Tech – Page 264 of 319

Oct 16, 2013, 9:40 AM

Watch out, Nike: Adidas announces smartwatch for runners, starting at $399

SAN FRANCISCO – Another big shoe brand just joined Nike in the wearable technology race: Adidas. At today’s GigaOM Mobilize… Read More

Oct 16, 2013, 7:38 AM

Bsquare cuts 20% of staff, closes offices in China and Germany

Bsquare is cutting 20 percent of its workforce and shutting offices in Munich, Germany and Beijing, China, moves that come… Read More

Oct 15, 2013, 3:40 PM

Yahoo hits 800M users, revenue exceeds expectations despite falling 5%

For Yahoo, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that the company’s revenue continues to decline. The… Read More

Oct 15, 2013, 3:39 PM

Twitter’s losses reach $133.9M this year, up 89% from 2012

Yes, Twitter doubled its revenue in the third quarter of this year. But updates to the company’s S-1 filing today also… Read More

Oct 15, 2013, 2:53 PM

Twitter now employs 2,300, adds 300 in last three months

Twitter made some amendments to its S-1 filing today, revealing that it will list shares on the New York Stock… Read More

Oct 15, 2013, 12:31 PM

Reddit co-founder wants to reach profitability with membership program, not ads

Reddit, more than eight years after launching, is still not profitable. If and when the company does get out of… Read More

Oct 15, 2013, 11:13 AM

Business tax climate index: Washington 6th, Oregon 12th

If paying fewer taxes is a huge concern for your business, Wyoming might be the place to be. That’s according… Read More

Oct 15, 2013, 9:38 AM

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian: ‘I’m cautiously optimistic about Bitcoin’

When thinking about what the next big technological advancement that takes the world by storm will be, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian… Read More

Oct 15, 2013, 8:18 AM

Nike’s new Fuelband SE adds new colors, sleep tracking

The iPhone 5C isn’t the only new gadget available in an array of colors. Nike just unveiled its second-generation Nike+… Read More

Oct 14, 2013, 9:26 PM

Soon, you’ll be able to learn to code from Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg

Ever wonder what it’s like for Bill Gates to teach you programming? Well, you’ll be able to get the answer… Read More

Oct 13, 2013, 7:44 PM

Grilled cheese meets Bitcoin: Why this food truck is embracing digital currency

You may have noticed a yellow truck parked around Seattle recently, handing out tasty grilled cheese sandwiches and warm tomato… Read More

Oct 11, 2013, 4:04 PM

Paul Allen pitches in $3M to Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has always had a love for Shakespeare, and now he’s giving away some money again to… Read More

Oct 11, 2013, 12:52 PM

‘Taste of the Future’: Whet your appetite for our new TV series with this sneak preview

It’s time to pull up a chair and sit around the dinner table with a bunch of smart people for… Read More

Oct 10, 2013, 9:40 AM

Twitter jumps into personalized breaking news with @eventparrot

Twitter has long been touting its capabilities as a breaking news service. When something big happens, odds are there’s someone… Read More

Oct 10, 2013, 9:17 AM

Nuance to buy Varolii to bolster automated customer support calls

You’ve probably received the call or text from an airline, sports team or bank — an automated message informing you… Read More

Oct 9, 2013, 5:28 PM

T-Mobile shakes things up with Shakira, unveils new celebrity ‘collaborator’

“T-Mobile: Our Hips Don’t Lie.” No, that’s not the company’s new slogan, but maybe it should be. T-Mobile US kicked… Read More

Oct 9, 2013, 4:26 PM

T-Mobile plans to offer free data roaming in 100 countries

Updated with confirmation and official details. If you’ve ever traveled with a smartphone overseas, you know how much of a… Read More

Oct 9, 2013, 1:44 PM

Teen who invented Internet-enabled dog treat dispenser wins 2nd at national science competition

It was pretty cool learning about Brooke Martin, the 13-year-old from Spokane who invented an Internet-enabled device powered by a Raspberry Pi computer… Read More

Oct 9, 2013, 1:14 PM

Getting crap done: How these entrepreneurs want to keep poop out of water in India

The waste management infrastructure in India isn’t all that effective and two entrepreneurs from Seattle want to do something about… Read More

Oct 9, 2013, 10:49 AM

Foursquare adds recommendations with new iOS update

Forget about asking your server for a recommendation. The next time you walk into a restaurant, your iPhone may tell… Read More

Oct 9, 2013, 9:36 AM

Comcast subscribers will be able to watch TV directly from a tweet

If you’re a Comcast subscriber, soon you’ll be able to watch a TV show by simply clicking on a link… Read More

Oct 8, 2013, 10:57 PM

Graphic: Here’s how Zulily blossomed into a billion-dollar behemoth in just 4 years

An overnight success story? Well, that’s not too far of a stretch when considering everything that Zulily has accomplished since… Read More

Oct 8, 2013, 2:26 PM

Specs on wheels: Women’s online eyeglass seller Rivet & Sway debuts pop-up shop on a tricycle

First robots, then custom suits, and now eye-glasses. Seattle sure is getting its share of local online apparel startups dropping… Read More

Oct 8, 2013, 10:59 AM

Next up from Nest: A better smoke alarm

Home appliance company Nest is at it again with another wi-fi connected gizmo that you never thought you needed, but… Read More

Oct 8, 2013, 9:08 AM

Chart: Zulily is bigger than Twitter, and grew faster over the past 3 years

Twitter is grabbing a lot of headlines with its plans for an initial public offering, and rightfully so with a… Read More

Oct 8, 2013, 7:10 AM

Zulily files for $100M IPO — reveals $331M in 2012 revenue, 2.2M customers

Fast-growing Zulily is looking to take the IPO plunge. The Seattle company, which sells clothes, toys and accessories for babies,… Read More

Oct 7, 2013, 9:13 PM

Boeing preps for possible future without BlackBerry, tests Android alternatives

Boeing is telling employees that it’s sticking with BlackBerry as its “standard mobile platform” after receiving assurances from BlackBerry executives… Read More

Oct 7, 2013, 11:15 AM

Amazon Fresh rival Instacart stops Trader Joe’s delivery

Grocery delivery startup Instacart seemed to be well on its way to being a significant competitor with Amazon Fresh, but… Read More

Oct 7, 2013, 11:15 AM

Networks can now track social media chatter with Nielsen’s Twitter TV ratings

TV networks can now tell how successful shows were compared to others on Twitter with a new tool from Nielsen.… Read More

Oct 7, 2013, 10:27 AM

Survive the Streets uses crowdfunding to help people on brink of homelessness

When you donate money to charity or give someone a few dollars on the street, it’s hard to tell exactly… Read More