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 Nov. 23, 2025.
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Amazon Leo starts to roll out its fastest satellite internet service — and reveals just how fast it’ll be
The effort formerly known as Project Kuiper is shipping hardware to select business customers for testing, in a move that heightens competition with SpaceX’s Starlink. … Read More
Rad Power Bikes hits another roadblock as U.S. safety commission issues product safety warning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said some Rad batteries “can unexpectedly ignite and explode,” but the e-bike maker disputed the agency’s findings. … Read More
Amazon will test new rapid delivery concept at Seattle site, filings reveal
Amazon plans to transform a closed Amazon Fresh Pickup site in Seattle into a new retail-style delivery hub for ultrafast local orders — a sign of the company’s evolving strategy for hyperlocal fulfillment. … Read More
‘Not a squeak’: Veteran tech workers face new reality amid layoffs and tough job market
A generation of experienced tech professionals — directors, senior managers, etc. … Read More
Verizon layoffs impact 165 workers in Washington state
Verizon is laying off approximately 168 employees in Washington state, including analysts, engineers and retail workers. … Read More
Here’s why there’s a solar canopy in a sprawling parking lot at the University of Washington
UW is powering up its vision for a brighter, more sustainable future with a newly completed solar canopy installed in a sprawling parking lot north of Husky Stadium. … Read More
‘Product won’t win. Distribution will.’ Tips for startup founders raising cash right now
If you’re building an early-stage startup and trying to raise venture capital dollars to fuel your big ideas — focus on solving a specific problem, make sure you have strong conviction, and think hard about distribution in the age of AI. … Read More
‘No chatbot energy here’: Armoire weaves AI into its clothing rental service after a decade of pivots
In Armoire’s first big AI splash, the company recently launched a virtual stylist to support customers in their search for the perfect tops, pants, jackets and dresses. … Read More
Uncommon Thinkers: How Portal’s Jeff Thornburg plans to harness the heat of the sun in the cold of space
Before he became the CEO of Portal Space Systems, Jeff Thornburg worked for two of the world’s most innovative space-minded billionaires. … Read More
Former Kraken exec Todd Humphrey launches firm to improve customer experiences in sports and beyond
The longtime tech leader left the NHL franchise earlier this year to embark on a new adventure: Highmark Sports Group, his own consultancy aimed at helping sports teams, leagues, and companies boost their operations. … Read More
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