TechFlash: Redmond satellite gets boost from SpaceX; Yellow Cab goes high tech

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An Uber disruption: Why Seattle Yellow Cab finally unplugged its 20-year-old dispatch computers Seattle Yellow Cab has dominated the taxi industry since its drivers used Model Ts to pick up passengers. It wasn't prepared for the arrival of Uber. But now, the company says it's ready to fight back. Here's the plan. Thanks for the ride: Redmond company's satellite soars into space aboard SpaceX rocket On a second attempt, Planetary Resources successfully orbited its first satellite on Tuesday and is headed to the International Space Station. This Redmond scientist's dream of a satellite dish in a suitcase is about to come true Kymeta has spent years developing its mTenna technology, but the company is now finally partnering with the manufacturers who are going to bring the product to you in 2017. I'm a millennial and I just bought a Seattle condo. Here's why that is becoming a trend Rents are rising and millennials are aging — it's starting to make sense for the people of Gen Y to buy homes. Why UW researchers had to go to Silicon Valley to find a biotech to help them cure colorblindness UW researchers who have found a possible cure for colorblindness have entered into a licensing agreement with Menlo Park-based Avalanche Technologies. 4 reasons why Pacific Northwest companies need to dream bigger and not worry about the bubble Len Jordan, managing director, of Madrona Venture Group stopped by to chat about his firm's activity in Portland. National Tech News This Redmond scientist's dream of a satellite dish in a suitcase is about to come true Netflix reports huge subscriber growth and investors snap up the shares Southwest Airlines raises curtain on new seating and it's about time Cox boosts Internet speeds in Arizona ​L.A. Dodgers, R/GA team on program to boost sports-related firms Southwest Airlines raises curtain on new seating and it's about time 4 tax write-offs entrepreneurs need to know about How we got here: A look back at the years preceding Eclipse Aerospace merger Countdown to 420: The 25 most active marijuana dispensaries in America Silicon Valley investors won't lure software startup CrossChx out of Columbus

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