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 Jan. 17, 2021.
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‘I feel great’: Bill Gates shares photo of himself getting first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
After all the talk and concern, hope and urging, Bill Gates arrived this week at a critical point in his journey as an outspoken proponent for the science needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic: the Microsoft co-founder received his first dose of vaccine against the deadly virus. … Read More
Clap your mittens: Bernie Sanders makes his way to Seattle in meme that is taking over social media
Slumping, socially distanced Bernie Sanders has made his way to Seattle. … Read More
Microsoft campus near Seattle will be used to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Microsoft is turning its mostly vacant campus into a COVID-19 vaccination site. … Read More
Amazon sends letter to President Biden, says it is ‘ready to assist’ with U.S. vaccination efforts
Editor’s note: Story updated with Amazon’s response to questions about the timing of its letter. Amazon says it is ready to turn its facilities into COVID-19 vaccination sites and is offering other resources to the U.S. … Read More
Books by young inaugural poet Amanda Gorman become quick best sellers on Amazon
Amanda Gorman touched a nerve. With her words, the National Youth Poet Laureate stirred a nation and worldwide audience watching the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday. … Read More
Amazon will host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its headquarters in Seattle
Amazon is using its headquarters in Seattle as a COVID-19 vaccination site. … Read More
Court filings show how Amazon Web Services is using Section 230 as a legal sword against Parler
[Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in journalist Eli Sanders’ “Wild West” newsletter, which covers internet-related legal issues. … Read More
One man’s quest for the COVID-19 vaccine: Tips to remember when it’s your time to be immunized
Trying to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine on the day that eligibility was expanded to new age groups in Washington state would be a familiar experience to anyone who’s tried to get a hot movie ticket, a cheap airfare or season tickets to Kraken hockey games. … Read More
Bill Gates ready to tackle toughest challenges with President Biden after ‘troubling time in America’
Editor’s note: Post updated with comments from Melinda Gates Ever the optimist, Bill Gates said he sees promise in the months and years ahead as he tweeted Wednesday at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris that he is looking forward to working with the two of them on “some of our toughest challenges.” Those challenges include the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, two issues of utmost concern for the former Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist. … Read More
Microsoft won’t increase price of Xbox Live Gold subscription plans after backlash
Update, 1/23/2021: Microsoft has updated its original post to indicate that the cost of Xbox Live Gold will not increase after all. … Read More
