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12 Super Sexy Halloween Costumes

Ryan Cooper — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:02:33 +0000

Sexy costumes are popular for Halloween, and geeky girls don’t have to be left out or resort to being yet another Slave Leia or sexy Padme Amidala. There are actually plenty of other Super Sexy Halloween Costumes for female geeks to wear beyond the Star Wars universe, and we present 12 ideas here. Take a [...]

Geek Eyewear

Patra Beaulieu — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:27:43 +0000

For years, geeks have been getting teased and even beaten up just because they had to wear thick, horn-rimmed spectacles. Contact lenses and Lasik eye surgery have taken the unfortunate edge off some of them. But it was just a matter of time before the four-eyed Steve Urkel look would find its cozy niche within avant-garde fashion and pop culture trends. Introducing Geek Eyewear, [...]

Ultimate Geek Pen

Hazel Chua — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:32:40 +0000

If you’re the ultimate geek, then you’ll like toting the Ultimate Geek Pen around. It’s definitely more than just a pen (I mean, what do you expect? It’s the Ultimate, after all.) Aside from being your trusty pen, you can also use it as a stylus and as a laser pointer. It’s even got a [...]

10 Awesomely Geeky Lunch Boxes

Conner Flynn — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:01:53 +0000

We’ve featured many geeky lunch boxes here at Geek Alerts and you can proudly carry your lunch in any of them, but we thought we would gather some of the best and the geekiest for your enjoyment. Lunch doesn’t have to be boring with so many cool options. This R2-D2 lunch box is exactly the [...]

The Geeks’ Guide to World Domination

James Kelly — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:48:46 +0000

Good looking people may have ruled middle school, high school, college, and up until their early and mid-twenties, maybe a few ruled in their thirties, and cougars have their forties, BUT they are not going to rule the world! Finally we get our moment to shine and it comes in the form of world domination. [...]

The Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun Book

Patra Beaulieu — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:17:07 +0000

If you’ve already exhausted all your projects from the Star Wars Craft Book, maybe you need a fresh go-to vault of project ideas to share with your kids. Show them how cool and smart a dad you really are when you delight them with activities in The Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun Book: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games [...]

Click Watches

Conner Flynn — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:40:56 +0000

The Click Watches are made to resemble old circuit boards. The time is shown as digital not analog, with an engraved faceplate around it with various color options like black, blue, green, and red. They come in two basic models, the DIP Switch and the Turn Switch. These are amazingly unique geek timepieces. You can [...]

Nerd Flashcards

James Kelly — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:11:37 +0000

Are you looking to convert a friend or get your child started in the right direction to becoming a full-fledged nerd? It’s not easy being one of us. It takes things like a Girl’s Guide to Dating a Geek and My little Geek ABC Book to ensure that the geek to be heads in the [...]

My Little Geek ABC Book

Conner Flynn — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:24:15 +0000

Kids that are learning the alphabet have a lot of options on how they learn, however geeky parents might want to teach them in a geeky way by using the My Little Geek ABC Book. This book will teach your kids the ABCs while letting them associate the letters of the alphabet with geeky things. [...]

A Girl’s Guide to Dating a Geek Book

Ryan Cooper — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:17:47 +0000

Thousands of nerds around the world erupted in rage over writer Alyssa Bereznak admitting in an Article on Gizmodo that she dumped a guy for being a geek. More specifically, she was horrified to learn that her date she met on OKcupid, Jon Finkel, was in fact a Magic the Gathering World Champion. Perhaps instead [...]

Geek Wisdom

Conner Flynn — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:23:00 +0000

Geeks are often looked at with scorn. However just as you shouldn’t judge Yoda by his size, you should not judge a geek by his looks. Geeks can be wise. Especially if they have this Geek Wisdom book. This book will teach you some very special and wise lessons, with quotes from real and fictional [...]

Iron-on Geek Patches

James Kelly — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:03:58 +0000

Do you have an old jacket, backpack or bulletin board that needs some updating? The Iron-on Geek Patches will give your plain boring items a little Geek Style. These patches can be ironed on or sewn on for better lasting durability. Turn that plain t-shirt into something that stands out and represents you. Available in [...]

