Jan 6, 2014, 10:47 AM Asus Padfone X phone/tablet combo coming to AT&T LAS VEGAS — Asus is bringing its Padfone line of smartphone/tablets to the U.S. through AT&T, announcing a phone called… Read More
Jan 6, 2014, 10:07 AM AT&T’s new ‘sponsored data’ program draws immediate fire LAS VEGAS — AT&T will let companies provide “sponsored data” to their users, allowing people to access specific apps and… Read More
Jan 6, 2014, 9:20 AM Zipwhip makes iPhone cloud text breakthrough with AT&T LAS VEGAS — Cloud text messaging company Zipwhip has reached an arrangement with AT&T to capture user text messages coming… Read More
Jan 6, 2014, 9:00 AM INRIX’s new BMW navigation system tells drivers when it’s better to take the bus LAS VEGAS — A new navigation system for BMW’s electric and hybrid cars, developed by traffic technology company INRIX, breaks new… Read More
Jan 6, 2014, 8:44 AM T-Mobile buys a block of Verizon’s spectrum to boost coverage in the boonies T-Mobile’s network is about to get a whole lot bigger. The Bellevue-based carrier announced today that it plans to acquire… Read More
Jan 5, 2014, 10:50 PM CES: 5 of the most badass gadgets we’ve seen so far LAS VEGAS — If you love gadgets, then the ballroom at Mandalay Bay was most definitely the place to be… Read More
Jan 5, 2014, 4:24 PM How tablets are taking a bite out of the TV market LAS VEGAS — Tablets have already taken the momentum out of the traditional PC market, as many consumers opt Apple… Read More
Jan 5, 2014, 3:51 PM Smartwatch market still tiny, needs killer app LAS VEGAS — Smartwatches have been getting lots of buzz over the past year, as companies like Samsung and Sony… Read More
Jan 3, 2014, 5:08 PM Here’s what is blocking Bertha, the world’s largest tunneling machine Bertha, the world’s biggest tunnel-boring machine currently underneath Seattle, has been stuck for nearly one month. Now, crews are close… Read More
Jan 3, 2014, 4:29 PM T-Mobile CEO: AT&T poaching plan a ‘desperate move’ AT&T made some waves in the wireless industry this week when it announced that it would offer T-Mobile subscribers a… Read More
Jan 3, 2014, 10:57 AM How did you learn to code? Help aspiring developers by sharing your experience Learning how to code certainly seems to be one of the hot topics in the technology world right now, whether it’s… Read More
Jan 3, 2014, 10:51 AM Gigabit Squared’s legacy in Seattle: Unpaid bill of $52,250 An ambitious proposal to bring ultra-fast broadband to Seattle’s neighborhoods has not only fizzled, as we reported last month, but… Read More
Jan 3, 2014, 9:38 AM Appature parent IMS Health files for $100 million IPO IMS Health, the healthcare data company which last year acquired Seattle-based Appature, has filed to raise up to $100 million… Read More
Jan 3, 2014, 7:34 AM AT&T confirms $200 ‘switcher credit’ for T-Mobile customers AT&T this morning confirmed that it will offer a $200 credit to T-Mobile customers who switch from the smaller wireless… Read More
Jan 2, 2014, 3:43 PM AT&T to offer $200 credit to T-Mobile switchers, in preemptive jab at rival AT&T plans to offer a credit to T-Mobile customers who switch to AT&T — jabbing at its smaller rival and… Read More
Jan 2, 2014, 10:58 AM Code.org founder on the real reason there aren’t more women in tech Why aren’t there more women working in technology? That’s likely one of the most highly-debated questions in today’s tech world,… Read More
Jan 1, 2014, 10:07 AM New Year’s Tech Resolution #4: Solve your password problem If you’re anything like me, there are entire key pieces of your life that revolve around the Internet. With all… Read More
Dec 31, 2013, 11:51 AM Riding Uber on New Year’s Eve? Here’s how to avoid paying a ridiculous price If you’re celebrating tonight to ring in the new year, driving a vehicle likely won’t be a good idea. That’s… Read More
Dec 31, 2013, 11:07 AM Picture this: Top 10 tech photos of 2013 They made us smile; they made us think; they made us ponder what’s humanly possible. We saw and shared hundreds… Read More
Dec 30, 2013, 7:30 PM New Year’s Tech Resolution #3: Learn to code If there has been one rallying cry for the tech establishment this year, it’s that everyone who can should learn… Read More
Dec 30, 2013, 6:18 PM Seattle, take note: Small town of Ellensburg approves plan to build publicly-owned fiber network While Seattle struggles to set up a city-wide fiber-to-the-home Internet network, at least one Washington town is well on its… Read More
Dec 30, 2013, 4:48 PM Netflix testing new $6.99 standard definition streaming plan for new users For budget-conscious folks looking to get their hands on the next season of House of Cards, Netflix is shaving a… Read More
Dec 30, 2013, 12:04 PM Hosting a New Years Party? This website finds the best neighborhood deals on liquor When the state of Washington moved to privatize liquor sales in 2012, consumers suddenly had a bevy of retailers to… Read More
Dec 28, 2013, 3:43 PM Educational software firm Headsprout acquired Headsprout, the 14-year-old Seattle educational software company known for the MimioReading titles, has been acquired by Cambium Learning Group’s Learning… Read More
Dec 27, 2013, 8:00 AM NFL partner X2 Biosystems raises $5M to detect concussions in athletes, soldiers By now, it is clear that traumatic brain injuries are a serious problem. Whether in sports or in military, methods… Read More
Dec 26, 2013, 7:01 PM New Year’s Tech Resolution #2: Get to Inbox Zero, and stay there To my mind, one of the universal problems of living in this digital age is having to deal with the… Read More
Dec 24, 2013, 3:03 PM Geek Madness Console Wars: Xbox 360 vs. Nintendo Wii; NES vs. Intellivision Just as a New York City man set an insane new world record today for video game collection, our own gaming competition… Read More
Dec 24, 2013, 2:49 PM New Year’s Tech Resolution #1: How to build a robust backup system While you’re getting ready for Christmas dinner, the new year is right around the corner. As you’re starting to build… Read More
Dec 23, 2013, 3:46 PM Seattle CoderDojo: Free weekly weekend meetups teach your kid how to code For some kids, Saturday morning is a time for cartoon-watching. However, for a few Seattle-area youngsters, those hours typically reserved… Read More
Dec 23, 2013, 3:03 PM Apple, Google topped news coverage in 2013, leaving Microsoft in the dust Two tech companies lead the pack when it comes to commanding the attention of print media this year, and while… Read More
