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Category Archives: Technology
Automate Home Lighting While Away with Caséta by Lutron
Caséta by Lutron does a great job of retaining all the familiar features of the analog solution and then seamlessly adding on the power of automation so you get the best of both worlds. Read More
No, Apple Is Not ‘On the Verge of Being Disrupted’
People view Apple like some ‘Star Wars’ fans view the Jedi and are in awe of their ability to wield a lightsaber. But they have it all wrong. It isn’t the lightsaber that makes the Jedi great, it is The Force. Read More
Task Management Automation and a Peek Under the GeekDad Hood
I have to rely on a strong task management strategy to keep me afloat. So I thought I would share with our readers a peek under my task management hood and show you a bit of behind-the-scenes work that goes into writing for a blog like GeekDad. Read More
Pinna Provides Ad-Free, Curated Audio Content for Kids
Curated, kid-safe audio content for kids though a dedicated app. Pinna streams ad-free podcasts, audiobooks and music for kids between 3 and 8 years-old. Read More
New Toca Boca Makes Creative Screen Time
The latest and greatest apps from Toca Boca, how do we love you? ‘Toca Kitchen Sushi’ and “Toca Life: World’ continue to amaze. Read More
CES: Best of the Rest of 2019
Lots (and lots) of great new technology at CES this year, but many can get lost in the shuffle. Here are a few that you’ll wish you got to see. Read More
CES: Power Anywhere, Wire-Free Wi-Charge
Wireless power has evolved at CES for years. In 2019 it takes another step as Wi-Charge beams power room-wide. Read More
Breaking Atmo: Recent Space News and 2019 Look Ahead
A look back of some Space News that happened late in 2018, and some of the exciting events coming in 2019. Read More
CES: Caregiver Tech Takes the Stage
Solutions that allow caregivers to get the most complete data has taken a big leap at CES 2019 with tech from Philips and Aulisa Medical. Read More
Geek Links: Scratch 3.0 Is Here
Scratch releases version 3.0 of their popular kid-friendly programming language. Courtesy: https://scratch.mit.edu/ Read More
CES: 5G-Whiz from D-Link
D-Link debuts a 5G gateway that promises to pull super-fast internet out of thin air, no cable or fiber-optic required. And so much more… Read More
Queen’s Brian May Posts a Song/Video About the New Horizon’s Flyby of Ultima Thule
Enjoy the video of Brian May’s ode to the New Horizons spacecraft and its visit to Ultima Thule. Read More
Vintok Split — Super-Portable Second Screen for Laptop Users
As a laptop user, I no longer have to miss the usefulness of a second screen AND I don’t have to worry about making a second trip to my vehicle to bring in a second screen AND I don’t have to worry about the limited number of power plugs in the coffee shop… thanks to the Vintok Split. Read More
Tech Makes Time for Fashion: Google Wear OS + Michael Kors
Have a tech-saavy fashionista on your shopping list this month? The Michael Kors Access Runway smartwatch has all the sophistication that fans of MK expect, plus the incredible benefits of the Google Wear OS. Read More
The Drift Ghost X Captures It All
A Ghost X camera from Drift lets users capture big excursions in HD with all the big features, but without a big cost. Read More
Why You Should Never Use the Same Password on Multiple Sites
It seems like not a month goes by where you don’t hear about another huge data breach from a major company. But it’s so hard to remember all those different passwords! And what’s the harm, really? Read More
My Cloud Home: The Easy Answer to Family File Sharing
My Cloud Home from Western Digital creates a personal and private file cloud for you and your family. Read More
10 Amazing New Kickstarter Projects This Week
From insect farming for fun and food(?) to a piece of interactive smart wood(??), these ten new Kickstarter projects are amazing! Read More
Black Friday Just Got Easier—Apple on Amazon
Amazon’s latest deal with Apple changes the way consumers buy Apple products on Amazon, and takes out the middle man. Read More
Thrustmaster ‘T-GT Racing Wheel’ Review
The Thrustmaster T-GT is a force feedback racing wheel that can be used on either PS4 or PC. It is optimized for Gran Tourismo Sport. Read More
Work More Efficiently With Timeular’s Time Tracker
Timeular’s Time Tracker device helps people track jobs, keep track of their time, and find out where the hours disappear to. Read More
The Kids’ Ears Will Love BuddyPhones
Perhaps the perfect headphones for the kids: BuddyPhones can use either Bluetooth or wire (no worries about running out of power), are foldable and waterproof, feature volume limits for different ages and environments, and more. Read More
My First Impressions of the New iPad Pro
I have been using a 12.9” iPad Pro as my primary computer for almost 3 years now, but I’ve only been using Apple’s latest and greatest 12.9” iPad Pro for about a week. I wanted to publish my initial impressions as a way to help other people trying to decide which iPad is best for them. Read More
Things You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Buy Online
You probably never thought that you would get the most comfortable glasses you’ve ever worn from an online store? Topology brings it. What about a custom knife? Deejo is the place for you. Read More
Gift Idea: Cambridge Audio Yoyo (L) Chromecast Bluetooth Speaker Fills a Room With Joy/Sound
The Cambridge Audio Yoyo (L) is a lifestyle speaker that delivers wide, powerful sound and wants to be the center of your entertainment space. Read More
Altigo Launches Mobile Portable Power, Audio, and Cases
Altigo is launching with new mobile accessories blending technology, design and value. Read More
2018 GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide: DIY and Tools
As geeks, many of us enjoy creating, building, and fixing things. Here’s a list of some of the things we use to make our lives a little easier. Read More
High-Tech Halloween Shines a Creepy Hue
The house doesn’t need to be haunted to have lights that flash and scary noises that come from nowhere… not if you know Philips Hue. Read More
Kickstarter Alert—Tavern-Born: 3D Printable Kingdoms
Funded immediately, Hobgoblin 3D’s newest Kickstarter features oodles of 3D print patterns for your tabletop RPG. Read More
