• Technology and Relationships: (Don’t) Hold the Phone!

    Thanks to dating sites and apps like OKCupid and Tinder, finding a potential partner has never been easier. With a few swipes, some messages here and there, dates are easy to come by. More and more, people are turning to these resources. While there’s nothing wrong with getting a little bit of a push in…

  • Top 8 Tech Gadgets for Couples

    Relationships are fun, but there’s a lot of hard work and effort that has to be put into them. Can technology help improve your relationship? Well, since each relationship is different and unique, there’s no for sure answer. However, couples should try new things to see what works for them. Here’s a list of some…

  • A Fascinating Look into the History of the Word “Geek”

    It’s the time of the geek. Society is becoming more open to the idea that it’s okay to be very passionate about something. Whether it be music, tv shows, movies, or comic books, geeks are now open and proud. This new acceptance is a long time coming. Since the 1900s, the word geek has had…

  • A Geek’s Guide to Online Dating

    The online dating world is hard enough as it is. All the swiping on apps, the awkward first encounter, and inevitable small talk when dates turn south can put a damper on things. There’s also the question of anonymity, privacy, and if things will work out. Trying to find your own Prince Charming or Princess…

  • 7 Great Groupon Deals for the Fall

    The fall semester is here, and with it comes the need for new equipment and supplies, whether it be for classes or for the office. Luckily, there’s a place to go for great deals on the tech and accessories that you need: Groupon. Here are some of the best sales going on right now. 1….

  • 7 ‘Star Wars’ Items You Didn’t Know You Needed

    You can never have too much Star Wars merch. If that tried and true logo t-shirt is showing its age and that beloved Skywalker poster leftover from your college days has finally ripped, it’s officially time to refresh you memorabilia! This time, why not go for something a little more unexpected? We have a list…

  • Why Geeky is the New Mainstream

    Fantasy and science fiction are genres that have historically been labelled as geeky. This geek label has traditionally resulted in the two genres residing outside the status quo of what is considered trendy. Recently, entertainment has shown us that the exclusion of geeky from mainstream culture is diminishing, as media production and promotion is becoming heavily…

  • 5 Tips on How to Defeat the Early Morning Groan

    Getting up early is hard. I know, I have been trying to do so for years. No doubt, if you’ve tried to change your habits, you’ve probably read all the internet self-help sites there are to read about the benefits of getting up early and how to do it. Some of this advice is good,…

  • 6 Advantages of Getting Up Early In the Morning

    Getting up early is difficult for many people. They want to sleep in and keep collecting z’s in spite of their annoying, interrupting alarm clocks. But there are actually quite a few benefits that come with getting up early in the morning. Here are six. 1. More Time in the Day Whenever I sleep until…

  • Mad Scientist Tech Any Super Villain Would Geek Out Over

    Imagine living in a future where laser weapons are blasting robots out of the sky like something out of a Skynet battle scene from Terminator. A time when the oceans are filled with loyal armies of cybernetic animals engineered to dismantle bombs and attack spies, and rocket drones can land and re-launch from across the globe,…

  • Record Store Day 2015 Is Right Around The Corner

    Vinyl junkies get ready to do your happy dance ’cause Record Store Day 2015 is just around the corner.  Saturday, April 18 is the big day so make sure you clear your schedules as this year’s RSD is going to be bigger than ever before. Still Spinning After All These Years First conceived back in…

  • NEwhere Premium Vapor Products: An Alternative To Traditional Cigarettes

    Electronic E Cigs – An Alternative to Traditional Smoking? “Smoking” as it used to be has now been replaced by the next generation. Gone are the days when smokers huddle outside in all kinds of weather just to smoke a traditional cigarette. Today’s technology has surpassed those days gone by with the revolutionary new electronic…

  • Sponsored Video: Agent Diamante Tells Her Story

    Geek Insider has been involved in a huge and highly hush-hush conspiracy. In fact, we still don’t know much of what’s going. It began with Bill, a hapless scientist, which led us to send our most amazing journalist to China to interview someone else who promised us he had more information. The Mystery Deepens We’d…

  • The Aetna Foundation’s Healthier World Innovation Challenge

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of This blog post is sponsored by the Aetna Foundation for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. When necessary, a healthcare fraud attorney helps protect your rights you when you really need it, but unfortunately it’s always after the fact. However, the Aetna Foundation is an organization that works…

  • 5 Ridiculous Inventions That You Won’t Believe Exist

    History is full of genius inventors. We got the wheel, sliced bread, computers, and Snuggies. Then we get inventors who seem to have completely lost touch with reality and what the word “practical” means. These well-meaning inventors wanted to make life easier when it came to certain tasks that they thought could be better. Of…