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May 26, 2017, 10:03 AM

Week in Geek: We finally get to try AmazonFresh Pickup, and your driver’s license might be coming to your smartphone

Thursday morning, we awoke to a surprise: AmazonFresh Pickup, the company’s previously secretive grocery pickup service, was finally opening to… Read More

May 24, 2017, 11:15 AM

Geared Up: Microsoft’s new Surface Pro explained, and Nintendo takes a summer road trip

Microsoft continued its stream of Surface announcements this week with the new Surface Pro — notably not called the Surface Pro… Read More

May 22, 2017, 2:48 PM

Podcast: Jeff Bezos tells kids about his vision for space, and gives practical tips for success

Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos fielded questions from some very savvy kids at the new Apollo exhibit at… Read More

Julie Speidel Amazon sculpture
May 20, 2017, 7:56 AM

Week in Geek: Can art and tech coexist? Amazon stock vs. Seattle real estate, and more

We’re back with your weekly roundup of tech news, and we’ve got a lot to talk about — including a… Read More

May 19, 2017, 3:55 PM

Geared Up: Google Assistant vs. Amazon Alexa, and understanding the allure of the fidget spinner

Google, Alexa, Cortana, oh my! It’s been a week full of competing smart-assistant news from Google, Amazon and even Microsoft.… Read More

May 16, 2017, 10:40 AM

How the new Flying Fish venture fund aims to change the game for Seattle startups

Investor and technology executive Heather Redman has a bold plan for Flying Fish Partners, the new venture fund that she has… Read More

May 13, 2017, 7:58 AM

Microsoft Build recap and analysis: Key takeaways from the big developer event

Microsoft’s Build 2017 conference just ended, and GeekWire has been busy covering the news, from the new Azure Cosmos DB… Read More

May 13, 2017, 6:38 AM

The Week in Geek: A historic Echo-to-Echo call, a new direction for Windows, and tech’s ‘megalopolis’

Alexa, Amazon’s artificial intelligence assistant, is getting smarter by the day. Her most recent trick is pretty impressive: users can now… Read More

May 12, 2017, 4:07 PM

Did Code Fellows go too far? GeekWire debates the coding academy’s controversial ad

https://soundcloud.com/geekwire/a-controversial-ad-divides-the-geekwire-team Seattle-based Code Fellows is facing a backlash over a transit ad that touted the financial benefits of software careers with the message, “You… Read More

May 10, 2017, 2:45 PM

Geared Up goes electric: Hands-on with the Chevy Bolt EV and our favorite high-tech skateboards

This week, our gadget show Geared Up is taking its energy to a different level. While co-host Andru Edwards is out… Read More

May 9, 2017, 10:57 AM

Full Video: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman on startup secrets, Seattle’s tech scene, and more

It’s been 15 years since Reid Hoffman co-founded LinkedIn, which was acquired by Microsoft last year to the tune of $26… Read More

May 6, 2017, 6:36 AM

Week in Geek: Microsoft’s ‘gorgeous’ new laptop, Apple’s giant cash pile, and nerdy basketball math

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=74kPEJWpCD4 Microsoft is known for its utility tools: Windows, Office and the like. What it’s not known for is design. But… Read More

May 4, 2017, 6:49 AM

Five years after giving up unlimited wireless data, this is the monthly bill

Back in 2012, I was one of those early AT&T customers who was grandfathered into an unlimited data plan, determined… Read More

May 3, 2017, 11:34 AM

How cutting-edge genetic tests for kids are creating a conundrum for parents

We often think of genetic mutations as ominous, life-threatening mistakes in our biology. But the reality is actually much different:… Read More

Jeff Bezos
Apr 29, 2017, 5:58 AM

Week in Geek: How Amazon, Microsoft, T-Mobile, Starbucks and Expedia fared in the first quarter

Quarterly earnings season is an opportunity to look behind the scenes of the largest tech companies in the world, to… Read More

Apr 28, 2017, 12:44 PM

Interview: How Best Buy is turning the tide against Amazon from the e-commerce giant’s backyard

E-commerce is killing traditional retail, right? Well, not quite — the reality is much more complex than that. It’s true… Read More

Apr 27, 2017, 11:19 AM

Geared Up: What’s the point of Amazon’s Echo Look? Plus, hands-on with the Galaxy S8

Amazon unveiled a puzzling new device this week: The Echo Look, an Alexa-powered speaker with a built-in camera and lighting.… Read More

Apr 22, 2017, 7:51 AM

Week in Geek: Facebook tries telepathic typing, inside an Amazon greenhouse, and more

Are you ready to type with just your brain? Facebook revealed this week that it’s working with a team of more… Read More

Apr 21, 2017, 8:52 AM

Geared Up: iPhone rumors, a potential SNES Classic Edition and strong words for Facebook’s VR chat

The new iPhone is months away from being released, but some insiders are already getting chatty about its design. Bloomberg… Read More

Apr 18, 2017, 6:21 PM

Full Interview: Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discusses USAFacts, his “10-K for government”

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer launched his new nonprofit venture today, aiming to give everyday citizens the same type of information about… Read More

Apr 14, 2017, 8:52 AM

GeekWire podcast special: Behind the curtain of the GeekWire Awards

The GeekWire Awards are just under a month away, and this year’s finalists are in a race to prove they are… Read More

Apr 13, 2017, 8:46 AM

Geared Up: Apple admits redesign missteps with Mac Pro and we discuss some of our favorite games

Apple admitting to its mistakes isn’t something you see every day. That’s what makes a recent, secretive meeting between the company… Read More

Apr 7, 2017, 1:44 PM

The Week in Geek: Uber wins a round in Seattle union fight, Bertha gets her big break, and cloud startups land cash

The City of Seattle celebrated a big win this week, and one small loss. First up: Bertha, the one-of-a-kind tunnel… Read More

Apr 7, 2017, 9:31 AM

Geared Up: Xfinity’s new mobile service, YouTube launches TV feature and hands-on with Apple Clips

Just in case Xfinity doesn’t offer enough services, the cable and internet provider is making the leap into another industry:… Read More

Apr 7, 2017, 6:40 AM

Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos: ‘The only thing that’s disruptive is customer adoption’

Amazon often gets the blame — or credit, depending on your perspective — for upending traditional industries, particularly in the brick-and-mortar retail… Read More

Apr 6, 2017, 9:05 AM

Sonic Boom? Why the tech industry should care about Seattle’s efforts to revive its NBA team

Editor’s Note: Jeff Shulman, a University of Washington Foster School of Business marketing professor, hosts Seattle Growth Podcast. His second season explores… Read More

Mar 31, 2017, 3:55 PM

The Week in Geek: Rover’s big acquisition, Bezos family’s record-breaking gift, and Pokemon Go’s surprising benefits

It was a busy week in Seattle — from startups to major research institutions to dogs. Rover.com, one of Seattle’s most… Read More

Alexa podcast
Mar 30, 2017, 10:09 AM

Father, son and AI bonding: A conversation with Amazon’s Alexa and the family she has joined

A week after my 10-year-old son received Amazon’s Echo Dot for his birthday, I started taking a look at what he… Read More

Mar 24, 2017, 1:50 PM

The Week in Geek: How Starbucks and Amazon are becoming more alike

Starbucks and Amazon, two of Seattle’s iconic corporate giants, started off very different from each other. At heart, Starbucks is… Read More

Mar 23, 2017, 11:46 AM

What’s really happening with tech funding: A conversation with EY’s Greg Beams

The tech boom is powering the Seattle region’s economy, with thousands of people moving to the area to work for companies… Read More

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