Tech – Page 84 of 319

Nov 26, 2018, 9:21 AM

Cyber Monday sales on track to hit $7.8 billion, marks biggest online shopping day in U.S. history

Update: Adobe reported a record $7.9 billion spent on Cyber Monday, with $2.2 billion coming from smartphones. “Buy Online Pick… Read More

Nov 25, 2018, 6:00 AM

In ‘The Gift of Global Talent,’ William Kerr argues it’s time to open up, not close, our borders

Migration has been vital for the tech sector for years, but recently global migration has become a political hot-button issue… Read More

Nov 22, 2018, 8:00 AM

Geeks Give Back: It’s time for the technology community to step up and give!

This is embarrassing to admit. While the Seattle area is first in the nation in percentage of residents who give… Read More

Nov 22, 2018, 7:00 AM

In ‘The End of Animal Farming,’ Jacy Reese lays out a meat-free future thanks to science and tech

This week, millions of Americans will gather around their turkeys, enjoy some sausage-filled stuffing, and pies filled with butter for… Read More

Nov 22, 2018, 6:00 AM

Expedia CEO: ‘We haven’t given up on China’

Expedia wants to be the world’s travel platform. China is standing in its way. Expedia faces fierce competition in the… Read More

Nov 21, 2018, 2:00 PM

Slowly but surely, the internet of things is rewriting the Farmers’ Almanac as agriculture connects

One of the first industries to grasp the potential of the internet of things was agriculture, where changing weather and… Read More

Nov 21, 2018, 10:51 AM

As Zillow stock slumps, co-founder Rich Barton doubles down

Zillow Group’s stock has dropped more than 30 percent in the last two weeks, but co-founder Rich Barton is betting big… Read More

Nov 21, 2018, 7:14 AM

Shopping securely: How to take the ‘Black Hat’ out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Perhaps you’ve had your eye on that new 4K, HDR, 80-inch TV or you’ve been looking for a deal on… Read More

Nov 21, 2018, 6:00 AM

Two years after $500M acquisition, online jeweler Blue Nile eyes eventual return to public markets

In the two years since Blue Nile sold to Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street LLC for $500 million… Read More

Nov 20, 2018, 6:14 PM

Exoplanet climate analysis pinpoints best place to live in TRAPPIST-1 star system

If you had to pick a place to set up shop amid the seven planets in the TRAPPIST-1 star system,… Read More

Nov 20, 2018, 2:00 PM

Tech apprenticeship program Apprenti graduates its 1st class, sending workers to Microsoft, Amazon and others

Tyler Walser needed a new direction. A born and bred Seattleite, Walser’s studies and career have taken him to a… Read More

Nov 16, 2018, 2:31 PM

Bandai Namco Entertainment abruptly shutters mobile-focused studio in Vancouver, B.C.

Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Vancouver, B.C.-based development studio has been shut down, according to senior VP of development Landon Nguyen, who… Read More

Nov 16, 2018, 10:50 AM

Russia’s ‘perfect’ launch of cargo ship to space station clears way for crew’s trip

Russia successfully launched an uncrewed Progress cargo spaceship today to the International Space Station, using a Soyuz rocket similar to the one… Read More

Nov 16, 2018, 9:41 AM

SEC orders cryptocurrency companies to return money to ICO investors in groundbreaking settlement

A pair of cryptocurrency companies have been ordered to offer money back to investors who participated in their initial coin… Read More

Nov 15, 2018, 12:41 PM

Here’s how much Zillow is paying its new CFO to come over from Amazon

Zillow Group disclosed how much it is paying its new CFO, long-time Amazon veteran Allen Parker. Parker will receive a… Read More

Nov 15, 2018, 10:17 AM

Lyft to add default tipping to its app and automatic 5-star driver ratings starting in December

If you forget to tip or rate your driver, don’t worry — Lyft says it has your back. Even if… Read More

Nov 15, 2018, 7:13 AM

Alaska Airlines begins ticket sales for 18 daily flights from Paine Field north of Seattle

Travelers in Seattle and cities to the nearby east and north of the major tech hub can now start buying… Read More

Nov 14, 2018, 11:00 AM

Seattle Symphony’s immersive Octave 9 space to open in March and feature 24-hour music marathon

If you want to completely immerse yourself for a day in a technologically advanced, 360-degree music environment, you’re about to… Read More

Nov 14, 2018, 7:00 AM

Educative raises $2.3M from Trilogy and other investors for its programming education platform

Seattle-based coding education startup Educative on Wednesday announced it has raised a $2.3 million seed round to help it further… Read More

Nov 13, 2018, 3:03 PM

The Riveter and Alaska Airlines partner to create ‘The Official Airline of the Future of Work’

Coworking just became coflying. Seattle-based coworking space provider The Riveter announced Tuesday that it’s partnering with Seattle-based Alaska Airlines to exchange… Read More

Nov 13, 2018, 12:40 PM

Lime plans to launch 1,500 ‘LimePod’ cars in Seattle, creating largest car-sharing fleet in the U.S.

Shared bikes and scooters from transportation company Lime are already rolling across cities all over the U.S. But soon, the… Read More

Nov 13, 2018, 12:00 PM

Pay equity tech startup Syndio names Smartsheet co-founder Maria Colacurcio as CEO, lands $5M in funding

Syndio, a startup whose technology uses data to help companies identify and resolve pay equity gaps for women and minority… Read More

Nov 13, 2018, 3:00 AM

Microsoft connection: Capria fund, backed by Bill Gates, gets $20M from Paul Allen’s Vulcan

Microsoft’s fingerprints are all over the Seattle and global tech ecosystems, and here’s the latest example: a venture capital fund… Read More

Nov 12, 2018, 2:00 PM

University of Washington launching new certificate program for women in entrepreneurship

Like all entrepreneurs, Christy Johnson wears many hats. She’s currently the CEO and founder of strategy consulting firm Artemis Connection,… Read More

Nov 12, 2018, 7:38 AM

Microsoft expands Surface family with new Surface Go LTE Advanced model

Microsoft announced Monday that it is adding a new model to its Surface Go line, one that has the capability… Read More

Nov 12, 2018, 6:22 AM

First-ever Nebula award for game writers approved by professional science fiction writers organization

For the first time, game writers will be able to claim one of science fiction and fantasy’s prestigious Nebula awards.… Read More

Nov 12, 2018, 6:00 AM

Latest Porch partnership teams home services company with eBay to give shoppers a helping hand

Looking for someone to mount that TV you just picked up on eBay? Seattle-based home services company Porch is teaming… Read More

Nov 11, 2018, 8:00 AM

Government cybersecurity units: the good, the bad and the bureaucracy

Since the early days of the public internet, those of us lucky enough to have witnessed its growth and evolution… Read More

Nov 9, 2018, 1:28 PM

Suit claims Bulletproof Coffee company terminated executive after ‘brain mapping’ session

A former executive at Bulletproof 360, maker of the brain-boosting Bulletproof Coffee, accused the company of age discrimination in a new… Read More

Nov 9, 2018, 8:44 AM

After rough week on Wall Street, Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff shares leadership tactics for getting through tough times

Taking part in an on-stage interview in front of 200 people from the Seattle startup community on Thursday afternoon was… Read More