Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 14, 2019.
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This startup wants to bring commercial real estate investing to the masses
Less than a year after selling his telecommunications startup, Flowroute founder Sean Hsieh has embarked on a new venture that aims to open up the world of commercial real estate investing. … Read More
Fancy rentable dog houses with air conditioning and a ‘puppy cam’ arrive in Seattle
The nation’s fanciest dog houses are coming to the most dog-friendly city in the U.S. … Read More
Internal memo: Satya Nadella promises Microsoft HR overhaul following new sexual harassment complaints
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is pledging to take action as women at the company share a growing number of allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination. … Read More
LEGO unveils new city-focused sets for kids who compete in FIRST robotics competitions
Kids who have caught on to the world of FIRST LEGO League competitions will have something new to build with next season, with exclusive new LEGO sets that actually focus on building and shaping cities. … Read More
Commentary: Sony’s next-generation PlayStation console feels like a victory lap
Sony lifted the hood on its next PlayStation console in a Wired story today featuring an interview with Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PlayStation 4. … Read More
Bellevue accelerates self-driving transit plans as Amazon moves major team from Seattle
For more than a year, transportation wonks and city officials have been working to turn Bellevue, Wash., into a smart mobility hub. … Read More
New unicorn in Seattle: Outreach raises massive $114M round, pushing valuation above $1 billion
Seattle has a new unicorn. Sales automation startup Outreach has reeled in a huge $114 million investment round that pushes its valuation to $1.1 billion, joining an elite club of other fast-growing companies also valued above $1 billion. … Read More
‘Jody’s in charge now’: Paul Allen’s sister credited for role in Russell Wilson’s huge Seahawks deal
Russell Wilson took time away from counting his newfound riches on Wednesday to thank the Seattle Seahawks for making him the highest paid player in the NFL and to reiterate his commitment to bringing championships to the city where he plans to end his career. … Read More
Tech Moves: Flexe adds former Amazon, Zulily execs to C-suite; Amazon Game Tech hires development lead; and more
— Flexe, a Seattle startup that provides flexible, on-demand warehouse space to companies, added two new members to its leadership team. … Read More
Stuck on a familiar rant: 2 graffiti stickers illustrate Seattle’s ‘complicated relationship with big tech’
It’s tough to pass any light pole or street sign in Seattle these days without noticing that many of them have been sprayed or scribbled or stickered with one message or another. … Read More