Geek Life – Page 85 of 137

Sep 29, 2015, 10:41 AM

Self-driving cars could reduce accidents by 90 percent, become greatest health achievement of the century

We all know that self-driving cars are cute and tend to be safer — at least according to Google’s self-released… Read More

Sep 29, 2015, 9:49 AM

Edward Snowden is now on Twitter, has 126K followers in under an hour

He’s only been on Twitter for under an hour and already he has 126,000 followers — and quickly counting. Can… Read More

Sep 29, 2015, 9:28 AM

Virgin America partners with Netflix to bring superfast WiFi to the sky

Here’s one more reason to fly Virgin America — starting today, it’s testing out superfast WiFi on a few of… Read More

Sep 28, 2015, 11:07 AM

Surge pricing could be coming to a popular restaurant near you

It’s probably the most loathsome two words in service land — surge pricing — and it might become a common… Read More

Sep 28, 2015, 10:24 AM

Google offering virtual reality Expeditions system to schools for free

Google Expeditions, its virtual reality system for classrooms, will now be available to schools for free. As the New York… Read More

Sep 28, 2015, 9:29 AM

This laser razor wants to revolutionize the way you shave

A Kickstarter for a laser razor is promising that it can change the way we shave. Called Skarp, the Swedish… Read More

Sep 28, 2015, 8:54 AM

Zuckerberg and Gates push for Internet access for all, while Pope says social networks cause ‘radical loneliness’

While techies Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg addressed the United Nations about connecting the entire world by 2020, the Pope… Read More

Sep 25, 2015, 10:05 AM

Storytelling app Steller bringing real climbing stories to digital life to promote ‘Everest’

Fans of climbing and adventure are probably stoked about the new movie Everest, but storytelling app Steller is bringing some of the most… Read More

Sep 24, 2015, 2:42 PM

Netflix can determine precisely when you get addicted to a TV show

Think it only takes one episode to decide whether you’ll binge watch the entire series? The research says you’re wrong. According… Read More

Sep 23, 2015, 10:03 AM

Apple Watch saves teen’s life, lands him an internship offer from Tim Cook

In yet another big tech done good story, an Apple Watch alerted a teen to an irregular heartbeat — which turned… Read More

Sep 23, 2015, 9:29 AM

Why this bank is putting in a huge, digital art installation in downtown Seattle this Friday

If you’ve been avoiding downtown due to the congestion associated with China President Xi Jinping’s visit, you might want to head… Read More

Sep 23, 2015, 8:36 AM

Amazon’s 6 new pilots include shows from heavy hitters Louis CK and Sacha Baron Cohen

Amazon’s amping up for fall and announced six new pilots with Hollywood heavyweights, including shows created by Louis CK and… Read More

Sep 22, 2015, 12:34 PM

It’s official: Selfies have killed more people than sharks this year

We knew selfie abuse was annoying, but it can downright be the death of you. The latest report from Guardian… Read More

Sep 22, 2015, 11:32 AM

E-book service Oyster closes down as much of its staff heads to Google

Oyster, the Netflix-like subscription service for books, has announced via a blog post that it’s closing up shop. But as… Read More

Sep 22, 2015, 10:31 AM

This Kickstarter wants to help you breathe better

Asthma or allergies have you congested? This Kickstarter project might be for you. Seattle-based Kaia is an indoor air gadget that… Read More

Sep 22, 2015, 9:26 AM

New site Launching.io is like Product Hunt for startups

What if your startup could get almost real-time feedback and exposure to be the next unicorn? Launching.io wants to be… Read More

Sep 22, 2015, 8:53 AM

Snoop Dogg’s new pot site has arrived and it’s called Merry Jane

You can call him the Doggfather of the legal cannabis business — Snoop Dogg announced his new lifestyle media site… Read More

Sep 21, 2015, 11:16 AM

Kickstarter now a Public Benefit Corporation, focusing on the greater good and not just profit

In an announcement via the site, crowdsourcing platform Kickstarter stated that it is now a Public Benefit Corporation. What does… Read More

Sep 21, 2015, 10:27 AM

Tesla to unleash its Model X on the world next week

The waiting is the hardest part…and the wait is almost over for some lucky drivers. Tesla announced that its Model… Read More

Sep 21, 2015, 9:55 AM

Enter the Breakthrough Junior Challenge for a chance to win a free ride through college

This is an incredibly cool contest with an awesome prize — and what Priscilla Chan is calling a chance to… Read More

Sep 21, 2015, 9:10 AM

Almost fired twice? Netflix CEO Reed Hastings talks about making mistakes and disrupting TV as we know it

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings’ experience with startups probably sounds familiar to anyone who’s struggled through starting a business. He has… Read More

Sep 18, 2015, 6:00 PM

‘Doctor Who’ in 3D: Gearing up for the new season with my fellow Whovians

[Author’s Note: There are spoilers ahead if you haven’t already seen last season’s Doctor Who finale. If you are a… Read More

Sep 18, 2015, 11:33 AM

Apple’s cars might be hitting the road sooner than we think

Apple CEO Tim Cook laughed off Stephen Colbert’s question about the highly secretive self-driving Apple car this week, but reportedly Apple… Read More

Sep 18, 2015, 10:46 AM

Watch Bill Nye geek out in this new LightSail launch video

Bill Nye the Science Guy has seen and experienced a lot, but to watch him geek out over the LightSail… Read More

Sep 18, 2015, 9:46 AM

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Boeing shot that awesome takeoff

In June, Boeing showed off some wicked maneuvers, including a near-vertical takeoff, with its 787 Dreamliner for the Paris Air Show.… Read More

Sep 18, 2015, 8:42 AM

This device and app promises to track water use and save you money

Does your water bill do your head in? Did the drought this summer get you thinking about ways to save… Read More

Sep 17, 2015, 12:20 PM

Mapkin is the app that gives driving directions like a person

Finally, an app that gives directions the way a person would. Mapkin is a driving app that not only gives… Read More

Sep 17, 2015, 11:32 AM

Got an extra $80K? You can buy Princess Leia’s gold bikini in this ‘Star Wars’ auction

It’s probably one of the most famous bikinis in history — and it can be yours if you’re willing to… Read More

Sep 17, 2015, 10:34 AM

Holy, moly, priest fulfills lifelong dream of building awesome Vatican out of Legos

We’ve seen some incredible feats of architecture using Legos so far, but this one might just take the prize. Via… Read More

Sep 17, 2015, 9:36 AM

Bernie Sanders throws in the towel — ‘I’ve had it, I’m going home’ — during live-Tweeting of Republican debate

Bernie Sanders played the “f**k this, I’m going home,” card last night in the nicest way possible when he gave… Read More