Geek Life – Page 102 of 137

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

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