Geek Life – Page 30 of 136

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

Sep 10, 2018, 3:43 PM

AI merges Amazon reviews for a DVD workout kit with Morrissey lyrics to make one great song

A co-worker asked me in Slack for a link to the best thing I’d seen on the internet so far… Read More

Sep 7, 2018, 11:53 AM

Cirque du Soleil, behind the scenes: How tech powers the show ‘Volta’

Cirque du Soleil is known for amazing acrobatics and incredible performers on stage, but the technical gymnastics behind-the-scenes are just… Read More

Sep 7, 2018, 11:34 AM

Auf Wiedersehen, ‘Project Runway,’ hello Amazon: Fashion gurus Klum and Gunn to make Prime series

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn are saying goodbye to 16 seasons of “Project Runway” and a planned revival of the… Read More

Sep 6, 2018, 6:27 PM

Rocket envy? Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spaceship launches a double entendre

It’s hard to top the risque rocket scene in “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,” but Blue Origin’s New… Read More

Sep 6, 2018, 12:00 PM

Amazon’s ‘Artist in Residence’ builds his cardboard creation — and finds a way to survive in Seattle

Clyde Petersen has spent years on the road as a tour manager for a variety of musical acts. He probably… Read More

Sep 5, 2018, 3:20 PM

Watch: Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson airs it out as Alaska Airlines puts his face on a plane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4-Oy8rM478&feature=youtu.be While the focus may return to the ground game during the upcoming Seattle Seahawks football season, quarterback Russell Wilson… Read More

Sep 5, 2018, 12:08 PM

Another doggone bikeshare bicycle: Ofo reaches peak performance by being left on mountaintop

No one would ever confuse any of the bikeshare bicycles on the streets of Seattle as mountain bikes. But a… Read More

Aug 31, 2018, 1:06 PM

We always fall for it: These states are tweeting the most about Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ah, yes, it wouldn’t be fall without … wait. It’s not even Labor Day yet. Well, that doesn’t matter for… Read More

Aug 30, 2018, 1:17 PM

Puzzle Break’s newest escape room uses Microsoft HoloLens in challenge set around Seattle history

In 1962, the Seattle World’s Fair (or Century 21 Exposition) ushered in a futuristic vision for its host city, bringing… Read More

Aug 30, 2018, 11:14 AM

Warren Buffett talks Twitter (real and fake): ‘There’s other things in life I want to do than tweet’

In the five years that he has been “active” on Twitter, Warren Buffett has tweeted nine times. The billionaire… Read More

Aug 26, 2018, 10:44 AM

New twist on the old ballgame: Major League pitcher is first to use emojis for name on jersey

It’s “Players’ Weekend” throughout Major League Baseball and that means a chance for the pros to put a little pop… Read More

Aug 25, 2018, 8:41 AM

Smashing Pumpkins concert in Seattle delights fans around the world thanks to Twitter live stream

Perhaps you’ve reached the age where heading out for live music — or heading out for live music featuring the… Read More

Aug 24, 2018, 12:43 PM

Parks and relaxation: Sounds of the busy city cancelled out by nature in downtown Seattle exhibit

Westlake Park in downtown Seattle may work as a gathering space for office workers and tourists looking for a spot… Read More