Geek Life – Page 92 of 136

Jul 22, 2015, 8:21 AM

Mac from ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ to direct ‘Minecraft’ movie

Mojang has named the director for its upcoming Minecraft movie and it is none other than that lovable doofus from… Read More

Jul 21, 2015, 4:54 PM

‘Bazillion Dollar Club’ sneak peek: Syfy show stars Dave McClure and Brady Forrest

What happens when a software accelerator and hardware accelerator join forces in search of a new wave of breakthrough startups? That’s the premise of… Read More

Jul 21, 2015, 11:29 AM

Sign up for happy hour app Hotspot, get a free drink

Hankering for a free drink? When you download Hotspot, an app that lets you know the best drink prices in… Read More

Jul 21, 2015, 11:03 AM

Microsoft Windows ninja cat returns riding a T. Rex

Microsoft is having some fun with Windows today and bringing back its popular ninja cat with a few new looks.… Read More

Jul 21, 2015, 10:28 AM

GoPro unveils licensing site so users can sell footage

GoPro encourages everyone to be a hero, but now users who are adept at taking stellar footage have the opportunity to sell… Read More

Jul 21, 2015, 9:18 AM

Watch remote hackers easily take control of this Jeep

In a great digital experiment, Wired reporter Andy Greenberg played the roll of “crash-test dummy” as two hackers took him for the… Read More

Jul 21, 2015, 8:39 AM

NASA releases new image of Earth nothing short of ‘epic’

NASA released an ‘epic’ shot of Earth this week. The image was captured by the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite… Read More

Jul 20, 2015, 1:13 PM

Rush at 40: The geeky Canadian rockers are still at the top of their game

Rush, the Canadian rock trio, played to a sold-out crowd of music geeks at Key Arena in Seattle last night… Read More

Jul 20, 2015, 11:59 AM

UW engineering student one of 12 finalists in ‘The Next MacGyver’ contest

UW doctoral candidate Nao Murakami just might be the one to invent the next great Lady MacGyver. Murakami is one… Read More

Jul 20, 2015, 11:27 AM

Uber and Lyft drivers make more in NYC; Seattle drivers rank No. 13 for earnings per trip

If you are an Uber or Lyft driver in Seattle, you probably average around $11 to $13 per trip. A… Read More

Jul 20, 2015, 10:39 AM

GE’s #DroneWeek features 5 days of engineering feats shot entirely with drones

GE is giving an inside look at five of its facilities and most powerful machines this week — all shot… Read More

Jul 20, 2015, 10:05 AM

Wilco releases album called ‘Star Wars’ because why not?

In perhaps one of the greatest new marketing moves ever, Chicago-based band Wilco released an album on its site called… Read More

Jul 20, 2015, 9:28 AM

Linus Torvalds takes a ‘not pukey’ ride in a fighter jet at Oregon International Air Show

Linus Torvalds, Linux creator and one of our favorite geeks only getting edged out by Nikola Tesla in our Geek… Read More

Jul 20, 2015, 8:55 AM

First legal drone delivery in U.S. carries medical supplies, called ‘Kitty Hawk’ moment

The first legal drone delivery has happened in the United States. No, it wasn’t an Amazon drone delivering some headphones… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 3:46 PM

My Own Private Comic-Con: Personal notes from the giant pop culture convention

Commentary, photos and videos of International Comic-Con 2015’s big moments abound. Most are written in the moment, reporting the sights and… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 11:33 AM

Cleaning site Homejoy to shutter July 31 due to battling worker classification lawsuits

If you have any Homejoy deals in your hopper, you might want to book that appointment stat. According to Re/Code,… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 10:54 AM

NASA’s latest on Pluto? Icy plains and an awesome animated flyover video

We now know Pluto is home to an icy mountain range, but today’s briefing and new photos from NASA show… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 10:27 AM

Fool me once, twice, 30 times? ‘Ant-Man’ Paul Rudd pulls ‘Mac and Me’ prank again on Conan

Marvel’s latest, Ant-Man, opens nationwide today, and Paul Rudd dropped by Conan last night to discuss the film and, of… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 9:51 AM

These paper-thin solar panels will charge gear on the go

Campers, hikers and anyone on the go will appreciate this — paper-thin, portable solar panels that charge devices on the… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 9:08 AM

From sea to shining sea, meet hitchBOT, the hitchhiking robot that’s crossing the U.S.

A hitchhiking robot leaves Massachusetts today with plans to cross the entire country — with a little help from its… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 8:20 AM

Google self-driving car rear-ended, company reports first injuries

Google’s self-driving cars have had a fairly solid safety record so far, but this week, the company reported its first-ever… Read More

Jul 16, 2015, 11:39 AM

Big Emmy nods for HBO and ‘Game of Thrones,’ and Amazon snags 12 with help from ‘Transparent’

The Emmy nominations were released this morning, and HBO is king with 126 nominations, including 24 nods for the most-nominated… Read More

Jul 16, 2015, 10:40 AM

Nordstrom puts huge Instagram on flagship store roof for Anniversary Sale

It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year if you love Nordstrom — the store’s annual Anniversary Sale.… Read More

Jul 16, 2015, 10:33 AM

Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ picks up Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One

Marvel’s Doctor Strange added one more awesome cast member — Tilda Swinton will play the Ancient One. As reported by ScreenCrush, Swinton joins Benedict… Read More

Jul 16, 2015, 9:18 AM

Are you always on? Report finds most adults never get off the grid, sleep with smartphones

Are you always checking your smartphone? If so, you’re not alone. This new Bank of America Trends in Consumer Mobility Report has… Read More

Jul 16, 2015, 8:34 AM

Whoops: Lucky Redditors snag Amazon Prime Day’s biggest deal, the LG G4, for $0.01

As everyone and their dog knows, yesterday was Amazon Prime Day. And, if you’re like many, you probably logged online,… Read More

Jul 16, 2015, 7:49 AM

Emojiballs: Baden Sports unveils new rubber balls with emojis

The emoji craze has arrived — in ball form. Baden, a 36-year-old sports equipment manufacturer based in Renton, Wash., today… Read More

Jul 15, 2015, 2:24 PM

NASA’s latest photos of Pluto show ice mountains reaching 11,000 feet high

NASA has released the next batch of images from New Horizons’ historic Pluto flyby — and this group is mesmerizing,… Read More

Jul 15, 2015, 10:59 AM

This is what it might look like if a Jedi put on a GoPro

Obviously a fan of Star Wars, YouTuber Bill Parker made this video of a Jedi Knight putting on a GoPro,… Read More

Jul 15, 2015, 10:29 AM

Amazon goes Hollywood: Jeff Bezos talks ‘Transparent,’ Woody Allen and Prime

In everything coming up Amazon today, Jeff Bezos and his entertainment crew landed the cover of the latest issue of… Read More