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 Oct. 19, 2025.
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AWS outage was not due to a cyberattack — but shows potential for ‘far worse’ damage
The outage serves as warning sign for a potentially more disruptive situation and reflects “tech monoculture” in a global infrastructure. … Read More
How the AWS outage happened: Amazon blames rare software bug and ‘faulty automation’ for massive glitch
A detailed explanation of this week’s Amazon Web Services outage, released Thursday morning, confirms that it wasn’t a hardware glitch or an outside attack but a complex, cascading failure triggered by a rare software bug in one of the company’s most critical systems. … Read More
Seattle mayor says Microsoft and Amazon have a ‘moral obligation’ to give back to the city
Harrell’s comments reflect a delicate balance faced by city leaders — ensuring that Seattle’s global tech corporations continue to bolster the economy and tax base, while addressing the ripple effects on housing, transportation, and communities. … Read More
Amazon customers report delivery delays after major AWS outage
Amazon’s e-commerce customers are experiencing unusual delivery delays following the Amazon Web Services outage on Monday — suggesting that the cloud glitch has impacted the company’s own operations more than than previously reported. … Read More
Tim Chen was deemed ‘too nerdy’ for venture capital. Now he runs one of the hottest startup funds in tech.
When Tim Chen tried to break into venture capital six years ago, multiple firms in Seattle turned him down. … Read More
Alaska Airlines cancels 360 flights, says significant IT outage was due to ‘failure’ at a data center
The impact of the outage was evident at Sea-Tac Airport on Thursday evening, where long lines wrapped around the concourse and a maze of suitcases piled up in the baggage claim area. … Read More
AWS outage hits major apps and services, resurfacing old questions about cloud redundancy
Amazon Web Services is recovering after an outage that disrupted Facebook, Snapchat, Fortnite, Coinbase and other major platforms, once again illustrating the internet’s heavy reliance on the cloud giant and a lack of redundancy in online services. … Read More
Amazon unveils AI-powered augmented reality glasses for delivery drivers
Amazon says it’s working on AI-powered augmented reality glasses for delivery drivers, offering hands-free navigation, package scanning, and proof-of-delivery tools. … Read More
Satya Nadella’s pay tops $96M as Microsoft stock soars; Walmart CFO set to join board
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s total compensation rose nearly 22% to $96.5 million, driven largely by the company’s surging stock price, a new filing reveals. … Read More
Carbon Robotics raises $20M as LaserWeeder maker plans secretive new ‘AI robot’ for farms
“It’ll blow your mind,” founder and CEO Paul Mikesell said of a carbon Robotics machine that relies on the same AI system used in Carbon’s other equipment. … Read More
