Show #1839 Thursday July 8th 2021 Independent Show 318

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I'm a big fan of this little fan - light - external battery charger!

Here's an easy way to keep cool and to light up a tent at night this summer. It's the X10 Portable Camping Fan/LED Lantern with 7800mAh rechargeable battery. It has a racketing 180° head rotation that stays in place where you set it. A fold-out hook makes it easy to hang in a tent, on a branch, beam, etc. The entire device is small enough to pack. It has USB-C charging in, plus a 2A quick charging out function. That means the 7800 mAh battery can also be used as emergency power to charge your phone, GPS, iPod, etc. A really nice touch is the included remote control that lets you set the fan speed and light level without getting out of sleeping bag. But wait, there's more! The remote control also lets you set a timer to shut off at 2, 3 or 5 hours. The company says it takes 6-8 hours to charge completely, but it can be used while charging. aced on desk at home or in office. The battery can work continuously from 8-25 hours depending on light level, fan speed, or both. (There are battery level LED's so you can see the state of the charge.) It sounds quiet which the company says it due to it brush-less motor. I think the price is very decent at under $30.00.

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Can an under $30 blender out-blend a $50 blender? We find out!

I was getting so many emails about low priced cordless blenders, I decided to try one. It is the Vaeqozva rechargeable portable blender. (That name sounds like it was created by throwing an alphabet into a blender!). Here's a bit of info via Amazon: 2 In 1 Design & Extra Silicone Straws: The lid has directly-drinking function You can drink from it, like a normal water bottle directly through the mouth on the bottle cap. If you want to share just pop in one of the two included silicone straws and enjoy. That means you don't have to carry an another cup to enjoy your drink after mixing. Updated blades, higher speeds & more battery capacity: (A lot of other blenders claimed 2000 mAh battery, this one says twice that. The portable blender can easily liquidized anything including small ice cubes. (Yes, we did that!) 20-25 cups of juice can be squeezed on a full charge. The blender body is made of the same Tritan material as baby bottles. Built-in mechanical safety device so blender won't turn on if the components are not properly assembled. I like this blender a lot. Prices are were about $26 to $36, changing by the color blender you picked.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/SDMRKG4hb3A

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3k733Ho 

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Extra Bubbles, Hold The Music!

People loved the bubble camera we did some time back, EXCEPT for the music which repeats over & over and cannot be stopped. If you want bubbles, you must have the music, the lights and the sound effects! So I thought I would try to find a bubble camera that just blew bubbles, no music. I did! I had a bad experience with the 1^st one I bought, the Jasonwell bubble camera, and much better luck with the Splash 'N Spray. That's strange, because the two bubble cameras look to be identical! I doubt if they're different, it's probably that quality control at Jasonwell seems to be poor. I filled the camera with bubble liquid and it ran out on the desk, the rug and my wood floor! Then I read something I liked in the Splash 'N Spray description: This bubble machine is equipped with an independent sealed bubble solution device which can stop the solution from leakage and overflow. Your kids can hold it in hand and running around, and you don't need to worry the bubble solutions overflowing. It went on:The bubble machine is made from durable & high quality ABS plastic. Comes along with two bottles of Eco-friendly bubble solution. Comes with a strap to hang it on the neck.

Great for kids indoors or outdoors activities age 3 4 5 6 7 8+. From the Giz Wiz: Yes, I like this a lot! It does produce a lot of bubbles as you'll see in the video on this week's show and it never leaked a drop, thankfully!

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/fUt8BqNJOs0  

Here's the bubble machine I showed some time back. Works great, has fun sound effects of a shutter clicking, but the music can get annoying, and you can't turn it off. There is only one button for everything! It's from HA HA LAND. https://amzn.to/3qWyl53  

The leaky Jasonwell bubble camera: https://amzn.to/36nCrtz  

Splash'NSpray Bubble Camera on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yPVAkh 

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Chad's New Cheap Gadget July Theme is Cheap Bike Gadgets!

Chad's 2^nd cheap gadget is the Brightz cruzinbrightz LED Bike Light!

Okay, this is a bit strange for a bike, but since I love disco lights, I like it. You can attach the Brightz cruzinbrightz LED Bike Light to your handlebars and to transform your ride into a colorful light show. (Provided is fairly dark outside, or your bike in a dark enclosed area.) It projects bright colors from the high-intensity LEDs into cool patterns and formations on the ground. Once you reach your destination, simply pop it off and bring it inside so the fun doesn't have to end. Waterproof construction means you can use it rain or shine. The company says 3AA batteries, not included, should give you more than 20 hours of lighting effects. EZ-On/Off design can mount onto your handlebars with the quick clamp with no tools required. $9.99.

And Chad's take? Chad liked this, although he wished there was a way to adjust the light a little more. The handlebars of his electric bike don't let the light point directly down which will put on the best disco-light show. In his video you'll how easy it is to remove when you're leaving your bike. Overall, it still works well and it cost less than $10.

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/brightz-cruzinbrightz-led-bike-light?sku=multi

It's also on Amazon for $3 more. https://amzn.to/3hXvTY3  (That price can change at any time.)  As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

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

Our email is from a frequent contributor Jeffrey Slomovitz and his son, Adam.

They emailed us:

Subject: Gadget Warehouse - Ouch… Bug Bite

Good Morning Sir,

Adam and I shot this video of a new product we saw on Shark Tank, we thought it would a great item to highlight as we are now in prime mosquito season. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/UM675WGcTQA

Jeff and Adam

Here it is on Amazon:

Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool, Poison Remover - Bug Bites and Bee/Wasp Stings, Natural Insect Bite Relief, Chemical Free -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01576DWQU/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_fabc_X922BDCN9ZQW6XYSR83V

 I bought this one, also $9.99: https://amzn.to/3hXvTY3 - 

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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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Email of the week.

Next week is Suite Sweet, a toy event that's always fun. This year it will be virtual, but in researching what to look for there I found something a preview press release about something new Lego.

It's the: LEGO Vidiyo the Boombox. Here's a 1 minute look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz2FbfvCisY

It will be about $100 and will available August 2021.