Amazon hit with $25M fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
Arlington County to use Amazon AI for non-emergency calls
The next time you call the non-emergency number in Arlington County, it will not be a human that takes your call.
The next time you call the non-emergency number in Arlington County, it will not be a human that takes your call.
‘The Little Mermaid’ sings at the box office with $95.5 million opening
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
3 boats; docks damaged at Columbia Island Marina
3 boats erupted in fire at the Columbia Island Marina on Saturday.
3 boats erupted in fire at the Columbia Island Marina on Saturday.
Former firefighter saves Dalmation in DC Apartment fire
A former firefighter tells his story about saving a dalmation in a DC Apartment fire last weekend.
A former firefighter tells his story about saving a dalmation in a DC Apartment fire last weekend.
Prince George's County police seek public's help in search for Baby K
A day after police released pictures of attempted murder suspect Baby K, leaders in Prince George's County shared the latest in the search and investigation at a community safety meeting.
A day after police released pictures of attempted murder suspect Baby K, leaders in Prince George's County shared the latest in the search and investigation at a community safety meeting.
Suspect in Prince George’s County brutal school bus attack connected to deadly shooting: sources
The teenage suspect police are still looking for in the attempted murder of a child on a school bus in Prince George's County is also alleged to have shot and killed one of the other defendant's sisters, a source told FOX 5.
The teenage suspect police are still looking for in the attempted murder of a child on a school bus in Prince George's County is also alleged to have shot and killed one of the other defendant's sisters, a source told FOX 5.
Mom says student shot outside KIPP DC College Prep was targeted for his Air Jordans and iPhone
A grieving mother spoke out for the first time Wednesday about her son being shot outside KIPP DC College Preparatory school in Northeast.
A grieving mother spoke out for the first time Wednesday about her son being shot outside KIPP DC College Preparatory school in Northeast.
3 Montgomery County families sue MCPS over LBTQ books
On Wednesday, attorneys announced three Montgomery County Public Schools families (six parents) are suing the county’s superintendent and school board in the continued battle over LGBTQ books approved as part of MCPS’ updated curriculum.
On Wednesday, attorneys announced three Montgomery County Public Schools families (six parents) are suing the county’s superintendent and school board in the continued battle over LGBTQ books approved as part of MCPS’ updated curriculum.
Inside the FBI Washington Field Office Citizens Academy
FBI Citizens Academy gave FOX 5 a behind-the-scenes look at their operations.
FBI Citizens Academy gave FOX 5 a behind-the-scenes look at their operations.
‘Look who died’ scam circulating on Facebook; here's how to protect your account
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
Round 3 of Disney job cuts starting
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
DC police officer arrested for allegedly taking photo of witness in her bra
A D.C. police officer has been arrested for voyeurism.
A D.C. police officer has been arrested for voyeurism.
Netflix to charge extra $7.99 a month for users outside US subscribers' households
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
Amazon bringing age verification for alcohol purchases to Amazon One palm recognition technology
Amazon's new technology allows users to prove they're above the legal drinking age without showing a physical ID to buy alcohol.
Amazon's new technology allows users to prove they're above the legal drinking age without showing a physical ID to buy alcohol.
Amazon's HQ2 opens in National Landing
Five years after it was first announced, Amazon’s HQ2 opened its doors Monday for the first time.
Five years after it was first announced, Amazon’s HQ2 opened its doors Monday for the first time.
4 shootings overnight in DC: police
D.C. police reported four separate shootings across the District Saturday night into Sunday.
D.C. police reported four separate shootings across the District Saturday night into Sunday.
2 dogs dead in apartment fire in NW: DC Fire
Two dogs died in a fire Saturday night in Northwest D.C. A third dog, named Cinder, is receiving treatment at a local vet.
Two dogs died in a fire Saturday night in Northwest D.C. A third dog, named Cinder, is receiving treatment at a local vet.
Firefighters battle massive fire on roof of Adams Morgan condo
All residents in the Avalon Condos are safe, officials reported, after the roof caught fire Friday sending flames tens of feet in the air.
All residents in the Avalon Condos are safe, officials reported, after the roof caught fire Friday sending flames tens of feet in the air.
Sex assault reported near Bancroft Elementary School
Parents are being vigilant after a sexual assault was reported near an elementary school in Northwest.
Parents are being vigilant after a sexual assault was reported near an elementary school in Northwest.