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Kick Your Halloween Up A Notch With A Projector And Decor DVDs

October 28, 2013November 24, 2017Ruth Suehle

Make decorating for Halloween a little more exciting with a projector (see this review of the Epson PowerLite 2000) and AtmosFearFX DVDs.

3 Ways Post-it Brand and Evernote Can Simplify Your Work Life

October 21, 2013November 24, 2017Natania Barron

Evernote has a variety of options, every geek knows that. But how does a working mom integrate the Evernote Post-it functionality at the office? Here’s some great ways.

Logitech UE MINI BOOM Giveaway

October 1, 2013November 24, 2017Jackie Reeve1

Logitech is giving away one UE Mini Boom speaker, just launched today, to a lucky GeekMom reader.

Product Review: SunTactics sCharger-5 USB Solar Charger

September 14, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

I was given the opportunity to review the SunTactics sCharger 5 USB solar charger. It’s by far the most lightweight portable device charger I have ever seen, which makes it ideal for backpacking and when you have to travel via air with just a carry-on bag. Read on about my impressions.

On Babies, Glasses of Water, and the Peril of iPhone Ownership

September 12, 2013November 24, 2017Natania Barron

Water and iPhones don’t mix. Prepare for the eventual and inevitable with Protect Your Bubble.

Product Review: Digital Treasures Props Power & Keyboard Case for the iPad

September 4, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

I’m pleased to have the chance to review the PROPS iPad case. It features a quality leather case, Bluetooth keyboard, and battery pack that can be used to charge the connected iPad…or even other devices.

Sonos PlayBar Review: Pump Up the Volume!

August 22, 2013November 24, 2017Rachel Cericola

This audio solution packs nine speakers and tons of streaming music options into one slick cabinet.

A Little Bit of Electronics Fun with LittleBits

July 30, 2013November 26, 2017Natalie Zaman

littleBits are an opensource library of electronic modules that snap together with tiny magnets for prototyping, learning, and fun. See what can happen when you add them to the other toys you’ve probably already got in your house.

Sound pOp Offers a Burst of Audio via Bluetooth

July 2, 2013November 24, 2017Rachel Cericola1

GeekMom Rachel hangs (literally) with AudioSource’s very portable, very circular speaker.

How Goal Zero Solar Chargers Will Fit Your Life

June 24, 2013November 24, 2017Judy Berna3

Finally using solar energy in your everyday life is easy and affordable. Take a look at the new Goal Zero products.

MyCharge Portable Battery Packs Fill All Your Power Needs

June 23, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The myCharge line of portable battery packs offers a whole host of solutions to meet your battery needs.

Enter to Win JBL's Newest Bluetooth Speaker!

June 22, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Last month I had the chance to review the fabulous JBL Charge Bluetooth portable speaker, valued at $149.99. Now is your chance to win one!

Review: Fujitsu Scansnap iX500

June 22, 2013November 24, 2017Marziah Karch1

If you find yourself in the need for a high speed scanner, the ScanSnap iX500 is a very solid if slightly expensive choice.

Motorola Talkabout MT350R Two-Way Radios Are Perfect For Summer Fun

June 5, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Summertime means outdoor fun, and if you’re worried about your mobile phone surviving the elements, then the Motorola Talkabout MT350R Two-Way Radios are a great alternative.

AcuRite's Professional Weather Center: Wireless Weather Data at a Great Price

June 4, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer16

Even though my family is moving in the month of June, we took the time to install the AcuRite Professional Weather Center (Model 1050C) and have it collect data side-by-side with our other professional-grade weather station for about 45 days. In this review I’ll go over what comes in the box, installation, data viewing options, and then I’ll present a side-by-side comparison with our incumbent professional weather station on our property: a Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 that we first got in 2004.

Google Glass Demands Attention Even Though Hands-Free

May 29, 2013November 24, 2017Kay Moore

New research indicates that Google Glass and similar heads-up displays induce sufficient distraction to endanger the user’s navigating or other activities. Google Glass is intended to reduce problems such as trying to walk safely while also glancing down at a smartphone. However, research indicates that diffusing attention is dangerous in several ways that these devices may not address.

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Is a Robot Takeover Around the Corner?

May 21, 2013November 24, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Autonomous robots able to lie, kill humans, eat meat, and operate indefinitely using power pillaged by lasers aren’t waiting in some distant sci-fi future. No. That future is now.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: Confessions of an Android Newbie

May 20, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer13

When I received an invitation to try out the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, I was excited to get a chance to really crack into Apple’s nemesis: the Android operating system. I had a brief exposure to the Android OS — with Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 — when I reviewed the Ematic FunTab Pro last holiday season. But that system had a kid-friendly GUI face that shielded users from the meat and potatoes of the OS. This time around, I dove right in.

Xbox SmartGlass Has Extra Goodies for Star Trek Fans

May 19, 2013November 24, 2017Rachel Cericola

The “Star Trek” SmartGlass experience includes behind-the-scenes shorts, deleted scenes, and more.

The Powerocks Tarot: Portable Power That Fits in Your Wallet

May 16, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin

There’s a careful balance to be struck between power and bulk when it comes to portable batteries and the Powerocks Tarot is designed to manage both.