Giz Wiz Show #1794 August 27, 2020 Independent Show #275

This is our 5th year of Independent Production! (First Giz Wiz show was February 20th, 2006.) Thanks to our wonderful Patreon supporters we're now going into year 15. If it wasn't for our 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: www.gizwiz.tv.  

We start the show with yet another LED flashlight. But this little beauty is only 3.75” long & has a built-in task light + rechargeable battery!

It's the Pocket Fire Ultra Bright Rechargeable LED Flashlight / Task Light! This mini-flashlight is a go-anywhere gadget, assuming you still go places during the horrible Covid-19 Pandemic. It features a 500 mAh rechargeable battery, and includes a mini USB charging cable. Although they say 'get a full charge in just 20 minutes' mine took about an hour to fully charge. It's an adjustable focus flashlight measuring approximately 3.75” long and about an 1" inch wide, making it easy to take with you anywhere. It's a 3 step switch. Forward beam on, strobe light on, then side task light on. The company says it's a 200 Lumen Side Light and 300 Lumen Adjustable Focus Front Light. Run Time : 1.5hrs - Strobe : 2.5hrs. Includes a lanyard and charging cable. I paid $5.99 for mine, but on Deal Of The Day (deal still on as of 8/28/20) it's $3.49, plus $1.49 shipping. But buy 3 & shipping is free. That's 3 of these for about $10.50.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/eIx392vrRds  

What a minute!! Giz Wiz Fan Beckee W. found them even cheaper!! 4 for $12.00! On Amazon, with free shipping for Prime members!

Amazon flashlight link: https://amzn.to/2YFkjYT As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more. (These look the same. I ordered 4 but haven't received them yet.)

Deal Of The Day Link 3/$10.45: https://www.thatdailydeal.com/index.php?id=54488 (Still online at this price 8/28/20)

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Wowwee Introduces HANDS FULL, a speedy game for the family! (Or solo.)

With no more in-person trade shows for the foreseeable future (Because of Covid-19) we now turn to virtual events like the Sweet Suite Zoom showcase. At that event I saw a fun new toy from Wowwee.

Leveraging their technical skill, Wowwee showed their HANDS FULL, a game for family (or solo too) fun. With over a million tangled combinations that you can jump into right away, Hands Full gets you moving with fast interactive fun! 1-4 players, 8+. With over 15 crazy moves this interactive game always gets out of hand. The challenge is to keep your Hands Full while you jump, high five, shake, dance, twist and more! 3 GAMES IN 1: Solo mode: Level up as you master the moves. Complete all 6 levels to become a Hands Full master! 1 player; Survivor mode: Compete to be the last player standing! Don't let go or you're out! 2-4 players; Team mode: Complete a sequence of crazy twisted moves. If anyone lets go—it's game over for everyone! Adjustable volume, English audio instructions, and foldable for easy storage. Includes: 3X AAA batteries. MSRP $24.99. Available now.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/8wEhwW6clZk  

Wowwee Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNSlMrxyfWw  

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Meet the 2020 version of the emergency handcrank/solar radio.

When I saw “2020 Newest Emergency Crank Radio,4000mAh-Solar Hand Crank Portable AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with 1W Flashlight & Motion Sensor Reading Lamp,Cell Phone Charger, SOS Alarm for Home and Emergency” listed on Amazon, I figured 'buy one and see what could be new. Actually, there is at least one feature I've never seen in a crank-solar charged radio before. First some info from the company: Based on RunningSnail MD-090 crank radio and customer's feedback, we've optimized and upgraded a lot of features in this MD-090P emergency weather radio. NOAA weather radio with 7 NOAA channels to get the latest weather and hazard information. The hand crank radio flashlight cell phone charger with a 4000 mAh li-ion battery, which charges more than one smartphone in the emergency. 4 Ways( Micro USB charge, Solar charge; Hand crank; Replaceable li-ion battery; ) to keep the hand crank generator on power. Flashlight radio with a super-bright 3 mode flashlight for any dark places you are in. Motion sensor reading lamp for you get up in the mid-night to avoid waking your family.

From The Giz Wiz: Although this radio has 7 NOAA radio stations it does not have NOAA Emergency Weather Alert (S.A.M.E. localized programming). That is available on weather radios in the higher $$ range and once programmed lets you know about storms, hazards in your area. The feature I never saw before on one these devices is the LED area light with an 'auto-on/off switch'. Perfect if you get in the middle of the night, the light goes on & stays on until motion stops. Then it shuts after 30 seconds later. It also has a push-button emergency button to attract attention with light and sound. This emergency gadget got excellent reviews on Amazon as of 8/28/20. It retails for under $30.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/UT4aAJSBL7o

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Chad Crappy Corner & His Final Gadget For His August Theme.

Chad polled our loyal Patreons and for Chad's August theme they picked “Cheap Gadgets That Have Something To Do With Fire.” This could be a hot topic for the hot month of August. Chad final gadget is the Phone Skope PYRO Putty Survival Fire Starter.

From the company: Starting a fire can be challenging, especially when there’s wind, rain, and poor weather. That’s why we created an easier, more efficient, non-toxic fire starter designed to burn through sleet, rain, wind, high altitudes, and a wide range of temperatures. The PYRO Putty is available in many versions, including Winter, Summer, Eco Blend, and Emergency Blend. It's a proprietary, patent-pending putty that's pliable, sticky, and totally waterproof, this fire starter is easy to stick on logs, torches, or tinder. Create a fire that continues to burn for up to 15 minutes with a single quarter-sized dab.

And Chad's take: Chad thought this was pretty amazing stuff. As you'll see in this week's video, he couldn't find any kindling, but he able to get “quite a fire” going on a rather large split log. The blend Chad used was 'Summer' blend which was $12.99 for a 2oz can. Be sure to watch Chad's impressive demo of this product.

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Dick's Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video And Win An Autographed MAD Magazine.

Our viewer video this week is from Linda Norman. It took a while for us to get to this email (It's from May) but the info in her video is still interesting and valid today. Here's her email:

Hi Dick and Chad,

I just finished watching this week's GizWiz where you were lamenting the lack of affordable webcams on the market right now. I may have found a solution for some people. It's not perfect but it certainly solved a problem I was having.

Still loving the show as always,

Linda Norman

Video Link: https://youtu.be/DtkSgdt9czQ

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1794

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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:

From Mo – Hey guys

Would you get a cut using this thing?

https://youtu.be/7zBrbdU_y0s 

Answer from Chad & The Giz Wiz: Hell, No!!!