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 March 3, 2024.
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Zulily set to relaunch under new owner Beyond, now led by Marcus Lemonis of ‘The Profit’ fame
FOLLOW-UP COVERAGE: Beyond pays $4.5M to acquire Zulily brand, plans to relaunch retailer later this year … Zulily’s rebirth: Reality TV star Marcus Lemonis on what’s next for e-commerce company Zulily’s back. … Read More
Glowforge releases Spark, another low-priced 3D laser engraver to attract more home crafters
Seattle-based 3D laser engraver maker Glowforge is making another pitch to home crafters with another lower-priced machine, the company announced Tuesday. … Read More
Seattle council president on getting workers back to the office: ‘We have to build those numbers up’
When it comes to getting workers back in the office, Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson wants to lead by example. … Read More
Zulily’s rebirth: Reality TV star and new owner Marcus Lemonis on how online retailer will return to its roots
CNBC no longer produces The Profit. But Marcus Lemonis is still trying to turn around businesses. … Read More
Beyond pays $4.5M to acquire Zulily brand, plans to relaunch online retailer later this year
Beyond, the publicly traded company behind Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock, confirmed Thursday that it has acquired brand assets from Zulily, the online retailer that shut down last year. … Read More
Blue Origin targets 2025 for cargo lander’s inaugural moon trip, with humans to follow
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture is aiming to send an uncrewed lander to the surface of the moon in the next 12 to 16 months, according to the executive in charge of the development program. … Read More
Data from Seattle food delivery drivers shows higher hourly earnings, but less customer demand
Seattle-area gig workers are making higher hourly wages while they’re delivering food for platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash following the implementation of a new minimum wage law. … Read More
Amazon-backed AI startup Anthropic is growing its Seattle workforce
Anthropic, one of the most valuable privately held AI companies going head-to-head in the generative AI race with OpenAI, is expanding its presence in the Seattle area. … Read More
Protein design pioneer David Baker on why sharing code is key to building biotech startups
The Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington is a startup factory, spinning out companies developing new protein-based therapeutics, industrial enzymes, materials, biosensors and more. … Read More
Univ. of Washington launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges
Despite technology seeping into practically every corner of our lives, computer-related education in Washington is woefully limited. … Read More
