Articles from 2013 – Page 13 of 150

Lost in Lowe’s? Retailer rolls out new StoreMode mobile map to pinpoint products

Have you ever been lost at Lowe’s, unable to find the garden hoses or cleaning supplies? I have, and it’s… Read More

A bridge to Xbox: Microsoft to fund $33M project connecting employees to light rail

Microsoft will pay more than $33 million to fund a project that includes a pedestrian and bicycle bridge across state… Read More

Digital currency milestone: Bitcoin reaches $1,000

The popularity of Bitcoin just keeps on growing, as the digital currency today surpassed $1,000 in value for the first… Read More

iPads might have something to do with the Portland Trail Blazers’ 11-game winning streak

In what’s been a pleasant surprise for fans in the Rose City, the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers are kicking butt.… Read More

World’s first Bitcoin ATM exceeds $1M in transaction volume within one month

So far, so good for the world’s first Bitcoin ATM. On its 29th day of operation at the Waves Coffee House… Read More

Chart: It’s not looking good for print publishers

It’s a bad time to be a print publisher in America. That’s the clear takeaway from a new chart published… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Trackolade helps remote teams collaborate effectively

There are lots of project management tools out there, but a new company from Seattle thinks it’s created something a… Read More

Google launches new Chrome extension that lets you search with just your voice

If you need to Google stuffing recipes while you’re elbow-deep in your Thanksgiving turkey, a new browser extension is here… Read More

Was it smart to ditch unlimited data? Revisiting my decision, one year later

On a recent family road trip, I paused for just a moment when my daughter started watching a show on… Read More

Microsoft taps ‘Pawn Stars’ guys to bash Chromebooks in new ‘Scroogled’ ad

After offering up a bunch of novelty gift items promoting its “Scroogled” campaign, Microsoft has fired another salvo. This time,… Read More

It’s Movember: So, send us photos of those super staches

Have you noticed a bit more facial hair around the office this month? Yep, it’s Movember — that wonderfully hairy… Read More

Now on Google Street View: Museum of Flight, LeMay’s vintage cars, airport terminals

If you’re interested in taking your friends and family on a virtual vacation this Thanksgiving, Google Maps has you covered… Read More

The connected sports fan: Testing out speedy WiFi, ticket upgrade feature at a Portland Trail Blazers game

PORTLAND, Ore. — My nose was nearly bleeding when we finally found our seats at the Trail Blazers game on… Read More

GoldieBlox sues Beastie Boys surrounding parody ad related to hit song ‘Girls’

Last week, toy company GoldieBlox made a splash with a new ad that featured a chorus of girls singing a… Read More

Geeks Give Back: Support Seattle Children’s Research Institute at this year’s GeekWire Gala

‘Tis the season to get geeky. And give back! We’re getting excited for the geekiest holiday bash of the season,… Read More

Mobile ad startup HasOffers opens London office

Fast-growing mobile analytics startup HasOffers is opening a new office in London, part of a plan to continue its expansion… Read More

Here are two ways to fix your broken Xbox One (whack it really hard)

If you’re an owner of a bricked Xbox One and still haven’t ordered a replacement console, here are a couple… Read More

Barnes & Noble’s Nook business falls more than 32%

Barnes & Noble’s Nook business continues to struggle in its competition with Amazon, with revenues in the segment declining more… Read More

Taking on Snapchat: Former Amazon engineers raise $1.8 million for mobile messaging app Wire

Back at TechStars Seattle Demo Day one month ago, my favorite pitch was from Wire CEO Piragash Velummylum. I loved his energy,… Read More

Careful, potty-mouths: Microsoft issues bans for “excessive profanity” on Xbox One’s Upload Studio

Some users of Microsoft’s Xbox One are a little frustrated. Microsoft temporarily banned them from using the Upload Studio, which… Read More

Amazon refutes BBC labor conditions report: Safety of associates is ‘number one priority’

Amazon typically stays under-the-radar when it comes to making public statements, but the company certainly felt compelled enough to respond… Read More

Meet Quingo: A mobile game that lets you donate to charity just for playing

For a gamer, it’s pretty cool to rack up points on Candy Crush or Angry Birds. You can get your… Read More

NBA now lets you watch video replays of every box score stat

Before today, the NBA let you watch game highlights, big dunks, buzzer-beaters, and similar replay-worthy clips. Now, though, the league… Read More

Microsoft giving away free first-party launch game to those receiving replacement consoles

If you were one of the unlucky gamers with a broken Xbox One, well, at least you’re now eligible for… Read More

Nokia jabs at the iPad Air with a new ad for its tablet

Nokia is continuing the media push to get its new Lumia 2520 tablet in the hands of as many consumers… Read More

Tech Moves: Katie Couric joins Yahoo; Shakeup at BlackBerry; Crosscut’s Shaw returns to Microsoft

—TV host Katie Couric plans to join Yahoo as “global anchor,” the latest key media hire for CEO Marissa Mayer.… Read More

BBC reporter goes undercover at Amazon warehouse, finds mental illness-inducing working conditions

[Follow-up: Amazon refutes BBC’s poor working conditions report: ‘Safety of our associates is our number one priority’] Original story: Amazon… Read More

Apple plans Black Friday event as gadget rivalry heats up

According to postings on Apple’s Australian and New Zealand-based online retail sites, the company plans to hold a special sale… Read More

Study: 1.2 billion people are playing games worldwide; 700M of them are online

In yet another reminder of how quickly the gaming market is growing, a new industry study from Spil Games reports that… Read More

Jeff Bezos remembers Joy Covey, Amazon’s first CFO who was killed in bike accident

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos was among those who spoke Saturday at a memorial service for Joy Covey, the former Amazon.com… Read More