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Feb 19, 2018, 6:00 AM

Seattle and Pittsburgh’s fantastic connection: a new ‘grand master’ of science fiction and fantasy

Looking for a literary tie between Seattle and Pittsburgh? It may seem as hard to find as a unicorn. But… Read More

Feb 19, 2018, 5:00 AM

Art, affordability, Amazon and more: Pittsburgh’s Vanessa German makes a vital human connection

PITTSBURGH — In a room full of people at Concept Art Gallery in this city’s Regent Square neighborhood, Vanessa German… Read More

Feb 17, 2018, 10:16 AM

Photos: New vs. old Pittsburgh quickly comes into focus — and tells a story that’s familiar in Seattle

PITTSBURGH — My favorite thing to do when I get to any new city is to wake up relatively early… Read More

Feb 16, 2018, 7:00 AM

Does Seattle suck now? A snarky sticker sparks a conversation about Amazon and the changing city

Charles Hadrann misses old Seattle. As a guy who was born and raised in the city, he’s certainly not alone… Read More

Feb 15, 2018, 9:08 AM

Ciara joins Russell Wilson with her own channel on fan app TraceMe — and a first look at their little girl

In the comments and chats on Russell Wilson’s superfan app TraceMe, whatever is happening or has happened on the football… Read More

Feb 14, 2018, 11:28 AM

Science-fiction author Frank Herbert’s legacy to be honored with a new ‘Dune’ park in Tacoma

There likely won’t be any sandworms, but that’s not needed to spice up this news: Tacoma, Wash., native Frank Herbert,… Read More

Feb 12, 2018, 10:23 AM

T-Mobile CEO John Legere lists ornate New York penthouse overlooking Central Park for $22M

John Legere moved on up and now he’s moving on out. The T-Mobile CEO has listed his deluxe penthouse in… Read More

Feb 7, 2018, 2:05 PM

In interview full of stunners, music legend Quincy Jones says Paul Allen sings, plays just like Hendrix

Legendary producer Quincy Jones has had a hand in creating some of the most iconic music of all time, including… Read More

Feb 5, 2018, 4:37 PM

Alexa gives weather for Austin in Super Bowl ad — and a nation speculates about Amazon HQ2 clues

Ask Amazon’s Alexa which city in Texas is her favorite, and she replies, “Definitely Austin.” Ask the voice-integrated artificial intelligence… Read More

Feb 5, 2018, 10:23 AM

‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ trailer lacks a familiar voice, but looks like another sci-fi winner

Is it too late to send Harrison Ford back in time to play a young Han Solo? OK, fine. I… Read More

Feb 2, 2018, 9:45 AM

Video play-by-play of a Seattle vandal armed with a mop cleans up in the comedy department

Here’s some Friday internet advice for you: Skip the memo, and go with the mop. An apparently intoxicated gentleman armed… Read More

Jan 30, 2018, 11:57 AM

Amazon to use Super Bowl ad to show off its new take on a popular hero, ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V69XYIRjKww With an Alexa-focused Super Bowl commercial, Amazon is already turning to CEO Jeff Bezos for his version of heroics… Read More

Jan 29, 2018, 3:02 PM

Paul Allen’s Upstream Music Fest and Summit returning with The Flaming Lips as headliner

The Upstream Music Fest and Summit, created by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen last year as a way to showcase diverse… Read More

Jan 25, 2018, 10:19 AM

Bill Gates and Roger Federer will play tennis again to raise money for charity, this time in the Bay Area

It’s Bill Gates vs. Roger Federer, round two. The Microsoft co-founder and tennis legend are getting together on the court… Read More

Jan 24, 2018, 7:14 PM

‘Kill Bill’ Shatner? Video spoof touts Quentin Tarantino’s R-rated ‘Star Trek’

What would an R-rated “Star Trek” movie directed by Quentin Tarantino look like? We may find out someday soon: The… Read More

Jan 24, 2018, 2:05 PM

Meet Fred, an energetic 82-year-old in Seattle who is a positive force behind the wheel for Uber

Fred likes to talk to people. As an Uber driver, the 82-year-old Seattle native gets to do plenty of talking… Read More

Jan 23, 2018, 6:27 PM

Portland science-fiction great Ursula K. Le Guin mourned in the Northwest and beyond

Science fiction and fantasy writers around the Pacific Northwest and around the world are paying tribute to award-winning author Ursula… Read More

Jan 23, 2018, 9:03 AM

Amazon returning to Oscars with screenplay nod for ‘The Big Sick;’ Netflix also makes history

A year after taking home three Academy Awards in a first for any streaming service, Amazon Studios will return to… Read More

Jan 20, 2018, 11:48 PM

‘Saturday Night Live’ spoofs Amazon’s HQ2 search as contenders shoot themselves in the foot

Amazon’s HQ2 search made it all the way to “Saturday Night Live” tonight, with a skit that depicts Jeff Bezos… Read More

Jan 19, 2018, 1:35 PM

Seattle’s geekiest beer? Fremont Brewing crafting Dark Heron in time for Emerald City Comic Con

No doubt the cosplayers get thirsty in whatever get-up they’ve worked themselves into during Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle.… Read More

Jan 18, 2018, 4:11 PM

‘Stranger Things’ have happened: Netflix pitches fictional TV town as Amazon HQ2 possibility

Seattle grey is one thing. Amazon probably doesn’t want a giant, menacing, black, monster cloud thing hanging over its eventual… Read More

Jan 17, 2018, 11:30 AM

Prime photo opportunity: Amazon’s Ryan Barta focuses on aviation, outdoors and photography

Ryan Barta loves flying in the Pacific Northwest because of the mountain views and other natural beauty afforded by being… Read More

Jan 17, 2018, 10:54 AM

‘Stranger Things’ star says he’ll officiate a fan’s wedding ceremony — if she gets enough retweets

“Stranger Things” star David Harbour is continuing his social media love affair with fans. The actor, who plays Chief Hopper… Read More

Jan 14, 2018, 8:00 AM

Best fast food burger in Las Vegas? It’s the one that’s coming to Seattle’s South Lake Union

LAS VEGAS — Depending on your motivation, appetite, price point and more, Las Vegas is probably no different than any… Read More

Jan 12, 2018, 12:03 PM

Man vs. machine: Watch who wins as GeekWire takes on a ping-pong playing robot that never rests

LAS VEGAS — I’m always on the lookout for the next great ping-pong playing machine. I just didn’t think that… Read More

Jan 11, 2018, 9:38 AM

Through with the looking glasses? Hype fades for Snap Spectacles as Google draws the crowd at CES

LAS VEGAS — People love the next trendy thing. Until they don’t. Just off the Strip in Las Vegas, Snap… Read More

Jan 10, 2018, 11:57 AM

Want to attract a crowd at CES? It helps to have a cute little robot named Buddy

LAS VEGAS — It’s hard enough to navigate the showroom floor at CES without knocking into people or bumping products… Read More

Jan 10, 2018, 8:39 AM

Trump bump? Author of a very different ‘Fire and Fury’ sees uptick in Amazon sales

Fallout from Michael Wolff’s incendiary Donald Trump tell-all is still unfolding on the American political stage. The drama’s main character,… Read More

Jan 9, 2018, 3:15 PM

Can I escape from CES and get outside? No, but these TV images of nature helped for 2 minutes

LAS VEGAS — It was my first day on the show floor, inside the convention center at CES and all… Read More

Jan 9, 2018, 2:38 PM

Oh, hey look! These all white Google getups are the fashion hit of CES

LAS VEGAS — Google is everywhere this week during CES. And thus, Google workers are everywhere. And they’re pretty easy… Read More