TechFlash: Microsoft: More switch from Macs to Surfaces; Housing market stays hot

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Microsoft claims more people are trading in Macs for Surfaces than ever Surface sales to consumers hit an all-time monthly record in November, Microsoft devices marketing executive Brian Hall wrote, and more people traded in MacBooks for Surface devices through Microsoft's trade-in program than ever before. Economist predicts Seattle's housing market will cool off, but only by a bit The forecast calls for more of the same: rising prices and a tight supply of homes for sale. Boeing to cut 777 production, slash Everett jobs Boeing is cutting 777 production starting next August to balance supply with demand due to a global slowdown in sales of twin-aisle jets. University of Washington reports its most diverse class in 155-year history A record number of underrepresented students enrolled at the Seattle campus for fall classes. Tom Douglas is considering his first restaurant outside Seattle Seattle's best-known chef is looking for new restaurant locations beyond city limits for the first time since opening The Dahlia Lounge in 1989. Here's who's joining Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos in their $1B climate change fight Breakthrough Energy Ventures will focus on early- and growth-stage investments in companies creating reliable, affordable and zero-carbon energy, food, products and services. National Tech News Why your car will be your second office by 2021 or sooner, General Motors CEO says New Watson hub lets people "play with" AI (PHOTOS) Facebook shakes up Oculus leadership, splits VR focus ​Apple held talks to invest $1 billion in SoftBank tech fund Leonardo DiCaprio just joined this Boston VC firm as a 'special advisor' Is your distribution safe? VCs appear to sour on delivery startups

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