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Aug 28, 2018, 9:44 AM

Seattle could greenlight 3 bikeshare services as early as next week, weighing applications from Uber, Lyft and Lime

The Seattle Department of Transportation expects to approve permits for new bikeshare companies Sept. 4, which could pave the way… Read More

Aug 27, 2018, 10:15 AM

Judge extends block on 3D-printed gun blueprints while Wash. State and Trump admin. battle in court

A federal judge in Seattle extended his order banning the release of instructions for 3D-printed firearms Monday, siding with Washington… Read More

Aug 24, 2018, 10:15 AM

Lyft offering discounted and free rides to get voters to the polls on Election Day

Lyft is offering 50 percent off rides to the polls this Election Day, Tues. Nov. 6, in partnership, with a… Read More

Aug 23, 2018, 10:38 AM

Trump’s tariff on e-bikes and scooters could slow new mobility momentum in the U.S.

Update Feb. 1: Rad Power Bikes will now absorb the full 25 percent tariff on e-bikes, reducing their bikes to pre-tariff… Read More

Aug 23, 2018, 8:00 AM

Lime pilots in-app donations, encouraging bikeshare riders to give money to local nonprofits in 3 cities

Lime is piloting a new program that allows customers of the dockless bikeshare service to donate small sums to local… Read More

Aug 22, 2018, 4:32 PM

TLDR: Using drones to analyze vineyards, tech giants team up to tackle Seattle issues, Amazon leases Expedia HQ tower

Today’s featured stories Can drones make better wine? Pollen Systems launches service to analyze vineyards from the air Amazon, Zillow,… Read More

Aug 22, 2018, 11:29 AM

Private shuttles like Microsoft Connector can share public bus stops without disrupting service, researchers find

In crowded cities like Seattle, employers are coming up with creative ways to get employees out of single-occupancy vehicles when… Read More

Aug 22, 2018, 9:46 AM

From Amazon to Zillow, new coalition of tech titans will rally their workers around city’s tough problems

Seattle’s tech industry and the rest of this booming city are at odds like never before, and tech leaders acknowledge… Read More

Aug 20, 2018, 2:13 PM

Ofo picks 3 nonprofits to receive donated bikes as bikeshare company shuts down Seattle operation

As it shuts down service in Seattle, Ofo is donating its bright yellow, shareable bikes to a handful of nonprofit… Read More

Aug 17, 2018, 10:00 AM

Where do Seattle’s newcomers move from? Drivers license numbers reveal some surprises

Driving around Seattle, you might’ve noticed an uptick in Texas license plates. That’s what prompted us to look at drivers… Read More

Aug 16, 2018, 1:27 PM

Spin is rolling out of Seattle, leaving just one dockless bikeshare service

Spin, the operator of Seattle’s dwindling bright orange bicycles, is shutting down service in the city. The news comes a… Read More

Aug 15, 2018, 3:03 PM

Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs reveals plans for Toronto innovation district featuring light-up streets and timber towers

Google’s sister company, Sidewalk Labs, is reconceiving urban planning with one big, high-stakes experiment on Toronto’s waterfront. The company is… Read More

Aug 15, 2018, 10:19 AM

Most Americans believe tech companies should be regulated like news publishers, survey finds

A whopping 79 percent of Americans believe that tech companies should be regulated in the same way that news organizations… Read More

Aug 13, 2018, 2:22 PM

Seattleites are most likely to move to these Amazon HQ2 cities — does that give them an edge?

In its hometown, Seattle, Amazon benefits from a well-educated, tech-savvy pool of talent. The company is looking for another city… Read More

Aug 13, 2018, 12:54 PM

Ofo confirms Seattle departure date, promises refunds to riders

Seattle Ofo customers who prepaid for rides will be refunded according to an email the bikesharing company sent this week.… Read More

Aug 13, 2018, 6:00 AM

Homelessness and jobs: What the numbers say

Technologists are all about using data and research to drive decisions. It’s why startups spend months validating new ideas. It’s… Read More

Aug 10, 2018, 8:28 AM

Can tech and government innovate together for social good? Inside a new effort to change the tide

Rising housing costs often cause the people working to make Seattle a better place to be displaced. But Melissa Cliver… Read More

Aug 9, 2018, 10:01 AM

Steve and Connie Ballmer commit $59M to case management software to help vulnerable kids

In the years since Steve Ballmer left his role as Microsoft’s chief executive, he’s dedicated his time to passion projects,… Read More

Aug 8, 2018, 3:41 PM

New York’s new Uber cap could be a blueprint for other cities seeking to curb ride-hailing

Cities across the country are looking at New York. On Wednesday, the New York City Council approved a one-year pause… Read More

Aug 7, 2018, 5:30 PM

What the repeal of net neutrality regulations means for cyber security

COMMENTARY: Security issues aside, the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality pisses me off. I know – that’s an unusual introduction… Read More

Aug 7, 2018, 4:54 PM

TLDR: Buy food and drinks with just a fingerprint, Seattle’s complex history of urban internet access, T-Mobile’s tech truck

Today’s featured stories Seattle sports stadiums all Clear for new biometric security, payments and alcohol ID verification Comcast’s Seattle expansion… Read More

Aug 7, 2018, 1:54 PM

Seattle could greenlight 3 bikeshare services as early as next week, weighing applications from Uber, Lyft and Lime

Judge extends block on 3D-printed gun blueprints while Wash. State and Trump admin. battle in court

Trump’s tariff on e-bikes and scooters could slow new mobility momentum in the U.S.

Lime pilots in-app donations, encouraging bikeshare riders to give money to local nonprofits in 3 cities

TLDR: Using drones to analyze vineyards, tech giants team up to tackle Seattle issues, Amazon leases Expedia HQ tower

Private shuttles like Microsoft Connector can share public bus stops without disrupting service, researchers find

From Amazon to Zillow, new coalition of tech titans will rally their workers around city’s tough problems

Ofo picks 3 nonprofits to receive donated bikes as bikeshare company shuts down Seattle operation

Where do Seattle’s newcomers move from? Drivers license numbers reveal some surprises

Spin is rolling out of Seattle, leaving just one dockless bikeshare service

Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs reveals plans for Toronto innovation district featuring light-up streets and timber towers

Seattleites are most likely to move to these Amazon HQ2 cities — does that give them an edge?

Ofo confirms Seattle departure date, promises refunds to riders

Homelessness and jobs: What the numbers say

Can tech and government innovate together for social good? Inside a new effort to change the tide

Steve and Connie Ballmer commit $59M to case management software to help vulnerable kids

New York’s new Uber cap could be a blueprint for other cities seeking to curb ride-hailing

What the repeal of net neutrality regulations means for cyber security

TLDR: Buy food and drinks with just a fingerprint, Seattle’s complex history of urban internet access, T-Mobile’s tech truck

Is this Ofo bike graveyard in Dallas a glimpse into Seattle’s future?

Comcast’s Seattle expansion highlights complex history of urban internet access

Will Seattle become a one-bike town? Spin’s future in city uncertain under new ordinance

Microsoft, Princeton secure another victory in DACA case as judge gives Trump admin 20 days to restore the program

Amazon removes racist items from e-commerce marketplace after backlash

Lime expands beyond Seattle as nearby Bellevue launches bikeshare pilot

Amazon, Microsoft, Zillow and more tech giants join Innovation Council to address Seattle challenges

Seattle mayor forming council of tech leaders seeking solutions to the region’s growing pains

Amazon creates USPS lobby with other retailers to influence postal service policy