Articles from 2013 – Page 147 of 150

PCs are not dead and six other tech predictions for 2013

“Boy, this technology is just really so dull and boring.” Enrique Godreau was joking. As the managing director at GSharp… Read More

The Decision: Why I picked the Samsung S3 over iPhone and Windows

I am a little disappointed the GeekWire team did not set up a live televised special for my smartphone announcement… Read More

The inside scoop on how one of Seattle’s hottest startups picked its cool new logo

What does a logo really say about a company? Oftentimes, startups don’t have the brainpower or time to mess around… Read More

Montlake Capital founder Artie Buerk donates $5.2M to UW entrepreneurship program

Thanks to Arthur Buerk, the University of Washington entrepreneurship program is getting renamed and receiving a nice chunk of change in the… Read More

Just in case: FAA says Boeing 787 is safe, will still conduct comprehensive review

Even though both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration insist the Dreamliner is safe, the government will still be conducing… Read More

Microsoft: Big possibilities for ‘IllumiRoom’ technology

“Some companies talk about a reality distortion field — we’ve actually built one.” That is how Eric Rudder, Microsoft’s chief… Read More

Fast-growing Apptio opens new HQ, plans hiring surge of more than 100 in 2013

Bellevue-based Apptio has a new logo, a new headquarters and a growing slate of new customers. But one thing remains… Read More

Across the pond: Rhapsody launching in Europe

For the first time, Rhapsody is going international. GigaOM reported that Seattle-based Rhapsody will launch in 16 European countries in the… Read More

How many cows are in Canada and 24 other wacky interview questions from Amazon, Google and more

Oh my, job interviewers will sometimes say the darndest things. And thanks to Glassdoor now we know what might be… Read More

Zillow renews Century 21 deal

Shares of Zillow have been gaining steam in recent days, once again topping $30 per share and giving the Seattle online… Read More

Xbox 360 wins holiday season in U.S., marks two straight years atop market

The Xbox 360 is champ once again. Microsoft’s console was the best-selling console in the United States last month, marking… Read More

Prediction guru Nate Silver: The Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl

If Nate Silver is as good at predicting the Super Bowl as he is with presidential elections, then Seahawks fans… Read More

At CES, the 4K TV sets arrive: Boom … or bust?

LAS VEGAS — The pictures are simply stunning. The TV sets are sleek, slim and gorgeous. The crowds at the… Read More

That kid’s viral iPhone contract: 3 things mom got right

Sometimes the lessons parents teach kids about technology feel like the kinds of things us adults could learn ourselves. Maybe… Read More

Children’s books on steroids: Nation9 brings stories to life on your tablet

Sometimes, we all wish we could go back to being a lovely little toddler again. That’s even more true with… Read More

Wave completes $50M Black Rock Cable acquisition

WaveDivision Holdings, the company behind Wave Broadband, has completed a $50 million acquisition of Black Rock Cable, combining two broadband… Read More

GeekWire 200 January Update: Our (better!) ranking of Seattle startups

Last month GeekWire brought back a Seattle tech tradition, using publicly available data to generate a monthly ranking of 200… Read More

Calling all geeks: City of Seattle wants volunteers for technology advisory board

Here’s your chance to help guide the City of Seattle’s strategies and investments in technology and telecommunications. The City is looking… Read More

Confirmed: Former Slingbox leader joins Xbox as Microsoft buys his startup

Blake Krikorian, the former CEO of Slingbox maker Sling Media, has joined Microsoft as a corporate vice president in the… Read More

Amazon unveils AutoRip, turning your 15-year-old CDs into free digital copies

If you’re like me, you’ve probably got hundreds of old CDs laying around the house that rarely get used. Now,… Read More

Avalara acquires world’s largest database of Universal Product Codes

Avalara, the maker of sales tax automation technology is getting even bigger. The Bainbridge Island company today is announcing that it… Read More

The time suck economy: Let’s start building value

Time is our most precious asset. Yet, we’re wasting far too much of it. It’s called the time suck economy.… Read More

Microsoft IllumiRoom turns entire room into video game

Oh, man. The video above is the definition of cool. And it perhaps offers a little glimpse into the capabilities… Read More

Got a gun? Amazon offering $100 gift cards in exchange for your firearm

Here’s the latest Amazon deal: Turn in your handgun, shotgun or rifle and get $100. Have an assault weapon? That’s… Read More

Commentary: Don’t treat your employees how the Redskins treated RGIII

I recently had a conversation with a fellow CEO dealing with a personnel issue on his team. The issue at hand… Read More

Redbox Instant by Verizon available to public by March

We’ve been waiting and waiting for our Redbox Instant beta access here at GeekWire and are wondering when we’ll receive… Read More

Microsoft warns Messenger users: Skype deadline coming

Emails were sent out to Windows Live Messenger users today notifying them that the Microsoft is shutting down the chat service… Read More

Report: NBA returning to Seattle with help from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer

Watch the video above. This is what Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer — and frankly, the rest of the Seattle sports… Read More

CES 2013: Windows 8 Ultrabook tablets draw crowds at big tech show

LAS VEGAS — Microsoft’s Windows 8 may be getting a bashing in some corners of the tech media, but to… Read More

LinkedIn reaches 200 million user milestone, adding two new users per second

Some numbers out of the LinkedIn camp today highlight how successful the social network is doing. The company has reached… Read More