Taylor Soper
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Editor at GeekWire in Seattle. We report on tech companies and trends, through the lens of the Pacific Northwest. Send us story ideas and tips at tips@geekwire.com or taylor@geekwire.com.
Amazon is reportedly preparing to lay off as many as 30,000 corporate employees in a sweeping workforce reduction intended to curb expenses and compensate for over-hiring during the pandemic.
Amazon reportedly set to lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees in massive workforce cut
The sweeping workforce reduction is intended to reduce expenses and compensate for over-hiring during the pandemic, according to a report from Reuters.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Amazon is reportedly preparing to lay off as many as 30,000 corporate employees in a sweeping workforce reduction intended to curb expenses and compensate for over-hiring during the pandemic.
His comments reflect a delicate balance faced by Harrell and other city leaders — ensuring that Seattle's global tech corporations continue to bolster the economy and tax base, while addressing the ripple effects on housing, transportation, and communities.
Seattle mayor says Microsoft and Amazon have a ‘moral obligation’ to give back to the city
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell addresses the crowd at an Amazon event in 2024. (GeekWire File Photo / Taylor Soper) Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has a message
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October 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
His comments reflect a delicate balance faced by Harrell and other city leaders — ensuring that Seattle's global tech corporations continue to bolster the economy and tax base, while addressing the ripple effects on housing, transportation, and communities.
Seattle and Toronto are squaring off on the baseball diamond this week in the American League Championship Series. But how do the two cities fare in a battle over tech bragging rights?
Seattle vs. Toronto: As Mariners and Blue Jays battle on the field, which city has the better tech hub?
Seattle and Toronto are squaring off on the baseball diamond this week in the American League Championship Series. But how do the two cities fare in a battle over tech bragging rights?
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October 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Seattle and Toronto are squaring off on the baseball diamond this week in the American League Championship Series. But how do the two cities fare in a battle over tech bragging rights?
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network @pnsn1.bsky.social, which monitors earthquakes and volcanoes in Washington and Oregon, installed a sensor inside T-Mobile Park to record seismic energy during the American League Division Series game.
‘Seis the moment’: Earthquake monitors measure shaking during Mariners’ epic playoff win in Seattle
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, which monitors earthquakes and volcanoes in Washington and Oregon, installed a sensor inside T-Mobile Park to record seismic energy during the American League Di...
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October 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network @pnsn1.bsky.social, which monitors earthquakes and volcanoes in Washington and Oregon, installed a sensor inside T-Mobile Park to record seismic energy during the American League Division Series game.
Microsoft is bringing artificial intelligence to every public classroom in its home state — and sparking new questions about its role in education.
Microsoft to provide free Copilot tools for Washington state schools amid debate over AI’s role in learning
Microsoft Elevate Washington is a sweeping new initiative that will provide free access to AI-powered software and training for all 295 public school districts and 34 community and technical colleges ...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Microsoft is bringing artificial intelligence to every public classroom in its home state — and sparking new questions about its role in education.
Amid political polarization and uncertain federal research policy, Washington leaders are betting on stability through a unique innovation ecosystem rooted in the state’s institutions and businesses.
‘We build shit’: Washington state leans on innovative culture to thrive amid national turmoil
From left: A panel discussion at the 20th anniversary event for the Washington State Academy of Sciences included Babak Parviz, CEO at New Days; Elizabeth
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October 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Amid political polarization and uncertain federal research policy, Washington leaders are betting on stability through a unique innovation ecosystem rooted in the state’s institutions and businesses.
In a new memo to employees, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged the disconnect between recent layoffs and the company’s record investments in AI infrastructure and talent, calling it the “enigma of success” in a fast-changing economy.
In new memo, Microsoft CEO addresses ‘enigma’ of layoffs amid record profits and AI investments
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the company's 50th anniversary event. (GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the
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July 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In a new memo to employees, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged the disconnect between recent layoffs and the company’s record investments in AI infrastructure and talent, calling it the “enigma of success” in a fast-changing economy.
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‘Massive productivity booster’: Seattle developers on how Cursor is changing the way they code
Kevin Leneway, principal AI software engineer at Pioneer Square Labs, writes code with Cursor during a meetup in Seattle on Tuesday. (GeekWire Photo /
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June 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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How to land a tech job in the AI era: Founders, recruiters, professors share advice for grads
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How to land a tech job in the AI era: Founders, recruiters, professors share advice for grads
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Microsoft cuts nearly 3% of global workforce, about 6,000 jobs, in latest push for efficiency — by @toddbishop.bsky.social
Microsoft cuts nearly 3% of global workforce, about 6,000 jobs, in latest push for efficiency
Microsoft began laying off thousands of employees, targeting less than 3% of its global workforce in a move to streamline operations and reduce management layers.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Microsoft cuts nearly 3% of global workforce, about 6,000 jobs, in latest push for efficiency — by @toddbishop.bsky.social
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Palo Alto Networks to acquire Seattle cybersecurity startup Protect AI
From left: Protect AI CTO Badar Ahmed; President Daryan Dehghanpisheh; and CEO Ian Swanson. (Protect AI Photo) Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks
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April 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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‘A real blow’: Washington state sales tax on tech and digital services rattles industry
The Washington state capitol in Olympia. (GeekWire File Photo / John Cook) A host of tech-related businesses will soon be subject to Washington’s retail
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April 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Seattle crosswalk buttons hacked to sound like Jeff Bezos, who tells pedestrians, ‘don’t tax the rich’ www.geekwire.com/2025/seattle... via @geekwire.com
Seattle crosswalk buttons hacked to sound like Jeff Bezos, who tells pedestrians, ‘don’t tax the rich’
An audio-enabled crosswalk button in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood that's been altered to sound like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is speaking.
