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 Sept. 18, 2022.
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‘Productivity paranoia’: Microsoft study of corporate workplaces finds big disconnect in hybrid work
A major perception gap between employees and leaders could make hybrid work unsustainable at companies around the world if left unaddressed, Microsoft cautioned Thursday as it released the findings of a new workplace study. … Read More
Major League Baseball made a pitch, but Seattle seafood spot Ray’s stays hooked on its web address
Major League Baseball has gotten a little closer to having possession of the desired web addresses for all 30 of its professional teams. … Read More
NASA delays moon rocket launch as storm approaches — and considers taking cover
With Tropical Storm Ian approaching the Florida coast, NASA has decided not to go forward with its third attempt to launch its heavy-lift Space Launch System moon rocket on Tuesday. … Read More
How this Seattle startup founder bounced back when her investors bailed out
Sarah Haggard thought she had done everything right to tee up Tribute, her early-stage company, for venture capital success. … Read More
Teamsters members and national leaders march on Amazon HQ, escalating union campaign
Teamsters leaders including Sean O’Brien, general president of the union, brought their campaign to organize Amazon warehouse and logistics workers to the company’s doorstep in Seattle this afternoon. … Read More
Seattle adds another unicorn as grocery retail tech startup Swiftly raises $100M
Retail software provider Swiftly raised $100 million in a Series C funding round, helping the company become the latest Seattle-area startup to reach a $1 billion valuation. … Read More
Real estate giant Compass lays off 84 workers in Washington state as it targets tech team for cuts
New York-based real estate brokerage Compass has laid off 84 employees based in Washington state as part of a reduction that largely targets the company’s technology workforce. … Read More
Amazon says it had ‘biggest three hours of signups’ for Prime during first exclusive NFL stream
Amazon is already seeing some fruits from its massive investment in live NFL streaming. … Read More
Internal memo: PillPack founders will leave Amazon at the end of the month
PillPack co-founders TJ Parker and Elliot Cohen will leave Amazon, four years after the tech giant acquired the online pharmacy in 2018 as an early step in its broader push into healthcare. … Read More
Amazon is using ultra-low carbon fuels to curb climate impact of deliveries
Amazon today announced a deal with low-carbon fuel manufacturer Infinium to purchase some of its “electrofuel” to power delivery trucks beginning next year. … Read More