Geek Life – Page 77 of 137

Nov 30, 2015, 9:41 AM

It’s Millennium Falcon vs. Starship Enterprise: See which one StarTalk’s Neil deGrasse Tyson picks

This is probably as geeky as a “would-you-rather”-type game gets — would you rather pick the Millennium Falcon from Star… Read More

Nov 30, 2015, 9:20 AM

U.S. posts $4.5 billion in online sales from Thanksgiving and Black Friday, a third on mobile

Shopping until you drop may very well become a thing of the past. Two of the year’s biggest shopping days,… Read More

Nov 30, 2015, 12:13 AM

Here’s what Cards Against Humanity did with the $71K customers paid for nothing in return

The folks over at Cards Against Humanity did something rather novel this past Black Friday, asking customers to pay $5… Read More

Nov 28, 2015, 3:57 PM

Tech toy guide: 5 fun gifts for the geek in your life

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, give a little thought to what’ll tickle the science geek on your gift list.… Read More

Nov 27, 2015, 2:00 PM

How to be a tech security Jedi: 5 lessons from the original ‘Star Wars’ movies

A short time ago, in a city not far from Seattle, I began frantically encouraging (forcing) my pre-teen daughter to… Read More

Nov 27, 2015, 10:39 AM

Give Cards Against Humanity $5, get nothing in return

This might be the best Black Friday deal of the day — Cards Against Humanity is taking $5 right now… Read More

Nov 27, 2015, 10:12 AM

Boy who gives $20 to vandalized mosque gets an awesome surprise

In case you missed this one, it will melt your heart. As ABC News 7 in San Francisco reports here, a… Read More

Nov 27, 2015, 9:47 AM

Tired of ‘Star Wars’ spoilers? Install this blocker on Chrome

If the daily tide of news about Star Wars: The Force Awakens has turned your computer into a minefield of spoilers, you… Read More

Nov 27, 2015, 9:31 AM

New study shows that dogs reduce anxiety in kids

Are you considering adopting a dog for the holidays? Maybe this study will convince you. While the effects of dogs… Read More

Nov 27, 2015, 8:46 AM

Bill Gates to reportedly unveil ‘biggest’ clean energy fund ever at Paris climate talks

Reports on the upcoming Paris climate talks are stating that Bill Gates’ next big project will be focusing on clean… Read More

Nov 25, 2015, 11:40 AM

Watch Einstein’s Theory of Relativity explained in a superfun 3-minute cartoon

Today is the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, and what better way to celebrate that iconic moment… Read More

Nov 25, 2015, 10:59 AM

Are you man enough to drink wine in a can?

Wine. Not usually the go-to drink for men — or anyone really — hanging out at sporting events, dive bars… Read More

Nov 25, 2015, 10:09 AM

The trailer for Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ is out, and it’s looking pretty amazing

And you thought sitting down with your family tomorrow was setting the stage for some epic internal battles. Marvel dropped… Read More

Nov 25, 2015, 8:37 AM

Amazon pulls its ‘Man in the High Castle’ ads off NYC subways

Amazon Studios had plastered New York City subway seats with signage to promote its new drama The Man in the… Read More

Nov 24, 2015, 11:54 AM

Coolest Cooler update: Shutting down sales via Coolest to focus on Kickstarter backers

Coolest Coolers will be shutting down direct sales through its site to focus on finishing delivery of coolers to Kickstarter… Read More

Nov 24, 2015, 9:30 AM

Marc Andreessen takes aim at Trump on Twitter

One of Silicon Valley’s most prominent voices — Marc Andreessen — has taken to Twitter to express his disdain for… Read More

Nov 24, 2015, 8:55 AM

Microsoft backing forest project near Mount Rainier to help offset carbon emissions

About 520 acres of forest near Mount Rainier will be the first in Washington state to meet California carbon standards,… Read More

Nov 23, 2015, 11:31 AM

In the near future, your furniture could recycle heat to charge your phone

Amazon’s new campus will recycle heat from servers and repurpose it to warm its new buildings, but smaller developments of… Read More

Nov 23, 2015, 10:30 AM

‘Game of Thrones’ drops new poster for Season 6, fans geek out over Jon Snow’s future

Is he or isn’t he? That’s the BIG question left from last season’s Game of Thrones. In the new poster… Read More

Nov 23, 2015, 9:49 AM

This Indiegogo campaign for a solar oven wants to put out cooking fires worldwide

Stateside we’re looking over holiday menus and planning our feasts to be prepared in modern kitchens with ovens, but in… Read More

Nov 23, 2015, 9:09 AM

Let C-3PO guide your ride with Waze’s latest ‘Star Wars’ updates

Tap into the Force on your drive. Waze is celebrating Star Wars: The Force Awakens with C-3PO as your guide. Other… Read More

Nov 23, 2015, 8:27 AM

Check out the epic ‘Star Wars’ collection that took this Amazon exec decades to build

If you were wondering where some of the world’s most incredible Star Wars collections are, wonder no more — one… Read More

Nov 20, 2015, 4:31 PM

Want a better chance at a relationship? Try a dating app founded by women

If you’re having a hard time meeting someone of substance through the more popular online routes, perhaps it might be… Read More

Nov 20, 2015, 2:09 PM

Welcome to ‘Sea Wars,’ the incredible Navy-inspired knockoff of ‘Star Wars’

My, my, what a little access to some big toys can do. In one of the latest Star Wars: The… Read More

Nov 20, 2015, 1:28 PM

New York Times’ latest VR video focuses on Paris vigils after the attacks

The latest New York Times video developed for its virtual reality app is focused on Paris vigils since last week’s terrorist attacks. In… Read More

Nov 20, 2015, 10:49 AM

‘Shark Tank’ vendors to take over Zulily this weekend

Zulily has featured products backed by Shark Tank‘s Mark Cuban, but this weekend marks a new first for the online retailer.… Read More

Nov 20, 2015, 9:36 AM

This group made a scene-for-scene remake of the ‘Star Wars’ trailer with cardboard and duct tape

Putting new spins on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie trailer has been an incredible pastime this year for many.… Read More

Nov 20, 2015, 9:22 AM

Redfin research shows Seattle second most ‘economically integrated’ city in U.S.

Walk around many Seattle neighborhoods these days and it may not feel economically diverse, but a new research report from… Read More

Nov 20, 2015, 8:48 AM

SpaceX’s Elon Musk gets in the Thanksgiving spirit on ‘The Big Bang Theory’

You wouldn’t think Elon Musk was a warm and fuzzy guy, based on this year’s biography of the hard-driving CEO… Read More

Nov 19, 2015, 4:09 PM

Adele won’t be streaming her new album anytime soon

Adele just dealt a blow to streaming services, including Apple Music, Spotify and Rhapsody — she won’t be giving access to anyone… Read More