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Why Girls Don't Want Careers In Tech

Instead of boring girls to death with IT classes or video games, we should introduce our young women to cutting-edge skills like coding, software development, and game design, showing them that a career in technology is more about creating and building than it is about number crunching.READ»

Apps That Empower Women

Who needs 200,000 apps? Most women want a small selection of apps that make a difference to their lives.READ»

5 Rules Of Marketing To Women

There's a shortlist of mistakes companies and brands typically make when marketing to women. If you've ever committed the sin of "pink it and shrink it," it's time to reimagine your strategy. READ»

It's Time To Get Vigilant About Smartphone Security

Five years ago, losing a cellphone would have meant a small financial sting, a call to your network, and a couple of irritating days attached to a landline. Today it could cause a minor disaster. READ»

Sugar and Spice: Unearthing the Gender Divide

Would girls really opt for pink (a color considered highly masculine up to the 19th century) and boys veer towards the Lego aisle if the world didn't continually tell them they were hard-wired to do so? The nurture/nature debate ...READ»

Three cheers for Tech mums

 It’s all quite surreal. Here I am in a swanky bar in a central Colchester retail park, rubbing shoulders with 30 local mums and waiting for uber Essex girl Denise Van Outen to make an appearance. Which she duly does, ...READ»

Gag-Worthy Marketing Campaigns And The Technological Gender Divide

Women play the games and use the gadgets to transform their lives, so why is the technology industry still marketing to them as if they slept with fuchsia-clad, faux-diamond-studded Barbie dolls tucked under their arms? READ»

Does Sexualized Female Imagery Turn Women Off Gaming?

At the majority of the stands at E3 were women with fake boobs wearing skimpy clothes. These types of models can make women feel intimidated and put them off gaming as it gives off a message that the product is only for men.READ»

Lady Geek's Best Bits From E3: Top 5

Get down on the dance floor Harmonix have finally blessed us with Dance Central 2, with even more songs and dance routines to choose from and more excitingly a multi-player feature. Finally your friends can join in with you as ...READ»

Xbox At E3: Taking The Next Steps

Seven months ago I went to the launch of the Kinect in London and was impressed with Xbox's answer to the Nintendo Wii. Now witnessing the unveiling of more games and upgraded features at the world famous E3, I predict a successful future for Kinect and Xbox.READ»

How Dell Supports Female Entrepreneurs

When Dell first invited me to their Female Entrepreneurial Conference (DWEN) I was filled with trepidation. An all women conference? This was something I had not encountered before. Would it be discussing maternity leave and flexibility at work?READ»

Feeling Stressed Over Not Having the Time to Be a Domestic Goddess?

Is this episode, the Lady Geeks have discovered apps that will help you become a master chef while juggling your busy lifestyle.READ»

Is There a Gaming App as Addictive as Angry Birds?

We all got "Angry Birds fever" when the app was first launched, spending any available moment to beat the evil pigs. However, by now I'm sure most of us have completed the game and are in search for another highly addictive gaming app to obsess over.READ»

Want an App That Will Help You Become a Multi-Linguist?

This week the Lady Geeks bring out your inner linguist. We give you the power to translate on-the-go!READ»

Can an App Help You Become More Creative?

Ever wished you could let go of your humdrum office job and dedicate your life to your art?READ»

Ever Fancied Becoming a Hero?

This week the Lady Geeks respond to your pleas for help by showing you the smartphone apps that can help you achieve your heroic goals.READ»

How to Be an International Woman of Mystery

Ever fancied yourself as an international figure of mystery but worry you'll give away your secret alter-ego? Or perhaps you fear your friends will discover your guilty crush and then shame you forever? Well help is here because ...READ»

How Apple Could Fall Without Steve

Apple's CEO is suffering the after-effects of cancer and a liver transplant, and his latest medical leave has the tech world agog over Apple's immediate plans. The truth is Apple will have plenty of trouble surviving a Steve Jobs-less future.READ»

Want to Know How to Make a Delicious Cocktail?? Get Help From an App!

This week we test out Cocktails Made Easy app, which is a fabulous app that has an extensive library of cocktails from the traditional Cosmopolitan to new and exciting cocktails you probably haven't heard of/tried before.READ»