The Giz Wiz visits Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent.
When the Giz Wiz visits “Ask The Tech Guys”, you’ll find the gadgets and gizmos he talks about with Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent on this page.
Ask The Tech Guys is on TWiT Sundays, starting at 11 AM PT and 2 PM ET.
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(Note: The Tech Guy Radio Show ended its run December 18, 2022. But all the gadgets and gizmos Dick showed over the years are archived below gadgets I showed or talked about on Ask The Tech Guys.)
Below are the gadgets we’ve talked about on the show.
Need Earbuds? Anker Introduces Three New Earbuds At A NY Press Event.
At the press event this past week Anker introduced 3 new earbuds! I was surprised since just a few weeks ago they introduced their new Soundcore Space A40 earbuds. But each of the new models offer something different.
One of the 3 new earbuds went on sale September 29th. It’s the Soundcore Liberty 4, Noise Cancelling Earbuds. Here’s some info from the company: True Wireless Earbuds with ACAA 3.0, Dual Dynamic Drivers for Hi-Res Premium Sound, Spatial Audio with Dual Modes, All-New Heart Rate Sensor. (That’s one new feature. Another:) 360° Immersive Spatial Audio: As you listen to music and watch movies, the built-in gyroscope and spatial audio algorithm track your head movements to always keep you at the heart of the sound for a completely immersive experience. With the Heart Rate Tracking, the in-ear heart rate sensor tracks your heart rate as you listen throughout the day. Check your daily data, use while working out, and more via soundcore Wellness in the app. And this sounds like a feature we talked about with also new Bose Comfort II earbuds – Personalized Sound: Soundcore’s unique technology analyzes your ears and the way you hear sound to create a personalized sound profile that’s unique to you. MSRP $149.99
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Also new Soundcore A10 Bluetooth Sleep Earbuds. Features Noise Blocking Earbuds for Sleep, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth 5.2, App, for Unlimited Sleep Sounds, Sleep Monitor, Personal Alarm, (also good for a) Side Sleeper. From Anker: Stay asleep with the 4-Point Noise Masking System. Ear wings and Twin Seal ear tips create a secure seal and an algorithm adjusts the audio volume according to external noise levels to block out up to 35dB of noise. Even for Side Sleepers: The slim, lightweight, and compact build keeps Sleep A10 snugly in your ears without protruding. Wear all night long without feeling discomfort and wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Customized for Sleep Sounds: By using customized dynamic drivers that produce low frequency sound that’s 10dB lower than standard ones, Sleep A10 enhances white noise and other sleep-inducing sounds to help you fall asleep faster. Manage Your Sleep: Monitor your sleep status and get feedback on the duration and quality of sleep. The earbuds automatically pause audio once you’ve fallen asleep, and you can set a personal alarm to avoid disturbing your partner $179.99. I got an ad from Anker with: “Save 20% With Code: GOODNIGHTUS” for the Sleep Sounds. I didn’t try it and I don’t know if it will work for you, but give a try if you like.
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Not Available yet.
Anker’s newly introduced Soundcore VR P10.
This is designed for gamers. Anker puts it this way:
Available soon, our aim is for it to be the answer millions of VR gamers have been looking for. The VR P10 earbuds support both Bluetooth and a low-latency, 2.4GHz connection via their included dongle.
Price & date available was not announced at the event.
It’s Bananas – A Fun Game Where You Use Your ‘Monkey Tail’ To Catch Targets!
Yes, the game is called It’s Bananas! And it’s a lot of laughs!
The Monkey Game for Kids, Teens, and Tipsy Adults (According to the company!) Here’s more from them:
Bananas is the smash-hit party game that will have your friends and family howling from the moment you strap on a monkey tail to your last squat. Split into two teams, warm up those thighs, and whoever collects the most bananas wins! Easy … or is it? Bananas have gone viral on TikTok multiple times, with over 50 MILLION views! Gameplay is super easy to follow (perfect for monkeys with short attention spans) but hard to master, making it the perfect addition to your card and board game collection. As you’ll see in my video, even though I’m alone trying to catch a target, it looks pretty funny! About $22 to $23 as of 9/24/22
In the photo — that’s one of the included ‘monkey tails’ hanging down.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/BPXHtQyuaNY
Amazon Bananas Game: https://amzn.to/3weP1J4
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Remember Amusement Park Bumper Cars? Now You Can Own One Just Like It!
Last year at the Day of Play Toy Event people loved the Flybar Kid Bumper Car. Yes, a kid-sized version of a bumper car just like you’d find at an old time amusement park! They were so popular they made the list of “Hottest Toys of 2021” list. Even though it was designed for kids the folks at the Flybar booth said adults tried to get in one! There were many requests for a bigger ‘adult-sized’ bumper car. We worked long and hard and yes, we were able to built on! Meet the Flybar Bumper Car XL! This bumper car seats two kids or one adult and reaches a maximum speed of 3 mph. It is made with a soft rubber bumper that protects walls and furniture. It’s joy-stick driven with a joystick for the right and the left hand. I drove one at the toy event and they are great fun! It even has flashing LED lights that reflect down on the floor. With a capacity of 200 pounds, it can hold one adult or two kids. They’re powered by a 6 volt battery and on a full charge will run for about 25 minutes. John, one of the company execs said: “Believe me 25 minutes will be a lot playing in one of these cars”. Of course for max fun, you’ll need to have at least two of these Flybar Bumper Car XL.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/OvLEfcO4zYg
Bose Invents Earbuds With Sound Customized For Your Own Ears!
