Known as MAD's Maddest Writer, co-host of The Giz Wiz with OMGchad at www.GizWiz.TV, The Giz Wiz on ABC's World News Now, and on Tech Guy Labs with Leo Laporte on www.TWiT.TV.
Leo Laporte & I chat about some sort of fun or weird gadget weekly his The Tech Guy Radio Show. The show is syndicated by Premiere to over 180 radio stations around the country. Leo's closing in on 1.5 million listeners! I'm on the Saturday Show with The Giz Wiz Gadget of the Week. My spot is on about 1:45 PM PST / 4:45 PM EST.
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Below are the gadgets we've talked about on the show.
September 26, 2020 At The Techfluence Virtual Press Event I met the OHMNI TELEPRESENCE ROBOT
I 'drove or piloted' one of these robots at their virtual booth, but I did a rather poor job, mostly seeing the ceiling of the company headquarters. Here's how the company describes their robot:
Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TwbsTXfzVQ
September 19, 2020 
I Buy A Mystery Box of Tech!
That photo on the left came with the email iTech Deals sent me. ... Did I get lots of awesome tech gadgets to make me happy and my friends jealous? Or did I just get screwed? Watch the video and make up your own mind!
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/EubCNRCjH0E
Here are the items I could find on Amazon & ebay & their prices as of 9/17/20
Ijoy Wireless Light Switch https://amzn.to/35JAIzI 12/$38.99 or about $3.25 each.
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Ebay listing says 'fast charging' – photo shows it charges at 5V 1A, which is very slow. It's $8, free shipping.
Free Rein 2 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3msRrNP. Under $20, but not good reviews. As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more, but you can do better than buying this.
GEMS Cord Wrap - https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEMS-Cord-Wraps-3-pack-Brand-New-/264234837055 3 pack, which is 6 of them: $2.84 plus free shipping
Scosche 3' flat audo cable: https://amzn.to/3mthm7P $6.35 As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
3' HDMI cable – $7 to $8 (No brand, not in a box.)
So, if you bought each of those items separately you would have to pay more than $20. But looking at the photo and the $99.99 price crossed out, you'd expect a lot more. At least I did. Actually, there isn't anything in that box of tech that I really want, or can use. So, if it sounds too good to be true, you know the rest!
September 12, 2020 
People like flashlights! Especially inexpensive ones. In the past week I bought a dozen mini-flashlights from 3 different places. They all look alike on the web, but are they all the same? After I bought 3 of them for $10.50, Beckee W. in the chatroom found them for $3 each, actually four for $11.99. Then I found 6 for $17.99, also about $3 each. I decided to buy several of each to see if they are all the same flashlight. Strangely, they look similar, but they're all slightly different. One has a bigger LED task light, one doesn't have a strobe (which I never use anyway) some arrive in a sturdy plastic case. Watch my video to see the variations. For the lowest price you have to buy 3, 4, or 6 of them, but I think anyone of them would make a great stocking stuffer, or mini-gift. Especially the ones that ship in individual plastic containers. The ones priced at 4 for $11.99 on Amazon came packaged altogether in a plain cardboard box and didn't have the 'strobe' mode.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/QZOZ8IOMkMw
All 3 versions of the mini-flashlight were still available as of noon EDT 9/12/20
6/$17.97: https://amzn.to/3k8kxjc (About $3 each.)
4/$11.99 Amazon: https://amzn.to/2F7ZGxZ (About $3 each- This version arrived in a cardbox and has no 'strobe' mode which is something I never use anyway.)
Still on Deal of the Day 3 for $10.50 w/free shipping as of noon 9/12/20 EDT https://www.thatdailydeal.com/index.php?id=54488 ($3.50 each, but bigger task light side panel, better charging light indicator & the only one with a carry strap instead of a pocket clip. This would be my choice if they're still available. This is not an affiliate link.)
August 29, 2020 
When I saw the 4000mAh-Solar Hand Crank Portable AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with 1W Flashlight & Motion Sensor Reading Lamp,Cell Phone Charger, SOS Alarm for Home and Emergency・ listed on Amazon, I figured 'buy one and see what could be new. Actually, there is at least one feature I've never seen in a crank-solar charged radio before. First some info from the company: Based on RunningSnail MD-090 crank radio and customer's feedback, we've optimized and upgraded a lot of features in this MD-090P emergency weather radio. NOAA weather radio with 7 NOAA channels to get the latest weather and hazard information. The hand crank radio flashlight cell phone charger with a 4000 mAh li-ion battery, which charges more than one smartphone in the emergency. 4 Ways( Micro USB charge, Solar charge; Hand crank; Replaceable li-ion battery; ) to keep the hand crank generator on power. Flashlight radio with a super-bright 3 mode flashlight for any dark places you are in. Motion sensor reading lamp for you get up in the mid-night to avoid waking your family.
From The Giz Wiz: Although the radio has 7 NOAA radio stations it does not have NOAA Emergency Weather Alert S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) localized programming. That is available on weather radios in the higher $$ range. The feature I never saw before on one these devices is the 'auto-on LED' light. Perfect if you get in the middle of the night because the LED area light goes on & stays on until motion stops. Then it shuts after about 30 seconds. This emergency gadget got excellent reviews on Amazon as of 8/28/20. It retails for under $40.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/UT4aAJSBL7o
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/34DOJhH - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
August 22, 2020 
I think is the best 'What The Heck Gadget' ever! It just doesn't look like what it turns into. It's a STOOL! Yep, a place to sit and it feels rather sturdy. The brand I bought Yin Kai Cyber Celebrity – that's the real name, no longer shows up on Amazon, but here's one that seems identical: Gerymu Brand says: Our collapsible stools are very compact and portable. When opened, you can adjust its height between 2.56 and 18 inches. Hand straps and shoulder straps provide two ways to carry. Our Portable telescoping stool each layer has a complete streamlined clasp provides better stability, and the anti-slip legs on the bottom are safe and reliable. About $27.00. Free Prime Shipping. From the Giz Wiz. I think this collapsible stool is great! Takes up very little space & easy to carry any place you might expect a long line. You'll be able to sit and be comfortable. It weighs under 3 pounds. Price can change at any time. Also check the bottom of the page at that link because there are dozens of these chairs in many colors. Some seem low priced, but then they add $$ shipping.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/jRG5_nJaSHo
The I bought is no longer available, but this looks about the same: https://amzn.to/3aQ2WsU (Plenty of other options at the bottom of that page!)
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