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VIZIO M50-D1: Quality Without Cost

April 26, 2017Dakster Sullivan

VIZIO M50-D1 is a quality TV without the cost.

Travel the globe with the Voyager function of the new Google Earth.

Celebrate Earth Day With a Brand-New Google Earth

April 22, 2017Michael Kaufman

Major updates to the Google Earth platform include the new Voyager option, a showcase of interactive guided tours from storytellers, scientists, and nonprofits.

Review: Giving LeEco a Second Chance With the Le S3

January 27, 2017December 16, 2017Mordechai Luchins

LeEco’s second US based phone lowers the price point, but it keeps a lot more high-end specs. Are you getting enough bang for your buck? And what about the user interface issues we had with the Pro?

Alcatel Wants You to Worship Their Idol 4S in VR

September 15, 2016December 16, 2017Mordechai Luchins

Depending on your focus, the Alcatel Idol 4S is either a phone that comes with a VR headset, or a VR headset that comes with a phone. We take a closer look at both aspects of this fascinating mobile offering.

‘Pokémon GO’ Is a Security Risk to Google Accounts

July 11, 2016Jackie Reeve1

We talked to Adam Reeve, whose Tumblr post alerted ‘Pokémon GO’ gamers to the risk. It has now gone viral.

Review: Google’s Science Journal

July 7, 2016Derrick Schneider3

Google’s Science Journal app gives you a science lab in your pocket, albeit a somewhat limited one.

I Hate Passwords

May 26, 2016Rebecca Angel10

Do you hate creating and remember passwords? So do most of us. But what are the alternatives?

My Favorite Google Doodles from 2015

December 27, 2015Jenny Bristol

Google constantly ups the ante for doodles on their page. The Google Doodles began with static artwork replacing the iconic letters G-o-o-g-l-e, but they’ve lifted it to its own art form. For quite a while now, we’ve expected great things from the doodles. The pressure is on, and Google continues to deliver.

Gifts From Google Project Fi

December 11, 2015Anton Olsen1

Google is sending out presents to Google Project Fi users. Read on to see what they sent, and what I think of Project Fi. (hint: It rocks.)

Review: Huawei Watch Takes Android Wear High End

November 27, 2015Mordechai Luchins

Smart watches! Everyone wants one, and every company is making one. Is Huawei’s Watch a must-buy, or should you say bye-bye? Also, check out details of an upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale.

Google Rolls Out ‘Star Wars’ Easter Eggs

November 24, 2015December 13, 2017Rob Huddleston1

Google is joining in the fun preparing for the release of ‘Star Wars’ with a host of Easter Eggs in their apps.

Google Expands Education with Virtual Reality

October 24, 2015Michael Kaufman1

Google Expeditions is a virtual reality platform for schools, allowing students to experience places that they might never get to experience first-hand.

Girl-Led Teams Dominated Annual STEM-Based Competition, MOONBOTS

September 24, 2015Dave Banks

The winners of the 2015 MOONBOTS Challenge were announced this morning and the winners list was dominated by girl-led teams.

Google Takes Over the World in 2 Minutes

September 4, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Google’s new “Google, evolved” video piqued Patricia’s curiosity. Check it out!

Google Glass Transparency

August 1, 2015Michael Kaufman

Slowly, information about the next generation of Google Glass is coming to light–most noticeable: the new Glass is a lot like the old Glass.

Create Your Own 'Kaiju' in the July 7th Google Doodle

July 7, 2015Patricia Vollmer

July 7th’s Google Doodle honors cinematic pioneer Eiji Tsuburaya, who brought us Godzilla and Ultraman.

Become a Spreadsheet Superstar by Scripting Google Sheets

June 18, 2015Derrick Schneider

Google Sheets offers powerful tools that let you create sophisticated applications for your needs. Here’s a quick primer on how to use this cool feature.

“Stand Up and Tell ‘Em What a Girl Is Good For”

May 6, 2015Gerry Tolbert

Google Doodle celebrates the 151st Birthday of Nellie Bly.

Get Inspired by the 2015 MOONBOTS Challenge!

April 23, 2015Ken Denmead

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2015 MOONBOTS Challenge, an international competition sponsored by XPRIZE and Google that invites kids to design, create and program their own lunar rover.

Get 2 GB More Google Drive Space by Playing It Safe

February 12, 2015Mordechai Luchins1

Being safe online is hard. Google is offering free goodies for making sure you stay safe. Who doesn’t love free stuff?

