Tech

Dec 7, 2015, 6:36 PM

Seattle startup CEO victim of terrifying carjacking

Haiku Deck CEO Adam Tratt was the victim of a frightening carjacking on Sunday afternoon, one which resulted in the… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 5:36 PM

Microsoft, UW participate in ‘Hour of Code’ events to get students interested in computer science

Computer science is taking over classrooms all across the world this week thanks to a Seattle-based non-profit. Code.org is organizing… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 3:58 PM

Ex-Obama adviser David Plouffe on Donald Trump’s campaign: ‘There’s something real behind it’

David Plouffe spent an hour on stage this past Friday in Seattle, talking about how Uber is changing the “future of… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 2:41 PM

Comcast and Seattle reach revised franchise agreement after city complains that Philly got a sweeter deal

It didn’t take Comcast much time to revise its new 10-year franchise agreement with Seattle after city officials demanded more benefits… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 2:07 PM

Redbox President Mark Horak stepping down as DVD business continues to shrink, stock takes a dive

Redbox President Mark Horak is leaving the shrinking DVD kiosk business after less than two years at the helm, according to… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 12:59 PM

Vulcan and USDOT unveil $50 million Smart City transportation contest

The U.S. Department of Transportation and billionaire philanthropist Paul Allen’s Vulcan Inc. are offering $50 million to midsize cities,… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 11:58 AM

Nokia completes $2.8B sale of HERE mapping tech to German automakers; Seattle office to expand

Audi, BMW, and Mercedes Benz have some ambitious plans for applying their new mapping technology to self-driving cars. The three German automakers completed a $2.8… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 11:19 AM

Dropbox discontinuing Mailbox and Carousel apps to focus on core cloud storage business

Dropbox is streamlining its operations by shutting down email client Mailbox and photo management app Carousel, the company announced today.… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 10:34 AM

Here’s the city knowledge test that Uber drivers take in Seattle

Though Uber and Lyft drivers have the help of GPS-enabled navigation technology via their smartphones, it doesn’t keep them from… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 9:39 AM

New Browsium ‘Proton’ tool gives IT departments a window into web app usage by employees

Lots of business activities take place within a browser, which can pose a problem for IT teams that need to know which… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 7:33 AM

Stilettos, sandals and slippers: Nordstrom bankrolls startup that helps women design their own shoes

Nordstrom is known worldwide for its top-notch shoe department, helping customers find the perfect shoes. Now, the Seattle-based retailer is… Read More

Dec 4, 2015, 10:39 PM

Seattle backs out of Comcast agreement after Philadelphia gets a sweeter deal from cable giant

The Seattle City Council was set to approve a new 10-year franchise agreement with Comcast on Wednesday, but now city officials are pressing… Read More

Dec 4, 2015, 10:54 AM

Uber policy advisor David Plouffe calls proposed Seattle ordinance to unionize drivers ‘puzzling’

David Plouffe thinks a proposed ordinance to help Uber drivers unionize is “puzzling,” and one that may cost the City… Read More

Dec 3, 2015, 9:48 AM

Bing’s most searched moments of 2015: Caitlyn Jenner, Paris and Pluto all make the list

As we’re getting close to the end of the year, Bing has revealed the most-searched items of 2015. Who and… Read More

Dec 3, 2015, 9:33 AM

Comcast adds IFTTT integration to Xfinity X1, letting users get notifications on the TV

There’s a wealth of smart TV options, from built-in solutions running Android to little boxes like the Apple TV or Amazon’s… Read More

Dec 3, 2015, 8:17 AM

Research: Amazon won Cyber Monday with a whopping 36 percent of online sales

Amazon is still the king of e-commerce, claiming a commanding 36 percent marketshare on the biggest online shopping day of… Read More

Dec 2, 2015, 2:44 PM

Seattle Public Library’s free WiFi hotspot program receives city funding, 450 more devices

Earlier this year, Google and the Seattle Public Library teamed up to provide free mobile WiFi hotspots to anyone with… Read More

Dec 2, 2015, 2:00 PM

Uber gives drivers color-coded windshield LEDs to help riders find the right vehicle

Uber wants to make it easier for riders to find their drivers. The ride-hailing giant today announced Uber SPOT, a… Read More

Dec 2, 2015, 12:20 PM

Seattle online news site Crosscut merges with KCTS 9, forms new ‘multiplatform’ non-profit Cascade Public Media

Two Seattle-based non-profits are joining forces in an effort to create a new media entity that the organizations say will… Read More

Dec 2, 2015, 6:01 AM

Your coffee is here: Starbucks and Postmates launch delivery in Seattle, and this is what it’s like

Starbucks seems to be on every corner sometimes, but what about every doorstep or desk? The coffee giant, which popularized the notion of a… Read More

Dec 1, 2015, 4:32 PM

Report questions Gravity CEO’s motive for $70k salaries; Dan Price denies allegations of abuse

Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price, who gained worldwide fame for boosting employee salaries to a minimum of $70,000, is facing new questions… Read More

Dec 1, 2015, 3:28 PM

Adobe ditches ‘Flash’ name as it tries to catch up with a web built on open standards

Adobe is getting rid of Flash, at least in name. The company announced today it’s changing the name of its Flash… Read More

Dec 1, 2015, 3:24 PM

On Giving Tuesday, help our Geeks Give Back campaign reach its goal

How was your holiday weekend, geeks? Did you indulge in turkey, football, and shopping? We hope you got your fill… Read More

Dec 1, 2015, 2:14 PM

For online diamond seller Blue Nile, brick and mortar stores may be key to millennials’ wallets

Blue Nile’s foray into brick and mortar stores has officially graduated from “experiment” to “initiative,” according to Harvey Kanter, CEO… Read More

Nov 30, 2015, 11:24 AM

As pollution in Beijing reaches extreme levels, here’s what Microsoft Research is doing to help

When I was traveling through Beijing earlier this month on a GeekWire reporting trip, my throat became itchy with mucus and my… Read More

Nov 30, 2015, 9:34 AM

Avalara tax software problems cause trouble for e-commerce sites on Black Friday

Tax automation software probably isn’t something the average consumer thinks about while making online purchases, but it caused some frustration… Read More

Nov 29, 2015, 4:27 PM

Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and other tech titans form the Breakthrough Energy Coalition to invest in zero-carbon energy technologies

Some of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful individuals are forming a new organization known as the Breakthrough Energy Coalition to… Read More

Nov 28, 2015, 3:46 PM