TechFlash: Getty Images vs. Google; Zillow-Move case; HTC's $100M VR accelerator

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Getty Images files antitrust complaint against Google In a complaint filed Wednesday with the European Commission, Getty Images alleges a 2013 update of Google's image search violates antitrust laws by impacting a potential competitor's website traffic and making it easier for internet users to steal copyrighted images. Zillow-Move case now hinges on what judge thinks of execs' decision to destroy files, devices Move's lawsuit against Zillow for alleged theft of trade secrets is on the verge of a critical decision by the judge, who is deciding what to make of 10 devices that Zillow executives wiped or destroyed. HTC launches $100M virtual reality startup accelerator HTC, which partners with Bellevue's Valve to make the HTC Vive headset and platform, is launching an accelerator program for virtual reality startups. Data storage in DNA? Microsoft, Twist Bio are loading up Synthetic DNA made-to-order by San Francisco's Twist Bioscience could help giant Microsoft jump into a new world of data storage. Seattle's Whitepages Caller ID spins out, rebrands as Hiya A division of Seattle-base Whitepages has spun out into its own company to streamline its operations. The new company, named Hiya, sells a mobile app for alerting users to spam calls. Seattle examines rent control for businesses as tech drives up prices Rising rents are forcing businesses to move. The city wants options. National Tech News SILICON VALLEY: Yahoo CEO's deal with activist investor could doom her Can the federal budget be fun? How this video game company pulled it off Google, Uber, Lyft join forces to push for federal rules on self-driving cars

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