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A new phenomenon is sweeping the artificial intelligence landscape: the emergence of what AI veteran Oren Etzioni calls “Virgin Unicorns.” These are AI labs that have achieved billion-dollar-plus valuations and
TUKWILA, Wash. — Starfish Space’s Otter Pup 2 satellite is preparing for a pivotal orbital docking demonstration, nearly a year after its launch. The Seattle-area startup has redirected its mission to rendezvous with
Winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize face widespread AI allegations, sparking a debate on literary integrity. A regional winner's story was flagged by experts and AI detection tools for exhibiting hallmarks of AI-generated text. The Commonwealth Foundation acknowledges the claims, promising transparency while defending its judging process.
A prominent artificial intelligence veteran is urging federal intervention regarding OpenAI's controversial conversion from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity, arguing that the ongoing legal battles, particularly the
Amazon has officially launched its "Amazon Now" 30-minute delivery service nationwide, expanding from its initial test markets to dozens of U.S. cities. The move positions Amazon to reach tens of millions of customers
Redfin has launched "Sunscore," an innovative 3D interactive map feature that helps home searchers visualize the natural light a property receives. This tool analyzes sunlight paths and shadows, scoring properties from 0-100, addressing a key buyer priority for brighter homes and aiding in solar energy assessments.
A San Francisco-based startup, Armada, is significantly expanding its engineering footprint in Bellevue, Washington, growing its local team to approximately 120 people. The company specializes in developing rugged,
GeekWire's "Week in Review" provides a concise, curated look at the past week's most popular tech and startup stories, with a strong focus on the Pacific Northwest. It's a useful digest for busy professionals, blending major industry news with regional insights, though its reliance on click-throughs for full articles might not suit all readers.
SEATTLE, WA — The Pacific Northwest tech community converged Thursday evening at the Showbox SoDo, celebrating its vibrant ecosystem at the 2026 GeekWire Awards. The annual event, now in its 15th year and presented by
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) officially implemented its first district-wide cellphone policy on Monday, May 4, 2026, ending years of inconsistent rules across its campuses. The move standardizes expectations for student
GeekWire's "Week in Review" for April 26, 2026, is an efficient digest of top tech news, covering Microsoft and Amazon's AI bets, startup funding, and regional issues. It's a valuable, curated snapshot for busy tech enthusiasts.
Seattle’s Sniffies lands $100M investment from Match Group in major bet on sex-positive tech Seattle-based Sniffies, a prominent meetup platform for gay, bisexual, and sexually curious men, has secured a substantial
Seattle HR leader Mikaela Kiner's new book, "The Reverb Way," offers candid insights into building a thriving business without personal sacrifice. Drawing on her experience at Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, and her firm Reverb, Kiner provides practical advice for founders. The book covers navigating challenges, prioritizing work-life balance, and leveraging community, with current insights on AI's impact and Reverb's recent business rebound.
Microsoft's gaming division is undergoing a major strategic shift, rebranding as "Xbox" and adopting "daily active players" as its core metric. Under new CEO Asha Sharma, the company aims to tackle player frustrations, reevaluate game exclusivity, and pursue acquisitions, reflecting a renewed challenger mindset amidst recent financial pressures.
Portland, Oregon – Entrepreneur Taylor Marean has launched Fetchlist, a new delivery startup designed to streamline the notoriously awkward logistics of buying and selling secondhand items on platforms like Craigslist
The concept of sovereign AI aims to prevent any country from being left behind in the AI revolution by ensuring national control over AI data, models, and infrastructure. Key challenges include significant infrastructure constraints like power, cooling, and scarce hardware, which lead to regional disparities. This vision relies on extending Kubernetes for robust orchestration and integrating the PyTorch Stack for flexible AI development, enabling countries to build independent and secure AI ecosystems.
Quick Verdict For dedicated Premier League fans, accessing the live action, such as the crucial Chelsea vs. Man City clash, requires navigating a landscape of regional streaming services and, for some, considering a
GeekWire's Todd Bishop and John Cook recorded a podcast on Sound Transit's new 2 Line, the world's first light rail on a floating bridge, connecting Seattle to Microsoft's Redmond campus. They discuss engineering challenges, regional cooperation, and the future of transit.
Verdict: An Indispensable Weekly Tech Digest GeekWire's 'Week in Review' for March 29, 2026, serves as an excellent, concise digest for anyone looking to stay abreast of the dynamic tech landscape, particularly within
The new Crosslake Connection of Sound Transit's Link light rail 2 Line opens Saturday, connecting Seattle and the Eastside. Tech companies like Microsoft and Lime are actively participating in celebrations across 10 stations. This expansion is set to transform commutes for thousands of tech workers, promising a significant shift in regional transportation dynamics.
Washington state lawmakers have paved the way for Rivian and Lucid Motors to sell their electric vehicles directly to consumers, ending Tesla's decade-long exclusive exemption. Senate Bill 6354, passed with overwhelming
For those entrenched in the fast-paced world of technology and startups, staying abreast of the latest developments is a constant challenge. GeekWire's "Week in Review: Most popular stories for the week of March 1,
Seattle startup Carbon Robotics, a pioneer in chemical-free weed elimination for agriculture, has once again garnered a significant endorsement from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human
GeekWire's top stories for the week of Feb. 15, 2026, highlight Microsoft's new RTO policy and leadership changes at Xbox and Remitly. Washington state is setting new terms for data centers, while Seattle-area startups Temporal and Duckbill secured significant funding rounds. The tech community also paid tribute to desktop publishing pioneer Paul Brainerd.
NASA has delayed the Artemis 2 moon mission from March to April at the earliest due to an interruption in helium flow within the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The rocket and its Orion crew capsule must be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for repairs. This crewed lunar flyby is a critical step towards humanity's return to the moon.
