TechFlash: Cloud drives profit during Microsoft's transition; Bezos in Star Trek

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Cloud helps drive jump in profit as Microsoft surprises investors Share prices were up nearly 4 percent in after-hours trading immediately following the announcement to more than $55 per share. Jeff Bezos gets a cameo as an alien in upcoming Star Trek movie The star of the film, Chris Pine, reportedly had no idea who Bezos was and was awestruck by the shear amount of security personnel who accompanied Bezos on set.. Microsoft is in the midst of its biggest-ever transition While Microsoft may be making big gains in the cloud, the company will still have to grapple a massive decline in PC sales. Why Apptentive's founder started his business in Seattle versus the Bay Area Robi Ganguly, the co-founder of mobile customer engagement company Apptentive, said Seattle's business culture made an ideal fit with Apptentive's mission. Nearly one-third of this year's 40 Under 40 honorees work in tech Some run startups, others work for some of the region's largest tech companies. Startup advocate: Don't take Seattle's business community for granted David Harris, Seattle's startup advocate, said efforts to maintain Seattle's supportive business culture are vital to the city. Future of union at Jorgensen Forge fuzzy after layoff notice Jorgensen Forge's sale as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding is raising questions about the future of its union. How a dream of being a Hollywood director led to a career marketing Microsoft After a childhood spent at his father's recording studio and with a VHS Camcorder in hand, Keith Rivers wanted to make films. He got his wish. National Tech News U.S. regulator weighs requiring Federal OK before self-driving cars can hit road How a mobile app is helping GameStop grow virtual reality into a $3B business Elon Musk expects 'supermajority' of shareholders to vote in favor of SolarCity acquisition Comcast CEO: Olympics coverage includes Snapchat, Spanish X1 voice controls

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