Tech – Page 215 of 319

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

Jan 21, 2015, 5:53 PM

Twitter rolls out new feature to show people what happened when they were away

Keeping up with Twitter can be quite a challenge. The 140-character social network moves at a rapid pace, especially during… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 4:45 PM

Thanks to John Oliver, Washington citizens may be able to testify via video at legislative hearings

It could soon be a whole lot easier for Washington citizens to have their opinion heard in Olympia. Sen. Cyrus Habib (D-Kirkland)… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 2:32 PM

EBay confirms it will cut 2,400 jobs; may sell enterprise unit

EBay confirmed it will be laying off about 7 percent of its workforce, or about 2,400 employees, in the next… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 1:51 PM

F5 Networks stock dips 15% after ‘slower than expected’ Q1 revenue growth

F5 Networks today announced its first quarter earnings of fiscal 2015, missing Wall Street’s expectations with $463 million in revenue as shares tumbled in… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 12:06 PM

Uber reportedly raising another $1.6B to push total funding past $4B

Uber is raising money — again. Bloomberg reports today that the on-demand transit company has raised $1.6 billion — with a… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 9:20 AM

Construction software company takes big private equity investment after 34 years

Seattle-based Dexter & Chaney, a 34-year-old maker of software for construction contractors, said that it has taken a private equity… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 8:48 AM

Former Hulu execs launch Vessel, a $2.99/month video subscription service

Former Hulu execs Jason Kilar and Richard Tom have just launched their latest venture, Vessel, a premium video subscription service. The service, which is… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 8:41 AM

Feds arrest ‘key player’ managing Silk Road 2.0 illicit Internet drug market in Bellevue

A Bellevue man who allegedly helped run the anonymous black market site Silk Road 2.0 was arrested by federal agents and… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 7:42 AM

Mobile marketing company Hipcricket files for bankruptcy, assets acquired for $4.5M

Mobile marketing company Hipcricket has made its last chirp as an independent company. The Bellevue-based company said that its assets… Read More

Jan 21, 2015, 7:15 AM

New ‘Illuminating Piano’ works with iPad or Windows to light the way for aspiring pianists

Wait, which piano key is that note again? That’s the eternal question for people learning to play piano, and a… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 7:27 PM

President Obama calls on Congress to strengthen cybersecurity laws

As a part of the State of the Union address tonight, President Obama called on Congress to provide more tools… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 5:13 PM

Why action-cam underdog Contour is suing GoPro for patent infringement

Contour, the action camera company with roots in the Seattle region, has filed a patent-infringement suit against market leader GoPro —… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 3:19 PM

Seattle lawmakers approve ordinance that allows up to 3,000 car-sharing vehicles like Car2go

It’s going to be easier to live in Seattle without owning a car. The Seattle City Council today unanimously approved… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 2:02 PM

The Verge tech news site is running a Super Bowl ad

Update: The Wall Street Journal notes that The Verge is actually running a regional Super Bowl ad, which means it… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 1:55 PM

Netflix will stream ‘The Interview,’ plans to invest more in original content

Netflix is going to be doubling down on its original content offerings in 2015, since they offer a better return… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 1:36 PM

SpaceX lands $1B investment from Google and Fidelity, fueling Seattle-based satellite venture

SpaceX just announced that it has raised a total of $1 billion from Google and Fidelity, confirming a report by The… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 8:01 AM

Outerwall CEO resigns, stock spirals as board declares time for leadership change

Management changes continue at Outerwall, operator of the Coinstar coin counting and Redbox movie and game rental kiosks. Today, the… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 7:01 AM

Alliance of Angels raises $5.3 million, looks to plug funding gap in Pacific Northwest

The Alliance of Angels, one of the longest running angel investment groups in the Pacific Northwest, has raised a new… Read More

Jan 20, 2015, 4:00 AM

Sales tax compliance company Avalara raises another $42M, this time from Technology Crossover Ventures

Fresh off a massive $100 million investment, sales tax automation company Avalara has already raised another good chunk of money. The… Read More

Jan 19, 2015, 2:25 PM

Sen. Maria Cantwell meets with Seattle tech leaders on net neutrality ahead of key hearing

Seattleites clearly know how to get loud at a sporting event. Now, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell wants her constituents to… Read More

Jan 18, 2015, 8:05 AM

Where to invest in 2015? These 10 stock brokers offer their top picks

Get ready for a choppy year in the stock market. That’s the word from some of Seattle’s top stock pickers… Read More

Jan 17, 2015, 2:33 PM

Impressions of Seattle from an MBA trekker

When considering where to go on an MBA Technology Trek, Seattle was a no-brainer. It wasn’t just that the city… Read More

Jan 16, 2015, 4:04 PM

Expedia appears poised to acquire Travelocity, analyst says

Expedia may be acquiring Travelocity from its parent company Sabre Corp. The possibility came up in a note today from… Read More

Jan 16, 2015, 2:30 PM

How smartphone separation anxiety could be affecting your health

Losing your iPhone isn’t as bad as losing a limb, but it can feel that way, suggests new research from… Read More

Jan 15, 2015, 6:46 PM

Live blog: Celebrity chef Tom Douglas hosts Shark Tank-style forum to find the next great startup

Good evening, y’all. We’re at the Palace Ballroom in downtown Seattle for the first-ever Lion’s Den, a pitch-forum organized in part… Read More

Jan 15, 2015, 3:30 PM

Commentary: To bring ‘binders full of women’ into tech, we must get on the same page

View image | gettyimages.com I never had a problem with Mitt Romney’s use of the phrase “binders full of women.”… Read More