Stay informed with the most recent updates on technology and startup news from last week. Here are the top stories on GeekWire for the week of Jan. 12, 2025.
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Blue Origin reschedules orbital debut of New Glenn rocket, then re-reschedules it
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture has made two changes to the schedule for launching its New Glenn rocket to orbit for the first time, all within a matter of hours. … Read More
Book lovers get a read on new Barnes & Noble as they flock to chain’s Bellevue, Wash., store opening
Book enthusiasts attended the grand opening of Barnes & Noble’s new store in downtown Bellevue, Wash., celebrating the return of this beloved chain and the joy of browsing a physical bookstore. … Read More
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket to orbit for the first time, marking a milestone for Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully put a payload in orbit for the first time using its New Glenn rocket, marking a significant achievement for the company. … Read More
Microsoft creates new AI platform and tools division, led by former Facebook engineering chief
Microsoft has established a new engineering division for AI technologies and tools, led by Jay Parikh, the former global head of engineering at Meta (formerly Facebook). … Read More
Seattle’s newest unicorn: Truveta lands $320M to fuel creation of massive new genome project
With $320 million in new funding, Seattle-based health data company Truveta is embarking on an ambitious project to create a comprehensive genomic dataset. … Read More
Technical snag forces another delay for the first orbital launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket
A technical glitch forced Blue Origin to postpone the anticipated first orbital launch of its New Glenn rocket, despite reaching the final countdown. … Read More
Seattle biotech startup Tune Therapeutics lands $175M to support clinical research
Tune Therapeutics, a biotech startup, secured $175 million in funding, marking one of the largest financial rounds for Seattle-area startups in recent times. … Read More
Microsoft’s former head of Windows and Devices design to lead Amazon Devices & Services design
After a brief retirement, Ralf Groene is taking on a new role as the vice president leading design for Amazon’s Devices & Services division. … Read More
Meet the Seattle-based CEO leading Mozi, a new social app she launched with Twitter co-founder
Molly DeWolf Swenson, alongside a Twitter co-founder, has introduced Mozi, a social app designed to have users not become overly reliant on it. … Read More
Amazon cuts about 200 jobs in stores division
Amazon confirmed the layoff of approximately 200 employees from its North America Stores division, as part of its restructuring efforts. … Read More
