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Kim Kardashian West is the next superstar celebrity to snag an exclusive podcast deal with Spotify

The Verge

The Wall Street Journal first reported Kardashian West’s deal on Wednesday. Kardashian West is a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform and has been studying to become a lawyer through an apprenticeship program.

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COVID-19 exposure app helped prevent thousands of cases in Washington state, new study shows

GeekWire

How it works: WA Notify uses a system developed by Apple and Google that maintains anonymity. ” WA Notify uses a system developed collaboratively by Apple and Google, now widely used for exposure notification tools worldwide. About half of states have launched such tools, and almost all use the Apple-Google technology.

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Tech Moves: Convoy vet joins Xembly; Seattle climate firm hires Goldman Sachs exec; and more

GeekWire

Before joining MTI, Auchenpaugh held leadership roles at Samsung, Lynx Innovation, Apple and Beats by Dr. Dre. — Catherine Buell is stepping down as director of Amazon’s housing equity fund, the Washington Business Journal reported. She was previously vice president of policy and programs at the Washington, D.C.

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How public radio is trying to save print

The Verge

Audio is a growth business,” says Jim Friedlich, chief executive of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism , who advised CPM on the potential merger. Part of the financial health of public media stations in general involves the financial perks of being a nonprofit. WBEZ reaches 550,000 weekly broadcast listeners.

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10 fastest growing US tech hubs for IT talent

CIO Business Intelligence

Operational costs in Phoenix are 36% less than in California, according to the Phoenix Business Journal , making it an appealing spot for tech companies looking for a less expensive home base for headquarters. The average tech salary in Portland is $127,734 per year — a 15.5% increase from 2021, according to Dice. Charlotte, N.C.

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CEO of Washington STEM on finding inspiration in Christmas trees and a microbiology fail

GeekWire

” In her role as CEO for Washington STEM , a nonprofit that promotes science and engineering education and careers through advocacy and coalition building, Jones sits at a hub at the center of many of today’s challenging and often emotionally charged issues. based goal-setting and coaching program for professionals.

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Apple and Google roll out their new exposure notification tool. Interest seems limited.

Vox

The Apple-Google exposure notification tool, announced on April 10 , is one step closer to being launched. Apple, specifically, rolled out a software update to iOS devices that some users could download immediately. They also raise another, more essential question: How will the new Apple-Google tool help the world fight the pandemic ?

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