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Microsoft's quantum breakthrough; WA state targets Uber and Lyft; GeekWire 200; Bezos and Bond

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough; a Washington state bill that targets Uber and Lyft surge pricing; the latest update to the GeekWire 200 ranking of Pacific Northwest startups; and Amazon's move to take creative control of the James Bond movie franchise. Related Links <a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2025/microsoft-quantum-breakthrough-promises-to-usher-in-the-next-era-of-computing-in-years-not-decades/">Microsoft quantum breakthrough promises to usher in the next era of computing in ‘years, not decades’</a> <a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2025/geekwire-200-update-here-are-the-hot-tech-startups-moving-up-our-list-for-q1-2025/">GeekWire 200 update: Here are the hot tech startups moving up our list for Q1 2025</a> <a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2025/washington-lawmakers-want-to-cap-uber-and-lyfts-surge-prices-after-concerts-sporting-events/">Lawmakers take aim at Uber and Lyft with bill targeting surge pricing after big events</a> <a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2025/amazon-mgm-studios-strikes-deal-for-007-takes-over-creative-control-of-james-bond-film-franchise/">Amazon MGM Studios strikes deal for 007, takes over creative control of James Bond film franchise</a> With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop and editor Taylor Soper. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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