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Run Rockets augmented reality race-cockpit

Olympic Level Augmented Reality With Run Rockets

August 7, 2016Michael Kaufman

Athletes employ coaches to review their performance; runners can see the advantage of Run Rockets hyper-accurate data in live augmented reality.

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‘Pokémon GO’ the Future of Augmented Reality?

July 17, 2016Michael Kaufman1

Is ‘Pokémon GO’ an augmented reality failure? Or could it be opening the door for a whole new understanding of AR?

Count on Fin the Sheep Light for Better Bedtimes

July 13, 2016Joey L. Mills1

Fin the Sheep is the night light and reading light you can count on for better bedtimes for your youngsters.

Defeat the Cable Kraken—5 Tips for a Tidier Home

July 13, 2016Rory Bristol

The author battles the most unsightly of foes: the cable Kraken. Here are 5 great tips for reclaiming your entertainment center.

Communicator of the Future Could Be Onyx

July 9, 2016Michael Kaufman

The Onyx is a one-button, wearable, smart, worldwide, always-on walkie-talkie… sort of like a real-life version of Captain Picard’s communicator.

Creation Crate: Explore STEM With an Awesome Monthly Project Box (Sponsored)

July 6, 2016Ken Denmead

Looking for STEM-related kits you can do with your older kids? Check out Creation Crate!

GeekDad Review: Enclave CineHome HD 5.1 Wire Free Home Theater

July 3, 2016Tony Nunes

Bad audio can ruin an entire movie. The same rule applies to home viewing. With that in mind, I set out to review Enclave’s new CineHome Wire Free HD Audio Home Theater In A Box to see if it passed the rigorous testing of a cinephile.

When the Internet of Things Is Only One Thing

July 2, 2016Michael Kaufman

What makes the “Internet of Things” so amazing is not the devices that are connected… but rather the way those devices are connected to each other.

Piper: A Hackable ‘Minecraft’ Adventure

June 24, 2016Robin Brooks

Piper’s build your own Minecraft computer ticks all the boxes for this DIY challenged, techno-duffer GeekDad.

No Rear-View Camera? Add One in Minutes With Pearl RearVision

June 23, 2016Anthony Karcz

Founded by Apple alumni, Pearl has launched pre-orders for their easy-to-install rear-view automotive camera that uses dual cameras and your phone’s display.

The Only Streaming Device You Need: The Roku Stick (2016)

June 21, 2016Rory Bristol5

Family time is precious, and an ever-popular option for families to spend time together is the television. Now, parenting method debates aside, it’s important to make family time easier and more accessible. To reduce the number of devices in our entertainment center, we’ve upgraded to the Roku Streaming Stick 2016.

Let’s Start Coding: The Next Step in Maker Education

June 20, 2016Joey L. Mills

Keep your older kids busy this summer by getting hands-on with making and coding an array of projects with kits from Let’s Start Coding.

Charge It Forward campaign from myCharge

Friends Don’t Let Phones Have Low Battery With myCharge

June 19, 2016December 13, 2017Michael Kaufman

The “Charge It Forward” campaign from myCharge is giving away chargers and asking everyone who receives one to pass it on to someone with a low battery.

AIG Reports on the Future of the Internet of Things #2 (Sponsored)

June 16, 2016December 14, 2017Rory Bristol

AIG continues its work regarding the Internet of Things (IoT), this time tackling implementation and growth through collaboration. In their second white paper, entitled “IoT Case Studies: Companies Leading the Connected Economy”, they have highlighted the greatest strength of the IoT: Cooperative tech advancements.

Giveaway—Zapplight: The Miracle Bug Killer

June 15, 2016Rory Bristol

Following yesterday’s review of the Zapplight, today GeekDad is hosting a giveaway for our readers.

Return of { DeviceDiary } – Vol. 8 Is Here

June 14, 2016Michael Kaufman

The {DeviceDiary} is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category.

Smart Hue Lighting Gets Cooler

June 2, 2016Michael Kaufman

Philips Hue recently introduced a new variety of LED bulbs designed to offer shades of white light that support daily routines.

Keep Your Tech Powered: ENERGI Charging Station

May 28, 2016Skip Owens

I’ll be honest, when I was first approached about reviewing the ENERGI Charging Station from TYLT I didn’t think this was a device my family had any need for. I was wrong…

ZTE SPRO 2 Projector Saves the Day

May 23, 2016Michael Kaufman1

The ZTE SPRO 2 projector boasts an Android system and hardware features that makes it a fantastic option for taking big screen anywhere.

Review: ‘Sew Electric’ Adds Flash to Your Fabric

May 18, 2016December 13, 2017Derrick Schneider

‘Sew Electric’ offers simple projects with easy-to-follow instructions for incorporating electronics into fabric arts.

New Crowdsourcing Project — Forrest M. Mims III Circuits Brought to Life

May 12, 2016James Floyd Kelly

Three DIY projects from the classic circuit book have come to Kickstarter.

RCA Viking II Review

May 9, 2016Mordechai Luchins16

RCA’s latest 10″ tablet brings Android 6.0 to the mid-range, and has one intriguing feature.

New Kickstarter — RPiKit, The Raspberry Pi All-in-One Project Kit

May 7, 2016James Floyd Kelly1

Back in 2014, I met this interesting guy named Dan at the Atlanta Maker Faire; he was selling these very eye-catching electronics kits that were housed in secret-agent style briefcases. The product was called ArduinoKit, and I was absolutely amazed at how well Dan had designed the primary board that holds all the various components as well as a single Arduino Nano.

Mu-so Qb: The Best Sound I’ve Ever Heard From an 8″ Cube

May 5, 2016December 13, 2017Ken Denmead

The Mu-so Qb has a bigger, cleaner, fresher sound that you’d believe from a speaker twice its size.

GeekDad Review: SnapPower Easy Upgrades For Old-School Electrical Covers

May 3, 2016Brad Moon1

LED night lighting and USB chargers are two things any home can use. SnapPower sent me a very cool new option: replacement electrical outlet covers, one with built LED night lighting and the other with a built-in USB charger.

GeoOrbital Wheel is TRON for Your Bicycle

May 2, 2016Michael Kaufman3

The GeoOrbital wheel turns nearly any standard bicycle into a motorized bike with no tools in under a minute.

The Sound of Progress – Grace Digital’s BTTV100 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

April 23, 2016December 13, 2017Z1

Let’s face it, most modern televisions look great wall-mounted, but doing so often means the sound from integrated speakers gets piped into your drywall. (Or, in my case, into the weird mid-mod wood paneling.) So what’s a savvy homeowner to do? The answer, obviously, is to think outside the box.

Your Next Great R/C: Odyssey Drones

April 19, 2016December 13, 2017Rory Bristol

The rise of the drones is upon us, and more remote control (R/C) air vehicles are on the market all the time. With this deluge of personal aircraft, the FAA has placed new restrictions on personal drones, and even requires registration of all units over 0.55 pounds. So how does one get started, without having to register with a federal agency, and without too much cost?