Tech – Page 264 of 306

Survey: Washington state No. 1 in software publishing jobs, ranks third in tech wages

Technology workers are well paid in Washington state, with Seattle area entrepreneur and Code.org co-founder Hadi Partovi telling us earlier… Read More

Tesla exec on potential North Carolina sales ban: ‘It’s an inconvenience’

Tesla isn’t going to let a little legislation slow it down. The electric car maker, whose stock has soared 145… Read More

Teens create business plan for floor boards that convert footsteps into electricity

A group of Seattle-area high-schoolers is heading to a national competition after creating a business plan for piezo electric flooring… Read More

Sweet gigs: Openings at Wave, Apptio, and more!

Got some good ones lined up for ya. From marketing positions to network engineering and merchandising, here are our latest… Read More

Gov. Inslee to sign bill that counts computer science for high school math, science credit

Washington high schools will now allow computer science classes to count as a math or science requirement toward high school… Read More

A CPR coach: New $1,795 device measures chest compressions in real time

Redmond-based Physio-Control today rolled out a new technology called TrueCPR which is designed to help first responders and other health… Read More

Video: Melinda Gates tells Duke grads to reject the ‘Me Generation’ label

Duke University computer science and economics grad Melinda Gates returned to her alma mater this past weekend to deliver the… Read More

Inside La Marzocco: Starbucks’ original espresso machine gets a high-tech makeover

Walking into the La Marzocco distribution center and showroom, the ambiance is pretty low profile. Amidst the rows of smooth, stainless… Read More

Mayor McGinn on guns, jobs and upgrading Seattle PD’s IT

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn appeared on KUOW 94.9 FM this morning, discussing a wide range of issues related to the… Read More

Frazier buys pharmaceutical packaging company AndersonBrecon

Seattle venture capital firm Frazier Healthcare has joined with Philadelphia-based Packaging Coordinators to purchase AndersonBrecon, a leading contract pharmaceutical packing company. The… Read More

This app lets you create personalized placebo effects to enhance your life

Daniel Jacobs had barely entered high school when he decided he wanted to wrestle. A self-described “short, chubby kid,” he… Read More

Report: Boeing to cut 1,500 IT workers in Seattle area

The market for information technology professionals is red hot in some aspects of the Seattle technology industry, with companies like… Read More

Washington state courts pledge better security after driver license and social security numbers compromised

The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts announced this week that its Web site was the subject of a… Read More

Lumia 928 confirmed: Nokia slims down with new Windows Phone for Verizon

After weeks of rumors and leaks, Nokia this morning finally confirmed plans to release the Lumia 928 for Verizon Wireless… Read More

CEO of IAC’s CityGrid Media hits the road after 14 months

Jason Finger, who was appointed CEO of IAC’s CityGrid Media 14 months ago, has left the company to “pursue other… Read More

Attention lady hackers: Code Fellows debuts women-only bootcamp, guarantees $60K salary

Seattle’s “TechStars for engineers” wants to see more women in tech and just debuted a new class solely for female… Read More

‘The Loop’ magazine marks debut of TypeEngine iOS publishing service

Veteran tech editor Jim Dalrymple, a longtime force on the Apple beat, is branching out into the world of digital… Read More

Facebook Wi-Fi: Born at a Seattle hackathon, coming soon to a business near you

Facebook this week began the commercial rollout of a new “Facebook Wi-Fi” system for businesses. It melds location-based check-ins and… Read More

Wash. colleges debut 5-year engineering program for low-income students

You typically hear the term “redshirt” for collegiate athletics. It’s a title given to athletes who receive an extra year… Read More

Frazier Healthcare raises $281M for latest venture fund

Seattle venture capital firm Frazier Healthcare has raised $281.8 million for its seventh fund, according to a SEC filing today.… Read More

Hey, civic hackers: Here’s your chance to build apps to help solve government challenges

The City of Seattle has a plethora of open data available and now they want your help in utilizing the information… Read More

B-52 2.0: Boeing’s bombers can now change missions, redirect weapons in flight

In the past, B-52 bombers would simply receive mission information before a flight and then head up into the air.… Read More

Who wrote that song? Rhapsody becomes first music service to offer liner notes

To many listeners, one benefit of purchasing physical music is the ability to learn who was responsible for the behind-the-scenes… Read More

Cray debuts air-cooled supercomputer for just $500K

Seattle-based Cray, which builds some of the world’s fastest supercomputers normally priced in the millions, just debuted a new “budget”… Read More

In ‘bittersweet’ decision, Susan Sigl to step down as CEO of the WTIA

In a blog post titled “Transitions,” Washington Technology Industry Association CEO Susan Sigl has announced that she plans to step… Read More

Google Ventures, Maveron and others bankroll crowdfunding platform CircleUp

Maveron, the Seattle venture capital firm led by Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz and former investment banker Dan Levitan, has joined… Read More

All Property Management makes a buy, inks deal for Rental Property Reporter

Zillow has been gobbling up companies with a ferocious appetite in the past few months. But today we’re telling you… Read More

Windows 8 hits 100M licenses: ‘Very good, but not good enough,’ says Microsoft exec

Microsoft says it has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses since the launch of the new operating system last fall,… Read More

Why you should apply to TechStars (and my tips on how to get in)

“Should I apply?” = Stupid Question I almost didn’t include the “Why you should apply to TechStars Seattle” part of… Read More

Gates, Buffett say online purchase taxes are fair and good for state budgets

Billionaire buddies Bill Gates and Warren Buffett wholeheartedly agree on one thing: Online retailers need to be taxed. Speaking on… Read More