Geek Life

Mar 16, 2026, 8:42 AM

No Oscar nods for Amazon this year, but company is among tech targets from host Conan O’Brien

Amazon MGM Studios was shut out of the race this year, but the tech giant still got a mention in host Conan O’Brien’s monologue to open the show on Sunday night. Read More

Mar 10, 2026, 1:48 PM

I pitched in to a new community effort to buy the Seattle Seahawks — so far I’m on the hook for $79M

“Without being too on the nose, it’s sort of a criticism of billionaires and just how absolutely insane an amount of money it requires to buy something of that size,” said Abel Charrow, creator of “Let’s Buy the Seahawks.” Read More

Mar 10, 2026, 8:39 AM

I got my hair cut at the one-of-a-kind Amazon Salon in London: See before and after photos

We all know Amazon as a master of book sales, cloud computing and Prime Video — but GeekWire’s John Cook had to determine how a Seattle-based tech juggernaut fared at cutting hair. Read More

Mar 9, 2026, 7:38 AM

A whole new ballgame for trading cards: Startup uses robots and AI to sort and analyze collections

Gradient’s Renton, Wash., office space is home to 10 million sports and gaming cards, where a team of card geeks and engineers are using technology to upend a $15 billion U.S. market. Read More

Mar 5, 2026, 11:08 AM

Sub Pop Records leaving Amazon HQ space for new store on Seattle waterfront

The store on 7th Avenue is closing March 8 and a new Sub Pop store will open April 1 on the Seattle waterfront. Read More

Mar 3, 2026, 1:27 PM

Filing: IPIC closing movie theater near Seattle, will lay off 64 workers amid bankruptcy

IPIC runs luxury theaters known for recliner seating, full food and drink service, and premium movie experiences. The company opened its theater at Redmond Town Center in 2011. Read More

Mar 3, 2026, 10:47 AM

Seattle ranked best city to live in U.S. — right as tech leaders threaten to leave over taxes

It feels like every couple of days I stop in my tracks somewhere in Seattle and find myself questioning why… Read More

Feb 26, 2026, 9:12 AM

Bill Gates won’t be following Paul Allen’s lead, says he’s not interested in buying Seattle Seahawks

Bill Gates logically landed on a short list of potential Seahawks buyers because of his Seattle connection and his net worth of $107 billion. Read More

Feb 19, 2026, 4:47 PM

Ballmer? Bezos? Sir Mix-a-Lot? Seahawks sale draws more hot takes on potential owners and price

The Seattle Seahawks have been officially for sale for a day, but the speculation about who could be the next owner of the team has been in high gear for years. National media personalities are now playing catch-up. Read More

Feb 17, 2026, 3:00 AM

Zillow teams up with ‘World of Warcraft’ to exhibit virtual homes inside popular game

A new microsite, “Zillow for Warcraft,” allows users to explore an assortment of designs for in-game housing. Read More

Feb 11, 2026, 8:00 AM

Startup founder’s new chapter: A vibe-coded project using human curation and AI to recommend books

Sarah Ritter of Seattle built the web app Sarah’s Books using her own collection, and AI helps readers search across themes and genres. Read More

Feb 9, 2026, 9:05 AM

Seahawks, Satya, and scary Alexa: GeekWire’s Super Bowl LX notebook

From the Allen family legacy to the “AI Bowl,” here are GeekWire’s takeaways from Seattle’s Super Bowl triumph in the heart of Silicon Valley. Read More

Feb 7, 2026, 10:03 AM

Super Bowl tech ad roundup: Al can kill you — or help find your lost dog

rtificial intelligence is taking over the Super Bowl LX commercials much like the technology is taking over our lives. And that’s a good thing if your dog has gone missing. Or a bad thing if you’re paranoid about Alexa bringing the garage door down on your neck. Read More

Feb 3, 2026, 2:57 PM

Oregon theater marquee joked about ‘Melania’ movie, and manager says Amazon pulled the film

