Some Unique & Whimsical Gadgets To Help You Keep Warm Indoors & Out.

The spot from ABC is here: https://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/cold-weather-gadgets-74229745

We start with a neat device to keep your ears warm while you listen to music, or take and make phone calls via Bluetooth.

A great gadget for the cold weather is the inexpensive MusiCozy.The company says this is the latest version of Musicozy earmuffs, “Adopting advanced noise reduction technique and the superior stereo loud speakers with balanced super bass, dynamic mid-range & crystal clear high notes”, etc., etc. But since the company makes a lot of cold weather music products and since the packaging is obviously well thought out, I figured they have a more reliable product that those that come in unmarked cardboard boxes. I found the sound quite impressive for the low price. They ship with a carry bag and micro USB charging cable. Connecting the charging cable inside one of the ears pieces was a bit of a chore. There's also a white clip to hold them in a semi closed position. Note how they fold before you take them out of the box which was unexpectedly flat when they arrived. For a 1 to 2 hour charge, the company says you can expect 10 to 12 hours of music play time. At about $23, these are very decent! The price keeps changing by a buck or two on Amazon, as they always so. There are a lot of other choice on Amazon, so you can check them out and check the reviews too.

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A Really Versitile Hand Warmer

With the pretty much unpronounceable name - XIAOQIAO - this is a 4-in-1 Rechargeable Hand Warmer.  With a 10000mAh battery, this portable double-sided hand warmer has 3 adjustable heat levels with a digital display. Although the description says: “You can clearly see the temperature on the LCD display: 104℉/122℉/140℉.” I would add that you need to have really good eyesight to be able to read the tiny figures on the very small LCD screen. It also has a USB out jack so you can use the battery power to charge phones, small tablets, etc. at 5V/2A. The company says not to charge a device and use the heater at the same time. Another useful feature is the built in LED flashlight! But wait, there's more. It also has a built in massage function! On the four functions, I thought this one wasn't especially useful. It does vibrate, but without much real movement. For all it does I think the price is low. I paid under $24 for mine.

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Sky Genius Heated Gloves.

Strangely, the gloves are branded Sky Genius, while Amazon refers to them as BRIGENIUS Heated Gloves. I assume the Sky Genius name is correct since that name is sewn on each glove. These gloves, said to be great for men and women, offer 3 heating levels and a rechargeable 2000 mAh battery in each glove. Included with the gloves is a dual-USB charger so you can charge both batteries at the same time. The charger has a separate LED charging indicator for each battery. The company says the heating elements cover the whole back of the hand & fingers. I certainly felt the heat on my hands, but didn't have on them long enough to feel heat in the fingers. (It was 58F when we shot the video, so it's not that cold yet here in NYC.) There's an LED on the back of each glove which tells you which temperature range they're set at. Heating Temps and Working Hours from the online info: High (Red) 4-5 Hours 131-140? / Middle(White) 5-6 Hours 122-131? / Low(Blue) 6-8 Hours 113-122?  These gloves are updated for touch screen use with full fingers and should work on any smart device. (I had no trouble using them to make a call on my Android phone, but I doubt you'll be able to text easily while wearing them. Under $50, but see below for a possible way to get $10 off.

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Did You Know There's Such A Thing As A Heated Mouse House?

I showed two of them, so does that make them Heated Mice Houses? No, I believe heated mouse houses is correct. The “Claw” Palotix USB Heated Mouse Pad/Hand Warmer is said to keep your hands warm and cozy, as it heats up to 113 degrees. There's an integrated wrist pad for comfort and support. The heating element uses computer USB Power, or a 5V phone charger or even a portable power bank. I tried the heated mouse house with a wireless and a wired mouse and they both worked as expected even though they were in the heated enclosure. The mini-heating pad is on the top so it won't interfere with the mouse pad on the bottom of the device. Check the latest price on Amazon. As on 11/16/20 you could get it for under $10 by using a 'click for $8 off' button. That could go away at any time. Hey, it's Amazon!

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Let These Friendly Critters Help Keep Our Drafts Under Doors & Windows!

Instead of rolling up some beat-up old towels under a door or window, why not really cute Animal Door Draft Stoppers? I bought the Evelots Cat/Dog Draft Stopper Set. For under a door or a window these 36" long adorable animal-themed energy-saving draft stopper set makes heating and cooling your home more efficient. They help save energy and money by keeping cold air out and heat in. Along with blocking drafts, they also helps to block dust, noise and even creepy, crawly things from getting under the door or window. The door draft guard is made of hand-washable plush polyester fabric and weighted down to keep your home sealed and insulated. To clean, simply hand wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Line dry. Measures approximately 36 Inches Long x 4 Inches Wide x 3.5 Inches Height over all. As of 10/31/20 they were $29.99 for the pair of them. Prices on Amazon can change at any minute. 

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