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Top stories so far this week

Forbes ’30 under 30′ entrepreneurs raise $3M for remote work productivity startup backed by Meta
After more than a year of remote work, Devin Ajimine and his friends could not find a productivity tool that would help them stay focused.
Boeing pays tribute to its last 747 jumbo jet — and vows to keep its story going
Boeing gave its iconic 747 jumbo jet a grand sendoff today, marking the end of a 55-year era for airplane manufacturing but vowing that the “Queen of the Skies” will continue its reign for decades to come.
Tech Moves: BECU hires first chief data officer; Amazon exec to depart; and more
— Boeing Employees Credit Union appointed Rick Eiel as its executive vice president and first chief data and analytics officer.
Tech office leases slow to a ‘trickle’ in Seattle as real estate braces for impact of layoffs
Office building attendance in downtown Seattle this past November increased year-over-year from 15-20% to 35-60%, as more companies establish in-office mandates, according to a new report from CBRE.
Putting the AI in domains: Why the new era of artificial intelligence inspires this startup founder
After calling up the website Smartynames.com this week, I typed in a description for a business idea: “Drone photography business in the greater Seattle area.“ Like lots of people, I’ve been through the agonizing process of brainstorming business and project names, and trying to find appropriate — and available — web domains to match.
Amazon earnings preview: Holiday quarter report will show impact of economic uncertainty
Amazon’s fourth quarter earnings report due out Thursday afternoon will reveal how the Seattle tech giant performed during its holiday quarter amid various headwinds.
Green aviation company ZeroAvia expanding in Boeing’s backyard with hydrogen-electric tech
ZeroAvia recently grabbed headlines for successfully flying the largest aircraft to date under hydrogen and battery power.
Microsoft’s 343 Industries reportedly reorganizes after layoffs to chart future for ‘Halo’
A new report indicates that Microsoft’s layoffs earlier this month have forced significant changes at its subsidiary 343 Industries, the company behind the Halo series of video games.
Technology and human charm power new behind-the-scenes tours at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle
Standing in the Amazon Music Lounge at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, tour guide Joe Vella asked Alexa to play some suitable musical for visitors.
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