EU approves Microsoft’s $19.7B Nuance deal, clearing last major hurdle for big acquisition
Microsoft Image The European Commission gave unconditional approval to Microsoft’s pending acquisition of speech technology company Nuance Communications for $19.7 billion in cash, clearing the way for…
Sea.citi merges with WTIA in combination of two civic-focused tech industry nonprofits in Seattle
Former Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the launch of Sea.citi in 2018. (GeekWire File Photo / Monica Nickelsburg) Sea.citi, a nonprofit that launched in 2018 with the…
BlackSky makes a deal to sell satellite imagery to NASA — and makes its first quarterly report
One of BlackSky’s Earth observation satellites is readied for launch. (Rocket Lab Photo) BlackSky Technology says it has secured a five-year, sole-source blanket purchase agreement with NASA…
Real estate riches: Paul Allen’s Hawaii estate sells for $43M; Oprah home gets $14M on Orcas Island
Paul Allen at the University of Washington in 2017. (GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) High-priced real estate with Northwest connections has changed hands for top dollar…
How to upgrade democracy: Former Microsoft executive Jon DeVaan’s primer on political reform
The Jan. 6 breach and riot on the U.S. Capitol, and the bigger effort to overturn the outcomes of the election, have introduced new consideration to the…
iPad Mini 6 Rumors
iPad Mini 6 Launched! Apple introduced the iPad mini 6 in September 2021 alongside new iPhones. As rumors predicted, the tablet has an updated 8.3-inch screen size…
How to Watch the ‘Peek Performance’ Apple Event on Tuesday, March 8
Apple is planning to hold its first media event of 2022 on Tuesday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time through a live stream. The event is…
iPhone 12 Reviews: Major Design and Display Improvements, Mixed Experiences With 5G and MagSafe
The primary iPhone 12 opinions have been shared by varied media shops and YouTubers, and the general consensus is that the iPhone 12 is surprisingly just like…
Seattle Pride drops Amazon sponsorship, cites company’s donations to politicians that support ‘anti-LGBTQIA+’ legislation
Seattle Pride is initiating a process to evaluate its corporate sponsors and will not partner with Amazon for its 2022 pride parade. (Seattle Pride Photo) Seattle Pride…
Surface Trio? Newly discovered Microsoft patent filing shows hinged device with three displays
A diagram for three-screen device from a Microsoft patent filing. (U.S. Patent & Trademark Office) Microsoft has released two versions of its Surface Duo handheld device, each…