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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

Sep 3, 2015, 10:56 AM

Bored and curious today? Google has a fix for that

Trivia games are usually a blast, so Google took that trick to its site today with a new feature. Type… Read More

Sep 3, 2015, 10:26 AM

Disney unleashes ‘Star Wars’ toy unwrapping event around the world via YouTube

“Force Friday” will probably go down in history as the day that many a person was forced from their paycheck.… Read More

Sep 3, 2015, 9:28 AM

Watch Boeing demolish this old 757 for recycling

Yesterday, Boeing smashed up an old 757 that had run its course, but what’s more fascinating about this King 5… Read More

Sep 3, 2015, 8:38 AM

You can now buy your own BB-8 droid from ‘Star Wars’

Well, well. Dreams can come true. Get ready to whip out your credit card, because let’s face it, some things… Read More

Sep 2, 2015, 7:23 PM

‘Vintage Tomorrows’ inspires a Steampunk prescription for designers and developers

I recently had the opportunity to enjoy the steampunk movement documentary, Vintage Tomorrows. The 64-minute Byrd McDonald film, much of… Read More

Sep 2, 2015, 1:53 PM

Seattle still falls short in this ranking of the top cities for women techies

It seems our fair city doesn’t do that well with women in tech whether they are employees or entrepreneurs on… Read More

Sep 2, 2015, 10:30 AM

A computer algorithm can now create a Picasso-like painting in an hour

Used to be getting photographs processed in an hour was a big deal. Now, researchers in Germany have discovered a… Read More

Sep 2, 2015, 9:59 AM

The next great hacking target could be your baby monitor

While everyone is sweating their Ashley Madison account or worried that hackers will take over their car, yet another security… Read More

Sep 2, 2015, 8:32 AM

You can now take a whimsical drive with Stephen Colbert on Waze

Late-night talk show host and all-around funnyman Stephen Colbert is the latest celebrity to lend his voice to Google’s navigation… Read More

Sep 1, 2015, 11:33 AM

‘Game of Thrones’ sets Guinness World Record for largest TV drama simulcast

It already set a record for being the most pirated TV show of all time, but now it’s official —… Read More

Sep 1, 2015, 10:48 AM

Jimmy Kimmel responds to crazy comments after he ticks off gaming community

Last week, upon the launch of YouTube Gaming, Jimmy Kimmel took time to poke fun of the new site dedicated… Read More

Sep 1, 2015, 10:04 AM

This office supply company built tributes to ‘Star Wars’ out of 3,597 Post-it notes

A office in the UK decided to take its admiration of ‘Star Wars’ to the next level — with Post-its.… Read More

Sep 1, 2015, 9:30 AM

UK man makes super-geeky drone with 54 propellers so he can fly

A UK man has built a super drone of sorts, one with 54 propellers. Posted by YouTuber gasturbine101, you’ll see… Read More

Sep 1, 2015, 9:06 AM

Seattle to research if those sweet rent specials offered to tech workers are discriminatory

While many lament Seattle’s home-buying woes, which are being affected by the incoming droves of tech workers, it’s easy to overlook another… Read More

Aug 31, 2015, 12:50 PM

See who wins this age-old battle of ‘Star Trek’ vs. ‘Star Wars’

It’s likely fueled more than a few million heated debates over the years — the epic question: What’s better? Star… Read More

Aug 31, 2015, 10:32 AM

Matchmaker eHarmony’s new career site might find you your next job

Make all the jokes you want about eHarmony’s exhaustive compatibility quiz that claims to be better at finding true love.… Read More

Aug 31, 2015, 9:54 AM

Could Elon Musk and Sergey Brin be funding a permanent Burning Man colony?

This week, artists, musicians, techies and others are flocking to Black Rock Desert in Nevada for Burning Man, that festival… Read More

Aug 31, 2015, 8:44 AM

After selling Minecraft for $2.5B, creator Markus Persson says ‘he’s never felt more isolated’

Success can turn out to be a real pain. Minecraft’s creator Markus Persson took to Twitter this weekend to vent… Read More

Aug 31, 2015, 8:31 AM

Enter the Wasteland: You can now get a ride in a Mad Max vehicle in Seattle courtesy of Uber

Uber cars are commonplace on Seattle streets, with the company helping to transport thousands of folks each day from point… Read More