Catch up on the latest tech and startup news from the past week. Here are GeekWire’s most popular stories for the week of November 23, 2025
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Amazon Leo begins rolling out its fastest satellite Internet service — and reveals just how fast it will be
The effort, known as Project Kuiper, is shipping hardware to select commercial customers for testing in a move that increases competition with SpaceX’s Starlink. … read more
Rad Power Bikes faced another setback as the US Safety Commission issued a product safety warning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said some rad batteries can “ignite unexpectedly and explode,” but e-bike makers disputed the agency’s findings. … read more
Amazon will test new express delivery concepts at the Seattle site, the filing reveals
Amazon plans to convert a shuttered Amazon Fresh pickup site in Seattle into a new retail-style delivery hub for ultra-fast local orders — a sign of the company’s evolving strategy for hyperlocal fulfillment. … read more
‘Not a shout’: Veteran tech workers face new reality amid layoffs and tough job market
A generation of experienced technology professionals — directors, senior managers, etc. … read more
Verizon layoffs affect 165 workers in Washington state
Verizon is laying off about 168 workers in Washington state, including analysts, engineers and retail staff. … read more
Here’s why the University of Washington’s sprawling parking lot has a solar canopy
UW is reinforcing its vision for a brighter, more sustainable future by installing a newly completed solar canopy over an expansive parking lot north of Husky Stadium. … read more
‘The product won’t win. will be distributed.’ 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 convictions, and think hard about delivery in the age of AI. … read more
‘No chatbot power here’: Armoire weaves AI into its clothing rental service after a decade of pivot
In Armoire’s first big AI splash, the company recently launched a virtual stylist to help customers find the perfect tops, pants, jackets and dresses. … read more
Uncommon Thinker: How Portal’s Jeff Thornburg Plans to Use the Sun’s Heat to Cool Space
Before he became 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 launched the firm to improve the customer experience in sports and beyond
The longtime technology leader left the NHL franchise earlier this year to start a new adventure: Highmark Sports Group, his own consultancy aimed at helping sports teams, leagues and organizations boost their operations. … read more