Geek Statement Socks

James Kelly — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:26:24 +0000

We showed you the Hightop Sneaker Socks already and thought these Geek Statement Socks might go nicely with your sock collection. The geek statement socks come in your choice of 4 statements: Bacon, Bookworm, Nerd and Geek. Wear these knee high socks proudly and make as statement as you show your love for all [...]

Zigstand Foam Smartphone Stand

Hazel Chua — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:13:36 +0000

If you’re expecting a phone call from a doll, prop up your iPhone on the Angel Wings iPhone Stand. If you’re sending a text to a boor, then position your phone against the Moose Head iPhone Stand for a gruffer feel. But if you’re in the mood for checking your mail and then connecting your [...]

Geek Crime Scene Tape

Ryan Cooper — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:30:16 +0000

Very intelligent people are much too valuable to be distracted by mere mortals when they are working. Those same people hate it when they are interrupted while they are trying to play multi-player video games. GeekAlerts.com reader Mike S. sent us the solution: Geek Crime Scene Tape. Block the disturbances by surrounding yourself with this [...]

Geek Trading Cards

Ryan Cooper — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:24:59 +0000

There are trading cards for baseball players, football players, and basketball players, but what about the real heroes—Geeks! Now you can celebrate some of the best nerds around with these Geek Trading Cards designed by famed artist Len Peralta. With these Geek A Week Cards, each week a new set of 8 cards will be [...]

Circuit Board Heart Necklace

Robert Birming — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:02:06 +0000

Geek wives who are jealous about having their husbands running around with Circuit Board Cufflinks can now wear something just as beautiful: A heart shaped circuit board pendant encased in sterling silver. The pendant, which measures 1 1/8(L) x 1(W) inches will nicely compliment both casual or business attire. The pendant comes with its own [...]

GeekAlerts at Facebook

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:30:34 +0000

GeekAlerts is now available as a page at Facebook, so now you can get updates about the latest geeky gadgets and design news right from your Facebook news feed. There’s also a widget in the sidebar here to the right, from which you can like the new GeekAlerts Facebook page. Thank you very much for [...]

GeekAlerts Design Update

Robert Birming — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:15:27 +0000

First of all, sorry about the lack of updates lately. I’ve been involved in a project that has taken up all of my time. But now GeekAlerts is back on track and you can expect lots of new entries about fun, cool, weird and interesting gadgets. A few changes to the GeekAlerts design have been [...]

LED Graffiti Magnets

Robert Birming — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:01:57 +0000

This set of 20 different LEDs each has a battery and a magnet attached. Pull the tab to activate, then place them on any magnet surface. They stick and glow brightly to let everyone know you were there, like a “Kilroy was here” message of the 21st century. Product Features: Decorate your world with LED [...]

Keyboard Pants

Robert Birming — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:19:39 +0000

Designer Erik De Nijs has created a pair of jeans for computer geeks. Built into the knees are a pair of crotch rocking speakers, around the back you have the added convenience of a back pocket for your “mouse”… Head over to Vous Pensez for more photos of the Keyboard Pants. (Via CrunchGear, Nerdcore and [...]

Circuit Board Cufflinks

Robert Birming — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:46:23 +0000

Circuit boards can be used for so many things; snacks, clocks, keychains, cars, Christmas tree decoration – and cufflinks of course. This geeky silver plated fashion accessory is made from recycled circuit boards, making each set unique. You will get them delivered like a box of chocolate, meaning “You never know what you’re gonna get”. [...]

11 Geeky Cars

Robert Birming — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:11:33 +0000

The guys over at the great SlipperyBrick technology and gadgets blog has compiled a list of 11 awesome geek-themed art cars. Seen in the picture above is the cool running replica of the Star Wars landspeeder. You’ll also find the Circuit Board Car that we covered here at GeekAlerts at the end of last year.

15 Cool Home Theaters

Robert Birming — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:45:48 +0000

The guys over at the great SlipperyBrick blog has compiled a list of the 15 coolest geek-themed home theaters. You might have seen a couple of them here at GeekAlerts, like the Death Star Home Theater from the picture above.