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Jun 3, 2015, 10:03 AM

Meet Modulus, a 16-function, multi-tool wallet that fits right in your pocket

It’s like a Leatherman meets a wallet: The Modulus is a handy-dandy little wallet of tools, which also happens to… Read More

Jun 3, 2015, 9:09 AM

Pixar trailer for ‘The Good Dinosaur’ asks, ‘What if dinosaurs survived?’

What if an asteroid never hit the earth, wiping out the dinosaurs? That’s the question the Disney/Pixar film The Good… Read More

Jun 2, 2015, 11:12 AM

Disney’s Playmation lets kids connect via wearables and move like an Avenger

Today, Disney announced a new line of toys that are a mash-up of wearable tech, action characters and gaming adventures in… Read More

Jun 2, 2015, 10:31 AM

Seattle area ranks in the top 5 for new STEM grads

It’s graduation time, and one of the biggest challenges facing those with fresh diplomas today is just finding that first… Read More

Jun 2, 2015, 9:33 AM

Backing out of Hot Topic deal, Geeknet goes with GameStop

One-stop shopping for all your geeky wares just got a new home. Geeknet, home to ThinkGeek, has terminated its agreement… Read More

Jun 2, 2015, 8:53 AM

Another Twitter record smashed: Caitlyn Jenner beats Obama’s record to 1M followers

Wow, talk about fast. Caitlyn Jenner posted her very first tweet yesterday — and amassed more than 1 million followers in… Read More

Jun 2, 2015, 8:15 AM

Seattle tops Amazon’s ‘Most Well-Read Cities’ list

Seattle is filled with tech geeks — and bookworms. According to Amazon, our fair city tops their list of the… Read More

Jun 1, 2015, 10:29 AM

‘Half-baked’ comic heroes get a second look in new book by Redmond blogger

Comics fans who are interested in the more obscure, oft-forgotten superheroes of old will want to take a gander at… Read More

Jun 1, 2015, 10:01 AM

Lego Worlds might give Minecraft a run for its money

Fans of Lego and games like Minecraft, rejoice. You can go online and play a beta version of Lego Worlds… Read More

Jun 1, 2015, 9:25 AM

Facebook is king when it comes to political news for Millennials

Forget tuning into the Nightly News, CNN or MSNBC — Millennials are increasingly getting the bulk of their political news… Read More

Jun 1, 2015, 8:54 AM

Heads up: Seattle police are targeting drivers on cell phones

In case you needed just one more reason to get off your cell phone while driving, here’s a good one:… Read More

May 29, 2015, 11:51 AM

Enter this international Minecraft ‘Builder Bowl’ tournament for a chance at the Paris finals

We already know the world of Minecraft can be a fun, creative — albeit at times — terrifying place. Now… Read More

May 29, 2015, 10:44 AM

This app lets students anonymously report bullying and crime

A mantra around the country is if you see something, say something. But that might be harder than it sounds… Read More

May 29, 2015, 10:09 AM

Boeing’s electromagnetic CHAMP can knock out power with a simple flyby

A stealth aircraft that can send electromagnetic pulses to knock out power is a reality. That’s the news in this video… Read More

May 29, 2015, 9:15 AM

Amazon Prime’s musical commercial racks up over 3M YouTube views in a month

Have you seen one of Amazon’s latest commercials for Prime? If not, you might be one of the few. Posted… Read More

May 29, 2015, 8:58 AM

Let’s talk about sex, baby: This sex history calculator will give you the lowdown on your number

Hey, it’s Friday. If you’re not already planning on cocktails on a sunny patio, where you can gleefully swipe through… Read More

May 28, 2015, 11:01 AM

Tea Party ‘firebrand’ Ted Cruz addicted to PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies

Oh, Ted Cruz. The Texas senator told the Daily Beast that he has an addiction of sorts — a video… Read More

May 28, 2015, 9:45 AM

Bill Gates’ greatest fear for humanity is absolutely terrifying — and likely to happen

Holy moly. When one of the world’s smartest men puts the likelihood of a major catastrophe happening at “well over 50… Read More

May 28, 2015, 9:01 AM

Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs: Steve Wozniak talks about Nat Geo’s new show ‘American Genius’

The road to genius superstardom is hardly paved with daisies and chocolate. It takes a lot of work to get… Read More

May 27, 2015, 11:06 AM

This Pizza Hut box transforms into a movie projector

These ad campaigns jazzing up your food experience are getting better and better. Not to be outdone by the Tray Typer,… Read More

May 27, 2015, 10:35 AM

These Minecraft numbers will blow your mind

It’s amazing what data can do to paint a picture. Here Wired Video has crunched the numbers behind the world… Read More

May 27, 2015, 9:58 AM

Sound Transit’s train on track, U-District one step closer to being ideal tech hub

The University District is one step closer to becoming a more attractive tech hub. Sound Transit announced this week that… Read More

May 27, 2015, 8:28 AM

Disney is working on making popular animated characters into robots

Your favorite Disney characters at its theme parks might soon be robots. Disney Research is developing a way to bring… Read More

May 27, 2015, 7:42 AM

The highest-rated show on Netflix isn’t ‘House of Cards’ anymore

A lot of people were watching this fight very closely. Eventually something had to knock House of Cards, Breaking Bad and… Read More

May 27, 2015, 7:41 AM

Watch Bill Nye try to comprehend the white woman’s universe on ‘Inside Amy Schumer’

Finally, science and ridiculous belief systems collide head on in this skit on Inside Amy Schumer. Bill Nye tries to… Read More

May 26, 2015, 10:41 AM

New ferry reservation system faces — and mostly passes — Memorial Day test

The online ferry reservation system implemented to alleviate traffic to and from the San Juans appears to be working. That’s… Read More

May 26, 2015, 9:54 AM

Melinda Gates is No. 3 in Forbes’ ‘World’s Most Powerful Women’ list

Melinda Gates joined some highly esteemed company in the latest Forbes‘ list. According to the media giant, the co-chair of… Read More

May 26, 2015, 9:26 AM

In China, these lucky workers get to go to Star Trek’s Enterprise every day

In a move that can only be described as the ultimate display of fandom, a Chinese company has built its… Read More

May 26, 2015, 9:04 AM

Forget food: In Silicon Valley, chugging protein drinks is the latest trend

Food is so pre-bubble burst of the ’90s. Why stop and eat when you can guzzle away at protein packs… Read More

May 22, 2015, 11:32 AM

This excellent short film features some of the coolest biohacks in the Pacific Northwest

Biohacks — or ways to monitor, improve or even modify the human body — are incredibly compelling. It’s the stuff… Read More