Geek Life – Page 51 of 137

Feb 10, 2017, 2:27 PM

‘Game of Thrones’ star wanders Greenland to capture spectacular Google Street View images

Jaime Lannister may already know his way around Westeros, but what about an equally intriguing land? Greenland, for instance. Actor… Read More

Feb 10, 2017, 10:32 AM

It’s hard to #resist! ‘Saturday Night Live’ debuts on Snapchat with story about couple’s Trump troubles

“Saturday Night Live” has been riding a wave of success on television this season thanks to the material the show mined from… Read More

Feb 8, 2017, 3:23 PM

‘Swagged-out cameras for my eyes!’ Snapchat fans ditch work and school to snag Spectacles in Seattle

A high school junior called her mom from class to come pick her up. A college nursing student bolted out… Read More

Feb 8, 2017, 1:15 PM

This ‘tinkerer’ made an Amazon Dash button to send $5 to the ACLU each time Trump ticks him off

Re-stocking the pantry has certainly been made easier with the advent of Amazon Dash buttons. But now one guy, with more… Read More

Feb 8, 2017, 10:03 AM

Science! Stars! ‘Bill Nye Saves the World’ trailer reveals the formula for fun in new Netflix show

“Let’s do something fun!” Bill Nye says at the start of a trailer for his new series, “Bill Nye Saves… Read More

Feb 7, 2017, 12:07 PM

Make America love again: Website lets users turn president’s words into more tender messages

Love trumps hate. That’s the takeaway from a website called Trump With Love that allows users to type in more… Read More

Feb 7, 2017, 10:03 AM

Time for a listicle! Tech terms make appearance on list of 1,000 new Merriam-Webster words

Merriam-Webster, the world’s original listicle, just added 1,000 new words to the dictionary on Tuesday, including, you guessed it, listicle.… Read More

Feb 3, 2017, 10:16 AM

T-Mobile rolls out Justin Bieber ad and teases Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart for Super Bowl

T-Mobile has a thing for musical superstars in its commercials. The Bellevue, Wash.-based wireless carrier scored with one of the… Read More

Feb 1, 2017, 4:39 PM

Buzz Aldrin and Bill Nye the Science Guy turn into shiny objects for New York’s 2035 fashion show

To be a fashionable geek is usually a contradiction of terms, but Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin and Bill Nye… Read More

Feb 1, 2017, 12:10 PM

In their latest edition of terrifying robotic creatures, MIT researchers create invisible fish-hunting bot

Here’s a fish tale that really is about the one that got away — with video to prove it. A new… Read More

Feb 1, 2017, 11:02 AM

Is this part of Microsoft’s current winning streak? Naked jogger stopped by police on campus

There appears to be some confusion about the term “run program” at Microsoft. A man was stopped by police on the software… Read More

Jan 31, 2017, 1:18 PM

‘Bill Nye: Science Guy’ documentary film will premiere at SXSW — project set Kickstarter record

A documentary film exploring the life and work of Bill Nye, television’s famed Science Guy, will get its world premiere… Read More

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