A random yet extremely fascinating image popped up on Google+ this week (yes, I still check it). Hugo Seijas had shared an image with tech journalist Mike Elgan — a screenshot of a… Read More
Susannah Malarkey made headlines Wednesday when she announced her exit from the Technology Alliance after 20 years serving as the organization’s executive director. “Since I have been the only executive… Read More
LAS VEGAS — Sony CEO Kaz Hirai wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room at his company’s CES press conference on Monday afternoon. Hirai began his talk by discussing… Read More
Anyone who’s attended a happy hour recognizes the inevitable “who’s watching what” conversation. Scandal viewers can’t believe the latest plot twist. Game of Thrones diehards commiserate over the latest untimely death. Doctor Who fans… Read More
I can count on one hand the number of films that have brought me to tears since I first watched Simba fruitlessly try to revive his father — but The Theory… Read More
In our increasingly digital lives old, analog touchstones can be more than nostalgic — they can help ground us and remind us of what it is to be a living breathing… Read More
The ubiquity of mobile devices and streaming video has changed the entertainment landscape, as an increasing number of viewers now watch TV and movies via streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and… Read More
Over the past five days the 11th annual Decibel Festival drew thousands of people for programming ranging from educational panels, to experimental musical showcases, to afternoon boat cruises on Lake Union.… Read More
If you’re a Time Warner Cable customer and an Xbox Live Gold member, lots of live TV is coming to your Xbox later this summer. Microsoft announced a new partnership with… Read More
Earlier this year, we wrote a post about flying with our gadgets and wondered if the takeoff and landing restrictions for electronic devices actually had any validity. Several of you… Read More
We’re expecting to find out about some sort of entertainment-related features at the next generation Xbox reveal this morning, but Microsoft is already getting a head start in that department… Read More
Amazon.com continues its push into the video distribution arena, taking on the likes of Hulu and Netflix. And its latest attempt comes in the form of Zombieland. Amazon Studios will… Read More
The actress who sued Amazon.com for displaying her age on IMDb can proceed with her case, according to a decision this week by U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman. Texas actress Junie… Read More
Question: Who is Glenn Fleishman? He’s a longtime technology journalist based in Seattle, known for his work for the Seattle Times, Macworld, the Economist and many other publications, not to mention… Read More
There are multiple ways to watch movies on airplanes. Some rely on the selection in the airline’s inflight entertainment system, while others load up on personal DVDs or download their… Read More
Redbox is raising prices on DVD rentals from $1 to $1.20 due to higher operating costs associated with debit card fees. It marks the first time in eight years that… Read More
There are so many mobile apps floating around these days for books, music, games and TV that it can be a bit daunting to find the ones that matter to… Read More
If you are looking for dirt on the cast of Gossip Girl or simply want to keep up with Kardashians, Wetpaint may have the perfect time waster for you. The… Read More
Back in 2003, I wrote a story about an Alaska Airlines baggage handler-turned-entrepreneur by the name of Bill Boyer who created a new electronic entertainment system called the digEplayer. That… Read More
“Having at least one area where we can do integrated hardware and software and learn from that probably produces better products.” – Google’s Eric Schmidt, speaking about the company’s Motorola… Read More
One of RealNetworks’ longest running online initiatives is its partnership with Big Brother, the CBS reality TV show. Now, Seattle-based Real is looking to bolster that offering (and other reality programs… Read More
Think you’re better equipped to run for president than Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney or Barack Obama? If so, Votocracy wants to give you a shot at the White House. The… Read More