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Public funding for the arts was imperiled during the past few years in the United States, but it’s still thriving in other countries such as New Zealand. The independent “NZ On Air” program provides government funding that allows performers such as the Itty Bitty Beats to deliver quality and diverse public media. The duo (Jenny Payne and […]

Based on Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, this game puts players simultaneously in the role of the investigators and the accused. What Is Méthodologie: The Murder on the Links? Méthodologie: The Murder on the Links is a social deduction game for 3 to 6 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 30 minutes to play. […]

If your watch can be smart, why not your lamp? Today’s Daily Deal, Sky Smart Floor Lamp, is an app-controlled, wi-fi-enabled LED lamp that works with Amazon Alexa, Echo, Google Home, iOS, and Android. It can set the color of your room to match the mood of your situation, whether you’re working, relaxing, or socializing. […]

Last week, National Geographic launched their biggest ever Sharkfest event with several new shows. This week even more new shows are premiering on National Geographic and Disney+. Here is a look at what you can watch this week. Shark Attack Files National Geographic — Premieres July 12, at 9/8c Disney+ — Beginning July 16 This […]

Switchbot is helping us geeks make our curtains smart with their new product the SwitchBot Curtain! Being GeekDads, we love to make everything in our home smart. We have smart TVs, smart lights, smart plugs, smart thermostats, the list never ends. So it only makes sense that we would take tech to our curtains. Thankfully, […]

Watch shows, play music, and get stuff done with today’s Daily Deal, a Refurbished and Unlocked Lenovo Tab 4 Plus. Running an Android operating system, you’ll have access to thousands of apps and programs to keep your day moving and grooving. Weighing only 1.05 lbs (.48 kg), they’re portable and ready to go when you […]

Between vintage audio systems and a large collection of wireless speakers that support Bluetooth only, I’ve sometimes gone to considerable lengths to add higher quality, whole-home Wi-Fi streaming and Apple AirPlay support. For one of my systems, I bought an old (2008-era) Apple Airport Express router off eBay, using it to add AirPlay compatibility. That […]

Welcome to the Playmobil Playland, where we take a peek inside those impressive blue boxes and see what treasures await within. Sometimes we’ll have step-by-step photos walking you through assembly, maybe we’ll discuss and review a particular set or theme, or maybe we’ll have an unboxing video. Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Playmobil brings the excitement of […]

This week’s reveal of the upcoming Nintendo Switch (OLED model) was a delightful surprise, but, with an October release date, it’ll be well into autumn before most consumers can get their hands on it. In the meantime, we’re in the thick of summer and, new Switch model aside, Nintendo of America has got more than […]

Audeze releases an amazing new high-end gaming headset with the Mobius, a serious headset for serious gamers!  Let me be very clear: the Audeze Mobius headset is one high-quality piece of tech and you know it the moment you take it out of the box. My first impression looking at it was that the Audeze […]

As has been proven time and time again, Nintendo does things on its own time. This is why—well after talk of the “Nintendo Switch Pro” had died down post-E3—the Big N has finally announced the actual next iteration of the Switch.  Launching October 8th alongside Metroid Dread, the “Nintendo Switch (OLED model) has a similar […]

I was thinking of titling today’s column “More Than Meets the Eye,” but it doesn’t actually have anything to do with Transformers. It is, however, all stories about hidden depths—some literally, some metaphorically. The Art of WolfWalkers written by Charles Solomon I’ve been sitting on this art book for a while because we didn’t have […]

Abode’s simple smart-home security starter kit keeps things simple, yet elegant. What Is Abode’s Iota? DIY home security kits come in a lot of flavors these days. At their simplest can be just a network-connected camera that you can monitor, and if it has some kind of motion-sensing that can trigger alerts, all the better. […]

Start your own, personal revolution with today’s Daily Deal, the Copernicus Mini Drone. Like its namesake you’ll see the world in a whole new light. This small, lightweight drone features one-key takeoff and landing, altitude lock, and 360-degree flight angle. And depending upon which version of this mini drone you choose, you can have anywhere […]