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CoComelon Delivers Preschool Entertainment at Home

April 2, 2020April 1, 2020Michael Kaufman0

While parents are having meetings on Zoom and students are learning how to learn remotely, CoComelon gives preschoolers their own content to entertain and educate.

PokerFace app is Texas Hold’em Poker with video chat.

Texas Hold ’em Poker With Video Chat: The Social Distance Edition

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020Michael Kaufman1

‘PokerFace’ lets you play Texas Hold’em Poker with friends via live group video chat around a virtual Poker Table.

4 Steps to an Extra Laptop for Schooling at Home

March 23, 2020March 22, 2020Michael Kaufman9

Many families find themselves short on computing devices for schooling at home… here’s a free plan for using CloudReady to turn older PCs and Macs into fast, secure Chrome-based computers.

I 3D Printed My Family (And You Can Too!)

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Ricardo Rebelo0

So many games with so many counters and pieces! Why not have counters that represent the heroic versions of your loved ones? 3D print your family!

The new Mevo Start Livestreaming Camera.

Mevo Start Livestream Camera Is the Update We Want

February 15, 2020February 15, 2020Michael Kaufman1

The Mevo Start is the next generation of our beloved livestreaming camera, with all the robust features we could ask for (and then some).

Internet Classics: Eric Conveys an Emotion

February 14, 2020February 13, 2020Greg Howley0

Back in the late ’90s, when no websites had video and many had no pictures, it took far less to entertain us. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you Emotion Eric.

The Quantified Shelf

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020Derrick Schneider0

When my daughter decided to keep track of books she finished this year, I decided to make it into a visualization.

‘Pokémon Home’ Launches Next Month

January 28, 2020Z0

February 2020 will see the release of ‘Pokémon Home,’ a new cloud service that will support the storage and migration of Pocket Monsters between Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and your mobile device.

Space Cat Felicette Statue Unveiled at French University

January 23, 2020August 6, 2020Jayson Peters0

A bronze Felicette statue memorializing the first feline astronaut now stands at a French university.

Why You (Probably) Don’t Need A VPN

January 20, 2020January 19, 2020Sean Z0

Public wifi isn’t as unsafe as you might think. Here we discuss how the internet works, where you’re safe, and where you’re not.

Review: nTablet is Made For Hacking

January 8, 2020January 7, 2020Mordechai Luchins1

The nTablet is a nice, thick tablet made for Makers.

Is This the Year For a Stand Alone Apple Watch?

January 6, 2020January 5, 2020Skip Owens0

With the coming change to cellular data plans due to 5G data networks, I think a stand alone cellular enabled Apple Watch may be in our future.

Online Kids Need a Guard Dog With a Big Bark

December 22, 2019December 21, 2019Michael Kaufman0

Bark monitors children’s online communication and social media platforms for serious issues. A special Bark team has published a story illumining some of the darkness that kids can face online.

NASA Comes Out With 2020’s Moon Phase Calendar and Calculator

December 14, 2019December 13, 2019Jenny Bristol0

Download and assemble NASA’s free 2020 Moon Phase Calendar and Calculator now!

How to Set Up a Minecraft Server

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019Ken Denmead8

If you have kids, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed a huge uptick in the popularity of Minecraft recently. [Sponsored]

Jukebox for the Kiddos – It’s Jooki

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019Michael Kaufman0

Let the kids take their own music everywhere with the screen-free, durable, portable Jooki speaker.

Geeky Gift Idea: Get a Weather Station

December 3, 2019December 2, 2019Ken Denmead1

Meteorology is one of the geekier hobbies a person can have; it’s all about data, and predicting the future!

Lucid Sound LS10p Makes High-Quality Sound Affordable

December 3, 2019December 2, 2019Ricardo Rebelo0

Lucid Sound LS10p makes high-quality sound affordable for PS4 and PC users.

SmartBuyGlasses Launches Lens Scanner App: Get Your Free Glasses Prescription – Anywhere, Anytime

November 28, 2019November 29, 2019Ken Denmead0

Getting your current prescription has never been so convenient! The Lens Scanner app makes buying your new glasses hassle-free and easier than ever. [Sponsored]

A second screen for the smartphone you already have... the castAway.

Kickstarter Alert: castAway Case is a Second Screen for Your Smartphone

November 25, 2019November 24, 2019Michael Kaufman0

A removable, second screen for your smartphone – castAway is actually a Chromebook for powerful multitasking on Android or iOS devices.

