Portable 'Lego-Like' Projector.

Aiptek builds all kind of mini video projectors. At The Luxury Technology Show Aiptek’s Jamie Tsai, shows us the iBeamBLOCK, a stackable and configurable computing projection system. Jamie said it was inspired by a popular children's interlocking building-block brand. (Hmmm, like LEGO?) Connection among the components is achieved through magnetics and pogo pins, so no cable is needed. Lock them together and the power and other connections are automatically made. It has built-in stereo speakers, and it can project images of up to 100 inches. The included tablet is Windows 10-based; and the projector offers 400 lumens of brightness. Jamie said it will operate for up to two hours, and recharges in four to six hours. A USB port makes the system ideal for use in small-scale video conferencing applications. The 3-piece system has a MSRP of $699.99 and is available now. Also in the video we shot you'll see their boom-box version that can operate for 4 hours on battery and has 8 built-in speaker with a 40 watt amplifier. That sells for $999.99. 

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/yzU4ZiDtbto

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

Cameraman Dennis Wunderlin reminded me of a different set of stackable components: 

http://gizwizbiz.squarespace.com/daily_giz_wiz_gadgets/month/april-2015?currentPage=3 

An Easy Way To Refill Reuseable Coffee Pods.

EZ-Scoop This clever device that lets you dispense exactly the desired amount of coffee into your reusable coffee pods for single serve (like Keurig) machines. Because the EZ-Scoop remains closed during operation, there is never any mess to clean up. Just scoop the amount of coffee you want (holds up to two tablespoons), then use one finger to flip the funnel over the scoop. Now you're ready to dispense your coffee grounds into the refillable capsule without ground coffee going all over the counter or floor. For use with all Perfect Pod or other reusable coffee capsules. MSRP is $9.99, but it's available in many places like Amazon for under $8.00.

As of 3/19/17 it was $7.19 at this Amazon link:

http://amzn.to/2mG86x1

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A decent pair of Bluetooth sunglasses for under $17.

WONFAST Bluetooth Sunglasses + Free Replaceable 3 pair lens (Yellow,Brown,Clear) - Red frame. Here are the features listed on Amazon: (We didn't correct any of the grammar.)

Support both headset and hands-free profiles, calling voice and Reporting phone number function when calls coming. Bluetooth 4.1 Music sunglasses ,can listen music, Bluetooth 4.1, Support iPhone iPad iPod Samsung HTC Sony Smart Phone PC Tablet. Auto switch to phone talking mode when making and receiving calls, Support Mp3 can listen music, With Previous/Next Song control, Volume Up/Down control. Made of polarized lenses , it has the function of anti-rays, no glare and good eye health care. Hi-Fi earphones built directly on to the frame, and can be adjusted 270 degree for comfortable fit. 

My cohost Chad Johnson showed these on the Giz Wiz Show, and I was impressed enough to immediately buy a pair. The phone audio is just okay, but I was impressed with the music playback. And not only can you flip up the sunglasses lenses, it comes with 3 extra sets in various colors, plus a small screw driver to change them. They are available in many different frame colors which you'll see on the Amazon page. 

They were still $16.88 & Amazon Prime on 1/20/17 here: http://amzn.to/2adJRSk

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A White Noise Machine With Twenty Sound Choices.

Meet The LectroFan Sound Machine.

I can't resist those 'deal of the day' sales. So even though I already have two White Noise Machines, I bought a third one. I liked this one because it's advertised as having 'Unique, steady, non-looping sound". Here's how the company describes it: “Lectrofan sound is not just a recording. It has been developed through a proprietary algorithm that dynamically generates unique non-repeating sounds. This steady stream of sound eliminates the distracting looping that is common among many competing brands.” --- The model that was on sale was the LectroFan international model that features plugs for the US, UK and EU. These plugs can be used with the LectroFan or any USB device. This model features 10 white noise options, 10 fan sounds, and a 60-minute sleep timer, or on-all-night switch. Although the normal price is $59.99. I paid $35 the day it was on sale.  

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/vlO6P-8lusI

The International Lectro Fan 20 Sound Machine: http://amzn.to/2n45Pjb

In doing some research, I don't think you need 20 different white noise sounds to choose from. So for about $36.00 you can get the LectroFan Jr. White Noise Sound Machine with 6 Fan and 6 White Noise Sounds plus 18 Nursery Rhyme Songs. This might be great if you have kids. 

http://amzn.to/2mTppOq  

Or I think this is even better for travelers in U.S.: LectroFan - Micro, Wireless Sound Machine. This one has a built in battery and Bluetooth! So it can be portable and on trips you can play your music through it via Bluetooth from your phone, tablet, etc. And it's just about $35.00 on Amazon as of 3/16/17. 

http://amzn.to/2mTpBgC   

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See Your Name In Lights, Just Like On Old Movie Marquees.

The Marquee Light Box I bought on Amazon is no longer listed, however this one looks like mine. It comes with many more letters and symbols, a total of 175, which is 100 more than mine! (Mine only included letters and didn't have any symbols or punctuation.) It's only about $5 more than I paid, but it can be USB powered or AC powered with a plug to AC power which is not included, but most gadget folks have. Here's what Amazon says about the  

LEORX Cinematic Light Box LED Lightbox: Here's a neat way to display a message or other text with the old-fashioned look of a movie marquee. Black letters that are set up in tracks on a white box lit from within. Totally readable in the brightest light or in total darkness. The uses are as limitless as your imagination. Say "Happy Birthday" to a family member, or "I love you" to your spouse. Put a sign in your window so arriving guests will know they've found the right house. These are just a few of the endless uses. With the bold black letters against the lighted white background, this sign has a striking effect. the size is about 22x30cm -- the size of an A4 sheet of paper. (That's roughly 1/2" bigger all around than a piece of 8.5 X 11" paper.) It comes with 175 characters, including letters, numerals, punctuation, and many symbols such as hearts, stars, smiley faces, and common typographical symbols such as #, &, etc. 

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

From the Giz Wiz: Had I seen this first, I would have bought this one, rather than the one I got. It's $22.99 (as of 3/16/17) and Amazon Prime, so free shipping for Prime members:

Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2m6zOHW