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That huge Starbucks outage? Here's why it was a good thing for the company Starbucks gave away free drinks when its systems went down last week, a move analysts say was great for its public relations. Swipe right: Is Microsoft finally cool enough to attract hip, new app developers? Microsoft has had a hard time convincing developers to build apps for its platforms in the past, but the company is about to show off its new pitch to win the hearts of coders. Seattle's next big tech boom: Even the techies have to see it to believe it Virtual reality has yet to go mainstream, but already there's a dedicated community of enthusiasts forming around Seattle. Historic Skagit County site to become new Gates-backed water purification facility Janicki Bioenergy plans to build water purifying equipment at the site of the former Northern State Hospital, in Sedro-Woolley. Why is Seattle the fastest-growing city in the U.S.? The city boasts some of the world's largest technology companies, but is that what is driving Seattle's growth? Readers say that's part of the answer, but there's more to it than that. Why technology can't solve the Puget Sound region's transportation troubles Seattle's technology talent can help mitigate the city's congestion, but the region needs the infrastructure to support it. Bezos vs. Musk: The billionaire space race plays out in Texas Jeff Bezos is one of the largest landowners in the state of Texas, where the Amazon founder is building out his dream of space travel. But he has competition from fellow tech billionaire Elon Musk. Born global: What Puget Sound-area startups can learn from Belgium In the first of her series on the startup ecosystem in Europe, Washington Technology Industry Association Vice President Julie Pham talks to a Belgium startup founder about what it means to be a global company in the early days of the business. National Tech News Apple surpasses earnings forecasts with strong iPhone sales; Shares rise Startup takes aim at solving scheduling conundrums Moffett Field mega-project shows signs of life after long hibernation Seattle's next big tech boom: Even the techies have to see it to believe it Uber, Lyft bill postponed from reaching Gov. Rick Scott's desk MIT: Innovation deficit looms because U.S. is spending less on basic research Mizuno announces plan to expand Portland operations Lightower to merge with Fibertech Networks in $1.9B deal Another look inside the new Legoland Hotel before its May 15 opening U.S. angel investment groups report more money, more deals

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