TechFlash: Nokia ditches Microsoft for Android; Allen institutes to hire hundreds

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​Nokia, the last fan of Windows Phone, to make the switch to Android A benchmark test that surfaced this week shows Nokia is working on an Android-powered smartphone. Allen institutes for cell and brain science to hire 250 as they prep for move The institute, set to open in the fall, will hire about 20 people by the end of this year and grow to full capacity in three to four years. Its sister organization, the Allen Institute for Brain Science, will grow as well. Divergent strategies: Expedia will stick with travel, let Priceline expand to restaurants As Priceline highlights its different approach to acquisitions, Expedia says it has no problems sticking to its own strategy. "We don't really feel the need to go into restaurants," Expedia's CFO said. Bill to teach Washington kids tech skills passes House, but could face funding challenges ​Washington tech companies got a bump Friday in the push to expand computer science education to every school in the state. Costco online business: Huge growth despite little marketing effort ​Costco's online sales grew 23 percent during the second quarter, despite the retailer remaining largely ambivalent about the business. Medical records company to hire 50 for 'grout between the tiles' software play SCI Solutions act as the go-between to transfer medical records and referrals between patients and providers. Amidst the rise of electronic medical records, the company is set to expand. Playing nice: Amazon opens store on Alibaba's Chinese site ​Alibaba may be moving in on Amazon's home turf, but the Seattle retailer is using the Chinese company's success to its advantage. Attention commuters: You'll soon be able to talk, text and tweet in Seattle transit tunnels Sound Transit executes deal with with Mobilitie Investments III to install and operate network for wireless carriers. National Tech News CampusLogic wins Venture Madness Attention commuters: You'll soon be able to talk, text and tweet in Seattle transit tunnels Hawaii's Blue Startups selects 5th cohort with a focus on travel tech Sit back and enjoy: Cinemark Grand Prairie unveils recliner seating Closed-door Palantir event takes on women in cybersecurity problem Memo to Hillary Clinton (and maybe your business): Why John McCain doesn't email Bankruptcy judge OKs nearly $22M deal for Triad biotech firm's assets 'People buy lawyers —not the law firm:' the unique wrinkle of legal marketing Mustbin aims for 'tens of millions' of users with ultra-secure mobile app ​Nokia, the last fan of Windows Phone, to make the switch to Android

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