TechFlash: Microsoft's next act; T-Mobile's comeback; Starbucks serves tech

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Microsoft's next act: Satya Nadella lays out vision for the future while staying true to the past As one of the oldest technology companies, Microsoft's sense of identity helped the company pivot through technology trends and stay relevant. Analyst: 'I was wrong about T-Mobile' The Bellevue company has had to slash prices and offer costly promotions to lure customers away from the other "big three" carriers. Some doubted whether T-Mobile would be able to turn those new subscribers into profit – until the company's most recent quarter. Ex-Microsoft workers launch HoloLens-based design studio Seattle-based Loook, which designs mixed reality applications for its customers, is launching in Seattle's already dense market for computer-generated reality companies. Former Microsoft exec to advise Gov. Jay Inslee on state's technology industry The Washington State Department of Commerce on Monday named Joseph Williams, most recently dean of Seattle Pacific University's business school, as director of economic development for the state's information and communication technology industry. After public outcry, Amazon brings same-day delivery to the Bronx Don't leave the Bronx out, OK, Amazon? That was the message that a couple of lawmakers sent to the e-commerce giant, and it apparently worked. TPG Capital sells Bothell's Vertafore to new investors Bothell-based insurance technology company Vertafore will soon have new owners, as TPG Capital announced that it has sold the company to other private investors. Boeing South Carolina continues growth, even as it trims engineering jobs Boeing continues to add people in South Carolina, while it's reducing some specific engineering positions there. Former Microsoft exec Akhtar Badshah expresses lessons learned from business through art Akhtar Badshah's art, which sells from $5,000 to $35,000, reflects the struggles and triumphs which connect us all, and are an expression of some fundamental lessons that he learned in the workplace over 40 years. Starbucks serves up technology that's as strong as its coffee Known as a service industry powerhouse, Starbucks relies on its 1,000 technology employees to keep it competitive. National Tech News More residents than not think the Bay Area is heading for a downturn Is Apple Watch a failure? Listen to the debate Portland software company wants to make the lives of coffee roasters easier

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