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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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    The Giz Wiz is a weekly guest on The Tech Guy Show with -- who else? - The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte.

    Leo Laporte & I chat about some sort of fun or weird gadget weekly his The Tech Guy Radio Show. The show is syndicated by Premiere to over 180 radio stations around the country. Leo's closing in on 1.5 million listeners! I'm on the Saturday Show with The Giz Wiz Gadget of the Week. My spot is on about 1:45 PM PST / 4:45 PM EST. 

    And if you watch The Tech Guy stay tuned. Because after the Tech Guy Show  Leo does The New Screen Savers Show, and then I return to do Giz Fiz PM, a show with viewer questions, Match Game questions, videos, guest of the week and more! That starts when New Screen Saver ends..about 5:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM EST. Watch it all at

    http://www.twitlive.tv/

    All The Tech Guy Labs show notes, shows & info can be found here:

    http://techguylabs.com/radio/ 

    Below are the gadgets we've talked about on the show.

    Saturday
    Aug202022

    A Versatile LED Photo/Video Light That Fits In A Shirt Pocket!

    Meet the Moon Ultralight 2 – Selfie Light with Touch Controls. Whoa, this is the smallest photo light I ever saw! You can take it away, just be sure to put it in the carrying case that comes with it, or you just might misplace it! It grips a phone or tablet securely and it’s so small it won’t block anything. When Ed was doing a demo, the white light was on. I asked if it could switch to warm and learned it goes from 2700K to 5000K with the touch of your finger. There’s a bit of a learning curve because it’s so small, but it does so much. For example the tiny little on/off switch has a mini LED light embedded in it to tell you state of the battery. Comes with a mini USB-C to USB-C charging cord. The case has a carabiner on it so you can clip it to a belt loop, zipper, purse, etc. MSRP: $79.00

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/65GRutwRlUI

    Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zMgL8F

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    Saturday
    Aug132022

    The Capresso H2O Kettle Boils Water At The Exact Temperature You Set.

    The H2O Glass Select Rapid Boil Kettlehas a lot of nice features, like Direct Pour. With Direct Pour you fill the kettle with water without having to remove the lid. The weight of the water hitting the lid opens it for easy filling. It closes when you remove the kettle from the running water. Then there's multicolored LED temperature indication lights. There are five presets to choose from: 110° F (green), 160° F (blue), 175° F (yellow), 195° F (purple) and 212° F (red). That gives you the right choice for any type of tea you want to brew, or for other uses such as dissolving yeast for home baking at 110F. The kettle is cordless and designed for right- or left-handed use, with an oversized ergonomic handle. It also offers auto-shutoff, boil dry protection and a micro filter spout. MSRP: $49.99.  

     

    Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3C5SJbb

      

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    Saturday
    Aug062022

    My 40 Year Old Verizon Landline Is Now Wireless!

    My landline was dying, but since I had the number for my than 40 years, I wanted to keep it. My Verizon repair said got my landline working but said the cable are strung through backyards in on upper west side of Manhattan and don't expect service to last a long time. He told me check out Verizon Home Phone Connect. I did a little research and found it's now called Verizon Wireless home phone. it's compatible with both corded and cordless phones, fax machine, answering machines, etc. And because of the battery back-up, it the wireless phone can be used during power outages. The wireless home phone has a lot of features including, Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling, and Caller ID. My own experience is that it's not a quick process. I couldn't seem to find a way to order it online, and also I had some questions so I went to my local Verizon Store. Your current Verizon landline phone has to working in order to set up up Wireless Home Phone. The store didn't have them in stock and ordered them. Then came in two days. I ordered two boxes as my Spouse Dennis wanted to get rid of his landline too. His was off for days at a time, usually after a bad rain storm. After you get the back off the device which is rather tricky, follow the four steps in the mini instruction sheet. What no one told me was that after you set it up, you call 1-877-567-4899 to check the status of your phone line transfer from wall to wireless. I was told it would happen in two days, and it didn't. The box is $100, but you can pay it off over 2 or 3 years with a small additional payment on your bill. They told me there is interest charge to do it that. It's unlimited talk in the US. Since there is battery back-up it will still work during a power failure. There is no data plan available and it's for phones, faxes and answering machines only! Cost per month if you already have Verizon wireless service is $20, plus fees & taxes which come to a total of about $26

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/aya5g-cFctU

    https://www.verizon.com/home-office-solutions/wireless-home-phone-lvp2/

    Saturday
    Jul302022

    Jurassic World Dominion Fun At Home.

    It's a movie, but now a T-Rex from Jurassic World Dominion, or one close to it, is available to visit your home! I think kids will love this new AirTitans Jurassic World Massive Attack T-Rex R/C as it stomps its way into your life! This prehistoric beast is over 6 feet long and fully inflates in 20 seconds according Jakks Pacific! This remote control T-Rex is brought to life with over a dozen sound effects including multiple stomps and roars! A fun features is “attack mode” that temporarily takes the control away from you and gives the power back to the T-Rex to thrash and stomp around. The company says it not only self-inflates in about 20 seconds but it stays inflated with an onboard fan. It features a USB rechargeable battery, but uses regular AAA’s (3) in the remote. (Demo batteries included.) Seems to be a Walmart exclusive at first. 

    MSRP: $129.99 |8+ years.  Available now.

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/GmlsYm-5fs0

    Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/AirTitans-Jurassic-World-Massive-Attack-T-Rex-Remote-Control-Inflatable-R-C-6-Feet-Long-dozen-Sound-effects-including-signature-stomps-roars/748493641

    Saturday
    Jul232022

    One Finger & You Can Make Darth Vader Toast With This New Gadget!

    The Uncanny Brands Star Wars Darth Vader Halo Toaster lights-up and makes lightsaber sounds! It was introduced on Star Wars Day, May 4th, 2022. Darth Vader may be one the scariest villain in the universe; but there is nothing scary about his toaster. The ultimate gift for Star Wars fans, Darth (Yeah, I know him well enough to call him Darth) actually does an excellent job with you at the controls.  Simply insert the bread, press the lever, and you will hear Darth Vader’s lightsaber turn on as the bottom of the toaster lights up in red. When the toast is done, you will know when you hear Vader’s iconic breathing. Like toast on the dark side? Use the handy dial to adjust browning. Two wide slots accommodate bagels, English muffins and thick breads. Shade selector dial from light to dark. Bagel and Cancel buttons. Removable crumb tray for easy cleaning. BPA-free. Under $70 at Amazon.

    Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/neHBodWI-sE

    Check the latest price on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3BdJCFw  (There was a $10 off coupon there on 7/23/22, but that can vanish at any time.)

    Uncanny Brands Star Wars R2D2 Popcorn Maker.

    Officially-Licensed hot air popper is the perfect companion for a Star Wars viewing party. Pour in the kernels and watch through the clear top as hot air pops them for a healthy, delicious snack. $99.95   https://amzn.to/3J1W4K7

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