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WTIA announces Industry Achievement Award finalists

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:03:53 GMT

The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) has announced finalists in its list of the best and brightest in the state’s technology industry.

What's the most you'll pay for an app? Execs have their limits

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:57:47 GMT

Do you pay for any of the apps you use on your smartphone or tablet? Or are you one of those (many) people who take only what they can get for free?

Apple seen unveiling iPad 3 in first week of March

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:36:04 GMT

Apple is reportedly getting set to roll out its iPad 3 in the first week of March in one of its big special events in San Francisco.

Paul Allen's Vulcan wants taller South Lake Union buildings

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:47:51 GMT

Paul Allen's Vulcan real estate company wants to build taller buildings in Seattle's South Lake Union area.

Bezos loses $300M on Forbes' billionaire list

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:15:44 GMT

Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos has lost $300 million in the past year after the company's poor performance in the latest quarter but the billionaire still has plenty of money — a net worth of $17.6 billion according to the latest estimate.

Startup seeks a new start: What's next for EquaShip?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:06 GMT

EquaShip, the delivery service that grabbed headlines last year, has suspended operations for the rest of this year because of problems with its transit network – a huge setback for the tiny startup that is trying to take on FedEx and UPS.

UW opens New Ventures Facility for startups

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:30:33 GMT

It was a packed house Wednesday (Feb. 8) when the University of Washington Center for Commercialization (better known as C4C) unveiled its on-campus tech startup incubator, the New Ventures Facility, in Fluke Hall.

Microsoft, Apple speak out on patents amid mobile-technology wars

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:58:46 GMT

Microsoft Corp. has issued a statement outlining its position on essential patents for industry standards, just as an Apple Inc. letter on the same subject was disclosed. (MSFT) (AAPL) (GOOG)

Apps for daily living: Executives name their favorites

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:51:35 GMT

From checking sports scores and playing Angry Birds to ordering a private-car service after a night on the town, local business executives are making heavy use of smartphone apps in their everyday personal lives.

Amazon, Viacom to compete with Netflix

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:12:36 GMT

Amazon.com Inc. is expected to announce a Web video deal with Viacom Inc. that would put the companies in competition with Netflix Inc. (NFLX) (VIAB) (AMZN)

Interactive media industry on the rise in Seattle area

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:22:48 GMT

The number of interactive media companies in the Seattle area has more than doubled over the past five years, rising from 150 in 2007 to 350 currently.

Pioneer Square: a little fiber to go with all that brick

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:16:37 GMT

This story has been updated to correct the name of Keith McCall, CEO of Enroute Systems Corp.

Zillow, tech groups join companies heading to the White House

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:02 GMT

Business leaders representing Seattle-area companies large and small will meet with Obama administration officials in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to talk about how the federal government can help create jobs.

One reporter joins TechFlash, and another takes vacation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:55:58 GMT

Oddly enough, Maine native Emily Parkhurst was first introduced to Washington state because of her passion for the clarinet. She was a member of a university orchestra that toured Western Washington — and she fell in love with the place.

Fannie Mae expands online sales

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:47:33 GMT

Fannie Mae, which began a pilot program in Orlando, San Diego and Detroit in 2010 to take offers for Fannie Mae-owned houses online, is expanding the online program nationwide.

More turmoil for Yahoo: Chairman steps down

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:43:13 GMT

Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock is stepping down, the company announced Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 7).

TechNet study: Washington third in 'app economy' jobs

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:55:43 GMT

The newly created “app economy” has created approximately 25,000 jobs in the Seattle/Tacoma area.

Check out this app: Executives list the ones they use most

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:06:41 GMT

Sharing hot mobile-app tips with friends has become a fun pasttime for many of us. Now you have a chance to peek behind the smartphone security codes of some successful local business people, to learn their personal app habits.

What women really want (online): MoonTango aims to deliver

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:28:02 GMT

In a world dominated by LivingSocial, Groupon and Amazon.com (with that hard-to-beat Prime service), one local player has found his niche playing to the sexes. Bob Crimmins – a startup vet, TechStars mentor and founder of Dealometry, a daily deals site for men – recently launched a new venture aimed at women.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen 2011's most generous living donor

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:55:14 GMT

The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported Monday that Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen was the third most generous donor in America last year, and the most generous one still alive.