Stay updated on the newest developments in technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the top stories on GeekWire for the week of Dec. 8, 2024.
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Top Stories on GeekWire
Bellevue Real Estate Brokers Optimistic About Amazon’s New Return-to-Office Policy as Microsoft Departures Increase
Real estate brokers are optimistic about Amazon’s new mandate starting next month, requiring employees to work in the office five days per week. … Read More
Former Amazon Executive’s Startup Auger Announces 11 Executives Following $100M Series A Round
Dave Clark, former CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer, launched Auger, a supply chain technology startup, announcing an 11-person executive team after securing $100 million in Series A funding. … Read More
OfferUp Reduces Workforce by 22% While Aiming to Diversify Product Line, CEO Issues Staff Memo
OfferUp, renowned for its used goods marketplace, is downsizing 22% of its workforce to remain profitable while planning an expansion into new product lines. … Read More
Stoke Space Successfully Hotfires Rocket Engine on New Vertical Test Stand, a Significant Achievement for Washington Startup
Stoke Space made a significant leap by hotfiring its first-stage rocket engine on a new vertical test stand at its Moses Lake, Wash., facility. … Read More
Amazon Autos Launches Public Beta, Streamlining the Car-Buying Process
Amazon launches Amazon Autos, a public beta service designed to simplify the car-buying experience in 48 U.S. states. … Read More
Microsoft Faces $800 Million Charge After GM Withdraws from the Cruise Robotaxi Project
Microsoft will incur a $800 million charge as GM withdraws funding from its Cruise robotaxi initiative, marking a strategic shift. … Read More
Tech Moves: Former Microsoft Exec Joins Expedia as Product Chief; Avanade Appoints New President
Shilpa Ranganathan returns to Expedia Group as its chief product officer, while Avanade names a new president. … Read More
Microsoft Unveils New Data Center Design Incorporating a Closed-Loop Water Cooling System
Microsoft introduces a new data center cooling design that prevents water loss through evaporation. … Read More
Microsoft Shareholders Decline Bitcoin Investment Proposal, Leaving Room for Future Consideration
Microsoft shareholders rejected a proposal to invest in Bitcoin but remain open to future possibilities. … Read More
Former Cloudflare VP Joins Statsig as Chief Revenue Officer at Rapidly Growing Seattle Startup
William da Cunha, previously a VP at Cloudflare, joins Seattle-based startup Statsig as the new chief revenue officer. … Read More
