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Fourth of July

Geek of the Week: Tom Bates is the brains behind the fireworks that burst over Seattle on July 4

For a guy who likes to blow stuff up, Tom Bates can come across as rather reserved. But every Fourth… Read More

The American Dream: What the U.S. means to immigrant entrepreneurs and tech leaders

Manny Medina was 20 years old when he came to the United States to pursue opportunities in engineering. “For me,… Read More

Pyrotechnics pros wire 10,000 pounds of explosives for Seattle’s big July 4 fireworks show

Pyrotechnics professionals worked under the warm Seattle sun on the 3rd of July in preparation for the big show that… Read More

See the technology behind Seattle’s Fourth of July fireworks show

Seattle hosts one of the most impressive Fourth of July fireworks shows in the nation. Set to a dramatic soundtrack,… Read More

Headed to Gas Works for Seattle fireworks? Save the headache and take Uber, bike, or public transit

Gas Works hosts one of Seattle’s most epic Fourth of July parties. Big crowds (and traffic) flock to the iconic… Read More

6 tech tips for a fun and festive Fourth of July 

The Fourth of July is one of our nation’s oldest rituals but tradition shouldn’t stop you from taking advantage of… Read More

Fireworks Lady Liberty

Virtual reality fireworks: Ex-Double Down CEO has a blast launching stealthy new startup

We won’t question your patriotism if you’re apprehensive about battling big crowds to take in a fireworks show this Fourth… Read More

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Hubble Space Telescope celebrates the Fourth of July with galactic fireworks

Kiso 5639 is just a tadpole when it comes to galaxies, but it’s a real firecracker in a picture unveiled… Read More

5 tech tips for your Fourth of July weekend

In terms of technology, a lot has changed since July 4, 1776. We have radios. We have TVs. We have… Read More

Amazon shows it’s no scrooge when it comes to 4th of July

Amazon.com is getting into fireworks. No, don’t worry, the company isn’t selling them online. The company has stepped up as… Read More

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