TechFlash: Microsoft goes all in on Windows 10; Dendreon CEO's biotech startup

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Here's why the Windows 10 launch will be more important than ever for Microsoft Microsoft is doubling down on its Windows 10 strategy, even putting other products on hold until the new operating system is ready. Former Dendreon CEO, Amgen scientists team up on new immunotherapy startup As Amgen winds down its Puget Sound operations, its scientists are cropping up at other local research centers and biotechs. One of those is Alpine Immune Sciences Inc., led by former Dendreon CEO Mitchell Gold. Investors short Juno Therapeutics, Amgen stocks, but that may not be bad news More investors in the first half of February sold their biotech stocks short as opposed to the previous month. ​Meet Vive: the latest virtual reality device to land in the Puget Sound region HTC announced on Monday it will be partnering with Valve to produce a virtual reality headset called Vive. Investments in Seattle companies up more than 700 percent in January If the first month of 2015 is any indication, it's going to be a big year for Seattle-area companies looking to raise funds. Washington state's $600 billion IT industry: Study shows tech jobs drive economic growth A study has revealed that Washington state's technology sector is driving massive economic growth throughout the state, where each new tech worker who is hired helps create seven additional jobs. Tiny Seattle company Cyanogen takes on Google with Qualcomm partnership Cyanogen was founded by a group of hackers, but now the company is looking for a broader, more mainstream audience. A major deal with chip-maker Qualcomm could make that a reality. Microsoft eyes major modernization of Silicon Valley campus in development proposal The Redmond-based software giant has been a quiet presence in the North Bayshore for more than 15 years, and it's now seeking approvals to rehab and rebuild next door to Google's sprawling new campus. National Tech News Environmental groups sue port to block Shell Oil project at Terminal 5 Costco ditches Amex, shifts to Citi-brand Visa credit cards How a startup's deal with Microsoft could move more companies to the cloud Google will offer its own wireless service, but says it won't compete with the big dogs ManpowerGroup's Owen Sullivan joins Baird Capital ​Meet Vive: the latest virtual reality device to land in the Puget Sound region Mobile Mini opens new headquarters in Phoenix Investors short Juno Therapeutics, Amgen stocks, but that may not be bad news What Medicaid expansion means for NM uninsured rates and hospital revenue Why Wright State's new $14M sensor research contract is a bigger deal than you probably realize

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