GeekWire's Most-Read Stories of the Week

Catch up on the top tech stories from this past week. Here are the headlines that people have been reading on GeekWire. ADVERTISEMENT [GeekWire]( SPONSOR MESSAGE: BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, AI and automation are impacting our work and lives: [Read more.]( THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES [Amazon, Uber, and Lyft sue seller over rogue rideshare signs — here’s what he says in response]( Updated with additional details and statements from Amazon, Uber and Lyft. [Microsoft releases preview of AI-powered Windows Copilot, aiming to change how people use PCs]( For more than four decades, since the 1980s, pointing and clicking has been the primary method of using a personal computer. [IBM’s $4.6B Apptio deal marks another new era for Seattle-area cloud and IT management company]( IBM announced a deal Monday to buy Apptio for $4.6 billion from Vista Equity Partners, less than five years after the private equity firm acquired the Bellevue, Wash.-based cloud and IT management company for $1.9 billion, and seven years after Apptio went public at a valuation of $525 million. SPONSOR MESSAGE [Putting AI-driven insights, productivity tools,and security in the hands of businesses]( We’re all experiencing a real-time revolution with the rise of generative AI. The opportunity is huge—but it requires a new approach to cloud computing. Organizations are already leveraging Google Cloud’s AI capabilities to unlock data, lower costs, embrace hybrid work, and protect against threats. Learn how they’re succeeding at [Transform with Google Cloud](. [Microsoft targets AI skills gap with new training program and grant challenge]( Microsoft's new AI Skills Initiative that includes a global grant challenge, free online courses, and a training toolkit for teachers. [Trucking marketplace Convoy makes more layoffs, citing customer-service efficiency gains]( Seattle-based trucking marketplace Convoy has conducted another round of layoffs, its fourth in the past year, the company confirmed to GeekWire on Monday. [Indiana Jones and the Last Movie: Why archaeologists say he’s ancient history]( As the Indiana Jones saga winds down, real-life archaeologists are making fresh discoveries with 21st-century technologies and sensibilities. [From idea to IPO to IBM: How Apptio defied the skeptics on its 16-year journey to a $4.6B deal]( The story of Apptio is a case study in the value of perseverance, patience, and believing in a long-term vision. [Astrophysicists report solid evidence for a background hum of gravitational waves]( Astrophysicists have found the best evidence yet for a low-frequency "hum" of gravitational waves rippling through the cosmos. [Amazon’s Sparrow is leaving the nest: Trailblazing warehouse robot is ready for a wider rollout]( SAN MARCOS, Texas — Just off Interstate 35, midway between San Antonio and Austin, the newest member of Amazon’s robotic fleet has been training for more than a year in a real-world pilot program, helping to move hundreds of thousands of individual products on their way to customers. [Teal acquires OwnTrail, a life-and-career social platform launched in Seattle in 2020]( OwnTrail, a Seattle-based life-and-career social startup, is being acquired by Miami-based job search-and-apply platform Teal. [NASA chief to visit Blue Origin for summit recognizing Seattle’s place in space]( NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will visit Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space venture to get a firsthand look at the Seattle area's space industry. [Seattle mayor unveils goals and timelines for plan to build a ‘downtown of the future’]( Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell officially rolled out his “Downtown Activation Plan” on Wednesday, providing more details on a series of initiatives aimed at helping the city’s urban core bounce back from the pandemic. [Technical recruiting startup Karat lays off 47 employees for the second time this year]( Seattle technical recruiting startup Karat is laying off 47 employees for the second time this year, part of an effort to restructure various organizations within the company and make progress towards profitability. [Coast Guard takes charge of the Titan sub investigation and debris recovery effort]( The U.S. Coast Guard says it plans to recover debris from OceanGate's Titan submersible as part of its investigation into the catastrophe. [Ridwell starts collecting more difficult types of plastic as recycling startup grows to seven states]( Ridwell, the Seattle startup that aims to keep more trash out of landfills, is adding more types of plastic to the mix of materials that it recycles. GEEKWORK: TODAY'S TECH JOBS - [INRIX: Lead Software Engineer]( - [INRIX: Director, Customer Success]( - [City of Redlands: Network Engineer]( - [University of Washington Information School: IT Support Manager]( - [NTTA- North Texas Tollway Authority: Sr ETL & Data Modeling Developer]( - [Radiant Vision Systems: Test Engineer]( - [MedBridge: Software Engineer III (Back end)]( [FIND MORE JOBS ON GEEKWORK]( [HIRING? 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