Geek Life – Page 52 of 137

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

Jan 12, 2017, 10:47 AM

Report says Apple wants to make original TV shows and movies to add to its streaming music service

Apple TV is a piece of hardware, but it could become a new mindset for the tech giant. Looking to… Read More

Jan 11, 2017, 3:24 PM

Seahawks fans can have a hand in raising 12 flag thanks to augmented experience via team’s app

Only a privileged few get to raise the official 12 flag at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field and hear the roaring crowd… Read More

Jan 11, 2017, 1:45 PM

This video of monkeys mourning their adopted robot baby will hit you right in the feels

We could all use a good cry right about now. If you’re feeling jaded and cynical from recent news, watch… Read More

Jan 11, 2017, 12:05 PM

Amazon falls behind Disney, but beats Netflix, in study ranking millennials’ intimacy with brands

Millennials seem to have an emotional attachment to the smiling cardboard boxes which bring them stuff, at least according to… Read More

Jan 10, 2017, 3:48 PM

Star Wars creator George Lucas to build $1 billion Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles

After narrowing the search to two California cities, Star Wars creator George Lucas has chosen Los Angeles over San Francisco… Read More

Jan 10, 2017, 12:14 PM

Creepy new T-Mobile commercials make me say ‘gross’ every time they air on TV

T-Mobile never really shies from going to the edge when it comes to promoting its wireless service. But perhaps the… Read More

Jan 10, 2017, 11:11 AM

Which cities are hashtagged most on Instagram? New report ranks top 30 — sorry, Seattle

The world’s biggest and most tourist friendly cities are also tops in hashtagged mentions on Instagram according to a new… Read More

Jan 10, 2017, 10:37 AM

Hashtag, emojis and more among new token options as Monopoly asks fans to pick favorites

OK, you can lose the thimble, or the boot. But not the top hat! Or the Scottie dog! Fans of… Read More

Jan 10, 2017, 10:29 AM

Best of Prime: Amazon’s most-streamed original content, music, and more from 2016

Amazon is constantly adding new features to entice customers to sign up for its $99 a year Prime membership. The… Read More

Jan 9, 2017, 9:38 AM

Amazon gives out 5,000 bananas a day in Seattle

It’s been more than a year since Amazon opened its “Community Banana Stand” in Seattle and the program appears to… Read More

Jan 8, 2017, 10:30 PM

Amazon and Jeff Bezos get the spotlight (and a punch line) at the Golden Globes

Amazon’s billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos, is becoming a regular at Hollywood award ceremonies like tonight’s Golden Globes, and now he’s… Read More

Jan 7, 2017, 2:47 PM

The ‘Device Like No Other’ American Greetings showed off at CES was, you guessed it, a card

When we found out greeting card titan American Greetings was exhibiting at CES we thought it was an odd match.… Read More

High-altitude balloon tribute to Stephen Hawking

Jan 7, 2017, 10:56 AM

Happy 75th birthday, Stephen Hawking! Here’s a stratospheric balloon tribute

Famed British physicist Stephen Hawking has long wanted to go into space, so what better way to celebrate his 75th… Read More

Jan 6, 2017, 12:48 PM

USPS at CES? Why the national mail carrier is at the world’s biggest tech expo

LAS VEGAS — One of these things is not like the other. Nestled among drones, audio equipment, and robots on the… Read More

Jan 6, 2017, 10:57 AM

LEGO gives playtime a Boost with robotics kit that will let kids bring their toys to life

Because little geeks are the future big geeks who will make more cool stuff for all of us, it’s nice… Read More

Jan 5, 2017, 4:00 PM

Spotted at CES: Amazon’s funky Treasure Truck makes trek from Seattle to bring deals to Vegas

LAS VEGAS — It’s a long way from home. Amazon’s quirky Treasure Truck, which has delighted shoppers in the Seattle… Read More

Jan 5, 2017, 3:55 PM

Geeks gawk as models rock the fashion runway with Gibson guitars and headphones at CES

LAS VEGAS — This has to beat staring at another drone or smart refrigerator. In a large, white tent in… Read More

Jan 5, 2017, 9:45 AM

Live blog: CES show floor up and running! GeekWire takes in the weird and wonderful

Massive crowds are gathering at the Las Vegas Convention Center to spot celebrities, connect with key members of the electronics… Read More