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.
Fun With Foam! (From The Time To Play Magazine Spring Preview.)
We got to play with two new foam producing gadgets at the NYC Time To Play Magazine Spring Preview. First was the Fömilator which can fire streams of thick, fluffy foam up to 15 feet! Just pour foam concentrate into the Fömilator reservoir, fill it with water and you’re ready to go! To prime the blaster just push the trigger and watch as it fills up with foam, then pump to blast! Package includes 1 Fömilator and 4 oz bottle of non-toxic and tear free formula foam concentrate. $14.95 Target
But wait, there’s more!
Want a LOT more foam? Fömalanche makes piles and piles of light, airy foam that’s perfect to run through, jump in and toss in the air. The company says Fömalanche creates enough foam to fill up 5 pick up trucks in 25 minutes. Just add the non-toxic and tear free formula foam concentrate and water to the reservoir and turn the machine on! Features handle for easy portability and storage. Package includes 1 Fömalanche machine and 3.3 ounce packets of foam concentrate for hours and hours of fun. Requires 6 DD batteries, Not included. Ages 5Y+. — You can add in adults too, because I think this is great fun. $39.99.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/J_Bfvz726Ag
Target: Fomilator: https://www.target.com/p/little-kids-fom-mania-fomilator/-/A-83209078
Fömalanche: https://www.target.com/p/fom-mania-fomalanche/-/A-83209103
At The Pepcom “Home Now” Event We Discover Two New & Very Helpful Kitchen Gadgets.
It’s a bit in the future, coming out in July, but here’s a preview look! The single Black+Decker Kitchen Wand can use a Milk Frother Attachment, Can Opener Attachment, 2-in-1 Salt and Pepper Grinder Attachment, Wine Opener Attachment, Whisk Attachment and the Immersion Blender Attachment. Fully charged it has about 30 minutes of cordless runtime. The folks at the Black + Decker booth said the Kitchen Wand will be available starting July, 2022. They’ll be three color color options for wand and three ways to buy it. The complete 6-piece kit with all the attachments listed above and the rechargeable wand will retail for $199.99. A 3-piece kit will sell for $129.99. Or the 1-piece kit is $99 and you can purchase the attachments you want separately. (But of course you save money by buying the kits. You’ll see it open a wine bottle in seconds on this week’s show.Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/p0VvzefIun8
The Smart CookingPal Helps You Prepare A Complete Meal With One Appliance.
The CookingPal Multo is described as a Smart Compact Countertop Multi-Functional Food Processor With Guided Recipes and WiFi Built-In! And according to the company, it can do a lot! It can prep, cook, and clean with over 15 cooking functions, and it comes with an ever-expanding library of smart recipes that’s updated weekly. Everything is controlled wirelessly via a dedicated tablet called the Smart Kitchen Hub. This one device can Chop, Sauté, Steam, Slow cook, Whisk, Weigh, Knead, Grind, Grate, Mix, Boil, Emulsify, Sous-vide, Keep Warm and even clean. Manual mode allows you customize your usage if you want. You’ll see what it looks like on this week’s and there are many more videos about the device on the company website. MSRP: $999.00.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/Ja85c1P200A
Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8J7PzDxX_s
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Insects Like Your Skin? Here’s A Way To Take The “Bite Away”
It was refreshing to be able to attend a real live gadget event again. On Wednesday, April 28th Dennis & I attended Pepcom’s “Well Now”, a display of gadgets for the outdoors and for health. Since I am a prime target for mosquitos in NYC, I was very interested in Bite Away. Here’s how to use it as described by the company: Place the ceramic contact surface of Bite Away on the bite or sting. Hold for just 5 seconds (3 seconds for sensitive skin). Bite Away will reach a temperature of about 124°F. This localized pulse of heat can trigger a response from the body that reduces itching, pain, and swelling. It may take a few minutes for the swelling to fully subside, but the irritation, itchiness and other bug bite symptoms will likely be gone in no time. Since it’s unseasonably cold in NYC, there are no mosquitoes yet, but I asked for a demo on my arm to feel the heat. The spokesperson at the booth turned my arm over so I could feel it on the thinner, more sensitive skin. There are 2 buttons on the device, a 3 second & a 5 second one. 3 seconds if for those with sensitive skin, or under 12 years of ago. I did the 5 second version and yes, I did feel the tip get hot. It’s certainly not enough to burn, and it’s said to be FDA approved with an fail-safe overheat monitor. You don’t have to time the treatment, the device shuts off at the proper time once you press either on button. The contact surface is ceramic and there are no chemicals involved. The only thing not mentioned at Pepcom, but listed in the instructions is “remove the stinger before applying the device”. It’s said to work on many kinds of insect bites and stings. It runs on 2 AA batteries and is said to be good for up to 300 applications before a battery change is needed. It’s (fat) pen-sized for travel & storage. It’s $29.95 and has done well on Amazon with 4.2 out of 5 stars from more than 4500 verified buyers. It’s also available at other retailers.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/JiGnohUTd3Q
Company website: www.takethebiteaway.com
Check the latest price on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vTKIBY
WOWCube – 24 Screens – 8 CPU’s – In A Cube — WOW!
WOWCube is pretty amazing. A 12 year old boy asked his dad why you can only play video games in 2-D, so they invented a cube with 24 LCD screens and eight mini-modules for a real immersive experience. Play games by flipping & spinning the cubes! You can not play some game you know and love, but in the future you’ll be able design your own game, or build an app for the WOWcube. Originally it was going to be called CubiOS, but everyone who saw how it worked would say: WOW! So it became the WOWCube!
Preorder early bird pricing is said to $250, for a limited time. Delivery of the WOWCube will be in the fall. You can find out more at their website.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/XtJc5oM7f1o
Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNNz9FE2i0k
The Giz Wiz Visits The NY Auto Show 2022!
Are VR Games A Reason To Buy A Car? INDI One Thinks “Could be”!
The INDI One EV claims it’s unlike any other electric vehicle on the planet. Here’s a couple of reasons why, from the company. (Edited for this website.)
VR In The Car – We have designed a special proprietary software that perfectly links the motion of the INDI One to the digital motion presented in the VR game. Additionally, these systems effectively eliminate motion sickness in VR users, leading to a comfortable and deeply satisfying gameplay experience.
Content Creation – The INDI One is equipped with an array of cameras inside and outside to effortlessly and safely film content on the go. Supports editing software and social media apps providing users with the power to edit and upload captured footage from inside the vehicle.
Connectivity – Passengers can use 5G connectivity within the car to reach their loved ones, access social media, and even connect with other INDI Ones on the road to play games.
Click And Lock System – The 43 cubic foot trunk space Click and Lock system allows drivers to use 3D printed parts to build out gates, shelves, and more. This allows drivers to transform their trunk space into a workstation, storage, or whatever else they may need.
BE AWARE – they told me at the booth at the NY Auto Show that delivery time is 12 to 18 months. When I looked on the company website it seems you can reserve a car “for as little as $100” it said on 4/14/22.
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