Tech – Page 158 of 319

May 11, 2016, 4:35 PM

University of Washington partners with Disney to develop cheap touch-sensitive paper

Despite a wealth of cheap screens, printing information on paper is often still easier than sending it out digitally. But a new connected… Read More

May 11, 2016, 4:09 PM

How Seattle is poised to be an epicenter for machine learning and artificial intelligence

Seattle is poised to be an epicenter for machine learning and artificial intelligence. That’s one takeaway from the inaugural Machine Learning… Read More

May 11, 2016, 3:53 PM

Expedia at 20: Top execs reflect on past challenges, acquisitions, and the journey ahead

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The lobby of Expedia Inc.’s headquarters transformed into an airport runway in celebration of the company’s 20th… Read More

May 11, 2016, 11:00 AM

The future of machine learning: 5 trends to watch around algorithms, cloud, IoT, and big data

Algorithms. Cloud. Internet of Things. Data. No one can predict the future of technology with 100 percent accuracy. But these… Read More

May 11, 2016, 10:08 AM

This venture capitalist says a $28 minimum wage would create a more robust economy

You’ve probably heard rabble-rousing venture capitalist Nick Hanauer talk about the economic benefits of a $15 minimum wage. But the… Read More

May 9, 2016, 4:50 PM

New CEO of BMW car-sharing service details company’s ambitious ‘on-demand mobility’ plans

Steve Banfield was perfectly happy with his job and colleagues at INRIX, heading up the marketing team at the Kirkland-based traffic data analytics company he… Read More

May 9, 2016, 3:04 PM

White House says non-compete agreements stifle innovation, calls for reform

Non-compete agreements are a lightning rod in the tech industry, with critics saying they stifle startups, and advocates saying they can be… Read More

May 9, 2016, 1:22 PM

Kimbia CEO to forfeit salary for 3 months after tech problems hit charity fundraising campaign

The CEO of the Kimbia online fundraising platform, Daniel Gillett, will forfeit his salary for three months, and the company will… Read More

May 9, 2016, 9:55 AM

BMW car-sharing service reaches 13K members in Seattle, names Steve Banfield as CEO

BMW’s new car-sharing program today announced executive hirings and that it has signed up 13,000 members in one month. The… Read More

May 9, 2016, 8:30 AM

T-Mobile adds roaming in Cuba, capitalizing on warming relations between countries

T-Mobile is opening up its lines of communication with Cuba as relations between the island nation and the U.S. warm up. The… Read More

May 8, 2016, 4:13 PM

Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct reopening a week early as roadway and ground stand up to Bertha

Seattle-area drivers will regain access to the Alaskan Way Viaduct in time for the Monday morning commute as Bertha the… Read More

May 7, 2016, 12:30 PM

From PornHub to a zombie apocalypse: Talking tech with tourists and locals in New Orleans

While covering the inaugural Microsoft Envision conference in New Orleans last month, GeekWire had a chance to check out bustling… Read More

May 7, 2016, 8:45 AM

Former Amazon exec’s Bitcoin service iPayYou aims to make cryptocurrency easier and more transparent

Bitcoin has plenty of barriers to entry. Even if you understand that it’s a secure cryptocurrency, the steps needed to… Read More

May 6, 2016, 9:22 AM

Ride-hailing battle in China heats up as Uber rival set to raise $2B at $25B valuation

The ride-hailing battle in China continues to ramp up, with Bloomberg reporting late Thursday that Didi Kuaidi is set to raise… Read More

May 6, 2016, 9:21 AM

Snap and shop: Observa pays users to photograph store shelves, making sure brands get the placement they want

Grocery stores don’t just place items on the shelf randomly. Food producers negotiate for prime placement, working with stores to… Read More

May 6, 2016, 9:09 AM

Nordstrom digital VP and other leaders departing in continued upheaval of retailer’s tech unit

Nordstrom’s vice president of digital and store technologies, Courtney Kissler, plans to leave the Seattle-based retailer to take a new role… Read More

May 5, 2016, 5:33 PM

Plans for a whale sanctuary ride a wave of support, but face a storm of controversy

An effort to create the world’s first sanctuary set aside for rehabilitating whales and dolphins is moving ahead, but now the… Read More

May 5, 2016, 3:55 PM

Tableau cuts hiring forecast by 50% for 2016, plans to hire new president

Tableau Software is slowing down its ambitious hiring plans for 2016. The Seattle-based maker of data visualization software reported its first… Read More

May 5, 2016, 1:19 PM

Shares of Tableau dip 9% despite earnings beat; CEO calls it a ‘strong quarter’ for customer growth

Shares of Tableau Software fell 9 percent in after-hours trading even though the company beat estimates for its first quarter earnings… Read More

May 5, 2016, 10:56 AM

Study finds tantrums are worse when kids are given ‘2-minute warning’ to end screen time

Parents who think they’re setting kids up for a smoother transition away from screen time by issuing a “2-minute warning” are… Read More

May 5, 2016, 9:30 AM

Seattle’s GiveBIG charitable campaign raises $21M, despite tech troubles

The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG campaign for Seattle-area charities recovered from technical setbacks and surpassed its $20 million goal, with the help… Read More

May 5, 2016, 8:48 AM

EY announces 21 Pacific Northwest finalists for 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year

EY today announced the 21 finalists for its 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year award competition for the Pacific Northwest. The list of… Read More

May 4, 2016, 4:22 PM

The case for art in tech: Kleiner Perkins’ John Maeda on ‘breaking free from the tree’

Seattle native John Maeda has a unique perspective on the technology industry, as an engineer and designer who was an MIT… Read More

May 4, 2016, 4:08 PM

PicoBrew raises $10.6M to fuel production of at-home beer-making machines

Seattle’s geekiest beer-making company is raising more money. PicoBrew has reeled in a $10.6 million investment round led by Spring… Read More

May 4, 2016, 2:39 PM

Q&A: GiveBIG tech platform recovers, but ‘we still have our helmets on,’ says Seattle Foundation CEO

The past two days have been difficult for nonprofit groups around the Seattle region that rely heavily on the annual GiveBIG… Read More

May 4, 2016, 1:44 PM

F5 Networks begins search for new office space almost double the size of current HQ

F5 Networks may be feeling a little cramped. The networking technology company headquartered in the Interbay area of Seattle is adding… Read More

May 4, 2016, 11:57 AM

New Vine app for Windows 10 finally lets you post video snippets from the desktop

Vine launched its Windows 10 app today, the Twitter-owned video app’s first desktop app, allowing users to view and post 6-second videos… Read More

May 4, 2016, 10:49 AM

Frustrated homeowners say Expedia’s HomeAway changes ‘dramatically impact’ their rentals

In 2005, Susan and Bob Frank built their dream retirement home in North Topsail, N.C., a popular vacation spot known for… Read More

May 4, 2016, 10:23 AM

Grammy Award-winning musician Ryan Lewis on Snapchat, his love of MS-DOS and advice for 10-year-olds

You don’t know what you’re passionate about until you have the chance to try. That was one insight from Grammy… Read More

May 4, 2016, 9:00 AM

New Textio tool uses machine learning to find the most effective words

Picking the right words is a key component of many jobs, and most of the time, we rely on our… Read More