Tech – Page 277 of 319

May 11, 2013, 10:33 AM

Report: Boeing to cut 1,500 IT workers in Seattle area

The market for information technology professionals is red hot in some aspects of the Seattle technology industry, with companies like… Read More

May 11, 2013, 10:15 AM

Washington state courts pledge better security after driver license and social security numbers compromised

The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts announced this week that its Web site was the subject of a… Read More

May 10, 2013, 8:17 AM

Lumia 928 confirmed: Nokia slims down with new Windows Phone for Verizon

After weeks of rumors and leaks, Nokia this morning finally confirmed plans to release the Lumia 928 for Verizon Wireless… Read More

May 9, 2013, 2:27 PM

CEO of IAC’s CityGrid Media hits the road after 14 months

Jason Finger, who was appointed CEO of IAC’s CityGrid Media 14 months ago, has left the company to “pursue other… Read More

May 9, 2013, 10:07 AM

Attention lady hackers: Code Fellows debuts women-only bootcamp, guarantees $60K salary

Seattle’s “TechStars for engineers” wants to see more women in tech and just debuted a new class solely for female… Read More

May 9, 2013, 8:42 AM

‘The Loop’ magazine marks debut of TypeEngine iOS publishing service

Veteran tech editor Jim Dalrymple, a longtime force on the Apple beat, is branching out into the world of digital… Read More

May 8, 2013, 3:28 PM

Facebook Wi-Fi: Born at a Seattle hackathon, coming soon to a business near you

Facebook this week began the commercial rollout of a new “Facebook Wi-Fi” system for businesses. It melds location-based check-ins and… Read More

May 8, 2013, 2:06 PM

Wash. colleges debut 5-year engineering program for low-income students

You typically hear the term “redshirt” for collegiate athletics. It’s a title given to athletes who receive an extra year… Read More

May 8, 2013, 10:46 AM

Frazier Healthcare raises $281M for latest venture fund

Seattle venture capital firm Frazier Healthcare has raised $281.8 million for its seventh fund, according to a SEC filing today.… Read More

May 8, 2013, 10:09 AM

Hey, civic hackers: Here’s your chance to build apps to help solve government challenges

The City of Seattle has a plethora of open data available and now they want your help in utilizing the information… Read More

May 7, 2013, 1:17 PM

B-52 2.0: Boeing’s bombers can now change missions, redirect weapons in flight

In the past, B-52 bombers would simply receive mission information before a flight and then head up into the air.… Read More

May 7, 2013, 10:40 AM

Who wrote that song? Rhapsody becomes first music service to offer liner notes

To many listeners, one benefit of purchasing physical music is the ability to learn who was responsible for the behind-the-scenes… Read More

May 7, 2013, 9:16 AM

Cray debuts air-cooled supercomputer for just $500K

Seattle-based Cray, which builds some of the world’s fastest supercomputers normally priced in the millions, just debuted a new “budget”… Read More

May 7, 2013, 9:13 AM

In ‘bittersweet’ decision, Susan Sigl to step down as CEO of the WTIA

In a blog post titled “Transitions,” Washington Technology Industry Association CEO Susan Sigl has announced that she plans to step… Read More

May 7, 2013, 7:58 AM

Google Ventures, Maveron and others bankroll crowdfunding platform CircleUp

Maveron, the Seattle venture capital firm led by Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz and former investment banker Dan Levitan, has joined… Read More

May 7, 2013, 2:00 AM

All Property Management makes a buy, inks deal for Rental Property Reporter

Zillow has been gobbling up companies with a ferocious appetite in the past few months. But today we’re telling you… Read More

May 6, 2013, 9:01 PM

Windows 8 hits 100M licenses: ‘Very good, but not good enough,’ says Microsoft exec

Microsoft says it has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses since the launch of the new operating system last fall,… Read More

May 6, 2013, 12:10 PM

Why you should apply to TechStars (and my tips on how to get in)

“Should I apply?” = Stupid Question I almost didn’t include the “Why you should apply to TechStars Seattle” part of… Read More

May 6, 2013, 10:07 AM

Gates, Buffett say online purchase taxes are fair and good for state budgets

Billionaire buddies Bill Gates and Warren Buffett wholeheartedly agree on one thing: Online retailers need to be taxed. Speaking on… Read More

May 6, 2013, 9:48 AM

Nintendo courts smartphone apps, stays away from smartphones

The headline today in the Japan Times is an attention-grabber: “Nintendo taps smartphone apps for console boost.” Finally, Mario and… Read More

May 6, 2013, 7:04 AM

Fast-growing Tableau sets IPO range at $23 to $26 per share

Tableau Software, the fast-growing 10-year-old Seattle company which helps businesses and organization make better sense of their data, has set… Read More

May 4, 2013, 4:17 PM

The future of the inbox

My inbox is a horribly inefficient way to manage the requests that come into me. On any given day, I… Read More

May 3, 2013, 9:51 AM

Gates, Myhrvold tap startup vet to lead ‘Global Good’ technology initiative

The position of “Vice President of Global Good” at Intellectual Ventures made news even before it was filled. The Bellevue company,… Read More

May 3, 2013, 7:44 AM

Can Classmates come back? CEO says ‘major progress being made’

Founded in 1995 by a former Boeing employee, Classmates.com was one of the original social networks. The Seattle company, which… Read More

May 3, 2013, 7:14 AM

Bitcoin: CoinLab files $75M suit vs. Mt. Gox exchange, alleges breach of contract

A partnership between Seattle tech company CoinLab and Mt. Gox, the largest Bitcoin exchange, promised to bring better stability, liquidity… Read More

May 2, 2013, 5:19 PM

Mobile ad spending drives slight revenue growth for Marchex

More spending toward mobile consumers helped Seattle-based online advertising company Marchex, as it reported a slight bump in revenue on… Read More

May 2, 2013, 4:06 PM

Put a ring on it: Blue Nile sales spike 17% due to engagement ring demand, but shares down

Engagements were a plenty for the past three months and that was good news for Seattle online jewelry retailer Blue Nile.… Read More

May 2, 2013, 1:26 PM

Shares of Blucora spike as profit doubles in first quarter

Blucora, the Bellevue search and tax preparation company formerly known as InfoSpace, today reported a 43 percent first quarter revenue growth from… Read More

May 1, 2013, 4:30 PM

Where’s my spaceship? Longing for an intergalactic future

I was scrolling through my news app this week when I saw the headline: “Virgin Galactic plane makes successful test… Read More

May 1, 2013, 3:40 PM

Steve Wiebe, Seahawks players coming to EMP for Game Nite 2

As if the EMP’s Art of Video Games exhibit could not get any more bad-ass, now local NFL stars and a Donkey… Read More