TechFlash: A Gates-less Microsoft shareholders meeting; An Amazon without Bezos

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What to expect from Microsoft's shareholders meeting: new faces, back-slapping and whole lot less Bill Gates Microsoft's 2014 shareholders meeting promises to take on a different tone as it will be the first since CEO Satya Nadella took over. An Amazon without Bezos? CEO says he has a succession plan Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Amazon has a succession plan in place for when he leaves. ​Microsoft patent reveals 'gaze tracker' technology for virtual reality without the goggles Microsoft recently updated a patent for its Kinect camera "gaze tracking" technology, which could put the company ahead of Oculus Rift in developing virtual reality systems. Bezos says Amazon Fire Phone was a 'bold bet,' and he isn't giving up Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Tuesday that he still thinks the company's Fire Phone will be a success. Seattle tech hiring expected grow in first half of 2015 What are the hottest tech jobs in Seattle today? According to a survey, 68 percent of CIOs surveyed said network administration skill sets are in greatest demand within their IT departments, followed by desktop support (64 percent) and wireless network management (60 percent). Seattle data firm Socrata raises $30M ​Pioneer Square-based Socrata, which helps government agencies share data with the public, ​said it's raised $30 million in Series C financing. National Tech News Beyond Portland: This Bend VC works to help Oregon get its mojo back Stripe raises $70 million at $3.5 billion valuation Stripe raises $70 million at $3.5 billion valuation UCF, Navy partner to boost C. Fla. modeling and simulation industry Marrone Bio moving into larger Davis office, laboratory space Harvard students' startup aims to rebuild Afghanistan using Saffron Airbnb buys small Massachusetts scheduling app startup Bazaarvoice narrows Q2 losses, beats analyst estimates AT&T's "gigabit" Internet rollout back on track Gamers turn passion to profits: Teens making big bucks with Roblox

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