Geek Life – Page 78 of 137

Nov 19, 2015, 2:44 PM

‘Star Wars’ breaks record with advance ticket sales, on track to be highest-grossing film ever

It’s probably not too surprising that Star Wars: The Force Awakens has already set a new record for advance ticket… Read More

Nov 19, 2015, 2:30 PM

Classmates turns 20: How the social network missed an opportunity to be Facebook

The 20-year mark for most class reunions is usually a biggie for most people — and this year, the site… Read More

Nov 19, 2015, 11:37 AM

Amazon’s second trailer for ‘Transparent’ shows that season 2 will likely be a ‘wild’ ride

Executive producer Jill Soloway has already said that the “bubble wrap is off” for the second season of Amazon’s award-winning… Read More

Nov 19, 2015, 11:14 AM

Facebook introduces new tools to make it easier to digitally detox from your ex

Breaking up is hard to do. But what’s even harder? Seeing your ex on social media. Finally, Facebook is introducing… Read More

Nov 19, 2015, 10:43 AM

Redfin rolls out a new look for its ‘for sale’ signs

It’s not even the New Year, and already Redfin is rolling out a brand-new look. The Seattle real estate company… Read More

Nov 19, 2015, 10:00 AM

New site wants to be the AMA forum for professionals seeking career advice

Reddit AMAs with bigwigs and celebrities can certainly be entertaining, but what if there was a site that hosted AMAs… Read More

Nov 19, 2015, 6:59 AM

Coolest Cooler update: Bad motors, more delays and selling on Amazon to ‘keep the lights on’

Many readers have written in with concerns over the latest Coolest Cooler updates, which were posted last week to the… Read More

Nov 18, 2015, 4:13 PM

Martha Stewart ditches eBay for Amazon

The queen of crafting a beautiful domestic life, Martha Stewart, has taken her online shop over to Amazon. Amazon announced… Read More

Nov 18, 2015, 3:30 PM

Watch George Lucas explain why he’s done directing ‘Star Wars’ movies

Vanity Fair posted this video of Star Wars creator George Lucas today, giving us a brief look into the mind… Read More

Nov 18, 2015, 1:15 PM

Here’s a solar-powered plane you can build and fly with your kids

This solar-powered plane kit looks like it could be fun way to teach kids more about renewable energy. ToyLabs has… Read More

Nov 18, 2015, 11:15 AM

New report finds that tech companies ‘continue to lead’ on LGBT workplace inclusion

There is still a long way to go in creating truly diverse workforces in the tech space, but at least… Read More

Nov 18, 2015, 10:12 AM

Eating to impress: Study finds that men eat a lot more when around women

If you’re trying to watch what you eat — especially with the holidays coming up — you also might want… Read More

Nov 18, 2015, 9:01 AM

Tinder’s CEO doesn’t know what ‘sodomy’ means, says feminism is responsible for hook-up culture

Uh-oh, somebody needs some media training… In an interview with the UK’s Evening Standard, Tinder CEO Sean Rad pretty much sounds… Read More

Nov 18, 2015, 6:10 AM

Where the Heck is Matt? He’s on Kickstarter, getting ready to dance around the world again

Matt Harding is ready to reunite the world, again, with the help of his goofy dance. But this time he needs some… Read More

Nov 17, 2015, 2:18 PM

Crowdfund local wine growers and score bottles at wholesale prices with NakedWines.com

Need some help stocking up on some holiday cheer? NakedWines.com takes the crowdfunding approach to support the independent wine market.… Read More

Nov 17, 2015, 2:00 PM

Netflix releases trailer for Bill Murray’s holiday special to delight of scrooges everywhere

A Charlie Brown Christmas. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A Christmas Story. Bad Santa. Bill Murray might be the next in… Read More

Nov 17, 2015, 11:54 AM

Watch these kids try to figure out how to load a tape into a Sony Walkman

What happens when you put your Walkman in front of kids and ask them to load a tape? One mom… Read More

Nov 17, 2015, 11:29 AM

Tesla’s Gigafactory to be second largest plant in world after Boeing

Fast Company got an exclusive look at Tesla’s new Gigafactory in Nevada — and let’s just say they were impressed.… Read More

Nov 17, 2015, 10:10 AM

White House announces competition for $100 million in grants to support TechHire now open

Last March, the White House announced $100 million in grants to support President Obama’s TechHire initiative. Today, the Department of Labor… Read More

Nov 17, 2015, 8:46 AM

Motorola enlists Ashton Kutcher and ‘would you rather’ game to plug its new smartphone

This is an interesting tactic to take to sell smartphones — making fun of people’s addictions to their smartphones. “We… Read More

Nov 17, 2015, 7:42 AM

Inspired by Microsoft Research projects, top sci-fi writers share ‘Future Visions’ in new e-book

When you’re developing technologies that sound like science fiction, why not use science fiction stories to show what you’re up to? That’s… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 3:59 PM

Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year isn’t even a word

Oh-no-ji! That’s right. Oxford Dictionaries has picked an emoji as its go-to word of 2015. And not just any emoji… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 3:16 PM

Madrona’s William Ruckelshaus to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

A well-known name in Seattle’s business world, William Ruckelshaus, will receive our nation’s highest civilian honor — the Presidential Medal… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 2:32 PM

Google says its app can better understand your questions now

Google says that its app can better understand the meaning behind more complex queries, making it more able to deliver the… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 1:34 PM

Hate to floss? This gadget could help

Ugh. Flossing. It is probably the last step before bed that is the easiest to skip or forget. However, flossing is… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 1:02 PM

In the season of giving, Amazon and Starbucks gift cards will likely rank high

We’re still over a week out from the most infamous shopping day of the season, but if you prefer to… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 11:10 AM

In response to criticism, Facebook to turn on its ‘Safety Check’ feature more during disasters

On Friday, social media proved to be a fast, effective way for those seeking help, shelter or information during the… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 10:22 AM

Round two? T-Mobile’s John Legere takes on Donald Trump in another epic Twitter throwdown

In the world of public social media battles, T-Mobile’s John Legere took on Donald Trump for the second time this… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 9:18 AM

Expedia’s yearly ‘vacation deprivation’ study shows Americans leaving four days unused for 2015

The end of the year is approaching fast, and if you’ve got some extra vacation time to use or lose,… Read More

Nov 16, 2015, 8:20 AM

Microsoft announces $75K grants to connect communities worldwide to the Internet

Microsoft announced a grant initiative that will give grants averaging $75,000 to companies around the world to help bring “affordable Internet access… Read More