Tech – Page 284 of 319

Mar 7, 2013, 9:16 AM

GeekWire at 2 years: Where we’ve been, and where we’re going from here

We’re still buzzing from last night’s GeekWire Ping Pong & Anniversary Bash, where we were joined by more than 600… Read More

Mar 7, 2013, 9:15 AM

Vittana founder Chakrabarti steps down as Lovell takes the helm

Kushal Chakrabarti is stepping down from the educational microloan non-profit Vittana, handing the reins of the organization over to Rebecca Lovell… Read More

Mar 6, 2013, 9:18 AM

Nathan Myhrvold’s Intellectual Ventures settles with Lattice

Nathan Myhrvold’s Intellectual Ventures has reached its second settlement agreement in its case against manufacturers in the semiconductor industry. The company announced… Read More

Mar 5, 2013, 3:11 PM

Need a tech job? Study shows 80 percent of Seattle CIO’s plan to hire IT staff in 2Q

If you’re in the Seattle market for an IT job, this is your time. A study from Robert Half Technology surveyed more… Read More

Mar 5, 2013, 8:03 AM

Guy Kawasaki joins board of Writer.ly to help transform the way authors self publish

When you are a startup company, it’s sure nice to have a leading evangelist in your corner. Well, Seattle upstart… Read More

Mar 4, 2013, 2:43 PM

NCAA lifts in-game Tweet limit: Will the University of Washington follow suit?

Back in November, we reported on the University of Washington’s athletic department and its controversial policy to limit the number… Read More

Mar 3, 2013, 9:52 PM

100 bad-ass costumes from Emerald City Comicon 2013

Diehard sports fans hang out at sporting events. Passionate movie fans are usually at the theater. And for those who… Read More

Mar 1, 2013, 11:40 AM

Here’s how Google Glass could help you at the airport

Last week, Google showed off its new Google Glasses demo video and also introduced an #ifihadglass competition that encouraged people to… Read More

Mar 1, 2013, 9:57 AM

Smashing Ideas helps bring Wizard of Oz back to life on the tablet

L. Frank Baum, author of the classic children’s book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” probably wouldn’t have guessed that his… Read More

Mar 1, 2013, 7:24 AM

Florida court hands victory to Expedia, other online travel companies over lodging tax

Expedia and other online travel companies won a crucial decision this week when the The First District Court of Appeals in… Read More

Feb 28, 2013, 8:40 PM

Taking on telecommuting: Maybe Marissa Mayer was right

Yahoo’s recent work from home uproar caused the pundit class to claim that one company’s internal decision was a mandate… Read More

Feb 28, 2013, 4:48 PM

Private jet service Arrow to adjust pricing as initial member interest soars

A lot of geeks must really want to travel in style between Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area. Arrow,… Read More

Feb 28, 2013, 4:04 PM

Layoffs hit Memory Lane, operator of Classmates.com

Memory Lane, the social networking site that operates Classmates.com, has laid off staffers at its offices in the Seattle area,… Read More

Feb 28, 2013, 4:00 PM

How to bypass the New York Times paywall: Go to Starbucks

Those who like reading the New York Times but don’t want to pay for an online subscription have a new… Read More

Feb 28, 2013, 2:37 PM

Groupon CEO’s funny farewell is a model of candor

Say what you will about Andrew Mason’s reign as CEO of Groupon, he sure knows how to say goodbye. Mason… Read More

Feb 28, 2013, 2:23 PM

Youth movement: Paul Allen donates $7.5 million to five up-and-coming scientists

Paul Allen is giving his money to five young scientists he thinks need a little cash to answer fundamental questions… Read More

Feb 28, 2013, 8:25 AM

Geek paradise: A video tour of the MakerHaus workshop

If there’s a geek paradise in Seattle, a 10,000-square-foot creative playground nestled in Fremont might just be it. Welcome to… Read More

Feb 27, 2013, 4:11 PM

Map: Here’s what Seattle would look like after the Zombie Apocalypse

Ever wondered what Seattle would look like if the Apocalypse happened and zombies took over the town? Thanks to a years… Read More

Feb 27, 2013, 2:50 PM

Why these proposed advertising taxes in Ohio and Minnesota are a dangerous bet

With many states depending on sales tax for revenue, it’s only natural that they want to focus on ways to… Read More

Feb 27, 2013, 12:25 PM

Seattle rolling out ‘Predictive Policing’ software to anticipate where crime happens

The Seattle Police Department is hoping to keep the city safe by using data that better predicts where crime may… Read More

Feb 27, 2013, 10:26 AM

Study shows how to get more followers on Twitter

Here’s how to get more followers on Twitter: Be positive, be clear and share quality stuff. That’s according to a… Read More

Feb 27, 2013, 8:25 AM

Turning coins into digital currency, Coinstar expands PayPal trial

The digital and physical worlds are colliding, and Coinstar is poised to take advantage of the trend. The latest example… Read More

Feb 26, 2013, 11:10 PM

How to pick a perfect tablet: The ultimate decision tree

Figuring out which tablet to buy isn’t easy these days. Just ask Olen Ronning, user experience designer at the Artefact… Read More

Feb 26, 2013, 5:27 PM

Marc Barros steps down from wearable camera maker Contour, says it’s time for ‘fresh legs’

Marc Barros is stepping down as CEO of Contour, the fast-growing Seattle maker of helmet-mounted cameras used in action sports… Read More

Feb 26, 2013, 5:00 PM

FAA denies reports of Dreamliner flight tests starting next week

Reports were out today that the Federal Aviation Administration was close to approving test flights of Boeing’s Dreamliner, but the… Read More

Feb 26, 2013, 2:50 PM

StudentRND members launch Kickstarter for radiation detector, raise $13K in one week

Some Kickstarter campaigns fail to get off the ground and never reach funding goals. A project created by two members… Read More

Feb 26, 2013, 12:50 PM

Music sales up, illegal downloading down as people turn to streaming services

There was a point in the past decade when it seemed as if technology, largely by way of illegal peer-to-peer… Read More

Feb 26, 2013, 11:07 AM

Poll: Are tech workers more productive at home or in the office?

Do you get more done at home or the office? That’s the debate flying around tech circles these days after… Read More

Feb 26, 2013, 10:19 AM

Forbes says Seattle is 5th-best city for good jobs

According to Forbes’ latest list of the best cities for good jobs, Seattle is doing pretty well for itself. Out… Read More

Feb 25, 2013, 2:40 PM

Spotify competitor: Google reportedly developing subscription music service

Dear Spotify, Rhapsody and any other music-streaming service out there: Here comes Google. The Wall Street Journal and now Bloomberg are reporting… Read More