Tech – Page 218 of 319

Jan 5, 2015, 3:47 PM

Another CES, another HDTV buzzword: Samsung announces SUHD TVs

LAS VEGAS – Samsung took to the press conference stage today at CES to announce their latest 4k TV’s, coining… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 3:34 PM

Full memo: Concur co-founders to depart Jan. 30 following blockbuster $8.3B acquisition by SAP

After 21 years together and a blockbuster $8.3 billion acquisition, Concur co-founders Mike Hilton and Rajeev Singh today announced that… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 2:57 PM

Toyota gives away patents to build ‘game-changing’ car of the future

LAS VEGAS — Toyota made it clear today at the big Consumer Electronics Show that its fuel-cell technology is the future… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 12:57 PM

Qualcomm wants its technology everywhere, from smartphones to smart homes

LAS VEGAS — Qualcomm’s technology is everywhere. That’s one takeaway from the chip-maker’s CES press conference today in Las Vegas,… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 11:37 AM

Dish offers ESPN and more to cord-cutters for $20 a month with new Sling TV service

Dish Networks just announced Sling TV at CES today, a new service that’s sure to pique the attention of people… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 10:09 AM

Netflix announces Netflix Recommended TV program to bring better UI to viewers

LAS VEGAS – Netflix and LG Electronics introduced a new TV certification program at CES this morning called the Netflix… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 10:05 AM

CES Video: GeekWire’s first impressions from the giant tech show

LAS VEGAS —Sure, all this technology is cool, but how much of it will actually make it into our lives?… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 9:55 AM

Intel finally ships new battery life-boosting dual-core Broadwell processors

Intel released its new fleet of dual-core Core CPUs today, giving computer makers access to a new line of more powerful… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 9:30 AM

Audi expands INRIX partnership with real-time traffic data in North America

LAS VEGAS — Audi is expanding its partnership with INRIX, announcing plans to integrate the Kirkland-based traffic technology company’s real-time traffic… Read More

Jan 4, 2015, 11:45 PM

Curved TVs falling flat so far, making up small slice of overall TV market

LAS VEGAS — Curved TVs were all the rage at CES tech last year, with Samsung and other manufacturers touting the… Read More

Jan 4, 2015, 6:24 PM

Eating too many cookies? Killing your plants? These sensors can help

LAS VEGAS — The sensors have arrived, and they want you to keep your hands out of the cookie jar. Connected sensors… Read More

Jan 4, 2015, 3:04 PM

No fad: Consumer drones will become a $1B global sector by 2018, economist says

LAS VEGAS — If the recent holiday season seemed like a big one for drones, brace yourself, because it’s just… Read More

Jan 4, 2015, 8:37 AM

New Year’s Tech Resolution #6: Take better photos with your smartphone

As a part of my resolutions for last year, I embarked on a project to take 52 photos in 2014.… Read More

Jan 4, 2015, 8:32 AM

Money, money, money: VC dollars soar 40% in 2014 on back of big deals

The cash was flowing in 2014 to privately-held companies, but it was a case of the “rich getting richer.” While… Read More

Jan 2, 2015, 10:51 AM

Tech in 2015: Apple Watch, IPOs, startups, Amazon, T-Mobile, Microsoft and more stories to watch

What’s ahead for 2015 in the tech industry? Members of the GeekWire news team offer their perspectives with this look ahead the key… Read More

Jan 2, 2015, 10:22 AM

Here’s how many trips Uber provided on New Years Eve 2014

Uber made some serious dough on New Years Eve. The on-demand transportation company today posted stats from Wednesday evening, and… Read More

Jan 2, 2015, 8:30 AM

GeekWire at CES: Follow our coverage from the biggest tech event of the year

Watch out, Vegas. GeekWire is bringing our special coverage to the 2015 International CES in early January. The annual Consumer Electronics Show is… Read More

Jan 1, 2015, 4:00 PM

New Year’s Tech Resolution #5: Get fit with a fitness tracker

Wearable fitness tech has really come into its own over the past year, with the launch of a slew of… Read More

Dec 31, 2014, 8:00 PM

A look back: Our favorite tech news photos from 2014

They say a picture is worth one thousand words, and our favorite photos from 2014 certainly attest to that statement. Last week, we… Read More

Dec 31, 2014, 3:36 PM

What you can do about Comcast raising its modem fees to $10 a month

Happy New Year! Your Comcast cable modem will soon cost $10 a month to rent, up from the previous $8 fee.… Read More

Dec 31, 2014, 11:22 AM

Ex-Cheezburger, Garden.com execs raise $10M for digital media startup acquisition fund

Teneology, a Seattle-based acquisition fund led by former Cheezburger exec Cliff Sharples, has raised a $10 million round led by Tritium… Read More

Dec 30, 2014, 2:12 PM

Pivotal Living vows to fix problems with free wearable fitness tracker as user complaints mount

Initial interest in Pivotal Living’s fitness tracker has exceeded expectations by a great deal — but that’s not all good news for… Read More

Dec 30, 2014, 1:03 PM

BMW car-sharing service, other competitors may soon arrive in Seattle to challenge Car2go

Since launching in Seattle less than two years ago, Car2go has become a popular mode of transportation with more than 59,000 registered drivers and… Read More

Dec 29, 2014, 3:40 PM

Flywheel lambasts Uber’s surge pricing strategy, offers $10 flat-rate rides on New Years Eve

If you dislike surge pricing and want to hail a ride from your smartphone on New Years Eve, Flywheel might be a… Read More

Dec 29, 2014, 12:06 PM

Costco ‘shocked’ by one-day sales of $3.5M on Alibaba’s Tmall site

Costco will expand more heavily into China after it sold $3.5 million worth of goods over a 24-hour period with the help… Read More

Dec 29, 2014, 10:25 AM

Uber expects to provide 2 million rides worldwide on New Years Eve

New Years Eve 2014 could end up being Uber’s busiest day yet. The on-demand transportation company this morning held a conference call… Read More

Dec 28, 2014, 5:07 PM

The elusive Microsoft Band: Is it truly popular or just in short supply?

Did you get a Microsoft Band for Christmas? Consider yourself one of the few. The Redmond company’s $200 fitness tracker/smartwatch is… Read More

Dec 28, 2014, 5:05 PM

Updated: Twitter recovered from login woes

Update: Twitter’s service is back to normal following a five hour period this evening when users were unable to log in.… Read More

Dec 26, 2014, 11:15 AM

My new drone got stuck in a tree 10 seconds after its maiden flight on Christmas

I’m finally a drone pilot — in the most unofficial sense, ever. Like thousands of others, I opened up a drone… Read More

Dec 26, 2014, 8:09 AM

Cerevast raises $10M for ‘ClotBuster’ ultrasonic headframe device, a new therapy for stroke patients

Cerevast Therapeutics, a 5-year-old Redmond company that’s developing a novel approach for treating stroke patients with ultrasound, has raised $10 million… Read More