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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

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    The Giz Wiz is a weekly guest on The Tech Guy Show with -- who else? - The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte.

    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. 

    And if you watch The Tech Guy stay tuned. Because after the Tech Guy Show  Leo does The New Screen Savers Show, and then I return to do Giz Fiz PM, a show with viewer questions, Match Game questions, videos, guest of the week and more! That starts when New Screen Saver ends..about 5:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM EST. Watch it all at

    http://www.twitlive.tv/

    All The Tech Guy Labs show notes, shows & info can be found here:

    http://techguylabs.com/radio/ 

    Below are the gadgets we've talked about on the show.

    Saturday
    Jun062020

    The Giz Wiz Gets Taken!

    Big News! The Giz Wiz gets totally ripped off on Amazon! It started when I received a discount code of $42 for a yoga mat in an email from  one of the 'hot deals' newsletters I subscribe to. This code was good 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 & Floor 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” is TRUE.

     

    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--it's like 24" X about 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.

    Saturday
    May302020

    LED Light Bulbs Like No Other I've Seen!

    What kind of light bulbs are these? They’re Light Up Terrarium Glass Bulbs!

    It’s a home decor conversation piece that adds 10 tiny LED’s inside a bulb that also holds a (fake) succulent Agave or Torch Plant! They’re super cool accent decorations will spruce up any bookcase, shelf or table top in your home. (But read about battery life below.) Inside the thick glass light bulb is a mini succulent surrounded by small river rocks. They plants are artificial but they look real. (Make sure no one tries to water them.) The screw in part of the upside down light bulb has a push button on/off switch. They’re battery powered, so they don’t need to be plugged in. But wait, here’s more you should know. The company says you’ll get 4 hours of constant light from one set of 2032 batteries, but I left one bulb on constantly for a few days and it still had some power in the single 2032 cell battery. When they 1st arrive be sure to twist off the top and pull out the plastic battery protector tab which is not mentioned in the instructions printed on the box. Also the box says “BONUS Additional 2 CR2032 Batteries Included.” I could find anything in the box. The secret of where the two extra batteries are will be found on this week’s show, or the video link below. They were two for only $9.90 at Pluse TV, link below also. They were still available as of 5/30/20. They’re branded iZoom.

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/nx2Ui3E5TOw

    PulseTV: https://www.pulsetv.com/prodinfo.asp?ss=ac&number=8791

    Saturday
    May232020

    Add horn, lights, speedometer & more to your bike for about $30.

    I love combo gadgets and this one is great for a bike. It's branded Tesecu and includes a bright headlight, a Speedometer/Odometer, trip recorder and a horn which offers six different sounds. The horn has a remote that mounts on the handlebars at a convenient place you choice and plugs into the back of the main unit. The 120db bike horn is LOUD, which I found out when I first tried it in my studio. It's possible you might even want to tone it down a bit, perhaps with a piece of tape over the speaker for use in congested areas. The back lit screen records and displays speed, distance and ride time. All this is powered by a rechargeable 2500 mAh battery. The company says the unit is waterproof in the rain, but certainly don't put it in water. The LED tail light features an one-touch switch with four different lighting modes and it too has its own rechargeablele battery. The kit sells for about $30 on Amazon, although price there can change at any time.

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/enWXWc0jokU  

     Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2yrABKS 

    As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more. 

    Saturday
    May162020

    How do I know I'm not getting closer than six feet to other people?

    Well, there's a gadget for that! Not right now, but one could available as early as July. Here's info from the company: Safe Spacer is a lightweight wearable device that helps workers and visitors to maintain safe social distancing, enabling workplaces and public spaces to re-open and operate with peace of mind. Using Ultra-wideband technology, Safe Spacer runs wirelessly on a rechargeable battery and precisely senses when other devices come within 2m/6ft, alerting wearers with a choice of visual, vibrating or audio alarm. It can be worn on a wristband, with a lanyard, or carried in a pocket. It offers ultra-precise measurement down to 10cm/4" - ten times more accurate than Bluetooth applications. Engineered for fast, easy disinfection, it's also waterproof. The company says the rechargeable battery is good for a week between charges. For minimal handling, Safe Spacer works wirelessly via NFC contactless technology or Bluetooth. It will be available in early Q3 (July/August) directly from IK Multimedia for $99.99, with volume discounts available.

     

    Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48OQ6N-6hqk&feature=emb_logo 

    http://www.safespacer.net/ 

    Saturday
    May092020

    Hiplok's Z Loks.. What are they?

    Hiplok Z Loks are reusable security ties designed to provide fast, convenient added protection for short stops. They can be used as basic security for bikes, luggage at the airport, etc. Z LOK is available in both a keyed and combination lock version in a variety of colors. It has a lock and hold ratchet design, sort of like a tie wrap, but with a big difference. This one has a reinforced steel core. The company says they’re for basic security in low-risk areas, like when you run into a shop for coffee or a newspaper. I’m not crazy about the lower priced version because they all use the same key. So once someone buys one of those keyed Z Loks, they can open any of the keyed Z Loks. The three Digit combination Z Lok with number reset function is built much better and offers more security. They’re both inexpensive at about $12.50 for the keyed version & $25 for the Combo lock version. I’ve seen the Combo lock on sale for about $20 on Amazon.

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/Fr1waXSy2ew

    Company video: https://youtu.be/WqTyXpNlj0A  

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

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/35E7TCI