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Mar 31, 2015, 2:06 PM

Report: Seattle one of the worst U.S. cities for traffic congestion, tied with NYC

An additional 23 minutes a day spent in traffic may not sound like much, but when it adds up over… Read More

Mar 31, 2015, 1:31 PM

What’s up with Bertha? An update

Ah, Bertha. So many of Seattle’s frustrations and hopes are wrapped up in your drama. Yesterday, Bertha’s cutter head… Read More

Mar 31, 2015, 11:45 AM

Volvo introduces LifePaint to light up your bike at night

As the streets get more crowded, the potential for crashes between bikers and cars only goes up, as does the… Read More

Mar 31, 2015, 11:18 AM

Amazon launches STEM store for kids

Everything’s coming up STEM these days, and that’s a good thing. Amazon joined the fray yesterday by launching its STEM:… Read More

Mar 31, 2015, 10:47 AM

Music fests Coachella and Lollapalooza latest to join selfie-stick ban

If you were thinking about rockin’ out with your selfie stick out this year, you can pretty much forget it.… Read More

Mar 31, 2015, 9:51 AM

Google Maps goes Pac-Man style

If you’re walking out and about and are bored with your regular routine, why not fire up Google Maps and… Read More

Mar 31, 2015, 9:25 AM

Facebook reveals Gehry-designed HQ: Next up, Seattle

Frank Gehry is probably a permanent fixture on Facebook’s payroll now. If the new Menlo Park flagship office is a… Read More

Mar 30, 2015, 12:39 PM

Will your home be the next thing powered by Tesla?

The same tech that powers Tesla’s electric cars might be coming to your home sooner than you think. Earlier today,… Read More

Mar 30, 2015, 12:03 PM

Jay Z’s music-streaming service Tidal relaunches today with a little help from his celeb friends

What do Rihanna, Madonna and Nicki Minaj have in common? They’re just a few of the mega-stars who appear in… Read More

Mar 30, 2015, 10:59 AM

Bill Gates jumps further into vaccination debate with review of ‘On Immunity’

Vaccines continue to be a hot topic with the measles outbreak and the Ebola virus. In his latest book review… Read More

Mar 30, 2015, 10:12 AM

Do you Product Hunt? Site hits 1M upvotes

What started as an email list to discover and share news about products is becoming quite the influencer in launch… Read More

Mar 30, 2015, 9:48 AM

Airbnb partners with Chicago Bulls to host one-night luxury stay at United Center

Well, this is certainly a unique Airbnb listing. The Chicago Bulls have partnered with Airbnb to offer a one-night stay… Read More

Mar 30, 2015, 9:36 AM

Driven by the Apple Watch, sales of wearables are set to explode

The hotly anticipated Apple Watch is just one wearable, but its high profile will help boost the wearables market overall… Read More

Mar 29, 2015, 10:29 AM

Scenes from Emerald City Comicon: Big crowds, amazing cosplay

Thousands of superheroes, space travelers, elves, fairies, trolls, and the occasional Norse god packed into the Washington State Convention Center… Read More

Mar 27, 2015, 12:07 PM

Would you inject your eyeballs for night vision? These guys did

In all things creepy, strange and potentially useful, a group of biohackers near L.A. have found a way to inject… Read More

Mar 27, 2015, 11:27 AM

It’s the final countdown to the launch of NASA’s Year in Space

It’s about to happen: NASA’s “Year in Space” is set to take off today, as Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail… Read More

Mar 27, 2015, 10:36 AM

Join George Takei and #BoycottIndiana on Twitter

Yesterday, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed a “religious freedom” law that would give businesses the right to refuse service to gay and… Read More

Mar 27, 2015, 10:01 AM

This Women in Science card game shows girls they can be more than pop stars or princesses

Parents questioning the “pop star or princess” problem for girls came up with a great solution — a card game… Read More

Mar 27, 2015, 9:31 AM

In lifestyles of Silicon Valley’s rich and famous, auto racing is latest passion

Auto racing requires precision, a love for engineering and mechanics, and it also happens to provide a nice adrenaline rush.… Read More

Mar 27, 2015, 8:21 AM

Argument between Seattle driver and biker becomes a viral sensation

How was your commute today? Hopefully it was all coffee and roses and NPR. But this video caught by a… Read More

Mar 26, 2015, 1:18 PM

Meet Olio, the next sexy smartwatch to take on Apple

It seems everyone is trying to get in to the smartwatch game these days, but one new San Francisco-based company… Read More

Mar 26, 2015, 12:33 PM

Magzet is the audio jack with magnets you’ve been waiting for

This is a cool idea long-time coming — magnets for audio jacks. A new Kickstarter for Magzet intends to do… Read More

Mar 26, 2015, 11:35 AM

Starbucks, Expedia win Shorty Awards for social campaigns

Last week, we wrote about several Seattle-area companies being nominated for a Shorty Award, which celebrates excellent social media campaigns.… Read More

Mar 26, 2015, 10:53 AM

Gen Con, Salesforce protest Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s law that discriminates against gays

Voices from the tech and gaming communities are making themselves heard loud and clear today in Indiana to protest a… Read More

Mar 26, 2015, 9:37 AM

Fortune’s ‘World’s Greatest Leaders’: Schultz, Bezos, and Bill and Melinda Gates make the list

Fortune‘s “World’s Greatest Leaders” list is out, and Seattle is representing strong. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz (No. 17), Bill and… Read More

Mar 25, 2015, 3:37 PM

Idris Elba in talks for ‘Star Trek 3,’ Klingons may return

This casting would definitely make Star Trek 3 more intriguing if it happens. Idris Elba (The Wire, Avengers: Age of Ultron)… Read More

Mar 25, 2015, 2:01 PM

Maisie Williams talks watching ‘Game of Thrones’ with her ‘nan’ with Jimmy Kimmel

As if you needed one more reason to root for Arya Stark on HBO’s Game of Thrones, here’s another: The… Read More

Mar 25, 2015, 11:52 AM

Watch these ‘Apple’ employees tell everyone to buy Microsoft gear in this awesome prank

The four dudes who make up NelkFilmz on YouTube filmed what might be the ultimate tech prank — they posed… Read More

Mar 25, 2015, 11:13 AM

Name a rocket: Boeing-Lockheed venture and Bezos’ Blue Origin are looking for your vote

Eagle, Freedom or GalaxyOne — which do you prefer? Those are the three choices you can vote for in this… Read More

Mar 25, 2015, 10:28 AM

This boom is bigger than the last: Report says Seattle area seeing record number of new residents

So, if it feels like it’s really getting crowded out there, it’s because it is. Last year saw more newcomers… Read More