Wednesday, January 21, 2015

TechFlash: Microsoft's sci-fi invention; 'Exploding Kittens'; A cloudy Windows 10

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Microsoft's new hologram glasses will make 'science fiction, science fact'

Microsoft showed off HoloLens for the first time on Wednesday, a headset that creates virtual holograms that interact with the world around you.

Kickstarter for 'Exploding Kittens' card game by the Oatmeal, Xbox designers raises $2M in 24 hours

A strange-sounding card game from three Seattle entrepreneurs has raised more than $2 million in less than 24 hours on Kickstarter.

Windows 10 and the cloud: Microsoft unveils free upgrades, hints at subscription model

Microsoft announced a new family of universal apps that live in the cloud and work across all devices at it's Windows 10 unveiling event on Wednesday.

5 things to know about Paul Allen and his Seahawks

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen bought the Seattle Seahawks in 1997 for $194 million. Did he make a good investment?

Amazon kills its mobile wallet after six months of lukewarm reviews

The Seattle retailer confirmed Wednesday it would pull the beta version of Amazon Wallet, an Android app that quietly debuted this summer.

Hipcricket files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Sito Mobile to acquire assets for $4.5M

​Bellevue mobile marketing and advertising company ​Hipcricket Inc. said it's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and that its assets are being acquired by Sito Mobile Ltd. for $4.5 million.

New Nintendo 3DS XL coming Feb. 13

​Nintendo of America said it will launch its new 3DS XL system on Feb. 13. Gamers at PAX South in San Antonio get first look at system this week.

National Tech News

Report: Google will tap Sprint network for phone, data plans

Tualatin tech furniture specialist sold to Rhode Island company

What President Obama's State of the Union means for entrepreneurs

Stronger, better, faster, smaller: 4 facts about Lockheed Martin's new troubleshoot tech

Uber raises $1.6B in convertible debt from Goldman Sachs

Downtown Orlando co-working lab adds more office space

Pinterest's sudden interest in revenue sparks Kosei acquisition

Uber raises $1.6B in convertible debt from Goldman Sachs

High school dropout to launch tech accelerator for teen startup founders

EBay to cut 2,400 jobs globally across 3 of its businesses

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