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First Mode files for bankruptcy in sudden downfall for clean trucking company
First Mode filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday as the Seattle-based clean tech company continues to explore strategic alternatives after its majority shareholder stopped providing capital.
Seattle aviation startup Nimbus Aerospace flies demonstrator model for planned electric jet
Nimbus Aerospace, a Seattle aviation newcomer, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept flight of its planned design for an electric-powered business jet.
This is (not) bananas: Amazon devices chief gives free Kindles to people stopping by HQ fruit stand
Move over, Oprah. Panos Panay is the new king of daytime giveaways.
Amazon unveils new packaging for its devices, reducing the use of plastic, ink and bleach
Some boxes delivered by Amazon will have the same look on the inside as they do on the outside as devices from the company are being packaged in new-look materials that are more sustainable.
Mysterious drone flights have been in the news, but Seattle Seahawks show was planned tribute to fans
The drones arrived in Seattle over the Seahawks game at Lumen Field Sunday night — but they didn’t travel all the way from New Jersey.
Tech Moves: Allen Institute names new VP; Nordstrom board member steps down; and more
Julie Harris has been appointed vice president of The Paul G.
Amazon delays return-to-office in some cities due to lack of space
Some Amazon workers won’t be back in the office five days a week when the company’s new RTO mandate goes into effect next month.
Perplexity acquires Carbon, a Seattle startup that helps developers connect data sources to LLMs
Perplexity, an OpenAI rival valued at $9 billion, acquired Carbon, a Seattle startup that helps companies connect external data sources to their large language models.
Joylux lands $4.5M to grow women’s sexual health product company backed by Halle Berry
Joylux, a Seattle-based company selling electronic devices that can help women improve their vaginal health, raised $4.5 million in new capital.
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