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GeekWire Mid-Week Update

Top stories so far this week

What the Google ruling means for Microsoft Bing; Amazon delivery dilemma; Seattle’s return to office
This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we look at the implications of the Google antitrust ruling for Microsoft Bing, among other topics.
Gaming giant Valve hit with another antitrust lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices
A new class action lawsuit alleges that Valve Software is a “platform monopolist” that has kept game prices artificially high and prevented other companies from gaining a foothold in the digital distribution market for PC gaming.
Inside the Seattle labs of Xaira, the AI-powered startup launched with $1B from investors
In a laboratory near downtown Seattle on the shores of Lake Union, Hetu Kamisetty is helping build what he says is the biotech company of the future.
Starbucks’ new CEO brings extensive digital experience from prior role leading Chipotle
Starbucks has a new CEO. The Seattle coffee giant on Tuesday named Brian Niccol, who led Chipotle for the past six years, as its new chief executive officer.
Product-related R&D jobs surge at Microsoft as operations roles decline, new numbers show
The number of product-related research and development roles at Microsoft increased more than 12% to 81,000 positions as of June 30, from 72,000 the year before, even as the company continued to make periodic layoffs.
Mars Society gains foothold in AI, robotics and biotechnology to clear a path to space
The Mars Society says it's making progress on launching a startup incubator with artificial intelligence and biotech as its first targets.
Rooftop party! Join us for GeekWire’s annual summer event in Seattle
Calling all Mariners fans and those who enjoy sunny rooftop deck parties!
University of Washington awarded $21M in ‘Cancer Moonshot’ funding for new cell imaging techniques
University of Washington will get up to $21.1 million out of $150 million awarded to researchers in a new phase of the "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
Cybertrucks on Mars? Space advocates and NASA consider ideas for sample return
Plans for bringing Martian samples back to Earth are under review — and one way-out idea involves SpaceX's Starship and Tesla's Cybertruck.
Amazon rebrands used goods marketplace to Amazon Resale
Amazon’s used goods marketplace is now known as Amazon Resale.
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