Tech digest
State tech jobs on the rise; Elemental Technologies reveals new investment fund, moves HQ to support growth.
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Intel to cut 784 jobs from local workforce
The chipmaker plans to cut jobs in Hillsboro and Aloha.
Google to create startup incubator to retain employees
ENGADGET: Google plans to allow workers to explore passion projects for a fifth of their working hours.
Intel CEO describes “threats” from employees over diversity efforts
CEO Brian Krzanich said top executives reported “threats” from employees at a conference Friday in San Francisco.
Wacom relocates US HQ to Portland
The digital pen maker celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at their new Pearl District offices set to officially open in June.
Feds say delete QuickTime from Windows
CNN: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security urges Windows customers to uninstall Apple’s QuickTime.
PDX tech digest: Intel layoffs on radar; Brandlive gets $3.2M boost
Inside sources say Intel plans to cut thousands of jobs; the Portland-based video marketing startup Brandlive raised $3.2 million.
Intel’s IoT, PC management execs depart
Kirk Skaugen, the senior vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group in Hillsboro, and Doug Davis, the senior vice president and general manager of Internet of Things Group in Arizona, announced their departure from the chipmaker giant.
Starboard Value targets entire Yahoo board
REUTERS: Activist shareholder Starboard Value aims to revamp Yahoo’s board.
Zoom+, Wacom move headquarters to Pearl District
Both companies will leave the suburbs and move their headquarters to Pearl West in Portland. Zoom+ is currently based in Hillsboro; Wacom is based in Vancouver.