Catch up with the most recent technology news and startup news for the week. The most popular GeekWire stories for January 1, 2023 are listed below.
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GeekWire’s most popular stories
Amazon, simplify yourself. That was the message to Amazon employees Wednesday from Andy Jassy, signaling a shift in mindset with significant implications for the company’s future. … Read More
The magic has run out for a unique pub in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. … Read More
Mike Davidson is a Seattle tech veteran who has been a designer for many years. He will be joining Microsoft in the role of corporate vice president of research and design. … Read More
Salesforce has announced a 10% reduction in the workforce of Tableau Software. Tableau Software is based out Seattle and was acquired three years earlier by San Francisco-based enterprise technology giant, $15.7 billion. … Read More
This story was updated by Andy Jassy (Amazon CEO) … Read More
A new lawsuit filed by Seattle Public Schools against TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Snap, Instagram, and their parent companies alleges that the social media giants have “successfully exploited the vulnerable brains of youth” for their own profit, using psychological tactics that have led to a mental health crisis in schools. … Read More
Ring, Amazon’s most well-known company for its video doorsbells, will soon be able to make the transition from the car dashboard. … Read More
Venture capitalists make money by writing checks to people or ideas that they think will have an impact on the world. … Read More
You can expect to hear lots about Starfield, the science-fiction action RPG that will be released in 2023. … Read More
A new report commissioned by Challenge Seattle, a coalition of business and tech leaders, says more companies need to help finance and build affordable housing as part of a comprehensive solution to the state’s housing crisis. … Read More