Bose introduced their QuietComfort Earbuds II at a press event on Wednesday, September 7th. The new earbuds are 1/3 smaller than their earlier version & weigh just 1/3 oz each. I spoke with John Rule, one of the lead engineers who worked on the Custom Tune technology which took 5 years to develop. I thought what they came up with was quite amazing. When you put these new earbuds on, they emit a “light chime” sound into the user’s ear canal which measures how the sound waves move inside that confined space. Then it customize the EQ of music to that user’s ears. It uses that data too to customize the way the phones cancel out ambient noise. Bose says its new earbuds cancel out the noise of the outside world better than any other consumer headphone, including over-the-ear models. Here’s how they proved how they effective they are in noise reduction. While we were listening to music via the QC earbuds II in a demo room, we suddenly saw subway trains projected on the walls. A few seconds supered over the subway trains was ‘Remove your CG II earbuds’. When I did that the noise of the subway was LOUD – and the earbuds had completely blocked it out. For outdoors, or conversation, you can switch to “Aware Mode”. There are 4 microphones, two in each earbud. There’s 6 hrs of use with a full charge in the earbuds themselves. Plus 3 full charges from the case for a total of 24 hours. USB-C charging cable included. The Earbuds II come with three sizes of silicone ear tips, to better fit all ear sizes. They also include three sizes of “stabilizer bands,” a ring of soft silicon around the middle of the earbud that molds to the shape of your outer ear, holding the earbud firmly in place. They’ll be $299.00 & go on sale September 15th. Triple Black ships 1st, Sand Stone ships in November.
Unboxing the QuietComfort Earbuds II – Bose video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5lpYnwq06c
QuietComfort Earbuds II Set-Up…. Bose video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFg7UEDY48
Bose QC II Website: https://www.bose.com/en_us/pxp/quietcomfort-earbuds-ii.html
Many more details & preorder on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3B61VuD
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Helpful Gadgets For Back To School, And Back To Work Too!
Meet The Pilot Frixion, the erasable ballpoint.
I never knew there was an ‘erasable ballpoint pen’! But there were a lot of Pilot Frixion Erasable Pens at the New Products Show. I tried and was impressed with the way they work. Some more info from the company: FriXion is the first erasable fine point marker pen. Its unique thermo-sensitive ink formula lets you erase and rewrite repeatedly with ease without ruining the page. The FriXion gel ink pen writes smooth & erases clean. (I was amazed at how it erases and there are no shavings to dust away.) Frixion is the 1st and only pen authenticated by the nation’s leading STEM accreditation and education organization. Over at Amazon you’ll find a huge assortment of styles in the FriXion line. They can cost as little as $1.06 when bought in packages. ($ as of 8/4/22)
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/vxHRN35XkpY
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Another Back To School Gadget or Great For Anyone Who Uses a Padlock!
While browsing Amazon for gadgets I found the Master Lock Magnification Combination Lock. Some info from the company: The Master Lock Magnification Combination Lock eliminates the hassle of wearing glasses at the gym or pool and the frustration of entering your combination multiple times due to miss dialing. The unique lens design offers high contrast numbers, 360° of magnification, and obscured visibility to onlookers. With the traditional rotary dial functionality, an easy to grip soft-touch dial ring and tactile dial feedback at each number, precise dialing is assured.
From the Giz Wiz: I do like the big black numbers on a white background and the magnification lens. And as you turn the dial every number has a click. But you should be aware you can’t set your combination, you have to use the one assigned to the lock. (They are said to be about 6500 combinations available. It comes in colors, but you have to accept the one they ship. But it was only $8.18 on 9/1/22.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/hTrRuoi4LPg
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Here’s a reasonably priced back-to-school backpack with lots of features!
This is great for students or anyone who carry a lot of stuff. It’s a backpack that can expand by about 20-25% if you need more room! The Matein Backpack is expandable from 29.5L to 36.8L by opening a zipper. There’s a padded compartment for a laptop, Chromebook, MacBook up to 15.6”. 17 difference pockets for everything you need to carry. Even a key fob hook. Two side elastic net pockets for umbrella and water bottle. The luggage strap allows the backpack to be placed on a rolling suitcase handle to free your hands and back. But wait, there’s more! With the built in USB charging cable port you have a more convenient way to charge things. The Anti Theft hidden pocket on the back, can protect your valuable items from being stolen while you’re wearing it. It was $33.00 on 9/3/22, which I think is a decent price considering all the features.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/mbHxbP1GEFc
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