Heaven help us that we've reached this point: where the legacy of a blatant B-movie retread like 1996's Independence Day can be looked upon fondly, especially in light of a sequel. I have no interest in holding the original film up to some American Film Institute-level standard; the campy Roland Emmerich original is a classic because it knew its place as a piece of hyperbolic, chest-thumping...
Independence Day: Resurgence: Like a high-budget porno, minus sex and fun
After snags, BEAM space module expands to its full volume – like a bag of popcorn
It took almost eight hours, but NASA accomplished the first expansion of a pop-up module at...
How to train your robot: Treat it like a dog
To figure out the best way for a robot to move,...
Because failure is an option SpaceX can do stuff like land rockets on a boat
The Falcon 9 rocket sliced a dazzling arc through the early morning Florida sky on Friday. (credit: SpaceX)
NASA’s legendary flight director Gene Kranz entitled his memoir Failure is Not an Option, referring to his days in mission control from the Mercury missions through the Apollo program. That mindset helped Kranz and teams of engineers at...
Predictions: Here’s what the Seattle tech scene will look like in 5 years
Last night’s GeekWire Bash, a celebration of all things geeky in Seattle, also marked the fifth anniversary of GeekWire. So we asked people to take a break from ping pong, playing...
Why apps like Tinder and OkCupid make you unhappy: Study says ‘choice overload’ leaves singles wanting
What happens to relationships when finding a date is as easy as requesting a ride or ordering take-out? We certainly love the idea of having endless options but do they leave us less satisfied with the person...
SpaceX’s satellite launch works like a charm, but rocket makes hard landing
After coping with a wayward boat, unfavorable winds and propellant problems, SpaceX launched the SES-9 telecommunication satellite on...
Gods of Egypt is like Beast Wars crossed with bad Internet porn
Hey everybody! I didn't have to wear miniskirt armor in this movie, so I count that as a big win! (credit: Gods of Egypt)
By now you’ve heard rumors or seen the reviews, so you know that Gods of Egypt, out this weekend, is quite possibly the most terrible movie ever made. There’s a lot...
Inside Google’s new Kirkland campus: ‘Like a Willy Wonka chocolate factory’ for technology
Google ranks among the best when it comes to tech companies that build workspaces to encourage productivity and comfort. Its expanded campus in Kirkland, Wash. is certainly no exception. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen, and hundreds of community...
Beyond the ‘Like’ button: Facebook Reactions coming to News Feed soon
The Like button is getting some friends soon. Facebook is rolling out a full line of “Reactions” to the public in the coming weeks, according to a Bloomberg profile of the company’s chief product officer Chris Cox. The program has been in testing...