A new Seattle startup is launching next month targeting the influencers and creatives who make TikTok and Instagram popular. LitPic believes it can differentiate itself in a hotly competitive space… Read More
Let’s not tiptoe around it — the pandemic has pretty much messed up everything, including the joy people get from seeing a field of tulips up close. But even though… Read More
Health tech startup Twistle landed $16 million to fund a platform that makes it easier for hospitals to communicate with patients. The Series A funding round was led by Health… Read More
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, dozens of apps have cropped up seeking to arm voters with better information about candidates. Today, two of those apps announced plans… Read More
For over a year, Hannah Freeman has dedicated her life to solving a big pain point for farmers and workers: finding each other and communicating. That’s the mission of Ganaz,… Read More
The 2014 midterm election saw the lowest voter turnout in 70 years, with just 36.4 percent of eligible voters making it to the polls. As we approach another, arguably more consequential,… Read More
The GeekWire Cloud Tech Summit is one week away, taking place at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Wash. on Wednesday, June 27. Hundreds of people are already registered for our biggest… Read More
Knowing more information about how and why smartphone owners reinstall an app might be a bigger deal than most mobile marketers think. That’s the conclusion from Seattle mobile marketing startup… Read More
A new Seattle startup wants to make civic engagement more mobile-friendly. Downticket is an app that provides guides to select races and allows users to donate to candidates they like… Read More
OfferUp has designated more than 450 meeting places for users to exchange goods, in an attempt to get ahead of the safety issues that plague its rival Craigslist. The Community… Read More
Swatee Surve is reimagining the way patients manage chronic health conditions and keep their healthcare providers up-to-date. That’s the mission of her startup, Litesprite, which helps users manage illnesses with… Read More
We’re less than two weeks away from the 2017 GeekWire Summit, taking place Oct. 9-11 in downtown Seattle. Hundreds of people are already registered for this one-of-a-kind event, which will… Read More
Hannah Freeman and Sri Artham believe the current system farmers use to get labor is broken, expensive, and fertile ground for corruption. They came to that realization during the years… Read More
Trulia, the real estate brand that’s part of Seattle-based Zillow Group, is rolling out a news feed in its app that mimics Facebook’s classic style. Unlike the Zillow brand’s app, Trulia… Read More
Uber is rolling out a new chat feature that allows drivers and riders to communicate with each other directly through the app. A rider can send a text via chat… Read More
Even though the track of a total solar eclipse will stretch from America’s West Coast to the East Coast on Aug. 21, not everyone will get to see the spectacle… Read More
David Longdon and Justin Huff believe that the experience — not the data — is what drives people to continue exercise routines over time. That’s the premise for motion.social, a… Read More
Seattleites impatient to see what the University of Washington’s new $110 million computer science building will look like can get a high-tech preview, thanks to Marc Kinsman of Mortenson Construction.… Read More
There are a few financial challenges we all face, and saving for retirement is one of the biggest. But the process is confusing and often expensive, meaning millions of Americans… Read More
Bryant Hawthorne and Dan Taylor met as neighbors and quickly bonded over a love of travel and similar careers in the tech industry. As luck would have it, all three… Read More
Studies show that millennials value experiences over things and are willing to put their discretionary cash toward activities. Blok24 is banking on it. That coveted demographic is the target audience of the… Read More
Another day, another photo app targeted at teens. This time, it’s Microsoft hoping to lure Gen Z users and millennials with goofy captions and emoji stickers. The tech giant has released… Read More
AppZocial, a Seattle startup that builds native apps for “trusted communities,” like alumni groups, churches, and non-profits, just secured $1 million in angel financing. The majority of the cash will… Read More
From advertising to city planning, data powers the modern world. And while businesses are becoming increasingly sophisticated in leveraging data to drive decision-making, individuals don’t always have the tools to… Read More
What happens when a politician crowdsources every policy decision? Ryan Asbert, a 31-year-old freelance web developer, intends to find out. He’s planning to run for Seattle City Council seat eight, the position… Read More
Pokémon Go has finally arrived on the Apple Watch, with one big catch. Using the app, players can get items from PokéStops, locate nearby Pokémon, and count steps to hatch… Read More
With the hoildays approaching, many travelers are bracing themselves for the headaches associated with the airport. FlightSpeak wants to take some of the pain out of that experience. Using the… Read More
The past two decades have been rough for the newspapers. In the digital age, most people expect to get their information for free, shaking the traditional news industry. But to Seattle-based… Read More
Last night, Donald Trump secured the presidency shocking pollsters, pundits, and many voters. If that outcome makes you want GTFO of this country, perhaps Maple Match is the ticket. The… Read More
About a year ago, I decided I couldn’t take Apple’s native iOS Mail app anymore and I dumped it for the Gmail app, which has proven to be a much more… Read More