Articles from 2021 – Page 73 of 77

Robert Winglee, 1958-2020: UW’s ‘Rocket Man’ launched thousands of space and science careers

The global aerospace community and students across the Northwest have lost a researcher, mentor and “Rocket Man” who inspired and… Read More

SpaceX puts record 143 satellites in orbit, with Spaceflight playing a supporting role

SpaceX set a record for the number of satellites sent into orbit by a single rocket, and that’s not the… Read More

Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Jan. 17, 2021

See the technology stories that people were reading on GeekWire for the week of Jan. 17, 2021. Read More

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What the Biden administration means for tech, from the future of work to regulatory crackdowns

As Joe Biden settles into the Oval Office, tech companies in the Seattle region and elsewhere are watching with a… Read More

Microsoft’s Erik Arnold merges passion for tech and philanthropy to help nonprofits gain digital success

Erik Arnold likes to joke that for the entire time that he’s been in Seattle, Bill Gates has been responsible… Read More

Gates Foundation gives millions to help persuade ultra-wealthy donors to give more of their billions

In a time of global pandemic, economic crisis and rising unemployment, the Gates Foundation’s most surprising philanthropic target is a… Read More

Brightly raises $1M for eco-friendly e-commerce and content platform, following the Goop playbook

Laura Alexander Wittig and Liza Moiseeva have turned a simple podcast about sustainable living into a full blown platform for… Read More

Tech veteran Suzi LeVine leaving Washington state unemployment agency for Biden administration role

Suzi LeVine, commissioner of Washington state’s Employment Security Department, is leaving that role to take a position with President Joe… 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… Read More

Tech Moves: Microsoft’s Brad Anderson jumps to Qualtrics in wave of pre-IPO hires; Elena Donio joins Databricks board; Hiya, Esper add startup vets

— Brad Anderson, a longtime Microsoft corporate vice president, has joined Qualtrics as president of products and services. A 17-year veteran… Read More

‘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… Read More

Is the regulatory crusade against Big Tech over? What experts expect under Biden administration

When President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in Wednesday, they inherited a unique opportunity to rein… Read More

Seattle entrepreneur Todd Hooper raises cash for mysterious new startup Aardvark Labs

Veteran Seattle tech entrepreneur Todd Hooper has raised investment for a stealthy new startup. A new SEC filing reveals that… Read More

Seattle startup vet Bob Crimmins launches new accelerator based on ‘GroundWork’ methodology

There are countless startup accelerators for budding entrepreneurs who need a little boost for their business. But Bob Crimmins thinks… 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. The tech giant is partnering with Virginia Mason… Read More

Federal judge cites U.S. Capitol breach in denial of Parler’s initial motion for reinstatement on AWS

A federal judge in Seattle has denied an initial attempt by Parler to require Amazon Web Services to restore cloud… 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. As the internet continues to exhibit its joy over… Read More

WTIA names 22 Washington tech startups selected for latest Founder Cohort Program

Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) announced the 22 tech startups that have been selected for the organization’s recurring Founder Cohort… Read More

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Amazon’s Halo tests the limits of personal privacy, and offers a glimpse of the future of health

A few weeks ago, I started wearing a new health band. I gave it permission to eavesdrop on my side… Read More

Microsoft, Apple, Auth0 vets raise $3.3M for Seattle software integration startup Fusebit

Fusebit, a new Seattle startup aiming to help developers with software integration capabilities, has raised a $3.3 million seed round.… Read More

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‘Venture capital loves destruction’: A startup veteran’s take on 2020’s record investment totals

It was one of the most tumultuous years the country and the world have ever seen. And yet, as we… 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… 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… Read More

WTIA launches market accelerator program for Canadian AR and VR startups breaking into U.S.

The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) announced Wednesday that it is launching a Canadian XR Startup Market Accelerator program to help… 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… Read More

President Biden addresses misinformation, climate crisis in inauguration speech

“We’ve learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.” President… Read More

MagniX moves electric aircraft engine production to new 40K square-foot headquarters north of Seattle

MagniX, the electric aircraft engine builder, has moved into a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing building in an industrial park just north of… Read More

Flexe extends Series C round, raises another $10M for warehousing tech platform

Seattle startup Flexe raised an additional $10 million as part of its Series C funding round announced in December. Flexe CEO… 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… 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. Subscribe here.]… Read More