Jan 20, 2013, 11:40 PM NBA returning to Seattle thanks to Steve Ballmer We heard two weeks ago that the NBA might be back in Seattle. Now we have some confirmation and assurance.… Read More
Jan 20, 2013, 8:09 AM The top 10 posts of the week: A Windows Phone app developer tells his story and more It’s been a busy week here at GeekWire. We launched our new annual membership program and unveiled Tableau CEO Christian Chabot as… Read More
Jan 18, 2013, 2:59 PM Meet the 10 startups from the Windows Azure accelerator It’s not easy to stand in front of a packed room of angel investors and venture capitalists and ask for… Read More
Jan 18, 2013, 1:51 PM Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks make Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for Six Washington companies made it to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list this year, with Microsoft (75), Nordstrom (88)… Read More
Jan 18, 2013, 9:34 AM Drop the puck: Watch live hockey with new NHL Gamecenter app for Xbox Live Now that hockey is back after a temporary lockout, Xbox LIVE users can access NHL GameCenter to get all the latest… Read More
Jan 18, 2013, 8:53 AM Yet another 9-year-old kid wins Microsoft certification Some 9-year-olds do pretty cool things like build a Lego set or finish a Harry Potter book. Then there’s 9-year-old whiz… Read More
Jan 18, 2013, 7:16 AM Why this app maker targeted Windows Phone first, and what happened after that Christopher Ross views the mobile world a little differently than most entrepreneurs. He worked at Microsoft for the better part… Read More
Jan 17, 2013, 1:07 PM Microsoft’s disaster response app HelpBridge alerts family and friends during crisis The next time a big disaster hits, Microsoft wants to help you connect with your loved ones. To do that,… Read More
Jan 17, 2013, 10:05 AM Bing beefs up social sidebar with more Facebook content Just two days after landing a big partnership with Facebook’s new Graph Search, Bing today announced more robust Facebook integration… Read More
Jan 17, 2013, 7:35 AM Windows Phone Diary: So long Lumia 920, hello HTC 8X A couple weeks after switching from an iPhone to a Lumia 920 Windows Phone, I was struggling to explain why… Read More
Jan 16, 2013, 2:34 PM Microsoft GM: Surface Pro arriving in “coming weeks” Thanks to Twitter, now we have an idea for a Surface Pro debut date. On my way to the factory… Read More
Jan 15, 2013, 12:36 PM Big win for Microsoft: Facebook partnering with Bing for “Graph Search” While employees at Google may be worried about Facebook’s latest move, the Bing people over at Microsoft are pumping their… Read More
Jan 15, 2013, 9:16 AM Analyst: Microsoft Surface estimate cut in half to 1 million Analysts have been projecting sales numbers for Microsoft’s Surface and it isn’t looking good for the Redmond software giant. UBS… Read More
Jan 14, 2013, 3:22 PM Attention developers: Here’s a chance to have your Windows app appear on primetime TV If you have incredible talent, there are lots of well-known competitions to help showcase your skills. American Idol, Top Chef… Read More
Jan 14, 2013, 6:35 AM New stats: Windows 8 launch greeted by PC market decline Tablets such as the iPad continued to cut into traditional PC sales during the holiday season, and the launch of… Read More
Jan 11, 2013, 8:33 AM Microsoft: Big possibilities for ‘IllumiRoom’ technology “Some companies talk about a reality distortion field — we’ve actually built one.” That is how Eric Rudder, Microsoft’s chief… Read More
Jan 11, 2013, 6:25 AM How many cows are in Canada and 24 other wacky interview questions from Amazon, Google and more Oh my, job interviewers will sometimes say the darndest things. And thanks to Glassdoor now we know what might be… Read More
Jan 10, 2013, 4:57 PM Xbox 360 wins holiday season in U.S., marks two straight years atop market The Xbox 360 is champ once again. Microsoft’s console was the best-selling console in the United States last month, marking… Read More
Jan 10, 2013, 8:13 AM Confirmed: Former Slingbox leader joins Xbox as Microsoft buys his startup Blake Krikorian, the former CEO of Slingbox maker Sling Media, has joined Microsoft as a corporate vice president in the… Read More
Jan 9, 2013, 5:11 PM Microsoft IllumiRoom turns entire room into video game Oh, man. The video above is the definition of cool. And it perhaps offers a little glimpse into the capabilities… Read More
Jan 9, 2013, 12:14 PM Microsoft warns Messenger users: Skype deadline coming Emails were sent out to Windows Live Messenger users today notifying them that the Microsoft is shutting down the chat service… Read More
Jan 9, 2013, 11:33 AM Report: NBA returning to Seattle with help from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Watch the video above. This is what Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer — and frankly, the rest of the Seattle sports… Read More
Jan 9, 2013, 10:06 AM CES 2013: Windows 8 Ultrabook tablets draw crowds at big tech show LAS VEGAS — Microsoft’s Windows 8 may be getting a bashing in some corners of the tech media, but to… Read More
Jan 9, 2013, 9:52 AM An ‘unrecognizable’ Seattle: One MIT geek’s take on the ‘rainy’ city Having grown up in Portland, I didn’t really think anything would come as much of a surprise during my career… Read More
Jan 8, 2013, 1:19 PM Microsoft says it sold 60 million Windows 8 licenses This just in: Microsoft announced at the CES that the company has sold 60 million Windows 8 licenses. Windows CMO/CFO… Read More
Jan 8, 2013, 12:36 PM POLL: Do you like Steve Ballmer’s new haircut? Breaking news: Steve Ballmer is bald. Just kidding about the breaking news part, unless you’re obsessed with keeping track of… Read More
Jan 8, 2013, 11:15 AM Bill Gates to keynote SXSWedu conference While much of the tech world’s attention is focused on Las Vegas and the Consumer Electronics Show (and Microsoft’s lack… Read More
Jan 8, 2013, 8:32 AM Video: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer crashes CES keynote For the first time in many years, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer didn’t deliver the preshow keynote address at the Consumer… Read More
Jan 7, 2013, 9:08 PM Holy moly: Samsung sold 500 handsets per minute and made $8.3 billion last quarter How many handsets do you think Samsung sold per minute during October through December of last year? 10? 30? Try… Read More
Jan 7, 2013, 5:22 PM Infographic: There’s a career for everyone at Microsoft From the Surface to social to SkyDrive, there’s a little something for everyone at Microsoft. That’s at least according this… Read More
