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Aug 26, 2015, 10:33 AM

Watch NASA test-crash this Cessna live right now

Right now, NASA is streaming live coverage of a crashing a Cessna from 100 feet in the air. The crash… Read More

Aug 26, 2015, 9:53 AM

Survey shows that average U.S. worker spends 6.3 hours checking email every day

Ouch. If you’re still hurting over that lost 63 hours a year you spend in Seattle traffic, this is just… Read More

Aug 26, 2015, 8:59 AM

The earth’s magnetic field may explain why your dog spins before it poops

Happy National Dog Day! IFLScience! posted this video from DNews that explains how the earth’s magnetic field likely affects how… Read More

Aug 25, 2015, 12:15 PM

Chicago rules for women entrepreneurs while Seattle doesn’t crack top 10

If you’re a woman looking to start a business, Chicago might be a better bet than Seattle. Those are the latest findings… Read More

Aug 25, 2015, 9:47 AM

Paul Allen receiving a Carnegie Medal for philanthropic efforts

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen will receive a 2015 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. The Carnegie Medal goes to those who use their private… Read More

Aug 25, 2015, 8:48 AM

Jimmy Kimmel’s first dip into Facebook virtual reality is a social media nightmare

Last night, Jimmy Kimmel did a bit on what Facebook would look like in virtual reality. And let’s just say,… Read More

Aug 25, 2015, 8:31 AM

Naming your kid after Darth Vader cracks U.S. top 1,000 baby names

Would you name your kid after Darth Vader? Apparently, quite a few people did. Via Mashable, the latest numbers from… Read More

Aug 24, 2015, 11:56 AM

Reddit user ranks best and worst TV finales of all time in handy charts

What do Breaking Bad and Six Feet Under have in common? Those shows have two of the highest-rated series finales in… Read More

Aug 24, 2015, 10:50 AM

This might be the ultimate cheat sheet for women entrepreneurs seeking funding

Starting a business is difficult enough, let alone the time spent researching where to find funding and potential investors. Thanks… Read More

Aug 24, 2015, 9:56 AM

Awesome video shows what it would look like to skateboard in ‘Mario Kart’

Speaking of Nintendo, this latest video takes a skateboarder and makes him navigate the world of Mario Kart. Made by… Read More

Aug 24, 2015, 9:30 AM

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ opening week lineup features Elon Musk

Stephen Colbert’s opening week of The Late Show features a killer lineup of Hollywood “It” stars like George Clooney, Amy… Read More

Aug 24, 2015, 8:59 AM

Nintendo in talks with Hollywood to return to movie world

After a long hiatus from the movie world, Nintendo is reportedly back in talks with Hollywood. As Fortune reports, the… Read More

Aug 21, 2015, 1:00 PM

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Perfect techie atmosphere despite no hacks in Episode 9

[Spoiler Alert] This article may spoil some of the surprises from Mr. Robot episode nine. With all the twists in… Read More

Aug 21, 2015, 12:17 PM

In response to Amazon news, Facebook co-founder writes that we need to ‘break the cycle’ of the crushing workweek

The New York Times piece on Amazon’s crushing work culture has driven many a newsfeed this week, including ours, and… Read More

Aug 21, 2015, 11:01 AM

Tesla installing chargers at Airbnb properties in California

The next big thing in sustainable travel might be seeing a Tesla charger outside your Airbnb accommodations. The companies joined forces… Read More

Aug 21, 2015, 9:17 AM

Your food could be made and served by robots sooner than you think

The battle of paying a $15 minimum wage — especially to workers in the fast-food industry — is stoking the… Read More

Aug 21, 2015, 5:21 AM

Classic game Q*Bert released for iPhone and iPad; Android coming soon

Q*bert: Rebooted was released this week in a free-to-play version on the iOS store for iPhone and iPad. It’ll come out… Read More

Aug 21, 2015, 4:37 AM

George R.R. Martin says HBO could finish ‘Game of Thrones’ before he does

SPOKANE, Wash. — “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin acknowledges that HBO could air the final episode of the… Read More

Aug 20, 2015, 12:02 PM

World’s Best Travel Jacket makes Kickstarter’s top 10 most-funded projects ever

Remember the World’s Best Travel Jacket that promised to help transform the hellish nightmare of air travel into an experience… Read More

Aug 20, 2015, 11:23 AM

White House launches a Tumblr account that will post letters to Obama

In yet another effort to use social media, the White House started a Tumblr account today. Simply called “Letters to… Read More

Aug 20, 2015, 10:48 AM

Elon Musk’s Hyperloop dreams getting closer to reality, groundbreaking set for 2016

Elon Musk’s dream of putting people into a tube and propelling them at speeds up to 800 mph is one… Read More

Aug 20, 2015, 9:34 AM

Love motor homes? Outdoorsy is like Airbnb for the RV crowd

One of the sharing economy’s newest startups lets you rent out an RV, much like you would a car on… Read More

Aug 20, 2015, 8:36 AM

Docu-series ‘Citizen Mars’ follows 5 of the Mars 100 as they prepare for the ultimate mission

Sure, Matt Damon is fun to watch playing make-believe astronaut, but this new documentary series, Citizen Mars, is following five… Read More

Aug 19, 2015, 1:19 PM

You can now support that giant MegaBot in its epic battle against Japan

Want to play a small part in robot history? When U.S. MegaBots challenged Suidobashi Heavy Industries to the giant robot duel… Read More

Aug 19, 2015, 12:38 PM

‘Reboot the Suit’ a success, Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit to go on display at Smithsonian

The Smithsonian’s campaign to bring back Neil Armstrong’s suit is officially a success. The Kickstarter campaign to “Reboot the Suit”… Read More

Aug 19, 2015, 10:20 AM

Seattle Mayor says city is coping with growing pains: Do you agree?

The clash between Seattle’s growth and how the city is going to handle it is coming to a head. This… Read More

Aug 19, 2015, 10:08 AM

19-year-old spends 2.5 years to build this Lego ‘Legend of Zelda’ castle

This incredible build inspired by Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda has to go down as one of the most amazing feats… Read More

Aug 19, 2015, 9:42 AM

Lost on Mars movie ‘The Martian’ starring Matt Damon shaping up to be the must-see movie this fall

The official trailer for The Martian was released today by 20th Century Fox and does it look like a treat.… Read More

Aug 18, 2015, 6:00 PM

Interview: ‘Mr. Robot’ star Rami Malek on getting inside the mind of a hacker

Sitting across from Mr. Robot star Rami Malek, a person immediately notices his eyes. In a normal environment, like the… Read More

Aug 18, 2015, 11:52 AM

Make any picture into an emoji portrait with this handy online tool

Work/life balance got you down? Take a load off this afternoon with this emoji portrait maker. Via Gizmodo, the simple… Read More