Tech

May 26, 2016, 6:04 AM

Bill Gates tops Forbes list with net worth of $76 billion, plus a map of the richest people in each state

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has once again been declared the richest person in the U.S., with a net worth of… Read More

May 26, 2016, 5:00 AM

HTC 10 Review: A great phone that fails to stand out from the crowd

For a careful reader, the spec sheet for any gadget can be a fascinating read. Comparing processor speeds, camera lenses… Read More

May 25, 2016, 12:16 PM

Large power outage in downtown Seattle causes ‘Internet snow day’

A “large” power outage affected hundreds of workers in downtown Seattle on Wednesday afternoon. Seattle City Light said that an equipment… Read More

May 24, 2016, 2:19 PM

Bell from British battleship, retrieved by Paul Allen team, unveiled 75 years after sinking during WWII

The bell from a sunken British WWII battlecruiser, retrieved from the depths of the Denmark Strait by a team led… Read More

May 24, 2016, 12:50 PM

The promise of virtual reality: How industry leaders envision the future

What’s the future of virtual and augmented reality? Is it just a bunch of hype, as the Wall Street… Read More

May 24, 2016, 7:58 AM

Here are the four changes coming to Twitter that will ‘simplify’ tweets

More changes are coming to Twitter as the social network giant looks to simplify tweets and add more users. The… Read More

May 23, 2016, 11:54 AM

Lyft tests feature that lets passengers schedule rides in advance

Starting Monday, Lyft will begin testing scheduled rides, a feature that allows users to plan their trips up to 24… Read More

May 23, 2016, 9:48 AM

Why a sewage survey gives the Gates Foundation’s CEO new hope for eliminating diseases through innovation

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann thinks a Nigerian health officer’s work collecting sewage is “a thing of beauty.”… Read More

May 23, 2016, 8:56 AM

Shareable VR? New startup Visual Vocal is bringing collaboration to virtual reality

Virtual reality is still in its infancy, but today’s connected world demands the ability to share everything. A new Seattle-based startup… Read More

May 20, 2016, 1:03 PM

Advice from Oculus: Here’s why developers should start building software for virtual reality

If you want to be apart of a once-in-a-generation technology revolution, start developing games and apps for virtual reality platforms.… Read More

May 20, 2016, 12:14 PM

Battling digital zombies: Tech security lessons from ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 6

We live in a day and age where new cyber threats emerge daily and staying on top of the latest… Read More

May 19, 2016, 4:02 PM

University of Washington will host first-ever White House workshop on artificial intelligence

Between the University of Washington, a thriving tech community, and strong research institutions, like the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence… Read More

May 19, 2016, 1:51 PM

Drone on the wall: Insect-sized robots use static electricity to perch on objects, save energy

Here’s some drone news worth buzzing about. Researchers have developed insect-sized flying robots that have the ability to perch on… Read More

May 19, 2016, 10:59 AM

How Nordstrom plans to use physical stores in its battle with Amazon and other e-commerce giants

Even as more and more of its customers make purchases online, Nordstrom still sees value in having brick-and-mortar locations. That… Read More

May 19, 2016, 10:53 AM

Seattle jumps to 18th on list of biggest U.S. cities; population growth was 11th fastest, according to Census

New U.S. Census Bureau data released on Thursday backs up what the housing crunch and traffic slowdowns have already forecast for… Read More

May 18, 2016, 11:22 PM

Startups to watch: Our favorite pitches from Techstars Seattle Demo Day 2016

We just watched nine great pitches at TechStars Seattle Demo Day, taking place at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle’s South Lake… Read More

May 18, 2016, 10:55 AM

High-ranking executives exit DocuSign in management shakeup

Four top executives have left DocuSign in another unexpected leadership change at the digital signature giant, GeekWire has learned. The sudden departures of the company’s… Read More

May 18, 2016, 10:21 AM

LinkedIn’s huge password leak even bigger than originally thought

QUICK: What was your LinkedIn password in 2012? OK, now think of every password you have set on every service you use… Read More

May 18, 2016, 7:11 AM

Microsoft’s $350M sale of entry-level phone business will revive Nokia brand

Microsoft has agreed to sell its entry-level phone business for $350 million in a deal that will result in the Nokia brand… Read More

May 17, 2016, 9:03 AM

Seattle traffic is a nightmare: Here’s the city’s plan to reduce gridlock with traffic lights that adapt to changing conditions

Seattle’s traffic system is buckling under the weight of so many newcomers. Many of the traffic signals were built before… Read More

May 17, 2016, 9:00 AM

Bill Gates tops Forbes list with net worth of $76 billion, plus a map of the richest people in each state

HTC 10 Review: A great phone that fails to stand out from the crowd

Large power outage in downtown Seattle causes ‘Internet snow day’

Bell from British battleship, retrieved by Paul Allen team, unveiled 75 years after sinking during WWII

The promise of virtual reality: How industry leaders envision the future

Here are the four changes coming to Twitter that will ‘simplify’ tweets

Lyft tests feature that lets passengers schedule rides in advance

Why a sewage survey gives the Gates Foundation’s CEO new hope for eliminating diseases through innovation

Shareable VR? New startup Visual Vocal is bringing collaboration to virtual reality

Advice from Oculus: Here’s why developers should start building software for virtual reality

Battling digital zombies: Tech security lessons from ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 6

University of Washington will host first-ever White House workshop on artificial intelligence

Drone on the wall: Insect-sized robots use static electricity to perch on objects, save energy

How Nordstrom plans to use physical stores in its battle with Amazon and other e-commerce giants

Seattle jumps to 18th on list of biggest U.S. cities; population growth was 11th fastest, according to Census

Startups to watch: Our favorite pitches from Techstars Seattle Demo Day 2016

High-ranking executives exit DocuSign in management shakeup

LinkedIn’s huge password leak even bigger than originally thought

Microsoft’s $350M sale of entry-level phone business will revive Nokia brand

Seattle traffic is a nightmare: Here’s the city’s plan to reduce gridlock with traffic lights that adapt to changing conditions

Twitter may let you add photos and links without cutting into your precious character count

Insurance finder QuoteWizard approaches $100M in revenue, opens new Denver office

Event planning software maker Hubb wins $155K investment in Seattle Angel Conference competition

Sources: WeWork looking to bring new WeLive residential program to Seattle

Live from the GeekWire Awards: Catch all the action from our giant celebration of Pacific NW innovation

Shares of Nordstrom sink 17% as company expands rewards program and re-examines tech strategy

Seattle music technology firm MediaNet acquired by Canadian performing rights organization

Breaking News app adds feature to tip off nearby users to local activity

Exclusive: Barry Diller on his Expedia investment, travel acquisitions and the promise of AI