Tech – Page 257 of 319

Dec 23, 2013, 9:45 AM

Marketing fail: Samsung’s new Galaxy Gear smartwatch ad is downright awful

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch hasn’t exactly been a hit. So now, the company wants to make guys believe that the device… Read More

Dec 22, 2013, 3:41 AM

Feeling down? Mindbloom’s new app inspires happiness

Mindbloom’s apps are all about improving your life and the company’s newest endeavor certainly fits in that category. The Seattle… Read More

Dec 21, 2013, 10:39 PM

Favorite things: The 10 most loved products of the year

Brace yourselves, shoppers – there are only a few days left in the year, but the gift-giving, product-swapping season has… Read More

Dec 21, 2013, 11:36 AM

Push-button book reviews: BooksILove app aims to simplify reading recommendations

When recommending a new book, sometimes it can be hard to put a finger on exactly what makes it great.… Read More

Dec 20, 2013, 5:37 PM

Security firm RSA got $10M from the NSA to push bad crypto

Security firm RSA took $10 million from the NSA to make a flawed cipher the default in one of its… Read More

Dec 20, 2013, 2:34 PM

T-Mobile to unveil Uncarrier 4.0 strategy at CES

According to an invitation sent to journalists today, T-Mobile will be hosting a media event at the Consumer Electronics Show… Read More

Dec 19, 2013, 4:59 PM

Gates Foundation funds urine-powered fuel cells, and more

Thanks to a team at the University of West England, Bristol, it may be possible to power a cell phone… Read More

Dec 19, 2013, 10:20 AM

Dish reportedly looking to make bid for T-Mobile

The battle for who might buy T-Mobile is heating up. A report by Reuters today said that Dish Network is considering… Read More

Dec 19, 2013, 9:47 AM

Need a lift? Uber, Alaska Air offering free rides to Seattle airport

If you’re flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International on Dec. 23 or 24, Uber and Alaska Airlines are offering up a… Read More

Dec 19, 2013, 8:55 AM

Welcome to Washington: The most innovative state in the U.S.

Silicon Valley may get all of the buzz. But don’t underestimate the power of Seattle and its surrounding communities. A… Read More

Dec 18, 2013, 6:11 PM

Bill Gates is an amazing Secret Santa, Reddit user discovers

A Reddit user participating in the annual redditgifts Secret Santa gift exchange got a major surprise this week when she… Read More

Dec 18, 2013, 11:15 AM

SquareHub launches Family Sharing on Android, plus iOS 7 redesign

SquareHub, the family networking app, has launched its new Family Sharing feature on Android, which will allow users of its… Read More

Dec 18, 2013, 10:57 AM

Give the gift of GeekWire: Buy a 2014 membership today

The holiday season is here, and we know that many of you are still looking for gifts for the special… Read More

Dec 18, 2013, 10:23 AM

Delta CEO: In-flight cell phone calls would be a ‘disruption to the travel experience’

If you’re a frequent Delta Airlines customer and hate the idea of people making in-flight cell phone calls, there’s some… Read More

Dec 18, 2013, 9:00 AM

Code Fellows programming bootcamps now guarantee $100K salaries post-graduation

Code Fellows is upping its ante. The Seattle-based program, which runs two-month programming classes for aspiring software engineers, previously guaranteed a salary… Read More

Dec 17, 2013, 3:53 PM

Zulily shares soar 7%, tops $5 billion market value

Seattle’s newest publicly-traded company is continuing to shine on Wall Street after its spectacular IPO last month. The stock of… Read More

Dec 17, 2013, 2:31 PM

Seattle biotech company Acucela preps for $125M IPO on Tokyo Exchange

Seattle biotechnology company Acucela is prepping for a $125 million IPO on the Tokyo Exchange. An SEC filing published today reveals… Read More

Dec 17, 2013, 12:49 PM

Gates Foundation picks California university chancellor as new CEO

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced today that it has found its next chief executive: Susan Desmond-Hellman, who is… Read More

Dec 16, 2013, 2:46 PM

Commentary: What’s at stake in Seattle’s ride-sharing debate

Last Friday, a Seattle City Council committee met to discuss how to regulate ride-sharing services that have emerged in the… Read More

Dec 16, 2013, 10:18 AM

Comcast and Khan Academy team on broadband push for low-income families

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Comcast Executive Vice President David L. Cohen took the stage at The Atlantic’s Silicon Valley Summit… Read More

Dec 16, 2013, 9:48 AM

Tech historian to Silicon Valley wannabes: Think different

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – When it comes to creating an innovation economy, according to tech historian Leslie Berlin, Silicon Valley… Read More

Dec 13, 2013, 1:18 PM

Sprint considers T-Mobile acquisition bid, claims WSJ

Is there more consolidation ahead in the U.S. wireless industry? A report by the Wall Street Journal this afternoon, citing… Read More

Dec 13, 2013, 12:46 PM

Urbanspoon adds new search and filter features with big Android update

Urbanspoon has updated its Android app with a different look and new features, including an upgraded search engine to help… Read More

Dec 13, 2013, 9:33 AM

Gov. Inslee ‘disappointed’ as Boeing moves up to 1,200 tech jobs out of Washington state

Aerospace giant Boeing is restructuring its Research & Technology Unit, shifting between 800 to 1,200 jobs from Washington state to new… Read More

Dec 13, 2013, 9:32 AM

Live: Seattle City Council discusses controversial proposed ride-sharing regulations

We’re settled in here at City Hall as members of the Seattle City Council prepare to discuss proposed regulations for ride-sharing startups,… Read More

Dec 13, 2013, 9:14 AM

Lyft founder on proposed ride-sharing rules: ‘I thought Seattle wanted innovation’

Lyft co-founder John Zimmer picked Seattle as his company’s third market — Lyft is now in 20 cities — because… Read More

Dec 13, 2013, 9:01 AM

Bitcoin … that’s the new game for the Xbox, right?

While it’s possible to go out and pay for an education with Bitcoin, some Americans think it’s something that involves… Read More

Dec 13, 2013, 8:44 AM

Ridesharing fans will petition Seattle council to reconsider proposed regulations

This morning’s Seattle City Council committee meeting on proposed regulations for the ridesharing industry is shaping up as a showdown… Read More

Dec 12, 2013, 7:52 PM

Here are the 7 best books Bill Gates read in 2013

If you’re looking for that perfect holiday gift for a book worm, Bill Gates has some recommendations. The Microsoft co-founder… Read More

Dec 12, 2013, 2:48 PM

Sidecar, Uber, Lyft not happy with Seattle’s ‘anti-competitive’ proposed ride-sharing regulations

The City of Seattle’s proposed regulations for ride-sharing startups, which will be discussed at Friday’s City Council meeting, are not making companies… Read More