GeekMom 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Gadgets
It’s no secret: geeks tend to go for gadgets. So, for the geek on your list, why not consider one of these gadgets or gadget accessories?
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Ion Makes Quality, Varied Audio Products
Sometimes you want or need an unusual audio product that doesn’t cost a fortune but does a very specific task. Ion Audio makes solutions for consumers’ every day needs.
Continue ReadingYour Android Phone Has Geeky Answers To These 22 Requests
If you haven’t played with the voice commands on your Android phone yet, you’re missing out on a) looking like a total nerd (so what?) and b) some really fun answers. Here are a few to try.
Continue ReadingThe New Nintendo Consoles: Worth Buying?
The Wii Mini and the 2DS may seem retro but they definitely have their charms, especially for beginners.
Continue ReadingGotta Share ‘Em All: The Fun of eBay Collections, Comic Book Style
New eBay collections let everyone curate their wish lists and share them, too. Ours are especially geeky, but of course.
Continue ReadingProduct Review: The Vaavud Smartphone Anemometer
The Vaavud anemometer is a handy little device fits in your pocket and makes it easy to see just how strongly the winds are blowing using your iOS device or Samsung Galaxy phone. Perfect for outdoor hobbyists!
Continue ReadingNew Tablet For Children: iDeaPLAY Review
Enter the iDeaPLAY. It is a new tablet for kids; it runs the Android OS and comes with a free trial of the Famigo service.
Continue ReadingKick Your Halloween Up A Notch With A Projector And Decor DVDs
Make decorating for Halloween a little more exciting with a projector (see this review of the Epson PowerLite 2000) and AtmosFearFX DVDs.
Continue Reading3 Ways Post-it Brand and Evernote Can Simplify Your Work Life
Evernote has a variety of options, every geek knows that. But how does a working mom integrate the Evernote Post-it functionality at the office? Here’s some great ways.
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Logitech UE MINI BOOM Giveaway
Logitech is giving away one UE Mini Boom speaker, just launched today, to a lucky GeekMom reader.
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Product Review: SunTactics sCharger-5 USB Solar Charger
I was given the opportunity to review the SunTactics sCharger 5 USB solar charger. It’s by far the most lightweight portable device charger I have ever seen, which makes it ideal for backpacking and when you have to travel via air with just a carry-on bag. Read on about my impressions.
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On Babies, Glasses of Water, and the Peril of iPhone Ownership
Water and iPhones don’t mix. Prepare for the eventual and inevitable with Protect Your Bubble.
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Product Review: Digital Treasures Props Power & Keyboard Case for the iPad
I’m pleased to have the chance to review the PROPS iPad case. It features a quality leather case, Bluetooth keyboard, and battery pack that can be used to charge the connected iPad…or even other devices.
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Sonos PlayBar Review: Pump Up the Volume!
This audio solution packs nine speakers and tons of streaming music options into one slick cabinet.
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Sound pOp Offers a Burst of Audio via Bluetooth
GeekMom Rachel hangs (literally) with AudioSource’s very portable, very circular speaker.
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How Goal Zero Solar Chargers Will Fit Your Life
Finally using solar energy in your everyday life is easy and affordable. Take a look at the new Goal Zero products.
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MyCharge Portable Battery Packs Fill All Your Power Needs
The myCharge line of portable battery packs offers a whole host of solutions to meet your battery needs.
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Enter to Win JBL's Newest Bluetooth Speaker!
Last month I had the chance to review the fabulous JBL Charge Bluetooth portable speaker, valued at $149.99. Now is your chance to win one!
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Review: Fujitsu Scansnap iX500
If you find yourself in the need for a high speed scanner, the ScanSnap iX500 is a very solid if slightly expensive choice.
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Motorola Talkabout MT350R Two-Way Radios Are Perfect For Summer Fun
Summertime means outdoor fun, and if you’re worried about your mobile phone surviving the elements, then the Motorola Talkabout MT350R Two-Way Radios are a great alternative.
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AcuRite's Professional Weather Center: Wireless Weather Data at a Great Price
Even though my family is moving in the month of June, we took the time to install the AcuRite Professional Weather Center (Model 1050C) and have it collect data side-by-side with our other professional-grade weather station for about 45 days. In this review I’ll go over what comes in the box, installation, data viewing options, and then I’ll present a side-by-side comparison with our incumbent professional weather station on our property: a Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 that we first got in 2004.
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Google Glass Demands Attention Even Though Hands-Free
New research indicates that Google Glass and similar heads-up displays induce sufficient distraction to endanger the user’s navigating or other activities. Google Glass is intended to reduce problems such as trying to walk safely while also glancing down at a smartphone. However, research indicates that diffusing attention is dangerous in several ways that these devices may not address.
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Is a Robot Takeover Around the Corner?
Autonomous robots able to lie, kill humans, eat meat, and operate indefinitely using power pillaged by lasers aren’t waiting in some distant sci-fi future. No. That future is now.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: Confessions of an Android Newbie
When I received an invitation to try out the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, I was excited to get a chance to really crack into Apple’s nemesis: the Android operating system. I had a brief exposure to the Android OS — with Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 — when I reviewed the Ematic FunTab Pro last holiday season. But that system had a kid-friendly GUI face that shielded users from the meat and potatoes of the OS. This time around, I dove right in.
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Xbox SmartGlass Has Extra Goodies for Star Trek Fans
The “Star Trek” SmartGlass experience includes behind-the-scenes shorts, deleted scenes, and more.
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The Powerocks Tarot: Portable Power That Fits in Your Wallet
There’s a careful balance to be struck between power and bulk when it comes to portable batteries and the Powerocks Tarot is designed to manage both.
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Greenheart Games Torrent Their Own Game to Elaborately Troll Pirates
The Developers of Game Dev Tycoon, a newly released business simulation game that mimics a video game development company from the 1980s to today, played a brilliant trick on pirates planning to distribute the game illegally. The company released a cracked version of the game themselves minutes after they opened their own store, but all was not what it seemed.
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Screen Free Week: The Wrong Conversation
As someone who makes games for kids to play on screens, I’m not a fan of the Center for a Commercial Free Childhood’s Screen-Free Week, which begins today. I’m all for kids getting more unstructured play, more time outdoors, more time reading, and other good stuff, but the label “Screen-Free Week” forces the wrong conversation that lasts all year long.
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The Winner Of Our Samsung Galaxy Note II Giveaway Is…
Congratulations to Jennifer J. who was the winner of our Samsung Galaxy Note II Giveaway!
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KaZoo MyPhones Headphones by Griffin — Fun and Functional for Kids
We had a chance to review Griffin Technology’s latest kids’ headphones, called MyPhones, as part of their KaZoo kids’ products. The bright colors and adorable animal theme makes them fun for the kids. The volume-limiting sound and reasonable price will make it fun for the parents to buy for the kids.
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