Generation App: Why Pinterest’s simple but powerful platform appeals to users, retailers, and advertisers Pinterest’s model — a photo-centric online bookmarking tool — doesn’t feel particularly groundbreaking, which is why some people find its monumental success… Read More
Generation App: Why Twitch is ‘magical’ for millions of streamers and viewers For people who don’t play or watch video games, it can be difficult to conceptualize just how powerful Twitch is. But… Read More
Generation App: The fascinating Pokémon Go craze, explained By now, you’ve probably been alerted to the overnight sensation that is Pokémon Go by the internet buzz, strange behavior… Read More
Generation App: Why Facebook’s WhatsApp is the world’s most powerful messaging platform What’s up with WhatsApp? With more than 1 billion users across the globe, the app is by far the world’s most… Read More
Generation App: How Tinder is redefining romance and shaking up the dating world Tinder is spreading like wildfire, facilitating more than 26 million matches and 1.4 billion swipes per day. The swiping model it… Read More
Casting call: GeekWire is looking for millennials to talk Pinterest, Twitch, Postmates, and more If you’re a Pinterest prodigy, Twitch talent, or just someone who’d like to chat about your favorite apps, then we… Read More
Generation App: Who needs cable anyway? Why so many people are cutting the cord If you ask many people in their 20s how they watch TV, there’s a good chance they won’t say cable. About… Read More
Generation App: Why do we still use Craigslist? The surprising longevity of the web’s most awful and useful online marketplace Over the past two decades, Craigslist has maintained its market share in the online classified space, despite neglecting to make any… Read More
Generation App: Is Waze a life-saver or public menace? Why the driving app is so polarizing Traffic, like root canals, mosquitos, and papercuts, is a universally hated phenomenon. So it stands to reason that an app… Read More
Generation App: Twitter and the changing news media landscape It may be hard to believe, but Twitter is nearly a decade old. The platform has seen its ups and… Read More
Generation App: Why millennials are choosing Venmo over cash If you’re over 40, you probably don’t fire up Venmo on the daily. But for many millennials, it’s hard to… Read More
Generation App: Why Snapchat is more than just sexting Snapchat, more commonly known by the over-30 crowd as “that sexting app,” is experiencing a meteoric rise. The app has an… Read More
Casting call: GeekWire is looking for digital natives to talk Tinder, Craigslist, and more Do you swipe right in your sleep? Can you divine the perfect roommate from Craigslist? Have you figured out how… Read More
Generation App: Millennials share the secrets of Spotify in the premiere of GeekWire’s new podcast Snapchat’s just for sexting, right? Why would I link an app to my bank account? What makes Spotify so special?… Read More
