Show #1830 Thursday May 6, 2021 Independent Show #309

Wow! We're in year 16 of The Giz Wiz Show! (The first Giz Wiz Show – called The Daily Giz Wiz back then – was February 20^th 2006!) If it wasn't for our loyal 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: http://www.gizwiz.tv/ 

We start this week's show the BlendJet 2 cordless and portable blender.

The company calls it THE NEXT-GEN BLENDER. Here's what they say about it: We created the BlendJet 2 portable blender so you can make anything you want, anywhere. From a mountaintop to your kitchen countertop. We invented a new method that makes other blenders obsolete. BlendJet 2’s stainless steel blades are offset from the center of the base, which creates a tornado effect that blasts ingredients into the back of the jar 275 times per second, resulting in dramatically better blending. Combined with a more powerful motor and doubled battery capacity — makes BlendJet 2 five times more powerful than BlendJet One. Get 15+ blends from just one hour of USB-C charging. But wait, there's more. With a double-press of the power button, your BlendJet 2 portable blender transforms into a powerful food processor that pulverizes veggies, fruits, nuts and more. You can pulse your way to tasty guacamole, pesto, salsa and hummus in mere seconds.

But does it work? We put it to the test in the Giz Wiz Test Kitchen!

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/xCe29ZIN-WA  

Company website: www.blendjet.com  $49.95 – As of 5/8/21 Spring sale: free shipping + ships with 3 Blendjet Smoothies (Regular $2.99 each.)

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Here's a mini wireless keyboard with a couple of MAX features!

It's a Backlit Mini Wireless Keyboard + Touchpad + Mouse with Laser Pointer.

Via a 2.4 GHz USB receiver, this LED Illuminated rechargeable mini-keyboard can be used with almost any device with a USB port such as many smart TV's, Tablets, iPads, Laptops, etc. It's plug and play. At least it was for me. Plug in the 2.4 Ghz computer, charge the mini keyboard and it's ready. (Be sure to turn it on.) It has sleep mode to save battery, some really nice LED backlighting with a choice of colors, and even a laser pointer. (Use laser carefully!) Buried in the little type is the name - Etopbest - which isn't even mentioned on the mini box it comes in. The small design makes it easy to hold by hand and it is small enough to slip into a pocket. The company says it's powered by a 450 mAh Lithium-ion battery. Price as of 5/8/21 is about $24, which is what I paid on Amazon.

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

 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xWwlwT - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

This looks like the same keyboard w/o the RGB LED backlight & w/o the laser light. It was $17.99 on 5/8/21. https://amzn.to/3uws0OS - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

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2 Easy Ways To Show & Protect Your CDC Record Card.

Hopefully you have been vaccinated. It does make me feel safer and more secure when outside with people you don't know. Once you are, you'll need a way to protect your CDC Record Card.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/WhfCSZUsZR4

Here are two options from Amazon:

This 4" x 3" Inch Record Cards Protector comes with a clip that can be used without any additional accessories. Simple to use and small, it allows you to easily show your CDC records Card at airlines and travel ports for quick entry. In the futurei t's also possible other venues might require seeing your card. The company says this protector is accessible for barcodes and QC codes to be swiped or scanned with any scanner reader through the crystal-clear display PVC polyvinyl chloride material. Outer Dimensions (4.52 x 3.97 inch) Inner Dimensions (4.2x 3 inch). The flexible and resealable zipper ensures high water-resistance. This badge holder is 0.8mm thick, thicker that others I've seen. 5/$9.00 approx $1.80. This price can change at any time! Actually, on 5/8/21 there was a 50% coupon --- that could disappear at any time!

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Not Waterproof, But Magnetic! 

This is a pack of 20 magnetic badge holders to keep badges secure, clean, and prominently displayed. Durable design made of PVC-free polypropylene with curved corners; sealed on 3 sides; top loading. 1 magnet pre-attached to badge holder; 2nd magnet removable (to be placed behind clothing); magnets won't damage clothing when attached/removed. Compatible with any 3x4-inch badge (like the CDC Vaccine Record). Displayed horizontally; pre-punched holes for optional lanyard attachment (not included). Measures 3 by 4 inches. 20 for $22.00, so $1.10 each as of 5/8/21. Prices on Amazon can change at any time.

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Unbranded Vaccinated Silicone Wristbands

There's no official CDC wristband that I know of, but there are many options to buy an unofficial ones. This one is printed with a 'check mark' followed by “VACCINATED Covid-19” These vaccine wristbands allow others recognize that you have been vaccinated walking alone, or in a crowd. (That assumes that YOU actually have been vaccined and your wrist is showing!) But remember, this is not any official confirmation because anyone can buy these wristbands. They're not individually wrapped – 5 of each color come in a single plastic bag. You get 20 for about $10.00 – about 50 cents each. That price can change at any time!

Dozens of options on that Amazon page: https://amzn.to/3f5VNY1   - 

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The VacSeen Wristbands.

These are more expensive $2.50 each, plus $4.99 shipping, unless you buy 10. Then it's a flat $25 and you get one extra band and free shipping. I also bought these because the vendor says half of the money goes to the World Health Organization.

http://www.vacseen.org/

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Chad's Crappy Corner & His New May Theme as voted on by our loyal Patreons.

Chad's first security gadgets is the brand new Apple Air Tags.

AirTag is a supereasy way to keep track of your stuff. Attach one to your keys, slip another in your backpack. And just like that, they’re on your radar in the Find My app, where you can also track down your Apple devices and keep up with friends and family. You can play a sound on the built-in speaker by going to the new Items tab in the Find My app, or say “Hey Siri, find my wallet.” If it’s hiding nearby — like under the couch or in the next room — just follow the sound and your search is over. If your AirTag is nearby, your iPhone can lead you straight to it with Precision Finding.1 You‘ll see the distance to your AirTag and the direction to head in — all thanks to Ultra Wideband technology. How does it work? Your AirTag sends out a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices in the Find My network. These devices send the location of your AirTag to iCloud — then you can go to the Find My app and see it on a map. The whole process is anonymous and encrypted to protect your privacy. And itʼs efficient, so thereʼs no need to worry about battery life or data usage. How does it work?
Your AirTag sends out a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices in the Find My network. These devices send the location of your AirTag to iCloud — then you can go to the Find My app and see it on a map. The whole process is anonymous and encrypted to protect your privacy. And itʼs efficient, so thereʼs no need to worry about battery life or data usage.

Precision Finding compatible with:
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
Starting at $29

https://www.apple.com/airtag/?afid=p238%7C42s9SJLR-dc_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid_78202924180191_pgrid_1251244780108072_&cid=aos-us-kwbi-btb--slid---product-    (Not an affiliate link.)

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

Yes! A Gadget Warehouse Video from Thomas S., a fan who has never submitted one before! Here's his email:

Hey Dick & Chad, this is Thomas from Traverse City, Michigan.

Here is a gadget warehouse submission, the Everbeam H6 Headlamp.

It is currently $16.99 on Amazon and although I said it has a 12000 mah battery it actually only has a 1200 mah.

Thanks for the great podcast. Thomas Skendzel

Thomas' Video: https://youtu.be/uji_zmISibw  

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3y0vDi3  As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

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Email of the week:

From Rowel C.

Hi DickieDe, Chad,

This video came in my YT subscriptions and thought that 1 gadget in particular may be of interest to you: This Book Is Actually a Light

Vat19 book light video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjhjuCU8Wa8&t=6s   

From the Giz Wiz: It looks like it's also available on Amazon for a bit less:

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