Geek Life – Page 51 of 136

Jan 30, 2017, 10:31 AM

Another Star Wars spinoff starts filming and director drops the perfect tweet: ‘Han First Shot’

Even Greedo could offer a sly grin and a head nod at this one. Playing off the famous “Han shot… Read More

Jan 28, 2017, 11:30 AM

Why did the chicken cross the sea? To be this French sailor’s new best friend — and an online hit

Guirec Soudée became so close to his sailing companion, Monique, that he was prepared to go to jail for her.… Read More

Jan 27, 2017, 1:18 PM

Photos: Amazonians storm the ‘Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne — with dogs, bananas and dragons, too

Move over King’s Landing, the real seat of power when it comes to “Game of Thrones” this week was in… Read More

Jan 27, 2017, 12:36 PM

Tostitos bag tells you when you’ve had too much to drink and calls an Uber in Super Bowl campaign

What goes better with a few beers than a bag of chips? Apparently, a bag that can call an Uber… Read More

Jan 26, 2017, 3:10 PM

Bot or not? We may never know as robot checks CAPTCHA box and does a ‘mic’ drop

Don’t underestimate robots, or their ability to get around the ridiculous CAPTCHA services that are designed to keep internet scammers… Read More

Jan 26, 2017, 9:40 AM

Are video games better than sex for relieving stress? Study says yes, for some men

People are stressed. Unwinding, however, can be as easy as turning on your Xbox. In fact, gaming has become so… Read More

Jan 25, 2017, 4:36 PM

George Orwell’s dystopian ‘1984’ tops Amazon’s best-seller list in first week of Trump presidency

George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984” topped Amazon’s best-seller list this week in wake of Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway’s “alternative facts” comment.… Read More

Jan 25, 2017, 4:07 PM

What did Trump say now? Oh, it’s just a great new Bad Lip Reading video from Inauguration Day

In a week that could use a dose of comedy relief, the folks at Bad Lip Reading nailed the timing on… Read More

Jan 25, 2017, 3:21 PM

‘O.K. campers, rise and shine!’ Alexa channels ‘Groundhog Day’ with new commands for holiday

When Bill Murray wakes up in the 1993 comedy classic “Groundhog Day,” the only thing on his bedside table is… Read More

Jan 24, 2017, 3:14 PM

‘Girls are awesome and girls can do anything’: Short film highlights success of balloon-launching sisters

Rebecca and Kimberly Yeung have had their share of out-of-this-world experiences thanks to their interest in science and their success… Read More

Jan 24, 2017, 11:37 AM

Look out, it’s Gov. Jay Inslee behind the wheel of a semi-autonomous electric car

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Genny Carter made Gov. Jay inslee check his wallet. Yep. He was carrying his driver’s license. Cleared… Read More

Jan 24, 2017, 10:00 AM

Macklemore, Quincy Jones among keynote speakers for Paul Allen’s Upstream Music Fest

The Upstream Music Fest and Summit has announced the three keynote speakers and four themes that will anchor the conference portion… Read More

Jan 24, 2017, 9:31 AM

Electro-pop star Halsey donating $100,000 to Planned Parenthood — $1 for every retweet

Ashley Frangipane, who sings moody electro-pop under the stage name Halsey, plans to donate $100,000 to Planned Parenthood thanks to… Read More

Jan 23, 2017, 3:55 PM

Want to fall in love with Seattle all over again? Watch these 5 short films

Between the breathtaking natural landscape, the fresh seafood, and the vibrant music scene, there’s a lot to love about Seattle.… Read More

Jan 23, 2017, 1:50 PM

Oh, what a treat: Ice cream maker Dippin’ Dots responds to Trump spokesman’s odd Twitter rants

The viral Twitter feud involving a member of President Trump’s White House and an ice cream company resurfaced Monday when… Read More

Jan 23, 2017, 11:23 AM

Watch Aziz Ansari take the weirdest Uber ever on SNL

The awkward Uber trip has become so universally relatable, it’s joining the Saturday Night Live canon, along with the uncomfortable… Read More

Jan 23, 2017, 10:01 AM

Star Wars Episode VIII has official title — and leaves fans wondering what next one could be called

Episode VIII of the main Star Wars film saga has an official title, Disney revealed on Monday: “Star Wars: The… Read More

Jan 20, 2017, 11:08 AM

‘Give it back to you. The people.’ Trump speech line echoes villain Bane in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

President Trump didn’t just go dark in his inaugural address on Friday, he went Dark Knight. In a speech that… Read More

Jan 18, 2017, 3:06 PM

What is Donald Trump doodling in that inauguration prep photo? The internet knows, of course

Man, this guy continues to underestimate the cyber. In his latest attempt to use Twitter to control his message, or… Read More

Jan 18, 2017, 2:37 PM

Patrick Stewart is the voice of poo in ‘The Emoji Movie’?! Sadly, someone decided to make it so

Of all the crappy roles in Hollywood. Patrick Stewart, celebrated British thespian and one-time captain of the starship Enterprise, is taking… Read More

Jan 18, 2017, 1:25 PM

Entrepreneurs and investors will love this game about pitching ‘objectively bad startup ideas’

Attention, nerds: This is the party game for you. “Pitch Deck” is kind of like “Cards Against Humanity” for the… Read More

Jan 18, 2017, 10:27 AM

Netflix bags Jerry Seinfeld and Amazon lands … the Grateful Dead

The latest projects from Hollywood icons Martin Scorsese and Jerry Seinfeld will find homes on Amazon Video and Netflix. Today,… Read More

Jan 17, 2017, 7:14 PM

Moth with wild hairdo named after Donald Trump

Donald Trump isn’t even sworn in as president yet, but he already has a species named after him: a micro-moth… Read More

Jan 17, 2017, 10:58 AM

MoPOP’s Sci-Fi Hall of Fame inducting ‘X-Files,’ ‘Blade Runner,’ Leonard Nimoy and more

Some of the masters and masterpieces of science fiction are being honored with induction into the Science Fiction and Fantasy… Read More

Jan 16, 2017, 12:19 PM

Is today the most depressing day of the year? Not if you watch ‘Life Accordion to Trump’

I clicked on a link today that said the third Monday in January — sometimes referred to as “Blue Monday” —… Read More

Jan 14, 2017, 6:00 AM

Life-size LEGO Batmobile uses 344,000 bricks — and needs one superhero behind the wheel

When it comes to concept cars, they don’t get much more super than this. A life-size LEGO Batmobile was unveiled… Read More

Jan 13, 2017, 5:51 PM

Reality check: Lucasfilm won’t put virtual Carrie Fisher in future Star Wars films

Spoiler Alert: This item avoids discussing major plot twists in any of the Star Wars movies, but wait to read it… Read More

Jan 13, 2017, 11:00 AM

Greenpeace parody slams Netflix over dirty energy use with a little help from ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘House of Cards,’ other originals

In an appeal to binge-watchers everywhere, Greenpeace is using favorite Netflix characters to call out the streaming giant for its dependence… Read More

Jan 13, 2017, 8:56 AM

Take a 360-degree tour of the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama

In exactly one week, the Obamas will vacate the White House. As a farewell, the president and first lady teamed… Read More

Jan 12, 2017, 12:26 PM

Portland makes the best viral snow videos: Watch zoo animals play after this week’s storm

Something about big snowstorms in Portland brings out the best in viral video makers. It must be the rare nature… Read More