Geek Life – Page 30 of 137

Oct 22, 2018, 10:35 AM

‘You Are Jeff Bezos’ game lets you spend the Amazon CEO’s billions — and it’s not that easy

The current Mega Millions frenzy that has everyone running around buying lottery tickets and dreaming of what they’d do with… Read More

Oct 22, 2018, 8:49 AM

Little girl tries repeatedly to get Alexa to play song, before mom launches cute ‘Baby Shark’ attack

One of these days, cute Alexa videos will probably jump the proverbial shark. We’re not there yet, because we need… Read More

Oct 19, 2018, 6:00 AM

In a tiny Seattle apartment, the bed is on the ceiling, and that’s part of what makes it a smart home

In a small apartment just a couple blocks from the waterfront in downtown Seattle, windows looking south over the Alaskan… Read More

Oct 16, 2018, 3:27 PM

Geek on the Street: In Seattle, remembering Paul Allen and how ‘he was always there to save the day’

Stopping and staring at the curvy and colorful Museum of Pop Culture is a familiar pastime for plenty of visitors… Read More

Oct 15, 2018, 10:24 AM

Amazon creates ‘Grand Tour Game’ to bring driving fans in on the action of popular TV series

If you’re a fan of Amazon’s Prime Original television series “The Grand Tour,” the stars want you to go straight… Read More

Oct 11, 2018, 11:57 AM

It’s alive (stream)! Rare corpse plant blooming in the Amazon Spheres is a sight, but not smell, on Twitch

This is no ordinary desk plant. But from the comfort of your workspace, you should open another browser window on… Read More

Oct 11, 2018, 9:54 AM

You go, girls! Melinda Gates is joined by ‘Sesame Street’ friends in marking worldwide ‘Day of the Girl’

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melinda French Gates (@melindafrenchgates) Girls are strong, brave and know how… Read More

Oct 11, 2018, 9:00 AM

Photos: High-tech, video-mapping light show turns Seattle’s MOHAI into a pulsating projection surface

The purple-hued cranes towering above South Lake Union’s twinkling tech hub — or the glowing Space Needle standing out against… Read More

Oct 10, 2018, 4:00 PM

Double feature: Seattle youth film festival NFFTY teams with Oculus to give event a VR boost

Back in 2007, three Seattle teens who grew up with a love for making films decided to help others share… Read More

Oct 10, 2018, 10:24 AM

Want to live ‘in real life’ and block out screens? These glasses on Kickstarter may do the trick

“Screen, screen, everywhere a screen Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read… Read More

Oct 8, 2018, 10:39 AM

Secure in his Amazon success, Ring CEO returns to ‘Shark Tank’ and rejects pitch for a package lock

Jamie Siminoff swam with the sharks who rejected him five years ago, and in his return to “Shark Tank” for… Read More

Oct 3, 2018, 10:19 PM

TLDR: GeekWire Summit Highlights — Nintendo, eBay, Boeing

Today’s featured stories How Nintendo learned from a Wii U disappointment to create the popular Switch console eBay CEO: ‘I… Read More

Sep 27, 2018, 2:29 PM

Burger chain Shake Shack sets opening date for first Seattle location, near Amazon HQ

A new competitor in Seattle’s burger battle will step into the ring on Saturday, Oct. 6, as Shake Shack plans… Read More

Sep 26, 2018, 10:44 AM

After getting $1B from Amazon, Ring founder Jamie Siminoff gets another knock from ‘Shark Tank’

“Shark Tank” investors didn’t bite five years ago when Ring founder Jamie Siminoff pitched his video doorbell on the popular… Read More

Sep 24, 2018, 11:03 AM

‘Calling Facebook a toilet is a little unfair to toilets’: HBO’s John Oliver flush with anger for social giant

“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” got in its digs at tech companies on Sunday night. The show’s jab at Zillow… Read More

Sep 24, 2018, 10:00 AM

Zillow’s place in scandal around Supreme Court nominee gets the attention of HBO’s John Oliver

The storm of controversy around Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh became fodder for HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,”… Read More

Sep 22, 2018, 10:00 AM

AT&T merges high-tech retail, coffee and hangout space in Seattle for its first ‘Lounge’ concept

AT&T is tapping into Seattle’s historic coffee culture and its booming tech scene to create a first-of-its-kind experience for the… Read More

Sep 21, 2018, 9:18 AM

Watch: Google Doodle celebrates Mister Rogers with a touching, stop-motion animated video

Waking up and going straight to Twitter was a bad idea today (and most days). Thankfully, the Google Doodle provided… Read More

Sep 20, 2018, 10:58 AM

Watch: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ trailer is a geeky peek at the world we’ve created online

Animated filmmakers figured out a while ago that the best way to get kids in theater seats is to create… Read More

Sep 19, 2018, 10:24 AM

Photographer sues Netflix after his storm cloud image shows up in ‘Stranger Things’ concept art

Creepy storm clouds looming over the fictional town of Hawkins, Ind., are a regular occurrence in the Netflix series “Stranger… Read More

Sep 18, 2018, 3:16 PM

Batcave on lockdown? Man’s smart doorbell locks him out of house when it thinks he’s Batman

It’d be one thing to not recognize Batman, since the famed superhero has been played by so many different actors.… Read More

Sep 17, 2018, 8:45 PM

Amazon marks another Emmy Awards first with big comedy series win for ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

It was another big night for streaming television at the Emmy Awards, and Amazon cemented its place in the mix… Read More

Sep 17, 2018, 2:53 PM

Seattle skyline turns blue this week to celebrate Allen Institute’s 15th birthday

If you see a lot of blue lights around Seattle landmarks this week, it’s not in honor of the Seahawks —… Read More

Sep 17, 2018, 2:06 PM

Could parrots live in Amazon’s Spheres? Heidi Fleiss, the ex ‘Hollywood Madam,’ wants to know

There is a very large “bird’s nest” inside The Spheres on Amazon’s downtown Seattle campus, but, despite the wishes of… Read More

Sep 17, 2018, 9:44 AM

The president is going to message your cell phone — but it’s just a test of nation’s wireless alert system

Update, Monday 9:50 a.m. PT: This post has been updated to reflect a change in date for the planned test.… Read More

Sep 16, 2018, 9:23 AM

Steve Ballmer sticks to the USAFacts and wins fans in interview on HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’

Steve Ballmer bound onto the set of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” Friday night in his usual high-energy style,… Read More

Sep 14, 2018, 8:00 AM

Now showing: Seattle’s historic Harvard Exit looks to fill coworking space after years as movie theater

The popcorn smell is gone. There are no posters advertising new indie flicks. But good portions of the charm and… Read More

Sep 12, 2018, 12:31 PM

Extra casual Wednesday at Amazon as Jeff Bezos wears pajamas to board meeting — for a cause

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnoot6EhOJ_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=d9j2opcdczz2 Casual attire isn’t exactly at head turner at most tech companies, but when the richest man in the world… Read More

Sep 11, 2018, 12:16 PM

Amazon to release new Jack White concert film and live EP on Prime Video and Music

Jack White, the prolific musician who has released a large catalog of music as both a solo musician and with… Read More

Sep 11, 2018, 11:23 AM

Diary of a tech worker captures slice of life in modern Seattle — on a $240,000 income

The construction cranes, the traffic, the housing prices, the general crush of a more crowded and growing city: there are… Read More