TechFlash: Amazon: Big new lease, no help from FAA on drones; Startup depression

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Just like that: Amazon, Facebook lease 3.4% of Seattle's Class A office space The two big deals are only the beginning as other tech companies, such as Google, are looking to expand in Seattle. ​Too late, feds: Amazon has no need for that drone approval Amazon has no use for the approval it was granted by the FAA for drone test flights, the company said Tuesday. It is already testing a more advanced vehicle. Medication, marijuana and books: How some entrepreneurs cope with depression The world of tech startups can be filled with pressure and stress to the point that many workers experience depression. Sometimes it's not that easy to deal with, but here's a look at how some startup founders managed their mental health. 70,000 employees and millions of square feet of office space: How Amazon built South Lake Union South Lake Union used to be a no-man's land. Now it is home to some of the biggest tech companies in the world — all in the last six years. Why Microsoft's partnership with a dozen Android device makers is a return to Bill Gates' vision Microsoft announced on Monday it has reached agreements with several Android device manufacturers to pre-install its own apps on the competitors' devices. Now even Samsung phones will come with Microsoft apps already installed. Success, failure and stress: Entrepreneurs take on #StartupDepression in live Twitter chat The Puget Sound Business Journal hosted a Twitter discussion about the issue of depression in the tech startup world. It turns out, people have a lot to say on the matter. Amazon to lease huge Troy Block buildings in South Lake Union Amazon has agreed to lease 817,000 square feet of office space in two Touchstone Corp. buildings, the first of which will be completed in 2016. Recycling company WISErg raises $11 million, readies expansion beyond Puget Sound WISErg has spent the five years validating its business model and technology, but now the company says it's ready to see if it can scale up. National Tech News Want to help name a rocket? Lockheed's JV with Boeing wants your vote Game CoLab moves back to Phoenix Former Twitter executive to be White House digital boss CenturyLink's Prism TV is turned on in Denver LocalWork.com hosts tech, health care job fair Is San Francisco's real estate party almost over? Report forecasts downturn starting this year Banks 'under attack' from fintech startups Trans-Pacific Partnership could boost NM small businesses Memphis cosmetics company scores $1.5 million in funding ​J2 Global buys SugarSync

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