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AI thrilled the video star: Seattle musician uses unique tech to generate imagery for his song

by Kurt Schlosser on August 20, 2022August 19, 2022 at 2:23 pm

Someone once famously said that “video killed the radio star.” Forty-one years after that song helped ironically launch MTV, the question in 2022 is, what will artificial intelligence do for… Read More

A sneak peek inside Till Dawn, a new video game-themed bar and cafe in Seattle

by Nate Bek on August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 at 7:58 am

From the outside, Till Dawn looks nondescript. But when you first enter the new neighborhood bar in West Seattle, it feels like a video game-induced trip. The walls are covered… Read More

No hiding from its popularity: At 20, Geocaching still seeks to turn players on to worldwide game

by Kurt Schlosser on August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 at 10:12 am

More than 20 years after getting its start in Seattle, Geocaching is still hiding and seeking — and attracting new players all over the world. The game, which combines GPS technology… Read More

Amazon sets global debut times for new ‘Lord of the Rings’ series on Prime Video

by Kurt Schlosser on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 at 9:40 am

Amazon has set the premiere times for the global debut of the hotly anticipated Prime Video series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Two episodes of the… Read More

New TV show from MGM called ‘Ring Nation’ uses surveillance video footage from Ring cameras

by Samson Amore on August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 at 10:54 am

[Samson Amore is a reporter for dot.LA] Comedian Wanda Sykes’ latest venture is turning video from your smart home network into a TV show. The primetime Emmy winner and star… Read More

A long, strange, EV trip: Father-son drive from L.A. to Seattle illustrates road ahead on charging needs

by Kurt Schlosser on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 at 12:41 pm

Aaron Blank set out for a West Coast road trip with his son to see some baseball and more between Los Angeles and Seattle and back down. He came away… Read More

In race to promote diversity and inclusion, Acumatica sponsors women-led IndyCar team

by Kurt Schlosser on August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 at 10:34 am

Acumatica is hitting the gas on its marketing initiatives. The Kirkland, Wash.-based maker of cloud-based enterprise resource planning software is the primary sponsor of an IndyCar run by Paretta Autosport,… Read More

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Amazon teaming with viral content creators Dude Perfect for alternate Prime Video football stream

by Kurt Schlosser on August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 at 2:21 pm

The NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” is already going to look different this season as Amazon becomes the exclusive home for the broadcast on Prime Video. Now the tech giant is… Read More

Worth the drive: An inside look at Topgolf’s newest high-tech sports venue — within range of Seattle

by Kurt Schlosser on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 at 7:52 am

A modest tee shot away from Boeing’s airplane assembly factory in Renton, Wash., golf balls are taking flight at a sprawling new Topgolf sports and entertainment venue that opened on… Read More

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He’s kind of a big dill: Bill Gates on his pickleball past, a sport he’s been playing more than 50 years

by Kurt Schlosser on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 at 1:48 pm

Move over bridge and tennis, Bill Gates is touting a new leisure-time activity. The Microsoft co-founder admitted Tuesday that he’s a dedicated Pickler — meaning he loves the sport of pickleball,… Read More

Topgolf opening its new tech-enabled sports and entertainment venue south of Seattle this week

by Kurt Schlosser on July 25, 2022July 31, 2022 at 9:28 am

FOLLOW-UP: Worth the drive: An inside look at Topgolf’s newest high-tech sports venue — within range of Seattle Topgolf is ready to swing into action south of Seattle at its… Read More

Artists try to paint clearer picture of why museum’s idea to engage Seattle’s tech community fell short

by Kurt Schlosser on July 25, 2022July 26, 2022 at 7:51 am

Greg Lundgren called it a “rough week.” The longtime artist, arts advocate and current director of Seattle’s Museum of Museums was clearly fatigued from the backlash he’d been navigating after… Read More

Murder hornets get a new name, but desire to wipe them out in Washington state remains the same

by Kurt Schlosser on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 at 11:16 am

If you had “murder” in your name you’d be hoping for a change, too. The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it would follow new guidance on the… Read More

GeekWire taste test: We put a Seattle startup’s beanless coffee up against Starbucks and others

by Kurt Schlosser on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 at 8:24 am

In a blind and not-that-scientific taste test, a trio of GeekWire staffers took on the tough task of slugging back eight varieties of cold brew coffee in the middle of… Read More

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Seattle museum cancels ‘Amazon vs Microsoft’ exhibition after backlash over tech and art in city

by Kurt Schlosser on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 at 11:30 am

Plans for a Seattle art exhibition that would have showcased work by employees of Amazon and Microsoft have been called off after backlash from members of the city’s arts community… Read More

NFL star Bobby Wagner helps kids get the tech exposure that shaped his life outside football

by Kurt Schlosser on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 at 7:59 pm

Former Seattle Seahawks star Bobby Wagner looks back fondly on the opportunity he got away from football to learn more about business, financial literacy and technology. And now he’s helping… Read More

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Send in the drones: Seattle Mariners looking for a sky-high hit with unique light show at T-Mobile Park

by Kurt Schlosser on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 at 12:55 pm

The Seattle Mariners are the best show in town these days thanks to the winning baseball the team has been playing. Next week, things will even get exciting after a… Read More

