Catch up on the latest developments in the Seattle tech scene with this week’s top stories.
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Layoffs and National Attention: The Wall Street Journal highlighted the impact of recent layoffs in Seattle, a city significantly reliant on Microsoft and Amazon.
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Sila’s Manufacturing Facility: Next-generation battery materials startup Sila is commencing operations at its innovative automotive-scale manufacturing facility in Washington.
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IShowSpeed’s Seattle Appearance: A notable event involving IShowSpeed drew attention in Seattle.
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Microfluidics Cooling System: Microsoft unveiled a revolutionary microfluidics cooling system, inspired by leaf veins and utilizing AI to optimize data center efficiency.
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Robotics and AI Discussions: GeekWire spoke with Srinivasa regarding the state of robotics, entrepreneurial opportunities, and Seattle’s potential as a global AI and robotics hub.
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Natural Organic Reduction Expansion: Thirteen more states have followed Washington’s lead in legalizing natural organic reduction.
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Reserve Roastery Closure: Starbucks closed its flagship Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill, marking the end of an era for this unique coffee experience.
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Mariners Broadcasting Shift: The Seattle Mariners are transitioning all broadcast production, carriage, and streaming to Major League Baseball starting in 2026.
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Video Call Scheduling: A recent discussion centered around scheduling a video conference.