My Year with the Autel Robotics EVO Drone

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019Jamie Greene0

Drones are awesome. They’re fun toys that deliver amazing video and give you fresh perspectives on and unusual angles of familiar places. And once you have one, you’ll never look at anything the same way again; you’ll be too preoccupied with wondering what it looks like from above.

Kickstarter Alert: Check Out Robo Wunderkind’s LEGO-Compatible Robot Building and Programming Kit for Young Creators

November 5, 2019November 8, 2019Ken Denmead0

Check out this Kickstarter campaign for a LEGO-compatible robotics building and programming platform designed for kids. [Sponsored]

Kickstarter Alert: 3D Print Your Own Amazing Draconic Dice Crypt for Truly Epic Game Nights

October 31, 2019November 8, 2019Ken Denmead0

Check out this Kickstarter campaign for this amazing 3D-printable Draconic Dice Crypt and boost your game night cred to the next level!

Sync your lights with your TV and the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box to create seamless surround lighting.

Halloween Movies Are Spookier With Philips Hue

October 25, 2019October 24, 2019Michael Kaufman0

Sync your lights with your TV and the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box to create seamless surround lighting. Every movie, TV show, or video game will burst from the confines of your screen and fill the room with color.

Kickstarter Quick Picks: ‘Tilt Five: Holographic Tabletop Gaming’

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019Paul Benson0

What are Kickstarter Quick Picks? Kickstarter Quick Picks are short looks at projects currently on Kickstarter that are of interest to me, and by extension, many of our GeekDad readers. A Quick Pick is not an endorsement of the Kickstarter campaign, nor have I (as yet) received any product copies to review. If you like […]

Viper V770 Gaming Keyboard Review

October 13, 2019October 12, 2019Ricardo Rebelo0

Viper releases a new keyboard with an amazing amount of features, the V770!

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Gaming Headset Review

October 8, 2019October 7, 2019Ricardo Rebelo0

HyperX releases another amazing piece of audio gear with the new Cloud Alpha S gaming headset!

Build Your Own CNC With the SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Router PRO DIY Kit

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019Ken Denmead3

Building your own CNC router from a DIY kit will qualify anyone as a geek. Check out my experience with the Genmitsu CNC Router PRO DIY Kit.

How to Hack a LEGO Power Functions Cable for Direct 9V Power

October 7, 2019October 6, 2019Michael J.3

Sick of eating through batteries to power LEGO Motors? A little bit of work and a few dollars of electronics and you can plug Power Function LEGO Electronics into the wall!

HyperX Alloy Origins Keyboard Review

October 7, 2019October 6, 2019Ricardo Rebelo1

HyperX releases a new keyboard featuring their own proprietary switches to improve performance and durability.

Category: Technology

CoComelon Delivers Preschool Entertainment at Home

Texas Hold ’em Poker With Video Chat: The Social Distance Edition

4 Steps to an Extra Laptop for Schooling at Home

I 3D Printed My Family (And You Can Too!)

Mevo Start Livestream Camera Is the Update We Want

Internet Classics: Eric Conveys an Emotion

The Quantified Shelf

‘Pokémon Home’ Launches Next Month

Space Cat Felicette Statue Unveiled at French University

Why You (Probably) Don’t Need A VPN

Review: nTablet is Made For Hacking

Is This the Year For a Stand Alone Apple Watch?

Online Kids Need a Guard Dog With a Big Bark

NASA Comes Out With 2020’s Moon Phase Calendar and Calculator

How to Set Up a Minecraft Server

Jukebox for the Kiddos – It’s Jooki

Geeky Gift Idea: Get a Weather Station

Lucid Sound LS10p Makes High-Quality Sound Affordable

SmartBuyGlasses Launches Lens Scanner App: Get Your Free Glasses Prescription – Anywhere, Anytime

Kickstarter Alert: castAway Case is a Second Screen for Your Smartphone

My Year with the Autel Robotics EVO Drone

Kickstarter Alert: Check Out Robo Wunderkind’s LEGO-Compatible Robot Building and Programming Kit for Young Creators

Kickstarter Alert: 3D Print Your Own Amazing Draconic Dice Crypt for Truly Epic Game Nights

Halloween Movies Are Spookier With Philips Hue

Kickstarter Quick Picks: ‘Tilt Five: Holographic Tabletop Gaming’

Viper V770 Gaming Keyboard Review

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Gaming Headset Review

Build Your Own CNC With the SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Router PRO DIY Kit

How to Hack a LEGO Power Functions Cable for Direct 9V Power

HyperX Alloy Origins Keyboard Review

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