TechFlash: Amazon lobbying hasn't worked; Facebook's deal with Russell Wilson

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Amazon spent $600,000 lobbying for drone delivery. So far, it hasn't worked. The Federal Aviation Administration's rules on commercial drone delivery may make it harder for Amazon to make its drone delivery service a reality. Bezos' Blue Origin astronauts to begin test flights next year Rob Meyerson, the Kent-based space company's president, said space tourists could go up as early as 2018. Facebook signed $50 million worth of contracts including deal with Russell Wilson The value of the contracts varies, but 17 creators will receive more than $1 million, and a media outlet has the most lucrative contract. Amazon updates entry-level Kindle with Bluetooth to help visually impaired The new Kindle will be available in black and white color options and will be the first Kindle with built-in Bluetooth audio support, a design feature aimed at helping the visually impaired. Outreach lands $17.5M for building out its salespeople platform Seattle startup Outreach has raised $17.5 million in a Series B round that it will use for new hires. Renticity seeks out seed, Series A money for online landlord portal Seattle-based Renticity is chasing seed money for developing its online landlord services platform. It also is looking to do a Series A as soon as this year. Alpine Immune Sciences's plan after raising $48 million The Seattle biotech company wanted some of the expertise its investors had to offer. National Tech News Tesla offers to buy slumping solar panel maker SolarCity in deal valued at nearly $3 billion Commentary — Beyond Silicon Valley: Why entrepreneurs are vital to emerging markets Winklevoss twins: Bitcoin was not formed to rebel against regulation

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