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What Google's new Chromecast means for Amazon and Microsoft

"We go where the users are." That's what Google's head of Chrome and Android, Sundar Pichai, said to reporters at the launch of Google's new streaming television device, Chromecast, in San Francisco on Wednesday.

F5 beats Wall Street's expectations, stock soars

F5 surprised investors Wednesday by beating revenue expectations by about $10 million, sending the company's stock soaring in after-hours trading.

Social media managers talk about tweeting your way through a crisis

The social media management company Project Bionic granted the Puget Sound Business Journal access behind the scenes, where the 12-person team creates all the social content that goes out to its 12 million-member audience every day. On Tuesday, we took at a look what it takes to put those posts together.

Microsoft working on original Xbox TV programming

Microsoft Corp. is working on creating new original programming for its Xbox console customers, such as a series designed around its "Halo" game franchise and interactive games.

Amazon employees rank as second least loyal

The Fortune 500 companies with the most and least loyal employees have been revealed, and you may be surprised which Puget Sound-area companies made the list.

German group looks to buy Amazon-leased building in Seattle

A Munich-based real estate group is looking at buying a new Seattle office building that Amazon.com is leasing, and the sales price could set a per-square-foot record for the region.

Seattle No. 6 U.S. city for single, educated women

Seattle is No. 6 in the U.S. for single, educated women, according to a new survey.

Seattle mayoral candidates visit Redmond to woo Microsoft PAC

There's no question Microsoft is becoming more active in the political realm. The company lobbied for legalization of gay marriage, has spent money backing candidates for office and lobbied at the federal level for immigration reform.

'Lean In' author Sandberg says bosses are reeling as women push for more money

Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook chief operating office and author of professional women's manifesto "Lean In," says her book has emboldened women to knock on their bosses' doors seeking more cash.

Apple beats Q3 expectations despite big profit drop

Apple beat Wall Street projections on Tuesday despite a 22 percent drop in third quarter earnings to $6.9 billion, or $7.47 per share.

New to your LinkedIn updates: Sponsored content

LinkedIn is joining the ranks of its fellow social media platforms with the addition of sponsored updates, according to a company blog post.

National Tech News

Internet marketing firm Red Ventures to add 20 jobs in Wilmington

F5 beats Wall Street's expectations, stock soars

Sigma Labs closes on private placement offering

Facebook revenue up to $1.81 billion

Facebook kills it on mobile ad revenue - shares soar 19%

What Google's Chromecast means for Amazon and Microsoft

Amazon employees rank as second least loyal

German group looks to buy Amazon-leased building in Seattle

Branching out helps Euronet triple profits

Survey reveals Mid-South social media habits

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