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Nov 16, 2015, 6:40 AM

Ignite co-founder Brady Forrest acquires the popular speaker series from O’Reilly Media

Brady Forrest, who hatched the Ignite speaker series with his colleague Bre Pettis nearly nine years ago in Seattle, has acquired… Read More

Nov 13, 2015, 4:02 PM

People mobilize on Twitter using #PorteOuverte, #OpenDoor in response to Paris shootings

People seeking and offering shelter quickly mobilized on Twitter using the hashtag #PorteOuverte, or #OpenDoor, today after the tragic shootings… Read More

Nov 13, 2015, 2:34 PM

Mark Cuban will make his own hoverboards, thank you very much

So, if you could imagine Mark Cuban going something along the lines of “screw you guys, I’ll make my own… Read More

Nov 13, 2015, 1:18 PM

This California family already wins coolest holiday light display with their Death Star

If the idea of driving past one more Santa and his sleigh yard decoration makes you want to poke your eyeballs… Read More

Nov 13, 2015, 11:41 AM

From tragedy to ‘Star Trek’: Check out this new uplifting cartoon from the Oatmeal

If you haven’t already, you should take time to see the latest cartoon from the Oatmeal. It tells the story… Read More

Nov 13, 2015, 11:00 AM

Another week, another ‘Star Wars’ trailer with new scenes

Yadda, yadda, yadda. New Star Wars trailer. Just watch it. There are some new scenes here, but the one that… Read More

Nov 13, 2015, 9:38 AM

Is all this tech money turning us into snobs? Seattle ranks No. 5 on list of ‘snobbiest’ U.S. cities

This is probably one list we don’t want to be on — the “Snobbiest Cities in America.” RoadSnacks, a site… Read More

Nov 13, 2015, 8:56 AM

Take a look at the lame, awful original trailer for ‘Star Wars’

Thanks to Man’s Life, this little blast from the past came back to our attention — the original trailer for… Read More

Nov 13, 2015, 8:42 AM

What happens when a self-driving Google car gets pulled over by the police

Google’s self-driving car experienced another rite of passage of road life this week — getting pulled over by the cops.… Read More

Nov 12, 2015, 2:22 PM

This app will tell you if that fancy beer is good or not before you buy it

How many times have you fallen for a label, gone with what’s on sale, or listened to your idiot friend… Read More

Nov 12, 2015, 1:02 PM

University of Washington’s KUOW to buy Pacific Lutheran University’s KPLU

Seattle-based radio station KUOW will buy Pacific Lutheran University’s KPLU, according to an announcement by the University of Washington station today.… Read More

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