Geek Life – Page 102 of 136

Apr 28, 2015, 2:09 PM

‘Star Wars’ droid BB-8 will blow your mind with cuteness overload

Remember a few weeks back when Tony Dyson, who built R2-D2, said that everyone should want a little robot in… Read More

Apr 28, 2015, 9:43 AM

Don’t fight over the check: Spliddit helps you split expenses

Dividing up the check should be easy, right? An updated version of Spliddit, a website dedicated to help you more… Read More

Apr 28, 2015, 9:07 AM

In this Silicon Valley fashion show, drones replace models

Overpaid supermodels may become a thing of the past. In this futuristic fashion show, San Francisco-based clothing crowdsourcer Betabrand — home of… Read More

Apr 28, 2015, 8:38 AM

From anonymous coder to cop shop: Seattle PD hires guy who demanded body-cam videos

Well, this is one way to get a job. The Stranger reports the Seattle Police Department has hired the once-anonymous coder… Read More

Apr 27, 2015, 12:44 PM

Thanks to Amazon earnings, Jeff Bezos is now the world’s 10th richest person

Move over old-world retail billionaires. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is now “richer than three of the four Wal-Mart heirs,” according to Bloomberg.… Read More

Apr 27, 2015, 12:19 PM

Meet AllPaws, the app that helps you find the perfect pet

If you’ve ever adopted a dog or cat, you will appreciate this — a site that aggregates all available local… Read More

Apr 27, 2015, 11:38 AM

USDA releases handy chart of crops — and chances for survival — in California’s drought

Everyone’s talking about California’s drought this year, but in reality, it started back in 2012. That’s right. 2012. Today, according… Read More

Apr 27, 2015, 10:41 AM

This Indiegogo campaign wants to uncover a ‘dinosaur highway’ in British Columbia

A new dinosaur superhighway — featuring hundreds of footprints — has been discovered in British Columbia. And researchers have launched… Read More

Apr 27, 2015, 9:57 AM

Here are a few ways to help survivors of the Nepal earthquake

This weekend, a 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal. It has been devastating to the region, in Kathmandu and surrounding areas, and… Read More

Apr 24, 2015, 2:21 PM

Conducting with Kinect: Seattle Symphony to use Microsoft’s sensor in world premiere performance

On Friday, May 1, the Seattle Symphony will present the world premiere of a new work. It will be conducted… Read More

Apr 24, 2015, 11:04 AM

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks Mars, Bill Gates and the power of the ‘geekosphere’ with Jon Stewart

In case you missed The Daily Show last night, Jon Stewart’s guest was Neil deGrasse Tyson. And sure, he’s everywhere… Read More

Apr 24, 2015, 10:31 AM

James Bond too sexy for Sony smartphone

This Sony leak seems to be the gossipy gift that keeps on giving. In a snub that only says, “I’m… Read More

Apr 24, 2015, 9:47 AM

This ‘Doctor Who’ tribute on piano will make your day

Sometimes when you discover something that you had no idea existed it completely makes your day. This is one of… Read More

Apr 24, 2015, 8:59 AM

New Kurt Cobain documentary, ‘Montage of Heck,’ opens today at SIFF

If there’s one thing Seattle is known for worldwide in pop culture, it is Nirvana. In fact, Nirvana’s presence is… Read More

Apr 24, 2015, 8:20 AM

Apple Watch ad parody with Christopher Walken is pure genius

What happens when you take one of the most iconic scenes from one of the most iconic movies ever and… Read More

Apr 23, 2015, 11:04 AM

Sorry, Shatner: MIT water project wins award, becomes viable option for world’s water woes

William Shatner made massive headlines with his scheme to build a pipeline from Seattle to California to solve the state’s… Read More

Apr 23, 2015, 10:19 AM

Redditors go nuts over this ridiculous 1-year-old’s birthday party invite

And you thought sorting through someone’s wedding registry was bad. When someone posted a lengthy email invite to a 1-year-old’s… Read More

Apr 23, 2015, 9:33 AM

Cheating boyfriend loses all his Apple gear in one bath

I’ve seen the dismay of drunk friends who have accidentally dropped their iPhones in the toilet, but this takes that… Read More

Apr 23, 2015, 9:01 AM

NASA super team of scientists stepping up the search for life

This week, NASA announced that has formed a new group of experts to up the ante for its search for… Read More

Apr 23, 2015, 8:44 AM

‘Star Wars’ Yoda-like creature found in manuscript from a long time ago and far, far away

A discovery in a medieval work has the world of religious historians and Star Wars fans buzzing. An illustration of… Read More

Apr 22, 2015, 12:06 PM

Gates Foundation to hold event for teens to promote clean water

The Gates Foundation Visitor Center is holding a Teen Action Fair this weekend to raise awareness and funds to support… Read More

Apr 22, 2015, 11:23 AM

Netflix gives green light to Daredevil’s Season 2

Marvel’s Daredevil has already received the go-ahead for a second season from Netflix. As the Hollywood Reporter states, the re-up… Read More

Apr 22, 2015, 10:58 AM

Meet the Robobarista, the latte-making robot

Imagine, in the future a robot might be making your morning latte. Cornell researchers’ Robobarista project is all about getting robots… Read More

Apr 22, 2015, 10:14 AM

Make your garden awesome with this new app

What better time to think about growing your own food than Earth Day? And what better way to dive into… Read More

Apr 22, 2015, 9:38 AM

Train in Japan shatters another speed record

As if you needed one more thing to love about Japan — their superfast trains. And now, according to this report… Read More

Apr 22, 2015, 9:16 AM

NASA’s Messenger spacecraft to go out in a blaze of glory by crashing into Mercury

Talk about making an exit. NASA’s Messenger spacecraft, which they launched in 2004 to orbit and study Mercury, is going… Read More

Apr 22, 2015, 9:16 AM

Population booms and dead zones: King County’s emergency radio system is shot, and that means a vote

We have another election coming up Tuesday, April 28, in King County, Wash., and this one could impact just how… Read More

Apr 21, 2015, 11:42 AM

Bill Gates asks, how much meat should we eat?

Eating meat continues to be a controversial topic as we struggle to feed the world and mitigate environmental damage. And… Read More

Apr 21, 2015, 10:33 AM

New Tumblr makes fun of all those misspelled names on Starbucks cups

Has it happened to you? You put in your order at Starbucks, give them your name and get back a… Read More

Apr 21, 2015, 10:07 AM

Former Google staffers making an affordable, at-home breast cancer gene test

Yesterday, the National Cancer Institute stated that the “number of breast cancers suffered by American women will increase by about… Read More