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

Our email this week is from Jeffrey Slomovitz and his son Adam. They have submitted videos before and they're always a lot of fun. But this one blew us away. I already ordered one of the devices in the video and Chad is thinking about ordering one too. Jeff writes:

Good Afternoon Gentlemen,

I wanted to share this gadget warehouse video with you because I saw it online and it brought back so many memories of my childhood.  In my personal opinion, Atari was truly one of the best game systems of all time.  The original  2600 was simple and very easy to play.  This gadget simple - but due to its size, not really easy to play (you will see that in the video).  I hope you and the audience enjoys it and for only $19.99 it makes a great night stand display item. 

I am including the link from Target as well.

Regards, Jeff and Adam

Their video: https://youtu.be/ylck_Qott4c

https://www.target.com/p/tiny-arcade-atari-2600-desk-top-console/-/A-82614573

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1875

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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.

All show submissions go to mail@gizwiz.tv  

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Email of the week!

(For your info only. We have no connection with this company, but I thought it was an interesting gadget. You'll hear Chad's thoughts on this week's show. This was a pitch letter emailed to the show.)

We relaunching our Indiegogo campaign now that the product is officially certified “Made for MagSafe” by Apple.

ZIKE Launches World's Fastest MagSafe Charger. 2-in-1 MagSafe Wireless Charger With Patented Thermal Cooling Technology That Keeps iPhone 13/12 Cool While Charging, Extending Duration of 15W Charging For A Faster Charge, Up To 50% Faster Than Any Other MagSafe Chargers.

Traditional MagSafe chargers can only do a short burst of 15W charging before the iPhone heats up causing the iPhone to throttle back the charging speed to lower the temperature.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zike-world-s-fastest-magsafe-charger-for-iphone#/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=PR%20ZIKE%202-in-1%20MagSafe%20Charger&utm_medium=email 

Show #1874 For Week of March 10th 2021 Independent Show 350

AMAZING!! We just started year 17 of The Giz Wiz Show!

(The first Giz Wiz Show – called The Daily Giz Wiz back then – was February 20th 2006!) If it wasn't for our loyal supporters, the Giz Wiz Show would be gone. If you'd like to support OMGchad & DickDe in our independent venture (we pay for everything ourselves, including travel) just click the Patreon link at the top of our show web page: http://www.gizwiz.tv/

A Really Fun Gadget For Home or Office, The Floating Globe w/LED Lights.

It's the MOKOQI Magnetic Levitating Globe with LED Light

First a bit of info from the company: LEVITATION GLOBE - Globe floating in midair by the magnetic force from bottom and top of frame. 3 LED beads in frame shows Purple, Pink & Cyan colors. Amazing centerpiece. The 360 degree rotation will last 15-25 minutes. Cool decor on desk or Book Shelf Decor. Cool conversation piece with others.

From The Giz Wiz: I liked this way more than I expected to. The globe is smaller than it looks online, 3.5” in diameter. I see it's available in many colors from different sellers on Amazon, but I like the silver map on black globe that I bought, best. It does stop spinning after like 30 minutes, but it's easy to get it a gentle hand spin to get it going again. It's AC powered with no on/off switch. You get a little plastic tool to help you have your glove floating in air rather quickly. You'll see it all on this week's show!

https://youtu.be/PQxWrRiFQZk

Amazon: (The one I bought -) https://amzn.to/3MQhAmS  Order “black” if you want the exact one in the video, which is silver map on black background.

This one is cheaper, but looks like the same globe: https://amzn.to/3KuXmNs - It looks like it's available in many colors. My globe is black with a silver map, so I ordered 'black'.  

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Need A Helping Hand? Here's A Pair of Helping Hands, Plus Some Helping Teeth!

