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So I’ve been watching a fish play Pokémon…
Yep. Meet Grayson Hopper, the beta fish playing Pokémon live on twitch.tv. He’s been set up with a camera trained on his bowl that translates his movements into button pushes based on where he swims....
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Friday Fashion Craves: Geek Chic Socks from Mod Cloth
If I tried to highlight all my favorite items from ModCloth it would be way too long for a single post. Three parts retro, one part modern with a dash of kawaii, the site even lets you “shop by...
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Enjoying Cosplay After 40: Phaedra Cook
This geek mom rocks! Phaedra Cook started cosplaying in her 40’s and is committed to breaking down the stereotypes that keep others from enjoying the hobby. She recently wrote a fantastic essay for...
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Friday Fashion Clearance Hunter: Geek Chic $5 or Less
Check out these geek-friendly sale and clearance finds! Don’t forget to check for promotional codes for these stores to save even more if you’re ordering online. Note: these prices/availability are...
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Changing Gears: What’s Ahead
Despite how it may feel with our 100+ degree heat, Autumn is just around the corner. I’m excited to move into the new season and get to work finding ways to bring a little geek flare to the upcoming...
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Free 3D-Printed Bracelet from Google’s Made w/ Code
Look at what came in the mail! This is a bracelet I “made” two weeks ago using Google’s Made w/ Code site. It was completely free (no shipping charges) and only one of several projects Made w/ Code...
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“Ignore No More” App Lets Parents Lock Down a Phone Until Child Calls Back
Ignore No More is an app created by Houston mom Sharon Standifird that lets you lock down another phone remotely, blocking access to everything but a pre-approved list of numbers. The user of the...
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San Antonio Geek Events for August/September
Although things are slowing down a little bit with everyone going back to school, there will still be plenty of ways to get your geek on in San Antonio over the next few months. Get out and get social...
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Want to Meet and Battle Pokémon Gym Leaders in Real Life?
San Antonio locals! The PAX Pokémon League is expanding to include PAX South here in January. They are now taking applications from anyone interested in acting as a Gym Leader at the convention, but...
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Tiny Hamster Tiki Party
This is exactly as advertised: a tiny hamster is having a tiki party. If you need a jolt of cuteness in your day, watch some of the videos from HelloDenizen and feel your stress melt away into tiny,...
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Dad Edits Super Mario Effects into Toddler Video
This awesome geek dad took a video of his child running down the sidewalk and added some coins, a few turtle shells and fireballs, completely transforming an everyday scene and making you think about...
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Mamachic: Do-It-All Scarf for the Do-It-All Mama
This is the Mamachic, a stylish and incredibly practical garment from creator Angela Tsai. The Kickstarter drive, based here in Las Vegas, has already reached its $20,000 production goal and continues...
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Hot Topic will buy ThinkGeek for $122 million
Hot Topic announced that they will acquire ThinkGeek’s parent company Geeknet, Inc. This isn’t the first major change for Geeknet, the company formerly known as SourceForge and VA Linux Systems, but...
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Amazon Debuts Free Same-Day Delivery for Prime
Amazon now offers free same-day delivery in select markets as part of its Amazon Prime subscription service. The $99/year service already offers free two-day shipping plus access to Amazon’s streaming...
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What is this #WeWantWidow that is trending?
On June 6, you might notice something happening with profile pictures and posts on facebook, twitter, and instagram, or maybe you’ll be out and about and suddenly a group of redheads dressed in black...
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San Japan 8-Bit (7/31- 8/2) Finalizes Guest List
San Japan, the largest anime festival in San Antonio, TX, has announced its full slate of guests for their “8-Bit” eighth year event coming up this July/August. The 3-day event draws thousands of fans...
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“Get Pop-Cultured” is returning this July with free events at Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is revisiting their popular summer event series “Get Pop-Cultured”, free themed gatherings that combine cosplay, special guests, giveaways, activities and special offers. They’ve...
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The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest is coming to...
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest is the latest concert experience featuring iconic video game music and synchronized visuals from producer Jason Michael Paul. He has been...
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New Steampunk-themed Show “Steampunk’d” to Premiere this Summer
Earlier this week, GSN announced the production of an upcoming Steampunk’d series. The new show focuses on the incredibly popular steampunk aesthetic and the crafters that bring it to life. It will be...
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