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Reports that Amazon's devices lab is 'in the doghouse' with Bezos after Fire Phone flop raises eyebrows ​Amazon is reportedly shaking up the organizational structure and executive team of its devices research lab following the disappointing summer launch of the Fire Phone. A huge cloud acquisition and record stock price: 7 predictions for Microsoft's year ahead 2015 is just getting underway, but here's a look at what I think may happen with Microsoft before the year draws to a close. 1990s-era Kirkland space company had reusable rocket idea before Elon Musk but failed to launch Kistler Aerospace, a defunct aerospace company based in Kirkland, pioneered a strategy Elon Musk will test Tuesday. Mercer Island couple leaves Allrecipes, Cheezburger to build next digital media enterprise Teneology, an acquisition fund led by Cliff and Lisa Sharples, has raised $10 million and acquired its first three media companies as it looks for more. Google publicly details Microsoft Windows 8.1 vulnerability Google has published details that allow users of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 8.1 to potentially exploit the operating system, according to Engadget. Cool Spaces: Avvo's office gives nod to its core customers — people who need a lawyer Staged police-booking mugshots of employees line the walls at Avvo's Pioneer Square headquarters — a nod to the legal system that the company navigates every day. Free shipping pounding Amazon's bottom line ​Free shipping, which was enjoyed by more Amazon.com Inc. customers this holiday season, is reportedly killing the bottom line of companies like Amazon and other retailers. You want cheap? Microsoft unveils $29 Nokia phone ​You want a cheap phone? Microsoft Corp. is now selling a Nokia-branded phone, the 215, starting at $29. Amazon says its sellers sold more than 2 billion items in 2014 ​Amazon.com Inc. said its sellers sold more than 2 billion items in 2014, which is a record amount. National Tech News 1990s-era Kirkland space company had reusable rocket idea before Elon Musk but failed to launch Sciortino's Pizzeria in Albany closes Salesforce VC John Somorjai is watching these 4 trends in 2015 Virginia lawmakers urge Amazon founder Bezos to reconsider Haymarket site A huge cloud acquisition and record stock price: 7 predictions for Microsoft's year ahead What's new at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2015? (slideshow) Mercer Island couple leaves Allrecipes, Cheezburger to build next digital media enterprise EMCORE closes on sale of its laser and transceiver businesses First Solar, LifeLock among Arizona stocks taking a beating on down market day Nonprofit translates the exchange: 'Even if English is your first language, health insurance is confusing'

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