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Smarter Home: NuBryte Touchpoint Review

It has been a little while, but I am glad to be back in the realm of DIY smart home products. Today, I would like to review the barely released to the public NuBryte Touchpoint. I can definitely see...

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‘Stargate Universe’ Finally Returns to Destiny

  If you were/are a fan of Stargate Universe, you were probably pretty bummed by the ending of the last season. I won’t spoil it if you were planning on catching up, but there was no...

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GeekDad’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Giveaway

Another great episode of Game of Thrones last night and only four more episodes left this year. To celebrate the noble houses that are left in the Game of Thrones, TVStoreOnline.com is providing...

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GeekDad’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Giveaway Week Two

Congratulations to our Week One Winner: Rachel R. of Nevada, Missouri! You are the lucky random winner of the House Stark sigil banner from last week! And once again, another great episode of Game of...

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GeekDad’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Giveaway Week 3

Congratulations to our Week Two Winner: Matthew B. from Fort Worth, Texas! You are the lucky random winner of the House Targaryen sigil banner from last week! And once again, another great episode of...

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GeekDad’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Giveaway Week 4

Congratulations to our Week Three Winner: Paul S. from Ringwood, New Jersey! You are the lucky random winner of the Night’s Watch sigil banner from last week! And once again, another great episode of...

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Coming Soon: Mozzie Hoverboards

Head’s up on a new product that is arriving on American soil in the next couple of weeks. I’d like to introduce you to Mozzie – a brand-new company that has created  an update on  the previously...

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GeekDad Review: Mozzie Hoverboard

Image via Mozzie Back in August, I had heard about the new hoverboards coming out by a new-to-market company, Mozzie. And now I have spent a few weeks with my Mozzie Hoverboard and feel that I can give...

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GeekDad Review: Polaroid PL3000 Camera Drone

Image by Tony Sims I have toyed around with several drones at this point. Almost all of them, I would consider “toy” class drones. If you have ever purchased a drone that is less than $200, then you...

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GeekDad Review: Puro Sound BT2200 Children’s Headphones

My kids are tough on headphones. In my household, we have started buying “extra sets” just because it is a short matter of time before the wire breaks or the cat chews up an ear cushion. Because of...

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Easter Surprises That Are Not Candy

If your kids are like mine, they already have too much candy in their lives – it seems like we just got done with Valentine’s Day candy. Well here are a few suggestions that I have personally tried out...

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Handheld Retro Gaming for Summer Vacation

Now that it is officially summer, that means it is time for vacation road trips. I still remember playing Tic-Tac-Toe on the original Merlin electronic handheld or playing “football” on the red screen...

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Get Ready for the Movie With New ‘Jurassic Park’ LEGO

With the new movie coming out this weekend, I thought it would be nice to pull out the few years worth of Jurassic Park LEGO that we already had and get in some play “building” time with the kids. Of...

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GeekDad Review: The Coolest Cooler is the Coolest

I buy a lot of ice chests. To be completely honest though, I buy the relatively inexpensive kind that you would get from any of your typical big box stores. For my regular 9-to-5 job, I plan community...

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GeekDad Review: Niro Garage Door Controller with Camera

Once again, here we are talking about a new DIY smart home product. Lately, my focus has been on the garage. This “room” is one of the most left out in the realm of smart home advancements but it is...

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GeekDad Review: Aria LED Floodlight With Wi-Fi Camera

Recently, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Niro Garage Door Controller with Wi-Fi Camera by Momentum. I like the convenience of having multiple units controlled by just a few apps, so I thought I...

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GeekDad Review: Cori HD Smart Home Security Camera

I must say, I am becoming a convert. All this time, I have had a deep loyalty to Z-Wave standard products and now these products from Momentum are becoming my security go to. If you have been reading...

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GeekDad Review: ZOWIE XL2411P Gaming Monitor

Recently, I had a chance to try out the ZOWIE XL2411P Gaming Monitor. This was on loan while I was working on a computer build, so I thought I would share my thoughts here. Honestly, I have never given...

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GeekDad Interview With Loaded Boards Founder Don Tashman

Recently, I had the opportunity to interview the founder of Loaded Boards Don Tashman. For those not in the know, Loaded Boards is a leading manufacturer of high performance bamboo longboards,...

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GeekDad Review: Mighty Mule Smart Garage Door Opener

Well, as all good geekparents know, not every gadget lasts forever. Recently, my ATOMS Garage Door Opener decided that the Texas summer and some of its components were not compatible. Seems that the...

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