This sounded like an interesting keychain security device, so I ordered one. (Actually, two; they don’t work together, but are sold in a 2 pack.) First, some info via Amazon: Fosmon Personal Alarmfor Women (2-Pack), Self Defense Protection Keychain Safety Sound Siren 125DB with Strobe Light LED Flashlight, Carabiner, SOS Emergency Security Alert Device for Kids Elderly Men. The Fosmon personal alarm is able to emit a 130dB siren sound to ensure you will be heard even at a distance of 600ft/180m. The ear-piercing sound can effectively disorient and scare off attackers, and allow you to seek help from people nearby. The emergency alarm has IPX4 waterproof rating. The LED lighting has two modes: the flashlight mode and strobe light mode.

From The Giz Wiz: I sort of like this device, but worry older folks might have trouble pulling the pin out to sound the alarm. You get two in a pack, and one of the two I got had a really ‘hard-to-pull’ pin on it. You can test it before removing the battery tab (so the alarm doesn’t sound) to see how much pulling power you need to set it off. This would be good practice. The LED flashlight is very bright and includes a strobe function. The reviews are Amazon aren’t great which is another reason I’m ‘middle of the road’ on buying this gadget. I’ll just say, I think it’s better than not carrying any safety device in these troubled times. 2/$15.99 is what I paid on Amazon.

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Customizable watering frequency. -Keep track of how long ago you watered your plant -Play alarm sounds to remind you to water your plant -Display LED flashing alarm light -Waterproof (IP65) -display backlight -High, low and silent alarm volumes.

And Chad’s take? Chad liked this device because he said he doesn’t have a green thumb, and doesn’t have a system to remind him to water his indoor plants. Well, now he does. You’ll the demo on this week’s show. It is a basic design, no Bluetooth, WiFi, etc., but Chad thinks it’s all he needs, especially since you can set an audible alarm that incorporates a flashing LED light. And, it’s under $10 on Amazon! (Price as of 3/3/22)

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Hey Dick-

Buddy Yates from Palm Springs with a DIY project video.

I made this 2.5 minute video for “The Giz Wiz” show back in 2014, “I Invented This” days. I don’t believe you ever used it. That’s perfectly fine cause it’s not really a gadget. Normally, I wouldn’t mention this old video at all but surprisingly it has 28k views. That may not sound like much to you but it is my most watched video.

I thought I would send it in again just in case you were ever in a bind for a warehouse video. For some goofy reason it seems to be growing in popularity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SAffWChWC8

As always I love your show.  -Buddy Yates

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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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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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Email of the week!

It’s not from a viewer, but I found it fascinating, and we had a lot of fun having Chad & the chatroom guess at the %’s before I read them out. It was a survey of 1000+ people, but there was no description of where, or when the survey took place. Still, it’s fascinating! Here’s the email:

Good morning Dick
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We use passwords for everything, from streaming and social media to banking and work accounts. But with an average of 20 passwords per person, how careful are Americans when it comes to sharing their logins? A new survey revealed 2 in 3 people admit to doing the bare minimum for password security.

95% say they’re comfortable sharing streaming passwords with friends & family
31% say they’ve been hacked, yet half (51%) use roughly the same password for everything
1 in 4 reset their passwords 1 or more times, per month, because they forget.

Thanks to Tricia Harte
Media Relations / Digital Third Coast