Jeff Bezos’ departure bookends a remarkable three decades for Seattle

Amazon closing clothing stores | Tech Moves ADVERTISEMENT [GeekWire]( SPONSOR MESSAGE: Explore our immersive expo: [Meet and learn from hundreds of AWS Partners all in one place.]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES A pragmatic decision by Jeff Bezos brings Seattle full circle. The Amazon founder’s announcement that he's moving his primary residence to Miami inspired GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop to dig out the May 20, 1996, issue of Newsweek magazine (above) from his storage bins, and [reflect on everything that has happened]( in the decades since. - Read the news: [‘Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart’: Jeff Bezos leaving Amazon’s hometown for Miami]( Redfin is on the “right side of history” in the wake of the verdict in a closely watched real estate agent commissions lawsuit, CEO Glenn Kelman told investors during the company’s earnings call Thursday. He said the verdict may dramatically reduce the number of buyer’s agents and potentially “lead to a revolution in our industry, not just reform.” [Read more](. Amazon Style is already out of fashion. Less than two years after opening its first tech-infused clothing store, Amazon is closing its only two Style stores, the company’s latest move away from physical retail. [Read more](. Drones for public safety: Seattle-based startup Brinc this week delivered the first production units of its Lemur 2 drones to police and other emergency responders in the United States. Brinc’s drones are able to see in the dark, communicate through a microphone, and break through glass. [Read more](. Tech Moves: Amazon Alexa VP departs; Zillow comms exec joins Autodesk; F5 adds former Verizon Business CEO to board; [and more key personnel changes](. City of Seattle unveils generative AI policy: The rules aim to set standards for city employees around privacy, security, content use, equity, and other aspects of the burgeoning tech. [Read more](. Hot Links: - Starbucks called out partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple as part of its long-term growth strategy. ([Axios]( - Microsoft wants to pursue the “next generation of cybersecurity protection” with a new program called the Secure Future Initiative. ([ZDNet]( - The Pacific Science Center in Seattle is hosting a special laser show Nov. 11 featuring music from Taylor Swift. ([Pacific Science Center]( Thanks for [subscribing]( to the GeekWire newsletter, and have a great weekend. — GeekWire managing editor Taylor Soper, taylor@geekwire.com; and GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop, todd@geekwire.com. 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](. LATEST HEADLINES [Substance over style: Seattle startups facing fewer down rounds than Bay Area, NYC counterparts]( [Seattle cloud giant F5 lays off 120 employees]( [Brinc delivers first Lemur 2 drones to U.S. public safety agencies]( [Swimming from Seattle? Jeff Bezos’ big move brings us full circle from the mid-1990s]( [Redfin ready for a ‘revolution’ after commissions verdict]( [‘Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart’: Jeff Bezos leaving Amazon’s hometown for Miami]( [Seattle releases a generative AI policy to set guardrails around new tech for city employees]( [Tech Moves: Amazon Alexa VP departs; Zillow exec joins Autodesk; F5 adds board member]( [Redfin revenue dips 12% in Q3 to $269M as it navigates slow housing market]( [Amazon closing its ‘Style’ physical clothing stores, will continue investing in grocery]( GEEKWORK: TODAY'S TECH JOBS - [Seattle Sounders FC: Director of Lifecycle Marketing]( - [GeekWork: Senior Backend Engineer]( - [City of Redlands: Network Engineer]( - [City of Redlands: IT Systems Supervisor]( - [City of Portland Water Bureau: Technology Manager]( [FIND MORE JOBS ON GEEKWORK]( [HIRING? BUY A FEATURED LISTING TO APPEAR HERE]( [About GeekWire]( [Contact Us]( [Advertise]( Copyright © 2023 GeekWire LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted to receive emails from GeekWire LLC.  Our mailing address is: GeekWire LLC 123 NW 36th St, Suite 203 Seattle, WA 98107  [change email frequency or address]( | [unsubscribe](