Mar 25, 2014, 7:44 AM Taxi drivers defend suit against Uber in Seattle, say they want level playing field Taxicab drivers in Seattle are suing Uber not because they’re scared of competition. In fact, they say they welcome it.… Read More
Mar 24, 2014, 9:30 PM Gates Foundation awards grants to Indian researchers to invent better toilets Six new grantees from India have joined the ranks of people who the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation believes could… Read More
Mar 24, 2014, 3:53 PM Seattle-area taxi association sues Uber for ‘unlawful and deceptive business practice’ The Western Washington Taxi Cab Operators Association is suing Uber, the app-based transportation company, for operating illegally in Seattle and… Read More
Mar 24, 2014, 3:38 PM Boeing set to deliver first all-electric satellites by 2015 Boeing is on track to launch the world’s first all-electric satellites by early 2015, as a part of an agreement… Read More
Mar 24, 2014, 2:06 PM Online storage company Box files for $250M IPO Box, the Los Altos, California-based online storage company that was started by Mercer Island High School grads Dylan Smith and… Read More
Mar 24, 2014, 10:01 AM Washington Research Foundation to invest in UW researchers, help commercialize innovations More innovations coming out of the University of Washington could reach commercialization thanks to a new grant from Washington Research… Read More
Mar 24, 2014, 7:40 AM Shares of MicroVision soar on deal with UPS Shares of MicroVision jumped more than 15 percent in early morning trading after the Redmond company inked a deal with… Read More
Mar 23, 2014, 8:17 PM Video: Relive GeekWire’s ping-pong championship matches Seattle’s finest ping pong geeks were out in full force last week at our annual GeekWire Ping-Pong & Foosball Championships during… Read More
Mar 21, 2014, 4:37 PM Rhapsody ‘winds down’ partnership with Echo Nest after Spotify acquisition Rhapsody today announced that it is ending its partnership with The Echo Nest, just weeks after the music intelligence company was… Read More
Mar 21, 2014, 10:10 AM Boeing engineers create the PebbleBee, so you never lose your keys, kids or TV remote Are you one of those folks who always seems to lose your keys, cell phone or TV remote control? Well, don’t… Read More
Mar 21, 2014, 10:03 AM WeDay 2014: Pete Carroll and Seattle tech execs deliver empowerment message to kids More than 15,000 energetic students from over 450 schools in Washington state packed an electric Key Arena on Friday for… Read More
Mar 21, 2014, 7:29 AM Chart: Top 50 highest rated CEOs based on what employees say Looking for a good boss? This list might be the place to start. Glassdoor has released its annual list of… Read More
Mar 20, 2014, 12:27 PM Airbnb may be worth more than Expedia Airbnb is reportedly in talks to raise up to $500 million at a $10 billion valuation, which would make it… Read More
Mar 20, 2014, 10:55 AM New competition for Tacoma taxis: Lyft, Sidecar make services available south of Seattle While the debate rages on in Seattle over the legality of app-based transportation companies like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar, it… Read More
Mar 20, 2014, 10:06 AM Twitter hops in the wayback machine to offer a glimpse at your very first Tweet In preparation for its eighth anniversary, Twitter has launched a new website that allows users to take a look back… Read More
Mar 19, 2014, 4:39 PM March Madness for geeks: Learn how to code your own bracket, win prizes Those who like college basketball and want to learn how to code might be interested in a new geeky competition… Read More
Mar 19, 2014, 2:29 PM Lyft ditches donation-based payment system in Seattle, now charges $6 minimum Just two days after the Seattle City Council voted to regulate the new app-based transportation companies, Lyft is no longer… Read More
Mar 19, 2014, 12:01 PM More than 14% of Starbucks transactions are now made with a mobile device Recently, Starbucks has announced a flurry of new digital tools for customers from pre-ordering drinks remotely to a feature debuting today… Read More
Mar 19, 2014, 9:44 AM 6 questions for … Ken Schwaber, co-creator of Scrum Software developer and industry consultant Ken Schwaber is one of the creators of Scrum software development techniques, and a widely… Read More
Mar 19, 2014, 9:39 AM Seattle helicopter crash nearly hit startup recruiter: ‘It’s a great reminder of how precious life is’ Kallie Meno woke up extra early on Tuesday morning so she could be with co-workers and help celebrate her company’s… Read More
Mar 19, 2014, 7:51 AM Alder BioPharma files for $115M IPO, looks to use cash for migraine and arthritis treatments Seattle has seen a strong string of IPOs in the past few years — from Zillow to Tableau to Zulily.… Read More
Mar 18, 2014, 6:29 PM Researchers look to flag false rumors on Twitter during breaking news events Twitter was both a useful and detrimental tool during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. While the service helped people find… Read More
Mar 18, 2014, 11:47 AM Lyft introduces ‘Happy Hour’ feature that lowers price of ride when demand drops Not only does Lyft raise prices of rides when demand is high, but now the transportation company is lowering rates… Read More
Mar 18, 2014, 10:55 AM Poll: What do you think about Seattle’s regulations on UberX, Lyft, Sidecar? Seattle’s decision to limit the number of vehicles that UberX, Lyft and Sidecar can have on its roads set off… Read More
Mar 18, 2014, 8:41 AM Two confirmed dead after news helicopter crashes in downtown Seattle Two people are dead and another is in critical condition after a news helicopter crashed in downtown Seattle Tuesday morning.… Read More
Mar 18, 2014, 7:25 AM No legal sabotage: Beastie Boys and GoldieBlox settle lawsuits The legal fight between the Beastie Boys and GoldieBlox, a company that makes toys designed to get girls interested in… Read More
Mar 17, 2014, 6:47 PM Breakdown: What the key players are saying about Seattle’s ride-sharing cap UberX, Lyft and Sidecar will need to play by Seattle’s rules if they want to operate in the Emerald City.… Read More
Mar 17, 2014, 3:53 PM Seattle City Council approves cap on Lyft, UberX, Sidecar drivers After nearly one year of deliberation, the Seattle City Council voted 9-0 Monday afternoon to enforce new legislation that will regulate… Read More
Mar 17, 2014, 1:56 PM Live blog: Seattle City Council votes on controversial regulations for Lyft, UberX, Sidecar Follow-up: Seattle City Council approves cap on Lyft, UberX, Sidecar drivers Breakdown: What the key players are saying about Seattle’s… Read More
Mar 17, 2014, 12:42 PM UberX accuses Seattle City Council of ‘not following its own rules’ The marketing folks at UberX are once again revving up their engines with a crucial vote looming Monday afternoon in… Read More
