TechFlash: Microsoft sees profits fall after Nokia buy; Seattle CTO's challenge

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Microsoft reports lower profits in wake of Nokia acquisition Microsoft reported net earnings of $4.6 billion for its fourth quarter, down from the same period the previous year. Breaking down broadband barriers: Seattle CTO Michael Mattmiller takes on big challenge Michael Mattmiller says he will work on making it easier for broadband service providers to compete in the city. ​Life after Microsoft can be amazing, too: Ex-Microsofties offer words of advice There is life after Microsoft, and it's just as challenging and innovative. Self-published books nearly a third of Amazon Kindle sales And self-published authors earb nearly 40 percent of all e-book royalties on the Amazon.com Kindle store, according to research by AuthorEarnings. Alibaba-backed Tango hopes to lure game developers with $25M fund Silicon Valley-based Tango, which raised $280 million from Chinese Internet giant Alibaba, is offering $25 million in funding to promote games built on its networks and to invest in developers. Wanna watch Steve Ballmer play golf? How about Fred Couples? Ballmer and Couples will team against former UW coach Rick Neuheisel and KJR personality Mitch Levy in the "Snoqualmie Showdown" on Aug. 4. Amazon unleashes two new games only for its Fire phone Games can use Fire phone's unique capabilities, Amazon says. Analyst: Boeing Dreamliner's barely ahead of A330neo on fuel efficiency Aerospace analyst Scott Hamilton says the Airbus plane and the Boeing Dreamliner will be fiercely competitive. National Tech News

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