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We start February with a preview look at a Summer 2024 intro from SeaDoo, via a visit to the NY Boat Show. And then we’ll look at some very useful gadgets we found at The Inspired Home Preview.

Remember the World’s First All Electric Hydrofoil boat in our CES 2023 coverage. Perhaps the starting price of $380,000.00 was a big offputting. We don’t have an exact price for this upcoming entry announced at the NY Boat Show, but next summer it should let you go solo hydro-foiling for a faction that price!

It’s called the SeaDoo Rise. Tim, at SeaDoo PR, said there were a lot of eFoil boards around, but SeaDoo wanted to make one for a much ridership. So they created the Rise. The rider can it use standing up, on their knees or even lying down. If you’re new to the sport, the Rise eFoil features a retractable handlebar you can use for extra balance and later fold-down to feel like a true surfer. You can choose to ride your electric surfboard on the water without foiling or partially or fully deploy the foil. When you’re ready to fly over the water select your cruising speed on the cordless remote and enjoy a near-silent experience. The all-electric hydrofoil surfboard Sea-Doo Rise will be available summer 2024. Tim said the price was not set yet, but at the NY Boat show a person at the SeaDoo booth said it could be between $15,000 & $20,000. I have no idea if that’s correct, but online I did see some eFoil boards from other companies selling for $12,000 and they seemed rather bare bones compared to the Rise.

Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4x-v8k8VQg

https://www.sea-doo.com/us/en/sea-doo-rise.html

There are other hydrofoil lift-boards already in the marketplace if you’re in a hurry, and from what I’ve read, if you’re a really excellent board-rider! I have not seen these in person.

https://liftfoils.com/products/lift3

https://highfly-watersport.com/products/flyway

See or hear this show:  www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1921

Rockit portable baby rocker. Fits any stroller, pram, pushchair or buggy

Does your little one wake up as soon as the buggy stops moving? The Rockit will keep rocking so you don’t have to! Created to help parents on the go, this handy must-have accessory keeps babies moving and snoozing. Simply attach to your pram or stroller, push the button and adjust the speed to gently rock your baby, just like you would. $59.99. Amazon Link below.

There’s a new USB charging version coming very soon. Check the company website to preorder. $69.99.

This could be baby’s 1st sound machine.

Wooshh has two types of shushing noises, so you can pick the most effective version. It has two calming water sounds – stream or heavy rain – and a cleverly crafted sound with pink noise, heartbeat and swooshing sounds designed to authentically recreate the sounds babies hear before birth. The ambient music is perfect to use as a sleep cue while you get them ready for bed, plus there’s a truly relaxing purring cat sound. Lastly, it has a genuine outer space noise that will lull your baby to sleep. $34.95 Link below.

Add Zed to the baby’s bed

Zed mimics the feeling of being in a car. His clever technology recreates soothing low-frequency vibrations that are known to send babies to sleep. Simply place Zed on the mattress by your baby’s feet and press the snooze button. The finely tuned vibrations ripple gently through the mattress, comforting your baby and encouraging a deep sleep. Zed can also be used as a portable night light – great for night-feeds and for taking on holiday.

(Not suitable for adult use). $39.95 Link below.

Rockit Rocker: https://amzn.to/3X16EGH

Wooshh: https://amzn.to/3DZwpAP

Zed: https://amzn.to/3YeBQn8

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Company website: https://rockitsleep.com 

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/dsxZAMM5ATw

See or hear this show:  www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1921

The Snack & Distract Licking Mat from Dexas can also be used as a slow feeder. It has a pattern of small, soft bristles that is said to ease a dog’s aniexty or boredom. You can stick it on the wall of the shower or the tub and rub peanut butter, yogart, or even dog food on it. It’s design to keep a dog busy while they’re being groomed, or as a way to slow down their intake of spreadable food placed on the mat. Unlike other licking mats, this one adds a small tray at the bottom to catch drips or spills. It will be out in next few months and sell for under $10.00.

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

www.dexas.com/pet There are other useful pet gadgets here, but Snack & Distract is not out until this coming summer.

See or hear this show:  www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1921

Chad’s Crappy Corner and his new theme for February as picked by our loyal Patreon friends is “Fire Gadgets”.

And Chad’s 1st fire gadget is Solo Stove Yukon 27″ Fire Pit!

Chad LOVES this! It’s big too, 27” diameter & 17” tall. What is unique about this fire pit is the holes. They’re not random holes, but according to the company it’s a “patented technology” that has been perfected into a portable fire pit to take along on trips or to enjoy at home. The result in nearly no smoke and only fine ash left over! Even though the model Chad has is called the Solo Stove it’s more a fire pit with a mesmerizing flame that family and friends will enjoy gathering around! Also Chad points out this is far from “cheap”. It was $442.00 on Amazon and it’s the V1. Chad noticed there is now a V2 for about $7 more, so that would be his choice if he was buying it now. You’ll it in action on this week’s show!

Amazon Link for the new V2 version: https://amzn.to/3Yicoxv $499.99.

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See or hear this show:  www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1921

Our email this week is from a loyal fan and frequent contributor, Jeffrey Slomovitz and his son Adam. They write:

PocketTunes Bone Conduction Instant Mini Speakers with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Pack of 2 (Black) https://www.walmart.com/ip/1163189561

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How To Submit Your Video For The Gadget Warehouse & Win An Autographed Copy of MAD Magazine.

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Email of the week:

Our email is from Vicki Poole, a long time fan of the show. Vicki writes:

When you and Chad were talking about the Nova Earbuds, I immediately thought it would be a good security device. You can arrange to have a friend on a phone call (without obviously holding a phone) and if you feel in danger, you could just tell your friend on the call – on your ear, so not obvious to a stalker – that you need help, or where you are. It would be worth $600 if I could give something like that to my daughter (if I had one) when she was away from the house. Maybe at a wild party, or in a circumstance that she didn’t plan on being. And I’ve even heard stories of people being harassed in Uber/Lyft rides – so things like that. I’m not sure if that makes sense to you but it sounds like a good idea to me.

As always – thanks for the entertaining shows! Viki Poole, Memphis

From the Giz Wiz: Chad gives his thoughts and suggestions about this on the show.