Amazon earnings preview | Topgolf set to open in Seattle area

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Topgolf ready to swing into action: The sports and entertainment company is opening its first high-tech golf and gaming venue in Washington state on Friday in Renton, Wash. The facility will feature 102 hitting bays, food, drinks and more.

Taking the wraps off a new AI2 spinout: Unwrap is an AI-powered natural language processor that aggregates and analyzes customer feedback. The startup launched by Amazon vets raised $3 million. Read more.

Artists paint clearer picture of art vs. tech: A Seattle museum’s plan for an exhibition titled “Amazon vs Microsoft” turned into a messy squabble on social media and highlighted the debate over tech’s impact on the city's art scene. 

Wizards of the Coast opens new gaming studio: Austin-based Skeleton Key will create a new, high-budget video game for the Renton, Wash.-based company known for “Dungeons & Dragons.” Read more.

Amazon’s ‘shot across the bow’ of healthcare industry: The tech giant’s planned acquisition of One Medical has the potential to upend the medical system with increased efficiency. But some critics say the deal is unlikely to change much in healthcare. We talked to health tech experts to learn more.

Murder hornets get a new name: But Washington state’s desire to wipe out the invasive pests remains unchanged.