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. 23, 2022.
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Seattle inventor’s Heroclip gear-holding gadget acquired after raising $2M and selling 1M units
Heroclip, a unique gear-holding gadget invented by Seattle entrepreneur Mina Yoo, has been acquired by Gear Aid of Bellingham, Wash. … Read More
What predicts long-COVID? Study led by Seattle researchers provides some answers
What makes some people with COVID-19 develop the often-debilitating symptoms of long-COVID, with its varying effects like brain fog, weakness and fatigue? … Read More
How new rebates could spur widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Washington state
Washington state ranks fourth nationally in electric vehicle ownership, running close behind much more populous states like Texas, Florida and California. … Read More
Zillow layoffs continue ahead of first earnings report since iBuying shutdown decision
Zillow Group continues to cut staff as part of the company’s decision to end its home buying business. … Read More
Newly-formed Seattle VC firm aims to mine Univ. of Washington network for talent, innovation, money
The University of Washington is an absolute research powerhouse, ranking fifth among U.S. … Read More
Microsoft beats expectations with $51.7B in revenue, $18.8B profit; stock down 5% after hours
Microsoft posted revenue of $51.7 billion in the December quarter, up 20% from the same quarter last year, and profits of $18.8 billion, an increase of 21%, with earnings per share of $2.48, up 22%. … Read More
Webb Telescope fires thrusters to settle in at destination, a million miles from Earth
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope successfully fired its thrusters today to put it in position at the destination where it’s expected to probe the mysteries of the universe for years to come. … Read More
Seattle Colleges and Amazon create new opportunity for computer science degrees
The pressing need for more computer science graduates combined with tech companies’ pledges to build more racially and ethnically diverse workforces are teeing up a new solution: Empower two-year colleges to offer computer science bachelor’s degrees. … Read More
Her First $100K founder has her first app: Tori Dunlap wants to teach more women how to invest
Tori Dunlap, the founder of Seattle-based Her First $100K, is bringing her brand of financial feminism and education to a new platform, partnering with a startup called Treasury on an app to share her secrets to investing success. … Read More
SAP backs contract management software startup Icertis, following recent SoftBank investment
Icertis, a Bellevue, Wash.-based startup that sells contract management software, landed an undisclosed investment from SAP as part of an expanded partnership with the German multinational. … Read More