The manager of the Lake Theater & Cafe in Lake Oswego, Ore., said it was “weird” that the film even exists and “funny” to screen it at the anti-establishment theater. Read More

Jan 31, 2026, 8:30 AM

Ship shapes: Seattle architect makes detailed 3D prints of the Washington ferries he grew up loving

When Gino Palileo moved to Seattle from the Philippines in 2015, his first job in his new city was at an ice cream shop at the waterfront ferry terminal. Watching the green and white ferries crisscross Elliott Bay was the beginning of a lasting appreciation for vessels. Read More

Jan 27, 2026, 2:48 PM

Redfin’s first Super Bowl ad enlists Lady Gaga, who brings new life to a Mister Rogers classic

The 20-year-old real estate company, under new parent Rocket Companies, released a teaser video for a Super Bowl ad that will feature Lady Gaga performing the Mister Rogers classic “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Read More

Jan 14, 2026, 1:06 PM

Magnitude 12s: Seahawks fans will be measured for seismic activity during playoff game in Seattle

It’s the latest scientific study with a sports tie-in from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, which monitored earth shaking during the Mariners’ playoff run last fall. Read More

Jan 13, 2026, 9:33 AM

Will Seahawks fans have reason to cheer against 49ers? Stadium cameras will capture the reaction

More than 68,000 fans in the stands will be captured in their seats by a multicamera system from Momento. Read More

Dec 29, 2025, 9:05 AM

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ — but a lousy edit — if you click wrong version of holiday classic on Amazon

Prime Video features a few versions of the film, including one that cuts out a key sequence in the life of protagonist George Bailey. Read More

Dec 24, 2025, 1:43 PM

Is Stevens Pass open? Snowboarding software engineer builds simple site to answer big winter question

Matheus Gonçalves built his site as a one-stop status page for anxious skiers and snowboarders looking for updates on when the ski resort and U.S. Highway 2 are open. Read More

Dec 12, 2025, 2:38 PM

When the room reads you: Student prints resume on T-shirt in bid to attract employer interest

Smartly taking advantage of an event attended by more than 750 members of Seattle’s tech community, Yerjasn Ait showed up at the GeekWire Gala Thursday night sporting a white T-shirt with his resume printed on the front. Read More

Nov 21, 2025, 8:57 AM

Out of Office: Microsoft Research’s Peter Lee is a car geek revved up by converting classics to electric

“Half the people I’ve told about this project think it’s the coolest thing, and the other half think it’s totally evil,” Peter Lee said about his 1968 Mustang becoming an EV. Read More

Nov 7, 2025, 7:44 AM

A familiar dance: Ex-Microsoft product manager opens ballet school, and leans into her tech skills

After completing her master’s in entrepreneurship from the University of Washington, Adrienne Chan couldn’t shake the desire to start her own business. Read More

Nov 4, 2025, 8:23 AM

She left tech to open a romance bookstore, and AI is helping the small business blossom

While Marissa Coughlin has no interest in seeing AI used to write the books or illustrate the covers that line her shelves, she’s a big believer in how the technology can help the back end of the business. Read More

Oct 31, 2025, 3:58 PM

Not so trivial: Seattle sports anchor scores three wins on ‘Jeopardy!’ and a ‘lifetime of memories’

Aaron Levine, sports director for FOX 13 in Seattle, said meeting Ken Jennings and being able to call himself a “Jeopardy!” champion was more than he could have dreamed of. Read More

Oct 31, 2025, 7:30 AM

Out of Office: From startups to spices, VC finds ingredients for inspiration in his love of cooking

Pioneer Square Labs investor Vivek Ladsariya discovered his love of cooking growing up in India, where every meal was made from scratch. Now in Seattle, he experiments with global flavors — from pasta to scallion pancakes — often with his newborn daughter by his side in the kitchen. Read More

Oct 24, 2025, 12:02 PM