Owls seem to be popping up everywhere; even as computer accessories. How these creatures love to tug at our heartstrings! Who can resist their big, round eyes, the way…
Author: Patra Beaulieu
Patra Beaulieu
Patra has a background in molecular biology and was a former writer / translator for one of Canada's major web-based entertainment news providers. She currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario and is into alpine skiing, biking, music, movies, dining, baking, traveling, spending time with family, friends and her mini goldendoodle.
Eating well often entails cutting out junk food from the diet. So even if you’ve vowed to steer clear of certain foods altogether, you can still have food-inspired items in…
You might’ve seen the iCade iPad Arcade Cabinet shown in the past on GeekAlerts. Here’s another app-based accessory that scratches the same itch to give you that nostalgic arcade feel, but it has…
Some people like to rally in front of government buildings to promote peace, while others like to bring harmony by means of food. When you bake a…
Bread knives are essential in the kitchen. Beyond slicing through bread like buttah, they also make cutting roast beef, tomatoes, and cake a piece of… pie. But how often…
Want to make extra sure you don’t get that corporate desk job? Then slip on this Fake Tattoo Sleeve before your arrive for your interview and see how…
Geeks are always trying to create new challenges when playing games, whether it is adding new rules, techniques, or obstacles. That’s why pool-playing geeks will love what happens when pool joins forces with poker with…
Kids totally love the toys we feature on GeekAlerts, but often times they’re amused by the simplest things like cardboard boxes, balloons and inflatable stuff. Here’s something…
Got juice? How about freshly-squeezed juice? When it comes to getting juiced, your citrus fruits are going to beg to go for a spin in the Bodum…
I have a confession. I love cocktail wienies in a can, and I’m sure many of you feel the same. Bring on the nitrates, mystery meat,…
This is a test of the emergency broadcast system. This is only a test. While we still have to tolerate ’emergency alert system’ interruptions, it’s not so bad when…
If you liked the R/C Spy Gyro Video Helicopter we featured this past summer, you might also like the Air Hogs Hawk Eye Blue Sky camera plane that…
Did an army of guests just invite themselves over to stay at your place for the holidays? Where are they all going to sleep? Once every bed, sofa bed,…
Geek parents can’t help but pass their cultured wisdom onto their younglings. Sesame Street does a fine job of teaching kids about opposites, but what about Star Trek? With…
Christmas trees and motherboards have some things in common. They’re both green and look better when studded with sparkly LED lights. If you’d rather deck the halls with boards and circuits,…
I might overuse the word “cool” more than a person my age should, due to immaturity and lack of cooler words. And I refuse to ever…
Wind-up toys never get old…except when they break. Then, you’ve got more items to add to your junk drawer. On the bright side, if you liked our Wind-Up Racing Grannies…
In the classic movie “A Christmas Story,” the young boy Ralphie has quite a few low moments, such as being forced to sport the pink bunny suit, the ‘oh fudge’…
If you enjoy being jolted awake to the sounds of ticking timebombs, the Dynamite Alarm Clock is exactly what you need to jumpstart the day. Before you…
We want robots to do everything for us. For instance, the Robot Tea Infuser steeps tea, the Yumbots serve cupcakes, and now the Robot Sniffle Tissue…