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Some tech is too smart for its own good. On this episode of The Week In Geek: an AI bot that can beat some of the best gamers in the world and how hackers could use smart devices to spy on us. Plus, tech that replaces medical equipment and disrupts dozens of industries. Follow all our coverage and read the stories we talked about this week at GeekWire.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: The University of Washington's Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu; and Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 21, the mainland United States will see its first total solar eclipse in 38 years. We talk with GeekWire Space and Science editor Alan Boyle about the importance of the eclipse, the science behind it and how you can make the most of it in this GeekWire podcast special. Follow all of Alan’s eclipse coverage at geekwire.com/space Thank you to this week's sponsors: The University of Washington's Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu; and Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple accidentally leaked tons of information on the next iPhone this week. So what do we know about the much anticipated smartphone? Plus, we review the T-Mobile Revvl, a $125 smartphone that stands up to the likes of the iPhone 6. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearlive Thank you to this week's sponsors: The University of Washington's Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu; and Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone has an opinion on healthcare and think they know the one thing that will “solve” the system. Tech companies and innovators are no different -- but many who jump into healthcare find it’s not as straightforward as they thought. On this episode of Health Tech, we speak with Aaron Martin, a former VP at Amazon who is now bringing innovation into healthcare as an executive and tech leader at Providence St. Joseph Health. We get his take on the role and the common pitfalls of tech in health, and how innovators can have a real impact in the system. Providence St. Joseph Health’s Digital and Innovation Group sponsors this inaugural season of our Health Tech podcast and this episode was recorded live at Providence headquarters in Seattle. Follow them at twitter.com/provinnovationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disney and Facebook are taking on Netflix with their own TV streaming services. We get a glimpse inside The International, the giant e-sports tournament held in Seattle. And we talk *at length* about our favorite burgers. All that and more on this episode of the Week In Geek. Follow all our coverage and read the stories we talked about this week at GeekWire.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: The University of Washington's Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu; and Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech companies doesn’t always get along well with politicians — or with each other, for that matter. It’s Michael Schutzler’s job to be the go-between, bringing together a huge range of Washington tech companies and politicians to make sure the industry can thrive. We dive into issues like paid family medical leave, immigration and the state of Washington’s tech in this episode of the GeekWire podcast. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: The University of Washington's Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu; and Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think you know your tech trivia? We’ll put it to the test on this short-but-sweet episode of Geared Up. Listen for a chance to win an Echo Show, the first Alexa-powered device with a touchscreen, as well as a chance to make a virtual guest appearance on a future episode of Geared Up. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearlive Thank you to this week’s sponsors: The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more about them at: www.hcde.washington.edu/ Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more about them at: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft changed its vision statement this week to focus on artificial intelligence. It’s a big strategic shift for the tech giant -- will it pay off? Plus, scientists discover a cell that causes allergies and the tech community reacts to proposed cuts to legal immigration. Follow all our coverage and read the stories we talked about this week at GeekWire.com Thank you to this week’s sponsors: The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more about them at: www.hcde.washington.edu/ Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more about them at: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smart home tech is giving us more control than ever over the places we live, from AI-fueled thermostats to voice-controlled lighting. In this special episode of Geared Up, we get into some of the cool gadgets and platforms making it all happen, and give you tips for building your smart home from the ground up. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearlive Thank you to this week’s sponsors: The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more about them at: www.hcde.washington.edu/ Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more about them at: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Royzen and Atul Ajoy may still be in high school, but these two developers and entrepreneurs are already well-versed in the tech industry, with strong opinions about Apple, Microsoft and the future of technology. On this episode, we hear from these teen entrepreneurs about their journey into tech and get their take on what's next. Follow all of our coverage at GeekWire.com Thank you to this week’s sponsors: The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu/ Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.