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Seattle sushi restaurant closes after popular TikTok food critic’s video sparks concerns of worm in fish
A TikTok star known for reviewing restaurants nationwide made a stop in Seattle this month. His critique of a popular sushi spot led to its closure following concerns raised in one of his videos. … Read More
Amazon hires former Microsoft and SAP exec Julia White as new AWS marketing chief
Julia White, a seasoned Microsoft executive who recently worked at SAP for four years, has taken on the role of chief marketing officer and vice president at Amazon Web Services. … Read More
Seattle area’s ‘bomb cyclone’ storm drives demand at EV charging stations – and gas pumps
A “bomb cyclone” storm, unleashing fierce winds and rain on Tuesday, caused over 640,000 utility customers in Western Washington to experience power outages, leading to queues at public EV charging stations as drivers sought to recharge their vehicles. … Read More
GeekWire 200 update: A new No. 1 rises to the top of our startup rankings
A new company has ascended to the top spot in the GeekWire 200 rankings. … Read More
Microsoft turns a new page in the book business with its own publishing imprint
Microsoft plans to merge the fast pace of social media with the enduring nature of books through its new publishing imprint, 8080 Books. They aim to bring titles to market much quicker than traditional publishing methods. … Read More
Tech Moves: Former leaders at Qualtrics and AWS land CEO roles; VertueLab adds board member
— Jay Choi has been appointed CEO of Typeform, a San Francisco-based startup focused on helping companies create digital forms. … Read More
Microsoft credited with spotting sophisticated Chinese hack that hit telecoms including T-Mobile
U.S. officials acknowledge that without Microsoft’s assistance, identifying the sophisticated Chinese cyberattack on telecommunications networks, including T-Mobile, would have been challenging. … Read More
Microsoft and Atom Computing leap ahead on the quantum frontier with logical qubits
Microsoft and Atom Computing have achieved a significant milestone in their quest to develop fault-tolerant quantum computers that outperform traditional computers. … Read More
Bezos calls Musk’s latest jab ‘100% not true’ as space rivals renew social media spat
Despite changes over time, the familiar social media disputes between Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk appear unchanged. … Read More
Silicon Valley innovation group Plug and Play plants flag in Seattle region with new startup programs
Plug and Play, a globally active Silicon Valley-based innovation group, is expanding its reach with new startup programs in Seattle. … Read More
