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Toniebox: A Child-Friendly Audio System That Comes at a Cost

March 2, 2019March 1, 2019Sophie Brown8

Toniebox is a child-friendly audio system that allows kids to listen to music and stories using their own portable speaker.

Flags and Wonders of the World, Images: Tactic Games

Explore Our Planet With ‘Wonders’ and ‘Flags of the World’

March 1, 2019February 28, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Wonders of the World’ and ‘Flags of the World’ are two complimentary games for two to six players aged eight and up that teach geography skills.

Geek Daily Deals Mar. 1, 2019: Get This Excellent Starter Skateboard for Just $18 Today!

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals – Get your kids rolling with this excellent starter skateboard, perfect for learning, and getting around the neighborhood, just $18 today! RIMABLE Complete 22″ Skateboard: Rimable Plastic Cruiser Fully Assembled 22” Long x 6” Wide Deck With 100% Fresh Material High Quality 3” Thick Aluminium Trucks Super Smooth […]

Convention Connection: Geek Culture Conventions for Week 9 2019

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 3 minutes Original image: Wikimedia Creative Commons. Toys and games rule in the Convention Connection for Week 9 2019, including this week’s spotlight convention—ToyCon 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event takes place from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. The event features a number of celebrity guests including actors Erik Estrada […]

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in February 2019

March 1, 2019February 28, 2019Sophie Brown

This February, Sophie and Kay read books about politics and romance, mysteries and serial killers. Filled with interesting female characters and inspiring ideas, they hope you’ll find something to enjoy here.

Geek Daily Deals Feb. 28, 2019: Get This Double-Wide Wireless Charging pad for Just $37 With Our Secret Code!

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Get CHOETECH’s double-wide wireless charging pad with variable power, for just $37 today with our secret code! CHOETECH Dual Wireless Charger, 5 Coils Double Qi Fast Wireless Charging Pad Compatible with iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XR/8/8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+/S10E/S9/S9+/Note9/S8/S8 Plus (Adapter Included): 【Powerful 5 Coils】Breaking through the technical […]

“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure, Part 11

February 28, 2019March 10, 2019Corrina Lawson

Gregor and Joan share a kiss but Gregor is reluctant to share much more. (Darn those secretive detectives!)

Child holds a plate to the camera that contains a blurry snack cake with pretzels sticking out of the top

Are You Celebrating Celebrities’ Birthdays Properly?

February 28, 2019February 27, 2019Amy Weir

…by which I mean, at all? You SHOULD be celebrating the birthdays of your favorite public figures, because who needs a better excuse to celebrate?

Sims Can Explore Something Strange in ‘Sims 4 StrangerVille’

February 28, 2019February 27, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

In which GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Sims 4 Strangerville’ game pack.

Geek Daily Deals Feb. 27, 2019: Get This 7.1 Virtual Surround Gaming Headset for Just $32 With Our Secret Code!

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals – Get AUKEY’s excellent 7.1 channel virtual surround USB gaming headset, for just $32 today with our secret code! AUKEY Gaming Headset PC USB Stereo Headphone with Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound, Noise Canceling Mic, Memory Foam Earpads, RGB Rainbow Ring Lights, Volume Control for PC, PS4: Stunning Sound: […]

Covers for The League of Shadows and Maybe A Mermaid

Two Magical Middle-Grade Readers

February 27, 2019February 26, 2019Rebecca Angel

‘The League of Shadows’ and ‘Maybe A Mermaid’ are two books Rebecca Angel recommends for the younger readers in your life that enjoy magic and friendship.

Who Was a Superhero For the Night at the 2019 Academy Awards?

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019Anika Dane

We found Spider-Man, multiple Disney princesses, and even Waluigi at the 2019 Academy Awards. Fashion, Bingo, and puns from the 91st Oscars!

Geek Daily Deals Feb. 26, 2019: Get a Condenser Mic for Podcasts/Video Chats for Just $5 With Our Secret Code!

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019Ken Denmead

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“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure, Part 10

February 26, 2019March 10, 2019Corrina Lawson

Joan began the story simply wanting to change the fashion world. But as she uncovers her true magical potential, she just may change that to “the world.”

Geek Daily Deals Feb. 25, 2019: Get a 12V USB Outlet That Charges Faster for Just $13 Today!

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals – Get this 12V double outlet that will charge your devices faster than standard car USB outlets, for just $13 today! AUKEY Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0, 39W Dual Ports: Quick Charge 3.0: Charges 2 compatible devices simultaneously up to 4 times faster than conventional charging (Fast Charge is not supported on the Google Pixel/XL and Google Pixel 2/XL. To fast charge Google Pixels, see this item: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079MWXSS8) […]

Stack Overflow: 12 Books for the ‘Undefeated’

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 8 minutes I’m not so great at timing my Stack Overflow columns with anniversaries, partly because my review stacks are a weird mix of not-yet-published and published-a-while-ago. So this set of books comes at the tail end of Black History Month—but it’s not like there’s any reason not to read the books on this […]

Fun With Fountain Pens: A Beginners Guide, With Extra Notes for Lefties

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 4 minutes Fountain pens are fun for everyone, even lefties Back when I was an college student, I burned through notebooks quickly, and I was a frequent visitor at my local stationery store. And, for better or worse, like many engineers I am an optimizer at heart. So, while I loved my Pilot […]

Bullet Journals For the Unartistic

February 25, 2019February 26, 2019Missy Hayes1

Missy tells us how bullet-journaling has helped her organization so far this year.

Geek Daily Deals Feb. 24, 2019: Get the Amazing ‘Twin Peaks’ Limited Series Event for Just $15 Today!

February 24, 2019February 24, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals – Get this amazing limited series on DVD for $15 or Blu-Ray for just $30 today! Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series Box Set: One of the most groundbreaking and influential television series of all time, the new showtime series picks up twenty-five years after the inhabitants of […]

“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure, Chapter 9

February 24, 2019February 23, 2019Corrina Lawson

As they investigate her household, Joan makes a fateful choice to follow her instincts. And Gregor.