Tech – Page 72 of 319

Aug 27, 2019, 5:00 AM

Two airports fly higher than Sea-Tac, which falls to third in new analysis of best free Wi-Fi

You made it through airport security, now you want to make it onto the internet. A new Speedtest analysis by… Read More

Aug 26, 2019, 3:48 PM

Today on GeekWire: Elizabeth Warren in Seattle; Google and Dell vs. Microsoft; PAX losing its luster

At a campaign stop in Seattle on Sunday, just a few blocks from Amazon’s headquarters and major Google and Facebook… Read More

Aug 23, 2019, 2:26 PM

Today on GeekWire: Jeff Bezos’ first job post; modern telemedicine; unsafe products on Amazon’s marketplace

“You must have experience designing and building large and complex (yet maintainable) systems, and you should be able to do… Read More

Aug 23, 2019, 12:00 PM

Amazon-owned Audible sued by major book publishers over controversial speech-to-text feature

Some of the top publishing companies are teaming up to sue Audible, the audiobook subsidiary of Amazon, arguing that a… Read More

Aug 22, 2019, 11:37 AM

Today on GeekWire: Bezos and the Pentagon; Coffee startups brew new ideas; UW unveils tiny robot race cars

Amazon’s bid to build the Pentagon’s war cloud has been mired in accusations of favoritism since the beginning. But a newly published… Read More

Aug 22, 2019, 10:57 AM

Public records reveal T-Mobile’s plan to make Seattle a 5G hub in partnership with UW and tech giants

T-Mobile wants to make the Seattle region the capital of 5G innovation, and it has brought along an all-star cast… Read More

Aug 21, 2019, 4:37 PM

Robotic race car platform from Univ. of Washington designed to speed research around A.I.

The drive to better understand robotics and artificial intelligence now includes a cool little robotic race car thanks to researchers… Read More

Aug 20, 2019, 3:20 PM

LinkedIn blocked 21.6M fake accounts in first half of year, as scrutiny of social media giants grows

LinkedIn blocked or removed 21.6 million fake accounts on its platform from January to June of this year, a sign… Read More

Aug 20, 2019, 9:10 AM

Tech Moves: Leafly taps COO and opens Austin office; Moz adds 3 execs; Possible Finance hires recruiting chief

— Possible Finance, a Seattle startup that runs a mobile-only loan program, made two executive hires amid rapid growth for… Read More

Aug 19, 2019, 2:58 PM

Today on GeekWire: Modular smart housing; Galaxy Note10; and understanding the differences between big companies and startups

A rocket launch this morning marked a key milestone in a Seattle company’s quest to keep a closer eye on… Read More

Aug 17, 2019, 6:00 AM

Two worthy books trace the history of tech through Silicon Valley, leaving Seattle’s story still to be told

Editor’s Note: In this guest post, Tom Alberg, Madrona Venture Group managing director, reviews The Code: Silicon Valley and the… Read More

Aug 16, 2019, 8:59 PM

Geeks on Trails: Support our Hike-a-Thon team to help preserve access to our state’s natural wonders

It’s August in the Pacific Northwest, which means you shouldn’t be reading this post. You should be enjoying the natural… Read More

Aug 16, 2019, 2:49 PM

Today on GeekWire: Seattle tech on the big screen; Amazon ambassadors; notable exec hires and exits

Maria Semple’s best-selling 2012 novel “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” has been championed for its hilarious take on Seattle as well… Read More

Aug 14, 2019, 3:10 PM

Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies features strong showing from Washington

Inc. magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States is loaded with Seattle-area and… Read More

Aug 14, 2019, 1:19 PM

Today on GeekWire: Amazon senses fear; Bill Nye pans Windows; thoughts on Wired’s Google exposé

Jim Xiao thinks there’s still plenty of room to improve mobile hardware and software. The University of Washington grad (above) is… Read More

Aug 14, 2019, 12:51 PM

Prosecutors allege Capital One hacker stole data from more than 30 companies

The massive data breach that led to the stolen information of more than 100 million Capital One customers was just… Read More

Aug 14, 2019, 10:42 AM

In IPO filing, WeWork claims it can thrive in a recession as troubling indicator tanks stock market

WeWork took another step forward in its path to going public today, and the co-working giant claims it will be… Read More

Aug 13, 2019, 10:04 AM

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other Seattle tech leaders join new Sounders soccer ownership group

Editor’s note: Story updated with comments from Adrian Hanauer’s press conference. Tech is taking over soccer in Seattle. An all-star… Read More

Aug 12, 2019, 10:08 AM

Japanese automotive powerhouse Denso opens Seattle R&D office near Amazon HQ

Denso is the latest global power to plant its flag in Seattle. The Japanese automotive company, which makes components and… Read More

Aug 10, 2019, 9:00 AM

With long ties to Seattle area and Microsoft, squash attracts new interest — and a ‘Tech Challenge’

The top men and women squash players in the world will return to Bellevue, Wash., — a longtime hotbed for… Read More

Aug 9, 2019, 12:16 PM

Amazon and Capital One face legal backlash after massive hack affects 106M customers

A group of angry customers filed a lawsuit against Capital One this week following the hack that affected more than… Read More

Aug 8, 2019, 5:26 PM

Uber’s ‘Other Bets’ category, which includes Uber Freight, triples revenue in first half of 2019

Uber’s stock had a rough day in after-hours trading Thursday after the company revealed a $5.2 billion quarterly loss and… Read More

Aug 8, 2019, 1:51 PM

Pop! figurine maker Funko crushes Wall Street expectations, posting $191M in revenue in Q2

Funko continued the momentum built throughout the year in the second quarter, as the Everett, Wash. maker of the Pop!… Read More

Aug 8, 2019, 10:00 AM

Podcast monetization platform Glow raises $2.3M from high-profile slate of media investors

Podcasting technology startup Glow, a spinout of Seattle’s Pioneer Square Labs, has raised $2.3 million from a slate of investors… Read More

Aug 8, 2019, 9:47 AM

Zillow Group slows hiring for mortgage division following delayed software rollout

Sometimes lost in Zillow Group’s surprising pivot to focus primarily on transforming how people buy and sell homes is its… Read More

Aug 8, 2019, 7:00 AM

Catch up with Steve Ballmer, USAFacts founder and LA Clippers chairman, at the GeekWire Summit

Steve Ballmer and the LA Clippers made headlines this summer with one of the biggest deals in NBA free agent… Read More

Aug 7, 2019, 3:57 PM

Zulily revenue sinks 13% as QVC parent Qurate aims to stabilize online retailer’s business

Zulily’s business is on the decline. The Seattle-based online retailer saw revenue decrease 13 percent to $363 million during the… Read More

Aug 7, 2019, 2:13 PM

Avalara posts $91M in revenue, up 43%, as sales tax automation company hits 10,000 customers

Shares in Avalara are on the rise as the sales tax automation company posted rapid revenue growth and narrowing losses,… Read More

Aug 7, 2019, 1:05 PM

Zillow Group’s big bet on home sales boosts company-wide revenue 84% to $600M in Q2

Zillow Group is roughly six months into its plan to focus primarily on buying and selling homes, and so far… Read More

Aug 7, 2019, 12:35 PM

Today on GeekWire: FedEx and Amazon split; Epik drops 8chan; Adaptive Biotech plans big expansion

Highlights from today’s top stories. Subscribe here to receive this rundown daily. Amazon is thinking about equipping delivery agents with augmented reality… Read More