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 Jan. 21, 2024.
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An inside look at Tableau: What’s the future of the ‘DataFam’ at Salesforce?
Walking into the “Data1” building in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, it’s not easy to tell it’s the home of Tableau, with the big Salesforce sign behind the reception desk, and a lack of obvious branding for the data visualization company. … Read More
New study on coding behavior raises questions about impact of AI on software development
Software development is one of the early use cases for generative AI. … Read More
Startup founder returns to take aim at the endless pile of goods that shoppers send back
While e-commerce has made it beyond easy to get virtually anything delivered to your doorstep, a new startup is wading into the financial, logistical, and environmental mess created by the endless stream of goods that are returned. … Read More
Walmart lays off 62 people in Seattle area as part of innovation unit shutdown
Walmart is laying off 62 corporate workers in Washington state as part of the closure of Store No8, its innovation-related business unit. … Read More
GeekWire 200 shakeup reveals major shifts in Seattle and Pacific Northwest startup landscape
A new wave of startups is transforming the technology community in the Seattle area and the surrounding region, fueled by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, health, energy, and other emerging technologies. … Read More
Initiative aiming to repeal Washington state capital gains tax passes key milestone
The controversial capital gains tax in Washington state may appear on the November ballot later this year. … Read More
Amazon’s birthplace is back on the market: Visitors flock to the house ‘where it all started’
BELLEVUE, Wash. — With an asking price of $2.28 million, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 10704 NE 28th St. … Read More
Scientists go to Canada to study the kind of lake where they say life may have arisen
Several years ago, scientists at the University of Washington theorized that key ingredients for life could have built up billions of years ago in special kinds of environments known as soda lakes. … Read More
Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees, about 9% of gaming unit, following Activision acquisition
Microsoft is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in its gaming unit, or about 9% of gaming-related staff. … Read More
Analysis: Microsoft layoffs are the latest example of gaming industry labor issues
Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs is just a symptom of a much larger issue concerning labor rights and abuses, which could and should change the direction of the international games industry. … Read More
