Geek Life – Page 81 of 136

Oct 30, 2015, 9:30 AM

Men on women in tech: Apply for that gig, ask for more money and break up those ‘brogrammer’ tribes

Women’s mentoring group ARA and tech recruiting company Harvey Nash hosted an event in Seattle this week called “Women in… Read More

Oct 30, 2015, 8:59 AM

Google maps most popular costumes by location in fascinating trends report for Halloween

If you planned to be Harley Quinn this Halloween, you might want to reconsider. Google has mapped the most popular… Read More

Oct 29, 2015, 12:57 PM

J.J. Abrams responds to theories about ‘Evil Luke’ in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Star Wars fans poring over the Force Awakens teasers and trailers have likely noticed one conspicuous absence. We’ve seen Han, Leia,… Read More

Oct 29, 2015, 12:06 PM

Watch T-Mobile’s John Legere scare the pants off millennials in these Halloween videos

T-Mobile CEO John Legere is spinning some scary tales this Halloween. And if you’ve ever gotten a huge bill for… Read More

Oct 29, 2015, 8:38 AM

Leave the Vader mask at home! What you can’t wear to the ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ premiere

If you were totally geeked out about dressing like Boba Fett or Darth Vader for the Star Wars: The Force… Read More

Oct 28, 2015, 9:35 AM

Keep track of your little goblins and ghouls with Glympse’s app this Halloween

If you’re frantically gluing things on costumes — or even haven’t started yet — here’s one thing you can do… Read More

Oct 28, 2015, 9:01 AM

Judge sides with man who shot down his neighbor’s drone in Kentucky

A judge has ruled that a man, dubbed the “drone slayer,” had the right to shoot down his neighbor’s drone… Read More

Oct 28, 2015, 8:29 AM

Here’s how to whip up a BB-8 pumpkin for Halloween

If you’ve been walking around your neighborhood the past couple weeks, you’ve probably noticed some amazing works when it comes… Read More

Oct 27, 2015, 11:55 AM

Climate refugees? New study examines future impact of global warming on Pacific Northwest population

Forces of nature greater than the tech industry could be responsible for Seattle’s next population boom. That’s if you believe… Read More

Oct 27, 2015, 11:28 AM

Traffic is bad but riding with a zombie buddy will not get you into the HOV lane

OMG, so this happened — a man with a zombie, child-size doll in his passenger seat was pulled over by… Read More

Oct 27, 2015, 11:01 AM

Hot or not? This Selfie Bot will rate your photos

Is that selfie hot enough to load to Tinder? Now, you won’t need to make such annoying decisions by yourself.… Read More

Oct 27, 2015, 10:15 AM

Facebook starts ‘2G Tuesdays’ to teach employees what it’s like to have a slow connection

As far as connection goes, 2G sounds about as antiquated as a fax machine. But to many people worldwide, especially… Read More

Oct 27, 2015, 9:31 AM

Find out if someone died in your house with this new website

If you’re house shopping and a place gives you the creeps, you can look it up now to see if… Read More

Oct 27, 2015, 8:50 AM

Tech boom equals big traffic headaches and record congestion, according to new state report

If your blood pressure wasn’t already up from this morning’s commute, it’s official: The Washington State Department of Transportation released… Read More

Oct 26, 2015, 12:51 PM

Zillow report: Silicon Valley tech workers’ homes are worth way more than yours

If you doubt that the gap between the tech-haves and the have-nots is widening, you need only look at this new Zillow… Read More

Oct 26, 2015, 11:03 AM

Mark Cuban says his ‘Shark Tank’ investments are mostly winners

If you’ve ever wondered how startups on Shark Tank work out, Mark Cuban offered an insider’s perspective on his ability… Read More

Oct 26, 2015, 10:30 AM

This Kickstarter swears this is the last umbrella you will ever need to buy

On days like today, a perfectly dreary Monday, your hoodie alone probably won’t cut it. So when it’s time to… Read More

Oct 26, 2015, 9:58 AM

Hollywood’s big Steve Jobs movie is a bomb

Is everyone just sick and tired of hearing about Steve Jobs? Perhaps. Jobs has been one of the most covered… Read More

Oct 26, 2015, 9:08 AM

‘The Diversity Advantage’: Why hiring, promoting and funding more women will boost your bottom line

Women’s workplace problems aren’t just women’s problems. Those issues affect everyone and especially the economic bottom line. That’s one of… Read More

Oct 25, 2015, 8:35 AM

An Ode to Code: ‘The Windows Thread that Wouldn’t Go to Bed’

There is plenty of drama in the process of software development, yet little theater or poetry about it. Poems are… Read More

Oct 23, 2015, 12:06 PM

Self-driving car goes 1,500 miles through Mexico without a human taking the wheel

Everyone’s talking Tesla and Google when it comes to self-driving vehicles, but a team led by a German university has… Read More

Oct 23, 2015, 10:04 AM

Sea-Tac through September still busier than ever, sets record traffic numbers

Summer is over, but Sea-Tac’s record-breaking traffic numbers have not slowed down a bit. According to this News Tribune report,… Read More

Oct 23, 2015, 8:52 AM

Netflix releases full ‘Jessica Jones’ trailer in all its dark glory

If you’re awaiting the next big Marvel series on Netflix, Jessica Jones, the new trailer out today offers some greater… Read More

Oct 23, 2015, 8:24 AM

Why this startup gave up ‘Whiskey Fridays,’ and now hosts weekly employee workouts and yoga sessions

When we heard about game company FlowPlay‘s workouts, we knew we had to give it a try. Last year, GeekWire… Read More

Oct 22, 2015, 11:41 AM

Flight-tracking startup reports the best and worst airlines at delays and paying claims

Have you used AirHelp? This incredible app lets air travelers file claims quickly and easily for delayed, canceled or overbooked… Read More

Oct 22, 2015, 11:02 AM

Netflix’s next great series just might be Aziz Ansari’s ‘Master of None’

Comedian Aziz Ansari is on fire lately. As part of the much-beloved Parks and Recreation cast, he’s since had a big… Read More

Oct 22, 2015, 10:26 AM

The Army is testing one of its newest drones over Washington

One of the Army’s newest drones, the Shadow, is now being tested in Eastern Washington. The King 5 report above gives… Read More

Oct 22, 2015, 9:40 AM

After delays and setbacks, Coolest Cooler tells us: ‘Everyone will get their Coolest’

Tom Petty is right: The waiting is the hardest part. Back in July, we reported an update on the Coolest… Read More

Oct 22, 2015, 9:24 AM

Om Nom is back, and still hungry: New ‘Cut the Rope’ set for December

Earlier in the era of touchscreen phones, game developers were the one making the platform compelling. Just like Solitaire taught people… Read More

Oct 22, 2015, 8:58 AM

The future doesn’t look so hot to Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

In case you missed Jimmy Kimmel last night, he hosted some awesome guests from back in time. Marty McFly (Michael… Read More