New York-based venture capitalist Fred Wilson this week ranked Seattle a “third-tier” startup city, then backed down from his statement after Tren Griffin, our guest on this week’s GeekWire radio show...
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12 things Seattle can teach others about jobs, economic development and building a better city
[Editor’s Note: Tren Griffin, a longtime member of the Seattle region’s technology community, responded earlier this week to New York-based venture capitalist Fred...
Seattle is the best U.S. city for biking, according to new Zillow study
Hills, traffic, and crazy drivers aside, Seattle is the best U.S. city for cyclists. That’s according to a new report from Zillow. The real estate site ranked its hometown...
Almost science fiction: How Emerald City Comicon uses technology to create an epic show
Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) once again invaded downtown Seattle for the weekend. To the dismay of many attendees, the world of Comic Cons doesn’t run on magic or any other...
Google Fiber ends free 5Mbps Internet offer in Kansas City
Google Fiber is no longer offering free Internet service to any customer who wants it in Kansas City.
While Google Fiber is most famous for its $ 70-per-month gigabit plan, customers could also get slow Internet—5Mbps downloads and 1Mbps uploads—without paying a monthly service...
Calendar Picks: Emerald City Comicon is this weekend, the Upsidedown Startup, Networking 101 and more
Emerald City Comicon is here. The Northwest’s premier comic book and pop culture convention is taking over the Washington State Convention Center April 7 – 10. After kicking off...
Seattle city officials talk tech access, drones and strategize for digital equity initiative
Grass greener, Internet faster? Why Seattle is mapping broadband speeds across the city
The City of Seattle has announced an online broadband speed test that will create a map of internet speeds and prices across different Seattle neighborhoods. Using the map, city residents will be able compare their Internet plans to...
SoCal city cracks down on drones after one downed power lines
Hollywood as an industry may be excited about drones but the Southern California city of West Hollywood is not. Three months ago, an errant drone in West Hollywood crashed into some electrical wires, cutting one to the ground. The collision caused almost 700 residents to lose power for three hours, according to the Los...
Lyft offers $75K in discounts to Seattle riders, partners with city to curb car crashes
Lyft will offer up to $ 75,000 in coupons to customers in Seattle over the next year as part of a new city initiative to curb drunk driving and car crashes. In what is described as a “first-of-its-kind partnership,” Lyft will provide ride vouchers...