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Providence teams up with Sprint, Techstars to launch mobile health startup accelerator The companies will work together to create products that focus on using technology to increase access to quality health care. Microsoft vs. Getty rages on: Judge denies Microsoft's motion to throw out the case ​A judge denied Microsoft's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the tech company by Seattle's Getty Images, which alleges "massive" copyright infringement. Greg Johnson talks about Wright Runstad's one big miss: PacMed tower Wright Runstad came close to finding new tenants for the art-deco building after Amazon left in 2011, but the timing was terrible and the company had its first and only default. 'Un-carrier' is working: T-Mobile customer loyalty at all-time high T-Mobile has been introducing a slew of unique promotions — like free music streaming — as it tries to keep price and the number of reception bars you get on your phone from being the only difference between wireless providers. Could Puget Sound become too acidic for shellfish? New website tracks ocean acidification in real time A new website for the first time gives visibility to rising acid levels of Puget Sound waters, which are threatening the region's shellfish industry. Microsoft must pay Chinese government $137 million in back taxes An official news agency in China reported a U.S. company, which Reuters identifies as Microsoft, has admitted to tax evasion. Amazon slashes price of slow-selling Fire phone Slow-selling Fire phone's price reduced to $199 for an unlocked version, down $250. National Tech News 500 Startups' Dave McClure gets star role in Scyfy docuseries 'Bazillion Dollar Club' Give your elevator pitch in an actual Portland elevator 'Un-carrier' is working: T-Mobile customer loyalty at all-time high As Uber races ahead, global hiring push focuses on getting past regulatory roadblocks Magpul officially gone from Colorado in Q1 2015 Microsoft vs. Getty rages on: Judge denies Microsoft's motion to throw out the case More data breaches expected this holiday season Greg Johnson talks about Wright Runstad's one big miss: PacMed tower Portland creative agency Downstream surges to 90 employees on the back of a building boom Austin startups collect tons of canned goods for area food banks

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