Tech – Page 215 of 319

Jan 28, 2015, 3:16 PM

People like the idea of ‘smart guns,’ but feasibility and safety questions loom

The idea of “smart guns” — firearms with technology to prevent unauthorized users from operating a weapon — sounds promising on paper, particularly with… Read More

Jan 28, 2015, 12:35 PM

Bill Gates on the future of technology, his biggest regret, and Microsoft’s HoloLens

Bill Gates prefers sauce over rub on his BBQ. He thinks Microsoft’s HoloLens is amazing. And obviously, the Seattle native… Read More

Jan 28, 2015, 8:54 AM

Shares of Zulily continue to slump, online retailer considers closing U.K office

This is not how Zulily hoped to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The Seattle-based online retailer — founded five years ago… Read More

Jan 28, 2015, 8:27 AM

Here’s how to get puppies delivered to your office, courtesy of Uber

If your company needs a 15-minute distraction that may relieve some stress, Uber is delivering puppies today. That’s right —… Read More

Jan 28, 2015, 8:05 AM

Sony inks deal with Spotify to power ‘Playstation Music’

Sony today announced that it has signed a deal with Spotify to power a new streaming service called “PlayStation Music” that will… Read More

Jan 27, 2015, 10:07 AM

Tech Moves: Startup lawyers Joe Wallin and Mike Schneider jump to Carney Badley; Chef staffer joins DFJ as EIR; etc.

—Two of Seattle’s top startup lawyers are taking their talents to a new firm. Joe Wallin, a former partner at… Read More

Jan 27, 2015, 9:41 AM

Attention, photographers: This case gives your iPhone 6 DSLR-like qualities

Smartphone camera lens maker Moment launched another Kickstarter today for an iPhone case that helps you take better pictures more efficiently… Read More

Jan 27, 2015, 8:52 AM

Here are the best jobs of 2015, according to Glassdoor

The “best” job is certainly subjective. But based on a few general data points, Glassdoor just published its list of… Read More

Jan 27, 2015, 7:57 AM

Ossia lands strategic investment from Japanese carrier KDDI for wireless charging technology

Ossia is adding another established investor to its of group financial backers. The Redmond-based startup, which is developing wireless charging… Read More

Jan 27, 2015, 7:22 AM

Twitter launches group Direct Messages, expanding private chat features

Twitter users will be able to communicate privately with groups of people on the social network under a new feature announced… Read More

Jan 27, 2015, 7:05 AM

Alaska Air to rent new Windows tablets, phases out digEplayer

Alaska Airlines is taking flight with new Microsoft-powered tablets, part of a new in-flight entertainment experience that the airline is… Read More

Jan 26, 2015, 2:08 PM

Twitter exec Mike Gupta joins Zulily board

Twitter executive Mike Gupta, who serves as the senior vice president of strategic investments at the social networking giant, has… Read More

Jan 26, 2015, 10:33 AM

Drone crashes on White House grounds, causes lockdown

Drones have made their way to the White House. The Washington Post reported this morning that a small “quad copter”… Read More

Jan 26, 2015, 10:20 AM

Uber will cap surge pricing during New York blizzard

Those looking to get around New York during the big blizzard that is expected to drop 3 feet of snow… Read More

Jan 26, 2015, 10:06 AM

Uber gives up on its delivery service trial for the time being

Uber has decided to stay out of the grocery delivery market, at least for the time being. The company revealed… Read More

Jan 26, 2015, 9:23 AM

‘Tinder for networking’ app Weave taps into Uber API to help professionals meet

Weave, the Tinder-like app for professionals who want to network, today announced that it is integrating the Uber API into its… Read More

Jan 26, 2015, 3:30 AM

Review: $20/month Sling TV service appeals to cord cutters, but falls short overall

Dish Network is trying to upend the current TV landscape by offering viewers a selection of live channels via the internet.… Read More

Jan 24, 2015, 11:30 AM

6 reasons Ubernomics could be fatal to itself, its customers, and mass transit

Each time Uber angers customers with another surge pricing incident, or angers a city by ignoring its laws, an army… Read More

Jan 23, 2015, 10:38 AM

Sprint tries to poach T-Mobile customers with new promotion

In its race to stay ahead of T-Mobile, Sprint has decided to offer people switching to its network up to $350… Read More

Jan 23, 2015, 9:25 AM

Shares of Zillow and Trulia soar on hopes that merger will soon close

Zillow and Trulia appear to be moving closer to closing their historic tie-up, one that could create a massive player… Read More

Jan 23, 2015, 8:21 AM

Microsoft to buy Revolution Analytics, pushing further into big data

Microsoft this morning announced a deal to buy Revolution Analytics, the top commercial provider of software and services for the… Read More

Jan 23, 2015, 7:31 AM

Shares of Box soar following much-anticipated IPO

Box, the 10-year-old enterprise software company started by Mercer Island High School grads Aaron Levie and Dylan Smith, is soaring… Read More

Jan 23, 2015, 6:38 AM

Expedia buys Travelocity for $280 million in cash

Expedia is buying online travel company Travelocity for $280 million in cash, an expected move that will help bolster the… Read More

Jan 22, 2015, 10:12 PM

Photo: Steve Ballmer and Jay-Z hang out at the Clippers game

This might be my favorite picture of 2015 so far: It’s Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve… Read More

Jan 22, 2015, 4:53 PM

Box reportedly raises $175 million in IPO

After a wild ride on its way to the public markets, Box has raised $175 million in its initial public… Read More

Jan 22, 2015, 2:44 PM

Starbucks names former Microsoft and Juniper exec Kevin Johnson as new president and COO

BREAKING NEWS: Starbucks just named Kevin Johnson, the former Microsoft divisional president and Juniper Networks CEO, as its new president… Read More

Jan 22, 2015, 2:33 PM

Starbucks: Mobile ordering coming soon to Seattle, reaching 600+ stores in PNW

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said on the company’s earnings conference call this afternoon that mobile ordering and payments will expand soon… Read More

Jan 22, 2015, 11:54 AM

Washington senator introduces state-wide legislation for Uber, Lyft

Following states like California and Colorado, Sen. Cyrus Habib (D-Kirkland) today introduced legislation that would allow on-demand transit companies like… Read More

Jan 22, 2015, 8:55 AM

Bill and Melinda Gates annual letter: How the smartphone will lift up the world

Fifteen years after starting their foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates released their 2015 annual letter overnight, laying out their goals… Read More

Jan 22, 2015, 8:39 AM

Chart: The top 10 biggest VC exits of 2014

Big money was flowing in the tech sector in 2014, as evidenced by these blockbuster deals. According to Statista, the… Read More