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Fund This! Halloween, A Kid Detective, and the Exploratorium

October 11, 2013November 24, 2017Samantha Cook

Here are three crowdfunding projects that caught my attention in three very different ways.

4 Tips to Help Prevent ID Theft

October 7, 2013November 24, 2017Natania Barron

ID theft is a real risk that plagues even the most tech-savvy among us. Here’s four tips to help keep you safe.

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, Image: Nicole Wakelin

The Tech Packed Into The 2014 Jeep Cherokee

October 4, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin2

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is loaded with enough tech to make a nerd’s head spin.

World's Largest Walking Robot is a Dragon

September 21, 2013December 16, 2017Karen Burnham

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this fire-breathing dragon is the world’s largest walking robot.

Why I Chose Windows 8 for My New Computer

September 16, 2013November 24, 2017Jenny Bristol

I chose Windows 8 over Windows 7 for my new computer. Why? Read on.

The Future of Cars Could Be As “Mobile Apps,” Says Ford Motor Company

July 11, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson

It’s a brave new technological world but not entirely set, especially for something as ubiquitous as motor vehicles.

Are You My Asteroid-Busting Hero? …Sign in Friday Morning

June 28, 2013November 24, 2017Kay Moore

Kickstarter project ARKYD hosts a Gamer Hangout to combine gaming and space telescope at 10am June 28, and aims for a stretch goal on June 30 of $1.7million.

Amputees Are Putting Their Best Foot Forward

June 26, 2013November 24, 2017Judy Berna

Gone are the days when amputees felt a need to hide their prosthetic limbs. Now a blank leg socket can be a way to express personality.

How 3-D Printers Have Given People Fingers

June 24, 2013November 24, 2017Judy Berna

Look what happens when 3-D printers are used to create new options for hand amputees.

GeekMom's Tips for Crazy Weather Outbreaks: Be Prepared For Nature's Curveballs

June 12, 2013November 26, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

The 2013 hurricane season continues through November 30th. Severe weather, such as tornadoes and derechoes, are possible all year long. I want to provide you some tips and resources here to help our readers be aware and prepared.

Win a Samsung Galaxy S 4 To Send Your New Grad Off In Style

June 10, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin41

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the perfect gift for new graduates and now you can win one from GeekMom!

Amputee News Roundup With GeekMom Judy

May 29, 2013November 24, 2017Judy Berna

As your resident amputee GeekMom contributor, I like to keep you informed about all the new and exciting things that are going on in the lives of amputees.

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.

Towel Day: 42 Occurrences of The Number 42 in Pop Culture

May 25, 2013December 16, 2017Sophie Brown1

Any good geek knows that the answer to the great question of life, the universe and everything is 42, but were you aware just how often that number has crept up in pop culture? From apartment numbers to Hurley numbers, dates to car registrations, the number 42 is everywhere when you start looking hard enough. Here are 42 examples of the number turning up in pop culture.

Enter to Win a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

May 20, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin127

Enter to win a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 from GeekMom and you’ll have the perfect gift for the Dad on your Father’s Day list!

Ten Hour Slow Cooking: Pork and Three Bean Chili

May 18, 2013November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault1

With two full time jobs and two children under four in the house, GeekMom Sarah turns to technology for some time saving with her housekeeping. Here she shares a ten hour recipe for the crockpot that will allow you to eat well but not eat into your precious family time.

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.

Happy Birthday to Computer Scientist Ivan Sutherland!

May 16, 2013November 24, 2017Ariane Coffin

Dr. Ivan Sutherland doesn’t register at the same level of public fame as Grace Hopper or Bill Gates, yet his accomplishments in computer graphics in the early 1960s advanced the field of Computer Science tremendously. Please join me in wishing him a happy birthday today!