TechFlash: Amazon gives $10M to UW; A look at Microsoft's biggest flops

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Amazon gives $10 million to expand UW's computer science program "The University of Washington is a world-class institution, and we are lucky to have thousands of UW graduates inventing and pioneering in Seattle – including right here at Amazon," Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said. As the Band comes to an end, here's a look at Microsoft's biggest flops Product failures aren't all bad for Microsoft's legacy. Microsoft's Zune, for example, created important changes at the company and was called "the flop that saved Microsoft." Reports: Amazon will expand to downtown Bellevue The news is a shot in the arm for the now surging downtown commercial office market. Accolade hires Seattle Children's Dr. Ivor Horn as chief medical officer "We've taken on solving some of the biggest challenges in health care and we're thrilled to have one of the most accomplished, forward-thinking leaders in clinical health joining us on this incredible journey," CEO Rajeev Singh said. Boeing supplier Triumph Aerospace Systems bought by Calspan Triumph Aerospace Systems has a facility in Redmond that designs and tests components for new Boeing aircraft, including the 757, 777, 767-400 and new generation 737-700, -800 and -900 models. Meet the 191 women business leaders who have shaped the Puget Sound region Throughout the past 12 years, nearly 200 women have been honored as Puget Sound Business Journal Women of Influence. As we recognize this year's new class of honorees, take a look back at the women who have been honored before them. Boeing 787 Dreamliners flee Hurricane Matthew; Charleston plant suspends operations Boeing officials scrambled to park Dreamliners inside secure hangars and fly others to safer airports rather than risk storm damage at the South Carolina 787 plant that opened in 2014. NTSB issues final report on fatal KOMO-TV news helicopter crash Investigators ruled out two scenarios as unlikely but said a third, "probable" scenario best matched video evidence of the fiery crash. Virgin America reports solid boost in traffic ahead of Alaska Air takeover Virgin America Inc. reported rosy operational results that look promising for Alaska Air Group, its prospective new owner. National Tech News Why do so many startups cross the line, and can anything be done about it? Steve Wozniak on why he's pro-robot, anti-crowdfunding and so-so on Apple EarPods Google, Apple passing on Twitter bids

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