Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Feb. 11, 2024.
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Spy cameras found in two Expedia bathrooms; former employee charged with voyeurism
A Lynnwood, Wash., man has been charged with voyeurism based on allegations that he placed cameras under the sinks in two bathrooms at the Expedia Group headquarters on the Seattle waterfront in December and January. … Read More
Expedia Group to close Seattle HQ temporarily to enhance security after discovery of spy cameras
Expedia Group will close its Seattle headquarters for three days starting this weekend to further enhance its security and improve its ability to detect unauthorized devices after news broke this week about the discovery of spy cameras in two bathrooms at the campus in December and January. … Read More
Tech Moves: Rivian hires former Amazon and Meta leader as new marketing chief
Jennifer Prenner, a former marketing leader at Amazon and Meta, joined EV giant Rivian as its new vice president of marketing and CMO. … Read More
Seattle is top U.S. city in global talent ranking of software engineering hotspots
Seattle technical recruiting startup Karat ranked the top cities around the world for hiring the best software engineers, and Seattle ranks at or near the top in two different categories, according to a report released Wednesday. … Read More
Meet Seattle’s newest seed fund: Breakwater Ventures emerges to back early stage startups
There’s a new Seattle-based investment firm looking to support software startups across the Pacific Northwest that are just getting off the ground. … Read More
IonQ shows off its new quantum computer factory — and already has plans to expand
BOTHELL, Wash. — IonQ’s quantum computer factory is still ramping up to full operation, but the company is already expanding its footprint by tens of thousands of square feet. … Read More
Techstars Seattle startup Planette raises $2.4M for AI-boosted climate prediction tech
Planette, a climate tech startup that just graduated from Techstars Seattle’s latest accelerator, has raised $2.4 million. … Read More
Seattle game studio Threshold Games shuts down
Seattle’s Threshold Games, a remote-first independent game developer, has shut down due to “extenuating circumstances.” The announcement was made via Threshold’s LinkedIn page on Feb. … Read More
Console wars aren’t over yet — but Xbox is shifting its strategy against Sony and Nintendo
The console wars aren’t over, but they’ve mutated into a new phase. … Read More
Tech leadership advice on imposter syndrome, self-confidence, and building trust
Don’t get attracted to titles. Remember the human algorithm. … Read More
