I think you’ll agree that computers are now a part of just about every family’s lifestyle (not to mention our business lives…). It has been fascinating to watch the rapid evolution of computers over the years.  Remember the first computer you bought for your home?  Chances are it was a ...

This is a post I wrote on my own blog a few months back. I thought it would fit nicely here with the dadomatic community. If you have children and you let them play on social media websites, or are wondering what to do because your child is asking for ...

Sprint's first Motorola 4G device, the Photon™ 4G is perfect for the extreme tech lover whose personal and professional lives tend to overlap. This device has all of the must-have features you'll love like a 4.3" qHD display, dual cameras, worldwide GSM capabilities, and a unique kickstand for easy hands-free ...

In the holiday spirit of giving, this is a quick update to my post about Ultrabooks.  I mentioned that my Cast of Dads cohort, Michael Sheehan (@HighTechDad) and I would be presenting a chance for one of you to get an Ultrabook, courtesy of Intel, the driving force behind the Ultrabook platform.   Here ...

(Note: this is a sponsored post, but the words and opinions are all mine.) It is fitting that Asus calls their new Ultrabook line “Zenbooks.”  Just one look and you can see that it is a device that exudes a sense of calm and balance, purity and power.   An ...

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and research lately about kids, parents and technology. One of the clearest trends: kids are using technology at a younger and younger age. Many of the biggest tech companies have picked up on the trend and are now offering products aimed at the ...

GeekDad’s own Dan Donahoo was a guest yesterday on CNN International to chat a bit about kids and iPads. He did a fantastic job dispelling some of the common myths about screen time and the affect of technology on early childhood development. He also made sure his GeekDad shirt was ...

In the automobile industry, times are changing. Not only do automakers focus on making the slickest cars on the market, but they also have embraced a revolutionary focus on safety. Some might say they are looking out for their customer base, some might say they are simply acting on the ...

As I was standing in a long line at the bank the other day, minding my own business (and by that I mean: mindlessly wasting time on my iPhone by either repeatedly checking email, looking at my Facebook wall, or tweeting a one-liner I hoped my small list of followers ...

Much as I would love to have a Kinect, we have neither the space nor the hardware for it. But in the course of researching sensors for an upcoming book of robotics projects I’m working on, I found this cool explanation of how the Kinect uses infrared radiation detectors to ...