TechFlash: Lively abruptly closes; Google's satellite plan good for Seattle

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Music startup Lively abruptly closes its doors Music app startup Lively said it couldn't find additional investors to support the business and laid off the majority of its staff Thursday. Google's satellite plans could boost Seattle's Spaceflight and others ​Google's burgeoning plans, to improve internet access and imaging from satellites, could provide lift to Washington state outer space companies. Feel the beat! Amazon introduces music-streaming service It's been rumored for months that Amazon Prime members would get free access to songs. Former Microsoft exec Tony Mestres to take top job at The Seattle Foundation Former Microsoft exec Tony Mestres has been chosen as the new head of the Seattle Foundation. Hey Starbucks, Seattle wants wireless charging for our phones, too Starbucks launched Powermat Spots in San Jose and Boston on Thursday that will wirelessly charge certain smartphones. U.S. Open begins; Concur sponsoring Jason Day Day finished tied for second in last year's U.S. Open. World Cup brings Seattle-area companies to a world stage ​As soccer fans get ready for 2014 FIFA World Cup, Puget Sound companies, including T-Mobile and Microsoft, are figuring out how to use the world's biggest sporting event to expand their brands and connect with customers. Former Microsoft exec will leverage tech background for new top job as The Seattle Foundation's CEO Following a six-month search, The Seattle Foundation board named former Microsoft's VP Tony Mestres as its new president and CEO. The 22-year tech industry veteran says the job is an exciting intersection in his career. Comcast rolls out 'public Wi-Fi' for Xfinity customers in some areas Comcast's Xfinity Wi-Fi network, which uses existing customers' networks to broadcast an open signal, became available Wednesday for customers in most parts of Western Washington and in Spokane. Tesla to open source all its patents in the name of innovation Tesla CEO Elon Musk said today that the company would open source all its patents — past, present and future. Nadella pushes Microsoft further into the cloud Microsoft: a "mobile first, cloud first" company. National Tech News

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