Geek Life – Page 95 of 137

Jul 1, 2015, 11:32 AM

‘Steve Jobs,’ featuring Michael Fassbender, might be the awesome biopic we’ve been waiting for

Certainly one of the most iconic people in the history of tech, Apple’s co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs has been… Read More

Jul 1, 2015, 10:59 AM

It’s Tesla vs. Dodge in this ultimate test for speed

Love fast cars and the science behind them? This Consumer Reports test is totally for you. Today, Consumer Reports posted… Read More

Jul 1, 2015, 10:13 AM

Michelle Obama announces end of photo and social media ban at White House via YouTube

If you are planning a visit to the White House anytime soon, please note: Your smartphones and cameras are now… Read More

Jul 1, 2015, 9:58 AM

Meet Grillo, an early warning system for earthquakes that only costs $50

In Seattle, it’s not a question of if, it’s the question of when the next big earthquake will hit. Perhaps… Read More

Jul 1, 2015, 8:54 AM

NASA reveals cool-looking prototype drone for Mars

NASA’s new drone intended to collect data on Mars has taken a page from the boomerang. NASA is preparing to… Read More

Jun 30, 2015, 11:26 AM

The Andreessens just gave $250K to support LGBT groups in tech

Here is some fantastic news to close out Pride Month: Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and his wife philanthropist Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen are giving… Read More

Jun 30, 2015, 10:38 AM

Ask Apple’s Siri what is ‘zero divided by zero’ for her epic answer

Dang, Siri, that’s some cold s%*t. If you ask Apple’s usually chipper helper anything — closest Thai restaurant, next rest… Read More

Jun 30, 2015, 10:12 AM

Decorate in 3D with the new Rooomy app

Imagine a future where you can see how furniture looks in your space before investing in a trip to IKEA? That… Read More

Jun 30, 2015, 9:03 AM

Drone crashes into woman, knocking her unconscious at Seattle Pride Parade

Celebrating Seattle Pride at Sunday’s parade turned into a not-so-awesome day for one woman when she was knocked unconscious by a… Read More

Jun 30, 2015, 8:41 AM

Microsoft pitches Minecraft to teachers as a key tool for classrooms

Could Minecraft become as essential in the classroom as pencils and paper? Perhaps so. Microsoft has launched a new site to help… Read More

Jun 29, 2015, 12:27 PM

Drug-delivering microchips one step closer to market, thanks in part to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

A biotech company that received some of its first major funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced… Read More

Jun 29, 2015, 11:07 AM

Google Maps to include railroad crossings to reduce accidents

Railroad crossings can be some of most dangerous things any driver comes across. Finally, these intersections will appear in Google Maps.… Read More

Jun 29, 2015, 10:04 AM

In California case of drone vs. gun, drone wins

Fights over drones are increasingly common, but rarely do we hear of one making it to court. Until now. A… Read More

Jun 29, 2015, 9:24 AM

Solar Impulse finally en route to Hawaii with epic Pacific Ocean crossing

After delays and a slight change in plans, the first-of-its-kind flight around the world by a solar plane finally took… Read More

Jun 29, 2015, 8:36 AM

This DIY hack for an air conditioner has nearly 3M views on YouTube

If you made it through this weekend, but are looking ahead at this heat wave and thinking about buying an… Read More

Jun 26, 2015, 11:19 AM

New printer will make your daily cup of coffee into a piece of art

Think that little foam leaf your barista puts on your morning joe is impressive? Check this out. A new printer… Read More

Jun 26, 2015, 10:33 AM

Nintendo announces same-sex marriages in ‘Fire Emblem Fates’

Nintendo confirmed this week that its new Fire Emblem game will include same-sex marriages. According to Polygon, Fire Emblem Fates,… Read More

Jun 26, 2015, 9:38 AM

Disney World parks officially banning selfie sticks

Next time you pack up for the wonderful world of Disney, you’ll want to leave the selfie stick at home.… Read More

Jun 26, 2015, 9:21 AM

Delphi and Google self-driving cars nearly collide, bringing up questions of safety

Oops. Maybe those self-driving cars aren’t as safe as we think. Reuters reports that two self-driving cars — one Google’s,… Read More

Jun 26, 2015, 8:46 AM

Supreme Court rules for same-sex marriage, and Twitter explodes with joy

The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision today, ruling that same-sex marriage is legal. The Court ruled 5-4, with Justice… Read More

Jun 25, 2015, 12:01 PM

Google Street View’s first vertical climb at El Capitan is simply amazing

Want to see what it’s like to climb El Capitan? Now you can. Google announced its first-ever vertical Street View collection… Read More

Jun 25, 2015, 11:04 AM

Massive Uber protests in Paris block airports, fire up Courtney Love on Twitter

An Uber protest in Paris with cab drivers blocking entrances to the airports has turned downright nasty. As Reuters reports,… Read More

Jun 25, 2015, 10:30 AM

Out in Tech: What it’s like to be LGBT in an industry struggling with diversity

Liz Rush was excited to put her new coding skills to the test when she took her first internship at… Read More

Jun 25, 2015, 9:41 AM

Netflix to dominate by 2016: Streaming service to attract a larger audience than any major broadcast network

Wow, as if we needed any other indication that streaming is becoming the norm, Netflix is about to attract… Read More

Jun 25, 2015, 8:45 AM

Amazon gives green light for third season of ‘Transparent,’ signs exclusive deal with creator Soloway

Amazon’s original Golden Globe Award-winning series Transparent is one of the best shows via a streaming service — and now… Read More

Jun 24, 2015, 12:05 PM

Say goodbye to plastic Legos: Company looking for sustainable option

In the future, you will be able to have your Legos and feel better about it, too. The company has announced that… Read More

Jun 24, 2015, 10:43 AM

Seattle loves its gadgets, third ‘least klutzy’ city in America

A dropped smartphone often results in that cringe-worthy “oh, s#*%” moment of when you watch it hit the ground and… Read More

Jun 24, 2015, 8:34 AM

Lexus announces that it’s made a real hoverboard you can ride

In the race for a real hoverboard that you, the happy consumer, can actually get your hands on and ride,… Read More

Jun 24, 2015, 8:06 AM

Need a beach read? Amazon releases ‘Best Books of 2015 So Far’

In the nick of time for the Fourth of July, Amazon has released its “Best Books of 2015 So Far”… Read More

Jun 23, 2015, 12:30 PM

Google announces health band that will connect patients to doctors

Google is developing a band that will track your health stats and send the data directly to your doctor. As reported by… Read More