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May 8, 2015, 11:47 AM

Add a little ‘Game of Thrones’ style to your pad with this Google Maps-like print of Westeros

Ever wanted a giant print of Westeros from Game of Thrones? Etsy store MongoLife has re-created the fictional land into one… Read More

May 8, 2015, 11:03 AM

Awesome solar plane journey prepares for hardest leg yet over the Pacific

Remember those guys who are flying a solar plane around the world? Well, they’re about to embark on the most… Read More

May 8, 2015, 10:23 AM

Tesla gets into Michigan by buying tool company, still can’t sell cars there

One way or another, Tesla was bound to get into Michigan. And even though you can’t directly buy a Tesla… Read More

May 8, 2015, 9:37 AM

‘Minecraft Malfunction,’ a funny YouTube channel where kids teach adults how to play

The world of Minecraft can be a dark and terrifying place…for adults. Welcome to Minecraft Malfunction, a new YouTube channel… Read More

May 7, 2015, 1:37 PM

PAX Prime prices hit a record high as organizers eliminate all-weekend passes

Many hopeful PAX attendees were surprised by a missing option today when they made it through the virtual queue to purchase their tickets today: No all-weekend passes were made available.

For PAX fans that do want to attend all weekend long this year, the change means a big spike in the ticket price Read More

May 7, 2015, 11:07 AM

Idris Elba, in talks for ‘Star Trek 3,’ sets new land-speed record in a Bentley

Is it possible for actor Idris Elba to get any cooler? Not only is he in talks to play a… Read More

May 7, 2015, 10:37 AM

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ will be shot exclusively on IMAX cameras

Avengers: Age of Ultron just came out — 75 percent fresh, according to Rotten Tomatoes — but the makers are already talking… Read More

May 7, 2015, 9:55 AM

Gates Foundation announces disease surveillance centers in Asia and Africa to help prevent outbreaks

This week the fight against infectious diseases got a big boost from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The organization… Read More

May 7, 2015, 8:44 AM

Unbelievably cool ‘Star Wars’ watches coming soon to a galaxy near you

May the Fourth may be but a bit of cosmic dust in your eye, but watchmaker Nixon announced this week… Read More

May 7, 2015, 8:12 AM

Zulily features ‘Shark Tank’s’ Mark Cuban and his vendors now through Saturday

Everything seems to be coming up Shark Tank today. Despite some less-than-stellar news on Zulily’s earnings this week, as we… Read More

May 7, 2015, 7:44 AM

You Kick Ass, the company that turns you into a superhero, dives into ‘Shark Tank’

The Seattle company that lets anyone turn themselves into a superhero is about to dive into shark-infested waters this Friday.… Read More

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