Tuesday, June 10, 2014

TechFlash: Buuteeq sold to Priceline; CenturyLink closes Seattle call center

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Seattle startup Buuteeq acquired by Priceline

Priceline announced Tuesday it has bought hotel software startup Buuteeq. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but this is good news for the company and its Seattle-area investors.

CenturyLink to close Seattle customer care center; 160 employees affected

CenturyLink will close its center in September, and has given the employees the option to relocate to the Midwest or accept severance packages.

Seattle mobile advertising company Placed raises $10M

Seattle-based mobile location data company Placed, which sells its service to advertising and marketing firms, announced it has raised a $10 million round.

What will Steve Ballmer tell UW grads at this weekend's commencement?

When former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer steps to the podium at Husky Stadium on Saturday, will he talk about software, or sports?

Nadella, Gates to speak at Pacific Rim climate forum in Seattle

​Government and thought leaders from around the Pacific Rim will converge on Seattle Sept. 4 through 6 for the first-ever North American meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia.

Seattle mobile travel startup Dwellable raises $2M in oversubscribed round

Seattle mobile app-maker Dwellable, which helps people find vacation rentals, announced Tuesday it has raised $2 million.

Dendreon CEO to step down after challenges with prostate cancer drug

​Seattle-based Dendreon Corporation publicly announced Monday the resignation of its president and CEO John Johnson.

Former Microsoft consultant named Seattle's chief technology officer

​Seattle Mayor Ed Murray on Tuesday named former Microsoft consultant Michael Mattmiller as the city's new chief technology officer.

Bothell's Tethers Unlimited wins NASA funding to lasso an asteroid

​Robert Hoyt wants to pull asteroids out of orbit with the equivalent of dental floss, and NASA is interested.

Amazon Kindle now lets you switch to Audible narration while reading on iOS and Android

Amazon has launched its "Whispersync for Voice" technology for the Kindle app on third-party devices.

T-Mobile follows on Amazon's heels, moves June 18 launch event to Seattle

T-Mobile has moved its Un-carrier event from Los Angeles to Seattle after Amazon announced a press event on the same day.

Microsoft urged to buy Madison Square Garden

Billion-dollar purchase would 'more than pay for itself,' says stock tip sheet.

Zillow's Amy Bohutinsky joins Avvo's board

Former PSBJ "40 Under 40" honoree joins Seattle legal website's board.

Boeing stretches 777X wings to 235.5 feet, to gain efficiency

​Slightly longer wings and less-distinctive engines will be two new features of Boeing's evolving 777X, according to a story this week in Aviation Week and Space Technology.

Microsoft teaming up with Chinese Internet security firm

Microsoft hasn't had much recent luck in China.

Jobs! AT&T hiring 150 in Bothell

Jobs start at between $13-$15.30 per hour.

Parkhurst promoted to digital managing editor at PSBJ

Emily Parkhurst will oversee the publication's digital operations.

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