Geek Life – Page 10 of 137

Mar 30, 2023, 4:16 PM

LEGO builder’s T-Mobile Park gets major upgrade in time for Seattle Mariners season opener

It’s Opening Day at T-Mobile Park — both the real version of the Seattle Mariners ballpark and the LEGO version, which… Read More

Mar 29, 2023, 11:28 AM

Bill Gates crosses busy London in an autonomous vehicle and sees where driving is headed

Bill Gates is a self-professed car guy who finds something meditative about driving. He’s even gotten himself into trouble with… Read More

Mar 29, 2023, 8:34 AM

Collaboration — and couches: Remitly rethinks its downtown Seattle office for a new era of work

On the 24th floor of a downtown Seattle skyscraper, Remitly is feeling out the so-called future of work. And they’re… Read More

Mar 28, 2023, 12:26 PM

Amazon’s tech is a hit: Seattle Mariners add three more stadium stores featuring ‘Just Walk Out’

Technology and tech culture are taking a permanent spot in the lineup at T-Mobile Park this season. The Seattle Mariners… Read More

Mar 24, 2023, 2:30 PM

Remembering Jon Strongbow, a mainstay of Seattle’s art scene

Friends and family of the late Seattle artist Jon Strongbow gathered for a memorial panel earlier this month at Emerald… Read More

Mar 22, 2023, 5:20 PM

WNDR-ful for downtown Seattle: Inside the new immersive museum that blends art and tech

If you’ve been wondering what it will take to entice more people to visit downtown Seattle, it might just be… Read More

Mar 16, 2023, 2:28 PM

Website takes bloom to provide latest info on when to visit UW’s iconic cherry blossoms

The beloved cherry blossoms at the University of Washington in Seattle haven’t popped into full splendor yet, but a new… Read More

Mar 16, 2023, 6:00 AM

Meet the Seattle Orcas: New pro cricket team is backed by Microsoft CEO and other tech leaders

Make room, Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, Storm and others. Seattle has a new professional sports team ready to tap into a… Read More

Mar 11, 2023, 8:00 AM

Dancing with the cloud: Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky takes steps to fight homelessness

There’s no dancing around the seriousness of the homelessness crisis in Seattle. But a group of notable personalities in the… Read More

Mar 7, 2023, 11:43 AM

Giant sailing yacht linked to Jeff Bezos spotted undergoing sea trials

A giant sailing yacht rumored to have been built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been spotted undergoing sea trails.… Read More

Mar 6, 2023, 8:36 PM

Who is Melinda French Gates? Pivotal Ventures founder presents answers for ‘Jeopardy’ category

Melinda French Gates played a pivotal role on “Jeopardy” on Monday night, serving as the answer reader for a Double… Read More

Mar 3, 2023, 5:55 PM

Photos: All dressed up with someplace to go, geeks turn out for Comic Con at new Seattle venue

If Seattle needs a hero to help its downtown emerge from a pandemic-induced funk, that person might just be wandering… Read More

Feb 27, 2023, 5:41 PM

Seattle teen reveals how much carbon the ultra-rich emit from their private jets

A Seattle teen is creating a bit of turbulence with a website tallying the carbon emissions of the ultra-rich traveling… Read More

Feb 23, 2023, 1:22 PM

Report: Jeff Bezos using investment firm to explore bid for NFL’s Washington Commanders

Another new report is linking Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to a potential bid to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders. The… Read More

Feb 21, 2023, 10:05 AM

Bill to designate official Washington state dinosaur moves step closer thanks to ancient leg bone

Lawmakers pondering the relevance of a dinosaur leg bone moved a step closer to designating the unique find as Washington… Read More

Feb 17, 2023, 9:42 AM

Band that took shot at ‘local villain’ Jeff Bezos during Seattle hockey game releases song

Three weeks after the Seattle band Who Is She? played during intermission of a Seattle Kraken game at Climate Pledge… Read More

Feb 13, 2023, 10:00 AM

Amazon’s Super Bowl ad starring a dog ranks highest among tech commercials

Amazon, the pet friendly tech giant where employees get to bring their dogs to work, scored high among Super Bowl… Read More

Feb 10, 2023, 8:28 AM

Super Bowl ad roundup: Travolta sings T-Mobile’s praises; Google’s fix is in; and more tech spots

In between the beer, Doritos, mayonnaise, Pepsi, Pringles and more beer, make sure to leave some room for the tech.… Read More

Jan 31, 2023, 3:46 PM

Technology and human charm power new behind-the-scenes tours at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle

Standing in the Amazon Music Lounge at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, tour guide Joe Vella asked Alexa to play… Read More

Jan 27, 2023, 6:31 PM

Band says it’s ‘not welcome back’ at Seattle arena; NHL team insists song lampooning Bezos isn’t why

A Seattle punk-pop group that played this week as the “house band” between periods at a Seattle Kraken game at… Read More

Jan 24, 2023, 8:34 AM

Amazon scores one Oscar nomination; Netflix war drama is streaming leader with nine nods

Amazon Studios earned a single Academy Award nomination Tuesday morning, with “Argentina, 1985” getting a nod for best international feature… Read More

Jan 14, 2023, 8:22 AM

These tech workers bring valuable lessons from the office to coaching kids’ sports — and back again

Patience. Teamwork. Goal setting. A desire to compete. The place where you work and the buzzwords you hear might have… Read More

Jan 12, 2023, 9:34 AM

Oh, crap! Amazon delivery driver falls into septic hole, films it for TikTok, gets rescued, finishes route

Talk about a sh**ty day at work. An Amazon delivery driver making a stop at a customer’s house fell into… Read More

Jan 11, 2023, 2:39 PM

Bill Gates talks AI, climate, Microsoft, the new season of ‘White Lotus’ and more in Reddit ‘AMA’

Bill Gates logged on Wednesday for his 11th Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session, and spent more than an hour fielding… Read More

Jan 4, 2023, 7:11 PM

Poof, it’s gone: Magic-themed wizard bar and restaurant in Seattle closes after one year

The magic has run out for a unique pub in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. According to a post on its website… Read More

Jan 1, 2023, 2:34 AM

Photos: Drones light up the Seattle sky for annual Space Needle New Year’s show

Happy New Year! This year’s fireworks show at the Space Needle in Seattle welcomed a high-tech addition: drones. For the… Read More

Dec 15, 2022, 9:03 PM

Amazon installs historic Elephant Car Wash sign on Seattle HQ campus, blocks from original home

One of Seattle’s beloved neon pink elephants is back up and smiling. Amazon installed the smaller Elephant Car Wash sign… Read More

Dec 13, 2022, 8:36 AM

Chess Club is making all the right moves in Seattle, attracting players to lively venues across the city

Unlike Fight Club, the first rule of Chess Club is apparently to talk about what happens in Chess Club, promote… Read More

Dec 12, 2022, 3:15 PM

The old brick ballpark: LEGO fanatic has a hit on his hands with Seattle Mariners stadium build

The Seattle Mariners have been busy assembling the building blocks for a potential run to the World Series. Shane Deegan… Read More

Dec 9, 2022, 9:28 AM

Seattle soccer fan became toast of the internet with his map for where to find alcohol at the World Cup

Ed Ball is back in Seattle after spending 10 days traveling to the World Cup in Qatar. But his legacy… Read More