Zulily employees received notice last week that they’d lose their jobs in February. But many of them were surprised Wednesday to get an email notifying them that today would be… Read More
A message on Zulily’s website this weekend confirms that the online retailer is closing its doors, the latest stage in the rapid downfall of a once high-flying retail brand. “All… Read More
Zulily will lay off more than 500 employees as part of its decision to close fulfillment centers in Lockbourne, Ohio, and McCarran, Nev., according to a new filings with state… Read More
Zulily is laying off employees and closing three offices — including its Seattle headquarters — according to internal communications obtained by GeekWire and a new filing with the state of… Read More
FOLLOW-UP: Zulily shutting down offices and laying off 292 employees in Seattle Zulily is laying off more employees and facing two lawsuits over alleged unpaid invoices, in the latest signs… Read More
[This story originally appeared on Real Estate News.] Imagining what a home might look like can be tough for would-be buyers. However, a new tool from Redfin — powered by AI, of course… Read More
A frosty night inside Seattle’s Showbox Market warmed our geeky hearts on Wednesday as the tech community came together to celebrate the holidays at the annual GeekWire Gala. More than… Read More
We’re kicking off the holiday season in style tonight at our annual GeekWire Gala, with an epic night of dancing, networking, and much more on tap. Limited tickets still remain… Read More
IonQ has opened up its most advanced quantum computing platform for public availability through Amazon’s cloud-based Braket Direct Program, even as the Maryland-based company gears up to produce even more… Read More
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series profiling “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change. All six will be recognized this week at the GeekWire Gala on… Read More
Donna Moodie has a home office. But the chief impact officer at the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle prefers to surround herself with other co-working members, just two blocks away… Read More
If you’ve been procrastinating and putting off holiday plans, here’s your friendly wakeup nudge: it’s December tomorrow. And the GeekWire Gala is next week! First things first — get your… Read More
Light up your favorite holiday suit, dress or whatever makes for festive fashion, it’s almost time for the annual GeekWire Gala in Seattle. And right now is the time to… Read More
Seattle pet-sitting marketplace Rover announced Wednesday that it has agreed to be acquired by asset manager Blackstone in a deal worth approximately $2.3 billion. Company stockholders will receive $11 per… Read More
Seattle Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a report Tuesday afternoon of a suspicious package containing a white powdery substance at a mail facility for the Bill & Melinda… Read More
Broadcom, the San Jose, Calif.-based semiconductor and software tech multinational, is laying off 158 workers in Bellevue, Wash., according to a new filing with the Washington state Worker Adjustment and… Read More
Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. They will… Read More
Today is a great time to secure your tickets for the GeekWire Gala. As part of our Giving Tuesday promotion, we’re donating $5 from each ticket sold to Junior Achievement of… Read More
U.S. consumers are expected to spend between $12-to-$12.4 billion on Cyber Monday, which would exceed forecasts and set a new record, according to Adobe Analytics.
I just experienced something completely new as a sports fan on Friday. No, I didn’t get to see the Seattle Mariners win a World Series. No, I didn’t make a… Read More
OpenAI’s announcement last night that Sam Altman will return as CEO, under a newly formulated board, brings an apparent end to a wild ride that spotlighted OpenAI’s unusual corporate structure,… Read More
Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. They will… Read More
The federal courthouse in Seattle was the scene of a pivotal event in the U.S. government’s crypto crackdown Tuesday as prosecutors cemented a settlement in a landmark case against the… Read More
The OpenAI saga appears to be in a holding pattern, at least for the moment, as hundreds of employees threaten to leave en masse if the board doesn’t resign and… Read More
Emmett Shear, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitch, has reportedly been named interim CEO at OpenAI, the latest turn in a wildly dramatic weekend for the ChatGPT-maker following the… Read More
Updated at 4:21 p.m. with news of Greg Brockman’s resignation. Sam Altman, one of the most influential leaders in the burgeoning AI industry, is leaving OpenAI, the company he helped… Read More
Amazon caused a spark in the car industry Thursday, announcing a new deal with Hyundai to let customers buy cars on the tech giant’s online marketplace for the first time.… Read More
Inside one of the University of Washington’s computer science buildings on Tuesday evening, students showed off smart earrings that monitor health metrics, and earbuds that measure blood pressure. On the… Read More