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New LEGO skyscraper exhibit at Seattle’s MOHAI shows off some impressive building blocks

by Kurt Schlosser on May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 at 11:46 am

The most impressive skyline view in Seattle is coming to the inside of the city’s Museum of History and Industry. But what makes this “view” at MOHAI especially fun and… Read More

Jeff Bezos giving $10M to expand Center for Innovation named for him at Seattle’s MOHAI

by Kurt Schlosser on June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 at 2:11 pm

Jeff Bezos is giving $10 million more to Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry so that the institution can expand its Center for Innovation, named for the Amazon founder. The… Read More

‘We have Leonardos among us’: DaVinci exhibit shows Seattle region’s spirit of innovation

by Laurel Deppen on July 28, 2021July 30, 2021 at 9:49 am

An international exhibit showcasing newly-built works based on the sketches of Leonardo DaVinci opens in Seattle on Saturday. The traveling exhibit will be housed in the Museum of History and… Read More

In Seattle exhibition, Microsoft AI and mixed reality power immersive look at historic French monastery

by Kurt Schlosser on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 at 3:42 pm

An immersive new exhibition at Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry is blending technology from the 17th and 21st centuries to transport visitors into a unique tour of a medieval… Read More

Amazon real estate chief: ‘I want to change the way that people work within the four walls’

by Taylor Soper on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 at 1:22 pm

Amazon doesn’t just innovate on behalf of customers. The tech giant also comes up with new ideas to help its own employees. That’s playing out with how Amazon is thinking… Read More

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TLDR: Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend on smart bat

by Starla Sampaco on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 at 4:23 pm

Today’s featured stories Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend to develop a smart bat that tracks live analytics Alexa and Cortana can now control Xbox devices as new ‘skill’ for… Read More

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Photos: High-tech, video-mapping light show turns Seattle’s MOHAI into a pulsating projection surface

by Kurt Schlosser on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 at 10:47 am

The purple-hued cranes towering above South Lake Union’s twinkling tech hub — or the glowing Space Needle standing out against a fading sunset — were no match when it came… Read More

Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire says Seattle head tax ‘undermines our international and national reputation’

by Monica Nickelsburg on May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 at 10:18 am

Christine Gregoire didn’t mince words when asked about Seattle’s controversial new head tax at the Museum of History and Industry’s Innovation Breakfast on Thursday. The former governor of Washington and… Read More

Inside Seattle’s startup scene: GeekWire and MOHAI partner on Jan. 22 event that explores entrepreneurship

by John Cook on January 12, 2018January 22, 2018 at 3:40 pm

Startups are hard. We’ve all heard that adage before. But by sharing stories and lessons learned — including a few well-earned battle scars — we can make the entrepreneurial journey… Read More

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Meet the Seattle 10: Hot startups transform everything from housing to food production

by John Cook & Taylor Soper on November 7, 2017November 29, 2017 at 11:53 am

An innovative way to buy homes. Virtual reality that allows you to feel. And a high-tech football helmet that’s designed to reduce concussions. It’s time to meet The Seattle 10,… Read More

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Startup stories: Join us for a discussion on what it is like in the entrepreneurial trenches

by John Cook on January 23, 2017January 23, 2017 at 10:12 am

Are you thinking about joining the startup ranks? Or just curious what it’s like to be an entrepreneur? Join us Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the… Read More

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Seattle 10 share their big ideas on big napkins with colorful, creative display at GeekWire Gala

by Kurt Schlosser on December 8, 2016April 10, 2017 at 8:30 am

Explaining your business concept can sometimes be a tricky endeavor in a crowded tech world full of startups looking to launch the next big idea. Drawing that concept on a… Read More

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Meet the Seattle 10: These hot startups are transforming everything from education to enterprise software

by John Cook on November 11, 2016April 10, 2017 at 7:39 am

From the brick walkways of Pioneer Square to the funky facades of Fremont, there’s a lot of startup action in Seattle. So trying to identify the 10 hottest entrepreneurial ventures… Read More

Today’s your last chance to buy GeekWire Gala early-bird tickets

by John Cook on November 4, 2016April 10, 2017 at 7:39 am

The GeekWire Gala — our biggest and most festive event of the year — is just over a month away, taking place Dec. 7th at the Museum of History &… Read More

GeekWire Gala early-bird tickets on sale now: Get yours today before this epic holiday party sells out

by John Cook on October 19, 2016April 10, 2017 at 7:39 am

Our biggest party of the year is just around the corner, and here’s your chance to join the fun. Early-bird tickets are now on sale for the GeekWire Gala, taking… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: MOHAI Maker Day, State of Tech, May the Fourth Be With You and more

by Clare McGrane on April 29, 2016April 29, 2016 at 2:53 pm

Ever wanted an in-house microscope for all your home science needs? Search no longer. Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry will be hosting their April Maker Day event this Saturday, April 30th.… Read More

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Meet the Seattle 10: Innovative startups transforming everything from virtual reality to health care

by John Cook on November 3, 2015April 10, 2017 at 9:55 am

Seattle startups are shaking up all sorts of industries, from gaming to health care to consumer Internet. And all of those industries, and more, are on display in this year’s… Read More

The Seattle 10: We’re recognizing the hottest startups in Seattle (on giant cocktail napkins)

by John Cook on October 13, 2015April 10, 2017 at 8:55 am

We’re back for another installment of The Seattle 10, recognizing the most compelling and cutting-edge startup companies from our region. We’ve partnered once again with Seattle’s Museum of History and… Read More

GeekWire Gala: Here’s what you need to know if you’re coming to Wednesday’s sold-out holiday bash

by John Cook on December 2, 2014April 10, 2017 at 9:07 am

We’ve got a big crowd coming for the GeekWire Gala this Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the wonderful Museum of History & Industry in Seattle’s South Lake Union Neighborhood. More than 900 geeks… Read More

Stealth escalators, driverless subways and more Scandinavian technologies that we need now

by Frank Catalano on September 7, 2014September 25, 2014 at 11:53 am

At times, the coolest technology isn’t the bright-shiny object that glares at you demanding recognition of its awesomeness. It’s the type that quietly and discreetly makes your life easier. Even… Read More

The Seattle 10: Hot startups sketch business concepts on giant cocktail napkins

by Taylor Soper on December 5, 2013April 10, 2017 at 7:35 am

What happens when you ask ten of Seattle’s most innovative young startups to spend a few weeks sketching their business concepts on giant six-foot by six-foot cocktail napkins? Pure awesomeness. During… Read More

Photos: Bezos Center for Innovation showcases Seattle’s inventions, aims to inspire future entrepreneurs

by Taylor Soper on October 11, 2013October 11, 2013 at 2:31 pm

Jeff Bezos knows a little something about innovation and what it can mean for an individual, a company, a city, a county or even the world. Now, the Amazon founder… Read More

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