Tech – Page 70 of 319

Oct 9, 2019, 1:08 PM

The future of food is mobile, plant-based, and sustainable, experts say

Technology is transforming every sector of the economy, including the supply chain that gets food to our kitchen table. It’s… Read More

Oct 9, 2019, 1:03 PM

Live from the GeekWire Summit: Seahawks legend Doug Baldwin; Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom; Amazon exec Jay Carney

Good afternoon from the GeekWire Summit in Seattle! We’re headed into the home stretch of our annual conference with an… Read More

Oct 9, 2019, 10:59 AM

Want to build a successful organization? Embrace diversity, risk-taking and nimble thinking

To build successful, impactful businesses, leaders need to do more than just manage diversity goals. “We try to see diversity… Read More

Oct 9, 2019, 9:03 AM

Live from the GeekWire Summit: Leaders share tips on how to build impactful organizations

Good morning from Seattle, where we’re kicking off Day 2 of our eighth annual GeekWire Summit tech conference. Watch our first… Read More

Oct 8, 2019, 10:59 AM

In the absence of regulation, tech companies and law enforcement are left policing themselves

As surveillance technology is rapidly advancing — including facial recognition and devices such as Amazon’s Ring doorbell cameras — the… Read More

Oct 8, 2019, 10:42 AM

Steve Ballmer on leadership lessons from the NBA; China dilemma; Microsoft’s new devices; and more

Steve Ballmer spent more than two decades at Microsoft, leading the company from 2000 to 2014 as its CEO. But… Read More

Oct 8, 2019, 8:50 AM

Live from the GeekWire Summit: Steve Ballmer, USAFacts founder and LA Clippers chairman

Read coverage of Ballmer’s on-stage comments here. Good morning from Seattle, where we’re kicking off our eighth annual GeekWire Summit… Read More

Oct 8, 2019, 7:34 AM

Church technology startup Subsplash acquires top competitor Custom Church Apps

Subsplash, a Seattle startup that builds software and apps for churches, acquired one of its top competitors: Austin-based Custom Church… Read More

Oct 7, 2019, 9:23 AM

What should we ask our GeekWire Summit speakers? Submit your questions for Expedia CEO, Microsoft president, and other leaders

Calling all GeekWire readers: here’s your chance to be a part of live journalism on-stage at the GeekWire Summit this… Read More

Oct 7, 2019, 8:28 AM

Former NFL player gets a year in prison for wire fraud against Capital One-owned brokerage ShareBuilder

A former NFL player was sentenced to a year in prison for a “kickback scheme” that prosecutors say defrauded his… Read More

Oct 5, 2019, 8:00 AM

Between a Wi-Fi rock and a high-tech place: Expedia preaches connectivity and productivity in new Seattle HQ

The bustle of construction and prep work continues outside at the massive Seattle waterfront campus where Expedia will start moving… Read More

Oct 3, 2019, 2:00 PM

GeekWire members bolster our mission and enjoy rewards at the GeekWire Summit

The GeekWire Summit, taking place on Oct. 7-9 in Seattle, is the result of months of brainstorming, planning and collaboration… Read More

Oct 3, 2019, 8:32 AM

Seattle tech execs fund ‘Opportunity Zone’ housing, harnessing new tax breaks

Real estate developers are breaking ground on Canton Lofts in Seattle on Oct. 15, an apartment building in Pioneer Square… Read More

Oct 3, 2019, 6:00 AM

Delta updates app with new features, including security wait times being tested at Sea-Tac

Travelers in airport security lines staring at their phones could very well end up learning how long they’ll be standing… Read More

Oct 2, 2019, 6:43 AM

Melinda Gates commits $1B to ‘expanding women’s power and influence in the United States’

Melinda Gates, whose book this year documented the systemic and societal challenges that continue to face women around the world,… Read More

Oct 2, 2019, 4:00 AM

As its revenue dips, Zulily unveils price comparison feature to compete with Amazon and Walmart

Brands such as Amazon and Walmart might come to mind for customers trying to find low prices online. Now Zulily… Read More

Oct 1, 2019, 3:00 AM

‘Leafly Cannabis Guide’ uses data and design to help people better understand marijuana effects

Leafly, the Seattle-based cannabis information resource, is aiming to do more to help people understand the effects of marijuana. The… Read More

Sep 30, 2019, 2:24 PM

Google expands Seattle-area footprint with huge office purchase at new Kirkland Urban development

Google is continuing its big growth across the Seattle region. The tech giant confirmed that it completed its purchase of… Read More

Sep 27, 2019, 7:53 AM

Lawsuit over Cuban resorts accuses Expedia of illegally trafficking in property seized in Castro revolution

Travel giant Expedia Group is accused of “trafficking in confiscated property,” in a new lawsuit with ties to the Cuban… Read More

Sep 26, 2019, 5:00 AM

Jamie Dimon on Haven healthcare venture: ‘We’ve hired 50 really smart people to start analyzing and attacking problems’

It started with three guys around a table lamenting a shared problem. Interview: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on AI,… Read More

Sep 25, 2019, 7:37 AM

eBay CEO Devin Wenig steps down

Devin Wenig is stepping down as CEO of eBay, the company announced Wednesday. Wenig has led the company since 2015… Read More

Sep 25, 2019, 5:19 AM

T-Mobile CEO John Legere the ‘perfect guy’ to lead WeWork through its troubles, Yale professor says

With WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann resigning amid controversy over his leadership, talk has already turned to a long-term replacement. One… Read More

Sep 23, 2019, 4:49 PM

Facebook to acquire CTRL-labs; ‘neural interface’ startup raised cash from Amazon, Vulcan, others

Facebook will acquire CTRL-labs, a New York-based startup that is reimagining how the human brain can connect with machines. CNBC… Read More

Sep 20, 2019, 7:58 AM

IBM sues Zillow, accuses the real estate giant of building key features using Big Blue’s tech

IBM filed a lawsuit against Zillow this week, accusing the real estate giant of piggybacking off its patented technology to… Read More

Sep 20, 2019, 7:12 AM

Widespread climate walkouts expected at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Facebook and other tech companies

Climate change will take center stage in the technology industry today as thousands of employees at some of the world’s… Read More

Sep 18, 2019, 9:00 AM

Big Tech’s FTC enforcer Rohit Chopra joins the GeekWire Summit lineup

In the year and change that Rohit Chopra has served on the Federal Trade Commission, he’s quickly emerged as one… Read More

Sep 17, 2019, 9:01 PM

Toyota Group subsidiary creates new joint venture with high performance metal maker Modumetal

Seattle-based high performance metals maker Modumetal today announced a new joint venture with Nagoya, Japan-based Toyota Tsusho America, a subsidiary… Read More

Sep 17, 2019, 8:59 PM

Don’t want to be a doctor? Tech takes 14 of 25 spots on Glassdoor’s list of highest paying jobs

The only way you would maybe be upset about the money you make at your tech job is if you… Read More

Sep 17, 2019, 8:30 AM

Vancouver startup Trulioo raises $52M for identity verification tech

Vancouver, B.C.-based startup Trulioo has raised $52 million to fuel the growth of its identification technology service. The 8-year-old company… Read More

Sep 17, 2019, 8:00 AM

Seattle gaming mainstays raise cash for new mobile studio Starform

The co-founders of the Seattle mobile gaming company Z2, which was acquired by Candy Crush-maker King four years ago, have… Read More