Thursday, November 13, 2014

TechFlash: Big Fish sale good for Seattle; NFL funds Seattle startup

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Big Fish sale spells good news for other Seattle gaming companies

Casual gaming companies will likely continue to get gobbled up by larger gambling firms.

Seattle startup, UW get funding from NFL to create safer helmet

A Seattle startup has partnered with University of Washington to develop a new football helmet that aims to curb instances of traumatic brain injuries in contact sports.

Paul Allen 'on the hunt' for real estate beyond South Lake Union, WSJ says

Paper dubs Vulcan founder and chairman 'the accidental real-estate baron.'

Amazon and book publisher Hachette resolve quarrel, sign multi-year deal

Amazon and Hachette reached an agreement over e-book pricing after months of debate.

Fitness-themed hotel coming to South Lake Union

Dual-brand project is next to Vulcan's large Lakefront Blocks project.

Microsoft acquires Israeli cloud security company Aorato

Microsoft has confirmed rumors it is buying an Israeli cloud security company for a reported $200 million.

Connie and Steve Ballmer give University of Oregon $50 million

Connie and Steve Ballmer have given $50 million to the University of Oregon's $2 billion capital campaign, the first big gift since the campaign went public last month.

Microsoft says Xbox One sales are 'skyrocketing'

​Microsoft Corp. said sales of its Xbox One console are "skyrocketing" and "sales in the US have more than tripled" since the company reduced the price by $50 earlier this month.

Attacking a 'quasi-cartel:' Seattle real estate firm aims to cut agents' commissions

A new Seattle online real estate company said it aims to cut commissions paid to real estate agents, calling the industry a "quasi-cartel."

National Tech News

BofA survey: San Francisco small businesses less tech savvy than New York's

Regions now offers Apple Pay

'Jeopardy' star Julia Collins is back — but will she stay there?

8 Colorado companies named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list

Porn baroness finds Silicon Valley's stance toward sex tech rather curious

Craftsy lands $50 million venture round

Denver Startup Week 2015 dates announced; a look back at 2014 (Slideshow)

Fitness-themed hotel coming to South Lake Union

Nextiva named fastest-growing tech firm in Arizona

Hudson manufacturer Phillips-Medisize to add nearly 500 jobs in western Wisconsin

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