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Articles from 2013

tlhIngan Hol mughwI’ launchHeS microsoft bing

That headline is Klingon for “Microsoft Bing launches Klingon language translator.” We know this because we’ve been having fun —… Read More

Startup valuations remain strong, but ‘down rounds’ increase to 28% of all VC deals

It was a bit of a mixed message in the latest Entrepreneurs Report from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as so-called “down… Read More

Help wanted

Sweet gigs: Openings at Wave, Apptio, and more!

Got some good ones lined up for ya. From marketing positions to network engineering and merchandising, here are our latest… Read More

New Photowerks app for iPhone and iPad makes it easier to find your own pics

Like many people nowadays, Seattle-based indie software developer Stephen Orth uses his smartphone as his primary camera. He has more than… Read More

Gov. Inslee to sign bill that counts computer science for high school math, science credit

Washington high schools will now allow computer science classes to count as a math or science requirement toward high school… Read More

Smokin’ hot avatars: Microsoft patents system for ‘attractive cartoon faces’

Lots of people labor over their avatars for video games and other online services, using manual tools to make their… Read More

A CPR coach: New $1,795 device measures chest compressions in real time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcxZdsjhdpg Redmond-based Physio-Control today rolled out a new technology called TrueCPR which is designed to help first responders and other… Read More

Twitch debuts on Xbox Live, lets you watch gamers play games

If you’re tired of moving your thumbs around after hours of gaming on the Xbox but still need your fix,… Read More

These new mini robots could teach your 5-year-old how to program

Kids love robots. And now a new San Francisco area company, backed with $1 million from the likes of Google… Read More

Lumia 925: T-Mobile scores U.S. exclusive for Nokia’s sleek new Windows Phone

Nokia unveiled its new Lumia 925 Windows Phone at an event this morning in London, and it’s getting a mostly… Read More

College grads would rather work at Microsoft over Amazon, Facebook

Maybe it’s the wacky and awesome commercials they’ve been putting out. Or it could be company’s reputation as an impressive… Read More

Video: Melinda Gates tells Duke grads to reject the ‘Me Generation’ label

Duke University computer science and economics grad Melinda Gates returned to her alma mater this past weekend to deliver the… Read More

Nintendo wins court appeal over Wii motion-tracking patents

The United States Federal Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled in favor of Nintendo, upholding a previous decision that video game… Read More

Microsoft to release free Windows 8.1 update as public preview next month

Microsoft this morning gave more details about the Windows 8 overhaul known previously as “Windows Blue” — confirming it will… Read More

Amazon.com workers in Germany strike over pay

About 900 workers at Amazon.com facilities in Bad Hersfeld and Leipzig, Germany have gone on strike against the online retailer, arguing… Read More

Microsoft builds Google Chat into Outlook.com webmail in new bid for switchers

Microsoft is integrating Google Chat into Outlook.com, attempting to eliminate one of the factors that prevents Gmail users from switching… Read More

Heralded UW computer science professor scores $6.75M for GraphLab, looking to make better online recommendations

It was a major coup last summer when The University of Washington hooked computer science professor Carlos Guestrin, a leading data scientist… Read More

Inside La Marzocco: Starbucks’ original espresso machine gets a high-tech makeover

Walking into the La Marzocco distribution center and showroom, the ambiance is pretty low profile. Amidst the rows of smooth, stainless… Read More

The significance of Amazon’s Appstore launch in China

Amazon launched its app store in China last weekend, becoming the first Western company to offer both free and paid Android apps to… Read More

Portland becomes first city to let you buy transit tickets with your smartphone

More and more paper products are going digital, and now, Portland’s transit ticketing system is the latest to do the… Read More

Portland data visualization startup Lucky Sort gobbled up by Twitter, will shut down

Portland startup Lucky Sort has been acquired by Twitter and will be shutting down its service in the coming months… Read More

Location-sharing startup Glympse looks to expand its reach with first public SDK

Seattle startup Glympse has made its mark with time-based location sharing technology, letting people share their spot on the map… Read More

Shark Tank: The 3 worst startup mistakes made on TV’s best reality show

For a long time I’ve felt like I must be either the first or last entrepreneur to discover the ABC… Read More

Microsoft cites progress on Yahoo search ads, says it’s still committed to providing an alternative to Google

Microsoft’s search advertising group says it’s starting to wring more revenue out of the Internet search ads that it’s serving… Read More

T-Mobile bumps iPhone initial payment to $150, up from $100

All good things must come to an end, apparently — even if we didn’t know they were only temporary. Bellevue-based T-Mobile… Read More

Color Kindle? Amazon buys Liquavista screen technology from Samsung

Amazon has acquired Samsung’s Liquavista display technology company, as reported today by Nate Hoffelder on his Digital Reader blog, and confirmed… Read More

Love line: Amazon debuts Kindle Love Stories podcast, will tap into Goodreads network

For those who love talking, hearing and discussing everything about love, Amazon may have an answer. Looking to reach out… Read More

Mayor McGinn on guns, jobs and upgrading Seattle PD’s IT

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn appeared on KUOW 94.9 FM this morning, discussing a wide range of issues related to the… Read More

Photo: Microsoft building a gigantic tent for next week’s Xbox unveiling

There’s a little more than a week to go until Microsoft unveils the next generation of the Xbox, at a… Read More

Free vacations, lift tickets and more: Perks escalate as tech startups battle for talent

What does it take to attract and retain a high-quality workforce in the competitive tech industry? More than free beer… Read More

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