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Nov 12, 2015, 11:38 AM

Take a look at the latest pictures from inside that new ‘Star Wars’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Reuters photographer Edgar Su posted some great pictures of what it’s actually like inside that new Star Wars-themed Boeing 787 Dreamliner… Read More

Nov 12, 2015, 10:13 AM

Can quitting Facebook make you happier? This study says yes

A new study shows that those who don’t spend time on Facebook tend to be happier. “People on Facebook are… Read More

Nov 12, 2015, 9:31 AM

Redfin report shows sellers are ‘optimistic,’ but might be overvaluing their homes

Homeowners looking to sell are driven more by optimism than urgency in a housing market that is “approaching something that resembles… Read More

Nov 12, 2015, 8:46 AM

Someone flew a drone into Seattle’s Great Wheel

Police are looking for the person who flew a drone into Seattle’s Great Wheel yesterday. The crash happened around 4… Read More

Nov 11, 2015, 4:00 PM

Don’t call her a princess: Leia gets promoted in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Princess Leia is getting a new title. In an Entertainment Weekly article, J.J. Abrams reveals the new name for the character… Read More

Nov 11, 2015, 3:47 PM

Reddit AMA with REI CEO spirals out of control with questions over membership tactics

REI made headlines a few weeks ago when it announced that it would be closed on Black Friday, traditionally the… Read More

Nov 11, 2015, 3:16 PM

Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg gets to sponsor a Navy submarine

Facebook executive, founder of the “lean in” movement and org, and now a sponsor of a Navy submarine? That’s right.… Read More

Nov 11, 2015, 12:54 PM

U.S. launches beta site for veterans to help them better navigate services

Navigating any government website can turn into a downright nightmare, but what if you had to do it on the… Read More

Nov 11, 2015, 11:16 AM

You can now sign up to beta test J.J. Abrams’ new spy video game

One of J.J. Abrams’ next projects after Star Wars is helping create a video game. Partnering with video game creator Chair, makers of… Read More

Nov 11, 2015, 10:35 AM

Meet Alpha 2, the humanoid robot that can pretty much do everything around the house

This little robot can do yoga, speak Spanish and tell you when it’s going to rain. Meet UBTECH’s Alpha 2,… Read More

Nov 11, 2015, 9:41 AM

Amazon releases ‘Best Books’ of 2015

It’s the most wonderful time of the year if you love great books. The year-end “best of lists” are starting… Read More

Nov 11, 2015, 9:02 AM

Is there room in business for love? Gravity Payments CEO explains $70K employee salary boost on ‘The Daily Show’

Get More: Comedy Central,Funny Videos,Funny TV Shows Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price made a stir earlier this year when he announced plans… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 3:56 PM

Zillow announces expanded, paid maternity and parental leave as new benefits for 2016

Zillow Group announced today that it would join the fray of tech companies amping up maternity and parental leave benefits for employees… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 3:06 PM

A Kickstarter is on to bring the magic of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ back

In yet another nod to ’90s today, one of the greatest shows for bored and stoned slackers everywhere was a… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 1:56 PM

This Kickstarter wants to help you grow food in your place

Not every urbanite has room for a garden, but this Kickstarter wants to give apartment dwellers or homeowners the option… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 11:30 AM

This ‘Star Trek’-like ‘tricorder’ could be the go-to device for detecting cancer soon

A visit to the doctor may very well start to resemble a trip to the USS Enterprise‘s medical bay if a… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 10:41 AM

Watch: Alanis Morissette gives her hit ‘Ironic’ a tech-focused update

If the ’90s mean more to you than the vintage baby doll dresses and Dr. Martens section at your favorite… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 10:02 AM

Amazon Studios adds ‘Drive’ director’s new movie ‘The Neon Demon’ to its roster

Amazon Studios keeps adding serious, original entertainment to its roster — this time, it’s picked up The Neon Demon, the… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 9:34 AM

The terminally ill ‘Star Wars’ fan, who got his last wish and saw ‘The Force Awakens,’ has died

In incredibly heartwarming and heartbreaking news, the terminally ill Star Wars fan who had an entire social campaign going to… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 9:06 AM

Movie ‘Steve Jobs’ is a total loser at the box office, pulled from theaters

Were you still planning to see Steve Jobs? Too bad. You’ll probably have to wait for it to be picked… Read More

Nov 10, 2015, 8:28 AM

Season 2 of ‘Transparent’ features impressive guest stars: Anjelica Huston and Cherry Jones join the list

The second season of Amazon’s award-winning Transparent is adding some stellar cast names to its roster of guest appearances —… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 4:23 PM

Seattle CEO who boosted everyone’s pay to $70K appearing on ‘The Daily Show’ on Tuesday

Dan Price, the CEO of Seattle-based Gravity Payments has landed in the New York Times, the covers of Entrepreneur and… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 4:16 PM

Watch this guy fly around the Statue of Liberty with his jetpack

JetPack Aviation just completed a stunt in which they flew around the Statue of Liberty. The feat was done Nov. 3… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 3:32 PM

‘Star Trek’ plus symphony orchestra concert coming to Seattle next spring

‘ Star Trek plus a symphony orchestra? Sounds like a match made in the heavens. From the tour’s official website:… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 2:53 PM

President Obama finally gets his very own Facebook page

It’s almost impossible to imagine that anyone in the Western world wouldn’t have a Facebook page, but here you go:… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 12:09 PM

Watch The Oatmeal’s Matthew Inman talk running in new Saucony campaign

Head on over to The Oatmeal today to see creator Matthew Inman’s life in 171 seconds. As part of Saucony’s… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 11:41 AM

‘Fight Club’ in an app: Meet Rumblr, the ‘Tinder for fighting’

[Update: Alas, the Rumblr app was too stupid to be true. It was a hoax created by a creative agency called… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 11:13 AM

5.6 million viewers discover the ‘Joy of Painting’ with Bob Ross during Twitch Creative launch

Hankering for some fluffy white clouds and happy little trees? You’re in luck. Like millions of Twitch fans, you too can… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 10:30 AM

J.J. Abrams talks about making ‘Star Wars’ ‘delightful’ and paving the way for ‘VIII’

J.J. Abrams sat down with Wired to give an extensive Q&A on the upcoming little flick he’s directing. While there… Read More

Nov 9, 2015, 9:18 AM

Paid less, promoted less: Welcome to PayScale’s new report on the gender pay gap and women in work

How would you like to work for free from today until the end of the year? Sure, Equal Pay Day… Read More