Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Nov. 20, 2022.
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Most popular stories on GeekWire
‘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. … Read More
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. … Read More
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. … Read More
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. … Read More
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. … Read More
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. … Read More
NASA’s Orion capsule goes into a far-out orbit around the moon, setting a record
NASA’s uncrewed Orion capsule successfully executed an engine burn to enter an unusual type of orbit around the moon on the 10th day of the weeks-long Artemis 1 mission, and it set a distance record on the 11th day. … Read More
Wizards of the Coast will continue supporting third-party content for D&D
Wizards of the Coast confirmed to GeekWire that its forthcoming revision of Dungeons & Dragons will continue to officially support third-party products and sourcebooks. … Read More
‘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. … Read More
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. … Read More