Geek Life – Page 63 of 136

Jun 28, 2016, 12:53 PM

Seattle theater establishes tech think tank to understand geek culture, evolve art for new generation

You’re not alone if you’re expending any energy trying to understand what makes Seattle’s growing tech community click. ACT Theatre… Read More

Jun 24, 2016, 1:50 PM

Scientists force computer to binge on TV shows and predict what humans will do

Researchers have taught a computer to do a better-than-expected job of predicting what characters on TV shows will do, just… Read More

Jun 24, 2016, 11:30 AM

GeekWire Trivia: Win tickets to ‘Lord of the Rings’ at the Seattle Symphony

Our GeekWire Trivia Challenge is back as part of this week’s GeekWire radio show and podcast, featuring a chance to win a… Read More

Jun 24, 2016, 9:48 AM

Stop! Hammer time? Trulia turns to hip-hop icon to help stressed home buyers relax

Screwdriver. Pliers. Power drill. Get real. Homeowners know that the one tool you can’t live without is a hammer — MC… Read More

Jun 22, 2016, 12:37 PM

Seattle’s growing pains inspire ‘Amazocalypse’ kids’ book, with a cardboard monster and a dog named Prime

Jeff Reifman has written a lot in recent years about Amazon, offering his opinion on what the company has done to Seattle… Read More

Jun 22, 2016, 9:37 AM

Retiring Seattle city archivist reflects on history, growth, digital age — and the subway that wasn’t

Scott Cline has a unique perspective on Seattle and the massive changes taking place in the city. As the city archivist with… Read More

Jun 22, 2016, 8:36 AM

Study: Tech-savvy millennials are more likely to unplug on vacation

Millennials are often called the digital generation, but perhaps a lifetime online has taught them the importance of unplugging from… Read More

Jun 21, 2016, 11:31 AM

A little off a latte? Lawsuit alleges Starbucks purposely shorts its drinks

Coffee drinkers who love their Starbucks to the last drop should pay close attention to a lawsuit brought against the Seattle-based… Read More

Jun 20, 2016, 5:00 PM

‘Person of Interest’ comes to an end, but the technology central to the story will keep evolving

It’s strange to think that “Person of Interest” began as something its creator Jonathan “Jonah” Nolan described as a “Twilight… Read More

Jun 20, 2016, 9:29 AM

HBO’s biggest battle realized as streaming sites crash during huge ‘Game of Thrones’ episode

Sunday night’s episode of “Game of Thrones” was the biggest of the season and one of the best of the series. But fans… Read More

Jun 19, 2016, 7:13 AM

The science of ‘Finding Dory’: University of Washington professor helps bring movie to life

The new “Finding Dory” movie takes place deep in the ocean, but it was a University of Washington professor who helped Pixar… Read More

Jun 17, 2016, 2:19 PM

Please read about the grandma whose Google search went viral. Thank you.

The internet is so taken aback by good manners that a tweet about a British grandma who used “please” and… Read More

Jun 17, 2016, 1:10 PM

The bastard battle you don’t want to miss: Epic ‘Game of Thrones’ episode airs Sunday

“Game of Thrones” geeks are going to finally get the epic battle they’ve been waiting for this Sunday, as Jon… Read More

Jun 17, 2016, 11:55 AM

Chewbacca Mom’s Facebook fame continues as she visits Hasbro, makers of the mask

Since donning a Chewbacca mask and laughing way, way past her 15 minutes of fame, Texas mom Candace Payne has… Read More

Jun 16, 2016, 4:00 PM

What’s next in space is beautifully animated in ‘Space Next,’ showing at The Museum of Flight

The line between “can we really do that?” and pure science fiction seems to blur more every day, especially when… Read More

Jun 16, 2016, 3:14 PM

Map reveals what states care about most when it comes to streaming

When it comes to what Americans are watching via streaming in 2016, the Mother of Dragons easily eclipses the mother… Read More

Jun 16, 2016, 2:17 PM

Out of ‘Office’: Netflix grabs rights to Ricky Gervais spinoff movie ‘Life on the Road’

Ricky Gervais ushered in a new era of uncomfortable television comedy with the original British version of “The Office.” The… Read More

Jun 16, 2016, 11:06 AM

Video: Watch C-3PO and R2-D2 enter your living room as Star Wars meets Magic Leap

Whatever Magic Leap is up to when it comes to augmented reality (other than building an office in Seattle), the… Read More

Jun 15, 2016, 1:44 PM

Rock band Boston turns to Seattle to get 3D animation for its 40th anniversary tour

The classic rock band Boston turned to Seattle when it needed a company to create stunning visuals for its 40th… Read More

Jun 15, 2016, 9:01 AM

Seahawks punter Jon Ryan quits social media after getting upset over Orlando comments

Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan, a fan favorite for his candid presence on social media, deleted his Twitter and Instagram… Read More

Jun 15, 2016, 3:02 AM

Whole Foods or Hardee’s? Placed names top 10 businesses for Clinton, Trump supporters

It may seem like a no-brainer that supporters of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump don’t have a whole lot in common.… Read More

Jun 14, 2016, 3:37 PM

Sling adds new channels, Apple TV compatibility in boon for cord cutters

Live streams of television, and most importantly live streams of sports, always seemed like a bit of a pipe dream… Read More

Jun 14, 2016, 2:44 PM

NBC becomes first broadcast network to launch a ‘skill’ on Amazon’s Alexa

The list of “skills” that Alexa, Amazon’s voice-enabled virtual assistant, is capable of performing keeps on growing, and now NBC… Read More

Jun 14, 2016, 10:25 AM

Think your tweets are the best tweets? Twitter now lets you retweet yourself

Depending on how clever you think you currently are or have been in years past on Twitter, you’ll appreciate knowing… Read More

Jun 12, 2016, 7:23 AM

How Rainier created its first new beer in 20 years, using clues from 1930s

Rainier Brewing Co. decided to get crafty with its first new beer release in nearly 20 years, and to do… Read More

Jun 10, 2016, 6:12 AM

‘Heroes’ star and ‘Lion King’ music producer invest in Limitless virtual reality character startup

Limitless, a virtual reality startup created by a former Pixar and Bungie character designer, has closed its first round of… Read More

Jun 9, 2016, 3:39 PM

Hillary Clinton tweets ‘Delete your account’ at Donald Trump — the internet gets it, and runs with it

Donald Trump’s Twitter game may be a source of great engagement or amusement to many, but for Hillary Clinton, a three-word tweet… Read More

Jun 9, 2016, 1:59 PM

Apple’s newest ‘Shot on iPhone’ ad showcases ‘the beautiful game’ with beautiful images

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThqAl8EfNGI Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” ad campaign relies on imagery created by users to convey the simplest message possible: it’s pretty… Read More

Jun 8, 2016, 2:41 PM

Mark Zuckerberg to host Q&A on Facebook Live — check out some of the early questions

Fresh from hearing what Glenn Beck, Chewbacca Mom and astronauts think about Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg is going to broaden… Read More

Jun 8, 2016, 9:00 AM

What Bill Gates would do if he were living on $2 a day

Bill Gates, chicken farmer? The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist says in a blog post that investing in poultry would his first move… Read More