Articles about Geek on the Street

Companies are ‘still feeling their way’ on return to office as GeekWire celebrates opening of new HQ

GeekWire on Wednesday celebrated its new headquarters at the center of the universe — otherwise known as Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood.… Read More

As the GeekWire Summit kicks off, see what geeks on the street have to say about AI

At the GeekWire Summit in Seattle today, we’re going to hear from a variety of speakers and panelists about how… Read More

Transformational or overhyped? How these geeks at Seattle’s giant ‘Founders Bash’ think about AI

If you were looking for proof that Seattle is an AI hub, you would have found ample evidence on Thursday… Read More

Geek on the Street: Who inspires you? Summit attendees point to tech leaders, family and others

It was an inspiring first day at the 2019 GeekWire Summit. We heard Monday from leaders in technology, business, government,… Read More

We tested the Bay Area’s knowledge of Seattle tech, with some predictable and surprising results

The two most valuable companies in the world are tech corporations — do you know what they are? And do… Read More

VIDEO: Our favorite GeekWire moments of 2018

In this episode of TLDR, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and most fun GeekWire moments… Read More

Geek on the Street: What is the greatest invention of all time, and what would you invent?

The toaster oven. Post-It notes. And, uh, plumbing. That’s what people said when asked their pick for the greatest invention… Read More

Geek on the Street: What was the most memorable Uber ride you’ve ever taken?

Ah, memories. In this episode of Geek on the Street, we asked folks at Seattle Center to briefly tell us… Read More

Geek on the Street: Would you want to live to 200, and would do you anything differently?

Health technology is hot. But there are mixed feelings about aging a century or more beyond the typical current human… Read More

Geek on the Street: What was first Nintendo game you ever played, and can you hum the theme?

Just in case you’ve forgotten the music behind popular Nintendo games, you now have your chance to hear some truly… Read More

Is this really a tech ‘tahn’? Pittsburghers talk Seattle, Amazon HQ2, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos

PITTSBURGH — Longtime residents of this city like the idea of Amazon HQ2 in their city, have strong impressions of… Read More

What makes Pittsburgh’s tech scene special, and how it needs to improve

Pittsburghers love to party. We learned that on Thursday night as more than 200 people gathered at the second floor… Read More

This city is in the running for Amazon’s HQ2: But do residents really want the tech giant to move in?

PITTSBURGH — This city of bridges may be a long-shot for Amazon’s second headquarters. But residents here would certainly welcome… Read More

Pick a city, any city: Here’s what Amazon workers said, or didn’t say, about final HQ2 hopefuls

Midwest charm. Southern hospitality. East Coast bravado. Don’t expect any of those geographic personality traits when you’re attempting to ask… Read More

‘Ain’t nobody gonna trust it:’ What truck drivers think about sharing the road with self-driving vehicles

Exit 34 off Interstate-90 near North Bend, Wash., isn’t the typical pit-stop for most motorists who quickly zoom by on… Read More

Lunchtime at Whole Foods in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood. (GeekWire photo / Brian M. Westbrook)

Geek on the Street: Here’s what Whole Foods shoppers say about Amazon buying their favorite grocery store

The Whole Foods Market on Seattle’s Westlake Avenue sits at the epicenter of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters, just a few minutes… Read More

Superhero on the Street: I dressed up as Captain GeekWire and grilled the cosplayers at Comicon

With a nod to Captain America and some last-minute do-it-yourself additions to the iconic superhero’s costume, Captain GeekWire hit the… Read More

Geek on the Street: Seattle coffee lovers and makers not buzzing over high-tech robotic barista

Coffee news is big news in a city like Seattle. But the story on Monday originated further down the coast,… Read More

Who would be the tougher video-game boss to defeat: Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?

With the U.S. presidential campaign in full swing, and PAX West 2016 underway in Seattle, we decided to bridge the… Read More

Geek on the Street: What is the name of Microsoft’s search engine?

Back in 2009, GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook took to the streets of Seattle and asked random passersby a simple question: What… Read More

Geek On The Street: iPhone users react to reports that Apple will axe headphone jack

The Wall Street Journal this week reported that the next iteration of the iPhone will not have a headphone jack, confirming rumors… Read More

How can Docker improve? DockerCon 2016 attendees share their wishlists

Docker has experienced rapid growth and adoption, as evidenced by the sold-out crowd of more than 4,000 people attending DockerCon… Read More

Geek on the Street: Will Microsoft’s big LinkedIn deal go boom or bust?

Monday marked a pivotal day for business oriented social media site LinkedIn, with the announcement that it will be acquired… Read More

From PornHub to a zombie apocalypse: Talking tech with tourists and locals in New Orleans

While covering the inaugural Microsoft Envision conference in New Orleans last month, GeekWire had a chance to check out bustling… Read More

Geek on the Street: How ‘Star Wars’ influences the lives of its biggest fans

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been hotly anticipated for well over a year now, but the Star Wars universe has… Read More

Almost no one in NYC’s Central Park knows Seattle’s tech scene exists

NEW YORK — Dallas, Austin, Atlanta, Richmond, Charlotte. These are some of the cities that people in New York City’s Central… Read More

Spectators at the Dota 2 championships explain why they love watching people play video games

Why the heck do people like watching other people play video games? That’s the question we had in mind today… Read More

Geek on the Street: We went to the mall and asked, ‘Why aren’t you shopping online?’

Amazon celebrated its 20th anniversary last week with a massive sale called Prime Day, and new online retail models like Jet.com… Read More

Geek on the Street: Are you using Venmo to replace cash?

There is one particular experience that many college students have shared, including me, over the past year. A strange and unfamiliar word quickly… Read More

Geek on the Street: What happened when we gave people a virtual reality headset for the first time

What happens when people try new virtual reality technology for the first time? GeekWire hit the streets in Seattle to find… Read More