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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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    Monday
    Aug202018

    Turn One AC Outlet Into Six.

    Yes, you can use one AC outlet and turn into six this TESSAN Power Strip. 

    Students need multiple outlets and multiple ways to power and charge their electronic devices in the dorm room. This compact cube offers 3 non-interfering outlets and 3 USB charging ports, up to 2.4A per port. Company says all USB ports for the small power strip are equipped with smart IC which can intelligently deliver proper current according to different devices up to 5V 2.4A per port, 3A 15W total. The USB charging station are compatible with most of 5V USB devices, like phone, tablet, music players, power bank, cameras, Bluetooth and other digital devices. A mechanical switch (on/off button) can completely shut off all electronics, saving energy when not in use. Soft LED indicator let you know the desktop charger is working or not while not disturb you in the dark. The TESSAN power strip is made of PC & ABS plastic material making it fireproof of up to 750℃. --- Now back to me. I have to add that the LED indicator is indeed there, but it's tiny. You'll see if you look for it, so it fine to let you know that the outlet you plugged this device into is indeed powered when it lights up.

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2MtnFd6 - 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.

    Sunday
    Jul152018

    Here Are The "Gadgets You May Not Know About" that I showed on World News Now.

    If you missed the spot on ABC, it's here at abcnews.com: https://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/inexpensive-problem-solving-gadgets-56774798

    Button Lamp - a tiny LED light for small places.

    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.

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/KwFmaX3jXiY 

      

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

    Sunday
    Jul152018

    This inexpensive device is like a pair of sunglasses for your iPhone.

    With the bright summer sun shinning for the exact few months, (mostly during the daylight hours) this is the ideal time to learn about the new myFlipShade from the folks at myCharge. The myFlipShade is an iPhone screen shield, privacy protector, and stand all-in-one. The shade reduces the sun's glare on your iPhone, making the myFlipShade ideal for use in the sunshine, to increase the visibility of your iPhone screen. Not only does the myFlipShade work as a screen shield, but it also works as a privacy screen and is ideal for crowded spaces such as public transport. Turn the accessory into a vertical or horizontal phone stand by folding it flat and adjusting for use. For now there is only an iPhone version. You could use it on an Android phone, but it will most likely cover your camera lens, which is not a good thing! Comes in black dot, marble white and and colorful pineapple. $9.99. Compatibility: iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/eOTN38s3Kwc  

    It's available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NRTn0I 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.

    Sunday
    Jul152018

    This "mute" button can easily beat your "mute" button!

    I bought one of these after I watched a video of it sent in by Mo, a big fan of The Giz Wiz Show. 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. Outside of that, all is SO easy! It got 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from almost 100 people. It was $19.50 when I bought it on Amazon, and was still that price on 7/16/18.

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2LhM2Gd - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    Monday
    Jun182018

    Fun Gadgets for the Outdoors! 

    If you missed my  spot on World News Now it's here: https://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/gadgets-summer-55996094

    Make a lot of bubbles just by waving your fun 'animal glove'! 

    Glove-a-Bubble (The price of Glove-A-Bubble is about $2, not $10 accidentally supered on air.) 

    is a really clever idea. First of all the glove itself is the packaging. It's made of a durable plastic so my guess you'll get a summer's play out of it. And as you'll see in the video, it makes a lot of bubbles as you wave the glove. I believe they only come in one size so they might be a bit big for young kids. But maybe they can just put on other gloves and then their Glove-A-Bubble glove. I did read some of the reviews online and people complain that it's hard to dip the Glove-A-Bubble into the bag of liquid bubbles in the kit. I would do what they did at the press event, put the bubble liquid in a larger bowl, or maybe a glass pie dish. That would make for easy dipping. And once that runs out I bet they'll work just as well with any bottle of bubble liquid. And hey they're like $1.99 at Target. Beware buying them on Amazon. Some sell 4 for $9.99, which is $2.50 each, but others are charging ridiculously high prices. 

    Giz Wiz Video Extra - I play with Glove-A-Bubble: https://youtu.be/huvQr4ID6HU 

    These should be available at Target, Walmart and online.

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I2FWa6 - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.