Geek Life – Page 91 of 137

Aug 3, 2015, 8:52 AM

End of the road for hitchBOT, robot meets its demise in Philly

A social experiment by Canadian researchers on whether robots can trust humans has come to a brief and brutal end… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 12:14 PM

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Hunting for flaws in an intense Episode 6

[Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t seen the latest episode of Mr. Robot yet, you may want to come back to read… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 11:53 AM

Mark Zuckerberg expecting a baby girl, shares details of ‘struggle’ to have family on Facebook

Get ready for baby Zuck. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg used the platform to announce he is expecting a baby girl with… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 11:29 AM

The next great experiment in space? Aging whisky

Forget oak barrels — Japanese distillery Suntory is sending its world-famous whisky to age in space. That’s right. Suntory is conducting… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 10:40 AM

Meet StemBox, the subscription service that delivers science experiments to your door

There are subscription services for clothes, makeup and even your dog, but now one Seattle-area biologist is introducing a subscription… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 9:22 AM

Anthony Bourdain drops by Nathan Myhrvold’s Modernist Cuisine Cooking Lab for lunch

He’s probably one of the most famous — or at least the most famous roving — chef in the world.… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 8:36 AM

Netflix to deliver new Marvel show every six months

If you loved Daredevil — and a lot of people did as it was the highest-rated show on Netflix this… Read More

Jul 30, 2015, 1:27 PM

See how the Sharks invest: Angel investor crunches the numbers on ‘Shark Tank’

How do the sharks on Shark Tank tend to invest? Thanks to one angel investor and VC firm co-founder, we… Read More

Jul 30, 2015, 10:33 AM

Uber moves on from kittens and ice cream, ‘Biketenders’ will deliver booze directly to you

Uber is upping the ante this weekend, using the age-old trick of alcohol to win your affection and dollars. Tomorrow… Read More

Jul 30, 2015, 9:57 AM

‘Top Gear’ guys headed to Amazon, new show to start in 2016

In yet another move this week to acquire new shows for its Prime audience, Amazon has inked a deal with… Read More

Jul 30, 2015, 9:17 AM

Celebs cut and executive director resigns from Battlestar Galactica fest, but geeky show still on, organizers say

To say that Galacticon 4 has had a tumultuous week would be an understatement. The Seattle Battlestar Galactica fest, scheduled for this… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 2:17 PM

Watch this Irish improv duo rap about Windows 10 at Microsoft’s launch party in London

Launch parties are happening all over the world for Microsoft’s new Windows 10 operating system. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is in… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 12:13 PM

KFC makes a chicken bucket that also prints photos, but only in Canada

Headed up north soon? Perhaps you might snag a KFC chicken bucket that also happens to be a Bluetooth photo… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 11:33 AM

‘Breaking Bad’s’ Bryan Cranston is back! Amazon picks up his pilot for ‘Sneaky Pete’

Breaking Bad is long over, but Bryan Cranston has finally found a new home for his pilot project with Amazon… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 10:43 AM

Tired of dress codes? Work at Betabrand, wear pretty much whatever the heck you want

Hewlett-Packard techies looking for a new gig based on the so-called email that made its way around the Internets banning… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 9:50 AM

Seattle man one of five finalists in ‘The Next MacGyver’ contest

The five finalists who may make the next great show about a female MacGyver were announced this week — and… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 8:30 AM

Here’s your chance to take a shot with an awesome jet parked at Westlake downtown

Those strolling downtown will get a treat this week — a jet is parked at Westlake today through Sunday for the… Read More

Jul 28, 2015, 11:34 AM

Paul Allen’s Vulcan announces dedicated art space at Allen Institute in South Lake Union

He’s known for supporting tech, music and ocean conservation, and now Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is adding one more thing to… Read More

Jul 28, 2015, 10:34 AM

Cyclist with GoPro captures footage of the SUV that hit him

Busy Dexter is once again the site of a cyclist/vehicle incident — this time involving a hit-and-run captured by… Read More

Jul 28, 2015, 9:04 AM

This behind-the-scenes video shows how the Coolest Cooler was made

Still waiting on your Coolest Cooler? This video from MakerBot Stories might help convince you that your purchase is worth the… Read More

Jul 27, 2015, 12:22 PM

Uber rival to deliver champagne, hopes to attract upscale clientele

Ride-hailing app Gett has raised more than $200 million in funding — and it’s celebrating with champagne. Lots of champagne, it… Read More

Jul 27, 2015, 11:21 AM

No T-shirts, no shorts, no mandals? Hewlett-Packard bans sloppy summer fashion for some

Summer brings out perhaps the worst fashion mistakes when it comes to dressing for work, and Hewlett-Packard has apparently just… Read More

Jul 27, 2015, 11:03 AM

Seattle breaks 20 heat records in one year, new analysis shows

If you’ve spent the past few months cursing Seattle’s unwritten no-air-conditioning-rule, you’re not alone. Typically, the region’s cool, temperate climate… Read More

Jul 27, 2015, 10:19 AM

This fighter jet launches like a rocket in this ‘spectacular’ vertical takeoff video

If you’re excited that the Blue Angels are back in town for Seafair this week, this video is for you.… Read More

Jul 27, 2015, 9:40 AM

Hawking, Musk and Wozniak sign letter to ban autonomous weapons, prevent global AI arms race

If you’re thinking about posting any questions to Stephen Hawking’s Reddit AMA today, perhaps the latest letter from the Future of… Read More

Jul 27, 2015, 8:56 AM

New site Seattle Review of Books promises full reviews, relevant news for book lovers

In the world of books, it’s sometimes tough to find reviews that don’t come from Amazon. Now, a new site… Read More

Jul 24, 2015, 12:24 PM

NASA’s Pluto update shows flowing ice, haze and a color-enhanced photo you’ve got to see

Today, NASA’s New Horizons team delivered the latest round of updates from that historic Pluto flyby. The new pictures reveal… Read More

Jul 24, 2015, 11:25 AM

Get your questions ready for Stephen Hawking’s Reddit AMA next week

If you’ve ever wanted to ask Stephen Hawking anything this is your chance. He’ll be taking questions next week on… Read More

Jul 24, 2015, 10:45 AM

‘Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine’s’ trailer makes movie look absolutely amazing

Mashable released the first exclusive new trailer of the upcoming Steve Jobs film, The Man in the Machine, and hold… Read More

Jul 24, 2015, 9:07 AM

Nintendo to hold ‘Super Mario Maker’ hackathon at Facebook HQ to celebrate launch of game

Next week, Facebook staffers will get to test their mettle when it comes to designing a level for Nintendo’s Super Mario… Read More