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Microsoft's private OpenAI emails and Satya Nadella’s new AI catchphrase

Amazon fixes Alexa voice ordering bug; Microsoft rethinks AI data centers; Stadium cameras capture every Seahawks fan

Alexa’s next act, Microsoft’s retail play, Google’s AI inbox, and a smart bird feeder fail

A silver lining for Seattle in the DJI ban, and the verdict on the 2007 Camry tech retrofit

The stories that defined 2025: AI dreams, brutal realities, and Seattle tech at a turning point

In a year-end review episode of the GeekWire podcast, co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook analyze the top tech stories of the year, highlighting the dichotomy of the AI boom and widespread layoffs. They discuss Bill Gates' comparison of the AI revolution to the early days of the PC, and the significant capital invest...

Landline phones in 2025? How this tech vet is helping kids connect

Uncommon Thinkers 2025: Solar spacecraft, sci-fi biology, destroying PFAS, beyond AI chatbots, and better social media

The GeekWire podcast features Todd Bishop interviewing recipients of the "Uncommon Thinkers" award for 2025. The podcast highlights innovators, scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs who are transforming industries and addressing significant global challenges. Interviewees include Jeff Thornburg, CEO of Portal Sp...

Bonus: Trevor Noah on AI, education, and the future of comedy

Amazon’s New Frontiers: Robotaxis, Ultrafast Deliveries, and AI Teammates

The GeekWire podcast features co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook discussing Amazon's experimental services, including ultrafast delivery via Amazon Flex and the Amazon Now service, drawing parallels to the failed Cosmo.com venture. Todd recounts his experience with Amazon's Zoox robotaxi in Las Vegas, comparing it t...

Finding signal in the AI noise, with ‘Me, Myself and AI’ host Sam Ransbotham

Bezos is back in startup mode, Amazon gets weird again, and the great old-car tech retrofit debate

An inside view of the AI boom, with Read AI's David Shim

In this GeekWire podcast episode, co-founder John Cook interviews David Shim, CEO of Read AI, about the current state and future of AI, particularly its impact on workplace productivity. Shim discusses the rapid adoption of AI, driven by real revenue and mainstream use, even in emerging markets. While acknowledging the...

Seattle’s history of hardware heartbreak: Big raises, high hopes, hard landings

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff on failure, reinvention, and his second act at Amazon

Seattle’s tech paradox: Amazon's layoffs and the AI boom — or is it a bubble?

In this episode of the GeekWire podcast, Todd Bishop and John Cook discuss the juxtaposition of Amazon's recent layoffs with the ongoing AI boom, debating whether the current enthusiasm for AI is a bubble. They analyze Amazon's earnings, the impact of AI investments like Anthropic, and the potential for a startup boom ...

The Great Rewiring: How the pandemic set the stage for AI — and what's next

The next PC platform shift? Ed Bott on Microsoft's big Windows AI bet

Vibe-coding a new reality: Chris Pirillo on the rise of AI-powered apps, features, and founders

The Agentic Entrepreneur: How the next wave of AI is changing the startup playbook

A $100k wall for talent: Tech leader and author Shirish Nadkarni on the H-1B fee and the impact of immigrants