Former Kraken exec Todd Humphrey launches firm to improve customer experiences in sports and beyond

The longtime tech leader Humphrey left the NHL franchise earlier this year to embark on a new adventure: Highmark Sports Group, his own consultancy aimed at helping sports teams, leagues, and ...

‘No chatbot energy here’: Armoire weaves AI into its clothing rental service after a decade of pivots

How the Seattle online clothes rental startup Armoire keeps evolving and is thriving in a fashion sector that includes ...

Here’s why there’s a solar canopy in a sprawling parking lot at the University of Washington

UW is powering up its vision for a brighter, more sustainable future with a newly completed solar canopy installed in a ...

‘Not a squeak’: Veteran tech workers face new reality amid layoffs and tough job market

A generation of experienced tech professionals — directors, senior managers, etc. — are discovering that they aren't immune ...

Rad Power Bikes hits another roadblock as U.S. safety commission issues product safety warning

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said some Rad batteries "can unexpectedly ignite and explode," but the e-bike ...

‘Product won’t win. Distribution will.’ Tips for startup founders raising cash right now

Avante CEO Rohan D'Souza, Fuse founding general partner Kellan Carter, and GeekWire editor Taylor Soper at a Seattle AI Week ...

Verizon layoffs impact 165 workers in Washington state

Verizon is laying off approximately 168 employees in Washington state, including analysts, engineers and retail workers.

Amazon to invest $50B to expand AI infrastructure for U.S. government agencies

Amazon plans to invest up to $50 billion to expand AI and advanced computing infrastructure for U.S. government agencies, the ...

Bezos is back in startup mode, Amazon gets weird again, and the great old-car tech retrofit debate

Jeff Bezos steps back into startup life as co-CEO of a new AI venture. Plus, a surprising experiment at Seattle-area thrift ...

Out of Office: Microsoft Research’s Peter Lee is a car geek revved up by converting classics to electric

"Half the people I've told about this project think it's the coolest thing, and the other half think it's totally evil," ...

Amazon’s surprise indie hit: Kiro launches broadly in bid to reshape AI-powered software development

Amazon’s Kiro development tool is launching broadly with new features and a unique branding strategy, as the company pushes ...

AI bargaining bill returns as Washington lawmakers weigh new rules for public employers

This story first appeared in the Washington State Standard. Rep. Lisa Parshley, D-22. (Washington state Legislature Photo) ...