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Downtown Seattle leader praises Amazon’s return-to-office policy as influential as 5-day workweek starts
Will other companies follow Amazon’s lead? … Read More
Judge denies Uber’s attempt to halt Seattle law on driver deactivation standards
A federal judge denies Uber’s effort against a new Seattle law on driver deactivation standards. … Read More
Bench Accounting to be acquired by Employer.com after sudden shutdown
Vancouver, B.C.-based Bench Accounting is set to be acquired after its unexpected closure. … Read More
Barnes & Noble’s revival: CEO sees physical bookstore as key to outselling Amazon
Reviving the bookstore experience has positioned Barnes & Noble against Amazon’s dominance. … Read More
Zoom opens Bellevue office, settling near rival tech companies
Zoom sets up a new office in the Seattle area, close to Microsoft and Google. … Read More
2025 Investor Predictions: Seattle VCs reflect on AI, remote work, and the city’s tech scene
What will it take for startups to thrive moving forward? … Read More
Small businesses near Amazon’s Seattle HQ celebrate 5-day return policy
Local businesses gear up for increased activity with Amazon’s new office policy. … Read More
Review of The Year in Space: Amazon’s Project Kuiper’s movement in the satellite race
Amazon’s Project Kuiper accelerates its entry into the satellite megaconstellation arena. … Read More
Will Clippy’s legacy impact Microsoft’s Copilot rollout for Office apps?
Microsoft begins integrating Copilot AI assistant into its Office suite in select countries. … Read More
Microsoft outlines plan for U.S. to lead in AI race against China, with $80B capital investment in 2025
Microsoft’s Brad Smith calls for a national AI strategy, stressing the need for minimal regulations. … Read More
