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New Year’s Tech Resolution #3: Learn to code

If there has been one rallying cry for the tech establishment this year, it’s that everyone who can should learn… Read More

Seattle, take note: Small town of Ellensburg approves plan to build publicly-owned fiber network

While Seattle struggles to set up a city-wide fiber-to-the-home Internet network, at least one Washington town is well on its… Read More

Netflix testing new $6.99 standard definition streaming plan for new users

For budget-conscious folks looking to get their hands on the next season of House of Cards, Netflix is shaving a… Read More

Hosting a New Years Party? This website finds the best neighborhood deals on liquor

When the state of Washington moved to privatize liquor sales in 2012, consumers suddenly had a bevy of retailers to… Read More

Educational software firm Headsprout acquired

Headsprout, the 14-year-old Seattle educational software company known for the MimioReading titles, has been acquired by Cambium Learning Group’s Learning… Read More

NFL partner X2 Biosystems raises $5M to detect concussions in athletes, soldiers

By now, it is clear that traumatic brain injuries are a serious problem. Whether in sports or in military, methods… Read More

New Year’s Tech Resolution #2: Get to Inbox Zero, and stay there

To my mind, one of the universal problems of living in this digital age is having to deal with the… Read More

Geek Madness Console Wars: Xbox 360 vs. Nintendo Wii; NES vs. Intellivision

Just as a New York City man set an insane new world record today for video game collection, our own gaming competition… Read More

New Year’s Tech Resolution #1: How to build a robust backup system

While you’re getting ready for Christmas dinner, the new year is right around the corner. As you’re starting to build… Read More

Seattle CoderDojo: Free weekly weekend meetups teach your kid how to code

For some kids, Saturday morning is a time for cartoon-watching. However, for a few Seattle-area youngsters, those hours typically reserved… Read More

Apple, Google topped news coverage in 2013, leaving Microsoft in the dust

Two tech companies lead the pack when it comes to commanding the attention of print media this year, and while… Read More

Marketing fail: Samsung’s new Galaxy Gear smartwatch ad is downright awful

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch hasn’t exactly been a hit. So now, the company wants to make guys believe that the device… Read More

Feeling down? Mindbloom’s new app inspires happiness

Mindbloom’s apps are all about improving your life and the company’s newest endeavor certainly fits in that category. The Seattle… Read More

Favorite things: The 10 most loved products of the year

Brace yourselves, shoppers – there are only a few days left in the year, but the gift-giving, product-swapping season has… Read More

Push-button book reviews: BooksILove app aims to simplify reading recommendations

When recommending a new book, sometimes it can be hard to put a finger on exactly what makes it great.… Read More

Security firm RSA got $10M from the NSA to push bad crypto

Security firm RSA took $10 million from the NSA to make a flawed cipher the default in one of its… Read More

T-Mobile to unveil Uncarrier 4.0 strategy at CES

According to an invitation sent to journalists today, T-Mobile will be hosting a media event at the Consumer Electronics Show… Read More

Gates Foundation funds urine-powered fuel cells, and more

Thanks to a team at the University of West England, Bristol, it may be possible to power a cell phone… Read More

Dish reportedly looking to make bid for T-Mobile

The battle for who might buy T-Mobile is heating up. A report by Reuters today said that Dish Network is considering… Read More

Need a lift? Uber, Alaska Air offering free rides to Seattle airport

If you’re flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International on Dec. 23 or 24, Uber and Alaska Airlines are offering up a… Read More

Welcome to Washington: The most innovative state in the U.S.

Silicon Valley may get all of the buzz. But don’t underestimate the power of Seattle and its surrounding communities. A… Read More

Bill Gates is an amazing Secret Santa, Reddit user discovers

A Reddit user participating in the annual redditgifts Secret Santa gift exchange got a major surprise this week when she… Read More

SquareHub launches Family Sharing on Android, plus iOS 7 redesign

SquareHub, the family networking app, has launched its new Family Sharing feature on Android, which will allow users of its… Read More

Give the gift of GeekWire: Buy a 2014 membership today

The holiday season is here, and we know that many of you are still looking for gifts for the special… Read More

Delta CEO: In-flight cell phone calls would be a ‘disruption to the travel experience’

If you’re a frequent Delta Airlines customer and hate the idea of people making in-flight cell phone calls, there’s some… Read More

Code Fellows programming bootcamps now guarantee $100K salaries post-graduation

Code Fellows is upping its ante. The Seattle-based program, which runs two-month programming classes for aspiring software engineers, previously guaranteed a salary… Read More

Zulily shares soar 7%, tops $5 billion market value

Seattle’s newest publicly-traded company is continuing to shine on Wall Street after its spectacular IPO last month. The stock of… Read More

Seattle biotech company Acucela preps for $125M IPO on Tokyo Exchange

Seattle biotechnology company Acucela is prepping for a $125 million IPO on the Tokyo Exchange. An SEC filing published today reveals… Read More

Gates Foundation picks California university chancellor as new CEO

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced today that it has found its next chief executive: Susan Desmond-Hellman, who is… Read More

Commentary: What’s at stake in Seattle’s ride-sharing debate

Last Friday, a Seattle City Council committee met to discuss how to regulate ride-sharing services that have emerged in the… Read More