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Show #1841 Wednesday July 21st 2021 Independent Show 320
We start with another fun kid’s toy from the 2021 Virtual SweetSuite Event that will be coming available next month.
When I first saw the new VTech KidiStar DJ Mixer Sound-Mixing Music Maker With Party Lights sitting on a demo table during a Zoom call, I needed to know more about it. Here’s what Vtech says about it: You can be the star of the show with the KidiStar DJ Mixer!
Scratch and jam to the music on the DJ turntable. Create custom mixes playing along with the 15 included songs or connect to your own music player, via BLUETOOTH wireless technology or audio cable. Play with the sound grid to create 2000+ sound combinations! Record your own custom sound effects and tags with the internal mic. Dial in the effects with the sliders to get your remix just right. Add and remove vocals and effects, fine tune the mix, and record your mash-up. Use the headphone jack to listen, or play back your tracks for all your fans to hear through the built-in speaker. Get the crowd going with dazzling party lights on your DJ rig. Build your DJ skills by following the rhythms in a music game. Intended for ages 5+ years. Requires 4 AA batteries. Batteries included for demo purposes only. MSRP: $54.99. Due out in August.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/VQXpSUHS3Gk
Walmart shows it, but shows ‘out of stock’. https://www.walmart.com/ip/VTech-KidiStar-DJ-Mixer-Sound-Mixing-Music-Maker-With-Party-Lights/123184520
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1841
A Chad Gadget Extra! The Wyze Remote Control Car.
First a little info from Wyze about their very rare Wyze Remote Control Car: All-wheel drive goes from hardwoods to backwoods. Your targets rarely operate out in the open – traversing all types of terrain is a requirement. Massive off-road tires climb over rocks, carpets, branches, and more with ease. Shock-absorbing suspension withstands vertical impact after flying through the air. And a high-density, all-plastic roll cage protects against nasty spills while you make your getaway. ————– Okay, forget all that, because this Wyze RC car was for sale for just one single day! And that was April Fool’s Day, 2021. People weren’t sure if it was just an April Fool’s gadget, or a real thing. They were offering only 5,000 units and Chad signed on to their website and was able to order one of them. Turns out, it was for real. It cost $49.99 and had ‘free shipping’, BUT you also needed a compatible Wyze Cam v2 which was sold separately. There’s a whole backstory about what it took to make this car work which you’ll see on this week’s show and in Chad’s video demo. Remember, it is no longer available.
https://wyze.com/wyze-car.html
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1841
Shooting Photos Of Small Objects For Sale? Here’s How To Make Them Look More Professional.
Here’s A Lightweight, But Handy Photo Light Box! And it’s inexpensive too. It’s the Traxx Photo Studio Light Box kit with LED light strip. If you shoot photos of small objects to post online, a light box can give your pictures a more professional look. Light boxes for professionals are expensive, but you don’t need a fancy one for occasional close up work. Five Beyond has one and yes, it’s a bit beyond $5 at $7. The kit doesn’t come with any instructions, or at least mine didn’t. But as you’ll see in my video on this week’s show, once you unfold it, it’s just a matter of snapping it together. The kit includes an LED light strip and micro USB cable, but you’ll need to use your own AC/USB plug. Or you can power it from your computer or an external USB battery charger. Also included are interchangeable black & white backdrops. I’m not sure why you need the white backdrop since the entire light box is already white. Once set up, the LED light strip does provide bright, even lighting. There is no way to adjust the LED light however. This is not for photographing big items as the assembled size is 10in x 10in. It seems to be made of a lightweight, but sturdy plastic. $7. (Plus shipping if you buy it online. Shipping has gone up again. It used to be $5, now it’s $7.95. But that’s for any size order.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/1z5HxQ0JVwk
FiveBelow: https://www.fivebelow.com/products/photo-studio-light-box-kit-with-led-light-strip
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1841
Chad’s New Cheap Gadget July Theme is Cheap Bike Gadgets!
First a bit from Amazon: Waterproof , 4 Sound Modes with Rechargeable Battery, Electric Bike Horn. Built in boost circuit with loud sound reached 100-120 db. Rechargeable 280 mAh lithium battery. USB cable, charge 1.2 hours full charge. On full charge ring 2500 times. About 20-30 days works. With IP 65 waterproof level,three protection: waterproof, drop, dust resist.
And Chad’s take: Chad like this device. The included silicone strap make it easy to install. The remote control lets you set the volume and pick one of four different ring sounds. Chad especially liked that it had a USB rechargeable battery and that it was inexpensive for what it does. Under $14.00. It did well on Amazon too, 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 4,000 reviewers. You’ll see Chad’s demo on this week’s show.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3iMWc3u
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Dick’s Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video & Win An Autographed MAD Magazine.
Subject: QTlier Wireless Charger, Foldable, 3 in 1 Qi-Certified 15W Fast Charging Station
From: Linda Moringello
Hi Dick and Chad,
This is a video for a wireless charger that I purchased on Amazon. I liked it so much I actually purchased a few for gifts.
$36 and it is Prime.
Link to the video on YouTube
Thanks, Linda
Link to the charger: https://amzn.to/2UBHoNl (There’s a black and a white version there.)
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Email of the week.
Subject: Chad’s Bike.
Hey Dick and Chad. I thought this might work better than the mirror Chad showed a couple of weeks ago.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hexagon-camera-signals-sensors-for-cyclists#/
Eugene Street.
From The Giz Wiz: Turns out this campaign is about 4 years old. We couldn’t figure out if the product made it into the hands of the backers.
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