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WSJ report reveals National Enquirer paid $200K for Jeff Bezos’ racy texts

by Taylor Soper on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 7:55 pmComment

More details have emerged about the public spat between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and the National Enquirer. The Wall Street Journal published a new report Monday evening revealing that Michael… Read More

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Ethiopian jet’s data points to a system that was an issue for 737 MAX before the crash

by Alan Boyle on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 6:06 pmComment

The latest word from the investigation of last week’s crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet is that readings retrieved from the flight data recorder reportedly point… Read More

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Valve veteran and Riot Games developer launch Stray Bombay, a new game studio in Seattle

by Thomas Wilde on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 4:16 pmComment

Even if you don’t know Chet Faliszek‘s name, you’ve likely heard of his work. As one of the writers at Valve Software in the 2000s, Faliszek helped create the stories… Read More

Cray, Intel will build the first U.S. “exascale” supercomputer for the Department of Energy

by Tom Krazit on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 1:17 pm1 Comment

The first U.S. supercomputer capable of processing 1 quintillion calucations each second will be built for the U.S. Department of Energy by Intel and Cray, the two companies announced Monday.… Read More

Fun & Geeky

Amazon’s Alexa wins an iHeartRadio Music Award and gives shout out to Wi-Fi in acceptance speech

‘We don’t even use computers!’: Watch a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation get mocked on ‘SNL’

‘Game of Thrones’ final season trailer prepares us for battle, and the dragons steal the show

The Star Wars trailer you’ve been looking for: All 10 films edited into 5-minute tease of iconic franchise

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Washington-based brothers behind ‘Dwarf Fortress’ to unexpectedly launch cult indie game on Steam

by Thomas Wilde on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 12:21 pmComment

The cult indie hit Dwarf Fortress is unexpectedly coming to Steam. Silverlake, Wash.-based designer Tarn Adams, the primary creator of Dwarf Fortress alongside his brother Zach, announced via the company’s Patreon… Read More

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Washington ranks second in the nation in new report analyzing the most innovative states

by Kurt Schlosser on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 12:14 pm1 Comment

Washington state ranks second in the country when it comes to states contributing the most to the nation’s position of innovative strength during the tech era, according to a new… Read More

Cloud Tech

Google’s Stadia leverages tech advances to bring the lucrative video-game market into the cloud

A console in the cloud: Google unveils ‘Stadia’ streaming service, looks to shake up video games

Cray, Intel will build the first U.S. “exascale” supercomputer for the Department of Energy

Report: Amazon testing new program that connects outside investors with startups that use AWS

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Investors commit another $1.25 billion to fund OneWeb’s internet satellite system

by Alan Boyle on March 18, 2019March 20, 2019 at 2:54 pmComment

The international OneWeb consortium says it’s raised another $1.25 billion in funding for its internet satellite constellation, ensuring a ramp-up in its production and launch campaign with the aim of… Read More

Zillow scores key win in long-running copyright battle with real estate photography company VHT

by Nat Levy on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 11:57 amComment

A federal appeals court largely sided with Zillow in a decision late last week involving a long-running copyright battle with real estate photography company VHT Inc. over how property photos… Read More

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Watch pitches from 13 startups at the Portland Incubator Experiment Demo Day

by Taylor Soper on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 10:30 amComment

It was Pi Day last week, so naturally, PIE held a Demo Day. The Portland Incubator Experiment, or PIE, hosted its first Demo Day in five years on Thursday as… Read More

Former BMW ReachNow CEO Steve Banfield’s next trip will be by foot, as he plans big European trek

by Kurt Schlosser on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 10:26 am1 Comment

Two months after stepping down as the CEO of BMW ReachNow, the car-sharing service he helped grow from Seattle, Steve Banfield is ready for his next move — and it… Read More

Elizabeth Warren calls out Amazon for promoting in-house brands on rivals’ product pages

by Monica Nickelsburg on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 11:22 am 3 Comments

Elizabeth Warren continued her crusade against Big Tech on Monday. The Massachusetts senator once again raised concerns that Amazon is behaving anti-competitively in a tweet. This is a perfect example… Read More

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Newly formed Northwest Quantum Nexus unites pioneers on the wild frontier of computing

by Alan Boyle on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 at 9:40 amComment

Experts in the weird and woolly field of quantum computing tend to concentrate on one slice of the challenge, whether it’s developing hardware, algorithms or applications — but in the… Read More

Howard Schultz hires former Instagram analytics chief, looks to build tech team in advance of possible White House bid

by Todd Bishop on March 17, 2019March 18, 2019 at 4:44 pmComment

Howard Schultz, the coffee mogul contemplating an independent run for the White House, is staffing up his tech team with heavy-hitters in the latest hint that he’s preparing to formally… Read More

Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of March 10, 2019

by GeekWire on March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 at 8:01 amComment

See the technology stories that people were reading on GeekWire for the week of March 10, 2019.… Read More

We’ll miss you, Scout: In a city where dogs at work are the norm, GeekWire loses a best friend

by Kurt Schlosser on March 17, 2019March 18, 2019 at 10:38 am1 Comment

Like any self-respecting Seattle workplace, especially those tied to tech these days, GeekWire is a dog friendly environment. Like any good dog, Scout was the best dog. Two years ago,… Read More

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As Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary nears, space fans get ready to celebrate

by Alan Boyle on March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 at 9:55 amComment

The countdown is on for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and that means the appointment books for space luminaries and their fans are filling up like… Read More

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GeekWire Podcast: Brave Amazon employee quizzes Bezos; GeekWire Awards preview; Peter Sagal’s input on input

by Todd Bishop on March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 at 9:52 amComment

