TechFlash: Alibaba considers Seattle for HQ; Amazon's hiring secret; MSFT's games

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Alibaba 'likely' to choose Seattle for U.S. headquarters By opening a U.S. headquarters in Seattle rather than San Francisco, Alibaba would pay slightly less than half as much rent, and the company could spend the savings on recruiting talent. The secret weapon Amazon uses to recruit tens of thousands of developers In the early 2000s, the company was not seen as one of the best choices for newly graduated computer science students or experienced developers. But that all changed in 2006. 'They finally have the right people:' One year in, Xbox's Phil Spencer wins back the gamers Microsoft has debuted a renewed focus on gaming with the upcoming launch of Windows 10 operating system, and it was exactly what at least one game developer needed to come onboard. Here's why Amazon Dash is the company's smartest product launch yet Amazon announced Tuesday a physical button that customers can press to instantly re-order basic household items. But what's really interesting is that the company is making the system available to device-makers, so they can build the ordering system into smart devices. Acucela says company would be 'significantly harmed' in new boardroom takeover The Seattle biotech company Acucela is bracing itself for a hostile takeover. If that happens, the company said in SEC filings, it would create uncertainty among investors and be bad for business. Microsoft's top attorney Brad Smith joins Netflix board Brad Smith, who has been vocal about Microsoft's opposition to government surveillance, has been appointed to Netflix's board of directors. The position could help build relationships between Microsoft's Xbox team and the internet's most popular video streaming service. National Tech News Nvidia's futuristic Santa Clara campus is back on 'Business of Pride' to showcase Bay Area's LGBT business leaders Some cities offering tax abatements to find tenants for closed Alco stores How this company aims to overcome mid-market tech-talent shortage 'They finally have the right people:' One year in, Xbox's Phil Spencer wins back the gamers Google again taps Beaverton company to make new Chromebook Andreesen Horowitz-backed Tanium to triple Durham headcount Report: FTC staff recommends lawsuit to bar Reynolds-Lorillard merger Ruppersberger new president of Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Alibaba 'likely' to choose Seattle for U.S. headquarters

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