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 Oct. 3, 2021.
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Seattle business leaders request ‘immediate action’ from the city to improve safety in downtown
Editor’s note: The story has been updated to reflect comments from council members Andrew Lewis, Lisa Herbold and former council president and current mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell. … Read More
Want to improve your public speaking? This startup’s AI tool aims to give you a silver tongue
If you’re intimidated by the prospect of giving a speech, going through a job interview or doing a wedding toast, a Seattle startup called Yoodli might have just the thing: an AI-enabled software platform that analyzes your delivery and gives you tips for improvement — in a non-judgmental way. … Read More
Amazon CEO: Relationship with Seattle City Council has become ‘rougher,’ but hope remains
Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy admitted his company’s relationship with Seattle political leaders has become rocky over recent history, but added that he hopes it can improve in the years to come. … Read More
Microsoft acquires collaboration software startup Ally to bolster employee experience platform Viva
Microsoft has acquired Ally, a 3-year-old Seattle-based startup that helps companies track and hit their goals. … Read More
Windows 11 is here: Key points to know as Microsoft rolls out its new operating system
Microsoft is beginning the global rollout of Windows 11 this afternoon, starting in New Zealand and Australia, where it’s already Oct. … Read More
Led by founders who met at Microsoft, Chronosphere lands $200M, reaches unicorn status
Chronosphere has reached unicorn status in less than three years. … Read More
Twitch got e-vandalized overnight with photos of Jeff Bezos amid fallout from data breach
If you were using the web version of Twitch early Friday morning, you might’ve gotten the chance to see it get redecorated with a picture of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ face. … Read More
Guest post: AI surveillance in prisons is a terrible idea, both technologically and ethically
Editor’s note: This is a guest post written by University of Washington professor Emily M. … Read More
Sora from ‘Kingdom Hearts’ is the last addition to the ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ roster
It’s the end of an era. The 89th and final fighter to join the cast of Super Smash Bros. … Read More
Redfin partners with security giant ADT for program that lets buyers tour homes without an agent
Tech tools such as video tours have increasingly helped power real estate transactions during the pandemic, decreasing the need for face-to-face interactions. … Read More
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