ABOUT Faith O’Neil
Faith O’Neil is the Managing Editor here at Geek Insider. When she isn’t writing or keeping up with the latest tech news and trends, Faith enjoys MMO gaming with her husband, reading, and spending time with her kids. Follow me on twitter @FMOneil
Just when you thought your online purchases were safe from pesky sales taxes, think again. Supporters of a new internet sales tax proposal, with the support of a few very large companies, are counting on a vote from the U.S. Senate (as early as today) that might give them the kind of push that they…
Another one bites the dust in favor of a shiny new job at Apple. A recent announcement has confirmed that Adobe’s CTO, Kevin Lynch, has officially resigned from his job at the company and will be headed to Apple, Inc. as the brand new VP of technologies. Kevin Lynch: Renewed Hope For Apple? Kevin Lynch…
It looks as though Apple has finally gotten around to releasing the 6.1.3 software upgrade for iPhone, iTouch and iPad. I say ‘finally’ because even a short time feels like a really long wait when your iPhone has a gaping security flaw. And, yes, I do mean gaping! Apple Security Flaw: Are You At Risk?…
When it comes to Zombies, we here at Geek just can’t get enough. Whether we are recapping the latest ‘Walking Dead’ episode, dying to purchase Zombie themed cookie jars, or what have you…we love zombies. Of course, when we saw this incredible zombie-themed work of art which also doubles as a fully-functional guitar, we were…
Lately there has been a lot of hullabaloo about Geek Girls. It is such a broad category and the term encompasses a lot of women. Console gamers, bookworms, tech lovers, Star Wars fanatics and so on. I even wrote an article recently about Gamer Girls and how they get a bad reputation because they are…
CanSecWest is an annual conference that is being held in Vancouver, Canada, this year. It focus’ mainly on applied digital security and keeping hackers out. However, at the conference, there are some unique opportunities for hackers to bring their game and win some pretty hefty cash prizes in the process. CaSecWest 2013: Pwn2Own Challenge Right…
Hold on to your hats! Google is now offering the subscribers of their ‘Fiber TV‘ service the opportunity to watch a few of their channels in 3D. That is, if the subscriber already owns a 3D television and glasses. Google Bolsters Its TV Channel Lineup Announced just yesterday, Google has added 2 new 3D channels…
So, you think most gamers are men? Think again! Recently, women have stepped up to the controller and claimed their rightful place as the hardcore gamers that they have worked so hard to become. Now that women have infiltrated an almost all-male culture, ridiculous myths and accusations are abounding. I, for one, can’t take it…
As SimCity server problems continue, EA is scrambling to make things right again. The game developer has made the decision to start disabling the game’s non-essential functions to help with the server issues. EA Server Issues Cause Non-Essential Functions to Halt On the SimCity forum, the community manager made a point to thoroughly explain what…
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Woah there, Microsoft! As it turns out, forcing people to use your product wasn’t such a great idea after all. Reuters has just reported that Microsoft has been hit hard with a hefty fine ($731 million in Euros to be exact) by the European Union for failing to offer users a choice in what browser…
With all the uproar and clamoring over the newest Samsung Galaxy Launch, Apple seems to be falling through the cracks faster than ever! With few rumors about whether or not we will be seeing an iPhone 5s or an iPhone 6 anytime in the near future, it is Apple’s turn to make a move and…
So you finally got that new smartphone that you’ve been wanting. Yeah, its awesome and all, but you just can’t wait to unlock it, right? You know…jailbreak? Now, close your eyes and imagine a world where you could get into serious legal trouble for doing something like this to your OWN personal property. Now open…
Who cares if your shiny new iPhone 5 is only 6 months old? Rumors are flying (once again), and the word on the street is that we might just see the iPhone 5S this summer. Reports are saying that Apple fans could have an iPhone 5S in their pocket by August. Yep, a short 11…
Gaming keyboards are becoming more and more competitive these days. Whether it be programmable keys, separate keyboard modules to customize your desk layout, or incredible back-lighting; companies like Razer, Mad Catz and Logitech are constantly elbow-jamming past each other with newer, better, and more innovative products. After having tested the likes of Razer, I was…