Wednesday, October 12, 2016

TechFlash: Oculus leases Redmond R&D space; Boeing jet set for luxury air cruise

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Oculus leases big R&D space in Redmond office park

The new facility is near virtual reality competitors Microsoft and Valve.

Kirkland group designs and outfits new Boeing 777 jet for luxury 'air cruises' (Images)

A Boeing supplier based in Kirkland is outfitting a Boeing 777 into an airborne luxury playground for just 84 "air cruisers."

Meet PSBJ's 2016 Women of Influence

Each year, the Puget Sound Business Journal honors women who have moved the needle in their industry, demonstrated exceptional leadership in their business and community and mentored others. Here are the 2016 Women of Influence.

Amazon launches Alexa-powered music service to rival Spotify, Apple

Amazon Music Unlimited offers a catalog of tens of millions of songs for $3.99 to $9.99 a month that can be played using Alexa, the cloud-based voice service that powers Amazon's Echo voice-controlled speaker and other devices. Apple Music and Spotify each offer more than 30 million streaming songs for $9.99 a month.

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Klein on Microsoft, Apptio and 'Seattle nice'

Microsoft's former CFO Peter Klein spent 11 years with the Redmond company before he stepped down in 2013. Now, he serves on the boards of F5 Networks, Apptio and Sarcos.

Boeing lands $3.2B deal to sell 787s to China Southern Airlines

The Boeing (NYSE: BA) deal signal a continued buying spree from Asian carriers, which are expanding fleets to keep up with demand. Asian carriers signed about $34 billion in new contracts with Boeing and Airbus at this year's Farnborough Air Show.

Seattle's population expected to increase 38 percent by 2040

National population projects show the next boom will hit several Texas cities, giving relief to Washington's growth.

Amazon reportedly plans convenience stores for grocery shopping

The Seattle online retailer plans to build small stores to sell perishable items including produce, milk and meats, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Washington life science transactions dry up in Q3 after $2 billion boom

About $86 million in biotechnology and health care investments occurred from July through September, the smallest volume of investments since the third quarter of 2013.

Hanjin ship to call in Seattle, may take away 425 empty containers

A ship belonging to bankrupt Korean shipper Hanjin Shipping is finally coming to take away its empty containers, which have piling up around Puget Sound. Read when and how.

National Tech News

Nashville health-tech startup lands $16.5 million to transform pain treatment

Exclusive: Amid layoffs, more people leave Act-On, but CEO says hiring continues

Startup working on in-the-garage delivery to prevent porch package thefts

Oculus leases big R&D space in Redmond office park

Bexar County approves support for Codeup apprenticeship program with local businesses

Call it a textbook comeback for Michael Hansen

Euronet CEO: YourCash acquisition key to continued growth

1 Million Cups: App that builds student engagement; Mizzou journalism venture

Amazon launches Alexa-powered music service to rival Spotify, Apple

Social media monitor under scrutiny for ties to California police surveillance

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