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Former indie bookseller gives Amazon’s bookstore a ‘2.5 star’ review, calling it ‘aggressively inoffensive’

A former indie bookseller took a trip through Amazon’s new bookstore, which opened yesterday in Seattle’s University Village with long… Read More

Get your yoga on: Cody partners with two Lululemon Seattle stores featuring new videos, in-store classes

Yoga is one of the best possible things you can do for your mind and body. So if you’re stressed… Read More

Watch these two guys wearing jet packs fly alongside this commercial airliner

Hair-raising. Goosebump-inducing. Thrilling. Whatever you want to call it, this video of two guys wearing jet packs cruising alongside a… Read More

Virtual reality meets journalism: Associated Press producing new video series using VR

We all know that virtual reality will revolutionize entertainment and gaming, but the Associated Press launched a video series today… Read More

Tech boom drives Seattle to become fourth richest city in U.S.

In this East Coast vs. West Coast battle, it looks like the West Coast is winning. According to a review… Read More

Be the office hero and rent these puppies for the day

This is a brilliant idea — a new nonprofit in Seattle called Bravepup will deliver shelter pups to your workplace… Read More

Study: Your teen probably spends at least 9 hours a day consuming media

New studies on kids and how they use technology emerge all the time, but this latest one from Common Sense… Read More

These new ‘Star Wars’ character posters are dynamite

Today, Lucasfilm and Disney unveiled five new character posters for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Featuring some beloved faces, Han Solo… Read More

Disheveled? Lazy? Too many video games? New study cites biggest dealbreakers when it comes to relationships

Dealbreakers isn’t just a fictional show with 30 Rock‘s Liz Lemon at the helm. It’s a read deal, especially if… Read More

‘Twin Peaks’ pushed back to 2017

If you’ve been looking forward to the return of the creep-tacular Twin Peaks, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. According… Read More

Jon Stewart inks new deal with HBO to produce digital content

Jon Stewart is returning to the news-entertainment world — but this time, he’s producing digital content for HBO. The news… Read More

Too lazy for words? The emoji keyboard has arrived

With Twitter replacing its “favorite” star with the heart, we don’t know how much more of this adorableness we can take… Read More

Tesla’s app tracks stolen car, swiftly killing this joy ride for a thief in Vancouver

In other Tesla technology saving the day news, a car thief in Vancouver was easily thwarted when the car’s owners… Read More

This Twitter campaign is on to let a dying man see ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ before it opens

What if one of your last wishes was to see the new Star Wars movie? Via the Verge, a growing… Read More

Consumer Reports refutes claim that Tesla’s autopilot prevented this Seattle crash

Last week, we watched in amazement as a driver’s dash cam captured a Tesla automatically braking and avoiding what could have… Read More

Bruno Mars getting funky with the Un-carrier: T-Mobile throwing huge concert in L.A.

T-Mobile is no stranger to throwing a big party — and next week, it just happens to be for 6,000… Read More

If you use ‘Netflix and chill’ to hook up, you might want to get some new game

If your post to “Netflix and chill” on Craigslist isn’t getting any responses, you might want to see this. Newsweek… Read More

This 3D project intends to re-create works of art for the blind

This 3D printing company intends to transform some of the world’s greatest masterpieces for the blind. As reported by King 5,… Read More

Former ‘Top Gear’ host Jeremy Clarkson helping Amazon sell Fire TV Sticks in the UK

Looks like Amazon is starting to get its money’s worth out of Jeremy Clarkson. The former Top Gear host appears… Read More

This R2-D2 roving mini-fridge delivers beer to the sofa for the low, low price of $8,300

So, it’s here — the R2-D2 mini-fridge. Well, sort of. Only if you live in Japan. And only if you… Read More

New ‘Star Trek’ series reportedly in the works for TV or a streaming service

Star Trek fans take note: A new series is reportedly in the works. According to the Hollywood Reporter, producer Alex… Read More

Geek-o-ween 2015: The best costumes from Seattle startups

Seattle tech companies are getting into the Halloween spirit in true geek fashion — with a social media costume competition.… Read More

Harrison Ford tells Jimmy Kimmel it’s true that he wanted Han Solo killed off in original trilogy

So, Jimmy Kimmel was in the Halloween and Star Wars spirit last night. Dressed as Princess Leia, Kimmel sat down… Read More

Gaming to replace meds? New video game shows that it’s helping kids with ADHD

A new study is showing positive results for a video game alternative to treating children with ADHD. As Tech Times reports,… Read More

Men on women in tech: Apply for that gig, ask for more money and break up those ‘brogrammer’ tribes

Women’s mentoring group ARA and tech recruiting company Harvey Nash hosted an event in Seattle this week called “Women in… Read More

Google maps most popular costumes by location in fascinating trends report for Halloween

If you planned to be Harley Quinn this Halloween, you might want to reconsider. Google has mapped the most popular… Read More

J.J. Abrams responds to theories about ‘Evil Luke’ in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Star Wars fans poring over the Force Awakens teasers and trailers have likely noticed one conspicuous absence. We’ve seen Han, Leia,… Read More

Watch T-Mobile’s John Legere scare the pants off millennials in these Halloween videos

T-Mobile CEO John Legere is spinning some scary tales this Halloween. And if you’ve ever gotten a huge bill for… Read More

Leave the Vader mask at home! What you can’t wear to the ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ premiere

If you were totally geeked out about dressing like Boba Fett or Darth Vader for the Star Wars: The Force… Read More

Keep track of your little goblins and ghouls with Glympse’s app this Halloween

If you’re frantically gluing things on costumes — or even haven’t started yet — here’s one thing you can do… Read More