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Kurt Schlosser
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Reporter, GeekWire
Seattle
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Biography
Writer and editor Kurt Schlosser covers the Geek Life beat for GeekWire. A longtime journalist, photographer and designer, he has worked previously for NBC News, msnbc.com and the Seattle P-I.
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Content
By Kurt Schlosser Verified| GeekWire Verified — Pratima Arora has been named chief product officer at Smartsheet, a new senior executive role at the Bellevue, Wash.-based enterprise software giant. A longtime product and technology leader, Arora will be responsible for Smartsheet’s product management, product marketing, user experience, pricing and packaging, and digital and product partnerships.
Seattle crosswalk buttons hacked to sound like Jeff Bezos, who tells pedestrians, 'don't tax the rich'
By Kurt Schlosser Verified| GeekWire Verified Don’t cross Jeff Bezos on taxes, cross with Jeff Bezos. An AI-enabled version of the Amazon founder’s voice has apparently been hacked into audio-enhanced crosswalk buttons in Seattle, following a recent trend that targeted other tech leaders in Silicon Valley. In videos on Reddit on Wednesday, fake (but very real-sounding) Bezos can be heard delivering a message to pedestrians who engage crosswalk buttons in the University District and South Lake Union. “Hi, I’m Jeff Bezos,” the voice says.
By Kurt Schlosser Verified| GeekWire Verified A Seattle-based activist group that has been taking part in protests aimed at Elon Musk and Tesla showrooms in the city has produced a new spoof commercial to drive home how it thinks owners of the electric vehicles might be feeling these days. Troublemakers calls the condition “Tesla Regret Syndrome,” and in the 2-minute satirical ad, three separate Tesla owners are shown experiencing such symptoms as avoiding eye contact with other drivers and offering pre-emptive disclaimers about their car.
Company Info
GeekWire
GeekWire is a national technology news platform established in 2011 by journalists John Cook and Todd Bishop, along with investor Jonathan Sposato. Based in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, it has evolved from a coffee-shop startup into a significant resource for the Pacific Northwest tech community and a global audience. GeekWire focuses on delivering breaking tech news, expert analysis, and fostering industry connections through various events, podcasts, and community initiatives. The company offers comprehensive news coverage on major tech companies and startups, emphasizing the Seattle tech ecosystem. It hosts large-scale events, including conferences and networking gatherings, attracting thousands of participants each year. GeekWire also provides valuable community resources such as a job board for tech professionals, a ranking of top Pacific Northwest startups, and a database of emerging companies. Additionally, GeekWire Studios creates custom content for corporate clients, including branded storytelling and video/audio production. Its podcasts and video shows deliver engaging tech-focused content to a diverse audience.
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Founded: 2011