Articles from 2013 – Page 105 of 150

PHOTOS: Xena, Tolkien, Game of Thrones and all things fantasy at EMP

Maybe you’re an aficionado who has poured endlessly over Tolkien symbolism, or just a 90s kid who fondly remembers “Xena:… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Quiet rock stars, Legos, and H.P. Lovecraft

There are lots of interesting events coming up in the Pacific Northwest and we’ve spotlighted some of our favorites in… Read More

MovingWorlds: Where Peace Corps meets Match.com

When it comes to volunteering, there’s no shortage of global organizations looking for extra hands, but it’s not always easy… Read More

How this agency helped Microsoft create the viral ‘Children of the 90s’ IE ad

Back in January, Microsoft debuted an epic advertisement for Internet Explorer that featured everything kids in the 90s grew up… Read More

Sweet gigs: Top picks from the GeekWire job board

Jobs can be hard to find, but sometimes you just need to know where to look! The GeekWire job board… Read More

Microsoft to release ‘Switch to Windows Phone’ Android app in bid for new users

Microsoft is working with a third-party developer to release a new app for Android users designed to make it easier… Read More

Here’s a way to attract developers: Give away puppies

Seattle startups have been pretty dang creative with how they hire talented developers. Two years ago, Cheezburger stood outside of an… Read More

Why I won’t buy another subsidized Android phone (and why you shouldn’t, either)

Guest Commentary: In the past few weeks, T-Mobile has been trying to shake up the mobile phone industry by offering… Read More

Safety first: AT&T debuts remote monitoring home security system in 15 markets

It’s been a year since AT&T announced it was getting into the home security business, and now its Digital Life service… Read More

IDC: Smartphones now more popular than feature phones

These days, it’s almost surprising to see someone using an old-school flip phone, and now some numbers from the IDC… Read More

Judge: Microsoft owes Google a small fraction of Motorola patent demands

A federal judge in Seattle has largely sided with Microsoft in a closely watched patent battle with Google’s Motorola unit,… Read More

Wavii shutting down service after Google acquisition

Reports of Wavii’s acquisition by Google surfaced earlier this week, and now that’s been confirmed. But in a more interesting… Read More

From human waste disposal to homegrown food storefronts, meet Fledge’s socially-conscious startups

Natural soap, online groceries, cell phones, volunteer training, drip clips, human waste, point rewards, and your old tennis shoes. Wondering… Read More

EA cuts staff, shuts down PopCap Vancouver office

Electronic Arts slashed jobs at its Los Angeles and Montreal offices earlier this year, and next up on the chopping block appears… Read More

Coinstar feels pinch from Netflix, considering name change to Outerwall

Bellevue-based Coinstar, which operates coin counting and movie rental kiosks, is considering a corporate name change to Outerwall. The new… Read More

Calling all geek gals: ‘She’s Geeky’ conference kicks off Friday

Any women out there interested in science, engineering, math, startups, biotech, gadgets, video games — basically anything geek-related — will… Read More

Ballmer on bringing the Sonics to Seattle: ‘There will never be a better opportunity’

Albeit very little and not exactly groundbreaking, Steve Ballmer finally made some public comments about Seattle’s bid to bring the… Read More

Study: Apple MacBook the best-performing, most reliable Windows laptop

When you think of reliable laptops that run Windows, the names Dell, Acer, HP or Lenovo might come to mind.… Read More

Amazon Fresh expansion? Company sidesteps question on refrigeration rollout

Is Amazon.com getting ready to expand its Amazon Fresh to new markets? During the company’s earnings conference call this afternoon,… Read More

T-Mobile needs to fix ‘deceptive’ no-contract ads, says Washington state AG

The way T-Mobile USA is touting its shift away from wireless contracts has Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson seriously… Read More

Amazon beats profit expectations, tops 90,000 employees for first time

Amazon this afternoon reported first-quarter profits of $82 million, or 18 cents a share, a decline of 37 percent from… Read More

Atlanta tops list of best places to start a business; Seattle ranks 7th

Atlanta is apparently the place to be for gamers, nerds and now, startup hopefuls. Personal finance site Nerd Wallet just released… Read More

Cellphone performance report: Data speeds up, fewer calls dropped

Bellevue-based RootMetrics is out with its 2012 mobile carrier performance review and it shows good news for all four of the… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Vote for Hire of the Year

We’re back for another round of voting in the GeekWire Awards. And today’s category — Hire of the Year —… Read More

Kindle Fire not far behind iPad in owner satisfaction, thanks to lower expectations

When you buy a Hyundai, you’re going to be a lot more forgiving than when you buy a Lexus. Apparently… Read More

Nintendo’s Iwata steps in as Nintendo of America CEO

There’s a new boss overseeing Redmond-based Nintendo of America: Satoru Iwata, Nintendo’s global president and CEO. Iwata will be taking… Read More

Marijuana candies and brain-powered wheelchairs: Meet the 16 finalists in the UW business plan competition

The results are in from the initial rounds of the University of Washington Business Plan Competition, and there’s no shortage… Read More

Bill Clinton (officially) joins Twitter, gets shout out from Bill Gates and Colbert

Former president Bill Clinton has joined Twitter — and this time the ex-commander-in-chief is doing so without the help of… Read More

This startup hacks the brain to help make you a better athlete

For a golfer trying to perfect his or her swing, there are several ways to be like Tiger Woods: You… Read More

Geekiest Office Space? Vote here in the GeekWire Awards

Here’s a fun new category in this year’s GeekWire Awards: Geekiest Office Space, where geeky = cool. Cryptograms on the… Read More