fathers day
Announcements
9:45AM Nick Broughall | There was a time in my life when I thought my dad was king of gadget mountain. He always bought the best computers, the best stereo systems, the best cameras… But then something happened – technology sort of overtook his ability to understand it. Nowadays, hooking up his TV to his stereo requires tech support (me) to come visit. But I still reckon he’d be able to use the Logitech Harmony 1100i – that thing is pretty much idiot proof, once it’s setup… More »
Reminder: Win Your Dad A Logitech Harmony 1100i Universal Remote
9:45AM Nick Broughall | There was a time in my life when I thought my dad was king of gadget mountain. He always bought the best computers, the best stereo systems, the best cameras… But then something happened – technology sort of overtook his ability to understand it. Nowadays, hooking up his TV to his stereo requires tech support (me) to come visit. But I still reckon he’d be able to use the Logitech Harmony 1100i – that thing is pretty much idiot proof, once it’s setup… More » 
Announcements
9:39AM Nick Broughall | In case you missed it yesterday, the kind folks at Logitech want to give your dad the greatest gift of all: Love A Harmony 1100i universal remote. More »
Reminder: Win Your Dad A Logitech Harmony 1100i Universal Remote
9:39AM Nick Broughall | In case you missed it yesterday, the kind folks at Logitech want to give your dad the greatest gift of all: Love A Harmony 1100i universal remote. More »
Regulars
Last Minute Gadget Gifts For Rich Dads, Fun Dads and Deadbeat Dads
7:00AM Sean Fallon | We are really getting down to the wire here as far as Father’s Day gifts are concerned, but there is still hope for finding that perfect present for hard-to-shop-for Dads. So, let’s dispense with the normal fare like ties, golfing equiptment and GPS units (although GPS units are cool). Get something unique this year that he will always remember. The following guide will show you how. AU: Obviously, it isn’t Father’s Day here in Australia. But if I were a father, I’d still want some of these , even if it was just a random gift for the hell of it. Hint.
Gadgets
Son Gets Steampunk Clock As Wedding Present From Dad
12:00AM Gizmodo US Edition | In a story sure to melt the gears in our brass-and-copper hearts, one steampunk fan toiled for weeks in his workshop in order to present his son with an intricate walnut clock as a wedding present. The best thing is, the son had been the one to introduce him to steampunk in the first place. The dad-humour in the note that came with the present puts an “aw shucks” smile on my face.
_
9:22AM Seamus Byrne | Here’s a gift idea to break the monotony of socks, ties, and hankies this Fathers’ Day, and it might give a hint to your family that there are professionals now available to do all that shitty family tech support you/we/all geeks are tired of having to do.
If you haven’t heard of Gizmo, it’s like the Geek Squad thing in America. Like tradies for your home computers and gadgetry – but unlike a tradesman they’ll come exactly when you book them to come. They sent us word on some ideas for what they could do for your Dad this Fathers’ Day. They’re getting creative with how you can use their services, so we thought we’d share: More »
Gizmo: For Dads who need professional help
9:22AM Seamus Byrne | Here’s a gift idea to break the monotony of socks, ties, and hankies this Fathers’ Day, and it might give a hint to your family that there are professionals now available to do all that shitty family tech support you/we/all geeks are tired of having to do.
If you haven’t heard of Gizmo, it’s like the Geek Squad thing in America. Like tradies for your home computers and gadgetry – but unlike a tradesman they’ll come exactly when you book them to come. They sent us word on some ideas for what they could do for your Dad this Fathers’ Day. They’re getting creative with how you can use their services, so we thought we’d share: More » 