Geek Life – Page 9 of 136

Jun 12, 2023, 12:41 PM

The Great Gatesby? Green beacon at Bill Gates’ lakeside mansion lights up a literary mystery

Bill Gates has made no secret of his love for “The Great Gatsby,” the classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald… Read More

Jun 5, 2023, 12:54 PM

Google’s search for top doodle ends with sixth grader’s artwork inspired by life with her sisters

Like a lot of kids, Rebecca Wu has been doodling for quite some time. Her dad said she first started… Read More

May 31, 2023, 2:52 PM

Bellevue student’s Google Doodle artwork reaches top five in contest, with chance to be on homepage

Rebecca Wu is one step away from gaining Google homepage fame — and some serious cash. Rebecca, a student at… Read More

May 26, 2023, 7:37 AM

Inside ‘Stranger Things: The Experience’ in Seattle, where fans feel like part of the Netflix hit drama

The dream of the ’90s might be alive in Portland, but the thrill of the ’80s has new life in… Read More

May 25, 2023, 7:16 AM

He sang about life as ChatGPT, but this opera pro needed his human creativity to fix AI’s lyrics

When he took the stage last week at the GeekWire Awards as the human embodiment of ChatGPT, accomplished singer Robert… Read More

May 22, 2023, 1:48 PM

Reports: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez engaged

Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez are reportedly engaged, four years after the couple first went public with their… Read More

May 22, 2023, 9:28 AM

Bellevue student’s artwork among 55 finalists in ‘Doodle for Google’ contest

A student at the International School in Bellevue, Wash., is among the finalists in the Doodle for Google contest, and… Read More

May 19, 2023, 2:23 PM

Jeff Bezos’ huge sailing yacht has a carved figurehead that looks a lot like his girlfriend

Jeff Bezos has finally been spotted aboard the $500 million sailing yacht that he’s been rumored to be the owner… Read More

May 19, 2023, 10:30 AM

Photos: Geeking out inside the GeekWire Awards with surprise guests, a lovable droid and more

Bee boop beep beep boo dee doo weeeeeeeee! We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, R2-D2. The 2023 GeekWire Awards… Read More

May 15, 2023, 8:32 AM

College dropout Bill Gates shares advice he never heard at the graduation he never had

Despite dropping out of Harvard University after only three semesters, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates managed to carve out a pretty… Read More

May 12, 2023, 2:16 PM

Seahawks use AI to generate schedule art as NFL teams try to one up each other on social media

NFL teams have been having a ball the past couple days with social media posts tied to the release of… Read More

May 12, 2023, 10:06 AM

Lights, camera, reaction: Cinerama fans rejoice at news that beloved Seattle theater will live on

The news that one historic theater would live on had people cheering at another historic theater on the other side… Read More

May 11, 2023, 7:15 PM

Cinerama is saved! Seattle film nonprofit SIFF acquires historic theater from Paul Allen estate

Seattle film lovers got their Hollywood ending. The nonprofit film and education organization SIFF acquired the Cinerama from the estate… Read More

May 4, 2023, 6:51 AM

Inside the ultimate Star Wars house, where two fans built a galaxy-sized collection of toys and more

On a piece of wooded property not that far, far away from Seattle, a life-size C-3PO figure is visible through… Read More

Apr 17, 2023, 1:56 PM

Flying Heritage museum, sold last year by Paul Allen’s estate, sets reopening date

The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum — started by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2004, closed during the pandemic in 2020… Read More

Apr 12, 2023, 12:06 PM

Netflix turning a Seattle warehouse Upside Down with interactive ‘Stranger Things: The Experience’

Seattle is going to put on its best Hawkins, Ind., impersonation when “Stranger Things: The Experience” sets up in a… Read More

Apr 4, 2023, 8:52 AM

Former Microsoft president donates 48 Alexander Calder works and $10M to Seattle Art Museum

Former Microsoft President Jon Shirley and his wife Kim are gifting a significant collection of works by sculptor Alexander Calder… Read More

Mar 30, 2023, 4:16 PM

LEGO builder’s T-Mobile Park gets major upgrade in time for Seattle Mariners season opener

It’s Opening Day at T-Mobile Park — both the real version of the Seattle Mariners ballpark and the LEGO version, which… Read More

Mar 29, 2023, 11:28 AM

Bill Gates crosses busy London in an autonomous vehicle and sees where driving is headed

Bill Gates is a self-professed car guy who finds something meditative about driving. He’s even gotten himself into trouble with… Read More

Mar 29, 2023, 8:34 AM

Collaboration — and couches: Remitly rethinks its downtown Seattle office for a new era of work

On the 24th floor of a downtown Seattle skyscraper, Remitly is feeling out the so-called future of work. And they’re… Read More

Mar 28, 2023, 12:26 PM

Amazon’s tech is a hit: Seattle Mariners add three more stadium stores featuring ‘Just Walk Out’

Technology and tech culture are taking a permanent spot in the lineup at T-Mobile Park this season. The Seattle Mariners… Read More

Mar 24, 2023, 2:30 PM

Remembering Jon Strongbow, a mainstay of Seattle’s art scene

Friends and family of the late Seattle artist Jon Strongbow gathered for a memorial panel earlier this month at Emerald… Read More

Mar 22, 2023, 5:20 PM

WNDR-ful for downtown Seattle: Inside the new immersive museum that blends art and tech

If you’ve been wondering what it will take to entice more people to visit downtown Seattle, it might just be… Read More

Mar 16, 2023, 2:28 PM

Website takes bloom to provide latest info on when to visit UW’s iconic cherry blossoms

The beloved cherry blossoms at the University of Washington in Seattle haven’t popped into full splendor yet, but a new… Read More

Mar 16, 2023, 6:00 AM

Meet the Seattle Orcas: New pro cricket team is backed by Microsoft CEO and other tech leaders

Make room, Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, Storm and others. Seattle has a new professional sports team ready to tap into a… Read More

Mar 11, 2023, 8:00 AM

Dancing with the cloud: Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky takes steps to fight homelessness

There’s no dancing around the seriousness of the homelessness crisis in Seattle. But a group of notable personalities in the… Read More

Mar 7, 2023, 11:43 AM

Giant sailing yacht linked to Jeff Bezos spotted undergoing sea trials

A giant sailing yacht rumored to have been built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been spotted undergoing sea trails.… Read More

Mar 6, 2023, 8:36 PM

Who is Melinda French Gates? Pivotal Ventures founder presents answers for ‘Jeopardy’ category

Melinda French Gates played a pivotal role on “Jeopardy” on Monday night, serving as the answer reader for a Double… Read More

Mar 3, 2023, 5:55 PM

Photos: All dressed up with someplace to go, geeks turn out for Comic Con at new Seattle venue

If Seattle needs a hero to help its downtown emerge from a pandemic-induced funk, that person might just be wandering… Read More

Feb 27, 2023, 5:41 PM

Seattle teen reveals how much carbon the ultra-rich emit from their private jets

A Seattle teen is creating a bit of turbulence with a website tallying the carbon emissions of the ultra-rich traveling… Read More