GeekWire Gala recap: A sweet night in Seattle as community comes together for annual holiday bash That was sweet! The Seattle tech community came together in a big way Thursday night at the annual GeekWire Gala,… Read More
GeekWire Gala FAQ: Here’s what to know before attending our big holiday party tonight in Seattle Tonight’s the night for the GeekWire Gala, our annual holiday extravaganza in Seattle, featuring food, drinks, music, dancing, karaoke, games… Read More
Last chance for GeekWire Gala tickets — join us this week at Seattle’s geekiest holiday party Like a seasoned holiday shopper, you’ve proven you’re a top-notch procrastinator. But time’s up, and now you need to grab… Read More
Amazon chipping in $10M in tips for customers who thank their delivery drivers during the holidays The season of giving should also be a season of thanking — especially for the delivery drivers making sure packages get… Read More
GeekWire Gala early-bird rates end this week — here’s 5 sweet reasons to attend the big bash No need to wait until Christmas, or your holiday of choice, to discover any sweet treats in your stocking. The… Read More
GeekWire Gala early bird rates end soon — grab your ticket now to Seattle’s hot holiday party If you’ve got a busy holiday to-do list going, make sure you bump this item to the top: secure early… Read More
Get your GeekWire Gala tickets as festive holiday party returns to Seattle on Dec. 12 The hap-happiest time of the year can also be the geekiest — so make sure your plans include the upcoming… Read More
Amazon’s new holiday ad featuring a singing janitor strikes similar tune to ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Dreams apparently do come true, for more than one singing janitor. Amazon’s new holiday ad, titled “Midnight Opus,” tells the… Read More
Startup creates AI Santa, using its tech to facilitate believable voice calls for the naughty and nice If artificial intelligence is indeed coming for people’s jobs, this week would be a good time to start, to help… Read More
Amazon brings back ability to use Alexa to thank and tip delivery drivers during holiday rush Next time an Amazon package hits your front step, don’t just shout thanks through the door or at the van… Read More
GeekWire Gala recap: Seattle community dances, sings and parties at annual bash A frosty night inside Seattle’s Showbox Market warmed our geeky hearts on Wednesday as the tech community came together to… Read More
5 good reasons to get your holiday geek on at the GeekWire Gala in Seattle If you’ve been procrastinating and putting off holiday plans, here’s your friendly wakeup nudge: it’s December tomorrow. And the GeekWire… Read More
Looking for a hot holiday party ticket? GeekWire Gala early-bird rates ending soon Light up your favorite holiday suit, dress or whatever makes for festive fashion, it’s almost time for the annual GeekWire… Read More
Holiday ‘Bliss’: Microsoft’s latest ugly sweater features iconic Windows XP desktop image The hills are alive on this year’s ugly holiday sweater from Microsoft. Throwing things back to the early 2000s, the… Read More
Get your GeekWire Gala tickets today, and help give back to a nonprofit that supports young people Today is a great time to secure your tickets for the GeekWire Gala. As part of our Giving Tuesday promotion,… Read More
Bill Gates offers his recommendations for what to read, watch and listen to during the holidays Bill Gates is back with one of his seasonal traditions, offering three of the best books that he read in… Read More
The GeekWire Gala — Seattle’s geekiest holiday party — returns to Showbox Market on Dec. 6 Ready to dress up and geek out? The GeekWire Gala, our annual festive holiday function, returns to downtown Seattle on… Read More
Amazon reports ‘biggest holiday shopping weekend ever’ despite its own economic concerns Despite concerns about ongoing inflation and warnings that it would be slowing its growth, Amazon reported its “biggest holiday shopping… Read More
Let’s party! Here are 5 good reasons to attend the GeekWire Gala in Seattle We’re a week away from the return of the GeekWire Gala, a holiday tradition for the Seattle tech community. If… Read More
Online shoppers spend record $11.3B on Cyber Monday, grabbing toys, electronics and more Online shoppers broke records with $11.3 billion in spending on Cyber Monday, driving 5.8% year-over-year growth and making the day… Read More
GeekWire Gift Guide: Tech leaders share ideas for gadgets, services, charity and more If you’re looking for a tech gadget or a particular online service or cause to give as a gift this… Read More
That’s a bomb sweater: Microsoft’s ‘Minesweeper’ soft-wear is a throwback to vintage video game Just in time for the 2021 holidays, Microsoft is releasing an ugly sweater that throws the style clock back to… Read More
Bill Gates’ holiday book list includes a brain booster, and giveaways at Seattle indy bookshops Voracious reader Bill Gates is constantly consuming information and expanding how much knowledge his brain can hold. Fittingly, a book… Read More
Holiday parties in a pandemic: Tableau orders 3,500 meals to go; Smartsheet serenaded virtually; more Looking for a way to celebrate the holiday season with employees while also injecting some much-needed support into the Seattle restaurant… Read More
New wrinkle in package theft: Police say suspect used Amazon uniform to pass as delivery driver A surge in online shopping during the pandemic could be an extra gift to so-called “porch pirates” looking to nab… Read More
Uber Connect brings package delivery option to app to help get holiday gifts and more across town Even if you’re not hopping in an Uber to visit friends or family during the holidays, the ride-hailing company is… Read More
New Amazon ad pays tribute to human spirit as it kicks off holiday season in the midst of pandemic “The show must go on” for Amazon as the tech giant gears up for a huge holiday shopping season in… Read More
Bill Gates strikes again as Reddit Secret Santa, gifting books, LEGOs, Oreos and more to lucky user She wanted something in the mail other than bills. She got the ultimate gifts from a Bill instead. As in… Read More
Seattle-area mall employs parking tech to give last-minute holiday shoppers access to best spaces Rather than spend time searching or competing against other drivers for the best parking spots at the mall, shoppers pressed… Read More
Windows dressing: Microsoft’s latest holiday ‘ugly sweater’ soft-wear pays tribute to XP Microsoft seems to have rebooted a holiday idea from last season and is bringing back some “ugly sweater” soft-wear that… Read More
