Bite of Seattle returns, thanks to a Seattle startup | Microsoft and Activision extend deal deadline 

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard agreed to extend their merger agreement deadline by three months to help address regulatory concerns in the UK. Microsoft President Brad Smith expressed confidence about prospects for “getting this deal across the finish line.” Read more.

Seattle-based travel giant Expedia Group debuted its new unified loyalty program that rewards customers for using the flagship Expedia.com platform, as well as its Hotels.com and Vrbo brands. Here’s how One Key works.

AI envisioned the future of Seattle. The resulting images might spark creative ideas, but the technology falls short in certain areas. 

The Seattle Seahawks unveiled their throwback uniforms — and a web experience to go with it all. Dialing up a 1990s vibe, the team partnered with Microsoft on a site that features vintage-looking ads and tech products from the era. Read more. 

Hybrid work is here to stay. That’s one takeaway from a new McKinsey report detailing the long-term impact of new office attendance expectations on commercial real estate and cities. Read more.

Seattle is ranked No. 2 overall in tech talent among major North American markets in a new report from CBRE. Despite layoffs and a hiring slowdown in the tech industry, Seattle has seen its tech talent workforce grow and annual wages increase. Read more.