GeekDad Review: Google Nexus 9 Tablet

November 21, 2014November 23, 2017Brad Moon4

It’s that time of year when holiday gift lists are being checked, and there’s a good chance a tablet is on many of those. Once again Google is offering a Nexus tablet, which means pure Android with no third party UI nonsense to get in the way. But while the Nexus 7 was a real bargain last year at $199, it’s been replaced by the larger Nexus 9 and the price has jumped to $399. Is the newest Nexus tablet a worthy choice for Android fans? Will its unusual 8.9-inch display size make it a good choice for kids? HTC — the company that manufactures the Nexus 9 — sent me one to try out.

Test Your Geography Knowledge With Google SmartyPins

July 2, 2014Ruth Suehle1

Play Google’s new geography trivia game with Trivial-Pursuit-style questions.

Neato vs. Google: An Infographic

June 2, 2014Jonathan H. Liu

Okay, normally I don’t post a lot of the advertorial infographics I get sent, but in light of our recent conversation about driverless cars, I thought this was pretty funny. See how Google’s driverless car stacks up against Neato’s driverless vacuum.

To the GoogleMobile! GeekDads Weigh in on the Future of (Not) Driving

May 29, 2014Anthony Karcz3

Yesterday, Google announced that they have been actively developing prototypes of self-driving vehicles. We weigh in on what that means to us.

Acer C720P Chromebook in Moonstone White

Acer C720P Chromebook Review: Worth Paying a Premium For

April 5, 2014November 23, 2017Brad Moon3

Chromebooks have become a thing of late — they’re about the only segment of the computer industry that’s seeing growth these days — and it’s easy to see why. Attraction number one is that they’re cheap without having to deal with the tiny display of a netbook or the hassle of using a Bluetooth keyboard with a tablet. But cheap means compromises and I haven’t been a big Chromebook fan. I think they could make a good choice for a student, a second home PC and some business applications, but the inability to run desktop software plus some hardware choices (in the name of keeping costs down) have left me feeling pretty “meh” about using them. However, I just wrapped up a week with an Acer C720P Chromebook and I think these devices are finally starting to gel.

10 Ways to Future-Proof Your Child

March 11, 2014James Floyd Kelly4

Let’s take a look and discuss some of the things that we, as parents, might be able to do to get our children ready for the next 5, 10, even 20 years.

2 Months In: The iPad Mini With Retina Display Is Close to the Perfect Tablet

February 21, 2014Brad Moon2

I have the opportunity to play with a lot of different tablets. I own a small collection too —iPads and Android (no Windows versions here, although I have had a handful in the house for testing). I’m a fan of these things. The one that I use almost exclusively these days is my iPad Mini with Retina Display. As far as I’m concerned, Apple has pretty much perfected the tablet with this device.

Google Docs: The Future of School Reports

February 20, 2014Jenn Fujikawa

The future is now: How to teach your kid to use Google Docs for school reports

Google Presents: Build LEGO With Chrome

January 30, 2014November 23, 2017Rory Bristol1

Google has partnered up with Lego for its newest project!

If You Are Transgender, Google May Out You. Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself.

January 23, 2014November 22, 2017Jules Sherred3

If you are transgender and use one identity for Google+, and have to use another for work or family, Google may out you. Here are some steps to protect yourself.

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VIZIO M50-D1: Quality Without Cost

Celebrate Earth Day With a Brand-New Google Earth

Review: Giving LeEco a Second Chance With the Le S3

Alcatel Wants You to Worship Their Idol 4S in VR

‘Pokémon GO’ Is a Security Risk to Google Accounts

Review: Google’s Science Journal

I Hate Passwords

My Favorite Google Doodles from 2015

Gifts From Google Project Fi

Review: Huawei Watch Takes Android Wear High End

Google Rolls Out ‘Star Wars’ Easter Eggs

Google Expands Education with Virtual Reality

Girl-Led Teams Dominated Annual STEM-Based Competition, MOONBOTS

Google Takes Over the World in 2 Minutes

Google Glass Transparency

Create Your Own 'Kaiju' in the July 7th Google Doodle

Become a Spreadsheet Superstar by Scripting Google Sheets

“Stand Up and Tell ‘Em What a Girl Is Good For”

Get Inspired by the 2015 MOONBOTS Challenge!

Get 2 GB More Google Drive Space by Playing It Safe

GeekDad Review: Google Nexus 9 Tablet

Test Your Geography Knowledge With Google SmartyPins

Neato vs. Google: An Infographic

To the GoogleMobile! GeekDads Weigh in on the Future of (Not) Driving

Acer C720P Chromebook Review: Worth Paying a Premium For

10 Ways to Future-Proof Your Child

2 Months In: The iPad Mini With Retina Display Is Close to the Perfect Tablet

Google Docs: The Future of School Reports

Google Presents: Build LEGO With Chrome

If You Are Transgender, Google May Out You. Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself.

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