MacKenzie Scott gives away another $3.8B | T-Mobile opens ‘5G Hub‘ in Bellevue

A high-tech wristband, for toddlers: Monica Plath’s own experiences as a mom of two toddlers inspired her to search for a device for her kids to wear, putting her mind at ease when she left them with a sitter. The result is Littlebird, a new Seattle-based startup that just debuted its first product that can track a toddler’s location, activity level, sleep, heart rate and temperature. Read more. 

MacKenzie Scott keeps on giving: The billionaire Seattle philanthropist and author announced a new round of charitable gifts on Wednesday — $3.8 billion to 465 nonprofits. 

T-Mobile continues 5G push: The wireless carrier is opening a new “5G Hub” in Bellevue, Wash., near its headquarters in a bid to attract developers who want to use 5G. Read more.   

Facial ID to replace office key cards: A new device unveiled by RealNetworks uses facial recognition to replace traditional key cards for access control at office buildings. The product, called SAFR SCAN, will sell for $1,199 per access control point. 

Seattle Pride drops Amazon: The group cited the tech giant’s donations to politicians that “support anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation” as a reason for dropping Amazon as a presenting sponsor of its 2022 celebration in June. Read more.

Amazon sets up massive hub for refugee supplies: A fulfillment center in Slovakia has been turned into Amazon’s largest facility ever to help distribute humanitarian aid, helping frontline charities working with people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Read more.

Funko pops into Seattle airport: The Everett, Wash.-based maker of pop-culture collectibles has set up shop at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in a retail store called sodoPOP.

Amazon names voices of football on Prime: Veteran play-by-play announcer Al Michaels and college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit will call streaming “Thursday Night Football” games.