Geek Life – Page 101 of 136

May 6, 2015, 11:21 AM

NASA crowdsourcing ideas and offering cold, hard cash to help out with Mars’ challenges

Radiation in space. It’s a big problem. Especially if you’re trying to get astronauts safely to the Red Planet. What’s… Read More

May 6, 2015, 9:24 AM

NASA radar helps save four men under debris in Nepal by detecting their heartbeats

This is simply amazing evidence of how the best technology can help us in the most desperate of times. A… Read More

May 6, 2015, 8:38 AM

Kickstarter project will let you play with your pet from anywhere in the world

A company that developed a remote-controlled play system for shelter animals now wants to make that technology available for pet… Read More

May 5, 2015, 12:14 PM

‘Star Wars’ edition coming to Disney Infinity 3.0

Here’s some great news for those still celebrating May the Fourth — Disney Infinity’s 3.0 edition will feature Star Wars characters… Read More

May 5, 2015, 11:17 AM

This ‘Mom Leaderboard’ video from The Onion is priceless

If there’s one thing the lady, who also happens to be a mother, in your life might bitch about, it’s… Read More

May 5, 2015, 10:07 AM

North Carolina cop suing Starbucks for $50K over hot coffee that scalded his lap

Whoa, talk about a blast from the past. In a new lawsuit that takes us back to one of the… Read More

May 5, 2015, 9:37 AM

These jewelers offer an Apple Watch in gold for a fraction of the Apple price

Want that gold Apple Watch without the gold Apple Watch price? No problem. According to 9to5 Mac, several jewelers have… Read More

May 4, 2015, 12:52 PM

Microsoft Windows 10 will support that middle-finger emoji you probably don’t need

If you are a Microsoft fan, today’s your lucky day. According to Quartz, the tech giant’s update to Windows… Read More

May 4, 2015, 12:17 PM

Support local nonprofits with Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG campaign tomorrow

Imagine, one big day of giving helps support about 1,700 local nonprofits — including many that fund STEM education and job-training efforts… Read More

May 4, 2015, 11:02 AM

Carly Fiorina’s .org site goes rogue

Carly, Carly, Carly. This is why you need to register your domains! We can’t help but think that if this had… Read More

May 4, 2015, 10:29 AM

‘Are you OK?’ Xiaomi CEO’s speech becomes a hit viral music video

They say there is no such thing as bad publicity. In this case, they are probably right. During a presentation… Read More

May 4, 2015, 9:34 AM

Kurt Cobain was into virtual reality way before the rest of us

Kurt Cobain was into virtual reality way before most of the world. In this MTV interview from 1993, Cobain introduces us… Read More

May 4, 2015, 9:12 AM

Happy May the Fourth! Now go load up on ‘Star Wars’ stuff with Amazon’s Deal of the Day

May the Fourth be with you. Sandwiched between the protests of May Day and the margaritas of Cinco de Mayo,… Read More

May 1, 2015, 6:02 PM

Rainn Wilson climbs the ‘pyramid of geekdom’ and talks about his education charity efforts

Native Seattleite Rainn Wilson paid a visit to a packed house of Zillow employees today as part of their recurring… Read More

May 1, 2015, 12:11 PM

Power company to Pacquiao fans — unplug your fridge for Saturday’s fight

Unless you’re living under a rock, you probably have some awareness that the big Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight… Read More

May 1, 2015, 11:29 AM

Obama administration announces $20M in body cam funding for police departments

In a week that seems to be all about putting body cameras on police, the Obama administration has announced $20… Read More

May 1, 2015, 10:31 AM

Go inside this Seattle architect’s ultimate Lego paradise

This is almost too amazing for words. Seattle architect Jeffrey Pelletier has transitioned a wreck of a basement into the ultimate… Read More

May 1, 2015, 9:12 AM

‘Till death do us part’ was easier before Facebook: Study shows social media can be a homewrecker

Does your partner’s activity online drive you crazy? You’re not alone. A UK legal firm, Slater Gordon, actually did a study… Read More

May 1, 2015, 8:44 AM

Microsoft knows your age, maybe: #HowOldRobot is an accidental Internet sensation

All right, all right, all right. It’s Friday a.m. It’s gorgeous outside. And we all know what that means. It… Read More

Apr 30, 2015, 2:46 PM

Global campaign asks Bill Gates to lead fight against climate change

The Guardian is taking an unusual and forward stance with this campaign — they’re asking Bill Gates to take a… Read More

Apr 30, 2015, 11:35 AM

Bootstrapping Tacoma startup seeking ‘Busty/Sexy’ spokesperson

If you’re a struggling startup in Tacoma, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, what are you to do? Take out… Read More

Apr 30, 2015, 11:14 AM

Maptime and OpenStreetMap holding mapping event for Nepal

Mapping enthusiasts and those wishing to apply those skills to potentially helping emergency workers in Nepal may want to attend… Read More

Apr 30, 2015, 10:47 AM

Business travelers rejoice: Dufl will pack, ship and clean your clothes for you

A new service is taking the hassle of packing for business travel out of your hands. Dufl is calling itself… Read More

Apr 30, 2015, 10:15 AM

Meet the Cannibuster, the latest breathalyzer for marijuana

So, weed is legal here. But driving under the influence certainly is not. A pair of University of Akron students… Read More

Apr 30, 2015, 8:21 AM

Starbucks opens superfast ‘espresso shot’ store in New York

Ah, New York. Where you can get a coffee and a bagel made exactly the way you want it in… Read More

Apr 29, 2015, 1:51 PM

Hulu wins rights to ‘Seinfeld’

In a battle for the ages — not totally unlike a game of Risk — Hulu has emerged triumphant over… Read More

Apr 29, 2015, 1:22 PM

Trading in kayaks for nicer kayaks — and other perks outlined in this Amazon parody video

Dang. You know you’ve made it when you are trading in your old kayak for a nicer kayak. Life in… Read More

Apr 29, 2015, 12:10 PM

Dreaming of a job at Google: Where business grads most want to work

In a recent poll of the top places business undergrads dream of landing a gig at, Google came in at… Read More

Apr 29, 2015, 11:31 AM

Turning it up to 11: Brown Paper Tickets opening offices in New York

Brown Paper Tickets helped revolutionize the way everyone buys tickets online these days — and now the Seattle company is entering… Read More

Apr 29, 2015, 11:21 AM

Hillary Clinton calls for more police body cams on a national level

Seattle may be one step ahead of the national curve when it comes to outfitting its police with body… Read More