Amazon sold billions of products during holiday period; third-party sales up 50% globally Amazon said it delivered billions of products globally this holiday season as it wraps up what is expected to be… Read More
GeekWire Gala FAQ: What to know for Thursday’s festive holiday party The geekiest holiday party is just around the corner. We’ve got a great crowd coming out for the GeekWire Gala, presented… Read More
Holiday gift guide for science books: Find your way through parallel universes in print Parallel universes are big in science fiction, popping up in shows ranging from the “Terminator” movies to “The Man in… Read More
My parents are wowed by Amazon, LimeBikes and more as longtime visitors return to big, new Seattle Getting together with family during the holidays — especially with members who visit from across the country — is a… Read More
Fir real? Amazon cuts further into holiday tradition and will ship 7-foot-tall Christmas trees this season One of the things I love most about Christmas every year is the ritual of picking out the right tree… 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
Cat treats! Bill Gates strikes again as Reddit Santa, surprising feline fanatic with giant box of goodies Well isn’t this just purrfect. Everyone’s favorite secret billionaire Santa, Bill Gates, has made the holiday extra special yet again… Read More
Melinda Gates wants curious kids to unwrap their full STEM potential with these holiday gift ideas If the holiday gift tag is signed “Melinda,” chances are pretty good that that gift will be an inspiring one… 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
Geek Fashionistas: Check out photos of our best-dressed GeekWire Gala guests Who says high-tech can’t do high fashion? Attendees at last night’s sold-out GeekWire Gala brought their sartorial A-games. Our annual holiday… Read More
Small Seattle-area team helps Oreo target fans directly with limited holiday cookies and tins If you want to leave Santa a cookie with a little extra special holiday flare this season, Oreo is on… Read More
Amazon Prime’s US membership grew 35% to 54 million in 2015, research group says Amazon’s sales pitch to consumers about the benefits of the company’s Prime program continues to resonate, research suggests. In a… Read More
Xbox One Elite controllers are selling out, despite their high price If you are planning on purchasing an Xbox One Elite Controller sometime soon, well, you’d better get a move-on. According… Read More
Geek-o-ween 2015: The best costumes from Seattle startups Seattle tech companies are getting into the Halloween spirit in true geek fashion — with a social media costume competition.… Read More
The good, bad and ugly: Send us your holiday party stories It’s a time-honored tradition, the holiday party. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen your drunk boss get on stage and… Read More
GeekWire Calendar Picks: WSTA Holiday Celebration, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, and more As the holidays approach, the tech community has the opportunity to reflect on 2014 and celebrate the innovation yet to… Read More
GeekWire Picks: 12 geeky books to give (and read!) this holiday season Thanksgiving and the retail bonanza that follows mark the official start of the holiday shopping season. Stores are gearing up… Read More
Podcast GeekWire Radio: Our 3rd Annual Geeky Holiday Gift & Gadget Guide Which gadgets should you buy for the geeks on your list? And which should you put on your own wish… Read More
Google offers holiday Chromebook buyers 1TB free cloud storage In an attempt to put laptops running its Chrome OS at the top of holiday gift lists this year, Google… Read More
Shopping with smartphones: Apple’s iOS users outspent Android by 5X on Christmas An IBM analytics report found that as a percentage of online sales on Christmas Day, people using iOS devices bought… Read More
Tons of traffic: Amazon dominates online retail during Christmas week The holiday numbers speak for themselves: Amazon is the biggest online shopping site, and it’s not even close. New website… Read More
Chart: Here’s how much Americans are spending online this holiday season Americans are spending a lot of dough online this holiday season, with comScore reporting that $33.8 billion has been spent online… Read More
Microsoft: Xbox 360 registers biggest week in its history Microsoft says its Xbox 360 sold more than 960,000 units in the U.S. during the past week, setting a new… Read More
