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Today on GeekWire: Amazon senses fear; Bill Nye pans Windows; thoughts on Wired’s Google exposé

Jim Xiao thinks there’s still plenty of room to improve mobile hardware and software. The University of Washington grad (above) is… Read More

Prosecutors allege Capital One hacker stole data from more than 30 companies

The massive data breach that led to the stolen information of more than 100 million Capital One customers was just… Read More

In IPO filing, WeWork claims it can thrive in a recession as troubling indicator tanks stock market

WeWork took another step forward in its path to going public today, and the co-working giant claims it will be… Read More

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other Seattle tech leaders join new Sounders soccer ownership group

Editor’s note: Story updated with comments from Adrian Hanauer’s press conference. Tech is taking over soccer in Seattle. An all-star… Read More

Japanese automotive powerhouse Denso opens Seattle R&D office near Amazon HQ

Denso is the latest global power to plant its flag in Seattle. The Japanese automotive company, which makes components and… Read More

With long ties to Seattle area and Microsoft, squash attracts new interest — and a ‘Tech Challenge’

The top men and women squash players in the world will return to Bellevue, Wash., — a longtime hotbed for… Read More

Amazon and Capital One face legal backlash after massive hack affects 106M customers

A group of angry customers filed a lawsuit against Capital One this week following the hack that affected more than… Read More

Uber’s ‘Other Bets’ category, which includes Uber Freight, triples revenue in first half of 2019

Uber’s stock had a rough day in after-hours trading Thursday after the company revealed a $5.2 billion quarterly loss and… Read More

Pop! figurine maker Funko crushes Wall Street expectations, posting $191M in revenue in Q2

Funko continued the momentum built throughout the year in the second quarter, as the Everett, Wash. maker of the Pop!… Read More

Podcast monetization platform Glow raises $2.3M from high-profile slate of media investors

Podcasting technology startup Glow, a spinout of Seattle’s Pioneer Square Labs, has raised $2.3 million from a slate of investors… Read More

Zillow Group slows hiring for mortgage division following delayed software rollout

Sometimes lost in Zillow Group’s surprising pivot to focus primarily on transforming how people buy and sell homes is its… Read More

Catch up with Steve Ballmer, USAFacts founder and LA Clippers chairman, at the GeekWire Summit

Steve Ballmer and the LA Clippers made headlines this summer with one of the biggest deals in NBA free agent… Read More

Zulily revenue sinks 13% as QVC parent Qurate aims to stabilize online retailer’s business

Zulily’s business is on the decline. The Seattle-based online retailer saw revenue decrease 13 percent to $363 million during the… Read More

Avalara posts $91M in revenue, up 43%, as sales tax automation company hits 10,000 customers

Shares in Avalara are on the rise as the sales tax automation company posted rapid revenue growth and narrowing losses,… Read More

Zillow Group’s big bet on home sales boosts company-wide revenue 84% to $600M in Q2

Zillow Group is roughly six months into its plan to focus primarily on buying and selling homes, and so far… Read More

Today on GeekWire: FedEx and Amazon split; Epik drops 8chan; Adaptive Biotech plans big expansion

Highlights from today’s top stories. Subscribe here to receive this rundown daily. Amazon is thinking about equipping delivery agents with augmented reality… Read More

Epik reverses course: Seattle-area web services company will not host 8chan following shooting

Just two days after temporarily helping 8chan get back online, Epik has changed its mind. The Seattle-area company said Tuesday… Read More

Cost of living study ranks Seattle as fifth most expensive U.S. city to live in

A study looking at the cost of living in 257 cities across the United States has ranked Seattle as the… Read More

Guest Commentary: Publisher’s decision to limit eBook access is bad news for library patrons

A recent decision by a book publisher to limit public libraries’ access to eBooks should concern readers and authors everywhere.… Read More

Today on GeekWire: Amazon & Capital One; Melinda Gates teams w/comedians for equality; Xbox founder bakes bread from ancient yeast

Highlights from today’s top stories. Subscribe here to receive this rundown daily. A U.S. senator from Oregon is pressing Amazon… Read More

Today on GeekWire: Amazon senses fear; Bill Nye pans Windows; thoughts on Wired’s Google exposé

In IPO filing, WeWork claims it can thrive in a recession as troubling indicator tanks stock market

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other Seattle tech leaders join new Sounders soccer ownership group

Japanese automotive powerhouse Denso opens Seattle R&D office near Amazon HQ

With long ties to Seattle area and Microsoft, squash attracts new interest — and a ‘Tech Challenge’

Amazon and Capital One face legal backlash after massive hack affects 106M customers

Uber’s ‘Other Bets’ category, which includes Uber Freight, triples revenue in first half of 2019

Pop! figurine maker Funko crushes Wall Street expectations, posting $191M in revenue in Q2

Podcast monetization platform Glow raises $2.3M from high-profile slate of media investors

Zillow Group slows hiring for mortgage division following delayed software rollout

Catch up with Steve Ballmer, USAFacts founder and LA Clippers chairman, at the GeekWire Summit

Zulily revenue sinks 13% as QVC parent Qurate aims to stabilize online retailer’s business

Avalara posts $91M in revenue, up 43%, as sales tax automation company hits 10,000 customers

Zillow Group’s big bet on home sales boosts company-wide revenue 84% to $600M in Q2

Today on GeekWire: FedEx and Amazon split; Epik drops 8chan; Adaptive Biotech plans big expansion

Epik reverses course: Seattle-area web services company will not host 8chan following shooting

Cost of living study ranks Seattle as fifth most expensive U.S. city to live in

Guest Commentary: Publisher’s decision to limit eBook access is bad news for library patrons

Today on GeekWire: Amazon & Capital One; Melinda Gates teams w/comedians for equality; Xbox founder bakes bread from ancient yeast

Good news for card-carrying potheads: Seattle startup raising funds so you don’t have to use cash

Infusing marijuana with data: Cannabis industry vets aim to clear the haze in a booming industry

Redfin stock soars as home sales business powers 39% revenue spike to $197M

Salesforce completes $15.7B acquisition of Tableau Software, creating new enterprise tech force

Tableau comes up short in stealthy earnings report, quietly disclosing first results since Salesforce deal

Scoop: T-Mobile acquires mobile marketing startup PushSpring to bolster advertising tech

Wyze expands low-cost smart home lineup with new $15/pair connected wall plugs

ShareBuilder 401k retirement plan provider splits from Capital One

TV giant Discovery is hiring 200 people to build streaming services at Seattle-area office, led by ex-Amazon execs

Seattle engineer arrested in Capital One hack that affected 106M people