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Mobile studio Mobigame is reigniting a decade-old battle against notorious trademark troll Tim Langdell over the word "edge." Mobigame, developers of the critically acclaimed game *Edge*, is now financially stronger and publicly committed to exposing Langdell's tactics and ending his litigious behavior once and for all.
Verdict GeekWire's "Week in Review" for June 7, 2026, serves as a highly effective, albeit somewhat cluttered, digest for anyone keen on the technology landscape, particularly within the Pacific Northwest. It offers a
Tech veterans David Pierce, Nilay Patel, John Higgins, and Nest co-founder Matt Rogers revisit the legacy of the Logitech Harmony universal remote on The Verge’s “Version History” podcast. Despite being the market leader for years, the Harmony ultimately faded, highlighting the persistent challenge of unifying home entertainment control. Its story reveals how even a compelling product can struggle in an evolving tech landscape.
Grassroots opposition groups successfully blocked or delayed 75 data center projects worth $130 billion across the US in Q1 2026, matching the total disruptions for all of 2025. Driven by concerns over electricity, water, and noise, the number of anti-data center groups has doubled to 833 nationwide, profoundly impacting the AI industry's expansion plans amid shifting public opinion and legislative action.
The rapidly evolving landscape of AI agent communication is witnessing a familiar pattern: initial proliferation of protocols, followed by gradual consolidation. While significant progress has been made in standardizing
GeekWire co-founder John Cook and angel investor Charles Fitzgerald offer lessons from Cleveland's comeback for Seattle's tech scene. They also critique Seattle's data center moratorium as 'political theater' and discuss the SpaceX IPO.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As Seattle stands at a critical juncture, navigating the transition from the software era to the age of artificial intelligence, a recent fact-finding mission to Cleveland by GeekWire contributing
Pool, a new AI-powered iOS app, transforms cluttered camera rolls into organized, actionable archives by categorizing screenshots and linking them to original sources. Developed by Maxime Junique and Piet Terheyden, the app uses advanced AI to help users rediscover forgotten information, from recipes to product recommendations. Having secured over $2 million in pre-seed funding, Pool is also planning a future agentic AI personal assistant app.
The technology landscape is in a constant state of flux, rapidly reshaping industries and creating new opportunities. For many aspiring developers, navigating this dynamic environment and identifying a clear path to
AI-powered Alpha School is launching in the Seattle region this fall, with a Kirkland campus and summer programs at Microsoft. The innovative model aims to complete core academics in just two hours daily through adaptive AI, allowing more time for project-based learning and life skills, sparking both excitement and debate in education circles.
Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse has publicly released "RoguePlanet," a seventh Windows zero-day exploit, just hours after Microsoft's record-breaking June Patch Tuesday. This vulnerability grants SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows 10 and 11 systems, deepening a dispute with Microsoft over previous disclosures. The exploit leverages a race condition in Windows Defender.
The landscape of database management is rapidly evolving, particularly with the increasing prevalence of AI agents interacting directly with our data systems. While these agents offer immense potential, they also
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the methods through which STEM students learn, experiment, and collaborate have undergone a significant transformation. A mere decade ago, advanced learning resources
As developers, we embrace new tools that promise to accelerate our work. AI-assisted development, leveraging powerful Large Language Models (LLMs), quickly became a game-changer. However, many of us, myself included,
Quick Verdict: A Pragmatic Perspective on AI Risks In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, few figures hold as much sway as Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia. His company is not just a
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that artificial intelligence may soon require rationing due to its escalating energy demands outstripping available power supplies. He stated that governments face "very big social choices" in prioritizing AI applications, citing examples like healthcare versus defense. Evidence of grid strain is already emerging in the EU and US, underscoring the urgency of this infrastructural challenge.
Pixel Watch 4 users are reporting a critical bug killing LTE connections when away from their phones, forcing reboots or airplane mode toggles. This issue, alongside previous software glitches, raises concerns about reliability, making the watch hard to recommend for those needing consistent cellular independence.
Amidst record-breaking AI investments, a new trend called "together tech" is emerging, focusing on human connection and real-world experiences. Startups like Brynn Putnam's Board and the cyberdeck movement are gaining traction by prioritizing in-person social interaction over purely digital engagement, signaling a compelling counter-narrative in the startup landscape.
Netflix's Devil May Cry series will end with Season 3, a planned conclusion by showrunner Adi Shankar, who envisioned it as a 'movie trilogy.' This finale will complete 'The Force Edge Saga' after a critically acclaimed second season.
An in-depth review of director Travis Knight's perspective on AI in the entertainment industry, highlighting his nuanced view of AI as a tool rather than a replacement for human creativity, emphasizing caution and thoughtful application.
Quick Verdict Imagine a plant that not only detects when it's being eaten but actively calls in aerial reinforcements to deal with the threat. That's essentially what researchers have uncovered in common bean plants.
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday, establishing voluntary government oversight for new AI models. This reverses his prior hands-off approach, balancing innovation with national security by asking companies for a 30-day review.
Microsoft has launched ASSERT, an open-source framework designed to simplify AI behavior testing. It enables developers to create comprehensive, application-specific evaluations using natural language descriptions, ensuring AI systems act as intended for particular products and services. The tool translates high-level goals into structured tests, generates scenarios, scores results, and logs execution paths.
Blue Origin announced that critical fuel tanks and key launch pad components survived last week's New Glenn rocket explosion, paving a faster path back to flight. CEO Dave Limp pledges a return to orbital missions before year-end, which is crucial for NASA's Artemis lunar program to maintain its tight schedule for crewed landings.
As fellow developers, we’re constantly scanning the landscape for companies pushing the boundaries, especially in the rapidly evolving AI space. Great Question, a Y Combinator W21 alumnus, has caught our eye with an
