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We start with a ‘guest’ review of our first gadget. If you’ve ever been a Giz Wiz meet-up you met Lindi Dunn, a friend and long time fan of the show. Recently Lindi told me she had to entertain her 6 & 7 year old niece and nephew. I immediately thought of having them review our 1^st gadget with Lindi’s help. And they did! Meet the Water Doodle Drawing Mat, Aqua Magic Painting Mat Painting Board Writing Mat.

(Via company, edited) It’s easy to use. Fill the magic pen with clean water and draw on the magic drawing mat. After 3-10 minutes, it magically disappears (depending on temperature and airflow), your children can paint on the drawing mat again and again. Not only The Aqua Magic Painting Mat allows your child to paint with friends on the table or floor, exercise hand-eye coordination and color perception, develop painting and creative skills. A great learning toy for toddlers. Will never make any mess, will not make their clothes dirty. It can be folded easily to small size, portable for indoor and outdoor travel. Doodle Drawing Mat is made of soft polyester material, eco-friendly and No ink, No paint, Non-toxic, Non-polluting, the back of the mat is water-resistant nylon material, it is safe enough for kids. Kit includes: Water Doodle Drawing Mat (40 x 28 inch), 3 Magic Pens, 8 Drawing Molds. Was about $14.00 on 9/5/22

Lindi & Kids Video: https://youtu.be/3_1NsN3J1mU

The exact version in the video was no longer available, but this one is very similar. Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CXJgDG

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On a past show Idid a spot on the LARKBIRD Wireless Dual Lavalier Microphone System for USB Type-C Android Phones. (There’s an i-Phone version too.) But what if you only want one mic. Here’s a report on that. Like the dual system, the Larkbird single mic comes with a charging case. The smaller case can provide 35 hours of mic use, which is A LOT! What I like about both systems is that no app is needed. It really is just play and play. When the transmitter is plugged into the USB port of a smartphone it lights up solid green. Clip the mic onto your shirt, jacket, etc. and it turns sold green. You’re set to record! You don’t need adapters, bluetooth or apps at all. The range is really decent as you’ll see in my video on this week’s show. The 450 mAh portable charging case can give your microphone a full charge up to 5 times and generates 7 hours of use with each charge. Here’s a few tech specs from the company: 984 FT Barrier-Free Transmission – (That means there are no obstacles between the mic and the receiver.) 2.4GHZ wireless transmission with low latency of only 15ms, ensuring smooth live streaming sound quality and audience interaction. 360 Degree Recording (This is usually not a helpful thing in crowded rooms since the mic picks up sound from every direction.) Larkbird supports up to 80KHz stereo reception and 360 high sensitivity voice pickup. Microphone comes with built-in intelligent noise reduction chip that makes sure you collect high sound quality. The microphone weighs 8.2 grams. MSRP: $99.99. (Check to see if there’s a discount coupon available on their Amazon page, as I’ve seen one there often.)

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/VWedazZI-2c

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I started a warehouse video with a toilet seat featuring a ready to use built-in potty training seat. Turns out the company seems to be gone, but I found one very similar that has almost 15,000 reviews (4.7 out of 5 stars!) and it available now. It’s the Mayfair NextStep2 Toilet Seat with Built-In Potty Training Seat & Slow-Close Lid. Here’s some info from the company. This innovative toilet seat is ideal for your home. The potty seat automatically secures by a magnet into the recess in the molded cover, eliminating the need for the adult user to manually lift the child potty seat. When no longer needed, the potty seat portion can be easily and permanently removed, leaving the adult toilet seat in place. This toilet seat uses Whisper Close technology that allows the seat and lid to close slowly and quietly with no slamming or pinched fingers. The seat is can be adjusted front to back up to 1/2 inch for a perfect, flush fit with your toilet bowl and is easy to remove for cleaning and replacement with Easy Clean hinges. This seat is proudly made in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, USA and fits all manufacturers’ round bowls in the US and Canada. When no longer needed, the potty seat portion can be easily and permanently removed. Price varies with the color and style, but ranged from about $36 to $50 as of 9/9/22.

