Giz Wiz Show 1709 January 11, 2019 Independent Show #191. Chad & I Pick Our Best of 2018

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And now to our Best of 2018 review!  (In no particular order.)

 Chad's love his Elgato Green Screen.

It's not like those unweildy 'pop-open' green screens that takes a lot of time and endless frustration to fold out. The Elgato Green Screen is compact and rolls in and out of a convenient carrying case in seconds!

https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/green-screen  

It's from this show: http://gizwiz.tv/episode/1660

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Need to quiet the TV in a hurry?

Meet the Smash Mute Button

 --- Mute & unmute your TV sound in seconds!

Stop trying to find "mute" on your 100 button remote! This one is 

200X bigger than the usual “mute” button remote - Under $20.00

https://amzn.to/2P81VzW - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

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I've never seen anything like the Cauldryn travel mug, which could be called ‘the Swiss army knife of travel mugs’.

 Here's a travel mug that can keep your coffee hot at the temperature you set, for hours. It can even boil water, heat soup, or make a smoothie with the blender attachment!

 $69.99 and up depending on the version and accessories you want, and desktop or travel version.

 Different versions are here on Amazon:

  https://amzn.to/2E4vgKy  As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

We both love this unique gadget.

I bought one right after Chad talked about it. Unfortunately, it seems to have disappeared from the market place. It's the Perfect Drink 2.0 Smart Scale and Interactive Recipe App, Bluetooth 4.0. The kit includes a wireless smart scale, app, 750 ml stainless steel shaker, and phone/tablet stand. Scale capacity: 0.5 grams to 5 kg. The price amazing -- just $20! Probably too good to true, because it seems to be gone from the web.

The stainless steel version of Perfect Drink with LCD screen is still available for $99.98 https://amzn.to/2M4IJDA As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

 See or hear this episode: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1709

2 for cooking, 1 for looking - all 'a best of' pick.

Turbo Pot has come up with a new design for cookware. Turbo Pot cookware line is said to heat up between 35 and 50 percent faster than regular cookware. It's the heat exchanger “fins” at the base of the cookware that does it. We tested it in a bare-bones way and it worked for us! Be aware this "fins" cooking advantage works for gas cooktops only and does not speed up cooking time for electric or induction cooktops. There are about 6 different Turbo Pot Cookware items in the line so far.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/yU6lR9soJv4  

Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2FYQmvu  -As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

Company How it works link: https://turbopot.com/howworks

Chad finds and loves his Wyze webcam! It can mounted in many convenient ways, has software that lets you do a dozen things or more and ready for price??  It was just $25! $20 for the camera and $5 (or maybe $7) for shipping. An amazing value. Chad bought bunch of them. I also bought a later model that included the ability to pan and scan for just $10 more! $30, plus $7 shipping.  

Chad's Wyze Cam demo is on this show: http://wyzecam.comhttp://gizwiz.tv/episode/1671

Here's a waffle iron that bakes them at an angle. Doesn't the batter leak out? The Giz Wiz puts the Kalorik Easy Pour Waffle Maker to the test. Actually, this is very easy to use. Simply use the included measuring cup to pour batter into the spout of the closed waffle maker that sits at a 45 degree angle. It looks like that would be a disaster, but a rugged gasket holds the batter firmly in place and the angle makes it possible to distribute the batter evenly. Indicator lights plus five browning levels for custom cooked waffles 7" in diameter about an 1" thick.  

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/oLMI35UA2gw

Company website: https://kalorik.com/site/wm-43981.html  

Fun for kids (yes & adults too)

Glove-a-Bubble was a huge summer hit! The glove itself is the packaging. It's made of a durable plastic and it makes a lot of bubbles as you wave the glove. Prices are all over the place. They shoud sell for between $1.99 and about $2.99.  

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2VaqJMa - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

Watermelon Smash

is a fun twist on the water roulette game. It challenges each player to press the watermelon against their head as many times as the number on the spinner. It's a suspenseful game because you never know when the watermelon will fully crack open. Be the last player left to avoid having the watermelon crack open and you win. Suggested Age is 6 Years and Up.  

