Top
About Me

 

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

Search Giz Wiz Biz
This form does not yet contain any fields.

     

     

    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. 

    To find out when I'm on TV again, or to learn about new gadgets between shows, follow me on Twitter:

    www.twitter.com/thegizwiz

    Want more Dick De?

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

                                                      www.gizwiz.tv

    Monday
    Nov112019

    Emergency Phone Charger That Fits On A Keychain!

    Meet the Think Small AtomXS Phone Charger. This mini 1-Hour Key Chain Emergency Charger from AtomXS is designed to charge your smartphone or tablet with its 800mAh battery. There's a choice of micro-USB, USB-C or lightening connector. This is not for charging your phone fully, but in an emergency it can power your devices for up to two hours when the Atom XS device itself is fully charged. The advantage of this small charger is to give your phone the power boost you need to keep your phone alive without the bulk of a standard, but larger power bank. This one fits on a key chain! It has a tough, rubberized cover to protect the charger and whatever else you have in the bottom of your bag or pocket. It even has a retractable charging tip to keep safe from scratches and dents when not in use. There's also an On/Off Touch Sensor + Micro-USB port & cable which you'll use to charge the AtomXS. The USB micro and USB-C are about $30 each, with an additional $5 to $10 for lightening version. There's also a slightly bigger version with a 1300mAh battery for $5 more, which would be the one I would get. You can certainly get a more powerful external battery charger cheaper, but here you're paying for convenience & size.

    Giz Wiz Checks it out: https://youtu.be/ofTfhz9rwSE

    Grommet website: https://www.thegrommet.com/our-makers/atomxs

    BH website: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=atom%20phone%20charger&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search

     If you carry your own external battery charger with you, this is a big help!

    3-in-1 USB Charging Cable $15.00. This is a bit on the large size for a keychain, but if you don't mind, it's very handy. (It could also hang on backpack.) In the one device you get a Micro USB cable, Lightning cable & Type-C cable adapter. And of course a short USB-A cable that plugs into your external battery charger. Although the company calls it a Data Cable on the box, this cable is for charging, not data transmission. Great if you have several devices that require different charging cables, you'll have all 3 with you. And you can use the Lightning cable and another cable at the same time.

     

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2K9NkER  As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

    Monday
    Nov112019

    An easy way to carry just a few small pills.

    A Comb Small Enough For a Keychain.

     

    Mini Stainless Steel Comb $

    10. Yes, it's a comb that fits easily on a keychain. Made of stainless steel so it will last far longer than plastic or wood combs. I have no hair on top, but this makes a great 'stache comb. The company adds: ANTI-STATIC - Will not leave your beard looking frizzy and unkempt, but will leave you with the clean, manly beard you are going for.
    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2Q5VZM9As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

    Did you know there was a Titanium Key Chain Pill Holder?  

    Great for emergency aspirin & nitroglycerin pills, etc. It's waterproof, light Weight and non allergenic says the company. It's small, but I put 3 pills in mine and ran it under the faucet for a minute or so and the pills stayed dry because of the gasket under the screw on lid. Also small enough so it can be clipped easily to handbags, golf bags, belt loops or used as a zipper pull for your coat or jacket. I paid $14.99 for two of them and they were still that price on Amazon as of 11/11/19. (Sometimes there is a 5% off checkoff coupon there.)

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2NXysKQ - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

    A Different Way To Carry A Small Amount of Keys.

     

    Cinch-A-Lot Under About $6. This stretchy silicone key carrier has an adjustable cinch slider so you can close it to carry keys on your wrist, or open it wide to carry keys on a water bottle, smart phone, etc. The strap also has a S-Biner clip and split ring for keys.  

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

    Monday
    Oct142019

    Here's are the new and unique Pet Gadgets I showed on World News Now. 

    Here's my spot in case you missed it and would like to see it: https://www.facebook.com/ABCWorldNewsNow/videos/2635329633225215/

    Need to take an unwilling cat to the vet? This could help.

    -.The Calm Carrier has a sliding drawer that the company says eliminates need for forced loading & unloading of your cat. That means a significant reduction of travel-related fear, anxiety & stress (FAS) for pets & owners. It's engineered and built to IATA Airline standards so you can take when you fly. At home it stores efficiently when not in use (base and drawer nest completely inside the top) and it's a tool-free assembly. Other features include easy to clean finish, odor & stain resistant plastic. Flow-through ventilation on all four sides, improving pet comfort. This is a real preview and it's not going to be available until early Spring. The company said it should retail for about $50

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/CkqEW6bBSPE

     

    Company video: https://vimeo.com/358911752  

     

    Company website: http://vannesspets.com/  

    Monday
    Oct142019

    Here's the scoop on a new gadget that carries the poop.

    I think this a clever, much-needed doggie gadget, especially on long walks! Here's info from the company: Dog’s love to take walks. And while it’s nice that they love the walk they’re not the ones left holding the poop bag once the deed in done. That’s you, left holding the doo. Our product, the dooloop, is a light-weight, easy to use, solution that puts an end to the need to ever again carry poop bags in your hand throughout the walk. The dooloop is a patent-pending leash accessory to hold used poop bags when you're out on a walk. With one hand you simply slide bags on and off, your hands are free and your pockets empty. dooloops are made in Maine of bio-degradable non-toxic plastic and use zero-waste packaging that includes a ball-chain to attach your dooloop to any leash handle. Available in 5 colors, and the MSRP is $8.00

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/p-rViOIF6-U

     

    Company website: https://shop.thedooloop.com  

    Monday
    Oct142019

    Need a quick way to put a collar and leash on a dog?

    Then you should know about the new RadDog All-in-one Collar + Leash. This unique collar is has a built-in retractable leash housed within the collar. It's designed for the mostly off-leash dog who has to be leashed quickly. That might be when someone afraid of dog approaches, on you don't want your hound running after something; things like that. It features a built-in 36" retractable leash. Perfect for walking, running, hiking, car trips, heading to the vet, etc. Available in a variety of sizes, (S, M, L, XL) the collar is made of durable nylon fabric. It's ideal when you need a quick-use leash. (I'm thinking of a time when you find a stray dog and want to get him to safety.) To use the leash, just pull it out of the collar. When you release the handle, the leash will automatically retract. It's available in red and blue. MSRP is $39.99, but it's on Amazon for about $34.00 as of 10/21/19.

    https://amzn.to/32eq5jW - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    Nite Ize link: https://www.niteize.com/product/RadDog-All-In-One-Collar-Leash.asp 

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.