Articles from 2013 – Page 86 of 150

Google looking to expand data center in Oregon

Google has plans to expand its data center footprint in The Dalles, Ore., with a new 164,000 square foot building… Read More

Amazon opens doors on 3D printer storefront: Is this a sign of things to come?

If a structural change to Amazon.com is any indication, the company is looking to take on the 3D printer scene.… Read More

It’s official: Google acquires Waze traffic tech company, eyes Google Maps integration

After months of speculation about a possible acquisition, traffic technology company Waze has found itself a buyer, and it’s Google.… Read More

TalentWise spins off from Naveen Jain’s Inome with $25M from mysterious backer

TalentWise has spun off from Naveen Jain’s Inome in a $25 million financing round led by an undisclosed Seattle area… Read More

InternMatch raises $4M to connect college kids with hot employers

The market for talent continues to heat up, which means it is more important than ever for big and small… Read More

Chirpify goes beyond PayPal, now accepts credit, debit card payments

Making purchases from your social media feeds just got easier thanks to Chirpify. The Portland-based startup is now allowing its… Read More

Sony sticks it to Microsoft with $399 PlayStation 4, and some wickedly funny jabs

Sony scored some serious points in many corners of the video-game world tonight — making a series of statements (and… Read More

The Most Valuable Pitches (MVPs) from Nike Accelerator Demo Day

Well, that was inspiring — both to the brain and the body. The Nike Accelerator Demo Day wrapped up Monday… Read More

Developers weigh in on WWDC: What Apple got right, and where it fell short

Posting from San Francisco: Today’s WWDC keynote brought with it a ton of announcements about the future of Apple’s products… Read More

Sherlocked! Apple’s iOS 7 Photos app gives indie developer a taste of tradition

It’s one of the biggest risks for independent software developers — the chance that the company responsible for the underlying… Read More

Zynga trims Seattle office

Zynga’s 2-year-old Seattle engineering office was largely spared in the game maker’s most recent layoff announcement, especially when compared to… Read More

Surprise: Apple’s Siri adopts Microsoft Bing for web search

Apple will incorporate web search results from Microsoft Bing into its voice-enabled Siri personal assistant in iOS 7, the Cupertino-based… Read More

Live from the Nike Accelerator Demo Day

PORTLAND, Ore. — We’ve arrived at the beautiful Nike campus just outside of Portland for the big Nike Accelerator Demo… Read More

Apple’s iTunes Radio takes on Pandora; Rhapsody says it’s not worried

Apple unveiled its long-awaited move into streaming music this morning, announcing plans to release a free Internet radio service called… Read More

Nike Accelerator Spotlight: Totem helps tell stories of your outdoor adventures

Editor’s note: Nike Accelerator Spotlight takes a look at the ten startups participating in the Nike+ Accelerator, a three-month startup program based… Read More

WWDC: iOS 7 design overhaul flattens iPhone aesthetic

If you’re an iOS user, say goodbye to skeuomorphism, and hello to flat design. The green felt in Game Center… Read More

WWDC: Apple updates MacBook Air, Mac Pro with new features

Fans of Apple’s biggest desktop are in for a treat. Phil Schiller, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, offered… Read More

Study: One-third of Americans now own tablets

A new report from the Pew Internet Project found that 33 percent of Americans now own a tablet, a number that… Read More

Xbox One price: $499, launching in November

Microsoft just announced that the Xbox One will cost $499 in the U.S., launching in November. That’s $100 more than… Read More

WWDC: New Mac OS gets iBooks, Maps and performance enhancements

Apple has run out of cats. While the past 8 iterations of Mac OS X have been named after big… Read More

Xbox Live dumping Microsoft Points, ending 100-friend limit, adding Gold account sharing

Microsoft confirmed this morning that it will be shifting away from its Microsoft Points virtual currency for purchasing games and… Read More

WWDC by the numbers: Apple has paid out $10 billion to developers

While grey skies hang over San Francisco, thousands of developers have crammed into a black auditorium in Moscone West to… Read More

New Xbox 360 looks like the Xbox One, is available today

At the big E3 video-game convention today, Microsoft just unveiled a new-look Xbox 360, which is available to purchase today.… Read More

Amazon Fresh launches in L.A., with new $299/year ‘Prime Fresh’ membership

[Updated below with Amazon comment.] After more than five years of testing in the Seattle region, Amazon introduced Amazon Fresh… Read More

Report: Xbox One to hit shelves in November 2013

It looks like you’ll be able to buy an Xbox One this November. That’s what Rare development director Danny Issac… Read More

Here’s how to watch Apple’s WWDC keynote

If you’re one of the people who didn’t get ahold of a WWDC ticket in the two minutes before they… Read More

Xbox One and PS4 will battle for gamers at E3 today

It’s a big day for the video game industry down in Los Angeles, setting the stage for the next several… Read More

Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer aims to alter gun laws

Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer is no stranger to politics, having previously led efforts to institute an income tax for… Read More

Reality Check: Microsoft’s IE10 energy-efficiency claims

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer team has made big strides in recent years, supporting HTML5 and other web standards, collaborating on cool… Read More

Advice from Glenn Kelman: Entrepreneurs need to be tough, but must also show lots of love

Glenn Kelman is a smart guy. He graduated summa cum laude from Berkeley, helped found Plumtree Software back in the 90s and… Read More