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 29, 2025.
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Microsoft cuts another 4% of its workforce, about 9,000 jobs, in continued efficiency push
Microsoft will reduce its global workforce by another 4% — approximately 9,000 jobs in all — not just in games and sales as previously reported but across the company. … Read More
Microsoft cuts 830 jobs in Washington state — less than 10% of latest global layoffs
It looks like Microsoft’s latest job cuts won’t hit its home state quite as hard. … Read More
Next-gen battery materials manufacturer Group14 lays off workers in Washington state
Next-gen battery materials manufacturer Group14 Technologies laid off an undisclosed number of workers as tariff uncertainties and new federal policies create significant obstacles for the clean energy sector. … Read More
AI vs. MDs: Microsoft AI tool outperforms doctors in diagnosing complex medical cases
Microsoft today announced an artificial intelligence tool that outperformed a panel of medical doctors in diagnosing complicated cases. … Read More
Rocket Companies completes Redfin acquisition; new pricing program is first perk of partnership
Rocket Companies completed its acquisition of Redfin on Tuesday, bringing together the nation’s largest mortgage lender with the tech-enabled Seattle real estate brokerage. … Read More
Paleontologists dig into the facts and fiction in the latest ‘Jurassic World’ dinosaur movie
Nathan Myhrvold, a Seattle tech titan who also studies titanosaurs and other denizens of the dinosaur era, realizes that “Jurassic World Rebirth” is science fiction, not a documentary — nevertheless, he has a few bones to pick with the filmmakers. … Read More
Intuit acquires tech from Seattle startup Relevvo, which helps B2B sales teams connect with buyers
Financial technology giant Intuit acquired technology from Seattle startup Relevvo, which built an AI-powered platform to help B2B companies connect with buyers more effectively. … Read More
Seattle startup Circulate Health raises $12M for pricey ‘blood-cleaning’ longevity service
Circulate Health, a Seattle health longevity startup, today announced $12 million in seed funding. … Read More
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike moving its ‘strategic technology hub’ into new Redmond space
CrowdStrike is moving into new office space in Redmond, Wash., the cybersecurity software company confirmed on Wednesday. … Read More
Startup radar: It’s all about AI for early stage Seattle companies in space, storytelling, supply chain
From space robots to AI storytelling, the latest edition of GeekWire’s startup radar features a diverse mix of early stage tech companies out of Seattle. … Read More