Giz Wiz Video https://youtu.be/sf2m1h4Syzo

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Chad’s 2nd left over gadget is Ontel Brella Shield Windshield Sun Shade by Arctic Air.

Some (edited) Info from the company: Compact Design Pops Open Like an Umbrella and Fits Cars, Trucks & SUVs – One-Size (31×57) – As Seen on TV. A fast and easy way to keep your car cool and comfortable in the hot sun, the Ontel BrellaShield Windshield Shade works just like an umbrella. Simply pop it open and expand to easily fit against your car’s windshield. When done using, just click the locking latch and pop the sun blocker shut into its compact size to easily store it. Designed to block intense heat and harmful UV rays from the sun to help keep the inside of your car cooler, while preventing the car seats, upholstery and dashboard from fading and cracking. Under $18 as of 9/8/22 on Amazon.

And Chad’s take: You’ll see Chad’s demo on this week’s show. He thought it wasn’t perfect and didn’t work well in his situation. But overall, he thought it should help in most cases to keep a car cooler in the hot sun. The price isn’t bad either at unde $18.00 when Chad bought his on Amazon. His full comments are on this week’s show.

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Good Afternoon Sir,  A couple of weeks ago I sent in the world’s smallest Atari 2600 video game.  Today- I think I topped that.  I was channel surfing late one night and came across the QVC shopping channel.  They were promoting the world’s smallest TV with clips from classic shows.  I couldn’t believe it.  I had to order it to basically have a matching set with my video game.  In addition, I have always loved the movie “Jaws” as well.  As you can see from the website there are other shows and movies available and the TV sets design correspond with that specific era.  Enjoy the video!

Regards, Jeff and Adam Slomovitz

https://youtu.be/jSKHwy3

https://www.qvc.com/Tiny-TV-Classics-Collectible-TV-with-Real-Working-Remote.product.T45583.

From the Giz Wiz: There’s the “Friends” TV Show version with a totally different Mini-TV on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3

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I bought a piece of crap: Did you buy something you ended up hating? We won’t get you a refund, but we might be able to give a platform to vent your disappointment. Remember, “family friendly” language applies.
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I invented this! Did you invent something? (Or did a friend or relative invent something.) We can’t market it for you, but we can help get the word out. Show us what it is, and how it works. Even if it’s a prototype, you can get our (and the audience) reactions. No professional ads please.
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My Gadget Warehouse: Okay, so you don’t have a warehouse. It doesn’t matter. Just tell us about your favorite old gadget(s). When and where you bought it, and why you’re still hanging on to it.
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My Favorite Gadget (favorite old, or favorite new): Show us what it is, tell us what it does and why you love, or loved it! It can be a new gadget you just bought too.
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Post them on YouTube and send us the link! We’ll do the rest. (Or possibly nothing, but that’s unlikely.) Remember, videos should be just 2 to 3 minutes long! Low production value is fine, but we should be able to hear you and see you! If we select and show your video on The Giz Wiz you’ll earn a tiny amount of fame (hopefully). And if you live in the US, you’ll also get an autographed 38+ year old Alfred E. Neuman picture and a MAD surprise (most likely the current issue of MAD.) But no matter where you live outside of US, I can autograph an Alfred E. Neuman photo to you, scan it & email you a high res copy if we show your video. Just print it out, frame it, or just hang it up and no one will know it’s a copy. We’ve tested it out and fans say they look terrific! If you submitting warehouse videos for a second, third time, etc., you’ll get the current issue of MAD as a thank you.

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Our email this week is from Lawrence Wengler

Subject: Cyber Security site

Hi Dickie Dee and Chad!

Love the show, you guys are a lot of fun to watch.

Amazon and the National Cybersecurity Alliance have a new website with fun videos and lots of great information on Cybersecurity https://protectconnect.com/en/index.

Check it out and share it with your viewers.

Cheers, Lawrence Wengler