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Seattle’s Cascade PBS spins out Local Public, a tech platform that builds streaming apps for stations

The goal is to provide local PBS stations nationwide their own branded, station-curated streaming apps — plus tools for fundraising and audience data — as an alternative to a one-size-fits-all national app. Read More

No billboard needed: This Seattle startup scored World Cup airtime with a scrappy cardboard sign

Seattle’s Yoodli used a cardboard sign to get its name and web address on Fox Sports’ live broadcast of FIFA World Cup festivities from Pier 62 on the waterfront. Read More

Seattle Mariners announce new streaming and cable TV plans ahead of upcoming baseball season

The streaming option, through the MLB app, will be offered at $99.99 per year or $19.99 per month. Read More

Not so trivial: Seattle sports anchor scores three wins on ‘Jeopardy!’ and a ‘lifetime of memories’

Aaron Levine, sports director for FOX 13 in Seattle, said meeting Ken Jennings and being able to call himself a “Jeopardy!” champion was more than he could have dreamed of. Read More

Amazon Alexa Fund backs Fable — the ‘Netflix of AI’ — where users create TV shows with prompts

Amazon Alexa Fund is backing a San Francisco startup behind a platform that allows users to create AI-generated scenes and… Read More

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush peering through viewport

OceanGate documentaries answer some questions about sub disaster — and leave others hanging

Editor’s note: GeekWire contributing editor Alan Boyle was a consultant for “Titan,” one of the documentaries about the OceanGate tragedy.… Read More

‘We are sticklers in Seattle,’ ‘Jeopardy’ host says to contestant who wrongly put ‘s’ on Pike Place Market

Don’t cross “Jeopardy” host Ken Jennings, or any Seattleite, on the proper way to say Pike Place Market. During an… Read More

Amazon’s ‘Beast Games’ arrives on Prime Video, as 1,000 contestants compete for $5M

MrBeast is jumping from YouTube to Prime Video today as the new reality TV competition “Beast Games” premieres on Amazon’s… Read More

Amazon’s new holiday ad featuring a singing janitor strikes similar tune to ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner

Dreams apparently do come true, for more than one singing janitor. Amazon’s new holiday ad, titled “Midnight Opus,” tells the… Read More

Inside the ‘Stranger Things’ house that a Seattle real estate startup bought and turned into an Airbnb

Want to spend a few nights in Hawkins, Ind., circa 1983? You can get there via the Atlanta area, 2024.… Read More

Ketchup with Bill Gates: ‘Late Show’ chat starts with love for hot dogs and ends with concerns over AI

Somehow the conversation with Bill Gates always turns to food. And lately, AI. Gates was back in New York City… Read More

Netflix series explores Bill Gates’ views on pressing issues of the future, from AI to climate change

Bill Gates’ desire to find solutions for some of humanity’s most pressing problems is the focus of a new Netflix… Read More

Steve Ballmer brings his facts in a deep dive on government policy with ‘Daily Show’s’ Jon Stewart

“It’s an incredibly complex conversation,” Jon Stewart said near the conclusion of just that on Tuesday night after a “Daily… Read More

Amazon’s new Prime Video animated series will feature stories set in 15 video game worlds

Amazon announced a new adult-animated anthology series coming to Prime Video with original stories set within the worlds of a… Read More

Amazon acquires historic UK studio where Prime Video series ‘Rings of Power’ is filmed

Amazon Prime Video is acquiring an historic British film studio that served as the production home for the second season… Read More

Amazon will stream Seattle Kraken hockey games to Prime subscribers in unique sports rights deal

Seattle Kraken fans will have a new place to root for the pro hockey team next season. The franchise announced… Read More

Birdhouse maker with an eye for Apple design ready to take flight with appearance on ‘Shark Tank’

Flock around the television next week — a smart birdhouse created in Seattle is going to be featured on an episode… Read More

Ads coming to Amazon Prime Video movies and TV shows starting Jan. 29

Amazon has set the date for when it will introduce ad breaks to streaming content on Prime Video: Jan. 29.… Read More

Amazon holiday ad captures the joy of friendship — and sledding — at any age

Amazon’s 2023 holiday ad campaign is intended to be a love letter to lasting friendships and joyful moments that don’t… Read More

Maury Island Incident mural in Des Moines, Wash.

Maury Island Incident and ‘Men in Black’ stories become a cause for celebration

Even the Men in Black need their day in the sun. And they’re getting it this week, in the place… Read More

Inside ‘Stranger Things: The Experience’ in Seattle, where fans feel like part of the Netflix hit drama

The dream of the ’90s might be alive in Portland, but the thrill of the ’80s has new life in… Read More

Likewise launches ChatGPT plugin to use AI to recommend TV shows, movies, books and more

Likewise, the Bellevue, Wash.-based entertainment discovery platform, is tapping into ChatGPT to leverage AI and find more information and recommendations… Read More

Netflix turning a Seattle warehouse Upside Down with interactive ‘Stranger Things: The Experience’

Seattle is going to put on its best Hawkins, Ind., impersonation when “Stranger Things: The Experience” sets up in a… Read More

Who is Melinda French Gates? Pivotal Ventures founder presents answers for ‘Jeopardy’ category

Melinda French Gates played a pivotal role on “Jeopardy” on Monday night, serving as the answer reader for a Double… Read More

Photos: All dressed up with someplace to go, geeks turn out for Comic Con at new Seattle venue

If Seattle needs a hero to help its downtown emerge from a pandemic-induced funk, that person might just be wandering… Read More

Super Bowl ad roundup: Travolta sings T-Mobile’s praises; Google’s fix is in; and more tech spots

In between the beer, Doritos, mayonnaise, Pepsi, Pringles and more beer, make sure to leave some room for the tech.… Read More

Report: Amazon planning standalone app for sports content

Amazon’s desire to stream more live sports has the company looking at launching a standalone app for such content, according… Read More

Amazon wins Emmy for Lizzo’s reality TV show; HBO outpaces the streamers with 38 wins

Amazon Prime Video had a big win on Monday night with the “Big Grrrls.” The reality competition series “Watch Out… Read More

Amazon battles ‘Lord of the Rings’ trolls by pausing ability to review new Prime Video series

The characters in Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” are busy enough fighting trolls and Orcs… Read More

Amazon sets global debut times for new ‘Lord of the Rings’ series on Prime Video

Amazon has set the premiere times for the global debut of the hotly anticipated Prime Video series “The Lord of… Read More

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