Geek Life – Page 52 of 136

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

Jan 4, 2017, 5:09 PM

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt: A.I. isn’t as smart as you think it is. Take Microsoft’s Clippy, for example

LAS VEGAS — As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes part of our daily lives, it’s easy to see the technology as… Read More

Jan 4, 2017, 4:23 PM

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s 3 problems with the Internet — and how to fix them

LAS VEGAS — Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is ready for the Internet to “grow up.” It needs to happen, he told… Read More

Jan 3, 2017, 8:46 PM

Hair coaches, anti-pollution scarves, smart canes: 7 ridiculous products from CES Unveiled

LAS VEGAS — TIL “smart” products can be pretty dumb. That was my main takeaway from CES Unveiled, a media… Read More

Jan 3, 2017, 8:15 PM

This underwater drone sports a fish luring light and baiting system to help hook the big one

LAS VEGAS — A revolutionary immersive fishing experience. That was the bait that got me — a novice fisherman whose… Read More

Jan 3, 2017, 3:03 PM

Don’t be left in the dark: History promotes Navy SEAL series ‘Six’ with night-vision demo at CES

LAS VEGAS — If you thought talking to your washing machine via Amazon’s Alexa was the most grueling example of… Read More

Jan 3, 2017, 1:51 PM

Girl, 6, ‘accidentally’ orders $170 dollhouse and 4 pounds of cookies using Amazon’s Alexa

A 6-year-old Dallas girl talking to her family’s new Echo Dot about cookies and a dollhouse ended up with the… Read More

Jan 3, 2017, 12:57 PM

Seattle author Lindy West leaves Twitter, calls it unusable for ‘anyone but trolls, robots and dictators’

Seattle author and feminist Lindy West, one of the more compelling and entertaining reasons to stick around on Twitter, has ditched… Read More

Jan 3, 2017, 10:54 AM

Oh, high North America: This is how much money you spent on legal marijuana in 2016

A new report on the state of the legal cannabis industry found that regulated marijuana sales in North America totaled $6.7… Read More

Jan 2, 2017, 2:42 PM

Mom and dad unplugged: How 10 days with my parents taught me to love the way they use tech

I’ve always regarded my dad as the ultimate handy man. A guy who can fix or build just about anything.… Read More

Jan 2, 2017, 10:37 AM

Chewbacca actor shares love for Carrie Fisher, tells Star Wars fans, ‘It’s OK to grieve’

Peter Mayhew, the actor best known as Chewbacca in the Star Wars film franchise, showed he has a heart big… Read More

Jan 1, 2017, 2:05 AM

Happy New Year from GeekWire — Fireworks from the Space Needle

GeekWire wishes everyone a happy and prosperous 2017! Here are some photos and a video of the New Years Eve… Read More

Dec 31, 2016, 2:13 PM

Funny video: Amazon Echo misunderstands young boy, accidentally talks about porn

Alexa has a naughty side. A new YouTube video on top of the site’s “trending” list features an adorable kid… Read More