Geek Life – Page 120 of 137

Jan 7, 2015, 12:20 PM

How the Seahawks’ epic ‘Beast Quake’ will help UW scientists study earthquakes

We’re not only reigning Super Bowl champs and the most spirited fans in the NFL, we’re helping University of Washington… Read More

Jan 7, 2015, 11:51 AM

‘Back to the Future II’ inspired self-lacing Nikes to hit the streets this year

Remember those cool self-lacing Nikes Marty McFly put on in ‘Back to the Future II’? According to Nice Kicks, they… Read More

Jan 7, 2015, 11:23 AM

E Ink, the magic behind Amazon’s Kindle, launches Prism at CES for architects and designers

We know its product best as the readable ink in our Kindles, but E Ink now wants architects and designers… Read More

Jan 7, 2015, 10:43 AM

This is your chance to design the maze for that creepy hotel from ‘The Shining’

If you love design challenges, Stephen King and the classic horror film The Shining, this will be of interest. The… Read More

Jan 7, 2015, 10:17 AM

Donkey Kong, Mario Brothers and the Oregon Trail: Play all the best games from your childhood for free

Nonprofit Internet Archive, an online library of free books, movies, games and more, has put more than 2,300 of your favorite… Read More

Jan 7, 2015, 9:59 AM

Groupon CEO buys the most expensive home in Chicagoland history for $19.5M

Sure, it may seem like a pittance when compared to the Notch’s $70 million LA pad, but Groupon CEO Eric… Read More

Jan 7, 2015, 9:04 AM

Sony’s No. 1 online movie of all-time, ‘The Interview’ makes $31M

Aside from the whole near international incident thing, terrorist threats and even criticism from the president, the ridiculous comedy “The… Read More

Jan 7, 2015, 8:37 AM

Happy Leap Smear! Here’s how Google will keep a worldwide computer meltdown at bay

Computers are handy, yes? But when it comes to slight adjustments, like say, adding a second in time to make… Read More

Jan 6, 2015, 2:43 PM

Video: CES attendees vibrate their butts to burn calories

A video is worth a thousand words. Unfortunately, in this case, none of them are fit for print. Suffice it… Read More

Jan 6, 2015, 1:34 PM

Ryan Seacrest drops by CES to talk about his keyboard company Typo

The man responsible for bringing us all things Kardashian dropped by CES to talk about his mobile keyboard company Typo with… Read More

Jan 6, 2015, 11:35 AM

The Sony Walkman is back! And it costs $1,200

If you grew up in the ’80s, you know the epitome of cool was sporting a Sony Walkman. Well, the… Read More

Jan 6, 2015, 10:49 AM

Seattle suffering from gentrification? Study says probably not

Gentrification is almost a dirty word in this modern world, basically implying that a neighborhood has lost its charm and diversity,… Read More

Jan 6, 2015, 9:17 AM

From poop to potable water: Watch Bill Gates take a drink from this incredible processor of human waste

Bill Gates has long been focused on finding better ways to manage sanitation processes — and build better toilets —… Read More

Jan 6, 2015, 8:24 AM

Don’t just drink, FLOOME: Sexy Italian breathalyzer lets you get drunk in style

In yet another move to monitor our every single bodily function, an Italian company, 2045 Tech, is announcing FLOOME at… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 2:46 PM

LG’s G Flex 2 at CES: Rave reviews calling it the ‘first great curved smartphone’

Were you one of those poor souls who bent your new iPhone? LG wants you to forget about all that.… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 1:42 PM

Taking it to the Internets: Northgate Wet Seal employees post protest sign on Reddit

When things got downright ugly at the Wet Seal store in Seattle’s Northgate Mall, the employees took their protest to… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 1:09 PM

Insert ‘furry’ and ‘Vegas’ joke here: Dancing Joeys kick off absurd DISH press conference at CES

How’s this for a paying gig at CES? DISH Network took to the festivities with an opening act of dancing Joeys.… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 10:38 AM

Thousands of dogs helping teen with cancer through Facebook

Here’s another win for Facebook: thousands of people have been sending pictures of their dogs to help brighten the days… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 10:02 AM

Misfit’s fitness trackers get fancy with Swarovski crystals

In the never-ending quest to defeat ugly wearable tech, Misfit announced new fitness trackers that will be covered in bling, or… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 9:23 AM

Gluttony’s new best friend: Belty smart belt adjusts to what you eat

Perhaps one of the strangest, most unnecessary pieces of tech unleashed at CES is this: A smartbelt that adjusts itself… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 8:44 AM

You must see these amazing photos the Air Force took in 2014

We’ve seen a lot of compilations of photos, from the top gadgets, to views from space, to world events, what… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 8:25 AM

Sonic boom: F/A-18C jet breaks speed of sound at eye level

This video of a military F/A-18C Hornet jet breaking the sound barrier a few meters above sea level is pretty… Read More

Jan 5, 2015, 8:08 AM

Watch these adorable penguins play with an iPad

How’s this for a friendly CES wake-up call? Cool Hunting posted this video of penguins playing with an iPad. These… Read More

Jan 2, 2015, 2:30 PM

7 best and worst CES pitches so far: A $6K smartphone, a 3D-printed apartment, and more

Our inboxes have been inundated with the good, bad and downright ugly of what will be appearing at the International… Read More

Jan 2, 2015, 2:01 PM

This new ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ trailer blows ‘Star Wars’ Lego trailer away

And now for some Friday awesome: Creator JimA73, who’s given a little Lego life to the Harry Potter series, created this trailer for… Read More

Jan 2, 2015, 10:15 AM

All things CES: The mega electronics show’s history in a glance

If you’re getting ready for Vegas, this will be fun. Online event group EventUp sent a handy infographic taking a… Read More

Jan 2, 2015, 9:50 AM

Rice-A-Roni? No problem! Just don’t ask ‘Price is Right’ contestants how much an iPhone costs

How much would you pay for an iPhone 6, 16 GB, with one year of unlimited data, talk and text?… Read More

Jan 2, 2015, 9:22 AM

Nielsen reports big year for Taylor Swift, ‘Frozen’ soundtrack and vinyl

The tracker of all things music, Nielsen, has released its year-end report, and no surprise here, digital continues to rule… Read More

Dec 31, 2014, 2:14 PM

Navigate New Year’s like a pro: 5 tips for using Uber and other unsolicited advice

It’s truly one of the most loathsome evenings of the year. But if you insist on going out, don’t let… Read More

Dec 31, 2014, 1:26 PM

Check out this beer pong playing robot at CES

Here it is: A beer pong playing robot. Developed by Empire Robotics, it’s called Versaball, and this cute little arm… Read More