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Feb 17, 2014, 2:18 PM

World’s largest travel site? Expedia and TripAdvisor both lay claim to title

Expedia has started claiming in its ads that it’s the “world’s largest travel site.” It’s an interesting assertion, considering that… Read More

Feb 17, 2014, 12:48 PM

Hold the eggs, not the mayo: Bill Gates, Partovis and others pour $23M into food startup

A team of San Francisco chemists is turning to technology to solve a global problem: producing affordable and healthy food… Read More

Feb 17, 2014, 11:34 AM

BBC asks: Is Seattle the next Silicon Valley?

Well, here we go again. Another debate on how Seattle stacks up against Silicon Valley — this time from the… Read More

Feb 17, 2014, 9:36 AM

T-Mobile CEO John Legere responds to angry Blackberry users: ‘I’m hearing you loud and clear’

Several BlackBerry users were up in arms over a recent email blast from T-Mobile that encouraged them to “upgrade” to… Read More

Feb 17, 2014, 8:06 AM

Tesla fans rally against proposed store ban; Records show auto dealers’ contributions to bill sponsors

Expect to see plenty of electric cars on the roads in Olympia, Wash., this morning. Tesla supporters are gathering at… Read More

Feb 14, 2014, 12:39 PM

Seattle pushes ride-sharing vote to Feb. 27, amends ordinance to eliminate 16-hour cap for drivers

We’ll know how transportation options like Lyft, Sidecar and UberX will be regulated in Seattle by the end of this… Read More

Feb 14, 2014, 10:01 AM

Meet GeekWire’s newest staff writer: Welcome, Tricia Duryee

In our nearly three years in business, GeekWire has expanded into areas we never would have expected — bringing together… Read More

Feb 13, 2014, 7:05 PM

Seattle delays vote on ride-sharing cap, council member says they need time to ‘get the decision right’

A Seattle City Council committee will delay a scheduled vote on one of the key elements in proposed regulations for ride-sharing… Read More

Feb 13, 2014, 6:22 PM

Seattle mayor prefers publicly-funded Internet utility, wants to ‘evaluate relationship with Comcast’

Seattle was left with no fiber Internet late last year after the city’s private partner, Gigabit Squared, failed to raise adequate funding… Read More

A Cray XC30 supercomputer
Feb 13, 2014, 3:16 PM

Cray beats expectations with $307.4M in revenue, up 63% from last year

Cray announced today that it brought in $307.4 million in revenue last quarter, up almost 63 percent from $188.8 million… Read More

Feb 13, 2014, 10:46 AM

With ride-sharing regulations, Lyft president says Seattle’s leaders will look bad on national stage

Seattle’s reputation as a leading city for innovation is about to take a hit. At least that’s what Lyft co-founder… Read More

Feb 13, 2014, 7:08 AM

Meet your new cable giant: Comcast calls $45B Time Warner buy ‘pro-competitive’

Television is much more than traditional cable or broadcast these days. That is one of Comcast’s biggest challenges, and it’s… Read More

Feb 12, 2014, 8:59 PM

Avalara lands $30M in new funding to spur growth

Avalara announced today that it has raised $30 million in new financing in a funding round led by Battery Ventures… Read More

Feb 12, 2014, 1:19 PM

Seattle ride-sharing supporters gather at City Hall, voice opposition to regulations

About a 100 or so supporters of ride-sharing startups like Lyft, UberX and Sidecar showed up at City Hall today… Read More

Feb 12, 2014, 7:58 AM

Q&A with Lyft co-founder John Zimmer: ‘I want to make sure we save Lyft in Seattle’

With Seattle set to place regulations on startups like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar, supporters of these companies are gathering Wednesday at… Read More

Feb 11, 2014, 5:55 PM

Members of Seattle tech community show support for ride-sharing startups

The number of Lyft, Sidecar and UberX vehicles may soon be vastly reduced in Seattle if the city’s proposed regulations… Read More

Feb 11, 2014, 3:34 PM

Seattle floats new ridesharing rules: 300 driver permits; 75 additional taxi licenses

A new ordinance from Seattle’s City Council Committee for Taxi, For-hire, and Limousine Regulations proposes to cap the number of Lyft,… Read More

A Cray XC30 supercomputer
Feb 11, 2014, 2:30 PM

Cha-ching! Supercomputer maker Cray lands $40M in defense contracts

Venerable supercomputer giant Cray announced today that it has landed a pair of contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense… Read More

Feb 11, 2014, 10:56 AM

As Seattle decides fate of ride-sharing startups, Washington state gets involved

Just as the fate of ride-sharing startups like UberX, Sidecar and Lyft in Seattle is decided this month, the state… Read More

Feb 10, 2014, 7:03 PM

Multi-tasking: 40% of young adults use social media in the bathroom

The kids these days are more connected than ever — even when taking care of business in the bathroom. According… Read More

Feb 10, 2014, 5:19 PM

Lyft co-founder to visit Seattle, rally community members as ride-sharing vote looms Friday

It’s a big week for those with interest in Seattle’s highly-debated ride-sharing situation. The City Council’s Committee for Taxi, For-hire,… Read More

Feb 10, 2014, 4:42 PM

Stopped in its tracks? Tesla faces ban on new stores in Washington state

Legislation now under consideration in Washington state would effectively prevent Tesla Motors from opening new stores in the state beyond… Read More

Feb 10, 2014, 10:49 AM

Layoffs hit Barnes & Noble’s Nook division

Barnes & Noble has laid off a number of employees in its Nook division in order to bring its costs… Read More

Feb 10, 2014, 10:12 AM

Jeff Bezos recruits Business Insider’s Henry Blodget to advise Washington Post staff

Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos is serious about improving the Washington Post’s digital footprint — and he’s having Business Insider founder… Read More

Sprint Chairman Masayoshi Son.
Feb 10, 2014, 10:07 AM

Sprint steps back from T-Mobile deal following regulators’ public opposition

Sprint executives are reconsidering their bid for T-Mobile following regulatory pressure, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. While… Read More

Feb 10, 2014, 8:24 AM

Getty Images inks deal with Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In to portray women positively in stock photography

Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In foundation has struck a new partnership with Seattle-based Getty Images, one which… Read More

Feb 7, 2014, 4:06 PM

Bertha’s boo-boo: Why the world’s largest tunnel boring machine is broken

It’s been two months since the world’s largest tunnel boring machine stopped drilling underneath Seattle, but now Washington’s Department of… Read More

Paul Allen
Feb 7, 2014, 1:47 PM

Here’s how to watch Paul Allen play big guitar licks for free and in person

If you’ve ever wanted to see the musical talents of Paul Allen, Seattle’s oldest bar is providing the perfect opportunity.… Read More

Feb 7, 2014, 8:20 AM

Tableau is growing so fast that it is now taking over a gym in Fremont

Tableau Software is slowly becoming the top space commander in the “Center of the Universe.” The maker of data visualization… Read More

Feb 6, 2014, 9:07 PM

T-Mobile improves in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey, AT&T tops Verizon

It looks like T-Mobile’s “Uncarrier” makeover has been not only in gaining subscribers, but also in improving customer satisfaction. While… Read More

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