Monday, November 24, 2014

TechFlash: Microsoft sues the IRS; Amazon to have 71,500 Seattle workers by 2019

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Amazon will have enough space for 71,500 employees in Seattle by 2019

Amazon, which will have 10 million square feet of space in downtown Seattle by 2019, could soon become the largest private employer in the state.

Microsoft files lawsuit against IRS

Microsoft is suing the IRS in an attempt to learn more about a contract between a law firm hired to help audit the company, the Seattle Times reports.

Russell Investments building is quickly becoming 'Zillow Tower' as company takes over 5 more floors

Zillow is embarking on a major expansion in downtown Seattle, and will soon occupy more than 268,000 square feet in the city.

Rumor debunked: RoboCop-style robots are not patrolling Microsoft's campus

Knightscope co-founder Stacy Stephens said rumors that its K5 security robots are roaming Microsoft's Silicon Valley campus are not true.

Proposed drone regulations could be a 'colossal mess' for Amazon

​Amazon's drone delivery system could face some serious obstacles in the soon-to-be proposed government regulations, if rumors swirling around the new rules are true.

Which company is worth more, Microsoft or Apple? The answer isn't as clear as you might think

Apple's market cap has hit record-breaking highs, but things look a little different when inflation is taken into account.

T-Mobile doubles the number of its music-streaming services

T-Mobile US Inc. said it's doubling the number of music-streaming services it provides in its Music Services program to 27. Customers are streaming 66 million songs per day.

Microsoft's Cortana pokes fun at Siri, bigger iPhone in new ad

Microsoft's Cortana pokes fun at Apple's bigger iPhone 6 and its Siri voice system in a new TV ad.

Redbox raises DVD rental rates

Redbox daily rental rates will rise from $1.20 to $1.50, and the daily rental rate for a Blu-ray Disc will rise from $1.50 to $2.

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