Articles from 10/01/2026

SpaceX’s rideshare launch kicks off milestone mission for Starfish Space’s first Otter space vehicle

Falcon 9 rocket launches 130 payloads, including Starfish’s flagship spacecraft as well as Cowboy Space’s first satellite and a NASA astrophysics probe. Read More

Startup Spotlight: Porchlight uses AI to help foster human connection in senior care

With the tap of a single button on a device, a resident hears a prompt, records their memories, and lets the platform automatically generate a concise “Know Your Resident” briefing for care staff, as well as a private audio feed for family members. Read More

Tech Moves: Amazon GM departs for Scala; Flyhomes appoints 3 leaders; Heinz Marketing names COO

Amazon general manager departs to become CTO of Scala; Flyhomes appoints three leaders; and Heinz Marketing names new COO/president. Read More

Longtime Microsoft research leader Peter Lee and former LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to depart

Two top Microsoft executives shared this week that they’re leaving the Redmond, Wash., tech giant: Peter Lee, the former head of Microsoft Research, and Ryan Roslansky, Microsoft executive vice president overseeing both LinkedIn and Microsoft Office. Read More

New JPMorganChase Seattle tech leader: How AI is changing what the bank looks for in engineers

Ture Armas, the new leader of JPMorganChase’s Seattle Tech Center, says AI is pushing engineers to work more closely with the business, changing how the bank hires. The center has more than 400 people and about 50 openings in AI, cloud and cybersecurity. Read More

Kindle gets a clicker: Amazon unveils $35 page-turning remote and refreshes its e-reader lineup

Amazon unveiled the Kindle Click, a $34.99 Bluetooth remote for turning pages, alongside a redesigned lineup of Kindle e-readers with flush screens, optional aluminum housings and user-replaceable batteries. Read More