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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

Mar 25, 2015, 10:11 AM

Can a robot pick and pack better than a human? The ‘Amazon Picking Challenge’ is on

Don’t crush the Oreos. That’s one of the biggest challenges every robot will face in the Amazon Picking Challenge that will be… Read More

Mar 25, 2015, 8:27 AM

No major events? Road closures put squeeze on Emerald City Comicon

Seattle is bracing for major traffic bottlenecks this weekend, including lane closures on the Interstate 90 bridge and a shutdown of… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 11:57 AM

Lifeguard drones, hopefully coming to a beach near you

This is an amazing new use for drones — lifeguards. As obvious a use as it sounds, this is the… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 11:38 AM

Celebrate sci-fi with George Takei at EMP’s ‘Zero Gravity’ party this Friday

What are you doing this Friday? Experience Music Project has another awesome evening planned with a launch party called “Zero Gravity” for its… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 11:18 AM

CenturyLink Field lights up for Paul Allen’s Tackle Ebola project

It’s the home of the Seattle Seahawks’ green and blue, but yesterday CenturyLink Field was lit up in the colors… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 10:43 AM

Mulder and Scully are back! ‘The X-Files’ to return for a limited run

If you were a fan of the ’90s hit The X-Files, you’ll be glad to know that Fox has picked up… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 10:19 AM

Classic ‘Jurassic Park’ video is made with $100K in Legos

Have you ever wondered what $100,000 in Legos looks like? Now you have the answer. A father/daughter duo has created… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 10:01 AM

Tesla Model X spotted in California out for a test drive

Could Tesla’s highly anticipated Model X be closer than we think? Last week, some pretty geeked-out drivers found the thinly… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 9:47 AM

Microsoft taking its name out of porn, or at least buying the domain rights

Microsoft is just one of the forward-thinking brands out there snapping up the rights to domains, like .porn. The mad… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 9:10 AM

This 3D printer could make your next organ

With 3D printers everywhere, making everything from Yoda statues to bionic body parts, this company is using 3D printing to… Read More

Mar 24, 2015, 8:47 AM

La Marzocco’s secret project: New home espresso maker is mini version of iconic Starbucks machine

Scott Callender has a secret project to show us, but it’s not in the main office of La Marzocco USA,… Read More