Handy Grabs Teeth Will Be Out Soon!From the Company: When you're reaching for something that's just out of reach, Handy Grabs are the lil' helpin' hands you need! Grab all the things! Handy Grabs mixes a classic grabber tool aid with the delicate touch of hilarious rubber mini hands! With a 20 inch long length, Handy Grabs can help you pick up and reach almost anything - trash, keys, food, drinks, pantry items and more! Give yourself a hand! Not just for the elderly or handicapped! The Handy Grabs picker upper can be your family's favorite set of helping hands for all your reaching needs.  

But wait, there's more! Soon, as you'll see on this show, they'll be another version of helping hands, that uses a set of teeth to help you pick up things. See a preview on this episode of The Giz Wiz.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/lNEis1Nuflo

The Helping Hands Handy Grabs is availabe now onAmazon: https://amzn.to/3tJiKrC $24.99

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What? Handy Grabs Hands are $32.95 at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hog-Wild-Handy-Grabs-Reacher-Grabber-Tool-20-Inch-Funny-Hands-That-Rotate-Grab-Items-Big-Small-Picker-Upper-Aid-Elderly-Handicapped-Adults-Kids/135992706

NOTE! The “Teeth” Handy Grabs are expected to be available starting late March - early April.

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1874

Another Device That Doesn't Suck (Even though it's supposed to!)

A short time back I the Odistar Mini Vacuum, which didn't pick up much of anything. Shortly after that I remembered I had also bought the Ontel Dust Daddy, an attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Here's just a few things about it from the company: Ontel Dust Daddy | Universal Vacuum Cleaner Attachment | Dust and Dirt Remover | Authentic As Seen on TV. (Wow, As Seen on TV!!!) Universal vacuum Attachment Picks Up Dust Like No Other. Made with 36 Flexible, Micro-Size Suction Tubes. Flexible Tubes Dust Around Objects - Gets Into Nooks & Crannies. Tube Adjuster Slides for Concentrated Suction or Wide Cover. 

-- So, was it any better than the Odistar Mini Vacuum, even though it was “As Seen On TV”? All is revealed on this week's show!

There are companies selling this on Amazon. The one I bought is here: (make sure you watch the demo before you buy one! You might not want one. https://amzn.to/3tKoMZ2

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Chad's Crappy Corner & his second gadget for his new March Theme.

Chad's Crappy Corner March Cheap Gadget Theme, as picked by our loyal Patreons is  “Cheap Time Keeping Gadgets”.

Chad's second cheap time keeping gadget is the YourZone 20 Second Faucet Timer.

Here's what we found out about it from Walmart where Chad bought his: Practicing good hygiene has never been easier with this amazing Your Zone 2 Piece Hygiene Set including a Soap Pump Musical Timer & a Faucet Extender! The Soap Pump Musical Timer features a flexible design that installs in seconds on top of most standard soap pumps. When it comes time for handwashing, press the pump down as you normally would to turn on the tunes and watch little one’s learn healthy hand hygiene in a fun and flashy way! The fun, flashing lights built into this pump topper also helps to encourage engagement as little one’s lather up and wash their hands.

The Faucet Extender is a most helpful accessory in helping growing children reach the flow of water from the faucet in the bathroom or kitchen. Featuring an easy to install design that works on most faucets, the neck of the extender is soft and just needs to be rotated to accommodate the shape of your faucet. Once it’s on, this faucet extender serves as a useful tool to encourage handwashing by making it that much easier for little one’s to practice good hygiene!

And Chad's take? Chad didn't think this gadget was very good. Mounting it on a soap dispenser bottle is difficult and see if you can hear the 20 second tune over the sound of water running in Chad's video on this week's show. It arrived with an almost dead battery. Fortunately it uses the popular 2032 cells, which Chad had, but a 'no battery life' on arrival is not a good sign. Also he thought the water faucet extender really didn't work that well either. You'll see his entire demo on this week's show. It was under $9.98.

It's here on Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Your-Zone-Soap-Pump-Musical-Timer-Faucet-Extender/888750828

I found a stand alone sound & light 20 second timer device on Amazon for about 50 cents more. (There is no faucet extender & we haven't tried this in person.) https://amzn.to/36gnuws

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