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Show #1846 Friday August 27th 2021 Independent Show 325
On this week’s show we start with the fun Let’s Glow Kit!
Let’s go with the Lets Glow Studio! You know how I like LEDs, right? This kit has an LED clip light that makes things glow. It’s billed as the first-ever content-creation craft kit that uses Lets Glow technology. (Yep, there’s that ‘technology’ word again!) What is that? It’s reflective crafting materials–so you can light up your TikTok,YouTube, live streams, and this episode of the Giz Wiz or just about any social content you create! You make your own custom look using the LetsGlow accessories or materials. Then, affix the multi-color LED clip to your phone to light up your custom design and create your own light shows in bright glowing colors!The kit includes the LetsGlow LED clip with remote, charging cable, three reflective sticker sheets with stencils, ten reflective nail stickers, a 10ft roll of reflective sticker tape,two rolls of double-sided reflective material with hair clips and a pair of shutter shades for custom reflective decoration!Visit LetsGlowHQ.com for easy DIY crafting tutorials and fun video content from leading influencers. New from Sky Castle Toys! MSRP: $29.99. Accessory Packs like the “Hair” I use in my video is $14.99. Available now.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/qBBpzerttLM
Amazon LetGlow Studio Kit: https://amzn.to/2Wxhn20
Accessory Hair kit: https://amzn.to/3mHLmzE – As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1846
A Cuts Cardboard, Soft Plastic Packaging, But Not Your Skin. (Well, at least it didn’t cut mine!)
It’s the Slice 10585 Manual Carton Cutter. I think this is pretty neat. Looks good, and it’s so much safer than using one of those fearful box cutters. You’ll see me try it on several packages in my video, but first here’s what the company says about it. Slice safety blade’s unique cutting edge might seem dull, but it cuts right through your material while keeping you safe! Other blades are dangerously sharp. Slice blades start at a safe and effective sharpness and stay there 11 times longer. With an acetone-resistant metal sheath and a reinforced nylon handle, this durable tool stands up to industrial use. Ideal for cutting boxboard, cardboard, tape, clamshell and flexible plastics. This slim carton cutter fits in your pocket or the palm of your hand, ready to use for common cutting tasks. Ships with a 10526 rounded-tip reversible utility blade. Each side lasts up to 11 times longer than a comparable steel edge. Pointed-tip 10528 utility blade available separately. Watch this week’s show to see how well this works. I was impressed. And it’s under $10. I like this so much I bought the dozen pack option which drops the price to about $7.50 or so.)
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/BpONW4BBaII
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2Wz1IQ1 As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1846
Need More AC Outlets + More Charging Ports? This one adds USB-C charging.
A while back I did a similar gadget with one less AC plug and two less USB charging ports. This version adds the important USB-C charging. It’s the weirdly named QINLIANF 5 Outlet Extender with 4 USB Charging Ports. Amazon + the Giz Wiz says it fits a duplex outlet perfectly, just plug in to use. You get 5 AC outlets with wide spaces in between for larger plugs, plus 4 USB charger ports. The screw at the middle can be used to secure it onto the wall of duplex outlet, so it stays connected when removing plugged in devices. Note: this works on duplex outlets only, other types of outlets like GFCI outlets cannot be secured onto the wall. For charging there’s 4 USB ports with a total of 4.8 A. Each USB A port features 5V/2.4A Max output. USB C charging port features 5V/3A MAX. The company says built in smart technology, detecting charging devices and deliver optimal charging speed automatically. NOTE: The UCB-C port is not Quick Charger 3.0 and doesn’t support any other devices which need 9~22V charging voltage. 3 level complementary Surge Protector Circuit with minimum 1680J energy absorbing capacity. The company adds: Our products are protected by $1000,000 connected equipment warranty. (Yes, there’s a comma missing.) Was under $15.00 when I bought mine and it was still $14.98 on 8/27/21.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/NN4iPj1dJ4A
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See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1846
Chad’s Crappy Corner & his final cheap “What The Heck Is It?” gadget for his August Theme.
Chad’s final WTHII gadget for August is the Sudski Shower Beer Holder. Here’s info from the company: Some pairings are just perfect, like a hot shower and a cold beer. Get your shower beer on any time with the Sudski Shower Beer Holder from 30 Watt. This beer holder is made of water resistant silicone and sticks to any glossy surface like glass, metal, shiny tiles, and laminate. Not for use with glass bottles. Mildew resistant. Holds one 12 or 16 oz. can. Measures 3″ L x 4″ W x 6″ H.
And Chad’s take: Chad likes this. As you’ll see on the demo on this week’s show, it stucks to Chad’s shower day quickly without adhesives, or suction cups. It seems it can be removed easily too and reused. Besides soda and beer cans you can probably use it for shampoo or other non-glass item to have conveniently in the shower. MSRP is $14.95, but Chad found it at on sale at Bed Bath & Beyond for only $3.00.
It’s on sale on the BBB website for $5.99: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/30-watt-sudski-shower-beer-holder/5171153 (Not an affiliate link, but lowest price I saw online.)
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1846
Dick’s Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video To Win An Autographed Copy of MAD Magazine.
Our viewer video email of the week is from Dell Nell.
Dell mails us that his video is about his “First time use of the Pizzazz pizza oven.”
He adds: Sorry you don’t really see my hands doing anything in the video as they are somewhat limited in what I can touch, but I hope it’s a good video.
As always enjoy you Dickie D and Chad
Here’s a link to Dell’s video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNgaGAB5gw4
From the Giz Wiz: Thanks, Dell. I never knew such a strange kind of oven existed. I found it on Amazon and it cost less than I expected, under $45 as of 8/28/21. Also it got very good reviews. The downsize is that if you have limited counter space, this large size appliance seems to do just one chore.
Check latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yAKHSV As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
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Email of the week
Our email of the week if from loyal fan Adam Jakowenko who writes:
Hey I know this isn’t a gadget but anytime a product makes a ridiculous nonsense claim about their technology I think of you guys, so here you go….a protein bar with “Soft Bar Technology”!! I have no idea what that is but if anyone ever finds out lemme know.
p.s. This protein bar tastes awful and might as well be in the Crappy Corner…what they really need is “Good Taste Technology” 😁
Love the show! -Adam
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