We’re preparing for the GeekWire Awards, our annual event recognizing the best in Pacific Northwest tech and innovation, coming up May 2 at MoPOP in Seattle. On this episode of… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Politics and big tech, history of filmmaking, and a blockchain conference

by Nicole Tanner on March 15, 2019March 16, 2019 at 9:51 amComment

The massive power of technology companies has been a hot topic among politicians. The most recent example was Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s proposed changes to how big tech companies like Amazon and… Read More

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Geek of the Week: Olga Zinoveva brings bright mind to Bright Machines and the future of automation

by Kurt Schlosser on March 15, 2019March 16, 2019 at 8:44 amComment

Bright Machines, a company working to transform manufacturing automation and efficiency, just launched a year ago. And software engineer Olga Zinoveva only came onboard in Seattle about a month ago.… Read More

Working Geek: Fred Hutch CIO Kathy Alexion shifts from ‘corporate soldier’ to mission driven

by Lisa Stiffler on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 at 3:31 pmComment

With a resume that includes Amazon, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Chase and others, Kathy Alexion confesses to being a “corporate soldier.” But her nearly three years at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer… Read More

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The troubling state of consumer privacy: We’ve entered a ‘trust apocalypse’ era — now what?

by Monica Nickelsburg on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 at 11:33 amComment

It’s been a year since news broke of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, in which political operatives improperly took advantage of Facebook user data to influence elections in the U.S. and… Read More

Report: Amazon testing new program that connects outside investors with startups that use AWS

by Taylor Soper on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 at 10:06 amComment

Amazon wants to connect startups using its cloud computing platform with deep-pocketed investors, according to a new report from CNBC. The Seattle tech giant is testing a new program called… Read More

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Sources: Paul Allen’s family foundation plans to add advisers, with Steve Ballmer among prospects

by Alan Boyle on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 at 3:56 pmComment

Five months after the death of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the billionaire’s sister is taking steps to put her own stamp on a family foundation thought to hold at least… Read More

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Months after aborted flight, U.S.-Russian crew makes smooth trip to space station

by Alan Boyle on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 at 11:58 pmComment

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin finally made it to the International Space Station today, five months after their first trip went awry. The two spacefliers were… Read More

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‘We are bringing S3XY back’: Tesla’s Elon Musk introduces Model Y crossover SUV

by Alan Boyle on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 at 10:38 pmComment

Tesla CEO Elon Musk finished spelling out an all-electric acronym by lifting the veil on the Model Y, a crossover SUV that’s due to hit the market in the fall… Read More

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With Tesla as its model, MagniX revs up electric motors to revolutionize airplanes

by Alan Boyle on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 at 9:22 pm 4 Comments

REDMOND, Wash. — An electric-propulsion company called MagniX shifted its headquarters from Australia to Redmond just a few months ago — but it’s already revving up for takeoff. The venture,… Read More

Seattle startup Igneous raises $25M to help companies manage their unstructured data

by Taylor Soper on March 14, 2019March 15, 2019 at 2:42 pmComment

Seattle startup Igneous has reeled in a $25 million investment round to fuel growth of its software that helps companies manage their unstructured data. WestRiver Group led the Series C… Read More

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WSJ report reveals National Enquirer paid $200K for Jeff Bezos’ racy texts

Ethiopian jet’s data points to a system that was an issue for 737 MAX before the crash

Latest GeekWire Videos

Valve veteran and Riot Games developer launch Stray Bombay, a new game studio in Seattle

Cray, Intel will build the first U.S. “exascale” supercomputer for the Department of Energy

Fun & Geeky

Washington-based brothers behind ‘Dwarf Fortress’ to unexpectedly launch cult indie game on Steam

Washington ranks second in the nation in new report analyzing the most innovative states

Cloud Tech

Investors commit another $1.25 billion to fund OneWeb’s internet satellite system

Zillow scores key win in long-running copyright battle with real estate photography company VHT

GeekWire Podcasts

Watch pitches from 13 startups at the Portland Incubator Experiment Demo Day

Former BMW ReachNow CEO Steve Banfield’s next trip will be by foot, as he plans big European trek

Elizabeth Warren calls out Amazon for promoting in-house brands on rivals’ product pages

Newly formed Northwest Quantum Nexus unites pioneers on the wild frontier of computing

Howard Schultz hires former Instagram analytics chief, looks to build tech team in advance of possible White House bid

Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of March 10, 2019

We’ll miss you, Scout: In a city where dogs at work are the norm, GeekWire loses a best friend

As Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary nears, space fans get ready to celebrate

GeekWire Podcast: Brave Amazon employee quizzes Bezos; GeekWire Awards preview; Peter Sagal’s input on input

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Politics and big tech, history of filmmaking, and a blockchain conference

Geek of the Week: Olga Zinoveva brings bright mind to Bright Machines and the future of automation

Working Geek: Fred Hutch CIO Kathy Alexion shifts from ‘corporate soldier’ to mission driven

The troubling state of consumer privacy: We’ve entered a ‘trust apocalypse’ era — now what?

Report: Amazon testing new program that connects outside investors with startups that use AWS

Sources: Paul Allen’s family foundation plans to add advisers, with Steve Ballmer among prospects

Months after aborted flight, U.S.-Russian crew makes smooth trip to space station

‘We are bringing S3XY back’: Tesla’s Elon Musk introduces Model Y crossover SUV

With Tesla as its model, MagniX revs up electric motors to revolutionize airplanes

Seattle startup Latchel applies Amazon delivery strategies to building maintenance

Paul Allen’s foundation opens challenge to combat Ebola outbreak in Congo

How bad was that Facebook outage? Downdetector ranks it as worst service issue it’s ever tracked

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