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 June 22, 2025.
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UW pulls the plug on anchor research building in planned Seattle innovation district
The University of Washington and a prominent developer have abandoned plans for Brightwork, a facility for research and business tenants that was meant to anchor an ambitious 69-acre innovation district abutting the UW’s main campus. … Read More
‘Massive productivity booster’: Seattle developers on how Cursor is changing the way they code
Seattle software engineers say Cursor, an AI-powered code editor, is revolutionizing how they work — boosting productivity, enabling faster prototyping, and opening the door to more ambitious projects. … Read More
Newlywed Jeff Bezos sells $5.4 billion worth of Amazon stock
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is selling more than $5.4 billion worth of Amazon shares, according to a new regulatory filing made public Friday, part of the billionaire’s ongoing effort to diversify his wealth. … Read More
Amazon closes Fresh grocery store south of Seattle; state filing says 125 workers impacted
Amazon closed a Fresh grocery store in Federal Way, Wash., the company confirmed on Monday. … Read More
Bold or boneheaded? Seattle’s proposed tax hike on big business draws fire as Amazon stays silent
Supporters call it bold. Critics call it boneheaded. … Read More
T-Mobile claims U.S. network lead, unveils new DoorDash perk and T-Satellite launch date
BELLEVUE, Wash. — T-Mobile announced a new partnership with DoorDash, offering a free subscription to the DoorDash DashPass beginning July 8 for new and existing customers. … Read More
‘Ignore or delete’: Traffic ticket text messages are a scam, Washington state drivers warned
Scam text messages from Washington state and Seattle agencies that don’t exist are targeting drivers with warnings of outstanding traffic tickets that could result in suspension of driving privileges and prosecution. … Read More
Seattle startup Klutch raises $8M to bring AI coworkers to construction sites
Archie handles zoning and permit reviews. … Read More
Seattle startup Clarify lands $15M to take on Salesforce with AI-native ‘autonomous CRM’
Sales teams should spend more time closing deals — and less time entering data. … Read More
Former Amazon Devices VP joins Wyze as president and COO of smart-home hardware startup
Melissa Kirmayer Eamer, who spent nearly 20 years at Amazon, including as vice president of the company’s Devices division, is the new president and chief operation officer at Wyze, the Seattle-area maker of smart-home security cameras and more. … Read More