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Articles from 2013

Netflix freeloaders forgot to cancel trials after binge viewing ‘House of Cards’

As the major online streaming services develop and launch original content, one of the most interesting tactics has come from… Read More

Tech Moves: Changes at SEOmoz; Polaris picks CEO-in-residence; Microvision names CFO; etc.

Jamie Steven has stepped down as chief marketing officer at SEOmoz, taking on the same role at Speedtest.net operator Ookla. “I’ve… Read More

Activist investor shakes up Microsoft stock with $2B stake

Microsoft shares rose 3.6 percent Monday to close at $30.83, the biggest single-day gain in more than a year, according… Read More

Xbox 360, now serving pizza: Microsoft console getting Pizza Hut ordering app

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 started with video games before expanding to movies, television shows, music, live sports, interactive politics and all… Read More

Take a look inside Earth’s ‘greenest building’

It is being called the “greenest building” on the planet. And it’s located right here in Seattle. Welcome to the… Read More

Here’s why this do-it-all science instructor is the 2013 National Teacher of the Year

When Jeff Charbonneau begins class everyday at Zillah High, he says the same thing: “Welcome to paradise, everybody.” No, Zillah High… Read More

Game of the Year? Vote here in the GeekWire Awards

The Seattle region may be known for operating systems, airplanes and coffee, but video games play a huge role in… Read More

Washington passes bill to count computer science for math, science credit

In overwhelming fashion, Washington State Legislature voted 95-0 to pass a new bill that will allow computer science classes to count as a math or… Read More

Happy Earth Day: These Seattle startups are helping us go green

Today is the day to celebrate the lush green Earth and do what we can to keep it fresh. How… Read More

Fast-growing Zillow is expanding again at its Seattle HQ, taking over 2 more floors

Zillow continues to grow at a rapid clip, gobbling up more office space at its downtown Seattle headquarters in the… Read More

Netflix to offer $11.99 plan, will allow four simultaneous streams

Those with big families or lots of movie-loving friends might enjoy this: Netflix will offer a $11.99/month plan that allows… Read More

Rhapsody exec advises Spotify, Rdio: You’re doing it wrong

Jon Maples, Rhapsody VP of Product and Content, has some veteran advice for fellow music streaming competitors Spotify and Rdio: Stop… Read More

Apple Mac not immune to slump in computer market

Apple will report its quarterly earnings Tuesday afternoon, providing the latest glimpse into the sales of the company’s main iPhone,… Read More

Microsoft releases Xbox SmartGlass for Kindle Fire

Microsoft debuted its Xbox SmartGlass app for Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD this morning, giving Xbox 360 users with… Read More

Exercise giant Precor debuts app to help reach fitness goals

In yet another fitness-related app to hit the market, Woodinville, Wash.-based fitness manufacturer Precor just debuted its own iOS app that’s designed… Read More

Microsoft’s Start button revival: Will this help or hurt Windows 8’s chances?

Microsoft does plan to bring back the Start button on the traditional desktop in an upcoming Windows 8 update, but… Read More

POLL: Facebook Home reaches 500K downloads in nine days — are you a fan?

Yes, the initial Google Play ratings are pretty crappy for Facebook Home. But at the very least, we know that… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Vote for Startup CEO of the Year

We’re back for another round of voting in the GeekWire Awards, and today’s category is a big one: Startup CEO… Read More

Amazon sees big response to first original TV show pilots

It was a big weekend for Amazon’s push into original television programming. Amazon Studios served up a grand total of… Read More

eBay CEO touts threat of Amazon as Senate weighs online sales tax legislation

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a bill this week which could make it easier for states to collect… Read More

What startups can learn from rock ‘n’ roll bands

So what can startups learn from the local do-it-yourself Rock N Rollers? You think it’s hard to get people to click… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Vote for Do-Gooder of the Year

We’re back for another day of voting in the GeekWire Awards, and today’s category is all about the geeks who… Read More

Inside PAX’s 6-Hour Sellout: ‘The crush was insane’

At 10:38 AM Wednesday, the Bat-Signal for gaming geeks lit up Seattle’s cloudy skies: It’s time!PAX Prime badges have gone… Read More

Security cameras helped catch Boston Marathon bombers; what’s your take on public surveillance?

Technology certainly played a crucial role in the hunt for the two Boston Marathon bombers, whether it was important smartphone… Read More

Washington teen wins NASA “Why Space Matters to the Future” video contest

There’s just something about Washington teenagers and their ability to talk about space exploration creatively. The Coalition for Space Exploration… Read More

Score one for Seattle startup partnerships: Tatango, Julep team up for text-message campaign

As the Seattle startup scene continues to grow, so do opportunities to form partnerships with neighboring companies. And that’s exactly… Read More

Bing refutes study that showed it led to 5X more malware than Google

Microsoft has finally responded to a study claiming that Bing’s search results delivered five times as much malware than Google’s,… Read More

Bill Gates on how better technology will help eradicate Polio

A few months ago, Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg announced their plans to team up in the fight to eradicate… Read More

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GeekWire Radio: Poker legend Phil Gordon is back in the technology game

Phil Gordon is a familiar character in the world of professional poker — an accomplished tournament player, author and former… Read More

Tableau Software updates IPO filing, shows growing sales and Q1 net loss of $3.7M

Tableau Software’s revenue grew at a rapid clip during the first quarter, but the Seattle maker of data visualization products… Read More

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