The next big challenge for robots: Insights from the new director of CMU’s Robotics Institute
Matthew Johnson-Roberson, new director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, spent his teenage years in Seattle, and did his undergraduate studies at CMU. (GeekWire Photo / Todd…
M1 vs. M2 Chip Buyer’s Guide: How Much Better Really Is M2?
This month, Apple introduced the M2 chip – the second-generation custom silicon chip for the Mac. After the M1 chip revolutionized the Mac starting in November 2020,…
iOS 16: How to Delete a Lock Screen Wallpaper
With iOS 16, currently in beta, Apple overhauled the Lock Screen design to make it far more customizable, allowing you to personalize everything from the color and…
iPhone SE Reviews: Impressive Performance in a ‘Tired Design’
First impressions of the third-generation iPhone SE have now been shared by select media outlets and YouTubers, providing a closer look at Apple’s latest entry-level iPhone. Reviewers…
Microsoft Teams uses AI to improve audio and video quality on calls
(Microsoft Image) Microsoft’s Teams communications and collaboration platform is getting some AI-powered improvements aimed at boosting audio and video quality on calls. Among the new features announced…
Uplevel, a Seattle startup that measures engineer productivity, raises $20M
(Uplevel Image) The news: Seattle startup Uplevel landed $20 million to fuel growth. The 5-year-old company helps engineering teams analyze the effectiveness of their developers by pulling…
Immerse yourself in life aboard the International Space Station at ‘The Infinite’ VR experience
Visitors to “The Infinite” walk around an exhibit space at the Tacoma Armory that contains a full-scale VR version of the International Space Station. In the foreground,…
Twitter’s earnings falter as it fights with Elon Musk.
The social media firm swung to a loss within the second quarter and cited “uncertainty” over its pending takeover by the billionaire Tesla chief govt as an…
In latest Reddit ‘AMA,’ Bill Gates talks COVID, farming, Bitcoin, what phone he uses and more
Bill Gates offering up proof that it’s really him on Reddit. (GatesNotes Photo) Bill Gates returned to Reddit for his 10th “Ask Me Anything” session on Thursday,…
Robots, automation, AI, and the Pirate Parrot: Insights from our return to the epicenter of robotics
The Pirate Parrot and GeekWire co-founder John Cook right before John found himself at odds with yet another Pittsburgh sports mascot. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) It’s…