A different kind of robot. This one brings you toilet paper exactly when you need it!

At CES 2020, Charmin via their Charmin GoLab, introduced the first-ever innovation showcase focused on helping people Enjoy the Go - three cheeky, never-before-seen conceptual prototypes made to deliver a better bathroom experience from start to flush. According to Charmin people use the bathroom 6-7 times a day, and spend on average 156 hours a year on the toilet. Yet, in a world that’s ever-evolving with new technology, the bathroom is basically the same as it was 100 years ago. That is, until now. Here's Charmin’s vision for a better bathroom experience - but expect it soon, or more likely, ever! (Most reporter felt it was a way to get publicity and worked! Here are 2 of the 3 concept devices.

RollBot is a first-of-its-kind robot that, when controlled with a smartphone using Bluetooth, delivers a fresh roll of Charmin to you so you won’t have to be left in a bind ever again. Its futuristic design uses self-balancing technology to give it a more bear-morpheus look.

SmellSense – An electronic sensor monitoring system that lets you plan ahead and check how the bathroom smells without having to experience it yourself. It is calibrated to detect carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulfide found in a *toot* or *two*. SmellSense notifies you via a GO/NO GO display on the status of the stench and when it’s safe to go in.

More details on all 3 “go” devices: https://www.pglifelab.com/charmin-go-lab/

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Chad learns about Kew Labs charging furniture

Wireless charging locations seen in cafes or fast-food chains all require professional installation teams making it impractical for regular consumers. Each charger requires a hole drilled through the table or within 3mm of the surface. How many people at home or the workplace want to try that? The Kew Labs charger is designed with consumer installations in mind and does not require any DIY experience or extensive power tool kit making it as easy as possible for anyone to install with just the tape or screws provided. A discreet sticker can then be applied to mark the charging location on your surface leaving no irreversible damage to your table. An audio signal confirms correct alignment whenever the phone is placed for charging.

www.kewlabstech.com   

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World’s first hydrofoil bike hits U.S. shores

Who needs a hydrofoil bike? I'm not sure, but when the guys from Manta5 put a video of their hydrofoil bike online they told me it went virtual very fast with 350 million views on Facebook! Interested too? Here's the info. The Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1, world’s first production hydrofoil bike launched in the U.S. at CES2020. Using the same technology as America’s Cup sailboats it's the first bike of its kind to replicate the cycling experience on water. The Hydrofoiler redefines cycling and watersports by enabling riders to launch and plane through open bodies of water -- from ocean shorelines to lakes and rivers. (I asked about rough water and the spokesperson said you really don't want to venture out into big waves.) Cyclists can reach speeds of up to 12 mph, comparable to the speed of traditional sailboats. The bikes are made from strong carbon fiber and aircraft-grade aluminum, making them buoyant and light enough to carry. Some Key Specs: Up to 60 minutes of riding time. IP68 waterproof battery. 460 watt-electric motor. Aircraft-grade aluminum frame and carbon fiber hydrofoils. 63 pounds (including foils and battery) 12 mph (11 knots) maximum speed ? U.S. MSRP $7,495 (excluding taxes and shipping). Preorder reservations are currently available for a 50% deposit. (In the video, the spokesperson says 10% deposit, but you can check it out on their website:  

www.manta5.com  

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Chad finds a key - to security.

It's the Yubikey, billed as an All-in-one configurable security key. Here's some info from the company: With a simple touch, the multi-protocol YubiKey protects access to computers, networks, and online services. Easier and safer than authenticator apps there's no more reaching for your smartphone, or re-typing passcodes. Just plug in your YubiKey, tap, and it does the rest for you. The YubiKey works with Windows and Mac login, Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook, Salesforce, Duo, and many more services. Single key pricing starts at $45. Much more info in in Chad's video on this week's show and at the company website:

https://www.yubico.com/products   

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Giz Wiz at CES 2020! Show 2! Show #1763, January 23, 2019 Independent Show #245

Wow! The Giz Wiz Show is in year 13 overall & our 5th year of Independent Production! (First Giz Wiz show was February 20th, 2006.) Thanks to our wonderful Patreon supporters we continue on! If it wasn't for them, 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/. 

This week it's CES Show #2, our second show with gadgets we found at CES 2020. Since we didn't actually get to use these products we have to rely on the info from the companies that make the products or the spokesperson we talked to at the show, but hey, it's all new stuff!

Chad has his Cake and talks about it too. That's the company name: Cake!

CAKE, a Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric off-road performance motorcycles, recently unveiled the Ösa. It's described as being a light, clean and quiet electric motorcycle providing a new means of transportation while accelerating toward a zero emission future. Heavily influenced by the workbench, the Ösa design features a large gray bar extending out from underneath the seat. This uni-bar, modular clamp-on, system serves as the heart of the Ösa, allowing users to attach baskets, bags, tools and more to create over 1,000 different possible configurations. Thanks to the powerful battery with multiple outlets, the Ösa doubles as a power station on wheels, enabling the rider to be completely independent, off-the-grid. Whether that’s a carpenter charging power tools to build a cabin, or a DJ hosting an impromptu concert in the forest, the possibilities are endless. In town, the package delivery service or the pizza delivery guy may execute clean last-mile deliveries in cities around the world. This is Ösa. Read more about this device and OsaPlus on the company website.

For specs, price and availability check the company website: http://www.ridecake.com/

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