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Geared Up for the Super Bowl: Last-minute TV recommendations for the big game

by Starla Sampaco on February 1, 2019February 2, 2019 at 10:46 amComment

One of the most highly anticipated television events of the year, Super Bowl LIII, is coming up on Sunday, Feb. 3. If you’re planning to buy a new TV for… Read More

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Geared Up: FaceTime eavesdropping bug, minimalist phones, and rumored Apple gaming subscription service

by Starla Sampaco on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 at 3:09 pmComment

In this episode of Geared Up, Andru Edwards and I discuss the FaceTime bug that allowed iPhone users to eavesdrop on the person they called, reports of a new gaming… Read More

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Amazon temporarily stops selling its Echo Wall Clock: Why we wouldn’t buy another one anyway

by Starla Sampaco on January 23, 2019January 24, 2019 at 5:11 am1 Comment

Amazon has decided to temporarily stop selling its Echo Wall Clock, a device that displays the time of day and connects with an Echo device to show active timers. “We’re… Read More

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Glasses give sight to the legally blind, opening eyes to the broader potential of making tech accessible

by Starla Sampaco on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 at 10:53 amComment

LAS VEGAS ― More than 180,000 people attended CES to see the latest in consumer technology. From autonomous suitcases to a laundry-folding robot, there were many wacky gadgets making headlines throughout the… Read More

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The world’s first e-bike with Amazon’s Alexa built in

by Starla Sampaco on January 9, 2019January 12, 2019 at 1:26 amComment

LAS VEGAS — The first ever electric bicycle with Amazon’s digital assistant built in made its public debut at CES this week. The highly anticipated Cybic E-Legend bike includes a… Read More

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Seattle startup Lubn wins CES Innovation Award for smart key box

by Starla Sampaco on January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 at 10:18 am1 Comment

LAS VEGAS — From a laundry-folding robot to Alexa-enabled mirrors, smart home technology is all the rage at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Among this year’s recipients of the… Read More

Self-driving suitcases and beer-tracking fridges among the wacky products at CES media expo

by Taylor Soper & Starla Sampaco on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 at 9:41 amComment

Self-driving suitcases; bread-making robots; pore-sensing mirrors; beer-tracking refrigerators; and smart airbags for cyclists. Bread-making robot built in Washington grabs the attention as CES kicks off in Las Vegas Yes, it’s… Read More

This bread-baking robot can make 10 fresh loaves an hour from scratch — no human required

by Starla Sampaco on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 at 10:47 amComment

LAS VEGAS — As the big Consumer Electronics Show kicked off on Sunday, it was a Pacific Northwest company that turned heads with its prototype of the BreadBot, a robotic… Read More

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VIDEO: Our favorite GeekWire moments of 2018

by Starla Sampaco on December 31, 2018January 1, 2019 at 10:51 amComment

In this episode of TLDR, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and most fun GeekWire moments of 2018. It was a big year for our reporters… Read More

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A talking ugly Christmas sweater? Check out this Seattle couple’s very geeky creation

by Starla Sampaco on December 24, 2018December 25, 2018 at 8:03 amComment

When Paul and Cathy Dietz learned they could score free tickets to the GeekWire Gala earlier this month by winning GeekWire’s ugly sweater contest, the engineers got to work. In just two… Read More

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Biotech journalist Luke Timmerman sets his sights on Mount Kilimanjaro and $1M for cancer research

by Starla Sampaco on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 at 9:32 amComment

As a journalist, Luke Timmerman has covered biotech for more than 17 years. Now, the Timmerman Report founder is making headlines for his efforts to raise money for cancer research.… Read More

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Working Geek: For Amazon’s Alex Kravis, passion and practicality combined for role of a lifetime

by Lisa Stiffler & Starla Sampaco on December 11, 2018December 10, 2018 at 6:49 amComment

Not only is Alex Kravis’s job as head of product and creative teams for Amazon’s Prime Video X-Ray a gig that blends her passions for film and TV with her… Read More

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Amazon X-Ray lets viewers take a deeper dive into shows, as 2018’s most popular are revealed

by Lisa Stiffler & Starla Sampaco on December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 at 10:19 am1 Comment

Some 29 stories above the streets of Seattle, in a faux living room with a picture-perfect view of the Space Needle, Amazon managers were demonstrating technology to answer some of… Read More

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Rev. Jesse Jackson at the Washington STEM Summit: ‘There’s an opportunity deficit’

by Starla Sampaco on November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 at 10:42 amComment

This year, the Washington STEM Summit brought together more than 300 leaders in government, education, community and business — including Rev. Jesse Jackson and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Washington STEM… Read More

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The top selling items at Amazon and other retailers this holiday season

by Starla Sampaco on November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 at 9:19 pmComment

From smart speakers to gaming consoles, U.S. consumers spent billions of dollars between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. According to Adobe Analytics, online holiday shopping is expected to top $124 billion… Read More

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Company founded by U.S. Army vet develops cannabis-based products to help people struggling with pain

by Starla Sampaco on November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 at 2:36 pm 4 Comments

As the founder of G&G Laboratories, Mike Lui wants to help people who struggle with pain, such as veterans and aging populations. A U.S. Army veteran himself, Lui has had… Read More

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4 tech trends from the Seattle International Auto Show, and why self-driving cars aren’t one

by Starla Sampaco on November 9, 2018November 10, 2018 at 12:52 pmComment

This year, the Seattle International Auto Show will feature more than 700 cars, including many that are not available for purchase yet, like the Jaguar I-PACE and the 2019 Mazda… Read More

