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‘It’s the beginning of a sea change’: How tech layoffs are transforming the job market

After nine years in tech marketing in Seattle, working his way up from individual contributor into management, James Carroll decided earlier this year that he was ready for a break to refresh his outlook and reset his career.

GeekWire Podcast: Layoffs land at Amazon HQ; Redfin’s real estate reversal; Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z

Amazon became the latest tech giant to make layoffs in its corporate workforce this week in the face of the economic downturn, but the manner in which the plan unfolded left some employees scratching their heads, at best.

NASA’s Orion capsule circles the moon, capturing views that’ll make you feel giddy

NASA’s Orion capsule rounded the moon today, marking a crucial milestone in a weeks-long Artemis 1 mission that’s preparing the way for sending astronauts to the lunar surface.

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Greg Bear, 1951-2022: Best-selling writer influenced sci-fi world, on and off the page

Greg Bear, a Seattle science-fiction author who played a leading role in defining how global audiences saw future final frontiers, died Saturday of complications following heart surgery.

Bill Gates’ holiday book picks are 5 all-time favorites; look for them in 100 Little Free Libraries

Bill Gates has made a tradition of releasing lists and reviews of his favorite books, but his holiday installment this year is a little different.

Smart home camera startup Wyze hosted a public $10K treasure hunt — here’s how it was solved

To celebrate its five-year anniversary, Kirkland, Wash.-based smart-home device maker Wyze Labs recently decided to host a public treasure hunt.

Tech Moves: Hootsuite hires CTO; Cascadia Capital CEO moves to Austin; and more

— Vancouver, B.C.-based social media management platform Hootsuite hired Antonis Papatsaras as its new chief technology officer.

‘This too shall pass’: Why crypto leaders are still optimistic about the industry amid FTX fallout

The swift collapse of the giant digital-asset exchange FTX earlier this month sent a contagion through the crypto industry.

The psychological impact of layoffs: Tips for employees and leaders navigating job cuts

Wendy Turner-Williams thought she was on the verge of a promotion.

Seattle’s new transportation director on electric vehicles, remote work, company shuttles, and more

Since moving from Los Angeles to take the helm of Seattle’s Department of Transportation in September, Greg Spotts has been busy learning about his new home.

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