Kevin Lisota
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Photos: Drones light up the Seattle sky for annual Space Needle New Year’s show
Happy New Year! This year’s fireworks show at the Space Needle in Seattle welcomed a high-tech addition: drones. For the first time, the annual show featured a drone demonstration handled… Read More → Read More
Photos: Stunning Northern Lights dance over Seattle — here are tips for catching the next one
The Northern Lights are a mesmerizing but infrequent occurrence at our latitude in Seattle. Stargazers got a treat Monday night if they were looking northwards… → Read More
How I got this photo of a Perseid meteor shower over Mount Rainier — and tips for watching more
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best summer stargazing activities. GeekWire photographer Kevin Lisota captured this image of a meteor and the Milky Way rising above Mt. Rainier. → Read More
GeekWire Developer Blog
Articles written by the GeekWire web development team including tips, tricks, plugin reviews and code samples. → Read More
Closer than humanly possible: New launch pad photos capture historic SpaceX liftoff in all its glory
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Artists light up Seattle’s Asian Art Museum with message of hope and solidarity
Artists lit up the façade of Seattle’s Asian Art Museum on April 17, 2020 with a campaign called One World. One Heart. The message is one of hope and solidarity in the age of the coronovirus. → Read More
Photos: ‘Pink supermoon’ rises over Seattle
Are you seeking something to do in these trying times with social distancing and travel restrictions? May I suggest some moon viewing of April’s “pink supermoon” this evening from your backyard or neighborhood? While the official full moon occurred Tuesday night on April 7, the moon will still be… → Read More
Amazon signals big ambitions for automobiles with expanded presence at CES
LAS VEGAS — Amazon’s consumer electronics ambitions have grown over the years at CES, the giant consumer technology show in Las Vegas, but this year the Seattle company reached new heights. Amazon’s splashy booth for car-related technology in particular caught our attention, signaling its push into… → Read More
Our favorite cars and flying vehicles from CES 2020
Automakers showed off a wide array of splashy concept cars and flying vehicles at CES 2020. Here are some of our favorites. → Read More
Hands-on demo with Charmin’s new toilet paper robot and fart smell sensor at CES
Toilet-paper maker Charmin introduced three new technology innovations at CES 2020 designed to improve the toilet experience, including RollBot, a “pooptime robot pal.” → Read More
We tried Impossible Foods’ new pork, the latest fake meat from the Bill Gates-backed company
Impossible Pork, a plant-based meat replacement was launched at CES 2020. Here is what it tasted like. → Read More
AMD challenges Intel dominance in laptops with with new Ryzen 7 4000-series processors
Laptop CPUs, especially for high-performance computers used in gaming and content creation, have long been the domain of Intel. Rival AMD is aiming to change that. AMD’s CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, took to the stage at CES 2020 to introduce the company’s new Ryzen 7 4000-series processors, claiming that “In… → Read More
CES: Smart toothbrushes go from concept to reality as industry giants embrace more tech
For tooth brushing geeks, Oral-B and Colgate are launching their latest smart connected toothbrushes at CES 2020, promising cleaner teeth and emptier wallets. → Read More
Will Charmin disrupt the toilet experience with these new technologies unveiled at CES?
LAS VEGAS — At CES this week, toilet paper manufacturer Charmin unveiled a set of three concept technologies to improve your toilet-going experience. The RollBot is a new Bluetooth-controlled robot designed to deliver a roll of toilet paper to you on the throne when you unexpectedly run out. We… → Read More
Photos: Seattle Sounders fans celebrate team’s second MLS Cup victory with march and rally
Seattle Sounders players, coaches, staff and fans took to the streets of downtown Seattle today to celebrate the team’s second MLS Cup victory — a resounding 3-1 win over Toronto FC on Sunday in front of a record crowd at CenturyLink Field. The team held a parade from Westlake Center to a fan rally… → Read More
Which #GeekiestSoundersFan will win MLS Cup tickets? Check out 5 epic rap videos and photos
This weekend’s MLS Cup match between the Seattle Sounders FC and Toronto FC is almost here, and GeekWire readers are getting fired up. When we put out the call for the Geekiest Sounders Fan, we knew that Sounders fans would not disappoint. Raps, haikus, cheers, artwork, and photos show that there… → Read More
Happy 4th of July from GeekWire – Seattle fireworks at Gas Works Park
Scenes from the 2019 Seafair 4th of July Fireworks show at Seattle’s Gas Works Park. → Read More
How to shoot awesome fireworks photos
Shooting great fireworks photos isn’t difficult, but does require some advanced planning and the right gear. → Read More
GeekWire Podcast: Photo tips and tricks from our photographer’s expedition to Mongolia
Learn how to improve your photography from Andy Williams of Muench Workshops and GeekWire photographer Kevin Lisota, on location in Mongolia. → Read More
Developing story: In age of digital, this 28-year-old photographer went to Antarctica with 65 rolls of film
Photographer Michael Strickland traveled to Antarctica without a digital camera. He brought 3 film cameras, 65 rolls of film and an obsession for the lost art of film photography. → Read More