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Geek on the Street: What is the greatest invention of all time, and what would you invent?

by Starla Sampaco on November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 at 4:33 pmComment

The toaster oven. Post-It notes. And, uh, plumbing. That’s what people said when asked their pick for the greatest invention of all time, as we checked in with visitors to… Read More

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Geek on the Street: What was the most memorable Uber ride you’ve ever taken?

by Starla Sampaco on November 5, 2018November 2, 2018 at 2:59 pmComment

Ah, memories. In this episode of Geek on the Street, we asked folks at Seattle Center to briefly tell us about the most memorable Uber ride they have ever taken.… Read More

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Geek on the Street: Would you want to live to 200, and would do you anything differently?

by Starla Sampaco on November 4, 2018November 2, 2018 at 2:58 pmComment

Health technology is hot. But there are mixed feelings about aging a century or more beyond the typical current human lifespan. Our Geek on the Street question for this episode… Read More

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Geek on the Street: What was first Nintendo game you ever played, and can you hum the theme?

by Starla Sampaco on November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 at 10:27 amComment

Just in case you’ve forgotten the music behind popular Nintendo games, you now have your chance to hear some truly unique performances of the classics. In this episode of Geek… Read More

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TLDR: Inside Renton’s effort to become the next big tech hub of the Pacific Northwest

by Starla Sampaco on October 31, 2018November 2, 2018 at 9:35 amComment

This week, GeekWire has set up shop in Renton, Wash., bringing you stories of the city’s growth and the momentum of its tech scene from Oct. 28 through Nov. 3.… Read More

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The Riveter goes east: Inside the female-focused co-working company’s newest space

by Starla Sampaco on October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 at 10:41 am1 Comment

The Riveter has opened its largest Seattle-area location, in Bellevue, Wash. The company, which operates a network of female-focused co-working spaces, had its sights set on the Eastside long before… Read More

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TLDR: LA Clippers & Steve Ballmer unveil augmented reality NBA experience

by Starla Sampaco on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 at 6:02 pm1 Comment

Thanks to ReachNow, this show was shot on location at the University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. Today’s featured stories Future of sports viewing?… Read More

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TLDR: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $25M in 2018

by Starla Sampaco on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 at 4:28 pm1 Comment

Today’s featured stories Microsoft’s record year helps CEO Satya Nadella earn more than $25M in 2018 compensation Seattle startup vets takes on Google with Helm, a new $499 personal email… Read More

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TLDR: Remembering Paul Allen

by Starla Sampaco on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 at 5:03 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Bill Gates pays tribute to Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen: ‘Personal computing would not have existed without him’ Peanut, a matchmaking app for moms led by former Bumble… Read More

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TLDR: Paul Allen at the University of Washington

by Starla Sampaco on October 15, 2018October 17, 2018 at 7:04 amComment

GeekWire is sad to report that Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died from cancer at the age of 65. Instead of the usual show format, we’re going to feature highlights… Read More

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Lime previews shared e-scooters in Seattle, seeking public support to end the city’s ban

by Starla Sampaco on October 13, 2018October 14, 2018 at 10:30 pm 7 Comments

Seattleites have to deal with some of the worst traffic congestion in the country. According to traffic technology and data firm INRIX, drivers in Seattle spend about 55 hours stuck… Read More

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TLDR: Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend on smart bat

by Starla Sampaco on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 at 4:23 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend to develop a smart bat that tracks live analytics Alexa and Cortana can now control Xbox devices as new ‘skill’ for… Read More

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TLDR: IRL Glasses block out TV & computer screens

by Starla Sampaco on October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 at 5:55 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Want to live ‘in real life’ and block out screens? These glasses on Kickstarter may do the trick Washington Gov. Inslee says state is ready for Trump… Read More

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Geared Up for the Super Bowl: Last-minute TV recommendations for the big game

Amazon temporarily stops selling its Echo Wall Clock: Why we wouldn’t buy another one anyway

Glasses give sight to the legally blind, opening eyes to the broader potential of making tech accessible

The world’s first e-bike with Amazon’s Alexa built in

Seattle startup Lubn wins CES Innovation Award for smart key box

Self-driving suitcases and beer-tracking fridges among the wacky products at CES media expo

This bread-baking robot can make 10 fresh loaves an hour from scratch — no human required

A talking ugly Christmas sweater? Check out this Seattle couple’s very geeky creation

Biotech journalist Luke Timmerman sets his sights on Mount Kilimanjaro and $1M for cancer research

Working Geek: For Amazon’s Alex Kravis, passion and practicality combined for role of a lifetime

Amazon X-Ray lets viewers take a deeper dive into shows, as 2018’s most popular are revealed

Rev. Jesse Jackson at the Washington STEM Summit: ‘There’s an opportunity deficit’

The top selling items at Amazon and other retailers this holiday season

Company founded by U.S. Army vet develops cannabis-based products to help people struggling with pain

4 tech trends from the Seattle International Auto Show, and why self-driving cars aren’t one

Geek on the Street: What is the greatest invention of all time, and what would you invent?

Geek on the Street: What was the most memorable Uber ride you’ve ever taken?

Geek on the Street: Would you want to live to 200, and would do you anything differently?

Geek on the Street: What was first Nintendo game you ever played, and can you hum the theme?

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