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Aug 17, 2017, 9:05 AM

Mark Cuban-backed Esports betting platform Unikrn looks to sell $100M in cryptocurrency

Seattle-based Esports betting startup Unikrn today announced that it will look to sell $100 million in cryptocurrency “tokens” as part… Read More

Pro Aerial League
Aug 15, 2017, 10:19 AM

Professional drone racers start new league with six teams and big inaugural event in Everett arena

This isn’t your kid’s Christmas-present drone, floating over the backyard to snap an aerial picture of the family picnic. The… Read More

Dota 2 AI
Aug 11, 2017, 10:12 PM

Elon Musk hails Dota 2 bot’s victory at The International, with OpenAI and Microsoft

The Dota 2 esports tournament in Seattle, known as The International, demonstrates how video games have become hugely popular team… Read More

Aug 10, 2017, 5:41 PM

Korrio youth sports software startup acquired by TeamSnap

Korrio, a Seattle youth sports software startup founded in 2009 by former Isilon Systems and F5 Networks executive Steve Goldman,… Read More

Aug 10, 2017, 5:05 PM

How Strideline inked an NFL licensing deal and aims to be the ‘fastest athletic apparel company’

SoftBank sparked headlines in the technology world this week as the tech giant prepares to invest $1 billion into online… Read More

Aug 10, 2017, 3:32 PM

Amazon looks to challenge Ticketmaster, reportedly in talks with U.S. venue owners

Another day, another new business vertical Amazon is aiming to disrupt. The Seattle tech giant is looking to partner with… Read More

Aug 10, 2017, 8:15 AM

NFL medical staff and referees will use Microsoft Surface tablet on the sidelines this season

As Microsoft enters the final year of its reported $400 million deal with the NFL, the Surface tablet will be… Read More

Netflix Disney
Aug 8, 2017, 1:59 PM

Disney to cut ties with Netflix and launch its own streaming service, as well as a platform for ESPN

Disney is going to go its own way when it comes to streaming, announcing Tuesday that it will be ending… Read More

Aug 7, 2017, 5:24 PM

Why people love esports: Scenes from Valve’s huge $24M Dota 2 tournament

Why do people spend their hard-earned cash and travel from all around the world to Seattle, just to watch other… Read More

Whitepages softball
Aug 7, 2017, 2:05 PM

Whitepages beats SimplyMeasured in IT Sports League’s softball championship game

The most dominant team of geeks in the second season of IT Sports League softball proved to be Whitepages as… Read More

Aug 7, 2017, 8:40 AM

What to know about The International, Valve’s massive $24M esports tournament in Seattle

If you need another reminder of the massive growth of esports, head down to KeyArena in Seattle this week for… Read More

Jimmy Shane - Seafair Cup
Aug 6, 2017, 9:59 PM

How love for a girl and fast boats led hydroplane champ Jimmy Shane to build rockets at Blue Origin

Jimmy Shane piloted the Miss HomeStreet hydroplane to a victory in the Seafair Cup today in Seattle. Now he’ll head… Read More

Miss DiJulio
Aug 4, 2017, 6:00 PM

Hydroplane tech: Thunderboats get a makeover for the 21st century

The roar of this weekend’s Seafair hydroplane races on Lake Washington reawakens a six-decade-old Seattle tradition – but it also heralds… Read More

Aug 4, 2017, 11:16 AM

How Steph Curry helped his digital marketing startup pivot and land a cameo in HBO’s ‘Ballers’

It certainly helps to have Steph Curry on your side, either on the court or in the startup world. The… Read More

Aug 3, 2017, 5:57 PM

NFL referees use Microsoft Surface tablet for replay review, replacing ‘under-the-hood’ monitor

NFL players and coaches won’t be the only ones using a Microsoft Surface tablet on the sidelines this season. NFL… Read More

Aug 2, 2017, 3:31 PM

Talking tech and entrepreneurship with PGA Tour legend Ernie Els, who just invested in a golf app

Ernie Els knows a thing or two about a good business deal. The long-time golf professional, who will compete in… Read More

Aug 2, 2017, 10:59 AM

Sounders explore new naming rights deals as Microsoft Xbox jersey sponsorship expires

The Sounders may look a little different after the 2018 season — aesthetically speaking, at least. Seattle’s MLS club announced… Read More

Aug 1, 2017, 1:22 PM

Catching up with former Microsoft exec and Seattle Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel

Lisa Brummel may have retired after 25 years at Microsoft, but the former executive is still certainly keeping busy. GeekWire… Read More

Jul 27, 2017, 8:37 AM

VICIS inks deal with Oakley to create advanced eye shield for high-tech football helmet

Vicis‘ football helmet just got more high-tech. The Seattle startup today announced a deal with sunglasses giant Oakley for a… Read More

Jul 27, 2017, 8:33 AM

Video: This basketball legend loves Redfin

Redfin is gearing up to go public on Friday, but the Seattle tech-powered residential real estate brokerage already has one… Read More

Jul 23, 2017, 12:17 PM

WNBA sees ‘tremendous growth’ with technology platforms like Twitter and FanDuel

The WNBA has a long ways to go to reach the popularity of other U.S. professional sports leagues. But new… Read More

Jul 22, 2017, 8:30 AM

Leadership lessons from Pete Carroll: Develop a personal philosophy, and preach it to your team

Pete Carroll just can’t help himself: He can’t stop coaching, no matter the environment. That was the case even when… Read More

Jul 20, 2017, 7:34 PM

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll’s tech dream: Holographic robot players so the real ones don’t get hurt

Could we one day see robot quarterbacks on the gridiron or automaton catchers behind home plate? One guy thinks that… Read More

Jul 20, 2017, 10:02 AM

Photos from GeekWire Sounders Day: BBQ and beer at a big rooftop tailgate party — and an epic win

The beer was cold; the BBQ was juicy; the weather was perfect; and the vibe was bumpin’. Thanks to everyone… Read More

Jul 19, 2017, 9:52 AM

How these Mariners minor leaguers ended up spending more than $650 on an Uber

After American Airlines threw Tacoma Rainiers infielder D.J. Peterson some sort of curveball, he and his teammates Daniel Vogelbach, Pat… Read More

Jul 14, 2017, 8:00 AM

Talking tech with Sue Bird, who will play in her record-tying 10th WNBA All Star Game

Sue Bird will set yet another record next weekend in Seattle. The hoops legend will play in her 10th WNBA… Read More

Jul 12, 2017, 2:40 PM

Major League Soccer tests video assistant referee during Sounders match; full rollout set for August

VAR made its debut at CenturyLink Field in Seattle this past weekend. VAR, also known as “video assistant referee,” is… Read More

Jul 7, 2017, 8:01 AM

Investors pour more cash into startup that operates an ‘escrow system’ for eSports tournaments

The burgeoning eSports industry is spawning new startups like Matcherino that help support a growing ecosystem, and investors are taking… Read More

Jul 6, 2017, 4:47 PM

17776: A hilarious glimpse at the future of football, as seen from space

Spoiler alert: This report doesn’t give away any major plot twists in “17776,” SB Nation’s online presentation, but if you… Read More

Jul 5, 2017, 3:30 PM

Full video: NFL COO on tracking fan eye movement, Amazon streaming deal, TV ratings, and more

Technology is shaking up the NFL, from how fans watch games to keeping players safe on the field. Attendees at our… Read More

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