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Sep 14, 2015, 2:28 PM

Watch the Disney animator behind ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘Aladdin’ paint in virtual reality

The artist who showed us a whole new world in Aladdin twirls in a kind of dance — no ordinary… Read More

Sep 14, 2015, 11:55 AM

‘Back to the Future’ with Lego Dimensions: TV and film stars set to voice new game

When it came time for Lego Dimensions to find voice actors for its new game, which merges actual Lego pieces… Read More

Sep 14, 2015, 11:15 AM

Woz says Steve Jobs left Apple on his own, wasn’t pushed out in mid-80s

The myths and realities of Apple continue to unfold, and this latest piece of info from Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak… Read More

Sep 14, 2015, 10:11 AM

These are the jobs that will go to robots first

If the Monday a.m. blues got you down, this piece might not help. According to this report from BBC Tech,… Read More

Sep 14, 2015, 9:23 AM

Washington state orders Kickstarter campaign to pay back funders for not delivering the goods

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to Kickstarter projects that don’t deliver, wonder no more. In a first-of-its-kind ruling in the… Read More

Sep 12, 2015, 1:05 PM

R2-D2 takes to the skies with ANA’s new Boeing Dreamliner 787-9

Star Wars and aviation geeks converged on Boeing’s Everett Factory this morning for the unveiling of the R2-D2 jet, a… Read More

Sep 11, 2015, 11:57 AM

There is now a ‘Star Wars’ subscription box service

Love the convenience of having things dropped right at your door? Love Star Wars? Today, the two have merged to… Read More

Sep 11, 2015, 11:13 AM

IKEA takes a brilliant jab at that $99 Apple Pencil

Apple may have just unveiled its next big things, including the iPad Pro with is $99 Apple Pencil accessory, but… Read More

Sep 11, 2015, 10:23 AM

Drones capture exciting new pictures of baby orca

Whale watchers in the Pacific Northwest might be getting the best orca season they’ve had in a while — a… Read More

Sep 11, 2015, 9:53 AM

‘I just called to say I love you’ not the best way to express affection anymore

It seems that declaring love via a voicemail pales in comparison to getting a romantic email. That’s the news from… Read More

Sep 11, 2015, 8:44 AM

Elon Musk to Hyperloop industry: ‘It’s really not that hard’

Elon Musk has a message for those working on developing a Hyperloop. “It’s really not that hard.” The Tesla and… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 11:15 AM

Netflix announces start date for Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’

Get ready for the next Marvel series on Netflix. Jessica Jones will launch on the streaming site Nov. 20. Starring… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 10:46 AM

South Lake Union’s latest tenant taking over the neighborhood? Rats

South Lake Union’s newest reported tenant isn’t a sexy new Ethan Stowell restaurant or an after-work watering hole for Amazonians… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 10:10 AM

How much of a science badass are you? Take this quiz and find out

Admittedly, this quiz might not prove too difficult for many of you, but it’s fun all the same. The Pew… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 9:49 AM

Use an ad blocker? The Washington Post is now probably blocking you

Old-school major newspaper organizations have had to try out a lot of methods to drive revenue, but this is a… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 8:32 AM

Computer crashes and Elon Musk, it’s been a wild first week for Stephen Colbert on ‘The Late Show’

Stephen Colbert took over what is arguably the most coveted spot in late-night television this week — but not without… Read More

Sep 9, 2015, 11:37 AM

Getty turns 20: Check out 200 of their most iconic images

Seattle-based Getty has unveiled some of its most amazing shots from the past 20 years today, and it’s well worth… Read More

Sep 9, 2015, 11:30 AM

Should tech workers get breaks on rentals? Debate heats up in Seattle

The debate over landlords giving breaks on rentals to Seattle tech workers is heating up. Last week, the Stranger and King 5 covered “preferred employee… Read More

Sep 9, 2015, 9:04 AM

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg can now add ‘Vanity Fair’ cover model to his list of achievements

Vanity Fair released its “2015 New Establishment List,” and Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has snagged the top spot — and… Read More

Sep 8, 2015, 11:23 AM

This mashup of ‘Wall-E’ and ‘The Martian’ is brilliant

In the cute robot category, Wall-E is pretty high up there. And clever YouTuber, Tony D, re-edited Wall-E simply by… Read More

Sep 8, 2015, 10:58 AM

NASA’s comet-exploring ‘Hedgehog’ robot will flip, hop and tumble its way into your heart

It’s the cutest thing since we first laid eyes on BB-8, but NASA’s Hedgehog robot actually has real-life functionality built… Read More

Sep 8, 2015, 10:28 AM

John McAfee for president? The father of antivirus tech might be creating a Cyber Party

What the heck? As International Business Times reports, the “father of antivirus software,” who also has a highly colorful past… Read More

Sep 8, 2015, 9:52 AM

This group plans to build a 62-mile wall to trap plastic in the Pacific

The Pacific Ocean has long been home to that huge plastic garbage patch, but one organization — with the help of… Read More

Sep 8, 2015, 8:29 AM

EMP will say so long to ‘Star Wars,’ hello to ‘Hello, Kitty’

The EMP Museum announced that one of its next big exhibits will be dedicated to Hello Kitty. Set to open… Read More

Sep 4, 2015, 11:42 AM

Kylo Ren’s creepy voice gives Darth Vader a run for his money

One listen to Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ villain, Kylo Ren, spew out a few choice lines, and it will… Read More

Sep 4, 2015, 11:16 AM

Forget self-driving cars, Toyota investing $50M in A.I. to develop ‘intelligent’ vehicles

Today, Toyota announced a $50 million, five-year collaboration with Stanford and MIT to develop “intelligent” cars. As the New York Times… Read More

Sep 4, 2015, 10:22 AM

From ‘visionary’ to ‘a-hole,’ that Steve Jobs’ doc ‘The Man in the Machine’ is getting mixed reviews

That anticipated Alex Gibney documentary about Apple’s iconic co-founder Steve Jobs is out today, and let’s just say the reviews… Read More

Sep 4, 2015, 9:43 AM

Watch a mashup video of the Blue Angels performing flight stunts to Bach

If summer, and Seattle’s Boeing Seafair, are becoming a fading blip in your memory, take a look at this video featuring… Read More

Sep 4, 2015, 8:46 AM

The man behind the Millennium Falcon: Meet the main ‘Star Wars’ toy designer

Happy Force Friday! This a.m., Bloomberg Business brings us this incredible look at the man who’s designed over four decades… Read More

Sep 3, 2015, 11:32 AM

New video shows update of Apple’s insane new campus taken by drone

An update on Apple’s much-anticipated Campus 2 construction process was unveiled this week, thanks to YouTuber and professional photographer/videographer Duncan Sinfield… Read More