Geek Life – Page 89 of 136

Aug 18, 2015, 11:00 AM

‘Mad Max’ remake with go-karts and paintball guns will make your day

Mad Max: Fury Road gets a more than solid update here with this fan-made remake using go-karts, golf carts, paintball… Read More

Aug 18, 2015, 10:24 AM

UW researchers find high school girls prefer less ‘geeky’ classrooms

Tech companies have long embraced the idea that the more welcoming and comfortable you make a space, the greater the… Read More

Aug 18, 2015, 9:16 AM

Product Hunt’s new live channel lets you chat with tech founders, makers and famous people

Love Product Hunt? You probably do. And now you can chat with some of the most brilliant people on the… Read More

Aug 17, 2015, 3:00 PM

Seattle’s growing pains turning air travel into a major pain at Sea-Tac

If you feel like the last time you flew, you waited in that security line at Sea-Tac forever, you are… Read More

Aug 17, 2015, 2:23 PM

Why Seattle needs better public transportation, in one eye-opening GIF

It’s easy to view Seattle’s mind-numbing traffic problem as insurmountable obstacle. The rapid influx of new residents, combined with the… Read More

Aug 17, 2015, 10:41 AM

Google introduces ‘Project Sunroof’ to make figuring out solar power easier

Google has launched a new project to help people figure out the complexities of installing solar panels. Called Project Sunroof, this… Read More

Aug 17, 2015, 10:06 AM

Join over 600 ‘Triangle Super Fans’ to get your math geek on and Pythagorize Seattle

Math geeks might want to head outside today after work to be part of one of the most famous equations… Read More

Aug 17, 2015, 9:29 AM

‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ books ‘Jurassic World’ director

The next Star Wars trilogy is complete as far as naming directors goes. Lucasfilm announced that the director for Star… Read More

Aug 17, 2015, 8:49 AM

Jeff Bezos paying ‘Top Gear’ guy $250M to come aboard Amazon

Amazon employees reading over the weekend’s news might not want to see this — the New York Post reports that Jeff… Read More

Aug 14, 2015, 2:40 PM

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Mostly accurate tech in a mind-blowing Episode 8

[Spoiler Alert] This article may spoil some of the surprises from Mr. Robot episode eight. If you haven’t watched it… Read More

Aug 14, 2015, 11:56 AM

MIT has engineered ‘BeerBots’ so you never have to leave the couch

It might be every science geek’s dream come true — robots that get you beer. MIT Computer Science and Artificial… Read More

Aug 14, 2015, 10:50 AM

Electronic Sports League bans pro gamers from using pot during contests

Smoking weed and playing video games is about as synonymous as apple pie and America, but the Electronic Sports League has… Read More

Aug 14, 2015, 9:42 AM

These amazing Etsy portraits feature ‘Star Wars’ characters on vacation

If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like if Darth Vader stopped to smell the flowers, here you go.… Read More

Aug 14, 2015, 9:11 AM

You can now groove to Obama’s awesome playlists on Spotify

Bored with all your friends’ picks on Spotify? Give Barack Obama a try. That’s right. Obama curated two playlists for… Read More

Aug 13, 2015, 12:24 PM

New study finds that black bears hate your drones too

It’s not only huge birds of prey that hate pesky drones in their habitats — a new study reveals that black… Read More

Aug 13, 2015, 11:43 AM

Can you go 15 minutes without your phone? Video shows that you probably can’t

A new video from Tech Insider shares some startling facts about modern human behavior and our need to be “connected,” aka entertained, at… Read More

Aug 13, 2015, 11:39 AM

Bar Roulette is the new app that taps Uber and Yelp to break you out of your drinking routine

Do you always go to the same old places to grab drinks? No more. A new web app, Bar Roulette, wants… Read More

Aug 13, 2015, 10:17 AM

‘Sesame Street’ on HBO: New 5-year deal puts beloved kids’ show on channel known for swearing, sex and violence

HBO has long been known as the place for adults to go for adult TV. If you want unfiltered swearing,… Read More

Aug 13, 2015, 9:24 AM

This startup’s parody video of the Drake remix ‘Tuesday’ makes coding look as sexy as a night at the club

As we all know by now, recruiting top talent is tough. Seattle-based cosmetic surgery site RealSelf decided to take a… Read More

Aug 12, 2015, 12:27 PM

GPS trackers and Google are being used to track elephant poachers in Africa

Did you know it’s World Elephant Day? In this report, NPR’s Terry Gross of Fresh Air takes a fascinating look at… Read More

Aug 12, 2015, 11:18 AM

See what it would look like if Werner Herzog directed ‘Ant-Man’

I don’t know about you, but I love me some Werner Herzog. That unmistakable German voice narrating some of the most… Read More

Aug 12, 2015, 10:35 AM

From ‘poop to potable,’ here’s the latest on Bill Gates’ favorite machine for turning feces into drinking water

It’s not often you get to see a working concept turned into a positive solution so fast. The Janicki Omni Processor, which turns… Read More

Aug 12, 2015, 9:37 AM

Film about Bill Nye breaks Kickstarter record for most-funded documentary

The Bill Nye Film is now the most funded documentary project on Kickstarter ever. The idea of independent filmmakers David Alvarado and… Read More

Aug 12, 2015, 8:53 AM

Watch this fierce Australian eagle knock this drone right out of the sky

In the battle of eagle vs. drone here, guess who wins? This Australian wedge-tailed eagle — that region’s largest bird… Read More

Aug 11, 2015, 12:42 PM

Seattle ranks in top 3 when it comes to throwing pool parties

Seattle ranks in the top three cities when it comes to throwing pool parties. Huh? That’s right. At least according… Read More

Aug 11, 2015, 12:09 PM

From tech mogul to hotel magnate, Bill Gates’ company exploring takeover of luxury hotel group

Most know Bill Gates as Microsoft’s co-founder and one of the world’s leading philanthropists, but did you know that he’s also one… Read More

Aug 11, 2015, 10:16 AM

Geocaching turns 15 and is throwing a huge block party in Seattle this weekend

If you’re looking for a fun activity this weekend, look no further: Seattle-based Geocaching is throwing a block party to… Read More

Aug 11, 2015, 10:04 AM

‘Catfished by a brogrammer’: Seattle artist dumps guitarist after discovering he’s one of those tech guys ‘ruining the city’

A techie tried to date an artist and it went very, very wrong. And when it made it to the radio,… Read More

Aug 11, 2015, 7:00 AM

Seattle’s ‘most eligible’ single professionals discuss dating, offer advice for success

What’s the worst part of dating in Seattle? Do you like dating apps? Has the growth of Amazon.com and other tech… Read More

Aug 10, 2015, 12:10 PM

Paul Allen’s latest recovery efforts bring up the bell from battleship HMS Hood

Paul Allen’s team had another big win this past weekend when they successfully recovered the bell from the British battleship… Read More