Time Magazine released its new list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2023, highlighting breakthrough technology that is changing how we live, work, play and think.
Five companies based in or working in the Seattle area made the list with products and services tackling challenges in AI, exercise, smart-home connectivity, health tech software, and green hardware.
- Alitheon: The Seattle-area startup uses images to create and manage unique identifiers for physical objects. (Previously on GeekWire.)
- Katalyst: The Seattle startup created an at-home experience that uses full-body electrical muscle stimulation for a workout that produces less strain on the body. (Previously on GeekWire.)
- Amazon: The tech giant’s Echo Hub is a wall-mounted Alexa smart home control device with an 8-inch touchscreen that provides a dashboard for device control. (Previously on GeekWire.)
- Goodbill: The Seattle startup created a tool to uncover hidden costs and dispute medical billing errors. (Previously on GeekWire.)
- Mill: The California-based startup with an R&D facility in Seattle created a sleek electric trash can that makes the elimination of food waste easier and more pleasant than composting. (Previously on GeekWire.)
