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 Feb. 8, 2026.
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Most popular stories on GeekWire
Civic complacency, strained relations between government and tech, and a lack of focus on future industries could put Seattle’s long-term prosperity at risk. … Read More
Microsoft has permanently closed the Visitor Center in Building 92, a hands-on tech showcase and historical exhibit that was a destination for guests and employees for many years. … Read More
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb responded to a GeekWire guest column by Charles Fitzgerald warning Seattle not to repeat the Ohio city’s mistakes — but they may agree more than the headline suggests. … Read More
Ring’s Super Bowl ad for its AI-powered lost-dog feature was meant to be heartwarming. … Read More
Amazon says its Gen 2 network will be important for big enterprise and government customers; FCC still has to rule on Amazon’s request for more time to put Gen 1 satellites in orbit. … Read More
Helion announced two milestones: hitting a record temperature of 150 million degrees Celsius and being the first private venture to use radioactive tritium. … Read More
Elon Musk’s xAI is setting up shop in downtown Bellevue, with job listings showing the office will go beyond infrastructure to serve as a hub for core AI model development. … Read More
Clearly AI, a Seattle startup that helps companies review security and privacy risks before shipping new products, has raised $8.4 million in seed funding. … Read More
Highspot is one of Seattle’s most prominent enterprise software companies and has raised $650 million since launching in 2011. … Read More
Entre, valued at $300 million, has a big vision to rebuild the developer platform around AI coding agents. … Read More


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