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. 30, 2025.
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Bill Gates-backed Modern Hydrogen lays off most of its employees after decade-long pursuit of clean energy
After 10 years, clean energy startup Modern Hydrogen has laid off most of its employees due to funding changes and is undergoing a “broader restructuring effort.” … Read More
Bill Gates’ TerraPower gets NRC green light for safety in construction of its first nuclear plant
The Washington-based company backed by Bill Gates and NVIDIA could be the first to deploy a utility-scale, next-generation reactor in America. … Read More
UW Nobel winner’s lab releases most powerful protein design tool yet
David Baker’s lab at the University of Washington is announcing two major leaps in the field of AI-powered protein design. … Read More
The hot new thing at AWS re:Invent has nothing to do with AI
At AWS re:Invent, the biggest cheers weren’t for AI but for savings. … Read More
Amazon tests new ‘Amazon Now’ 30-minute delivery service in Seattle and Philadelphia
The announcement confirms reporting by GeekWire last week that revealed Amazon was building out a new rapid-delivery hub at a former Amazon Fresh Pickup site in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. … Read More
Washington state lawmaker says proposed payroll tax could benefit large tech companies
A newly proposed payroll tax would add new costs for large businesses in Washington state. … Read More
Viral rant on why ‘everyone in Seattle hates AI’ strikes a nerve, sparks debate over city’s tech vibe
Does everyone in Seattle hate AI? That’s one of the surprising topics to arise this week in response to a spicy blog post penned by a former Microsoft engineer. … Read More
AI roleplay startup Yoodli raises $40M, reports 900% revenue growth
Yoodli is on a roll. The Seattle startup, which sells AI-powered software to help people practice real-world conversations such as sales calls and feedback sessions, announced a $40 million Series B round on Tuesday to fuel growth. … Read More
Seattle biotech startup Curi Bio lands $10M to expand its R&D support for drug discovery
Seattle biotech startup Curi Bio today announced $10 million in new funding. … Read More
Microsoft shareholders invoke Orwell and Copilot as Nadella cites ‘generational moment’
Microsoft’s shareholder meeting Friday morning highlighted a sharp divide: executives promoting a “planet-scale” AI future while investors voiced concerns about censorship, bias, privacy, and geopolitical entanglements. … Read More
