25 years later, Historica Canada Heritage Minutes are as much a part of Canadian culture as maple syrup and hockey; both of which are profiled in this collection of short films. Read More
Canadian Heritage Minutes Turns 25
Who’s More Feminist, Marvel or DC Cinematic Universe?
This weekend saw the first strike in an epic battle between comic book monoliths; Marvel and DC. Marvel’s strategy changed for Phase 2 following criticism around low representation of female leads. Where Marvel stumbled out of the gates, did DC succeed? Read More
Rey Doll Family Day Hackathon
Girls around the world have started hacking other dolls to look like Rey. The Rey Doll Hackathon isn’t just about making a Rey toy to fill the void in the market, it’s about awakening the Maker within. Read More
Previously, on ‘The X-Files’ …
It’s been 4,998 days since the last episode of ‘The X-Files.’ Do you remember what happened? Here’s your quick summary before tonight’s mini-series premiere. Read More
7 Fireplace Yule Log Videos for GeekDads
Once a novelty only a few years ago, burning a Yule log on the television instead of a true fireplace has become common practise. Here are some variations on the traditional fireplace that will appeal to the Geek in all of us. Read More
Star Wars Comes to Toronto Early
Less than two weeks before Episode VII hits the theaters, the Star Wars Toronto Exhibit opened its doors in Toronto. The one of a kind exhibit shows off life sized replica props and exclusive merchandise. Read More
YouTube Kids Goes Worldwide
Google launched YouTube Kids earlier this year to accommodate parents who want to ensure that little eyes and ears only have access to regulated and curated quality entertainment. Originally only available in the United States, Google has now pushed the service to several other countries including Canada and the UK. Read More
eSight Eyewear Gives Sight to the Blind
For those who have poor vision, Augmented Reality technology can enhance and project an image of the existing world in a way their eyes can process. eSight has developed glasses that allow people with as little as 10% vision to read the newspaper, play a board game, or see the look on a loved one’s face for the first time. Read More
How Well Can You Explain ‘Sound’?
What is ‘Sound’? The question seems simple enough, but the science behind it can get complicated quickly. So the real question is, can you explain ‘Sound’ to an 11-year-old? Read More
Augmented Reality Book Encourages Kids to Read
Time spent with tablets, TV, and smartphones can easily outnumber time spent reading, which may only be 30-60 minutes. Augmented Reality book ‘The Adventures of the Time Twins’ aims to engage children using an Android or iOS app in combination with the children’s book. Margara Padilla, co-founder and CEO at Dara Technologies, answers some of our questions. Read More
Writer Ryan North Talks New ‘Squirrel Girl #1’
Before giving Squirrel Girl new life, writer Ryan North enjoyed success writing ‘Dinosaur Comics,’ a creative collaboration with William Shakespeare in ‘To Be or Not To Be,’ and the ‘Adventure Time’ comic book series. Ryan was a natural fit for an all-ages, humorous side to the Marvel Universe. He sat down with GeekDad to talk about this series, and life as a writer. Read More
STEAMLabs Hosting Anti-Discrimination Clock Hackathon
Toronto-based STEAMLabs is continuing an effort witnessed around North America in bringing a positive spin to the events surrounding Ahmed Mohamed’s arrest. This Thursday, September 24th, a Clock Making Hackathon will be hosted at the Mozilla Toronto office. Read More
Half of Students Depend on the Bank of Mom & Dad
51% of students run out of cash before the end of their school year. In a time of rising tuitions and other expenses, our kids are more likely turning to The Bank of Mom & Dad to manage their lives. Read More
ZerotoStartup Teaches Teens Entrepreneurship Skills
Innovation has always appeared a young persons game, but never more so than in technology. ZerotoStartup is a program launching to help teens develop skills beyond technological know-how. Read More
‘Jurassic World’ Takes a Big Bite From ‘Furious 7’
It has become a banner year for Universal Pictures. ‘Jurassic World’ has passed surprise hit ‘Furious 7’ to become the top grossing film in 2015… so far. Read More
‘Wild Kratts: Super Sprinters’ on DVD
The Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin, have been making kids programming since the 90’s. The Wild Kratts is an animated series where they explore and take on “Creature Powers”: characteristics that make each animal unique and specialized for their environment. Read More
Foo Fighters’ Guitar Throne Rocks Toronto
Last night the Foo Fighters expanded their North American Tour kingdom to Canada. In the first of two shows in Toronto, Ontario, Dave Grohl sat upon a guitar- and spotlight-laden throne as he reasserted himself as a modern monarch of Rock and Roll. Read More
Nanoleaf Reinvents the LED Bulb
Nanoleaf created an LED lightbulb two times more efficient than those made by larger competitors. Not a small feat when those competitors have been making light bulbs for over a century. Not content with just building a better bulb, they’ve continued to innovate by creating a dimmable bulb that doesn’t need a dimmer switch, a wirelessly connected bulb, and low-power spotlights. Read More
Final Fantasy VII Remake Announced
The Final Fantasy franchise has been one of the most successful Japanese Role Playing Games (JRPG’s) of all time. The most celebrated of that series is Final Fantasy VII, and for the first time in years it looks like it will finally get a fresh shot of Mako energy with a full-HD remake for the PlayStation 4. Read More
The LG G4: A Dad’s Review
LG’s newest flagship device sets a new standard for smartphone cameras. Read More
CHIP: The $9 Computer
A new entry into the Ultra-Compact computer market squeezes a fully-capable Linux computer into your pocket for just pocket change. Read More
STEAMLabs Crowdfunding a Workshop for Maker Kids
Teaching kids a new way of learning is not an easy task. It gets even more complex when trying to integrate it with traditional school curriculums. Andy Forest and Mariane Mader created the non-profit STEAMLabs to connect kids with a method of learning that encourages creativity and imagination when learning about Math, Science, and Technology. Their Kickstarter aims to put the right tools in the hands of kids so that only their imagination is the limit. There are also some pretty good rewards for donors both near and far. Read More
Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Competes With 007
Ethan Hunt returns with the first full trailer for Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation. In a year already filled with plenty of Sci-fi geek-friendly films (see: Avengers 2, Star Wars, Terminator, etc. etc. etc.) we are also seeing a strong resurgence in the spy movie genre. Read More
Kids Read Mean Tweets: Bullying Is Different But Still the Same
One doesn’t need to grow up as a geek in order to have been bullied, but it certainly helped. My parents and older brothers helped me cope with being bullied, as they had gone through the same experience. As a parent, I should feel confident that I can help my son through such inevitable tough times, but the landscape of bullying has changed. With the internet came anonymity, a comfortable distance from targets, and a much more public voice. Bullying in the 21st century is quite different from what I experienced as a child. A new viral video campaign from the Canadian Safe School Network seeks to help start the discussion. Read More
House Hacking: IKEA Uses Qi Wireless Charging in New Products
Sweden-based furniture maker IKEA and The Wireless Power Consortium have announced a new partnership that will help make wireless charging in your home more convenient and less visible. Read More
First Look atThe Fantastic Four Teaser Trailer
Fox has unleashed the first look atThe Fantastic Four (2015) by releasing the teaser trailer today. While it’s still yet to be seen if the movies (the sequel has already been green-lit) will take place in the same universe as theX-men films, the mood is very familiar. Both franchises share writing and producing credits, and Director Josh Trank hit gold with his directing debut in 2012’sChronicle which has a fun but dark, character-driven narrative. Read More
Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons as a Dad
My son calls for me from his crib at 6 am. It’s Saturday, so he slept in. His mom stays comfortable and warm in bed while the two of us quietly make our way down the stairs. He gets a juice, I get a coffee, and we sit on the sofa together to watch a morning of cartoons. Read More
