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Geek of the Week: Rajalakshmi Nandakumar’s wireless tech research could help us sleep easy

Rajalakshmi Nandakumar awoke to some good news this week. Not only is the PhD candidate at University of Washington’s Paul… Read More

I used the Facetune app to try to make my selfie look as smooth as Newt and Callista Gingrich’s

I shaved over the weekend to achieve a youthful and presentable appearance. But I’ve never been as smooth as Callista… Read More

Use McDonald’s app for chance to win ‘McGold Card’ and free food for life — just like Bill Gates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Iv0vPxuE6SM No one knows for sure whether Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates even eats at McDonald’s these days, but we do… Read More

After success with mobile photography hardware, Moment turns focus to Pro Camera app and more

Moment has made a business out of creating hardware such as attachable lenses and cases meant to transform the way… Read More

Which president or first lady do you look like? Amazon helps provide answer in White House app

Amazon is helping to power a new app which offers virtual tours of the White House as well as a… Read More

AppSheet’s new ‘Spec’ feature aims to make apps easier to build using natural language, without code

Since launching in 2014, Seattle-based AppSheet has focused on helping businesses develop their own data-based apps without requiring those businesses… Read More

In first move since Amazon acquisition, Ring launches Neighbors app to help users fight crime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRna48aO6gg&feature=youtu.be Ring, the smart-home security company that was acquired by Amazon a month ago, is harnessing the power of its… Read More

At top of WorkFlowy founder’s to-do list: Keeping his app’s cult-like following happy

In January, when Jesse Patel announced plans to overhaul WorkFlowy, his quirky-but-powerful outline app, he appealed for mercy. “If you… Read More

A smarter smartphone? Teen entrepreneur pictures new app SmartLens as a ‘Shazam for visual world’

Michael Royzen is at it again. The 18-year-old Seattle software developer and entrepreneur has created another company and today released… Read More

eBay turns to augmented reality in its app to help sellers select the best box to ship an item

We’ve been waiting for a big tech company to think outside the box when it comes to the best fit… Read More

Pet-sitting startup Rover and ex-‘Baywatch’ actress named in lawsuit after woman’s dog is run over

Update, Monday, 6:30 p.m. PT: This story has been updated throughout with comments from a Rover representative. A Los Angeles… Read More

Ciara joins Russell Wilson with her own channel on fan app TraceMe — and a first look at their little girl

In the comments and chats on Russell Wilson’s superfan app TraceMe, whatever is happening or has happened on the football… Read More

Seattle startup SORO aims to boost legal weed industry with intuitive sales and analytics apps

Growing and selling legal pot isn’t like most other businesses. There are the state regulations, which require rigorous tracking of… Read More

Zillow launches ‘3D Home’ feature in Phoenix to give buyers more immersive property tour

Come on in. Look around! Home shoppers in Phoenix have that option in a technically savvy new way as Seattle-based… Read More

Volvo drivers in Seattle can get their cars fueled up or washed down thanks to new Concierge app

Seattle drivers love their Volvos — perhaps especially so when the cars are clean and full of gas. Now the… Read More

Video showing Amazon Prime Now app being used to help homeless people goes viral on YouTube

A YouTuber’s attempt to show that speedy delivery services can be used to satisfy more than our own appetite for… Read More

Say ‘cheese’ and skip the line: Seattle-based Beecher’s offers mobile ordering through app

Here’s a little mouthwatering news for you if you’re already thinking about lunch: Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, the Seattle-based artisan cheesemaker,… Read More

California officials warn against use of navigation apps steering drivers to empty (burning) streets

Navigating the Los Angeles area and avoiding traffic is a difficult enough proposition, but it must be especially scary this… Read More

Comcast subscribers lose ability to set DVR recordings via Xfinity Remote app after cable giant loses patent fight with TiVo

Comcast subscribers who relied on their mobile Xfinity TV Remote app to set a DVR recording while away from home… Read More

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Geek of the Week: Rajalakshmi Nandakumar’s wireless tech research could help us sleep easy

I used the Facetune app to try to make my selfie look as smooth as Newt and Callista Gingrich’s

Use McDonald’s app for chance to win ‘McGold Card’ and free food for life — just like Bill Gates

After success with mobile photography hardware, Moment turns focus to Pro Camera app and more

Which president or first lady do you look like? Amazon helps provide answer in White House app

AppSheet’s new ‘Spec’ feature aims to make apps easier to build using natural language, without code

In first move since Amazon acquisition, Ring launches Neighbors app to help users fight crime

At top of WorkFlowy founder’s to-do list: Keeping his app’s cult-like following happy

A smarter smartphone? Teen entrepreneur pictures new app SmartLens as a ‘Shazam for visual world’

eBay turns to augmented reality in its app to help sellers select the best box to ship an item

Pet-sitting startup Rover and ex-‘Baywatch’ actress named in lawsuit after woman’s dog is run over

Ciara joins Russell Wilson with her own channel on fan app TraceMe — and a first look at their little girl

Seattle startup SORO aims to boost legal weed industry with intuitive sales and analytics apps

Zillow launches ‘3D Home’ feature in Phoenix to give buyers more immersive property tour

Volvo drivers in Seattle can get their cars fueled up or washed down thanks to new Concierge app

Video showing Amazon Prime Now app being used to help homeless people goes viral on YouTube

Say ‘cheese’ and skip the line: Seattle-based Beecher’s offers mobile ordering through app

California officials warn against use of navigation apps steering drivers to empty (burning) streets

Comcast subscribers lose ability to set DVR recordings via Xfinity Remote app after cable giant loses patent fight with TiVo

Zillow creates new ‘3D Home’ feature with special photo app to bring 360-degree tours to listings

Working Geek: 9 technology execs share their favorite apps and software tools

Dance Reality app helps users get their footwork down in augmented reality thanks to Apple’s ARKit

UW team creates smartphone selfie system to screen for pancreatic cancer

Exclusive: Google buys Seattle health monitoring startup Senosis, bolstering digital health push

Seattle’s KEXP releases long-awaited iOS app overhaul, with help from volunteer developers

How to watch August’s total solar eclipse without actually going outside

GeekWire recommends 6 wellness apps on New Day NW

6 tech tips for a fun and festive Fourth of July

‘The D.O.D.O. Files’: Neal Stephenson’s time travel novel spawns instant spin-off

Report finds global app usage still rising, and users in the U.S. spend 135 minutes a day in them