Week in Review: The most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
They keep him up to date with the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Jan. 25, 2026.
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The most popular stories on GeekWire
Amazon is closing all Amazon Fresh and Go stores to focus on Whole Foods and grocery delivery
After a decade of testing and expansion, the company says it couldn’t find the right model for its Amazon-branded grocery stores. … Read more
Expedia Group is laying off workers in the latest layoffs at the Seattle-based travel giant
Online postings show the layoffs have affected workers in the Seattle region and elsewhere. … Read more
Washington’s proposal to implement the tax is sparking pushback from Seattle’s tech leaders
A new proposal to increase the capital gains tax in Washington state is drawing concern from local leaders who say it could reduce incentives for construction companies in the state. … Read more
Amazon confirms 16,000 more job cuts, bringing the total to 30,000 since October.
Amazon is laying off another 16,000 workers worldwide, the company confirmed Wednesday morning, the second phase of a restructuring that includes 30,000 positions — marking the largest layoff in the company’s history. … Read more
‘Best nuclear project in the US’: TerraPower closes key permits for next-generation reactor
Perhaps within weeks, Bill Gates-backed TerraPower expects to receive state permits to build nuclear components for its first-of-its-kind plant, next in Wyoming. … Read more
Tech boom turns dark in Seattle as economic fears swirl amid layoffs
A cloud of economic uncertainty hangs over the region following major job losses in the Amazon and elsewhere. … Read more
‘Extinction-level event’ for startups: Seattle tech leaders fight new state tax proposal
Several emerging leaders voiced opposition during public testimony Tuesday against a proposed bill that would increase the capital gains tax. … Read more
Amazon is ending its retail palm ID program, Amazon One, as it closes physical stores
Amazon is shutting down its Amazon One palm-recognition service as the company pulls back from physical retail testing. … Read more
Rad Power Bikes sells for $13.2M as auction attracts cash-strapped bike builders.
South Florida-based Life Electric Vehicles was the winner, and subject to court approval, will receive the entire Rad brand, intellectual property and more. … Read more
LinkedIn hits $5B in quarterly revenue for the first time, and its TikTok pivot pays off
LinkedIn surpassed $5 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, bringing Microsoft’s 2016 acquisition total to $20 billion for the year. … Read more
