Univ. of Washington computer science program can’t keep up with demand

Surface Laptop Go 2: Microsoft revealed the sequel to its device that competes with Google Chromebooks. Check out the pricing and specs.

Gig worker legislation approved: The Seattle City Council unanimously passed what is being called a “first-in-the-nation” policy to create protections for gig workers who deliver meals, groceries and packages, and some on-demand service providers. Read more. 

Salesforce chief on economic turmoil: “So far, we’re just not seeing any material impact from the broader economic world that all of you are in,” said Marc Benioff, Salesforce co-CEO, after the company reported a 24% spike in revenue. “Our demand environment remains very strong.”

Exploring the immune system: The Allen Institute for Immunology in Seattle is teaming up with Google on a new interactive platform to showcase the human immune system called the Human Immune System Explorer.

Nintendo goes after fan’s YouTube page: It’s the latest example of Nintendo aggressively protecting its intellectual property. Read more.

Pride in gaming: Microsoft is releasing a special Xbox Pride controller this month which it calls a “symbol of the LGBTQIA+ communities that inspired it, and a call to continue efforts toward inclusion and representation across all gaming spaces.”

Thanks for reading and have a great day. — GeekWire managing editor Taylor Soper, taylor@geekwire.com, and GeekWire reporter Kurt Schlosser, kurt@geekwire.com.