Not every celebration needs a lavish party or an expensive bill—some of the most meaningful memories are forged from the effort behind a well-thought-out plan. No wallet required (but we recommend taking it with you for emergencies, like afternoon cocktails). Check out this list of free to low-cost activities perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day. Help […]
Flugtag Nashville 2017: We Plunged In Like A Wrecking Ball Red Bull’s annual Flugtag competition came to Nashville this weekend and Survivor Drop-Proof Cases were there. We were one of 36 teams selected by Red Bull to design, build, and launch a human-powered aircraft off a runway 30-feet above our beloved Cumberland River. The winning craft would […]
Summer’s here and chances are good that you and the fam are headed out on some sort of vacation. Last week, we asked you to share your top travel tips to keep the kids happy on family trips. Here’s what you told us. Most entries involved…you guessed it…a movie on an iPad or an app […]
Ready for the unofficial start of summer? More importantly, is your tech? Griffin cases, chargers, batteries, and cables keep your phone or tablet ready for whatever your summer’s got in store. Now’s the time to stock up and save 25% on all the Griffin gear you need for summer. Traveling and and a rental car is in the […]
We’re huge fans of the ridiculous pranks tech companies trot out each April Fools’ Day. From ferrets in high-visibility construction vests to fake products that become real, here are five of our favorite April Fools’ Day tech pranks. #1 – ThinkGeek’s Tauntaun Sleeping Bag began as an April Fools’ prank, but the overwhelming public demand for […]
Even when Halloween isn’t just a few days away, zombies are everywhere these days. We wanted to get in on the fun so when our president, Mark Rowan, was appointed board of directors of NECAT—an organization who just so happens to teach a zombie make-up class— we jumped at the chance. Or, rather we convinced […]
“We gaaaaather to-ge-ther to staaaare at our touchscreens…” From illustrator Chris Ware’s now-prescient “Unmasked” New Yorker cover, to the family room full of downturned faces, your holiday gathering of friends, family and other loved ones may be looking like a long weekend of parallel solitude once the roast beast is consumed and the football drags into […]
This winter has been particularly brutal, especially since that dirty rat Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. But, for all the polar vortices and winter storms, Nashville (Griffin’s hometown) has seen very little snow. It’s just been cold. Very, very cold. And across social media, you can hear the calls go out: “I’d be a lot […]
‘Tis the season, y’all, but very few people are harder to shop for than that persnickety geek on your list. But fear not, we’ve put together ten gifts that will please the tech savvy person on your list (especially if that person is you!) And for more great gift ideas and holiday deals, make sure […]
“What’s that on your iPhone?” “Flowfazer.” “What?” “Flowfazer.” “. . .” “What is it? A screensaver or something?” “You don’t need a screensaver for your iPhone. But, yeah, it was a screensaver when it first came out.” “First came out? When was that?” “1990.” “Huh?” “1990.” “That long ago?” “Yeah.” “. . .” “Dude, your […]