Chances are you’ve heard this sound before. But can you identify it out of context? The latest installment of our Name that Tech Tune challenge is one of those deceptively simple ones, and it has the potential to fool you — although it’s not nearly as tricky as our previous challenge. (Sorry folks, but that… Read More…
Updated below with answer and winner. We’re continuing the space theme with this week’s installment in our Name that Tech Tune contest, but with a different twist. Be careful, because this one might be harder than it seems. Up for grabs this week is a pair of tickets to the GeekWire Summer Bash, coming up… Read More…
Post updated below with answer and winner. It was a big week in the space business in the Seattle region, and we chose this week’s Tech Tune in honor of those asteroid miners and aerospace engineers trying to build a new industry in our backyard. Up for grabs: A pair of tickets to the Seattle… Read More…
Updated below with answer and winner. The sound featured in this week’s Name that Tech Tune makes me smile every time I hear it, and I have a hunch it will do the same for many of you. Here’s the challenge: Can you identify it? From the pool of correct answers, we’ll pick one person… Read More…
Updated below with answer and winner. Sure, the reviewers universally panned ‘Kinect Star Wars,’ but hey, how often do you get to see Han Solo doing the latest dance moves? We’re giving away a copy of the new Xbox 360 game from LucasArts to one lucky winner this week in our weekly Name that Tech… Read More…
Update, March 30: We’ve given out the tickets and updated the post below with the answer. We’ve got a couple great prizes to give away in this week’s Name that Tech Tune contest — two three-day passes to the Emerald City Comicon, coming up March 30-April 1 in Seattle. The passes will go to two… Read More…
Updated below with answer and winner. This week’s Name that Tech Tune challenge will bring back memories for many of you. It’s a great little song that accompanied hours of enjoyment for some of us back in the day. If you think you know the answer, send it to contest@geekwire.com. From the pool of correct answers,… Read More…
Updated below with answer and winner. This week’s Name that Tech Tune challenge is one of the more eclectic songs we’ve ever had. It’s a bit obscure — and therefore pretty difficult — but we will give you the clue that it’s the soundtrack for the bootup animation on a television-related product. If you think… Read More…
Updated below with answer and winner. There is almost no doubt that the song in this week’s Name that Tech Tune contest will sound familiar to you. It’s a ringtone, and you’ve probably heard it hundreds of times. But here’s the challenge: Can you identify the wireless company it’s associated with? Send your answer to contest@geekwire.com. From the… Read More…
Updated below with answer and winner. We’ll tell you right off the bat that this week’s Name that Tech Tune is not easy. We raised the level of difficulty just a bit because we have a great prize up for grabs, an HTC Titan Windows Phone — the big one with the 4.7 inch screen…. Read More…
GeekWire Summer Bash, June 21: We’ll be breaking out the ping-pong tables for this giant summer celebration at the Showbox SODO — with expert and intermediate tournaments, foosball, prizes, and more. Sign up to compete, or just come to enjoy the party and cheer on your friends. Tickets available now.
Join us at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards gala to see who will take home top honors in the Pacific Northwest. The finalists are high-growth entrepreneurs and leaders who are innovating, expanding and creating jobs and enhancing our communities. June 15, 2012 | Hyatt Regency Bellevue | 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come celebrate!
You’re invited to HAPPY HOUR, a monthly meet up for leaders in the film, music and interactive industries to share, learn and make meaningful business connections. This month features guest speaker Trey Gunn, guitar player for King Crimson, Brian Eno, Tool, and more. Trey will speak to the value of original voice, how to find it, and how, as an artist and business professional, to use it to your advantage.
See you Wednesday, May 30th, 5-7 PM at Spitfire in Belltown, free admission (21+)
In case you haven’t heard, Splunk’s Seattle office is responsible for the company’s developer platform and Microsoft offerings. Join us for our open house, where you can geek out at demo stations, enjoy food and drinks, and meet our CEO, Godfrey Sullivan, and more Splunkers. The event is free, but if you’d like to make a donation, check out Year Up Seattle.
RSVP for this free event, and we’ll see you on Wednesday, 6/20, 5-8 PM
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On May 22nd at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, join 800 tech and business leaders at the Technology Alliance’s 2012 State of Technology Luncheon for a timely conversation with John McAdam, President, CEO & Director of F5 Networks, Inc.
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