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Jeff Link Jeff Link
Published on March 04, 2025

Starbucks Reigns Supreme in Mobile Ordering, but Its App’s UX Is Far From Perfect

Everyone but me seemed to be using the Starbucks app. I set out to investigate what’s up with that.

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 04, 2025

Microsoft Is Taking Steps to Acquire TikTok With President Trump’s Blessing

“Microsoft appreciates ... President Trump’s personal involvement,” the company wrote in a blog post.

Updated on March 04, 2025

These 5 Seattle Companies Raised $362M in July

Top fundraisers included a company developing an at-home blood test and a startup that makes smart home appliances.

Updated on March 04, 2025

Weekly Refresh: Smart Home Appliance Maker Wyze Labs Raises $15M, and More

The Seattle-based startup aims to make smart devices more affordable.

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 04, 2025

Video Game Studio Polyarc Raises $9M to Expand Into Augmented Reality

The company is most well-known for its virtual reality game Moss.

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 04, 2025

Smart Home Startup Wyze Labs Raises $15M to Expand Its Line of Products

The company already has an impressive product line-up, with everything from fitness trackers, to smart home cameras, no-contact thermometers and more.

Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on March 04, 2025

Ready for Your Next Challenge? These Seattle Companies Are Hiring.

Support isn’t in short supply for employees at Qumulo, Zipwhip or Hiya. What’s even better is that all of these companies are hiring. 

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 04, 2025

Remitly Raises $85M to Meet Surge in Demand for Money Transfer Platform

This new round of funding values the company, which helps immigrants transfer funds home to their families, at $1.5 billion.

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 04, 2025

AstrumU Raises $7.6M to Help Employers Find Qualified College Graduates

Employers and universities use AstrumU to help determine how someone’s education prepares them for a specific job.

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