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GeekDad Daily Deals: Rocketcases Afterburner iPhone Battery Case

July 3, 2015December 13, 2017Darren Blankenship

Keep firing off calls for longer with Rocketcases Afterburner iPhone Battery Case: 1/3 off today

Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Unfriend Without Guilt

July 3, 2015Mordechai Luchins1

Teach your kids that just because someone is your friend doesn’t mean they’re your friend.

Worlds Collide as Johnny Boo Meets Dragon Puncher!

July 3, 2015Jamie Greene

If you’ve got young kids and you’re not familiar with James Kochalka’s fantastic kids series, you should fix that right away. To date, there are six Johnny Boo books and two Dragon Puncher titles. All are quirky, cute, imaginative, and endlessly re-readable. Now, his two series collide in ‘Johnny Boo Meets Dragon Puncher!’ and sees the most fearsome robot-kitty-warrior teams up with the best little ghost in the world to take on a terrifying Ice Dragon!

'Foodfighters': a game for adults and children. Now on Kickstarter. Photo: Sean Jacquemain, The Worker Placement

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'Foodfighters' Is a Strategic Game for All Ages

July 3, 2015December 13, 2017Phil Bacon

New to Kickstarter, ‘Foodfighters’ will fill the belly of any child ready to move beyond ‘Candyland’ to more hearty fare.

Be the Artist: Anna Atkins

July 3, 2015Lisa Tate

Take a hint from Atkins’ botanical photo prints, in order to create primeval scenes.

Grain Audio's wlanut cup OHEP headphones

GeekDad Review: Grain Audio OHEP Solid Wood Over Ear Headphones

July 3, 2015December 13, 2017Brad Moon

If you follow the world of Kickstarter campaigns, you’ve probably heard of Grain Audio. The brainchild of “two ex-Altec Lansing guys, an architect/furniture designer and a liquor industry operational expert,” Grain Audio raised over $155k (well over the $120k goal) to produce a line-up of premium audio gear featuring solid wood design. I was sent a pair of OHEP Solid Wood Over Ear Headphones featuring FSC certified walnut ear cups to try out. The wood certainly makes for an attractive set of headphones, but does it make them sound better?

'Magic: The Gathering Arena of the Planeswalkers' Now Available!

July 3, 2015Anthony Karcz

Announced back in October of last year, ‘Magic: The Gathering Arena of the Planeswalkers’ is now available!

My DC Comics Essentials

July 3, 2015Corrina Lawson2

When DC Comics rebooted its universe a few years ago with an entirely new continuity called “The New 52,” I took to calling it the anti-Corrina reboot because every decision made tended to be the exact opposite of what I wanted to read.

But now that DC has basically rebooted again, their universe looks different.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert and Interview: Yan Egorov's 'Swords and Bagpipes'

July 3, 2015December 13, 2017Will James

Freeeedom! As someone with a background in Scottish medieval history, ‘Swords and Bagpipes’ seemed like a game meant for me. Yan Egorov has made a great, fun game where you and your friends take on the role of Scottish lords trying to gain independence from England using might, strategy, and treachery.

The Perfect Jewelry for Cosplay and Everyday

July 3, 2015Maryann Goldman1

Looking for the perfect cosplay jewelry? Like the idea of repurposing older pieces of jewelry for everyday wear? Enjoy this interview with GeekMom Maryann and jewelry crafter and designer Martha Lewis.

Paper Cut: Replacing Paper With the Boogie Board

July 3, 2015Jonathan H. Liu

We use a lot of scrap paper: my wife writes notes for the kids before she leaves for work in the morning; I’ll grab paper to jot down a correct spelling or help my kids work out a math problem; my kids doodle constantly and their drawings accumulate around the house like fallen leaves, eventually to be scooped up and tossed into the recycling bin. While I doubt I’ll ever be a totally paperless house, the Boogie Board can replace at least some of those uses.

Workout Smart! Workout Ssmart Dynamo 2+!

July 3, 2015Will James

As a running geek, I love gadgets and tech, especially when they help me gather and analyze data related to fitness. The Ssmart Dynamo 2+ from Oregon Scientific is a great new activity tracker that’s helping me up my game.

9 Great New Gadget Kickstarter Projects This Week

July 3, 2015December 13, 2017Ken Denmead

VR cameras, Arduino shields, and more great new gadget projects for you to back this week!

Daily #DadJoke for July 03, 2015

July 3, 2015Judd Schorr

Past and present walked together into a bar…

Today's 'TableTop' Episode Is 'Legendary'

July 2, 2015Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s episode of TableTop is about one of my favorite games: Legendary, a cooperative deck-building game set in the Marvel universe. It features Allie Brosh, Mark Fischbach, and Brea Grant along with host Wil Wheaton as they take on the Red Skull and his nefarious scheme.

5x Video and 5x Tabletop – New Kickstarter Game Projects This Week

July 2, 2015December 13, 2017Ken Denmead

Kickstarter is a great source for new games, both tabletop and videogames. Here are 5 more of each that have hit this week. Check them out!

GeekDad Daily Deals: Rage Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker

July 2, 2015December 13, 2017Darren Blankenship

Enjoy tunes by the pool with the Rage Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker: 30% off today

DIY 'Doctor Who' Tile Coaster

July 2, 2015Kelly Knox1

Pick up a few inexpensive tiles from the home improvement store, grab some Sharpies, and you’re ready to get started on your one-of-a-kind ‘Doctor Who’ tile coaster.

MegaBots Challenges Japan's Kuratas to a Duel of Mechs

July 2, 2015Ryan Hiller

MegaBots Incorporated, a company based in the United States, has challenged Japanese company Suidobashi Heavy Industry to a battle of mechs.

Forget the Cronut: Enter the Donut Cannoli

July 2, 2015Corrina Lawson1

Just what do you call this combination of donut and cannoli, besides delicious?

The Magic Returns With 'The Last Unicorn'

July 2, 2015Jamie Greene

The 1982 Rankin-Bass film ‘The Last Unicorn’ is a classic of ’80s animation, and the new Blu-ray version (dubbed “The Enchanted Edition”) is simply gorgeous. Presented in stunning 1080p and in 5.1 surround sound, this Blu-ray edition obviously surpasses previous DVD releases.

How Does Google's Cardboard Hold Up?

July 2, 2015Lisa Tate

Google’s Cardboard helps virtual travelers see the world, but not without a some small speed bumps along the way.

A Customer Service Story in Several (Plastic) Parts

July 2, 2015Bill Shribman2

Ordering new parts online is not as easy as it seems.

New 'Metamorphosis Alpha' RPG (2015) Has Arrived!

July 2, 2015December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly

Sitting on my gaming bookshelf is a copy of the original ‘Metamorphosis Alpha’ RPG rulebook. This little 40-page rulebook makes me smile every time I pull it off the shelf and flip through its pages. Pretty soon, however, a new rulebook will be sitting next to it.