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 Aug. 28, 2022.
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OceanGate’s high-def 8K video of Titanic wreck reveals previously unseen details
Everett, Wash.-based OceanGate Expeditions set a new standard this year for documenting the condition of the 110-year-old wreck of the Titanic, thanks to a high-definition 8K video system that was installed aboard its submersible. … Read More
This is a stretch: Amazon promotes redesigned ‘Prime football’ with absurd throws by star NFL QBs
In a bid to get fans pumped for a season of streaming NFL games on Thursday nights, Amazon has turned to a couple of the league’s star quarterbacks to toss a new “Prime football.” The resulting videos — like the allegedly redesigned football — are a bit of a stretch. … Read More
Starbucks names next CEO, going outside tech industry for coffee giant’s new phase
Laxman Narasimhan, who was named the next CEO of Starbucks Thursday afternoon, brings experience in international business and consumer brands, most recently leading the turnaround of Reckitt Benckiser, the British company known for products including Durex condoms and Lysol disinfectant. … Read More
Judge rejects Facebook’s attempt to declare Washington state campaign ad law unconstitutional
A judge in Seattle sided with Washington state’s attorney general on Friday and rejected Facebook parent company Meta’s argument that the state’s campaign law runs afoul of the First Amendment. … Read More
NASA scrubs second try to launch moon rocket due to persistent hydrogen leak
NASA called off today’s attempt to launch its Space Launch System rocket due to a hydrogen leak encountered during the process of fueling up the core stage. … Read More
Find out how to watch NASA’s mammoth moon rocket lift off, and why it’s a big deal
Update: NASA scrubbed the initial launch attempt for Artemis 1 due to a problem with an engine on the Space Launch System rocket. … Read More
As tech giants increase stock compensation to retain talent, can startups take advantage?
Large tech companies including Zillow Group and Amazon are turning up the dial on stock compensation in a bid to reduce churn. … Read More
How Washington state’s leaders and tech giants are embracing the ‘Swiss Army knife’ of clean energy
As the United States undergoes a massive transition toward clean energy, Washington state officials are hoping to stake a claim as a leader in hydrogen power. … Read More
Backyard home manufacturer Abodu, backed by Redfin CEO, is launching in Seattle
Abodu, a Redwood City, Calif.-based startup that manufactures and delivers prefabricated backyard homes, is launching in the Seattle area. … Read More
Problem with rocket engine forces NASA to reschedule first launch of moon rocket
A plumbing issue on a rocket engine has forced a postponement in the first launch of NASA’s most powerful rocket on a history-making round-the-moon flight. … Read More