Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Dec. 25, 2016.
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Microsoft could be first tech company to reach trillion-dollar market value, analyst predicts
Following Microsoft’s $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, one analyst thinks the Redmond, Wash. … Read More
Seattle region home to 10 of nation’s 30 most competitive neighborhoods for house hunters, Redfin says
After a report yesterday revealed Seattle had the nation’s hottest housing market for the second month running, it should come as no surprise that many of the most competitive neighborhoods in the country are clustered around the Seattle region. … Read More
Police seek Amazon Echo data in Arkansas hot tub murder
Amazon’s digital brain Alexa is an astute listener, and police in Bentonville, Ark., are seeking her help to build a murder case, but the company doesn’t appear to be cooperating. … Read More
‘Impossible’ EmDrive thruster attracts rising attention, even from skeptics
For years, space geeks have been intrigued by the idea of propulsion systems that don’t need propellant – and now one of the best-known concepts, known as the EmDrive – is getting a serious once-over. … Read More
Serena Williams announces engagement to Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian in the most fitting fashion
Tennis legend Serena Williams shared the news of her engagement to Alexis Ohanian on (where else?) the platform he co-created. … Read More
Amazon Alexa search warrant in hot-tub murder case shows why smart homes require smart laws
Could Amazon’s Alexa be a tattletale? Yes, as could any Internet-connected device in your home, we were all reminded this week. … Read More
Amazon patents system to defend drones against hackers, jammers … and arrows
If there are any Robin Hoods out there who are thinking about shooting down drones while they’re making deliveries, Amazon has a patented plan to stop you. … Read More
From startups to spaceships: Ten top books for geeks to read in 2017
Geeks and books go together like athletes and balls, but just as there are different sports, there are different types of geek reading. … Read More
Seattle maintains status as nation’s hottest housing market due to relentless tech job growth
For the second straight month, Seattle home prices grew faster than any other major metro region in the country. … Read More
Drone delivery from flying blimp ‘fulfillment centers’? Are you kidding, Amazon?
Some patents seem so way out that you have to wonder if they’re a joke. … Read More