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Former Amazon exec Dave Clark is back in Seattle with a startup of his own — and $100M in funding
Dave Clark, the former Amazon Worldwide Consumer CEO and Flexport CEO, is launching a new supply-chain technology startup called Auger, with $100 million in Series A funding from venture capital firm Oak HC/FT.
Amazon Web Services VP of AI, Matt Wood, is leaving the company
Matt Wood, the AWS VP who was a longtime champion of the cloud giant's machine learning and AI initiatives, is leaving after 15 years.
Here’s what Tim Walz said at a Seattle fundraiser, according to tech CEO who co-hosted event
Accolade CEO Raj Singh and his wife Jill were among the hosts at a small, private fundraiser Tuesday in Seattle for Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris and VP nominee Tim Walz.
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University of Washington’s David Baker wins Nobel Prize for designing proteins
University of Washington biochemist David Baker has won a share of this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry for deciphering protein structures.
Microsoft rebrands 343 Industries to Halo Studios, reveals new direction for ‘Halo’ franchise
In a surprise reveal, Microsoft announced a new direction for the Halo series, which includes switching out its engine and changing the name of its main development studio.
Smartsheet rolls out new user experience, adds integration with Amazon Q
Smartsheet unveiled a bevy of new features and design changes on Tuesday at its annual ENGAGE conference, including an integration with Amazon Q Business.
Seattle Kraken owner Samantha Holloway leans on tech startup experience to lead NHL franchise
You can’t exactly grow an up-and-coming professional hockey franchise in the same way that you’d scale an early stage software company.
Amazon bets big on sports streaming in bid to boost Prime memberships, advertising revenue
When Charlie Neiman arrived at Amazon in 2016, the company had never streamed a live event, let alone live sports.
Tech Moves: Meta leader for Pacific NW steps down; Phase Genomics adds to C-suite
Paresh Rajwat this summer stepped down from his role as the Pacific Northwest head of office for Meta, which has more than 8,000 employees in the region.
More pay for in-office work? Salary report reveals new reality for hiring managers
Going back to the office could have a meaningful perk — more pay.
Seahawks quarterback takes his frustration out on a Microsoft Surface tablet
The Microsoft Surface is still being used as an outlet for frustration during NFL games.
Melinda French Gates launches $250M open-call funding opportunity for women’s health
Melinda French Gates on Wednesday launched Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million open call that aims to reach organizations from around the world working to address women’s physical and mental health.
Unsealed order in Amazon antitrust suit lets entire FTC case proceed, dismisses some state claims
All of the FTC's antitrust claims against Amazon are proceeding, and a few state claims have been tossed, according to an unsealed ruling.
Amazon’s new AI system projects green and red markers onto packages to streamline deliveries
Amazon unveiled new AI technology called Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) for the cargo hold of its electric Rivian vans, giving drivers audio and visual cues about which packages should be delivered at a given stop.
Seattle-area Star Wars collectors among group planning museum for film-related memorabilia
Four massive collections of Star Wars memorabilia, including two in the Seattle area, could come together under one museum roof in a plan that’s sure to intrigue geeks across the galaxy.
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