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Google lays off 52 employees across several WA locations
Google has announced layoffs affecting 52 employees across multiple locations in Washington, including Kirkland, Redmond, and Seattle, as well as remote workers. This decision was communicated through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing.
Amazon tops $3 trillion and Microsoft surges as Wall Street sets aside AI spending fears, for now
Amazon has reached a market value of over $3 trillion for the first time, while Microsoft saw a 5% increase in its stock price. This surge follows positive cloud earnings reports from both companies last week, positioning them as the fourth and fifth most valuable companies globally.
UW’s Allen School names Dan Grossman interim director as Magdalena Balazinska shifts gears
Dan Grossman has been appointed as the interim director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering following the conclusion of Magdalena Balazinska's nearly seven-year tenure. Grossman, who previously served as the school's vice director, will lead the institution during this transitional period.
This civic activist used AI to assess how state Supreme Court candidates might rule on the millionaires’ tax
Viet Nguyen, a Seattle communications executive, has developed Culliton2026.org, a platform that utilizes AI to evaluate potential rulings of Washington Supreme Court candidates on the millionaires' tax. The initiative has sparked debate, with critics questioning the validity of its underlying assumptions.
Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of July 26, 2026
This week's roundup highlights the most popular technology stories featured on GeekWire from July 26, 2026. Readers engaged with a variety of topics, showcasing trends and developments in the tech industry. The stories reflect current interests and innovations shaping the sector.
Amazon’s next big business, Satya Nadella’s DIY app, and a VC’s rallying cry for Seattle tech
Microsoft and Amazon have exceeded cloud expectations recently, with Microsoft experiencing its first headcount reduction since 2016. Additionally, Satya Nadella has created a dashboard based on a Morgan Stanley analyst's report, while Jeff Bezos has identified Amazon's fourth business pillar. Jacob Colker from AI House advocates for the Seattle tech scene.