Show #1898 Week of August 25th 2022 Independent Show 372

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Yes, it's that time of the year, so first up, an a reasonable price back-to-school backpack with lots of features!

This is great for students or anyone who carry a lot of stuff. It's a backpack that can expand by about 20-25% if you need more room! The Matein Backpack is expandable from 29.5L to 36.8L by opening a zipper. There’s a padded compartment for a laptop, Chromebook, MacBook up to 15.6”. 17 difference pockets for everything you need to carry. Even a key fob hook. Two side elastic net pockets for umbrella and water bottle. The luggage strap allows the backpack to be placed on a rolling suitcase handle to free your hands and back. But wait, there’s more! With the built in USB charging cable port you have a more convenient way to charge things. The Anti Theft hidden pocket on the back, can protect your valuable items from being stolen while you’re wearing it. It was $43.00 on 8/25/22, which I think is a fair price considering all the features.

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Have some old slides, or 35MM photo strips you'll like to digitize? Cheaply?

Check out the Rybozen Pic Scanner. It's a portable, mobile film scanner that works with your smartphone. It's a barebones plastic folding slide scanner with a built in LED backlight. To use, just insert a slide or negative into the tray, turn on the built-in led backlight, place the lens of your smart phone over the hole, frame it the way you want, then click to capture. It folds fold for storage or travel. The company says it's compatible with 35mm color negatives, 35mm black and white negatives, and 35mm color slides. The free Rybozen app lets you scan, edit, crop, rotate, filter, adjust color and contrast; and share on social media! I downloaded the app and outside of being able to adjust the color, I could find a way to do anything else. There doesn't seem to be any instruction guide. But it's cheap, and it did work on my color slides! Under $20 as of 8/21/22.

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Perfect for Star Wars fan parties!

It's the Uncanny Brands Star Wars R2D2 Popcorn Maker.

Officially-Licensed hot air popper. Looks just like R2D2. Incredible details bring your favorite little droid to your kitchen or fan cave! This high-powered popper uses hot air to pop 98% of kernels, no oil needed. Measuring cup (included) prevents overfilling. Inside chute and bowl are easy to clean. And you don't need a popcorn bowl. R2D2's head snaps off to make the cutest serving bowl in the galaxy! Pour in the kernels and watch through the clear top as hot air pops them for a healthy, delicious snack. $99.95 From the Giz Wiz: If you're interested in this clever device, be sure to watch this week's show on where the clear plastic popcorn chute is on the machine and how to use it.

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Chad's cheap them for August as picked by our loyal Patreons is "Gadget As Seen on TV".

And Chad's final as seen on TV" gadget is Ruby Sliders.

Some info via Amazon: As Seen On TV - Premium Chair Covers Protect Hardwood & Tile Floors from Scratching - Fits Most Furniture Leg Sizes & Shapes - Chairs Slide Noiselessly. Protects Your Hard Surface & Tile Floors: chairs and furniture legs scratch your floors. Look for the red to know they’re authentic — real Ruby Sliders. Universal Fit: we know that not all furniture legs are the same size and shape. Ruby Sliders have a universal fit and work with most furniture legs! Square or circle, thick or thin, Ruby Sliders have a premium nano-weave felt pad attached to the bottom of each protector that’s glued on with industrial-strength adhesive so it doesn’t fall off.

And Chad's take? Chad didn't like these very much. And the thing he hated most about them is that you can't NOT notice them because of the red (ruby) color. And that's never going to change because the name of the company is Ruby Sliders. We assume, the name is to make you remember it because you'll think of Red Slippers, like in Wizard of Oz. Chad also thought they were expensive compared to what else you can buy. You see a complete demo, how they look on a chair, and other ways to do the same 'sliding' thing a lot cheaper on this week's show.

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Dick’s Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video To Win An Autographed Copy of MAD Magazine.

Our email this week is from Shawn Minisall who emails us:

 Hi Dick & Chad,

 I made a quick video showing off some of my old magazines, phones and computer peripherals.

Hope you enjoy! Shawn

https://youtu.be/NW9cg8QBaZs

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Dick’s Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video To Win An Autographed Copy of MAD Magazine.

We’d love to include your video in an upcoming Giz Wiz Show! Here's what we're looking for! Your home shot video – 2 to 3 minutes long, in any of the following categories:
I bought a piece of crap: Did you buy something you ended up hating? We won't get you a refund, but we might be able to give a platform to vent your disappointment. Remember, "family friendly" language applies.
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I invented this! Did you invent something? (Or did a friend or relative invent something.) We can't market it for you, but we can help get the word out. Show us what it is, and how it works. Even if it's a prototype, you can get our (and the audience) reactions. No professional ads please.
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My Gadget Warehouse: Okay, so you don't have a warehouse. It doesn't matter. Just tell us about your favorite old gadget(s). When and where you bought it, and why you're still hanging on to it.
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My Favorite Gadget (favorite old, or favorite new): Show us what it is, tell us what it does and why you love, or loved it! It can be a new gadget you just bought too.
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Post them on YouTube and send us the link! We'll do the rest. (Or possibly nothing, but that's unlikely.) Remember, videos should be just 2 to 3 minutes long! Low production value is fine, but we should be able to hear you and see you! If we select and show your video on The Giz Wiz you’ll earn a tiny amount of fame (hopefully). And if you live in the US, you'll also get an autographed 38+ year old Alfred E. Neuman picture and a MAD surprise (most likely the current issue of MAD.) But no matter where you live outside of US, I can autograph an Alfred E. Neuman photo to you, scan it & email you a high res copy if we show your video. Just print it out, frame it, or just hang it up and no one will know it's a copy. We've tested it out and fans say they look terrific! If you submitting warehouse videos for a second, third time, etc., you'll get the current issue of MAD as a thank you.

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Our email this week is from Richie Namm who asks:

Can you take a look at the Light Bulb Camera ?

It’s a cylinder with a pan & tilt camera, infra-red lights for night vision, Micro-Card or cloud recording, etc.

There are tons of manufacturers , some offer 1080P, some 2K, features set basically the same as most of them.

Designed for outdoor or indoor fixtures including the outside porch lights we all have .

Wyze makes one too I saw. Richie

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