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New trailer for Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series offers epic views of the return to Middle Earth

by Kurt Schlosser on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 at 9:34 am

Amazon released the first full-length trailer Thursday for its upcoming Prime Video series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” and it appears to check all the visual… Read More

‘Mrs. Maisel’ leads Amazon to 30 Emmy Award nominations; HBO’s ‘Succession’ dominates pack

by Kurt Schlosser on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 at 10:28 am

Amazon Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” was marvelous again on Tuesday, scoring 12 Emmy nominations to help the tech giant’s streaming service notch a total of 30 — up from… Read More

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How the Star Trek saga blazed new trails for space exploration — with a hand from superfan Jeff Bezos

by Alan Boyle on July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 at 9:14 am

Over the course of five decades, advances in space science and exploration have changed the Star Trek saga — but it’s obvious that the sci-fi TV show has changed the… Read More

Tech vet and physicist Christina Lomasney marries James Mattis, retired general and ex-defense chief

by Kurt Schlosser on June 28, 2022June 29, 2022 at 12:33 pm

Christina Lomasney, a tech veteran and physicist who is now director of commercialization at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Wash., has married James Mattis, the retired Marine Corps… Read More

Fan uses Twitter and DoorDash to deliver pizza to Mariners player at Angel Stadium after brawl

by Kurt Schlosser on June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 at 9:23 am

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker had a little pep in his step on Sunday after igniting a benches clearing brawl against the Los Angeles Angels after being hit by a… Read More

Obamas’ media company Higher Ground signs exclusive audio deal with Amazon-owned Audible

by Kurt Schlosser on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 at 12:55 pm

Audible, the audiobook and podcast platform owned by Amazon, has reached a multi-year, first-look production deal with Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.… Read More

Seattle selected as one of 11 U.S. host cities for World Cup soccer matches in 2026

by Kurt Schlosser on June 16, 2022June 17, 2022 at 10:34 am

Seattle has proven itself to be a premier location for soccer in the United States. Now it will show the world. The city has been selected as one of the… Read More

Move over, bobbleheads: Seattle Mariners to release NFT digital collectible at upcoming game

by Kurt Schlosser on June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 at 1:22 pm

Free posters, batting gloves and bobbleheads are great, but the Seattle Mariners are tapping into futuristic technology to celebrate baseball’s past with a non-fungible token (NFT) giveaway at an upcoming… Read More

Tech CEO lost his backpack, laptop, passport and more — but found a calling in Twitter storytelling

by Kurt Schlosser on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 at 3:04 pm

In addition to writing code, Hadi Partovi should teach more people how to write suspenseful mysteries on Twitter. The Seattle-area investor and entrepreneur, who is CEO of computer science education… Read More

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AI thrilled the video star: Seattle musician uses unique tech to generate imagery for his song

No hiding from its popularity: At 20, Geocaching still seeks to turn players on to worldwide game

Amazon sets global debut times for new ‘Lord of the Rings’ series on Prime Video

New TV show from MGM called ‘Ring Nation’ uses surveillance video footage from Ring cameras

A long, strange, EV trip: Father-son drive from L.A. to Seattle illustrates road ahead on charging needs

In race to promote diversity and inclusion, Acumatica sponsors women-led IndyCar team

Amazon teaming with viral content creators Dude Perfect for alternate Prime Video football stream

Worth the drive: An inside look at Topgolf’s newest high-tech sports venue — within range of Seattle

He’s kind of a big dill: Bill Gates on his pickleball past, a sport he’s been playing more than 50 years

Topgolf opening its new tech-enabled sports and entertainment venue south of Seattle this week

Artists try to paint clearer picture of why museum’s idea to engage Seattle’s tech community fell short

Murder hornets get a new name, but desire to wipe them out in Washington state remains the same

GeekWire taste test: We put a Seattle startup’s beanless coffee up against Starbucks and others

Seattle museum cancels ‘Amazon vs Microsoft’ exhibition after backlash over tech and art in city

NFL star Bobby Wagner helps kids get the tech exposure that shaped his life outside football

Send in the drones: Seattle Mariners looking for a sky-high hit with unique light show at T-Mobile Park

New trailer for Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series offers epic views of the return to Middle Earth

‘Mrs. Maisel’ leads Amazon to 30 Emmy Award nominations; HBO’s ‘Succession’ dominates pack

How the Star Trek saga blazed new trails for space exploration — with a hand from superfan Jeff Bezos

Tech vet and physicist Christina Lomasney marries James Mattis, retired general and ex-defense chief

Fan uses Twitter and DoorDash to deliver pizza to Mariners player at Angel Stadium after brawl

Obamas’ media company Higher Ground signs exclusive audio deal with Amazon-owned Audible

Seattle selected as one of 11 U.S. host cities for World Cup soccer matches in 2026

Move over, bobbleheads: Seattle Mariners to release NFT digital collectible at upcoming game

Tech CEO lost his backpack, laptop, passport and more — but found a calling in Twitter storytelling

In latest Reddit ‘AMA,’ Bill Gates talks COVID, farming, Bitcoin, what phone he uses and more

Major League Cricket secures $120M funding from Microsoft CEO and others to launch in U.S.

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