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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

Jun 7, 2016, 11:19 AM

Here’s what the inventor of the web would do differently, if he could go back

Though typing it out is rarely required these days, “http://” is essential to the web’s DNA. But, like trolls, pop-up ads,… Read More

Jun 3, 2016, 1:16 PM

‘Mr. Robot’ Preview: Predictions for an unpredictable season 2

“Mr. Robot” season two is just around the corner, and I have to admit, this fanboy is getting antsy. The… Read More

Jun 2, 2016, 5:37 PM

Interview: ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ star Clark Gregg on how technology is transforming Hollywood

Agent Phil Coulson owes his life to Twitter. The beloved Marvel character, played by Clark Gregg, was killed off in… Read More

Jun 2, 2016, 5:07 PM

King County launches app that alerts bystanders when someone needs CPR

For most people, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is fatal. When the condition hits, each minute that passes without CPR reduces the chance… Read More

Jun 2, 2016, 11:47 AM

TV reporter geeks out — once he can get in — at Axon, Geekiest Office Space in Seattle

A sip of beer had KING-5’s Saint Bryan wishing he knew how to write code Wednesday evening as the Seattle… Read More

Jun 1, 2016, 12:48 PM

Dreamy new ads from Realtor.com put Elizabeth Banks on your deck and in your bathroom

The idea of a “dream” home is a little extra dreamy in a new ad campaign from Realtor.com, the online… Read More

May 31, 2016, 12:07 PM

Boldly go to zero gravity with Sulu: Weightless flight with ‘Star Trek’ star George Takei will cost you $6,500

It’s not deep space, but if you’re looking for an adventure that feels a bit like it, Zero Gravity Corporation is… Read More

May 27, 2016, 1:19 PM

New York tech firm pledges $10 million to make Trump-Sanders debate a reality

Update: Now Donald Trump has said in a statement that it’s not going to happen after all. The Hollywood Reporter… Read More

May 27, 2016, 11:07 AM

Block out some time: ‘The Art of the Brick’ Lego exhibit opens in Seattle this weekend

Pick the tiny Lego pieces out of your feet and hurry down to the Pacific Science Center to get a… Read More

May 26, 2016, 5:25 PM

Amazon’s ComiXology offers Netflix-style service to comics fans; Seattle’s Fantagraphics jumps on board

ComiXology, the digital comics service owned by Amazon, launched a subscription service this week that gives readers access to thousands of… Read More

May 26, 2016, 11:24 AM

The no-power lunch: Seattle food trucks used Square’s Offline Mode to make sales during outage

The power outage in downtown Seattle on Wednesday wasn’t going to keep office workers from eating, and thanks to one… Read More

May 25, 2016, 9:49 AM

Stephen Colbert’s words of wisdom: Get Amazon Prime and worry less about Starbucks cup names

Stephen Colbert took time during “The Late Show” this week to give mention to a couple little Seattle companies. In a mock… Read More

May 24, 2016, 10:46 PM

Viral video star visits Facebook, rides bikes with Chewbacca, laughs with ‘Star Wars’ director

Candace Payne’s Internet fame showed no signs of slowing Tuesday as the Texas mom paid a visit to Facebook headquarters, rode… Read More

May 24, 2016, 10:04 PM

Kid tested: Trampoline uses gaming technology to merge screen time with exercise

When I bark at my kids to get away from the Xbox or the iPad and get outside for some fresh… Read More

May 24, 2016, 11:47 AM

Mark Cuban calls Minecraft ‘intellectually engaging’ as his NBA team creates new game with Mineplex

The Dallas Mavericks might know what it means to set a pick, but now they want fans to place a… Read More

May 24, 2016, 10:52 AM

UberAIR promotion lets customers fly, fly away for holiday weekend on Nantucket

Memorial Day weekend travelers sitting in traffic, at least on the coast of Massachusetts, may catch a glimpse of Uber… Read More

May 23, 2016, 2:26 PM

Video: Futuristic Chinese bus glides over the top of cars in concept for mass transit

A video making the rounds on Facebook shows off a futuristic bus that looks like nothing you’ve ever seen on… Read More

May 23, 2016, 12:46 PM

Hush-hush startup Human unveils core functions of its flagship audio product

Listen closely: The secretive Seattle startup Human Inc. has offered a glimpse of what it has in store to disrupt audio technology… Read More