GeekWire’s latest “Uncommon Thinkers” list highlights six innovators from the Seattle area. They’re working on drug discovery, AI automation, spacecraft propulsion, and more. It’s a refreshing look at mission-driven tech.
Canadian telecom Rogers has officially launched its satellite-to-mobile service nationwide. The service, starting at CA$15 per month, supports text messaging on apps like WhatsApp and X, with plans to add data and voice. It follows a beta trial where over one million satellite texts were sent.
Microsoft is rolling out a key update to its Prism emulator for Windows 11 on ARM. The update adds support for critical x86 instruction sets like AVX and AVX2, which many creative apps and games depend on. This means previously incompatible software, including Ableton Live 12, can now run.
A growing number of veteran tech employees, like a CTO named “Bob,” are resigning without new jobs lined up. They’re fed up with an industry that prioritizes layoffs and OKRs over creative vision. This backlash is setting the stage for a major shift in 2026.
South Korea is launching a new sovereign wealth fund designed to make strategic, commercial investments. The government says it will start with modest capital but aims to scale it into a significant global entity over time.
Samsung might be shaking up its release schedule for its popular mid-range phones. According to a new leak, the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 could launch in February 2026, a month earlier than usual. The phones are also tipped to get new Exynos processors.
A wave of executive changes is hitting the tech and telecom sectors. T-Mobile has a new COO, a 15-year Amazon Web Services engineer resigns with sharp criticism, and a Redfin VP jumps to a rental tech startup.
Tommi Uitto, Nokia’s president of mobile networks, confirmed his departure via LinkedIn on December 9. His exit coincides with a major company restructuring set to begin in January 2025.
Microsoft has detailed a series of major Windows 11 updates planned for next year focused on gaming performance. The improvements target faster load times, better efficiency for handhelds, and a more immersive experience. Key features like Advanced Shader Delivery and Auto Super Resolution are being
Australian Data Centres has acquired a long-standing Verizon data center campus in Canberra. The move adds a second operational site in the capital and is part of ADC’s national expansion plans.
