Tech – Page 36 of 319

Nov 2, 2022, 5:54 PM

Housekeeper sues Jeff Bezos over working conditions at Amazon founder’s home

A housekeeper who says she worked for nearly three years at Jeff Bezos’ Seattle-area home claims she was subjected to… Read More

Nov 2, 2022, 1:07 PM

Zillow Group beats Q3 expectations but cautions that real estate outlook remains ‘challenged’

Zillow Group beat its third quarter earnings expectations amid a slowdown in the overall housing market and rising interest rates… Read More

Nov 1, 2022, 5:05 PM

Univ. of Wash. aims to dismiss suit by computer science instructor over land acknowledgements

University of Washington leaders filed a motion Monday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by an instructor who created his own… Read More

Nov 1, 2022, 8:21 AM

After acquiring Zipwhip for $850M last year, Twilio will shut down business texting service

Twilio will sunset Zipwhip’s software after acquiring the Seattle startup for $850 million last year. According to the latest update… Read More

Oct 31, 2022, 11:43 AM

Carbon removal and propulsion tech startups are part of new cohort for maritime incubator

The Tacoma Maritime Innovation Incubator, an initiative of Washington state’s Maritime Blue economic program, has announced its second cohort. The… Read More

Oct 27, 2022, 10:54 AM

Pasito, a YC grad that helps companies manage benefits, raises $3.25M from Google and others

Portland, Ore.-based startup Pasito raised a $3.25 million seed round to fuel growth of its software that helps companies manage… Read More

Oct 27, 2022, 10:09 AM

The GeekWire Gala is back: Seattle’s geekiest holiday party returns Dec. 7

Our favorite “geek chic” holiday party, the GeekWire Gala, is taking place Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the historic Block 41… Read More

Oct 27, 2022, 9:03 AM

Amazon readies 172,000-square-foot Kirkland factory to build Kuiper satellites

Amazon says it’ll open a 172,000-square-foot production facility in Kirkland, Wash., to manufacture thousands of satellites for its Project Kuiper… Read More

Oct 26, 2022, 10:49 AM

Zillow Group lays off around 300 employees in latest tech industry job cuts

Zillow Group is slashing about 300 jobs as the Seattle company looks to curb costs amid a slowing real estate… Read More

Oct 26, 2022, 10:12 AM

After Seattle launch, personal concierge service Yohana goes nationwide to help more busy families

Yohana, the personal concierge service launched in Seattle by a robotics pioneer juggling life as a busy mom, is expanding… Read More

Oct 24, 2022, 7:39 AM

Microsoft earnings preview: Analysts bullish on cloud business despite macro headwinds

Follow-up: Microsoft revenue growth slows as cloud business helps offset Windows decline Microsoft reports its latest financial report Tuesday, kicking… Read More

Oct 22, 2022, 9:00 AM

Q&A with tech vet leading REI’s $30M fund to help founders of color get ahead in outdoor industry

The next time you “opt outside,” you might just be doing it using a brand or product that got a… Read More

Oct 21, 2022, 11:18 AM

F5 cutting about 100 jobs due to ‘current macroeconomic environment’

Seattle-based application security and delivery giant F5 is the latest tech company to lay off employees. The company confirmed Friday… Read More

Oct 21, 2022, 8:36 AM

Seattle cannabis marketplace Leafly to cut 56 jobs

Leafly, the Seattle-based online cannabis marketplace, is cutting 56 positions, or 21% of its workforce, the company announced this week.… Read More

Oct 20, 2022, 9:38 AM

Amazon’s ‘Peripheral’ brings cyberpunk prophet William Gibson’s vision up to date

The future may not be evenly distributed, but there’s a dystopia-inducing concentration of it in “The Peripheral,” a science-fiction novel by cyberpunk… Read More

Oct 19, 2022, 2:00 PM

Avalara officially goes private as Vista Equity Partners completes acquisition

Vista Equity Partners said Wednesday that it completed its acquisition of Seattle-based tax software giant Avalara. The $8.4 billion deal,… Read More

Oct 19, 2022, 1:47 PM

Eviation wins an order from Germany’s Evia Aero for 25 all-electric Alice airplanes

Arlington, Wash.-based Eviation Aircraft says Evia Aero, a nascent European regional airline that’s based in Germany, has signed a letter… Read More

Oct 19, 2022, 10:49 AM

Tech Moves: Algorithmia founder to open Seattle office for venture fund; Expedia hires new execs

— Diego Oppenheimer is now a partner and CEO-in-residence at venture capital firm and incubator Factory, which is opening a… Read More

Oct 17, 2022, 8:11 AM

Uber partners with Leafly for marijuana delivery in ‘milestone’ for cannabis industry

Uber is partnering with Seattle-based company Leafly to deliver cannabis in Toronto. It’s the first time cannabis delivery is available… Read More

Oct 15, 2022, 7:42 AM

Meet the Mariners owner: Wireless pioneer John Stanton brings leadership, passion to Seattle team

John Stanton has been leading great teams for more than four decades. The respected tech luminary helped pioneer and transform… Read More

Oct 14, 2022, 9:00 AM

Space Needle sees the light on virus-fighting technology as it tests new devices in elevators

The Space Needle opened 60 years ago with a nod toward futuristic architecture. Inside the iconic Seattle structure today, the… Read More

Oct 14, 2022, 8:04 AM

University of Washington computer science school creates ‘future of cloud infrastructure’ center

Seattle’s cloud computing prowess just got another boost. The University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science &… Read More

Oct 13, 2022, 1:05 PM

New exhibit at Seattle museum explores origins and potential of artificial intelligence

Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry opens a new exhibit this Saturday called “Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine.”… Read More

Oct 12, 2022, 9:57 AM

University of Washington computer science professor Yejin Choi wins $800K ‘genius grant’

Yejin Choi, a University of Washington computer science professor and senior research manager at Seattle’s Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence… Read More

Oct 10, 2022, 10:27 AM

‘A whole new mindset’: HR experts and researchers share tips for a successful return to office

As concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic recede, companies are still feeling their way through the future of work. Who’s… Read More

Oct 8, 2022, 9:15 AM

GeekWire Summit 2022 recap: Tech and civic leaders share insights and vision for the future

Navigating the future of work. Learning how to fight against burnout. Taking on cybersecurity threats. Gathering community. Connecting with old… Read More

Oct 7, 2022, 8:00 AM

Magic Leap jumps into the enterprise market for augmented reality in ‘coopetition’ with Microsoft

Now that the metaverse is finally getting real, Magic Leap isn’t playing games. When the mysterious augmented-reality venture was founded… Read More

Oct 6, 2022, 2:58 PM

‘Inventions We Love’ highlights innovations across retail, parenting, health and beverage technology

“Inventions We Love” returned to the GeekWire Summit stage on Thursday in Seattle, where entrepreneurs and innovators showed off devices… Read More

Oct 5, 2022, 10:14 AM

GeekWire Summit FAQ: What to know if you’re attending in-person or online

We’re less than a day away from our biggest event of the year, the 2022 GeekWire Summit, Thursday and Friday… Read More

Oct 5, 2022, 9:33 AM

Former AWS engineer avoids prison, gets 5 years probation in massive Capital One hack

A former Amazon Web Services engineer found guilty of hacking Capital One and several other companies, was sentenced to time… Read More