Tech – Page 49 of 319

Apr 26, 2021, 7:00 AM

Why ‘deepfake geography’ presents significant risks — and how researchers are detecting it

“Seeing is believing.” It’s an aphorism that used to be a lot more true than it is today, now that… Read More

Apr 22, 2021, 9:00 AM

GeekWire Awards 2021: Geeks Give Back celebrates groups that better our community

There’s no doubt that it has been a challenging year for nearly everyone for so many reasons. Happily, the Seattle… Read More

Apr 22, 2021, 8:00 AM

Vulcan and Tableau team up to protect the planet with EarthRanger data analysis project

Every year between three and four percent of Africa’s estimated 350,000 elephants die at the hands of ivory poachers. While… Read More

Apr 21, 2021, 2:18 PM

Drones, radars, pizza makers among finalists for Hardware of the Year at the GeekWire Awards

The finalists for this year’s hardware and gadget category at the GeekWire Awards run the span of aviation to anchovies.… Read More

Apr 21, 2021, 12:20 PM

‘Be bold and humble’: Lessons from UiPath’s journey as ‘RPA’ startup goes public with $1.3B IPO

The news: UiPath had one of the biggest IPOs ever for a U.S. software company, raising $1.3 billion as it… Read More

Apr 20, 2021, 2:52 PM

Avalara acquires assets from DAVO, which helps small businesses automate sales tax compliance

Seattle-based tax automation company Avalara announced Tuesday that it has acquired assets from DAVO Technologies, a company that helps small… Read More

Apr 19, 2021, 8:59 AM

Expedia launches brand refresh, new features and ad campaign in anticipation of travel surge

Gearing up for a resurgence in travel, Seattle-based Expedia Group is refreshing its flagship Expedia brand with updated features across… Read More

Apr 18, 2021, 8:00 AM

Society of Women Engineers group at University of Washington aims to close the gender gap

A hackathon hosted by the Society of Women Engineers at the University of Washington later this month wants to play… Read More

Apr 15, 2021, 8:00 AM

GeekWire Awards 2021: Learn about the 5 finalists for Innovation of the Year

Innovators across the Seattle area are tackling problems big and small with a variety of breakthroughs and technologies. Whether it’s… Read More

Apr 13, 2021, 8:00 AM

GeekWire Awards 2021: Check out the 5 finalists for Workplace of the Year

After a year in which the definition of “workplace” became especially fluid, our understanding of what makes for a great… Read More

Apr 12, 2021, 3:39 PM

Meet Mike Lewis, a longtime Seattle journalist and GeekWire’s newest reporter

You may know him as Seattle’s Storyteller. You may know him as the owner of Streamline Tavern. And now, you’ll… Read More

Apr 9, 2021, 2:00 PM

Short-seller hits Porch Group with litany of claims, questions its accounting for Lowe’s stock sale

An investment firm with a short position in Porch Group, standing to benefit if its share price falls, released a… Read More

Apr 8, 2021, 12:21 PM

CoinFlip brings cryptocurrency ATMs to Washington state as demand soars for bitcoin-buying machines

CoinFlip, a supplier of cryptocurrency ATM machines, is bringing the ease of bitcoin transactions to locations across Washington state. The… Read More

Apr 7, 2021, 2:57 PM

Google to begin opening some Seattle-area offices for optional in-person work starting April 20

Google has announced plans to start bringing workers back to the company’s offices in the Puget Sound region, including on… Read More

Apr 7, 2021, 8:41 AM

T-Mobile launches home internet service and small town initiative as part of latest ‘Un-carrier’ move

The news: T-Mobile made a series of announcements Wednesday as part of its latest ‘Un-carrier’ initiative, including the official launch of… Read More

Apr 2, 2021, 8:47 AM

Bill Gates says there are too many low-quality SPACs, but he’s firmly focused on the quality ones

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates hinted at a SPAC bubble, noting in an interview with CNBC on Friday that he’ll be… Read More

Apr 2, 2021, 8:39 AM

Domain name registry Donuts acquired again, this time by Ethos Capital

The news: Donuts, a domain name registry based in Bellevue, Wash., has been acquired by Ethos Capital, a private equity… Read More

Apr 1, 2021, 12:16 PM

Dish rips T-Mobile for being anti-competitive over plan to shut down network used for Boost Mobile

Dish Network is not happy with T-Mobile over its plans to shut down a network still used by millions of… Read More

Mar 31, 2021, 8:17 AM

Former Rover board member and pet-tech veteran Aaron Hirschhorn dies in Miami boating accident

Aaron Hirschhorn, a tech veteran and former board member at Seattle-based Rover, died Sunday in a boating accident near Miami… Read More

Mar 29, 2021, 1:10 PM

T-Mobile will switch to YouTube TV and end its own live TV services in expanded Google partnership

T-Mobile will make Google Messages its default messaging app for customers on Android devices, provide new backup and storage options… Read More

Mar 27, 2021, 6:00 AM

DEI tech reimagines workplace equity and attracts investors amid mounting calls for change

When Kim Vu joined fintech startup Remitly as the head of diversity and inclusion two years ago, she spent hours… Read More

Mar 24, 2021, 5:00 AM

RealNetworks launches AI robocall blocker, aims to ‘lead the charge’ in battle against spam calls

The news: RealNetworks released a new product Wednesday aimed at blocking robocalls, which are on the rise and have become the… Read More

Mar 20, 2021, 8:00 AM

Commentary: We must prepare our systems of learning for future disruptions with equitable access to opportunity

Washington’s K-12 system was woefully underprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. While our educators have done an admirable job, too many… Read More

Mar 17, 2021, 3:22 PM

IXL Learning acquires Rosetta Stone in latest deal for language education software company

Rosetta Stone is under new ownership — again — as it announced its acquisition Wednesday by San Mateo, Calif.-based edtech… Read More

Mar 17, 2021, 1:14 PM

Tech voices speak out against anti-Asian hate crimes in wake of Atlanta shootings

The killing of eight people, including six Asian women, near Atlanta on Tuesday has sparked a wave of grief and… Read More

Mar 16, 2021, 2:07 PM

Smartsheet beats Q4 estimates as revenue rises 40% to $109.9M

Smartsheet beat expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter earnings, reporting revenue of $109.9 million, up 40% year-over-year, and non-GAAP earnings… Read More

Mar 15, 2021, 4:39 PM

Seattle-area tech exec pleads guilty in scheme to obtain and launder $5.5M in PPP loans

A Washington tech executive charged in a scheme to obtain more than $5.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans… Read More

Mar 15, 2021, 7:00 AM

NASA drone test demonstrates use case for compact radars built by Bill Gates-backed Echodyne

Recently concluded NASA tests prove that compact radars built by Echodyne will allow drones to fly autonomously in crowded airspace.… Read More

Mar 11, 2021, 1:02 PM

Wave will pay $900K to 23K customers following AG investigation over hidden fees

Seattle-area telecommunications provider Wave will pay $900,000 to more than 23,000 customers across Washington, Oregon, and California for failing to… Read More

Mar 11, 2021, 11:15 AM

Pacific Northwest National Lab gets green light to design and build a $75M grid storage facility

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will begin designing and building a $75 million facility in Eastern Washington that will… Read More