Bret Taylor, co-founder and CEO of Sierra, a startup that builds customer service AI agents for enterprises, is convinced that the way humans interact with software will change in the near future. Last month, Sierra launched Ghostwriter, an agent designed to build other agents. With this “agent as a service” tool, the startup intends to replace traditional click-based web applications …

The 2026 GeekWire Awards AI Innovation of the Year finalists, clockwise from top left: Avante CEO Rohan D’Souza; ConverzAI CEO Ashwarya Poddar; Envive AI CEO Aniket Deosthali; Synthesize Bio co-founders Jeff Leek (left) and Robert Bradley; and Spangle AI co-founders Maju Kuruvilla (left) and Fei Wang. The finalists for AI Innovation of the Year at the 2026 GeekWire Awards represent the cutting edge of the …

Indie game studio Coldblood announced today that its debut project Neverway has been given a release window of October 2026. Billed as “nightmarish life-sim RPG,” this is going right to the top of my spooky season game queue. It has a cozy-sounding premise, with protagonist Fiona starting a new life on an island, but things take a surreal turn when …

LPG prices in Pakistan have started to decline following the restoration of supply from Iran. Ali Haider, convener of the LPG standing committee of the FPCCI, said that daily supply of about 6,000 tonnes of LPG from Iran has returned to normal, improving availability in the market. He added that after the resumption of supply, LPG prices have already dropped …

Steve Gustavson, Microsoft’s corporate vice president for design and research. (Microsoft Photo) [Editor’s Note: Agents of Transformation is an independent GeekWire series, underwritten by Accenture, exploring the adoption and impact of AI and agents. See coverage of our related event.] Using an AI model still comes with an unspoken asterisk: Verify before you act. Fact-check it. Google it. Ask a colleague. The burden …

Developer Sunset Visitor just revealed its follow-up to the fantastic 1000xResist. It’s called Prove You’re Human and looks to wade in similar sci-fi waters as the team’s first title. Just like 10000xResist, the new game is a narrative adventure set in the far future. Prove You’re Human tasks players with convincing an AI product that its not alive, but there’s …

Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) will launch mid-2026, according to Andy Jassy. On Wednesday, the Amazon CEO dropped the news in his annual letter to shareholders. The company says Leo will support download speeds up to 1 Gbps. By comparison, Starlink’s download speeds typically range between 45 and 280 Mbps. Jassy didn’t specify whether the mid-2026 launch date will include …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has set a new world record in T20 cricket by becoming the fastest player to score 12,000 T20 runs. Representing Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Babar achieved this milestone during a match against Karachi Kings. He reached 12,000 runs in just 338 innings, surpassing the previous record held by West Indies …

It is available in three color options: white, purple, and brown. Realme has added a new model to its C100 series by introducing the Realme C100 4G, which has been launched recently. The smartphone comes with a familiar design and focuses mainly on strong battery performance, durability, and basic features for everyday use. Design and Display The Realme C100 4G …

A moment of brilliance in the field turned the tide early in the IPL 2026 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as young fielder Digvesh Rathi pulled off a sensational catch to dismiss Finn Allen at the iconic Eden Gardens. The stunning effort not only removed a dangerous batter but also gave LSG early control …

Apps like Superhuman and Mimestream have tried to get people to inbox zero on the desktop. Now, a new app called Avec for mobile devices aims to get you through your inbox using Tinder-style swipe cards and voice-based replies. The app, initially available on iOS, uses Tinder-style cards where, by default, the left swipe adds the email to a pile …

A large chunk of Nintendo’s 2026 plans remain a mystery (that is, unless you take the insiders and leakers at their ), but we have been waiting on release dates for a couple of previously announced first-party titles, including Rhythm Heaven Groove, which officially arrives July 2. Seemingly announced first on the Nintendo Today! app before making its way to …

Posting Voice Notes publicly on X may no longer be possible, but you can now share audio messages within X’s direct messaging system, X Chat, once again. The social network announced late on Wednesday that support for Voice Notes is now available within its private messaging service. The feature, which works in both one-on-one messages and group chats, is activated …

High blood pressure is a common health issue that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. The good news is that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Managing your blood pressure naturally helps improve your overall health and well-being. 1. Reduce Salt Intake Eating too much salt can raise your blood pressure. Try to limit processed …

(Licensed via marketoonist.com) This is a follow-up to my recent piece “AI Coach or AI Ghostwriter? The Choice Is Yours,” which argued that AI can either sharpen your thinking or replace it. That piece was about writing. This one is about the other side of the coin: reading. The practical question is: how do you use AI to become a more …