It was a busy news week from coast to coast at GeekWire. This episode of the Week In Geek comes to you straight from Pittsburgh, where GeekWire editors and reporters have been reporting on the city and its tech scene from our temporary HQ2.
On this episode: Amazon announced that it will now deliver Whole Foods products as it further integrates the high-scale grocery retailer it acquired last year. Meanwhile, a new study found Seattle tech workers have the highest average salary in the country: $136,000. Plus, we review our coverage of Pittsburgh and the city’s transformation as tech companies big and small start to call the Steel City home.
This week’s stories:
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Amazon unveils Whole Foods grocery delivery service, free for 2-hour Prime orders over $35
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Study: Average tech worker salary in Seattle hits $132K, making city the top spot for relocation
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When Big Tech comes to town: Pittsburgh tries to repair Uber deal and apply lessons to Amazon bid
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At community forum on Amazon HQ2, Pittsburgh looks to avoid becoming the next Seattle