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 May 7, 2017.
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Welcome to the new West Coast ‘megalopolis:’ Diving into the complex relationship between Seattle and Silicon Valley
For the past few years, I’ve been kicking around a theory that relates to the city that I love, this wonderful place that I’ve called home for more than two decades. … Read More
Python in Seattle, JavaScript in NYC? Study reveals top coding languages across major cities
The programming languages that developers use to create software are as varied and dynamic and spoken language. … Read More
Warren Buffett praises Jeff Bezos — but has one word for why he hasn’t purchased Amazon shares
Warren Buffett’s billions are testament to his brains when it comes to taking the right investment bets. … Read More
Amazon to create permanent shelter for homeless families on its Seattle campus
Amazon is opening up a homeless transitional shelter inside one of its new Seattle HQ buildings that will give 65 families a place to stay before finding permanent housing. … Read More
UW researchers map widening gap in life expectancy and call for policy changes
A county-by-county survey of U.S. life expectancy reports a 20-year gap between the lows and the highs – a gap that correlates with socioeconomic factors, race and ethnicity, and the availability of health care as well as preventable risk factors such as obesity and smoking. … Read More
‘You know who can afford a house in Seattle?’ Code Fellows pulls divisive ad touting software salaries
(Editor’s Note: Tweets in this story contain explicit language) Whether it’s deserved or not, the Seattle tech community has become a target for the frustrations of longtime residents grappling with the rising cost of living, and housing affordability issues. … Read More
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman: This is the common trait of every successful startup
Speed kills may be a popular saying. But don’t tell that to LinkedIn co-founder and newly-appointed Microsoft board member Reid Hoffman. … Read More
Real estate lawyer sues Zillow, calls Zestimate a ‘tremendous roadblock’ to selling her home
Since its inception, Zillow’s home-value calculator, know as the “Zestimate” has been one of the most controversial features of the company’s real estate portal. Zillow co-founder Rich Barton openly admitted to GeekWire that the tool is “very provocative and personal and a little voyeuristic.” Provocative is a surefire way to draw eyes to your site — crucial for any online ad-supported business — but it does come at a price. … Read More
Trump signs cybersecurity executive order, mandating a move to cloud computing
President Donald Trump today signed a long-awaited executive order aimed at beefing up cybersecurity at federal government agencies – with a shift of computer capabilities to the cloud as a key part of the strategy. … Read More
Go play near traffic! City of Seattle to officially open Arcade Park, as Pac-Man chomps pavement
We can think of lots of big streets around Seattle where we’d love to see Pac-Man clear some more space — oh, hey, Mercer Street. … Read More