Geek Life – Page 24 of 137

Sep 6, 2019, 11:49 AM

‘Microsoft the Musical’ features summer interns in a singing, dancing romp across tech giant’s campus

Well, the interns at Microsoft sure had fun this summer. While there may be a documentary coming to Netflix that… Read More

Sep 5, 2019, 3:16 PM

Paul Allen’s superyacht Octopus — which he once called ‘too big’ — listed for a whopping $325M

“They’re too big, and there are too many of them,” the late Paul Allen once said about his fleet of… Read More

Sep 3, 2019, 10:56 AM

After putting down roots near Amazon HQ, burger chain Shake Shack to open location east of Seattle

The popular burger chain Shake Shack has drawn a consistent crowd at its first Washington location in downtown Seattle next… Read More

Sep 2, 2019, 9:08 PM

Can games improve your mental health? PAX panel explores the rise of games as a coping mechanism

Video games are surrounded by a stigma that they are inherently bad from a mental health perspective. This negative perception… Read More

Aug 29, 2019, 9:27 AM

Bill Gates’ biggest fear? Find out in compelling first trailer for Netflix docuseries ‘Inside Bill’s Brain’

It’s a look at Bill Gates we’ve never seen. It’s a look “Inside Bill’s Brain” as the first trailer for… Read More

Aug 28, 2019, 12:56 PM

Seattle chef to host strategy-based ‘Oregon Trail’ dinner playing off classic 1980s video game

The 100-mile diet may be a trendy idea for adventurous foodies looking to only eat stuff sourced from within that… Read More

Aug 27, 2019, 4:31 PM

28 years after radio debut, scientist calls Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ most iconic song ever

The Nirvana mega-hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was an anthem for a generation of music lovers drawn to Seattle’s grunge-fueled… Read More

Aug 23, 2019, 10:05 AM

PokéBar, a Pokémon pop-up with Pikachu burgers and more, is coming to Seattle next year

Seattle already has poke bars. Next year it’s getting a PokéBar — to catch Pokémon rather than the traditional Hawaiian… Read More

Aug 22, 2019, 9:40 AM

Dimmest bulb on ‘Jeopardy’ is Alexa as Amazon’s A.I. is tasked with turning down the stage lights

Alex and Alexa — it’s a match made in geek heaven. Amazon’s recent sponsorship of the popular television quiz show… Read More

Aug 21, 2019, 11:33 AM

Amazon to host free concert from roof of Seattle’s Pike Place Market with The Head and The Heart

The Head and The Heart … and the pig and the flying fish. That will be the scene on Sunday… Read More

Aug 20, 2019, 9:53 AM

Netflix documentary ‘Inside Bill’s Brain’ to offer unique look at Bill Gates’ work on big problems

Bill Gates — and what goes on inside his head — is coming to Netflix. A three-part docuseries called “Inside… Read More

Aug 19, 2019, 11:47 AM

This startup really is family: DevHub CEO’s mom wasn’t ready to retire, so he hired her

Mark Michael is the co-founder and CEO of DevHub, one of those tech companies where you might have to ask… Read More

Aug 16, 2019, 10:00 AM

‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ brings book’s take on Seattle tech to film — here’s what makes the cut

Maria Semple’s best-selling 2012 novel “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” has been championed for its hilarious take on Seattle as well… Read More

Aug 16, 2019, 8:00 AM

A ‘seminal’ moment for high-tech arts: Bellevue’s plans for immersive space evolve with growing city

The evolving skyline in downtown Bellevue, Wash., features more plans for towering office buildings, residences and retail. Amazon recently announced… Read More

Aug 15, 2019, 1:36 PM

Amazon rolls back prices to 1959 with L.A. stunt to promote hit show — gas for 30 cents snarls traffic

Amazon pulled out all the stops — and stopped the flow of traffic — with a Los Angeles promotion on… Read More

Aug 14, 2019, 11:08 AM

Stop-and-‘Pokemon Go’ traffic: Washington trooper finds driver playing popular game on 8 phones

It’s probably safe to say that the Washington State Patrol would like to “catch ’em all” when it comes to… Read More

Aug 5, 2019, 5:57 PM

Jeff Bezos spotted at Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony — here’s the connection

He hasn’t bought a franchise yet, but Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos rubbed shoulders with the NFL’s elite over the weekend… Read More

Aug 5, 2019, 5:09 PM

Service robot at hotel near Seattle brings ring and asks, ‘Will you marry me?’ … Would you say yes?

We all engage with technology in multiple ways in our daily lives. But do we really want to get engaged… Read More

Aug 1, 2019, 6:14 PM

Aviation geeks will be seeing some new twists when the Blue Angels soar at Seafair

The sights and sounds of the Blue Angels flying their aerobatic fighter jets through August skies are a Seattle tradition… Read More

Jul 22, 2019, 3:45 PM

Seattle Art Museum to feature series of paintings from Paul Allen’s private family collection

The public will get a chance to view some of the significant pieces in the private art collection of Paul… Read More

Jul 22, 2019, 2:35 PM

T-Mobile and Taco Bell together again on Taco Tuesday, with launch of T-MoBell stores

That ringing coming from inside select T-Mobile stores isn’t just phones — it’s a certain fast food bell. Bellevue, Wash.-based… Read More

Jul 16, 2019, 10:09 AM

‘Game of Thrones’ rules all as HBO gets 137 Emmy nods; ‘Mrs. Maisel’ and ‘Fleabag’ power Amazon

On the strength of the final season of “Game of Thrones,” HBO reclaimed the Emmy nominations throne on Tuesday, garnering… Read More

Jul 16, 2019, 6:00 AM

That’s smart, and cute: Friends create stuffed animals to dress up Amazon and Google speakers

That smart speaker in your home could serve as the base for another smart — and adorable — idea if… Read More

Jul 13, 2019, 9:00 AM

In the woods outside Seattle, technology fuses with art in hackathon-style ‘Electric Sky’ gathering

Technologists and artists and anyone else who can appreciate the intersections where creativity is fostered are invited to head to… Read More

Jul 12, 2019, 10:15 AM

Amazon’s Alexa bumps Bieber and sings duet with pop star Ed Sheeran on new single ‘I Don’t Care’

Bye bye, Bieber. Take it away, Alexa? Amazon’s voice assistant has demonstrated her singing chops in the past, but this… Read More

Jul 10, 2019, 9:44 AM

In addition to original TV series, Amazon also making new ‘Lord of the Rings’ video game

Amazon is definitely geeking out over the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Amazon Game Studios announced Wednesday that it plans to… Read More

Jul 1, 2019, 4:00 PM

Rainier Beer goes wild again as iconic brand raises can to ‘new Seattle’ and huge influx of tech workers

Before you pour another one out for all that’s been lost in Seattle, take a minute to appreciate a new… Read More

Jun 25, 2019, 7:00 AM

Meet Matt Slack: Michigan techie who is @slack on Twitter got an invite to Slack’s public debut

Matt Slack has been on Twitter for 13 years with the handle @slack. Slack, the chat-based collaboration app, has been… Read More

Jun 24, 2019, 11:17 AM

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson officially hires video-making college kid who became a star on Twitter

Memes do come true. Josh Cashman’s meteoric rise from football fan to Twitter video star took another turn on Monday… Read More

Jun 15, 2019, 6:12 PM

These are the company t-shirts that tech workers don’t want to wear anymore, 2019 edition

It’s fun to check the thrift store t-shirt aisle in a tech city, perusing the latest castoffs and trying to… Read More