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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             

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    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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    Tuesday
    Dec252018

    Button Lamp - a tiny LED to light up very small spaces.

    Button Lamp is a tiny LED Lamp that can light dozens of dark areas where a larger light won't fit. Stick them up on a shelf in kitchen cabinets, in a closet, tool box, etc. They're also perfect for power outages, camping trips, and even on on boats. And yes, they're waterproof and submersible. They comes in a handy 6-pack for under $10. I don't recommend the 3-pack for $7.99. The come with an adhesive disc for quick installation. Batteries included and not replaceable. My guess is you could replace they if you're handy, but the batteries would probably cost the same as the device. Each device contains one 13 Lumen LED. It powered by 2 Cr2032 batteries. The company says battery life is over 17 Hours. Made By Panther Vision.

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

     Company link: http://www.panthervision.com/ 

    Tuesday
    Dec252018

    The "Mute Button" You Won't Have Trouble Finding!

    I bought one of these after I learned about from a fan. It solves a problem we all have, and that's the need to lower or shut the sound of the TV when the phone rings, or someone shouts to you from another room. Finding the “Mute” button on the typical remote is no easy chore. It's worse if you're getting up in years and you're looking for the “mute” bottom in a darkened room. You need 20/20 eyesight to find that mini mute button. Enter the giant Smash Mute button! The Smash Mute is an electronic device that learns the mute signal from any television remote control, and then duplicates that signal allowing the user to mute that television in a second or two. The big red button is approximately 200x larger than the average TV mute button. It measures 5 1/4" x 3" x 1 3/8" and takes two AA batteries which are not included. You do have to program the Smash Mute Button, but don't worry; that takes about 10 seconds! And here's good news. The instructions are printed in big letters and every step has a photo. One thing to be aware of, and fortunately they point this out in the “if your button doesn't work” list. After your Smash Mute Button blinks twice to let you know its programmed, you have to move the switch from 'learn' to 'use' very, very quickly.

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2SnLgev 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
    Dec102018

    The Holiday Gift Ideas I Showed On World News Now.

    If you missed the spot on World News Now, I'll post a link once it airs.

    Fun for the whole family with Reindeer Ring Toss Game. 

    When I saw this game on Amazon I thought it looked like a great fun game for family fun on the holidays. Something to get everybody - kids and adults involved. I ordered a set of two, and I paid about $11.00. First, here's what Amazon says about them: Let's play Christmas Reindeer games! You throw 2 red and 2 green round rings onto the large Reindeer Antlers on your friend's head!Take turns wearing the antlers and make your own games. Great fun for your holiday party. It's funny and fun to play. They're cheaply made and as you'll see by the reviews often don't inflate and sometimes have leaks in them. But through it all, most people said they still had fun. I did too as you'll see in the video. They don't seem to hold air which makes them look goofy on your head, but you can still play ring toss even if not totally inflated. It actually seems to make it funnier. Be sure to buy a 2-pack since the quality of the product is so low. I bought a few sets. The last set I bought on Amazon came with a mini-air pump.

    More info about this game is here in my Giz Wiz Videohttps://youtu.be/36vh_2hgK9o     

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2Er40WW - 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
    Dec102018

    Thermal-Aid Zoo Natural Heating and Cooling Packs for Kids

    These cuddly animals, bears, rabbits, etc, are huggable toys for kids but they have a secret. They can act as a heating or cooling pack so a child will feel comforted rather than intimidated when nursing a boo-boo. Thermal-Aid says their patented process also eliminates toxic mold/fungi from forming making these packs safe. They can also be washed if necessary. The larger Thermal-Aid Zoo animals are $19.99 on the company website, and there was a 20% off offer if you sign up for updates. There's a mini version too for about $8.

    Company Store: https://thermalaidproducts.com/collections/zoo-animals 

    I didn't see the mini zoo animals on the company website, but the company has them on Amazon for $7.99 + $3.00 shipping.

    https://amzn.to/2QpoyWd - 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
    Dec102018

    A Tee-shirt That Does Amazing Things Once You Download & Use Their App.

    The Virtuali-Tee offers a guided tour inside your body! It's easy. Put the Virtuali-Tee shirt on, open the app and point your device’s camera at the Virtuali-Tee. The app scans the Virtuali-Tee and you'll see an image of the internal body system. Then you can - and kids will love this part – you can virtually dissect the organs in gross detail!Tap anywhere on the screen to peel back the layers of the body and interact with the different systems and organs by clicking on the hotspots. The app can also work in selfie mode, so anyone wearing the t-shirt can use the front camera to explore the internal systems on themselves. But wait, there's more! If you have a VR headset you can also activate VR mode by tapping on the VR goggles icon. The app is compatible in most cardboard headsets as long as they allow camera access. Hans Glover is the anatomy expert that will guide and talk you through all the different systems and organs. The newest feature is the Heart Rate tracker that allows users to test their own heart rate directly through their device camera and then actually visualize their own heart rate beating live in AR through the app. The inventor says this can be a fantastic addition to science lessons, bringing an immersive new dimension to learning about the Heart and Circulatory System. Kids and adults sizes: $29.95

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

     

    Company website:https://www.curiscope.com/  

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