Tech – Page 274 of 319

Jun 7, 2013, 4:20 AM

Business budding for marijuana startup as investors change attitude after legalization

With the former president of Mexico beside him high up in Seattle’s tallest skyscraper, Diego Pellicer founder Jamen Shivley announced to the… Read More

Jun 5, 2013, 6:10 PM

Pokki maker SweetLabs expanding in Seattle, keeping Windows Start menu alive

Who says the Windows Start Menu is dead? SweetLabs, a San Diego-based company whose Pokki app platform replicates the functionality… Read More

Jun 5, 2013, 1:17 PM

eBay partners with New York retailer to make window shopping a reality

Window shopping may not be such a cost-free endeavor in the future if some new technologies take off. According to… Read More

Jun 5, 2013, 10:53 AM

Pandora’s box: Internet radio service’s new HTML5 site targets TV via Xbox 360, PS3

Internet radio giant Pandora announced a move into the living room today with the launch of tv.pandora.com, which is designed… Read More

Jun 5, 2013, 10:49 AM

How this Wi-Fi system enables gesture recognition technology in your house

Much like Xbox’s Kinect, today’s gesture recognition technology often requires either an expensive camera or bulky hardware. But what if… Read More

Jun 5, 2013, 10:42 AM

This chart shows what’s royally messed up in the U.S. patent system

It’s been a huge week for patents — starting with This American Life’s follow-up on Nathan Myhrvold’s Intellectual Ventures and… Read More

Jun 5, 2013, 5:00 AM

Parallels opens Johannesburg office, partners with African cloud service providers

Parallels, a privately-held company based in Renton, Wash., today announced an expansion into South Africa to help African service providers… Read More

Jun 4, 2013, 11:35 PM

Never fight for parking again: INRIX rolls out new service to help Audi drivers find parking

You’ve probably faced the parking challenge in your city, circling several blocks as you prowl for that perfect spot or… Read More

Jun 4, 2013, 9:26 PM

Put down the paintbrush: Boeing paints 777 wings with robots

At Boeing’s Everett manufacturing plant, the sound of progress is a very high-pitched whirring noise. In order to keep up… Read More

Jun 4, 2013, 5:44 PM

Ben and Jerry’s needs your help making an ice cream flavor just for Seattle

If Seattle could have its own ice cream flavor, what would it be? Apples for Amazon? Marijuana Mocha? Seahawk Salmon?… Read More

Jun 4, 2013, 4:49 PM

Intellectual Ventures responds to This American Life, insists it doesn’t sue through shell companies

Intellectual Ventures, responding this afternoon to This American Life’s latest report on its patent dealings, denies that it uses shell companies… Read More

Jun 4, 2013, 10:31 AM

WTF has McGinn done? Pinballers’ site touts Seattle mayor’s accomplishments

You may recall the website whattheheckhasobamadonesofar.com (there’s also the R-rated version here) that was launched back in 2010 by Barack Obama… Read More

Jun 4, 2013, 10:26 AM

As political heat rises on patent hoarders, Intellectual Ventures sues more banks

For the second time in the past week, Bellevue-based Intellectual Ventures has utilized its arsenal of patents in legal actions… Read More

Jun 3, 2013, 10:23 PM

Watch out, Intellectual Ventures? President Obama says enough with patent shenanigans

Now, this could get rather interesting. President Barack Obama is expected to announce measures on Tuesday that could curb the… Read More

Jun 3, 2013, 2:07 PM

Marchex co-founder John Keister announces resignation

Marchex co-founder John Keister, who has served as the company’s chief operating officer and president over the years and most… Read More

Jun 3, 2013, 10:57 AM

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse to Clearwire execs: Dish deal is not a ‘viable alternative’

Well, the rhetoric keeps rising as Sprint and Dish Network battle for Clearwire, the Bellevue-based provider of mobile broadband service.… Read More

Jun 1, 2013, 1:32 PM

This American Life: Intellectual Ventures got 90% of ongoing profits even after selling patent

Intellectual Ventures struck a deal to receive 90 percent of the ongoing profits from a patent that it sold to… Read More

Jun 1, 2013, 9:54 AM

Letter: Seattle Times objects to News Council’s ‘quasi-judicial spectacle’ and online vote

Update, June 4: The Seattle Times sent this note to the Washington News Council correcting a portion of its letter… Read More

May 31, 2013, 4:44 PM

This app uses Kinect technology to prevent you from running into things while texting

Good news for smartphone addicts who just can’t keep their eyes off the iPhone: There’s an app in development designed… Read More

May 31, 2013, 4:36 PM

This American Life airing sequel to Intellectual Ventures investigation, promising new revelations

[Follow-up: This American Life: Intellectual Ventures got 90% of ongoing profits even after selling patent] Public radio’s This American Life this weekend… Read More

May 31, 2013, 3:34 PM

One week after I-5 bridge collapse, UW hosting student steel bridge competition

Maybe Washington governor Jay Inslee should drop by the University of Washington this weekend for some ideas on how to… Read More

May 31, 2013, 1:56 PM

Adorii ties knot with daily deal site MyWedDeal

Adorii hopes it has found its perfect mate. The Seattle startup, which offered daily deals to engaged couples on everything from… Read More

May 31, 2013, 11:10 AM

Tech Moves: Dave Parker joins UP Global; Jeff Seely named to Lighter Capital board; and more

Seattle entrepreneur Dave Parker has been named vice president of product at UP Global, the new entity that comprises Startup… Read More

May 31, 2013, 10:59 AM

News Council to webcast hearing on Seattle Times series, sparking debate over public vote

The Washington News Council will hold a hearing Saturday morning on a complaint against the Seattle Times by one of… Read More

May 31, 2013, 9:23 AM

Watch this unbelievable video of daredevils climbing up the Space Needle

When the ridiculous images of daredevils climbing up Seattle’s tallest landmarks started popping up last week, the doubters came out… Read More

May 30, 2013, 8:00 PM

With increased Dish offer on table, Clearwire delays vote on Sprint bid

Bellevue-based Clearwire is delaying its vote on Sprint’s takeover offer to give the company extra time to discuss Dish Network’s new… Read More

May 30, 2013, 10:49 AM

Nuance buys Tweddle Connect for $80M to improve voice recognition software in vehicles

Nuance Communications has acquired Tweddle Connect for $80 million cash, the company announced today. The acquisition will help Nuance, which… Read More

May 30, 2013, 9:04 AM

The state of education: Yes, we suck

Ten years ago, then Boeing Commercial Airplanes boss Alan Mulally declared in front of the Seattle Rotary Club that Washington… Read More

May 29, 2013, 6:31 PM

Dish boosts offer for Clearwire to $4.40 per share as bidding war with Sprint escalates ahead of Friday vote

The bidding war continues. Dish Network has boosted its offer for Bellevue-based Clearwire, just two days before shareholders were set to… Read More

May 29, 2013, 4:43 PM

Myhrvold’s Intellectual Ventures is now going after banks, sues PNC and First National Bank of Omaha

Intellectual Ventures, the patent holding company led by former Microsoft CTO Nathan Myhrvold, is turning its attention to financial institutions.… Read More