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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stephen Colbert checks in with Neil deGrasse Tyson in this super-scientific Pluto Flyby update

Let’s check back in on Pluto, shall we? In the midst of celebrating the news that Pluto successfully completed its… Read More

Inside Amazon circa 1997: Jeff Bezos gives a tour in this rare video

It’s not even Throwback Thursday, but CNET has found a treat: A 1997 video of Jeff Bezos giving a tour… Read More

Earthquake experts on ‘The Really Big One’: Here’s what will actually happen in Seattle

This weekend’s New Yorker story about the inevitable earthquake coming to destroy Seattle terrified plenty of people, but a few Seattle-area… Read More

Studies find that men feel more threatened, negotiate more assertively with female bosses

By now, most of us know that one reason men get paid more because they usually ask for more. But… Read More

Study shows a third of kids feel ‘unimportant’ when parents are on smartphones

Is everyone on smartphones or tablets around the dinner table a common scene at your house? You might want to… Read More

Say goodbye to tray tables and get more legroom with the Airhook

We’re constantly seeking out innovations that might make air travel slightly more tolerable. The Airhook promises to hold a cup… Read More