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 Sept. 27, 2020.
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Ex-Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff jumps back into real estate, launches startup with former colleagues to help people buy second homes
Former Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff and dotloop founder Austin Allison are teaming up on a new startup called Pacaso that aims to make it easier for more people to own a vacation home. … Read More
Amazon jumps into virtual tourism, offering live one-on-one experiences around the world
One morning last week, I went on a walking tour of Quebec City with an experienced local tour guide, from the majestic Parliament of Quebec to the picturesque Saint Lawrence River. … Read More
Minecraft’s Steve and Alex coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in Nintendo-Microsoft crossover
The next downloadable character for Super Smash Bros. … Read More
Seattle adopts minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers
Seattle became the second big city in the nation to establish a minimum wage standard for Uber and Lyft drivers on Tuesday. … Read More
SEC charges former Amazon finance manager and her family in $1.4M insider trading case
A former senior manager in Amazon’s tax department has been charged with insider trading by the Securities and Exchange Commission. … Read More
Debate over Uber and Lyft driver pay comes to a head as Seattle prepares to set minimum wage
Seattle officials are slated to vote on a minimum wage standard for Uber and Lyft drivers on Tuesday that will change the course of ride-hailing in the city. … Read More
Amazon expanding in Canada, will add another 3,000 jobs in Vancouver and 500 in Toronto
Amazon is growing its footprint north of the border as the tech giant spreads its corporate footprint beyond Seattle and continues growing despite the ongoing economic crisis. … Read More
Amazon says 19,000 employees tested positive for COVID-19 as it reveals pandemic data for first time
Amazon released figures on Thursday that for the first time detail the spread of the coronavirus among its employees. … Read More
SpaceX provides Starlink satellites to help Washington state towns get online after wildfires
SpaceX is lending a helping hand to Washington state towns ravaged by recent wildfires. … Read More
From Microsoft VP to law student: What this exec’s career transition says about AI and the law
Mike Angiulo worked at Microsoft for 25 years as an engineering manager and vice president for products including Windows PCs, Microsoft Outlook, Xbox, Surface, and cloud and artificial intelligence technologies. … Read More