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May 11, 2021, 1:11 PM

Russell Wilson and Ciara sign first-look TV and film production deal with Amazon Studios

Russell Wilson and Ciara are getting into the film and television production business with Amazon Studios. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback and… Read More

May 10, 2021, 11:13 AM

Jeff Bezos will reportedly join the billionaire boating class with a $500M luxury sailing superyacht

It’s not exactly the type of vessel that would putter around near the shores of Amazon’s South Lake Union campus… Read More

May 10, 2021, 8:43 AM

Director Steven Soderbergh to shoot scenes in Seattle for HBO Max thriller about a tech worker

Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh is returning to Seattle to shoot scenes for a thriller called “KIMI,” starring Zoe Kravitz. According… Read More

May 8, 2021, 10:35 PM

While hosting “SNL,” Elon Musk acknowledges having Asperger’s … and riffs on Dogecoin

Elon Musk made his mark tonight on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” — not only as the richest host in the… Read More

May 3, 2021, 8:48 AM

John Oliver takes on COVID vaccine myths, and no, again, Bill Gates did not inject you with a microchip

If you’re hesitant about getting a COVID-19 vaccination because you’re worried that Bill Gates is going to plant a microchip… Read More

May 3, 2021, 7:00 AM

Longtime Seattle gallery owner and tech vet team to offer artists and collectors a curated NFT portal

A longtime leader in Seattle’s physical art scene is trying her hand at the digital world of NFTs, and she’s… Read More

Apr 29, 2021, 3:29 PM

Amazon plans to install smaller Elephant Car Wash sign outdoors on its campus ‘for everyone to enjoy’

This little pink elephant will stay outdoors where it belongs. Amazon’s plans to display the smaller Elephant Car Wash sign… Read More

Apr 29, 2021, 11:15 AM

Washington winery with tech connections hopes to uncork some of the hype around NFTs

A Washington state winery with tech connections is getting into the NFT game with a sale of three unique digital… Read More

Apr 28, 2021, 9:11 AM

Writing is on the wall for Calibri: Microsoft to replace its default font and offers up 5 new choices

It’s the letter no font wants to receive. After 14 years, Microsoft is ready for a change and it has… Read More

Apr 28, 2021, 8:47 AM

Former Washington Post editor writing ‘Collision of Power,’ touching on Trump, Bezos and newspaper

Marty Baron, who retired as executive editor of The Washington Post earlier this year, is writing a book about his… Read More

Apr 25, 2021, 8:48 PM

Amazon wins two Oscars for ‘Sound of Metal;’ Netflix leads all studios with seven wins

Amazon picked up two Oscars Sunday night during the 93rd Academy Awards as the annual celebration of the best in… Read More

Apr 23, 2021, 11:17 AM

B.C. startup’s kitchen-counter compost machine churns up $2.7M in 3 days of crowdfunding

Here’s a garbage idea that’s worth almost $3 million. Pela, a British Columbia-based company that makes sustainable products such as… Read More

Apr 20, 2021, 9:09 AM

Put your head in the cloud: Microsoft unveils immersive digital tour for deep dive on data centers

As you point and click your way around various aspects of your digital life today, whether you’re hosting a virtual… Read More

Apr 19, 2021, 1:19 PM

Company targets ‘walkable’ Seattle with robot that carries your stuff – but is $3k price tag a heavy lift?

Watch your back, Seattle. The robots are hoping to follow you. Boston-based Piaggio Fast Forward is targeting the Emerald City… Read More

Apr 14, 2021, 9:00 AM

Seattle investor helps produce new film ‘East of the Mountains’ and learns how movies and tech differ

Throughout his long career as a venture capitalist, Steve Hall has learned plenty about how that business works and what… Read More

Apr 12, 2021, 4:32 PM

Rock fans dig deep for Mudhoney and vote to name Seattle tunnel machine after longtime band

Move aside, earth beneath Seattle. Here comes some hard rock. Seattle Public Utilities has announced that a tunnel boring machine… Read More

Apr 9, 2021, 9:15 AM

Livestreaming report: The sudden rise of sleep streaming; GTA role-playing; Twitch keeps growing

Twitch hit another viewership record last month, buoyed by hot content like watching people sleep and a roleplaying mod for… Read More

Apr 7, 2021, 8:39 AM

Why the sad face? Amazon driver leaving packages upside down as part of ‘No More Smiles’ protest

Amazon is probably not smiling this morning about an apparent protest movement started by a driver who is placing cardboard… Read More

Apr 7, 2021, 8:00 AM

Prefunq combats Zoom fatigue with pre-meeting mini concerts to support artists hurt by pandemic

As COVID-19 sent everyone retreating to social isolation and virtual gatherings, it proved particularly difficult for the performers and musicians… Read More

Apr 5, 2021, 9:33 AM

27 years after death of Kurt Cobain, group uses AI software to create a ‘new’ Nirvana song

The death of Kurt Cobain 27 years ago today left fans of Nirvana forever wondering what new music the celebrated… Read More

Apr 2, 2021, 1:45 PM

Xbox wins a Twitter brand battle and emerges with promise to produce Series X mini fridges

Xbox Series X owners who don’t want to move far from their gaming perch to visit the fridge got some… Read More

Apr 1, 2021, 4:30 AM

Funko gets into NFTs by combining physical and digital pop culture products and acquiring key app

Funko is taking the popularity of its pop-culture collectibles into the future and embracing the hysteria around NFTs. The Everett,… Read More

Mar 28, 2021, 10:54 AM

Cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal shows up in a ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ fly-by

Nothing like a little current events mixed in with your video game play. The saga of a container ship that’s… Read More

Mar 26, 2021, 8:50 AM

Seattle hoops legend Jamal Crawford defends his use of BlackBerry phone: ‘It’s the keyboard’

Don’t try adding Jamal Crawford to the group text. The NBA star and Seattle basketball legend admitted Thursday night that… Read More

Mar 26, 2021, 8:02 AM

Mudhoney? Sir Digs-A-Lot? Music monikers in the mix as Seattle votes on name for tunnel machine

Seattle’s deep musical roots are coming to the surface in the quest to name the tunnel boring machine that will… Read More

Mar 22, 2021, 3:01 PM

‘The heart of Seattle is open’: Video offers hopeful view of downtown after a year of pandemic pain

Washington state’s move Monday to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 recovery plan has the Downtown Seattle Association buzzing for business.… Read More

Mar 19, 2021, 1:38 PM

Bill Gates returns to Reddit for meaty discussion on climate, COVID-19, conspiracies and burgers

Bill Gates masked up for his ninth “Ask Me Anything” event on Reddit on Friday, taking questions related to climate… Read More

Mar 18, 2021, 3:03 PM

‘Alexa, what is union busting?’ John Oliver lobs tough questions at Amazon’s AI on ‘Tonight Show’

During a fun game of “Hey Robot” on “The Tonight Show” this week, comedian John Oliver lobbed a couple timely… Read More

Mar 17, 2021, 8:57 AM

Getting chippy: ‘I’m a Mac’ guy is now just a guy who likes PCs better in ad campaign from Intel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvDDC6ktCUg Plenty of people switch between Mac and PC for their computing needs. Apple’s one-time “I’m a Mac” guy is… Read More

Mar 15, 2021, 8:12 AM

Amazon scores 12 Oscar nominations as streaming services lead the pack during pandemic year

After a year in which most moviegoers had to avoid theaters and catch films at home, streaming services such as… Read More