Congratulations!!! To us!! The Giz Wiz Show celebrates year 19 with this show!! And Chad Johnson has co-hosted more than half of them! Actually, 11 years of them! Thank you Chad!!! (The first Giz Wiz Show was Feb 20th, 2006 on TWiT!)

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The first gadget on this week’s show was designed to dry a lot of things in your home.

But there’s a BIG down-side! First, a bit about what it’s supposed to do, via Amazon.

This portable clothes dryer dries your clothes quickly and efficiently. You can choose different speeds and drying times according to the material and fabric of the clothes. This portable dryer can not only be used to dry clothes, but also shoes. It can also be used as a heater to dry hands, quilts, etc.

And the down-side? It has the ability to overheat fast! You’ll see it happen on this week’s show. I didn’t read the reviews carefully before I bought this, but at least three reviewers said it caught fire, or the case started to melt from the heat. Don’t worry, you can’t buy one. It comes up ‘unavailable’. But you can see the reviews and photos of the product, which were still on line as of 2/21/25..

The Not Available Dangerous Unit: https://amzn.to/3QvKWKh

I found other drying devices on Amazon. To Dry Clothes Only – I have not used this: https://amzn.to/432Z0Cf

A Very Versatile Dryer – I have not used this: https://amzn.to/4gJTZSl

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With the crappy weather week after week in NYC, all my shoes were getting water logged. I search for a more ‘waterproof’ solution and found Garden Shoes! They were new to me, and I bought a pair to try out! They’re said to be 100% waterproof GardenShoes for men and women, made of 4.5mm neoprene and high grade rubber. They’re said they will keep your feet dry and warm. Will they? I take them out the park searching for puddles! I find some and you’ll see the results on this week’s show.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/SKEOc3UTqk4

Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3X6SCXa

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Yes, I bought another power strip! This time it’s the The 360 Power Strip w/ Rotating Outlets, USB Charging & Surge Protection. When the ad said rotating outlets I thought they meant the actual outlets rotated like the original Quirky Power Curve. On this the actual outlets can be rotated 360 degrees! This power strip also adds two USB outlets for charging iPhone, iPad, smartphones, and E-Readers, and 2160 Joules of surge protection. I bought mine on Deal Genius for $24 + $5 shipping because it was close to $50 on Amazon. But, just before the show I found it on Amazon for under $30.

Deal Genius – Was $24 + $5 shipping on 2/20/25 https://www.dealgenius.com/products/260-power-curve-rotating-outlets-surge-protector?variant=45556595196053

Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hNWu7z Was $29.99, with free shipping if Prime Member.

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Our Patreons voted on Chad’s February Theme and the winner was —– PRACTICAL, BUT USELESS gadgets! What kind of gadget could that possibly be? Well, for his 2nd one, Chad bought the Guyuyii Banana Cutter Slicer.  

The company calls it a: “Quick and Even Banana Slicer Tool that makes it easy to create perfect, even slices for fruit salads, snacks, or desserts.” I wondered if somebody, like a kid, might accidentally cut themselves with it. Chad did a little demo and says the blades don’t feel sharp, I guess because bananas shouldn’t be that hard to slice. The company adds: “With its comfortable grip and stainless steel blades, this banana slicer cutter is designed for safe use by both kids and adults.” Still, I think each person should judge for themselves whether to let kids use it. It works pretty well as you’ll see on this week’s show. And it’s inexpensive, under $7. You’ll hear Chad final thoughts about it in this week’s Cheap Gadget Spot on the show.

Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3D3OiRG

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Our email this week is from Buddy Yates, a loyal fans who does great videos. It reads:

You guys have covered LED safety lights for dogs, bikes, and people before so I wasn’t going to send in this one, but it is perfect for walking in the dark streets of Palm Springs. I will not feel bad if you don’t show this video on your show, as if we would ever get tired of blinking LEDs. I have to walk at night for a month and I felt vulnerable on rural streets.  I figured there had to be clip-on, rechargeable LED light for joggers and dog walkers. Of course there are!
These LED safety lights are inexpensive and have modern features like short press to change modes, remembering the last mode, and long press to turn off. The more I buy, the cheaper they get, as low as $2.34. The only down-side is the mini-USB charging.  Sorry Chad.

The YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Ga_Is0puibw

Thanks Guys, “Buddy” Yates

The Giz Wiz found them here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3D1Azur

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1. Video can be ANYTHING about a gadget: I bought a piece of crap. I bought a gadget I love. I have an old gadget I can’t part with because it was ‘high tech’ years ago! Even a ‘What The Heck Is It? Gadget.

2. Videos should be just 2 to 3 minutes long in Horizontal Format! Low production value is fine, but we need to hear you and see your gadget clearly! You can be in the video if you like.

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4. If we show your video (and we show 99% of them) and live in the US or Canada you’ll get an autographed current issue of MAD.) But no matter where you live outside of the US & Canada, I’ll autograph an Alfred E. Neuman photo to you, scan it & email you a high res image. 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!

All show submissions go to mail@gizwiz.tv

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Email of the week:

Mo Torres, our most loyal and frequent contributor who finds lots of weird stuff, ask:

“Would you stay here?”

www.icehotel.com

After visiting that website, Chad & I decided ‘no’. Although Chad said, if there was a free invite, he might go for a one night stay to see what it’s really like! (And to get video for the show!)