Tech – Page 220 of 319

Dec 17, 2014, 2:30 PM

Pets need gadgets, too: Amazon’s Wag.com launches geek gifts for Fido

If you’re someone who stops over at the pet store at least once a week, walking out with an armful of… Read More

Dec 17, 2014, 1:08 PM

Uber doubles down on safety, hires Amazon Europe vet to handle customer service

Uber announced today that the company has been conducting a review of its safety policies over the past month, and… Read More

Dec 17, 2014, 10:40 AM

Former Hulu execs launch Vessel, a $2.99/month YouTube competitor

Former Hulu execs Jason Kilar and Richard Tom today finally unveiled what they’ve been working on since leaving the online video… Read More

Dec 17, 2014, 8:52 AM

Comcast just increased Internet speeds for residential customers in these five cities

If you’re a Comcast customer frustrated with slow Internet speeds, the company has some good news for you. Comcast announced this week… Read More

Dec 16, 2014, 2:18 PM

Alaska Airlines now offers in-flight entertainment straight to your device

Alaska Airlines is upping its in-flight entertainment game. The Seattle-based company this week began rolling out a new service called Beyond Entertainment,… Read More

Dec 16, 2014, 12:44 PM

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel reportedly participating in $75M round for Seattle marijuana investment company

Peter Thiel has a funny relationship with marijuana. In September, he bashed Twitter’s executives and said there was “probably a lot… Read More

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Dec 16, 2014, 10:59 AM

SHOEme buys Shoes.com, marking third acquisition in last 5 months

Roger Hardy is continuing his shoe shop acquisition run. The Canadian entrepreneur and chairman of Hardy Capital Partners has purchased Shoes.com, marking the… Read More

Dec 16, 2014, 10:41 AM

Give the gift of GeekWire: Buy an annual membership for that special geek in your life

Looking for a unique gift for that special someone this holiday, but have no clue what to buy? GeekWire is… Read More

Dec 16, 2014, 10:25 AM

Finally: Here are Instagram’s new photo filters

Heads up, Instagram users — you finally have some new filters to play with. The photography-focused social media giant, which reached… Read More

Dec 16, 2014, 10:18 AM

Despite upgrades, T-Mobile’s ‘data strong’ network has gaps left to fill

After the call dropped for the third time, I finally set down my T-Mobile phone and asked my brother-in-law to let me… Read More

Dec 16, 2014, 9:05 AM

Juno Therapeutics boosts IPO price range to $21 to $23, aims to raise $212M

Juno Therapeutics boosted its IPO range at $21 to $23 per share today as the fast-growing Seattle biotech startup prepares… Read More

Dec 16, 2014, 5:26 AM

Fast-growing Tableau Software inks lease for more space in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood

Tableau Software already took over a former gym in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Now, it is expanding into space next… Read More

Dec 16, 2014, 4:34 AM

We don’t need no stinkin’ IPO: Report says 40 private tech companies valued at more than $1B

Who needs the headaches and troubles of an initial public offering when venture capital investors are able to step up… Read More

Dec 15, 2014, 3:29 PM

‘Coolest Cooler’ shipments delayed in setback for record-breaking $13.3M Kickstarter campaign

More than 62,000 backers who put up money on Kickstarter for the “Coolest Cooler” will have to wait at least a… Read More

Dec 15, 2014, 1:07 PM

Impinj leaving long-time Fremont HQ, heading to larger digs in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood

Impinj is leaving its longtime headquarters in Seattle’s quirky Fremont neighborhood, heading to larger digs in the fast-growing and ever-changing… Read More

Dec 15, 2014, 12:23 PM

What’s at stake in the legal battle over Comcast’s home WiFi hotspots

You might think it’s weird that Comcast is planning to turn your home into a public WiFi hotspot, but two… Read More

Dec 15, 2014, 9:46 AM

Long distance ride-sharing app Carpooling launches in U.S., partners with Uber

If you’ve got a long distance drive ahead of you and want to save some cash while reducing your carbon… Read More

Dec 15, 2014, 6:34 AM

Supercomputer maker Cray inks $30M deal with Department of Defense

Cray Inc. today landed a $30 million deal with the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program, the latest in… Read More

Dec 15, 2014, 12:24 AM

Uber applies 4X surge pricing during Sydney crisis, then offers refunds after social media outrage

Uber was charging customers in Sydney more than four times the normal rate during the hostage crisis on Monday before… Read More

Dec 13, 2014, 6:57 AM

Zulily stock slumps 6 percent, falling near IPO price

Wall Street is turning its back on Zulily, the fast-growing Seattle online retailer. Shares of the company tumbled six percent… Read More

Dec 12, 2014, 4:02 PM

‘Uber for pot’ startups support Seattle police cracking down on illegal marijuana delivery services

Do a quick Craigslist search for “marijuana delivery” in Seattle and you’ll have a hard time not finding yourself some… Read More

Dec 12, 2014, 10:23 AM

Intellectual Ventures co-founder Peter Detkin stepping down as vice chairman

Intellectual Ventures co-founder Peter Detkin announced today that he will be stepping down as the company’s Vice Chairman on January… Read More

Dec 12, 2014, 8:59 AM

New Relic shares soar 45% in IPO debut

New Relic is off to a fast start as a public company. The San Francisco-based company that builds software and… Read More

Dec 11, 2014, 5:00 PM

The Theory of Everything: A beautiful rendition of two incredible lives

I can count on one hand the number of films that have brought me to tears since I first watched… Read More

Dec 11, 2014, 3:21 PM

How Uber’s Travis Kalanick is like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, according to investor Bill Gurley

Uber has been making headlines for challenging city officials in Portland, musing about investigating the private lives of journalists, and poaching executives from rival companies.… Read More

Dec 11, 2014, 1:09 PM

Ford updates Sync infotainment platform, kicks Microsoft to the curb

Ford has updated its Sync in-dash infotainment platform, and that’s bad news for Microsoft. The auto maker announced today that it… Read More

Dec 11, 2014, 10:28 AM

CenturyLink expands high-speed gigabit Internet in Seattle to 20K homes

CenturyLink is rolling out its laser-quick Internet throughout Seattle. Announced back in August, CenturyLink’s gigabit service is now available to nearly 22,000… Read More

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Dec 11, 2014, 8:12 AM

SolutionsIQ buys Boston agile consulting firm

Redmond-based SolutionsIQ announced today that it has acquired BigVisible Solutions, creating what it calls “the largest and most experienced Agile… Read More

News Brief

Dec 10, 2014, 4:39 PM

Sidecar follows Uber and Lyft by adding $1 ‘RideSafe’ fee

Sidecar, the San Francisco-based on-demand transportation startup, will begin charging riders a $1 “RideSafe” fee starting on Thursday to cover costs… Read More

Dec 10, 2014, 4:18 PM

United Airlines will equip 23,000 flight attendants with iPhone 6 Plus

United Airlines will equip its more than 23,000 mainline flight attendants with Apple’s new iPhone 6 Plus smartphone starting in the second quarter of… Read More