TechFlash: Microsoft takes NSA spying to court; Dropbox comes to Cloud City

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Microsoft takes to the courts after Legislature fails to act on NSA spying reform Microsoft Executive Vice President and General Counsel Brad Smith said the conversation on government spying reform isn't over yet, even after Congress failed to act in 2014. Dropbox comes to Cloud City: Popular cloud provider opens Seattle office Dropbox announced on Thursday that it has opened a temporary office in South Lake Union as it looks for a permanent space. Georgetown as Tech Town? New owner of Seattle Design Center hopes so Beverly Hills company buys Seattle Design Center and will turn part of it into tech office space. SAP's $8.3 billion acquisition of Concur closes Concur announced on Thursday it had closed the acquisition deal between the company and German software giant SAP. Ballmer on Nadella's performance: 'You won't really know how he's doing for 3, 4, 5 years' In an exclusive interview Wednesday Ballmer said he's happy to see Microsoft "move on" as he and co-founder Bill Gates take backseats at the company. Is Starbucks Bar and Grill next? Company plans massive food, beer push Starbucks is planning a major five-year push to increase its food offerings and bring people to the stores later in the day. Vulcan exec: Amazon employees more budget conscious than you'd think Amazon workers, when scouting for apartments, are 'very savvy shoppers' according to a Vulcan executive. Starbucks will launch coffee delivery service in 2015 Too busy to make a Starbucks run? You're in luck. Starbucks will start delivering coffee in select markets next year. Amazon plans to raise $6 billion in first bond offering in years ​Amazon is seeking to raise $6 billion in debt through a bond sale, the company announced in a regulatory filing Wednesday. Barnes & Noble buys out Microsoft's Nook stake ​Barnes & Noble Inc. said it's buying Microsoft's interest in its Nook e-reader for a reported $120 million. Washington State University establishes first U.S. bioplastics research center ​Washington State University, in partnership with Iowa State University, said it's establishing the first U.S. research center designed to develop biologically based plastics. Seattle hacker attack security company Icebrg.io raises $2.5M ​Seattle hacker attack security company Icebrg.io said it's raised $2.5 million in seed financing. National Tech News Amazon launches private line of diapers Microsoft takes to the courts after Legislature fails to act on NSA spying reform Albuquerque's Siarza leaves Garrity Group to launch own firm Why GE is backing this Pittsburgh tech startup We knew Mark Zuckerberg was out to conquer the world. Here's how SAP's $8.3 billion acquisition of Concur closes Juli Cook named COO of one of the world's largest architecture firms Wichita company buys second KC tech firm in two months U of M students get degrees and learn entrepreneurship Post IPO, Ideal Power positioned for more growth, CEO says

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