TechFlash: Bill Gates' big regret; Microsoft gives stuff away; SpaceX v. Boeing

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Microsoft's new strategy: Make money by giving stuff away Microsoft announced its business intelligence tool, Power BI, will now be available for free, with added features on a subscription basis. Elon Musk's SpaceX drives prices down, make Boeing a better competitor in space, McNerney says Boeing CEO Jim McNerney said during a conference call Wednesday that competition with SpaceX will help drive the costs down for NASA and make things more competitive. Meanwhile, SpaceX continues plans to expand in Seattle. Could Amazon really post a profit? 3 things to watch for in tomorrow's earnings The company reports its fourth-quarter earnings Thursday, and many are hopeful it will beat analyst expectations for the first time in six quarters. Bill Gates AMA reveals biggest regret, his Microsoft pet project and who he's rooting for in the Super Bowl Bill Gates participated in his third Ask Me Anything session on Reddit on Wednesday, fielding questions on the tech industry, philanthropy and his own life. Here's how and why this Seattle startup is bioengineering rhino horns Pembient is hoping that by exploring a different side of biotechnology — one that doesn't depend on the drug industry — it can solve other pressing problems, like animal poaching, more quickly. Investment firm president: Seattle biotech needs an ombudsman Broadmark Capital President Joseph Schocken thinks the solution to Seattle's promising – but underfunded – life science and biotech community might be in local government. At Expedia, Seahawks pride is a 10-story work of art A group of about 30 employees created a 10-story shrine to Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch in preparation of this weekend's Super Bowl matchup. Boeing-built submarine stalker gets boost in Pentagon budget request The Pentagon wants funding for 16 P-8A Poseidons in 2016, a vote of confidence for the Boeing-built submarine surveillance and attack aircraft. Seattle cloud texting firm Zipwhip raises $5M ​Zipwhip, a Seattle startup that allows users to send text messages from any device using the cloud, said it's raised $5 million in Series B funding. National Tech News ESCO'S Doble buys Massachusetts software company Bill Gates AMA reveals biggest regret, his Microsoft pet project and who he's rooting for in the Super Bowl USAA sees bright future for bitcoin technology Citrix to eliminate 900 jobs Here's how and why this Seattle startup is bioengineering rhino horns Apple snaps up two large buildings from LinkedIn in Sunnvyale Sacramento's first comprehensive trade plan released Citrix announces 900 layoffs: Raleigh impact unclear TechStars raises large startup investment fund ULA to freeze pension, change time-off policy

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