Nov 15, 2010 7:45 AM

It's Harry Potter Week On GeekMom!

In honor of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, at midnight on Thursday, we at GeekMom hereby declare this Harry Potter week!

Each day, we’ll have new posts that tackle a different angle of the Potterverse, from today’s comparison of the books to the movies and the discussion of the Lego Harry Potter games all the way to a movie review to wrap up the week.

Enjoy!

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The Bleach Community Is Ready for RFK Jr. To Make Their Dreams Come True

Online communities dedicated to the use of a toxic bleach solution to treat everything from cancer to autism believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is interested in their cause.

David Gilbert

Why Silicon Valley Needs Immigration

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, the hosts discuss how limiting foreign-born workers hurts Silicon Valley.

Michael Calore

A Researcher Figured Out How to Reveal Any Phone Number Linked to a Google Account

Phone numbers are a goldmine for SIM swappers. A researcher found how to get this precious piece of information through a clever brute-force attack.

Joseph Cox

It’s Time to Kill Siri

After almost 10 years, Google Assistant was recently axed in favor of Gemini. Siri gets a bad rap—now is the time for Apple to make a change too.

Julian Chokkattu

The Best Gaming Laptops for Any Quest

We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops—from portable machines to an 18-inch monster—so you can level up your game anywhere.

Luke Larsen

I Joined Every Class Action Lawsuit I Could Find, and So Can You

More Americans than ever are becoming eligible for a class action payout—but the money is going to a small, dedicated group of people who are paying attention.

Andy Vasoyan

How to Advocate for Trans Rights in Your Community

Want to push back against the bigoted attacks targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people? Here are specific ways you can help—with your time, money, and everyday actions.

Reece Rogers

The Best Home Treadmills to Maintain Your Mileage

Putting a treadmill in your home can help you stick to your workout plan. We ran for miles and miles on the most popular models to help your choose the best one for you.

Kristin Canning

15 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Menly Man Men

When you need something that's as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.

Matthew Korfhage

How to Buy a Bike Helmet

What is rotational impact? When do you have to replace your helmet? Here’s what to look for when shopping for a bike helmet.

Michael Venutolo-Mantovani

The Best Read-It-Later Apps for Curating Your Longreads

With the popular app Pocket going away, you'll need a new way to catch up on those articles you've been meaning to read. Here are the best options.

David Nield

A New Law of Nature Attempts to Explain the Complexity of the Universe

A novel suggestion that complexity increases over time, not just in living organisms but in the nonliving world, promises to rewrite notions of time and evolution.

Philip Ball