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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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    WORLD NEWS NOW

    Starting Oct 1 2022:   GO HERE FOR GADGETS I SHOWED ON WORLD NEWS NOW             

      https://www.gizwiz.me/world-news-now

     

    With co-host Rhiannon Ally & Andrew Dymburt.

    "Where more insomniacs get their news than any other source!"

    On these pages are gadgets I've shown over the past few years on the show. 

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    The Giz Wiz does a gadget show every week with co-host OMGchad Johnson:

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    Sunday
    Apr182021

    Fun & Unique Pet Gadgets I Showed On World News Now.

    The first gadget I showed was the Multi-functional Dog Water Bottle.

     

    This neat easy-to-carry pet gadget has a place for water storage, a dispenser for poop bags, a detachable cup, and built in drinking cup that fills with the push of a button! If you don't want the treat cups you leave that out and have a shorter water bottle to carry. The company says their water bottle has a secure, leak-proof lock so water and snacks won't spill. We had no trouble with either when we were out in the park. The detectable pooper scooper is silly. Who would put it back on the water bottle after the 1st poop-scoop use? (It seems there's a way to keep the poop-scoop clean by putting it in the poop bag, scooping the poop and then somehow turning bag with the poop inside out --- but lots of luck with that.) And there's a handy lanyard for carrying. Available in different colors and sizes. It's also available under many different brand names. The link to the one I bought on Amazon is below. It was under $20.00 as of 4/19/21 but prices on Amazon can change hourly.

     

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3mZ3ym9 Amazon: As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

    Sunday
    Apr182021

    Have a problem cleaning up pet hair from the furniture?

    TThen meet a gadget called Chom Chom. What is it? According to company it's the World’s Best Pet Hair Remover. By simply moving the pet hair roller back and forth, you immediately track and pick up cat hairs and dog hairs embedded deeply in sofas, couches, beds, carpets, blankets, comforters and more. You have probably tried all types of pet hair and lint removal products… from sticky roller tapes, to products that cannot be used over and over again. But we have a second opinion. I don't have cats and my dog Charlie really doesn't shed, but Chad Johnson the co-host of the Giz Wiz show has two big cats who do shed. And he found this device works amazinly well. That was Chad's video on World News Now and that was him cleaning up all cat hair in a very short time. $24.95, but Chad thinks it's really worth it. 

     

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3ajJPc0  As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

    Sunday
    Apr182021

    Did You Feed The Dog (Cat) Food Trackers.

    Lots of people adopted pets during the Pandemic to have company and to rescue unwanted dogs and cats. During the past year, it seems almost everyone stayed home. But now that people are starting to move about, the question comes up more often: “Do you feed the dog? Cat? On this week's show I have two different devices simple ways to keep track of when the pet was fed with simple green color coding. No batteries needed. Great way to teach children about the responsibility of pet ownership. Also helps prevent over feeding. There's a“Did You Feed The Dog” and a “Did You Feed The Cat” version.  

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    The second version is multi-functional and has adhesive labels for feed the cat /dog /kid, even as a reminder for people who take medications morning, noon and night! I paid almost $12 for mine, but it looks like there are cheaper versions that look exactly the same on Amazon. I'll try to find the cheaper link and post it below. (When you compare prices, BE SURE to check shipping costs. Some listings are cheap, but the shipping $$ added is outrageous.)  

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xa6vVY  (Feed the Dog, about $8 on 4/19/21)

    Amazon: Feed The Cat https://amzn.to/3am7MPD (Under $10 on 4/19/21)

    Amazon Multi Dog/Cat/Kid/Medication tracker: https://amzn.to/2QF6kAT (Under $12 4/19/21)

    Sunday
    Apr182021

    Turn A Soda Bottle Into A Doggie Shower!

    Yes, it's the Portable Water Bottle Shower. Great for hot weather, it lets you turn almost any plastic soda bottle into convenient outdoor dog shower. Fill up to a 2 liter soda bottle with water and snap Kurgo's MUD DOG onto bottle neck. Now when you're down in the park and it's hot, just tip or squeeze the bottle to cool off your dog, or even yourself. And when it raining or wet outside, you can use this to rinse off your dog's muddy paws, your shoes, etc. before you enter the house. This can also be used as a shower when camping or hiking, or even a portable beach shower. Great if you need to rinse off after being in salt water.

    There's also a mini version of the Portable Water Bottle Shower. That one is small enough to clip on a dog leash or key chain using the built-in mini-chain and clasp! It's said to work on smaller water bottles and it's great for tiny dogs. Even though it's very small it does produce a nice spray as you probably saw on my World News Now spot. 

     

    Here's a longer video about the two soda bottle shower heads.

     

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/bq2U49TBM88  

     

    MUD DOG showerhead on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32s17iA  $11.99 on 4/19/21

     

    Mini Version on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tw9g1u $9.99 on 4/19/21 As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

    Sunday
    Apr182021

    This Cat Toy Didn't Make The Show, But It's Great Feline Fun.

    It's the Moody Fling Ama String!

     

    What is the FLING-AMA-STRING? From the company: An award-winning, battery-operated barrel of laughs…If cats had money, they’d buy one! No cat can live on sleep and food alone. This battery-operated, action-packed, string-flinging machine hangs on any standard door knob. One end of a long, brightly-colored, silky cord is sewn onto a flat, elastic “conveyer belt” which is constantly rotating. The cord flings in and out for kitty’s non-stop amusement. Cats can bite, paw, claw, and ultimately stop the string. As soon as they let go, the string automatically starts to rotate again and again and again! The toy has 2 speeds, just turn it on, take a seat, and watch kitty go. Take 3 AA batteries. MSRP $30.00.

     

    My co-host, Chad Johnson, of the Giz Wiz Show found this toy for his cats. Chad said you have to pay attention to the instructions as to have to place it on a door for maximum cat fun. And although Chad's cat wasn't too interested at first, but Chad quickly got his cat Waffles interested in playing with it. Be aware that Chad says you should be in the room with the cat as they play. He also says it doesn't seem to have auto-shutoff, so you have to make sure it's off when you and your cat are done playing.

     

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3ggqAUq Under $30 as of 4/19/21