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 Oct. 30, 2022.
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Housekeeper sues Jeff Bezos over working conditions at Amazon founder’s home
A housekeeper who says she worked for nearly three years at Jeff Bezos’ Seattle-area home claims she was subjected to racial discrimination and retaliation from members of his personal staff, wasn’t able to take legally required breaks, and didn’t have adequate access to a bathroom on the job. … Read More
Tatoosh, a superyacht owned by Paul Allen, is sold after being listed for $90M
Another of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s personal properties has been sold off. … Read More
After acquiring Zipwhip for $850M last year, Twilio will shut down business texting service
Twilio will sunset Zipwhip’s software after acquiring the Seattle startup for $850 million last year. … Read More
Univ. of Wash. aims to dismiss suit by computer science instructor over land acknowledgements
University of Washington leaders filed a motion Monday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by an instructor who created his own land acknowledgment statement on the syllabi of courses he taught. … Read More
Seattle’s Twitter office impacted by widespread layoffs under new owner Elon Musk
Seattle-based Twitter employees are among those being laid off amid widespread job cuts at the social media giant now owned by Elon Musk. … Read More
Seattle entrepreneur acquires Sook, a tool to take on Amazon and boost small business discovery
To satisfy his desire to help shoppers better discover products from small businesses and to help those businesses compete against Amazon and other tech giants, Ryan Mulcahy did some shopping of his own. … Read More
Another logistics startup emerges in Seattle: Convoy vets land $2.4M to tackle trucking analytics
New funding: Seattle-area trucking analytics startup GoodShip raised $2.4 million in a round led by Fuse, with participation from Cercano Management, Flexport Fund, Innovation Endeavors, Sope Creek Capital, and other angel investors. … Read More
Why big data is not a priority anymore, and other key AI trends to watch
Artificial Intelligence models that generate entirely new content are creating a world of opportunities for entrepreneurs. … Read More
Amazon’s new reality: Where the tech giant is doubling down and cutting back in tough times
Amazon has grown dramatically over the past decade, surpassing 1.5 million employees and extending its reach into nearly every corner of commerce and society. … Read More
Pacific Northwest is a hub for fusion companies chasing power’s ‘holy grail’
The Sun is the ultimate fusion machine, endlessly smashing atoms together and creating power. … Read More