Geek Life – Page 91 of 136

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

Jul 23, 2015, 11:34 AM

Apple announces support for landmark LGBT Equality Act

Apple announced its support for the historic Equality Act being introduced in Congress today. The Act would establish equality for all LGBT… Read More

Jul 23, 2015, 10:48 AM

‘Batman v. Superman’ meets ‘Always Sunny’s’ ‘Dayman’ in this hilarious mashup

The master of “karate and friendship for everyone” Dayman gets into the Batman v. Superman action in this hilarious video.… Read More

Jul 23, 2015, 10:45 AM

New Space Needle virtual reality app’s views from 600 feet up will give you chills

Feel like taking a seaplane over Lake Union today? How about walking the Space Needle’s halo? Well, you can. The… Read More

Jul 23, 2015, 10:18 AM

Watch this drone rescue another drone after drinking and droning incident

We’ve written about the perils of drinking and droning in the past, but never a follow-up rescue mission. This YouTube… Read More

Jul 23, 2015, 9:44 AM

‘Coolest Cooler’ to start shipping tomorrow, summer not totally ruined

Ticked-off customers of the Coolest Cooler should take note — the coolers are supposed to start shipping tomorrow, according to… Read More

Jul 22, 2015, 5:24 PM

How to zap bullying: Pop Culture Hero Coalition encourages real-life heroism at Comic-Con

Fridays at Banning High School in Wilmington, Calif., were spirit days in 1979. The cheerleaders wore their short-skirted uniforms, the football… Read More

Jul 22, 2015, 12:14 PM

New trailer for James Bond film ‘Spectre’ delivers all the action and eye candy you want

The new trailer for the next James Bond flick Spectre is out, and 007 fans are freaking out over it, with everyone… Read More

Jul 22, 2015, 11:35 AM

Emojis go Hollywood: Major movie is in the works from Sony

Emoji. Those little things have already dominated texting and social feeds. And now emoji are ready to take on their next… Read More

Jul 22, 2015, 10:49 AM

Money doesn’t buy meaning: Report on meaningful jobs finds gigs that serve people rank high, pickers not so much

Does “picking” make the world a worse place? According to a worker survey by compensation database PayScale, people who work as… Read More

Jul 22, 2015, 9:51 AM

Google’s ‘Your Timeline’ feature shows you everywhere you’ve been

Google announced a new feature yesterday called Your Timeline, which essentially maps out your path. While the company touts it… Read More

Jul 22, 2015, 9:13 AM

One small step for man, one giant leap on Kickstarter: Smithsonian wants to reboot Armstrong’s moon suit

The spacesuits hanging in the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s Apollo 11 Moon landing exhibit? Replicas. Not anymore if… Read More