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April 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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@mcuban.bsky.social backs Seattle startup @skylight.social developing TikTok competitor
Mark Cuban backs Seattle startup developing TikTok competitor
(Skylight Social Image) With the future of TikTok up in the air, two engineers from Seattle just landed funding from Mark Cuban for their short-form video
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April 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
@mcuban.bsky.social backs Seattle startup @skylight.social developing TikTok competitor
Canadian e-commerce behemoth Shopify has inked a deal for office space in Bellevue, Wash., becoming the latest tech company to tap into the Seattle region’s deep talent pool.
Shopify arrives in Amazon’s backyard with new Bellevue office
(Shopify Image) There's another tech giant in town. Canadian e-commerce behemoth Shopify has inked a deal for office space in Bellevue, Wash., becoming
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April 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Canadian e-commerce behemoth Shopify has inked a deal for office space in Bellevue, Wash., becoming the latest tech company to tap into the Seattle region’s deep talent pool.
Instead of applauding a 10-year anniversary at Microsoft, for example, perhaps the reaction should be instead to ask “when are you going to do something interesting,” said Gilbert, a former Microsoft program manager.
Seattle is poised for massive AI innovation impact — but could use more entrepreneurial vibes
Stastig CEO Vijaye Raji (left) and Acquired podcast co-host Ben Gilbert speak on stage at the Seattle Startup Summit on Friday. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor
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March 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Instead of applauding a 10-year anniversary at Microsoft, for example, perhaps the reaction should be instead to ask “when are you going to do something interesting,” said Gilbert, a former Microsoft program manager.
In less than a year, two new startup community groups have emerged in Seattle, adding physical hubs to a tech ecosystem that is bursting with talent but is often criticized for being siloed and fragmented.
New startup hubs supercharge Seattle’s tech scene — just in time for the AI boom
The new AI House in Seattle held a launch party on Wednesday, celebrating the opening of its 108,000 square-foot startup hub at Pier 70 that serves as
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March 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In less than a year, two new startup community groups have emerged in Seattle, adding physical hubs to a tech ecosystem that is bursting with talent but is often criticized for being siloed and fragmented.
GeekWire hosted hundreds of longtime Microsoft employees, key executives, company faithful and tech community members Thursday night in Seattle at Microsoft@50, a GeekWire event to mark the company’s 50th anniversary.
Microsoft@50 recap: Company faithful mark first 50 years and look to future at GeekWire event
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer takes the stage at GeekWire's Microsoft@50 event at Town Hall in Seattle on Thursday. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper)
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March 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
GeekWire hosted hundreds of longtime Microsoft employees, key executives, company faithful and tech community members Thursday night in Seattle at Microsoft@50, a GeekWire event to mark the company’s 50th anniversary.
How to stream Seattle Mariners games with team’s new app
How to stream Seattle Mariners games with team’s new app
T-Mobile Park in Seattle, home of the Mariners. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Seattle Mariners fans have a new way to watch their favorite baseball
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March 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
How to stream Seattle Mariners games with team’s new app
Why startups should pay attention to ‘vibe coding’ — and approach with caution
Why startups should pay attention to ‘vibe coding’ — and approach with caution
(BigStock Image) There's a trendy new term going around startup circles that is sparking questions about how AI coding tools could change the way early
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March 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Why startups should pay attention to ‘vibe coding’ — and approach with caution
College students get a taste of startup life inside dynamic University of Washington entrepreneurship class www.geekwire.com/2025/college...
College students get a taste of startup life inside dynamic UW entrepreneurship class
Team "Stimma" pitches at Pioneer Square Labs on Wednesday in front of Seattle venture capitalists. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) Best class ever? That
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March 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Zillow responds to Rocket’s planned $1.75B acquisition of Redfin https://www.geekwire.com/2025/zillow-responds-to-rockets-planned-1-75b-acquisition-of-redfin/
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March 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Zillow responds to Rocket’s planned $1.75B acquisition of Redfin https://www.geekwire.com/2025/zillow-responds-to-rockets-planned-1-75b-acquisition-of-redfin/
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Could Zillow buy Redfin? New rentals partnership brings real estate rivals closer together https://www.geekwire.com/2025/could-zillow-buy-redfin-new-rentals-partnership-brings-real-estate-rivals-closer-together/
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February 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Could Zillow buy Redfin? New rentals partnership brings real estate rivals closer together https://www.geekwire.com/2025/could-zillow-buy-redfin-new-rentals-partnership-brings-real-estate-rivals-closer-together/
The latest update to the GeekWire 200 reveals which companies are growing quickly and making moves up our list of top-ranked Pacific Northwest tech startups.
GeekWire 200 update: Here are the hot tech startups moving up our list for Q1 2025
The latest update to the GeekWire 200 reveals which companies are growing quickly and making moves up our list of top-ranked Pacific Northwest tech
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February 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The latest update to the GeekWire 200 reveals which companies are growing quickly and making moves up our list of top-ranked Pacific Northwest tech startups.
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Seattle mayor says he has ‘grave concerns’ about Trump administration https://www.geekwire.com/2025/seattle-mayor-says-he-has-grave-concerns-about-trump-administration/
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February 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Seattle mayor says he has ‘grave concerns’ about Trump administration https://www.geekwire.com/2025/seattle-mayor-says-he-has-grave-concerns-about-trump-administration/