Geek Life – Page 48 of 137

May 2, 2017, 3:46 PM

Would you give up Apple, Amazon, Google or Facebook first? GeekWire takes the Farhad Challenge

It was a tweet that stopped almost everyone at GeekWire and started a conversation in our Slack channel: “What’s the… Read More

May 2, 2017, 11:17 AM

Asleep on the job? Companies and schools put productivity concerns to rest with napping pods

Putting your head down on your desk and catching a few quick zzz’s might serve as a wakeup call to your employer… Read More

May 1, 2017, 1:36 PM

Bungee jump off the Space Needle in ExpediaLabs’ first virtual reality release

While he doesn’t wish for virtual reality to become a replacement for real travel, Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said in the… Read More

May 1, 2017, 12:45 PM

Longtime Microsoft vet throws party for medical workers who saved his life during heart scare

Jim Rodrigues had the scare of a lifetime last fall when he suffered a pulmonary embolism and went into cardiac… Read More

Apr 28, 2017, 11:44 AM

Those ’10 concerts’ lists on Facebook are fun and/or annoying — but are they a privacy threat?

Do I really need anyone to guess whether or not I saw Journey, Flock of Seagulls and Ratt in concert… Read More

Apr 27, 2017, 1:09 PM

World’s largest Starbucks will be a 4-level Reserve Roastery on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

This is what it looks like when a coffee giant thinks big. Starbucks announced this week that it will build another… Read More

Apr 27, 2017, 10:04 AM

First-of-its-kind stamp will use body heat to change images in celebration of Aug. 21 solar eclipse

When you press a stamp onto a letter this summer, be sure to take a second look after you release… Read More

Apr 26, 2017, 3:07 PM

Take a stand for a better view at work — just expense this suction-cup desk thing on Kickstarter

If you’ve been waiting for an office with a window or a standing desk, you’re going to want to sit… Read More

Apr 25, 2017, 3:03 PM

Just a little r&R to break up the work week: Rainier and Reuben’s team up to create historic beer

In its 138 years, Rainier Beer has established itself as an icon of the Pacific Northwest. Since 2012, Reuben’s Brews,… Read More

Apr 25, 2017, 9:56 AM

Hey, fancy pants, these $425 Nordstrom jeans with fake mud will make you look like a harder worker

Tech geeks who work behind a desk all day don’t exactly generate a mess worthy of having their occupation considered… Read More

Geoffrey Rush as Albert Einstein in "Genius"

Apr 24, 2017, 6:38 PM

Sex, spies and Einstein on TV: National Geographic’s ‘Genius’ spices up science

There have been plenty of TV documentaries about Albert Einstein, but almost none of them begin with a political assassination… Read More

Apr 24, 2017, 5:01 PM

Nearly 5 years later, this original Microsoft Surface RT is still useful, at least as a spare

It pays to have a spare tire. Even if it’s one of those “space saver” spare tires that you can… Read More

Apr 24, 2017, 3:53 PM

Chew on this: Portland Gum Wall may mimic gross Seattle landmark, and some say that idea blows

If the good folks of Portland want to keep that city weird, as the saying goes, they should stick to… Read More

Apr 24, 2017, 10:26 AM

Independent booksellers show they’re still going strong with planned Seattle Bookstore Day celebrations across the city

The hard times independent booksellers have fallen on over the last decade can probably be traced back to Seattle. This… Read More

Apr 24, 2017, 10:23 AM

New Zillow commercials tug at the heart strings by playing off emotion that goes into ‘Finding Home’

If you think looking for or attempting to buy a home is already an emotional experience, new ads from Zillow… Read More

Apr 24, 2017, 9:17 AM

Fast-moving Rover launches national ad campaign starring man’s best friend

Rover is growing up fast and learning some new tricks along the way. The Seattle startup is rolling out its… Read More

Apr 24, 2017, 12:16 AM

‘Watch your back, Jeff Bezos’: Amazon sparks laughs on HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’

HBO’s “Silicon Valley” comedy series presents a California-centric view of how tech is done (and undone), but Amazon CEO Jeff… Read More

Apr 23, 2017, 11:53 PM

Steve Ballmer’s sad face becomes a meme after Clippers lose playoff game to Jazz

There’s never a dull moment watching Steve Ballmer watch his basketball team. The former Microsoft CEO and Los Angeles Clippers owner… Read More

Apr 21, 2017, 2:16 PM

Upstream Music Fest + Summit releases app with key features for diving into inaugural Seattle event

Attendees of the upcoming Upstream Music Fest + Summit in Seattle can now prep for the big event with a… Read More

Apr 20, 2017, 9:33 AM

This Geeky, custom-built Lego lounge is an architect’s dream

Jeffrey Pelletier is a superhero of sorts. By day, he’s an architect designing custom homes at Seattle firm Board & Vellum. But… Read More

Apr 20, 2017, 5:30 AM

Smoke and jeers: T-Mobile’s 4/20 gimmick, rolling papers included, slams ‘half-baked’ Verizon

Being served with papers has never been this fun. T-Mobile, ratcheting up its ongoing desire to harsh the mellow of… Read More

Apr 17, 2017, 3:54 PM

Scientists use 3-D scans to ID duckbilled fish species 40 years after it was caught

After spending 40 years sitting in a museum jar, a toothy fish from the waters off Australia has been identified… Read More

Apr 15, 2017, 2:06 PM

6 lessons ‘Ghost in the Shell’ can teach you about cybersecurity

The original Ghost in the Shell (GitS) movie was practically compulsory material in the hacker subculture of the late 90s,… Read More

Apr 14, 2017, 10:53 AM

And so it begins: First trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ turns to the dark side

Did you feel a disturbance in the Force? As if millions of Star Wars fans suddenly cried out in delight? That… Read More

Apr 12, 2017, 4:24 PM

Video game arcades are back – this time, with virtual reality for the masses

Remember the days when arcades were the places where kids could play the coolest video games? No? Well, now you… Read More

Apr 12, 2017, 1:00 PM

Tech on the slopes: How RFID is changing the experience of skiing and snowboarding

WHISTLER, B.C. — For decades, ski resorts have been behind the technology curve. Sure, there were lots of cool developments… Read More

Apr 11, 2017, 1:47 PM

Hyperlapse video shows off UW’s campus in all its speeded-up, fly-through glory

What is hyperlapse? Like the bullet-time realm of “The Matrix,” hyperlapse videos provide an unorthodox perspective on time and space – and you… Read More

Apr 7, 2017, 10:55 AM

Travel site Kayak knows you’re planning a trip while at work — so they made this discreet search page

If you’re scrambling to get those TPS reports done before the weekend hits, but just can’t get your mind off… Read More

Apr 6, 2017, 10:35 AM

Video: Mark Hamill is a perfect Han Solo in new Bad Lip Reading of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

We’ve gotten used to Han Solo being a bit of a crank in the Star Wars films over the years.… Read More

Apr 6, 2017, 9:00 AM

Paul Allen’s Upstream Music Fest announces 300 musical acts in final lineup for upcoming event

The full lineup for Paul Allen’s inaugural Upstream Music Fest + Summit has been finalized, and more than 300 emerging… Read More