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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
    Jun112022

    Here's really versatile external battery charger! PD 3.0 + QC 4.0

    It's the INIU Portable Charger. It has a lot of features including 22.5W 20000mAh USB C in & out, Fast Charging, PD 3.0 + QC 4.0, an LED display for battery power and of course, an LED flashlight. It's said to be able to charge your phone up to 58% in 30 minutes via the upgraded 22.5W output plus the latest PD3.0 & Quick Charge 4.0 fast-charge technologies. Or charge your iPad Pro up to 34% in 30 Minutes according to Iniu. This is the 1st battery charger I've bouight that offers USB C Input & Output. While most chargers featuring a USB C input only, this one lets you use USB-C out for new iPhones, iPad and other upcoming USB-C devices. With one USB-C port and two USB ports built-in, it can charge up to 3 devices simultaneously. It ships with a 12” USB-A to USB C cable and a travel pouch. The company also offers a 30-day money back, and industry-leading 3-year warranty, plus lifetime technical support. And the price? I paid just $29.99 on 6/9/22!

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/-4LUuUkwEDc

     

    Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tuaVqu

     

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    Saturday
    Jun042022

    Two Of My New Favorite Fans!

    This is a very versatile fan, with a sort of strange Amazon name: JISULIFE . It's folds small enough to fit into a pocket and it has a 4800 mAh battery that can double as an emergency phone charger. And a flashlight that can double as a task light as you'll see on today's show. After a full charge which takes 3-4 hours the company says it can get up to 46 fan hours at speed 1 (low), 35 hours at speed 2 (med.), and 13 hours at speed 3 (high). Maximum RPM's is 3400 rpm which is enough for personal use to keep you cool. The Power Bank Function is 5V/1A which is slow, but probably enough in an emergency. The flashlight feature works when fan is not spinning since they both use the same button. The flashlight is quite bright the task lights works great too. With the included lanyard you can hang it on your wrist or travel backpack. Safety wise, if you touch the blades, the fan instantly stops! With feature plus surge and short circuit protection, this sounds like a handy, safe gadget. Was $15.99 on 6/4/22

     Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/EO6Lxf9Hqps

     

    Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ae6x80

     

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    Spray Misty For Me!

     

    Honhey Misting Pocket Fan can be used a handheld fan, a desk fan & a misting fan.

    3 adjustable speeds provides 6-13-20 working hours: 20 hours low speed, 13 hours medium speed and 6 for high speed. A long press of the power switch turns on the misting function. Turn the fan on at the same time and the mister it will spray intermittently. With a build-in 15ml water tank, it can be used for 1-1.5 hours when filled with water. Connect the provided USB micro-cable to a powerbank, computer, laptop, etc. for continuous operation. The company says it takes 1.5 hours fully charge the 1500 mAh battery. Fan blades are made of a special soft material, so if you accidentally touch the rotating blades, they will automatically stop. This will be great carry device for the on-coming hot weather. The kit includes the Portable Handheld fan, Micro-Charging cable, Water bottle(15ml), Lanyard and User manual. I just a 2nd one and it was under $15.00 on 6/4/22.

     

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/myuE958tONk

     

    Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zi5XAM

     

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    Saturday
    May282022

    See your name in (LED) lights - even if you can't sing or act or perform anything!

    Here’s a fun way to see your name, or the family name,  in (LED) lights!

    Have a home theatre? Even if your living room is your home theater, this personalized Acrylic LED nightlight can add a lot of atmosphere. Since it’s 7 color RGB LED, you have your choice of colors. You can set it to your favorite, or have the sign cycling through them all. The lighted base plugs into USB (Micro cable included) or you can use 3 AA batteries, not included. Makes a unique gift for the film buff in your life! MSRP: $37.95, but it’s often on sale, and as of 5/28/22 they were offering 15% off & free shipping with code FREE15. From the time I ordered it online to the time I received it was about 10-12 days.  I love mine and have it proudly displayed at Gizneyland. My spouse Dennis Wunderlin just bought one for his bar and loves that one too!

    I don't if this was only for previous customers like me, but I received an email saying it was 40% off with discount code WEEKEND40 for this Memorial Day weekend only. I guess you can try that if you're buying something this weekend.

     Giz Wiz Video:  https://youtu.be/vH8x3ynY6i0 

    Company website: www.personalizedplanet.com

    Light Up Acrylic Signs: https://www.personalizedplanet.com/special-offers/brad-s-deals/personalized-nightlights-from-personalized-planet

    Saturday
    May212022

    Your office chair can 'go places' with a green screen!

    From Amazon: My thoughts mixed with online info. Use your gaming chair green screen to set any image as your background when using green-screen enabled software & apps! Perfect for streaming, vlogging, working from home & more. This round, pop-up green screen works with most gaming, office, and dining room style chairs. (Yes, it's very easy to unfold and attached with velco straps to a chair.) Folds up neatly for storage. (Lots of luck with this! Eventually, I got it folded, but it took many tries.) Features soft & elastic material, durable enough for extended use. Foldable green screen includes storage bag for travel & keeping it neat. (It helps keep it from springing open!) Size: 42.9in diameter when open. Material: 100% polyester. About $23 to $26 on Amazon, but $5 on close-out at FiveBelow. That sale will probably end fast since it's such a great buy. But, if you buy it online at FiveBelow there is $7.95 shipping.

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/elWx3LKk1g4

    Five Below: https://www.fivebelow.com/products/gaming-chair-green-screen-429in

    Amazon: (Different brand name, but looks the same as the one I have. It was about $23 on Amazon when I checked. Two other times I checked it was $18.99. Check the latest price on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3NKWXrZ

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    Friday
    May132022

    Fun With Foam!

    We got to play with two new foam producing gadgets at the NYC Time To Play Magazine Spring Preview. First was the Fömilator which can fire streams of thick, fluffy foam up to 15 feet! Just pour foam concentrate into the Fömilator reservoir, fill it with water and you're ready to go! To prime the blaster just push the trigger and watch as it fills up with foam, then pump to blast! Package includes 1 Fömilator and 4 oz bottle of non-toxic and tear free formula foam concentrate. $14.95 Target

     But wait, there's more!    Want a LOT more foam? Fömalanche makes piles and piles of light, airy foam that's perfect to run through, jump in and toss in the air. The company says Fömalanche creates enough foam to fill up 5 pick up trucks in 25 minutes. Just add the non-toxic and tear free formula foam concentrate and water to the reservoir and turn the machine on! Features handle for easy portability and storage. Package includes 1 Fömalanche machine and 3.3 ounce packets of foam concentrate for hours and hours of fun. Requires 6 DD batteries, Not included. Ages 5Y+. --- You can add in adults too, because I think this is great fun. $39.99.

     

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/J_Bfvz726Ag

     

    Tareget: Fomilator: https://www.target.com/p/little-kids-fom-mania-fomilator/-/A-83209078

     

    Fömalanche: https://www.target.com/p/fom-mania-fomalanche/-/A-83209103