Giz Wiz Show #1782 June 4, 2020 Independent Show #263

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.  

Big News! The Giz Wiz gets totally ripped off on Amazon! It started when I saw a discount code of $42 for a yoga mat in an email from from one of great deal newsletters I subscribe to. This discount code was good for a yoga mat at Amazon. Excerpts from their Amazon ad sounded good: Thick High Density Anti-Skid Yoga Mat Exercise Pad. Workout Mat for All Types of Yoga, Pilates, Stretching, Meditation & FloorActual size: 24" X 10.8" Exercise. HEAVY DUTY: High density foaming material, strong structure, heavy duty workout design. durable mat for men / women home gym high intensity workout or health loose weight yoga! Our yoga mats are guaranteed to provide the optimal level of cushion and protection for your joints and knees while still allowing you to grip the floor for balance. Premium exercise mat, best suitable to practice many forms of Yoga. Regular price $52.50. I applied the discount code from from Bradsdeals and the final price $10.50. Free Shipping...not Amazon Prime.. Fullfilled by HighlifeS, not Amazon. Wait until you see what they sent me! I know $10.50 is a ridiculous price for yoga mat, but I thought maybe they had a warehouse full and wanted to clear them out. Big mistake on my part. I should have known the old “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/Ya-ZofrCO0c

Amazon link: (BEWARE!!) https://amzn.to/2XWxROm  (The Yoga mat is more the size of a place mat - about 24" X 11"! And as of 6/6/20 it's still on Amazon. Remember this is a rip-off! You'll be sorry if you purchase it.

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Meet the LED Emergency Flare Magnetic Safety Light with 10 Modes!

Here's a super bright LED light that can be used to illuminate & to alert others if you're car breaks down, or for other emergencies. One button triggers the 9 red flashing modes (I don't why you would need that many) and the one steady white LED light. The device contains 18 LED's! 6 White LED and 12 Red LED bulbs. It uses (3) AAA batteries which are not included. The company says it's water & weather resistant and it does feel like it's well built. In the back there's a retractable hook for hanging any place you want a bright white light, but it can also be used to stand the unit up. Standing this up on a road and is safer than lighted flares. You can use the white light to illuminate your engine in car break downs, or use it at night for changing a tire. It's also great in a room in case of a power outage. For camping it could hangs in tent for 360 degree white light. Be aware there is no high/low for the white LED light which is quite bright. Although the company says you can hook it on belt loop for walking dog or night strolls, I don't think it's ideal for that. And although the description says a carry bag is included, mine did not have one. But, they were very inexpensive, 2 for $10.00! I bought mine at Deal Genius, link below. They were still available as of 6/6/2020.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/1w76umfO8k4  

https://www.dealgenius.com/2pk-led-emergency-flare-magnetic-safety-light-10-modes?gclid=CjwKCAjw8df2BRA3EiwAvfZWaJz6hiJEhGmxccMS2oh0CMdJsFCmkggX8znzsv52jL3aQ6-yqYvlPxoCkosQAvD_BwE 2 for $10.00

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Ever hear of a gadget called "SceneSpin"?

Who ever knew such a device was around. I didn't and it turns out Chad didn't either. The SceneSpin is a handy device that makes taking panoramic pictures as easy as pressing a button. The company says it's designed to fit almost every smartphone, even the large iPhone 8 with a case. A simple adjustable tab lets you lock in your phone and adjust the angle of how it sits. You can even use this with a tablet as long as you place it on its side for horizontal mode. And you don't even need batteries for this to work. Just turn the top counter-clock wise until you hear a click. Then press the button for smooth, steady pan as your device rotates 270 degrees. In my video, I use the SceneSpin with my LG G7 phone in video mode. You'll see the results in the video below or within this week's show. The compact size makes this device a convenient portable phone holder for watching video when you travel. MSRP is $12.99, but I got mine at PulseTV.com for $3.00, or even better at 2 for $4.00. Chad said he was going to buy a few for stocking stuffers this coming holiday season. That price was still available 6/6/20.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/9q4M2pTusoM

Pulse website: https://www.pulsetv.com/prodinfo.asp?ss=ac&number=8608

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Chad's Crappy Corner & His New Cheap Gadget Theme For June.

Chad polled our loyal patreon members and their pick for June's Chad Crappy Corner is

Summertime gadgets!   (It's June, summer is on the way.)

Chad's first summertime gadget is the Geckobrands Waterproof Phone Tote. Here's what Amazon says about it: Stay worry free when you take your smartphone, wallet, license, keys or other small valuables out on the water and nearly everywhere you go. This bag’s closure system ensures nothing gets in and with the clear screen you can still talk, text, take selfies, and more.

And Chad's take: Chad liked this a lot. He thought it was well made and liked the clear phone window that let him use phone with it in the phone tote. You can hear all of Chad's thoughts when you watch this week's show. Chad bought his at an Academy Store for about $20.00. It was a couple of bucks more on Amazon.

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3dBu6V3

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Dick's Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video & Get An Autographed MAD Magazine!

Our viewer video this week is a from a first time contributor, Bryan Fields.

Bryan emails us:

The attached link is for a bike light video, I hope it makes it in time for bike safety month.

https://youtu.be/2Xyc2WwdUaE

Thanks for the podcast.  Bryan

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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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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:

Subject: No, please no

Our most frequent Giz Wiz Contributor asks:

Hey guys, can this be the new norm, say it isn’t sooooooo

https://youtu.be/qh0hYUIiP_o  

Mo