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Anker’s first 3D printer might be the one you’ve been waiting for

The Verge

3D printing can be a time-consuming and expensive hobby — even if you try to do it on the cheap. But what if a truly consumer-ready 3D printer changed that? For me personally, speed isn’t my biggest frustration with 3D printing. It feels like I’ve adjusted, replaced, or upgraded half the parts on my Ender 3 Pro. Image: Anker.

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From weed zappers to robot baristas: Vote for GeekWire Awards Hardware/Gadget of the Year

GeekWire

social purpose corporation that is working to address homelessness with shelters made of easy-to-assemble hard plastic panels. to open more retail locations Brinc Drones: Brinc manufactures tactical unmanned aerial vehicles and equipment for public safety missions. Last year’s winner was Pallet , an Everett, Wash.,

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Omnivor raises $2.7M as pandemic spurs interest in holographic media from Nike, T-Mobile, others

GeekWire

Investors are putting more fuel behind Omnivor , a Seattle startup gaining traction with its 3D holographic content media production platform. Late last year the 8-person startup launched Holograms for Retail, a new product being used by Nike that lets online customers use holograms to see how various products fit and look.

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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Sept. 19, 2021

GeekWire

The majority of Seattle tech workers don’t expect to ever return to their offices full time and the effects of that transition could alter everything from commercial real estate, to what social issues tech workers spend their time and money on, to downtown’s status as a business district. … Read More. … Read More.

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Augmented and virtual reality: Transforming the future

Dataconomy

In retail, AR transforms the shopping experience by allowing customers to visualize products in their own spaces before purchase, thereby reducing returns and enhancing satisfaction. AR enriches real-world interactions by adding digital layers, making it ideal for enhancing productivity, education, and retail experiences.

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Tech Moves: SoundCommerce vet launches startup; Microsoft Federal leader departs; and more

GeekWire

Mann spent more than two years at SoundCommerce, which aims to help online retailers improve operational efficiency. After selling her startup OwnTrail, Seattle tech vet Rebekah Bastian joined Seattle 3D printer maker Glowforge as senior vice president of product. “Spectio is designed to make their lives easier,” she said.

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FFA announces third cohort for accelerator program designed to help female and non-binary founders

GeekWire

FFA is a social purpose corporation , a type of profit corporation the state of Washington created in 2012, and is funded primarily through corporate partners. Womp.ai : Womp allows anyone to easily explore, create, share and make 3D. Gearo: Digitizing outdoor retailers: Connecting consumers with outdoor retailers through digitization.