Tech – Page 174 of 319

Jan 13, 2016, 2:33 PM

Worldwide PC shipments continue to slip, but convertible devices are growing in popularity

The worldwide PC market continues to decline. According to the latest numbers from IDC, PC manufacturers shipped just 71.9 million units in the… Read More

Jan 13, 2016, 1:30 PM

GrabTaxi opens first U.S. office in Seattle, hires former Microsoft Distinguished Engineer

GrabTaxi is coming to the U.S. — not to offer rides, but rather to tap into Seattle’s engineering talent base.… Read More

Jan 13, 2016, 12:56 PM

U.S. CTO Megan Smith promotes Obama tech initiatives with help from Seattle techies

U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith took to the stage last week at CES 2016 to highlight and encourage participation… Read More

Jan 13, 2016, 6:56 AM

President Obama wants computer science for every student — so how close are we?

Innovation, science and technology were recurring themes during President Obama’s final State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Microsoft CEO… Read More

Jan 13, 2016, 6:00 AM

Fast-growing Tableau Software gobbles up more office space in Seattle, expands footprint to 10 buildings

Tableau Software CEO Christian Chabot told GeekWire last month that his 2,800-person company planned to grow by another 1,000 workers in… Read More

Jan 12, 2016, 3:19 PM

Lily’s 60,000 pre-orders add up to a $34 million boost for the age of ‘selfie drones’

If you ever needed evidence that “selfie drones” are the hot thing for 2016, you can find it in last week’s… Read More

Jan 12, 2016, 8:56 AM

Pacific Northwest venture capital activity dips 59% in Q4, but up overall for 2015

Venture capital activity in the Pacific Northwest dipped more than 59 percent in Q4 of 2015, capping off what was… Read More

Jan 11, 2016, 10:42 PM

Marijuana investment group Privateer Holdings hires Federal Reserve bank examiner

One of the nation’s leading marijuana investment groups is bringing on its second former federal official. Seattle-based Privateer Holdings today announced… Read More

Jan 11, 2016, 10:18 AM

GeekWire’s Worst and Weirdest of CES 2016: Connected umbrellas, digital smartshoes and more

We just wrapped up a week at CES, the mammoth consumer technology show in Vegas. While much of what we… Read More

Jan 11, 2016, 8:30 AM

HTC Vive VR headset pre-orders start February 29 as company shifts focus to virtual reality

You’ll be able to pre-order HTC’s virtual reality headset next month. HTC CEO Cher Wang told The Telegraph that her company… Read More

Jan 11, 2016, 6:00 AM

GoPro CEO Nick Woodman’s advice to entrepreneurs on finding a mentor: ‘Create an imaginary friend’

You are just starting out with a limited network of contacts, yet you really want find a mentor to advise on… Read More

Jan 9, 2016, 2:45 PM

Uber slashes rates in 100 cities due to slow demand; Seattle keeps current prices

Uber is cutting prices in more than 100 North American cities to adjust for what are typically slow winter months. The… Read More

Jan 9, 2016, 8:16 AM

Is package delivery coming to the trunk of your car? Volkswagen thinks so

LAS VEGAS — Receiving packages when you are not home can be hassle. Volkswagen thinks that the trunk of your… Read More

Jan 9, 2016, 7:20 AM

Car technology highlights from CES 2016

LAS VEGAS — Car makers didn’t participate in the giant CES trade show until 2007, but you would have never… Read More

Jan 8, 2016, 3:25 PM

The Girl Scouts are back at CES, showing off their updated digital cookie sales platform

LAS VEGAS – Last year’s surprise CES exhibitor was the Girl Scouts, showing off their new digital cookie ordering program.… Read More

Jan 8, 2016, 10:59 AM

Will the Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator transform your kitchen into a tech hub?

LAS VEGAS — Innovation in home appliances is always a big theme at CES, and this year’s show was no… Read More

Jan 8, 2016, 10:27 AM

CES Video, Day 4: Final thoughts from GeekWire’s trip to the big tech show

LAS VEGAS — It has been a giant week at the Consumer Electronics Show, and in this final video dispatch,… Read More

Jan 8, 2016, 8:34 AM

Reports: Tableau and Wave leases kick off big new real estate project in Kirkland, Wash.

Offices leases by Tableau Software and broadband company Wave will jump-start a large new real estate development in Kirkland, Wash., according to reports… Read More

Jan 7, 2016, 3:30 PM

How to be a tech security Jedi, Part 3: Three Security Lessons from ‘The Force Awakens’

It finally happened! After a long wait, the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens (TFA), arrived as an early… Read More

Jan 7, 2016, 12:31 PM

The ‘BillFixers’: When they were done, Comcast owed HIM money

Is there a way to beat gotcha artists at their own game? To make money off those who make money… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 5:13 PM

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler praises John Oliver’s net neutrality rant: ‘He got people interested’

LAS VEGAS — Speaking at CES 2016, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler talked about the dramatic impact that TV host John… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 1:13 PM

Seattle Yellow Cab reported inaccurate receipts to officials for airport trips, audit finds

A Port of Seattle audit revealed that Seattle Yellow Cab reported “inaccurate and incomplete” receipts for trips originating from Seattle-Tacoma… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 12:28 PM

Background check powerhouse Talentwise sells to SterlingBackcheck in ‘significant’ exit

Talentwise, the Seattle area company that helps employers complete background checks on potential recruits, has been acquired SterlingBackcheck. Terms of… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 11:57 AM

CES Video, Day 2: Intel, HTC, Ford, and more highlights from GeekWire’s trip to the big tech show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eFy9oYSj94 LAS VEGAS — In this latest video dispatch from the Consumer Electronics Show, GeekWire’s John Cook and Taylor Soper recap… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 10:58 AM

Testing the newest HTC Vive, the best virtual reality experience yet

LAS VEGAS — When I tried out Oculus’ virtual reality technology this past summer, it was the most fun I’ve… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 10:41 AM

Netflix launches in 130 countries, CEO Reed Hastings calls it the ‘birth of a global TV network’

LAS VEGAS— Reed Hastings waited until the last minutes of his keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show to make some… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 8:46 AM

Oculus reveals Rift price as preorders begin, and ship dates are already slipping

Preorders for the Oculus Rift started today, as does our first glimpse at what it will cost to own the face-mounted… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 12:25 AM

Full text: Volkswagen CEO apologizes to the American people, promises big changes ahead

LAS VEGAS— Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess didn’t waste much time addressing the elephant in the room when he appeared at the… Read More

Jan 5, 2016, 8:58 PM

Intel’s epic CES keynote featured just about everything, from flying drones to a geek fashion show

LAS VEGAS — Twisting BMX bikers with sensors in their seats. Flying drones that can avoid unknown obstacles. And robots… Read More

Jan 5, 2016, 8:32 PM

Turntable revival: Sony spins up some high-tech hardware for fans of vinyl records

Old-fashioned vinyl records are apparently the hot new thing at CES this year. First, Panasonic revived its turntable business. Now Sony… Read More