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3D audio could be the next big podcast trend

The Verge

Today, iHeart Media announced that it’s investing in binaural audio , also known as 3D audio, which effectively places listeners in the room of a recording and makes them feel like it’s happening around them. The Verge ’s audio director Andrew Marino published a ton of 3D audio clips here if you want some examples.).

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3D laser printer startup Glowforge lands $20M following release of AI image generator feature

GeekWire

Glowforge Photo) The news: 3D laser printer startup Glowforge raised $20 million as part of an extended Series E round to help add new product features and grow its subscription business. The product: Glowforge makes a line of laser-based 3D printers that cut and engrave various materials.

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Can we 3D print a better face mask?

Vox

How 3D printing can help mitigate PPE supply shortages in future pandemics. As the country waited for US manufacturers to scale up PPE production and for supply chains to stabilize, a fascinating stopgap solution emerged: 3D printing. That’s where 3D printing came in. Christina Animashaun/Vox. The Wild West of PPE”.

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Larry Page’s air taxi startup is buying former DJI rival 3D Robotics

The Verge

Image: 3D Robotics. Kitty Hawk, the air taxi company backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, is buying what’s left of one-time DJI competitor 3D Robotics. As part of the acquisition, 3D Robotics co-founder Chris Anderson will become Kitty Hawk’s chief operating officer. Chris Anderson (@chr1sa) June 11, 2021.

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Samsung’s VC arm backs startup selling chips for 3D sensors in self-driving cars and robots

GeekWire

Seattle-area startup Lumotive landed $13 million to boost production of its semiconductor chips tailored for 3D sensors used in delivery drones, self-driving cars and mobile home robots. ” Lumotive was founded by William Colleran , who departed in June 2021, and Gleb Akselrod , the company’s current chief technology officer.

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Some of macOS Monterey's best features won't work with Intel-based Macs

TechSpot

Apple is great at hyping its latest hardware and software. Craig Federighi showed off this skill leading Apple's opening keynote address for WWDC 2021. Live Text, Universal Control, and detailed 3D maps were played up as must-haves in macOS Monterey. However, there is a catch.

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Tech Moves: Docker and Qualtrics leaders join Seattle startup Mason; Beyond adds Zulily director

GeekWire

Mason Photo) Mason , a Seattle startup that offers a turney hardware-software platform for companies managing device fleets, hired Webb Stevens as its new CEO and John Thimsen as its new CTO. Xiao became CEO in 2021, taking over for her brother, Jim, who founded the company in 2016 and remains at Mason as a partner.