TechFlash: Amazon labor practices under investigation; Trupanion IPO details

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Amazon labor practices under investigation after two worker deaths The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Amazon's worker conditions at its distribution centers after two workers died at the facilities in six months. Nearly 200,000 pets insured, and other tidbits from Trupanion's IPO filing Pet insurance company Trupanion filed to go public Monday, revealing its yearly losses and huge membership of insured pets. Taxi-hailing apps still stunted by city rules, says Flywheel CEO ​Taxi-hailing apps help traditional transportation services keep up with technology – and with companies such as Uber and Lyft – but they're still stunted by city rules, said Steve Humphreys, CEO of Flywheel. T-Mobile's John Legere tweets about Amazon's lack of 'home-town pride' After rumors Amazon's soon-to-be-unveiled smartphone will be carried exclusively by AT&T, T-Mobile CEO John Legere took offense. Rumor wrap-up: Amazon's smartphone unveil is coming tomorrow Amazon is expected to unveil a 3-D smartphone tomorrow. And maybe something to do with a children's book? 13 Seattle-area startups that have raised $10M or more in 2014 It's been a good year so far for the Seattle area's startup community. Here are 13 companies that have raised $10 million or more — sometimes much more — already this year. Sprint chairman sees 'new movement' from regulators on T-Mobile merger ​With former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell at his side, Sprint Corp. Chairman Masayoshi Son reportedly pushed once again for U.S. telecom consolidation, including the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile. AT&T to be Amazon's exclusive phone carrier Amazon reportedly introducing new smartphone in Seattle tomorrow. Microsoft gives Canadian students a boost Microsoft is offering Canadian schools a price break on its devices including laptops and tablets. Pet insurance company Trupanion files to go public Trupanion filed a prospectus Monday to raise $75 million in an initial public offering. Seattle, rideshare services reach agreement; Uber-X, Lyft will not be limited to 150 drivers Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today announced a new deal with rideshare services after months of negotiations with city-operated taxis. National Tech News

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