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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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    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:

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

                                                      www.gizwiz.tv

    Monday
    Oct142019

    You can save money buy washing and shampooing your dog at home.

    The Waterpik Pet Wand Pro offers an economical way to shampoo and clean your pet at home. The WaterComb Spray has two pressure settings and water flow pause. It ships with a 8-Foot Flexible Hose, Outdoor Hose Adapter, an Indoor Shower Diverter and Suction Cup Hook so you can hang up the wand during bath time. Now unless it's in the heat of summer, using a garden hose probably isn't the most comfortable for your for pet (you'll know best), but with the included shower divertor you can attach and unattach the Pet Wand Pro easily. Although the MSRP is $49.99, it's online for about $32 to $35.

     Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2ON9MGJ - 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
    Oct142019

    Carry a doggie water bowl just about any place.

    It's easy with the RadDog Collapsible Bowl Having a doggie bowl with you, especially in warm weather, is a great idea. This tiny portable, folding dog bowl is leakproof, holds up to 16 ounces, and packs down into an incredibly small pocket-sized package. (It can even fit in the pocket of running shorts.) It's made from durable, coated nylon and has a plastic MicroLock so you can clip it on to belts, backpacks, leash, etc. When I tested mine, I filled it from a sink, but it would be easy to fill from a drinking fountain too, like those found in parks.Putting the filled RadDog bowl down on a flat surface makes it a decent-sized doggie drinking bowl. Available in blue or green, it's under $10.

    Nite Ize link: https://www.niteize.com/product/RadDog-Collapsible-Bowl.asp#tabs 

    Monday
    Sep162019

    Helpful, handy, a couple of great safety gadgets for your bike or scooter I showed on World News Now.

    If you missed the spot on air, here's a link to it: https://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/bicycle-gadgets-65846007

    Here's a great way to be seen at night, and to tell others which way you're going to turn.

     

    WingLights 360 Mag is a very cleverly designed new gadget that can be mounted in the ends of the handlebars of bikes and e-scooters. It it provides a dual safety function using LED lights. In the “light mode” there's a bright white LED facing front with a bright red LED facing back so cars, trucks, other bikers can see your position on the road from all angles. A 360 lens is designed to make the lights highly visible, especially at night. But wait, there's more!! Tap on either the right or left light and it adds a yellow flashing LED directional signal so drivers know which way you're going to turn. You can tap it again to go off, or let it turn off automatically after about 45 seconds. Both lights are USB rechargeable & magnetically detachable to avoid being stolen when bike is left outdoors. They come with a clever magnetic carrier with carabineer so you can hook it to belt or backpack when you're away from the bike. The company says Mag Lights offer 48 Lumens via 4 Bright Power Efficient Orange LEDs Lights per Indicator with addition of 10 lumens Red and 10 lumens White LEDs Lights per Indicator.. $79.99. There's also a version without the red & white lights for $49.99. There is also a non magnetic version for $24.95 at the company website. http://www.cycl.bike/.

    YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/iDtVIWFmE-Q

    Turn-signals + red & white handlebar lights MSRP $79.99:

     https://cycl.bike/product/winglights360-mag/

    WingLights Mag (turn signals only) $49.99 https://cycl.bike/product/winglights-mag/

    Non-magnetic version as low as $24.95. https://cycl.bike/product/winglights-pop/

    Monday
    Sep162019

    You may have to pump a little harder, but at least you'll have an emergency air pump.

    The MOSONTH Mini Bike Pump in indeed mini.

    But it has some nice features according to Amazon and many of the reviewers. Yes, this super-portable tire pump fitsboth  Presta & Schrader valves. And it is tiny and lightweight: 6.4 inches closed and only 2.7 oz. Carry in saddle bag, mount on your bike (mounting hardware is included) or it's even small enough to fit into a pocket. The company says it can pump up to 130 PSI. Reviews on Amazon are pretty good, with some customers even say they use it to inflate footballs, basketballs, etc., in addition to their bike tires.

    . Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2n5kUmH  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
    Sep162019

    Here's a handy, dandy, combo bike tool kit & tire repair kit.

    It's called the WOTOW Bike Repair Set. Although pretty much everything in this tool & tire repair kit have been available for a long time, this set is great way to pack them together in a handy, sturdy case. Included in the kit according to Amazon is Allen keys: 1.5/2/2.5/3/4/5/6mm, slotted and Phillips screwdriver, T25 torx key and a key attach hole. The 10 in 1 hexagon wrench with holes size from 6mm to 15mm. The Tire Repair Helper has 2 Tire levers and patch kit, 1 Metal rasp, 2 Woods valve rubber bands. Under $15. Check Amazon for the latest price.

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2mu8i8q - 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.