Articles from 2021 – Page 14 of 77

Ex-Athira Pharma CEO Leen Kawas resigns and leaves board after image manipulation investigation

Leen Kawas has formally resigned as CEO and president of Athira Pharma and is stepping off the board after an… Read More

Gaming giant Electronic Arts hires ‘Halo’ co-creator as director for new Seattle studio

Electronic Arts is opening a new office in the Seattle area, with former V1 Interactive head and Halo co-creator Marcus… Read More

Despite hardware upgrades, Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Duo 2 still suffers from split personality

Cracking open the Surface Duo 2 for first time this week, I had a litmus test for whether Microsoft and… Read More

Tech Moves: Convoy names general counsel; startup founders land new gigs after shutdowns

— Freight marketplace Convoy announced John Morrow as its new general counsel, effective Nov. 1. A Seattle tech vet, Morrow… Read More

Timothy Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in "Dune"

How the ‘Dune’ science-fiction saga parallels the real science of Oregon’s dunes

The deserts of Abu Dhabi and Jordan play starring roles in the blockbuster sci-fi movie “Dune,” which premieres this week… Read More

New survey finds employee and HR disconnect on some remote work issues and vaccine mandates

A new survey of workers and human resources leaders sheds light on attitudes related to changing work environments, including such… Read More

Funding news: Aging-wellness startup lands $27M; fintech company Embed raises $60M pre-launch

Here’s our latest rundown on recent startup investment news in the Pacific Northwest. — Can a startup help you combat… Read More

Industry data: Life sciences employment rises 23.5% in Washington state from 2015 to 2019

Life sciences economic activity is strong and growing in Washington state, according to a report released Thursday from the industry… Read More

Inside Climate Pledge Arena: New venue is a ‘very Seattle’ mix of high-tech and deluxe experiences

This is not the Coliseum that was constructed here almost 60 years ago, or the KeyArena where fans last saw… Read More

Seattle-area maritime high school sets sail with support from tech luminaries Bezos and McCaw

The Bezos Family Foundation and the McCaw family are putting some wind in the sails of the newly launched Maritime… Read More

Washington Technology Industry Association looks beyond its home state for talent, programming

The Washington Technology Industry Association organization says its priority is to “recruit, develop, and retain technology talent in Washington state.”… Read More

Microsoft releases preview of Android apps on Windows 11 via Amazon partnership

Microsoft is releasing a preview of Android apps running on Windows 11 starting today. It’s a first for Windows, made… Read More

This bot plays hot tunes: Super Hi-Fi and WellSaid Labs use AI to create a lifelike DJ

As he turns from a Foo Fighters tune to the Smashing Pumpkins, Andy sounds just like your typical alternative-rock DJ… Read More

Following 2020’s racial justice pledges, Microsoft shows improvement in annual diversity numbers

In the wake of the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter’s call to action, tech giant Microsoft in 2020… Read More

Average tech salaries in Seattle rise 4.6% to $158K, second-highest in U.S.

The average tech worker in Seattle makes $158,000, a 4.6% increase from last year, according to new data from jobs… Read More

Light the lamp — and the arches: Seattle landmark will put on display to celebrate Kraken hockey goals

When the Seattle Kraken “light the lamp” by scoring a hockey goal at Climate Pledge Arena this season, another lighting… Read More

Gates Foundation commits up to $120M to support access to new COVID-19 pill

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will provide up to $120 million to help lower-income countries access a new pill… Read More

Facebook is reportedly getting a new name — what’s your best guess?

Face? Metaverse? Horizon? Facebook is getting a new company name, according to a report from The Verge, which noted that… Read More

Boeing says valve investigation will force Starliner space taxi’s test flight into 2022

Boeing says its next attempt to send an uncrewed Starliner space taxi to the International Space Station will take place… Read More

Bots reportedly swoop up pre-orders for Xbox mini-fridges, which sell out in under a minute

Microsoft opened pre-orders for its new Xbox Series X-themed mini-refrigerator early on Tuesday morning, and according to some reports on… Read More

Potential Starbucks partnership shows Amazon’s ambitions for its cashierless retail technology

Could Starbucks give Amazon’s retail technology a jolt? A report this afternoon by the Insider news site, citing an internal… Read More

Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy pledges $276M to match UK funding for climate innovations

Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst has pledged an investment of $276 million in climate innovation in the United Kingdom, matching… Read More

Podcast

Biotech boom: How life sciences emerged from ‘the doldrums’ in Seattle and Washington state

Leslie Alexandre has seen a lot from her perch surveying Washington state’s life sciences landscape. She is set to retire… Read More

Analyst says Zillow’s pause on homebuying ‘leaves many unanswered questions,’ lowers stock outlook

Analysts with Wedbush slashed their 12-month price target for Zillow Group by more than 40% following the company’s decision to… Read More

Sana Biotechnology inks $50M deal for precise gene editing system from Beam Therapeutics

Sana Biotechnology has a new $50 million tool in its toolbox. Sana signed an agreement with Beam Therapeutics for non-exclusive… Read More

Funding news: Camping app The Dyrt lands $11M; Cascade Seed Fund will back more PNW startups

Here’s our latest rundown on recent startup investment news in the Pacific Northwest. — The Dyrt, the Portland, Ore.-based camping… Read More

Facebook uses a Seattle storefront loaded with QR codes to drive offline shoppers to online businesses

In the heart of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on Sunday, the streets were busy with people visiting a variety of shops,… Read More

Did Amazon lie to Congress? Lawmakers give CEO Andy Jassy ‘final opportunity’ to correct record

Citing news reports indicating that Amazon gamed its marketplace to favor its own products, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Seattle… Read More

Avalara continues acquisition spree with purchase of property tax compliance company CrowdReason

Tax software giant Avalara made yet another acquisition, announcing Monday that it bought property tax compliance software developer CrowdReason Limited… Read More

Zillow Group stock falls 10% after company says it will stop buying additional homes this year

Zillow Group announced Monday that it will not sign any new contracts to buy homes via its home-buying and selling… Read More