Giz Wiz Video https://youtu.be/UIOM5casOZI 

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2spNTAS -

As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

Candylicious Bubbles with Wand- they're bubbles you blow and eat!

Now you can blow bubbles and eat them too with these fun bubbles by Little Kids. Create burst-able tasty bubbles and pop them with your tongue. Flavors include Cherry, Grape, Bubble Gum, and Tutti-Frutti said to be made in the USA with FDA approved ingredients. Chad said he put these on this 'best of' list because his grandmother saw the spot, bought some Candylicious Bubbles and loved them too. The one flavor Chad did not like was Chocolate. He said he tasted chemical-like.    

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ltay71 - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

Chad's video is in this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1678  

Swiffer Continuous Clean Air Cleaning System - 

I saw this at a trade show and wondered how it really worked in an apartment. The company said you'll be able to clean less often as this device continuously circulating and filtering airborne dust and dirt. They also said I should try it for myself and sent me a product sample. After using it for a month, I did indeed see that it trapped a fair amount of dust. You can see the difference between a new filter and one that was in unit for a little less than a month in the video link below.  MSRP $89.99.   

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/80ezD2hGxHw

 Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2LpDfp8 - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review. 

And the final three 'best of' 2019.

Meet Shoe Slotz. These plastic storage devices double your current shoe storage space. It lets you place one shoe over the other shoe on a slanted, attached shelf. It also makes it easier to find the pair you want. Chad discovered them, liked them and I bought some and like them too. Works with most men's, women's, and children's shoes, but not very high shoes or boots which are too tall. I bought mine on Amazon, but they're also available at Bed, Bath & Beyond. About $15 for 6 pairs, which is $2.50 per shoe Slotz.

Amazona: Shoe Slotz: https://amzn.to/2RgQNpM - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

There are also many knocks off too which I havem't tried. They list them as Shoe Slots, not Shoe Slotz with "z" which is what I bought.

We go to the dogs for the next item. Now you can carry your dog in comfort-on your back! 

K9 Sport Sacks. The model I'm wearing in photo with Charlie (our rescue dog) is the K9 Sport Sack AIR PLUS. It has a detachable storage bag (14"x9") for personal items. This is a great way to take your dog hiking, camping, or use it for any outdoor activity. There are models for dogs up to 40 pounds. This is also an ideal solution for folks with two dogs; a big one and a little one. The little guy probably tires quickly trying to keep up with his big dog buddy. Now the litte one can travel in his K9 Sport Sack when he tires out. Depending on the size and the model, they range in price from about $70 to $95.00

Giz Wiz Video from the pet expo: https://youtu.be/2VufmxvJb_s  

Compay Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBP8K_FZ6k8

Company website: http://www.k9sportsack.com/  

And we end with a fun game everybody liked, Reindeer Ring Toss.

When I saw this game on Amazon I thought it looked like a great fun game for family fun! You get two inflatable Reindeer Antlers and eight inflatable rings. Take turns wearing the antlers and make up your own games. They're cheaply made and as you'll see by the reviews often don't inflate and sometimes have leaks in them. But most people said they still had fun. I did too as you'll see in the video. But you can still play ring toss even if not totally inflated. It actually seems to make it funnier. Be sure to buy a 2-pack since the quality of the product is so low, but very inexpensive. Search for them on Amazon. (They may be seasonal buys.) 

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/36vh_2hgK9o    

See or hear this show which includes all our 'best of' gadgets!

http://www.gizwiz.tv/episode/

Back to Dick's Gadget Warehouse and How You Can Submit Your Video.

Consumer Electronic Show preview.

Is this a gadget that might end up in Dick's gadget warehouse?

If you can't figure it out from the photo, it's a kitty litter cleaning device, that is quite large.

We'll get Chad's opinion:

https://www.lavviebot.com/en/home.html

Their video is there too.

No price given, but if it's $200 off if you provide your email, my guess it's a high $$$.

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