We could all use a dose of inspiration and optimism as we head into 2021. These lists should help: 7 stories highlighting people and organizations using tech and innovation for good this year, including Two Screens for Teachers (above), a Seattle effort to give instructors a second monitor while they teach from home. And here’s a round-up of responses from our Geeks of the Week on the different things that inspire them.
From all of us at GeekWire, thanks for reading our coverage, and we wish you all a Happy New Year.
Breaking News: An illicit account associated with the widespread SolarWinds hack was used to view some of Microsoft's internal source code, the company disclosed Thursday morning. Microsoft says its investigation found that the account was unable to modify any code or engineering systems. The company reiterated that it has yet to find evidence that hackers accessed live services or customer data, or used Microsoft's systems to attack others. Yet the disclosure illustrates that the implications of the incident are still unfolding more than two weeks after the unprecedented cyberattack began to make headlines.
Space Needle New Year’s party: The fireworks won’t be blasting off from the top of the Space Needle tonight, but the iconic landmark will still be front and center in a virtual and colorful digital effects production that will stream to homes in Seattle and around the world. Tune in at KING5.com starting at 11:35 p.m. PT, or watch on YouTube just after midnight.
Madrona Venture Group raises new funds: The 25-year-old venture capital firm has raised more than $500 million in fresh capital that it will use to bankroll both early and later-stage startups. It’s the firm’s largest fundraising effort ever and reflects a continued bet on the growing Pacific Northwest tech ecosystem. Read more.
“We might not need apps and websites for everything.” That was one takeaway from Seattle startup vet Marcelo Calbucci, who used his health tech experience to create a no-tech method for his family to track fitness goals and get in shape. Read more and see the PDF.
Thanks for reading, have a safe and fun New Years Eve, and see our latest headlines below. — GeekWire managing editor Taylor Soper, taylor@geekwire.com.
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