Geek Life – Page 50 of 137

Mar 8, 2017, 11:36 AM

Where and how do tech workers eat? Restaurateurs tell mag what Seattle growth means for fine dining

Free bananas and taco trucks may appear to be the primary food source for tech workers who take the time to… Read More

Mar 7, 2017, 10:12 AM

Inspired by Amazon? Mysterious ‘Relocated Joe’ action figure spotted at Seattle Goodwill

Relocated Joe … the hero Seattle deserves? In case you need further evidence that the tech industry is reshaping Seattle… Read More

Mar 6, 2017, 12:49 PM

Dick’s Drive-In lovers crash the Seattle burger joint’s website trying to cast votes for next location

Update: Dick’s announced on its Facebook page Tuesday morning that its website was back up and running, and that despite the… Read More

Mar 6, 2017, 11:22 AM

ThinkGeek opening another Washington state store with Tacoma Mall location coming this spring

ThinkGeek fans who prefer not to brave the traffic and head north to Seattle hit up one of their favorite… Read More

Mar 6, 2017, 11:05 AM

Netflix will reportedly launch a choose-your-own-adventure show later this year

Did your favorite character get killed off on “Orange is the New Black?” Did you hate the latest twist in… Read More

Mar 5, 2017, 7:40 PM

The spectacular characters and ridiculously awesome cosplay of Emerald City Comicon

The Washington State Convention center was jam-packed with geeks this weekend for the annual Emerald City Comicon. If you missed it, the… Read More

Mar 5, 2017, 11:04 AM

Video: All-female marching band Filthy FemCorps gets groovy with Wonder Woman tribute at MoPop

Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture was bubbling with geeky energy this weekend. On Saturday, the museum hosted an all-out party to… Read More

Mar 5, 2017, 9:47 AM

Rituals of Emerald City Comicon: How these cosplayers and comic fans make their traditions

As Emerald City Comicon beams into Seattle again this weekend, I recognized that I was following some rituals that developed… Read More

Mar 4, 2017, 7:19 AM

Superhero on the Street: I dressed up as Captain GeekWire and grilled the cosplayers at Comicon

With a nod to Captain America and some last-minute do-it-yourself additions to the iconic superhero’s costume, Captain GeekWire hit the… Read More

Mar 2, 2017, 4:05 PM

A Seattle software engineer is crowdfunding a full-scale, 3D-printed replica of Dracula’s castle

“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be.… Read More

Mar 2, 2017, 9:00 AM

Tech vet revs up The Shop, a club for car lovers with a new Ethan Stowell restaurant under the hood

Matt Bell is a car guy and a startup guy, and now he’s combining those two passions to create a… Read More

Mar 1, 2017, 1:59 PM

Photos: Luke Skywalker’s severed hand and more cool artifacts in MoPOP’s Sci-Fi Hall of Fame exhibit

Items that were worn, handled, scribbled in and typed on during the creation of some of the most iconic science fiction… Read More

Feb 28, 2017, 12:12 PM

From ‘Hidden Figures’ to minifigures: Lego toys immortalize the women of NASA

It’s all systems go for a new set of Lego minifigures celebrating women researchers at NASA, including the central figure… Read More

Feb 28, 2017, 8:37 AM

‘Frasier’ actor Kelsey Grammer narrates audiobook ‘Rise and Shine’ for Audible

Kelsey Grammer is joining the ranks of celebrities such as Sean Penn, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg who have narrated… Read More

Feb 27, 2017, 8:06 AM

Watch drone footage of Apple’s nearly-complete ‘spaceship’ campus before the grand opening in April

Apple’s massive new campus, which Steve Jobs once joked is “a little like a spaceship” is almost ready to take… Read More

Feb 25, 2017, 10:21 AM

A Post-Diesel Journal: How the VW emissions software scandal sent one family down a new road

After nearly two decades with two cars, it starts with a forced shift to being a one-car family. Then it… Read More

Feb 25, 2017, 9:50 AM

‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert dons Boeing’s spacesuit for Starliner stardom

Let history record that America’s first late-night astronaut is … Stephen Colbert? In a pre-recorded bit that was broadcast Friday night… Read More

Feb 23, 2017, 10:00 AM

Paul Allen’s Upstream Music Fest announces initial lineup of artists with more than 100 acts

Paul Allen’s love of live music will be showcased by a wide-ranging group of artists when the Microsoft co-founder’s inaugural… Read More

Feb 22, 2017, 4:04 PM

Here’s what you can order from Caviar’s ‘secret’ food delivery menu in Seattle

Are you a fan of Starbucks’ unlisted drinks? What about Jamba Juice’s secret smoothies? If you’re a person who likes ordering… Read More

Feb 22, 2017, 8:25 AM

Why Amazon is giving all customers a puzzling $8.62 discount today

Sometimes, even history’s most successful e-commerce company needs to take a moment to pat itself on the back. Amazon is… Read More

Feb 21, 2017, 10:20 AM

First photo: Cast and crew of Han Solo Star Wars movie take controls of the Millennium Falcon

There’s a new (but familiar) crew at the controls of the Millennium Falcon. As cameras began rolling this week for… Read More

Feb 17, 2017, 8:55 AM

Google wants you to ditch your friends and play duets with a computer instead

Who needs a partner when you have artificial intelligence? Next time you have a hankering to play “Heart and Soul,”… Read More

Feb 15, 2017, 10:07 AM

Forget Officer Friendly, Seattle’s Officer Selfie steps in to help woman get her purse back

It’s one thing to call the police. It’s quite another to have them call you — and then send a… Read More

Feb 14, 2017, 3:03 PM

Amazon grabs new Bryan Cranston series based on works of ‘The Man in the High Castle’ author

Amazon’s hit show “The Man in the High Castle” broke records as the most-watched original production on Prime Video, and, now, the… Read More

Feb 14, 2017, 1:46 PM

Lovers package! Four couples find love at Amazon fulfillment center — and Jeff Bezos is smitten

One can only imagine how many boxes filled with Valentine’s Day gifts have passed by the couples featured in this… Read More

Feb 14, 2017, 11:43 AM

Developers make ‘escalator pitch’ to celebrity panel in Apple’s very familiar looking ‘Planet of the Apps’

App developers hoping to earn millions of dollars in venture capital investment are going to have to impress Gwyneth Paltrow first. The actress… Read More

Feb 13, 2017, 2:33 PM

Vintage Kurt Cobain guitar being offered on eBay; Portland charity to receive a portion of the sale

Nirvana fans feeling particularly nostalgic about the upcoming 50th birthday of the band’s late frontman Kurt Cobain can try to… Read More

Feb 13, 2017, 11:44 AM

YouTube to launch new children-centric original TV shows this spring, bring Kids app to smart TVs

Last February, YouTube launched its first original content with more than two dozen movies and TV shows. The plan was… Read More

Feb 13, 2017, 11:20 AM

Apple teases ‘Carpool Karaoke’ series and the song show remains the same with singing stars

“The Late Late Show” host James Corden has created a viral hit with his “Carpool Karaoke” bit, and it looks… Read More

Feb 13, 2017, 10:20 AM

Valentine’s Day Google Doodle game calls attention to cute — and endangered — animal

It’s not all hearts and candy when it comes to Valentine’s Day this year on the Google landing page. Sure,… Read More