Tech – Page 145 of 319

Oct 4, 2016, 1:36 PM

Expedia CEO: Trump presidency would be negative for the world and for travel

A Donald Trump presidency would be bad for the travel business and bad for the world, Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi… Read More

Oct 4, 2016, 11:20 AM

Live blog: Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi at the GeekWire Summit 2016

Expedia’s got a lot going on these days. It is preparing for its 2019 move to Seattle from the suburb… Read More

Oct 4, 2016, 11:02 AM

Tech journalists predict the future: Driverless cars, VR, chatbots, IoT, Microsoft vs. Amazon, and more

Chatbots don’t seem promising. Disney probably won’t buy Twitter. And Microsoft might be underestimated in the AI industry. Top tech… Read More

Oct 4, 2016, 8:41 AM

Scenes from the GeekWire Summit Welcome Party at Zillow Group’s Seattle HQ

The 2016 GeekWire Summit officially kicked off on Monday evening, the start of the Pacific Northwest’s premier technology conference — and our… Read More

Oct 3, 2016, 1:05 PM

Marchex CEO and board chairman depart after layoffs, disappointing earnings at advertising analytics company

Marchex today announced major leadership changes, as both CEO Pete Christothoulou and Board Chairman Clark Kokich have resigned from the company.… Read More

Oct 3, 2016, 11:55 AM

GeekWire Summit bonus sessions: Blue Origin live stream, Acquired podcast, Sounders and more

This year’s GeekWire Summit is so big it won’t fit on one stage. For the first time this year, we’ll be… Read More

Oct 3, 2016, 10:59 AM

Enterprise virtual reality startup Envelop VR cuts staff as ‘an adjustment to market conditions’

Envelop VR, a Bellevue-based virtual reality startup backed by the likes of GV, Madrona Venture Group, and other high-power angels, has… Read More

Oct 3, 2016, 10:30 AM

Q&A: Why Gov. Jay Inslee believes the technology industry should be on his side

When it comes to innovation, Gov. Jay Inslee is asking Washington voters to help him finish what he started. Related:… Read More

Oct 3, 2016, 9:00 AM

Jet-powered car streams data to Microsoft team in world speed record attempts

A team of Microsoft Internet-of-Things engineers participated in an attempt to break world speed records at a remote site in the Oregon… Read More

Oct 3, 2016, 3:00 AM

Rover raises $40M as dog-sitting platform eyes IPO and aims for profitability

What started as a fun project born at a Startup Weekend event has turned into a potential billion-dollar company that is… Read More

Oct 2, 2016, 5:01 PM

Comcast battles Washington AG’s lawsuit, citing ‘profound’ flaws and $3.6B in possible damages

Two months after Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a $100 million lawsuit accusing Comcast of 1.8 million violations… Read More

Sep 30, 2016, 11:30 AM

In HBO’s wanton ‘Westworld,’ artificial realities raise questions about our own

“These violent desires have violent ends,” says Dolores Abernathy (Evan Rachel Wood), echoing the prophecy her father shared with her and Shakespeare… Read More

Sep 30, 2016, 10:51 AM

HTC launches Viveport VR store with apps for games, music, art, education and more

HTC Friday morning announced the global launch of Viveport, a virtual reality app store for the HTC Vive, after months of beta… Read More

Sep 30, 2016, 7:45 AM

Inside the pioneering Seattle area school that’s shaking up how STEM education is taught

From the outside, TAF Academy is not much to look at. Housed in a series of bland, portable classrooms —… Read More

Sep 29, 2016, 6:06 PM

Remitly raises another $38M as it expands remittance service to Latin America

Remitly is raising another investment round as the Seattle startup continues to expand around the globe. The latest funding comes… Read More

Sep 29, 2016, 5:31 PM

Melinda Gates sheds new light on her planned efforts to get more women in tech

When Melinda Gates quietly established a new organization last year called Pivotal Ventures, she was expected to further her work… Read More

Sep 29, 2016, 2:58 PM

Salesforce will ask regulators to investigate Microsoft-LinkedIn deal over antitrust concerns

Salesforce wanted to acquire LinkedIn earlier this year, but ultimately it was Microsoft that agreed to pay $26.2 billion for the business… Read More

Sep 29, 2016, 10:58 AM

Seattle region boasts 5th best life sciences market in the country, study says

Seattle boasts the fifth strongest life sciences market in the country, according to a new report from Jones Lang LaSalle,… Read More

Sep 29, 2016, 10:24 AM

Intellectual Ventures’ Global Good Fund wins ‘Patents for Humanity’ award from USPTO

When looking for a solution to a tough humanitarian issue, patents are rarely the first thing on anyone’s mind. But… Read More

Sep 28, 2016, 3:16 PM

Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Google and IBM launch Partnership on AI to advance understanding and best practices

The “opportunities and challenges” of artificial intelligence spurred some of the biggest technology companies in the world to come together… Read More

Sep 28, 2016, 2:22 PM

CEO of Redbox and Coinstar maker Outerwall out as businesses split into separate enterprises following acquisition

Outerwall, the Bellevue-based operator of Redbox movie rental kiosks and Coinstar coin counting machines, said this week its deal to be… Read More

Sep 28, 2016, 1:55 PM

As Seattle police embrace tech tools, privacy advocates raise concerns

A report from The Stranger today accuses the Seattle Police Department of violating the law and infringing on citizens’ privacy by… Read More

Sep 28, 2016, 11:30 AM

Guest post: Why startups are the new ‘old boys club’ — and what can be done about it

Edgy, innovative, and littered with Nerf guns, startups challenge all things stale and corporate. While we scoff at antiquated concepts… Read More

Sep 28, 2016, 9:16 AM

University of Washington ranks No. 5 among the world’s most innovative universities

Reuters is back with its annual list of the world’s most innovative universities and the University of Washington once again… Read More

Sep 27, 2016, 10:32 AM

Check out the agenda for the 2016 GeekWire Summit, just one week away

The 2016 GeekWire Summit in Seattle is one week away, and it’s shaping up to be our biggest event yet. We’re… Read More

Sep 27, 2016, 7:20 AM

Presidential debate: Donald Trump describes ‘the cyber’; Hillary Clinton goes after Russia

Embed from Getty Images Donald Trump’s 10-year-old son is very good with computers and Hillary Clinton is concerned with Russia’s… Read More

Sep 26, 2016, 2:56 PM

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Pwning battery backups in an explosive season finale

[Spoiler Alert] Don’t read further unless you’ve finished watching the Mr. Robot season 2 finale (eps2.9_pyth0n-pt2.p7z). This article reveals some… Read More

Sep 26, 2016, 9:59 AM

How to watch tonight’s Presidential debate in virtual reality with your friends

Presidential debate watching parties are a staple of the democratic process. But this year, NBC News is teaming up with AltspaceVR,… Read More

Sep 26, 2016, 6:00 AM

Ex-Amazon manager merges 5-year-old startup with Bluewater Digital, forms new digital marketing agency Zahalo

DNA Response, a 5-year-old Seattle company that helps consumer brands expand their offerings on online marketplaces such as Amazon.com and… Read More

Sep 23, 2016, 3:17 PM

U.S. and Chinese universities start construction on joint tech innovation institute in Seattle region

Leaders from the University of Washington, Tsinghua University, Microsoft and other local organizations came together Friday to celebrate to kick off construction… Read More