Geek Life – Page 80 of 136

Nov 9, 2015, 5:46 AM

Use ‘The Force’ for Code: Lucasfilm teams with Code.org for Star Wars ‘Hour of Code’ tutorials

Millions of fans are anticipating Star Wars: The Force Awakens, dissecting the trailers and trying to get any glimpse possible of the new… Read More

Nov 6, 2015, 11:18 AM

This foam lightsaber might make all your ‘Star Wars’ LARPing dreams come true

Previous versions of the much-loved lightsaber have traditionally been plastic — cold, hard plastic that not only hurts but can… Read More

Nov 6, 2015, 10:50 AM

Bloomberg’s Bond Index tracks 007’s tuxedo time, drinking habits and shirtlessness

Here’s a different kind of Bond index: In honor of the latest 007 movie, “SPECTRE,” Bloomberg Business tracked eight metrics… Read More

Nov 6, 2015, 10:22 AM

This new game lets you battle and race real drones, video game style

Your officemates may love — or loathe — you for this, but here it is: A new game featuring racing… Read More

Nov 6, 2015, 9:15 AM

This smart lamp could help those long, dark days become a thing of the past

In Seattle, we know all too well what those long, dark days do to us after a while. A Kickstarter… Read More

Nov 6, 2015, 8:21 AM

‘Star Wars’ trailer from Japan includes several mind-blowing new scenes

We’ll just keep this short and sweet so you can get to the video. This new Star Wars: The Force… Read More

Nov 5, 2015, 1:23 PM

Former indie bookseller gives Amazon’s bookstore a ‘2.5 star’ review, calling it ‘aggressively inoffensive’

A former indie bookseller took a trip through Amazon’s new bookstore, which opened yesterday in Seattle’s University Village with long… Read More

Nov 5, 2015, 10:45 AM

Get your yoga on: Cody partners with two Lululemon Seattle stores featuring new videos, in-store classes

Yoga is one of the best possible things you can do for your mind and body. So if you’re stressed… Read More

Nov 5, 2015, 9:37 AM

Watch these two guys wearing jet packs fly alongside this commercial airliner

Hair-raising. Goosebump-inducing. Thrilling. Whatever you want to call it, this video of two guys wearing jet packs cruising alongside a… Read More

Nov 5, 2015, 9:15 AM

Virtual reality meets journalism: Associated Press producing new video series using VR

We all know that virtual reality will revolutionize entertainment and gaming, but the Associated Press launched a video series today… Read More

Nov 5, 2015, 8:31 AM

Tech boom drives Seattle to become fourth richest city in U.S.

In this East Coast vs. West Coast battle, it looks like the West Coast is winning. According to a review… Read More

Nov 4, 2015, 11:28 AM

Be the office hero and rent these puppies for the day

This is a brilliant idea — a new nonprofit in Seattle called Bravepup will deliver shelter pups to your workplace… Read More

Nov 4, 2015, 10:57 AM

Study: Your teen probably spends at least 9 hours a day consuming media

New studies on kids and how they use technology emerge all the time, but this latest one from Common Sense… Read More

Nov 4, 2015, 9:57 AM

These new ‘Star Wars’ character posters are dynamite

Today, Lucasfilm and Disney unveiled five new character posters for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Featuring some beloved faces, Han Solo… Read More

Nov 4, 2015, 9:26 AM

Disheveled? Lazy? Too many video games? New study cites biggest dealbreakers when it comes to relationships

Dealbreakers isn’t just a fictional show with 30 Rock‘s Liz Lemon at the helm. It’s a read deal, especially if… Read More

Nov 4, 2015, 8:14 AM

‘Twin Peaks’ pushed back to 2017

If you’ve been looking forward to the return of the creep-tacular Twin Peaks, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. According… Read More

Nov 3, 2015, 11:33 AM

Jon Stewart inks new deal with HBO to produce digital content

Jon Stewart is returning to the news-entertainment world — but this time, he’s producing digital content for HBO. The news… Read More

Nov 3, 2015, 11:12 AM

Too lazy for words? The emoji keyboard has arrived

With Twitter replacing its “favorite” star with the heart, we don’t know how much more of this adorableness we can take… Read More

Nov 3, 2015, 10:47 AM

Tesla’s app tracks stolen car, swiftly killing this joy ride for a thief in Vancouver

In other Tesla technology saving the day news, a car thief in Vancouver was easily thwarted when the car’s owners… Read More

Nov 3, 2015, 9:47 AM

This Twitter campaign is on to let a dying man see ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ before it opens

What if one of your last wishes was to see the new Star Wars movie? Via the Verge, a growing… Read More

Nov 3, 2015, 9:10 AM

Consumer Reports refutes claim that Tesla’s autopilot prevented this Seattle crash

Last week, we watched in amazement as a driver’s dash cam captured a Tesla automatically braking and avoiding what could have… Read More

Nov 3, 2015, 8:19 AM

Bruno Mars getting funky with the Un-carrier: T-Mobile throwing huge concert in L.A.

T-Mobile is no stranger to throwing a big party — and next week, it just happens to be for 6,000… Read More

Nov 2, 2015, 10:59 AM

If you use ‘Netflix and chill’ to hook up, you might want to get some new game

If your post to “Netflix and chill” on Craigslist isn’t getting any responses, you might want to see this. Newsweek… Read More

Nov 2, 2015, 10:08 AM

This 3D project intends to re-create works of art for the blind

This 3D printing company intends to transform some of the world’s greatest masterpieces for the blind. As reported by King 5,… Read More

Nov 2, 2015, 9:20 AM

Former ‘Top Gear’ host Jeremy Clarkson helping Amazon sell Fire TV Sticks in the UK

Looks like Amazon is starting to get its money’s worth out of Jeremy Clarkson. The former Top Gear host appears… Read More

Nov 2, 2015, 9:02 AM

This R2-D2 roving mini-fridge delivers beer to the sofa for the low, low price of $8,300

So, it’s here — the R2-D2 mini-fridge. Well, sort of. Only if you live in Japan. And only if you… Read More

Nov 2, 2015, 8:17 AM

New ‘Star Trek’ series reportedly in the works for TV or a streaming service

Star Trek fans take note: A new series is reportedly in the works. According to the Hollywood Reporter, producer Alex… Read More

Oct 30, 2015, 1:01 PM

Geek-o-ween 2015: The best costumes from Seattle startups

Seattle tech companies are getting into the Halloween spirit in true geek fashion — with a social media costume competition.… Read More

Oct 30, 2015, 11:55 AM

Harrison Ford tells Jimmy Kimmel it’s true that he wanted Han Solo killed off in original trilogy

So, Jimmy Kimmel was in the Halloween and Star Wars spirit last night. Dressed as Princess Leia, Kimmel sat down… Read More

Oct 30, 2015, 11:01 AM

Gaming to replace meds? New video game shows that it’s helping kids with ADHD

A new study is showing positive results for a video game alternative to treating children with ADHD. As Tech Times reports,… Read More