Geek Life – Page 54 of 137

Dec 19, 2016, 8:44 AM

Microsoft is cool enough again to be spoofed on SNL

Microsoft has made it (again). The Redmond software giant landed a skit on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” this week, spoofing… Read More

Dec 16, 2016, 7:18 PM

Review: ‘Rogue One’ is entertaining, but it’s time for Star Wars to explore new frontiers

Spoiler Alert! This review provides a Star Wars fan’s perspective on “Rogue One,” but wait to read it if you’re trying to stay… Read More

Dec 16, 2016, 3:46 PM

‘This is modern walking’: Mark Zuckerberg uses 360-video to capture his baby girl’s first steps

Growing up on Facebook, or as the daughter of the guy who created Facebook, is likely to lead to a unique and… Read More

Dec 16, 2016, 10:51 AM

The Force is strong with this one: Star Wars tribe packs theaters for ‘Rogue One’

“Rogue One” may not have a Roman numeral in its name, but Thursday night’s debut nevertheless brought out costumed Jedi knights… Read More

Dec 16, 2016, 10:49 AM

Reddit user gets Bill Gates as her Secret Santa, and she’s ‘blown away’ by the awesome gifts he sent

When it comes to Secret Santas, having yours be one of the richest people in the world and and also a… Read More

Dec 15, 2016, 4:32 PM

‘Rogue One’ and more: 10 big-screen tales of science fiction (and fact) to watch for

Mild spoiler alert! This review doesn’t reveal any major plot twists, but wait to read it if you don’t want… Read More

Dec 15, 2016, 2:32 PM

Golden tickets in Amazon Prime Now bags reward hundreds of customers with free stuff

They may not have won a trip to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, but hundreds of lucky Amazon Prime Now customers did… Read More

Dec 14, 2016, 2:14 PM

Queen Cersei calls for Donald Trump’s impeachment on (where else?) Twitter

A woman famous for burning her constituents, sleeping with her brother, and killing a little girl’s pet is calling for… Read More

Dec 12, 2016, 12:40 PM

Amazon biospheres make for a pretty picture as storm left giant snowballs in downtown Seattle

Too bad someone at Amazon didn’t think to get a lighted Christmas tree into the biospheres during last week’s snowstorm… Read More

Dec 12, 2016, 11:29 AM

Take that! Amazon Go high-tech grocery concept is stolen for new parody video ‘Anything Goes’

It was an idea that was too good not to steal. The new super-convenient convenience store concept Amazon Go is the… Read More

Dec 12, 2016, 10:19 AM

Watch: Kid shoveling snow on a hoverboard makes quick work of winter’s worst chore

I spent roughly 30,000 hours shoveling snow out my driveway as a kid growing up in extra-snowy Western New York,… Read More

Dec 10, 2016, 11:56 AM

Starbucks looks to capture Pokémon Go fans, turns stores into PokéStops and unveils raspberry-flavored Frappuccino

Hey, Pokémon fans, you’ve got a new place to try to track down Squirtles, Spearows or Slowpokes. Starbucks this week announced… Read More

Dec 9, 2016, 2:48 PM

NASA brings an out-of-this-world assortment of GIFs and images to GIPHY and Pinterest

In space, no one can hear you scream. But on Earth, they can hear you laugh, or say, “Whoa.” Which… Read More

Dec 9, 2016, 2:31 PM

Uber bans flirting, guns, and vomiting in new community guidelines

Uber has a message for its passengers: Get it together people. Today, the transportation network released new guidelines to police… Read More

Dec 9, 2016, 9:10 AM

Video: Watch the BuzzFeed guys lose it over Northwest salmon

It’s easy to take for granted the amazing perks you get if you’re willing to endure the dark, wet Seattle… Read More

Dec 8, 2016, 3:13 PM

Environmental group slams Starbucks over non-recyclable cups in this funny video

Another day, another Starbucks cup controversy. But this time, critics of the cup aren’t attacking Starbucks for its supposed liberal… Read More

Dec 8, 2016, 12:07 PM

Geek Fashionistas: Check out photos of our best-dressed GeekWire Gala guests

Who says high-tech can’t do high fashion? Attendees at last night’s sold-out GeekWire Gala brought their sartorial A-games. Our annual holiday… Read More

Dec 7, 2016, 11:42 AM

I wear my sunglasses at night … rocker uses Spectacles to capture stage view at Seattle concert

Remember when rock stars wore sunglasses to look cool? Or to hide the lingering side effects of being a rock… Read More

Dec 7, 2016, 10:07 AM

The stars align: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin treated in New Zealand hospital by Dr. David Bowie

Only an out-of-this-world coincidence could produce such earthly results. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who is in a New Zealand hospital after falling ill… Read More

Dec 5, 2016, 10:59 AM

Small Seattle-area team helps Oreo target fans directly with limited holiday cookies and tins

If you want to leave Santa a cookie with a little extra special holiday flare this season, Oreo is on… Read More

Dec 2, 2016, 11:35 AM

ThinkGeek opens new location at Seattle’s Northgate Mall and the geeks come out in force

Mall rats who love ThinkGeek now have a reason to step away from their computers and step out in Seattle… Read More

Dec 2, 2016, 10:28 AM

Dress like the stars in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ with these spot-on jackets from Columbia

Fans who were lucky enough to snag tickets for the premiere weekend of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” can… Read More

Dec 2, 2016, 8:49 AM

Inspired by a photo of a Christmas tree, a computer wrote this eerily charming holiday song

Neural Story Singing Christmas from Hang Chu on Vimeo. Is it a warning? Is it a sign of genuine intelligence?… Read More

Dec 1, 2016, 12:38 PM

That’s a lotta LaCroix: Zillow’s year in numbers = 280,000 cans of water fueling 200 app updates

It’s been a busy year at Zillow Group, the Seattle-based real estate media company. Judging by the number of new… Read More

Dec 1, 2016, 11:42 AM

Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka to host ping pong tournament to benefit charity for homeless

Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka, who is widely considered the best ping pong player in the team’s locker room, will… Read More

Nov 30, 2016, 4:04 PM

Amazon feels the Bern: In Seattle on book tour, Sanders addresses huge crowd at company’s HQ

It’s been three weeks since the presidential election and months since the primary, but many “Feel the Bern” bumper stickers… Read More

Nov 30, 2016, 10:49 AM

Ultimate geeks reunite: Watch Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro share tots in new Burger King ad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNSZIEG7gRg Film geeks who love film nerds couldn’t ask for a more delightful cast to celebrate than those who appeared… Read More

Nov 30, 2016, 10:12 AM

Santa’s North Pole home is on Zillow — check out the Zestimate and photos of ‘toy lover’s paradise’

Santa Claus will be visiting plenty of homes around the world when he makes his deliveries for the Christmas holiday,… Read More

Nov 30, 2016, 8:48 AM

Wahoo! A Nintendo world is coming to Universal Studios

If all you’ve dreamed about since plugging in your first N64 cartridge is attending an IRL Mario Party or smoking… Read More

Nov 29, 2016, 12:56 PM

Twitter feed and hashtag keep tabs on Hillary Clinton — hiking, shopping, smiling with fans

Twitter is increasingly becoming the best place to keep up with the two candidates who ran for president this year.… Read More