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.
https://twit.tv/live
(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.
I Never Owned A Car, But Recently I Did ‘Drive’ A Robot!
I ‘drove’ one of these robots at their virtual booth, but I did a rather poor job, mostly seeing the ceiling of the company headquarters. Here’s how the company describes their robot:
Telepresence made easy. The Ohmni telepresence robot lets you be anywhere in the world in just one click. The new Ohmni Robot contains the highest resolution camera available (13MP) in a telepresence robot. The human-centric Ohmni Robot provides connection and support to anyone, from anywhere in the world. Communicate in any environment — home, school, work, healthcare facility, museum, factory and more — in just one click. Designed and built in Silicon Valley. Here are some specs of the Ohmni Robot from the company. 4K camera w/ 13-megapixel Snapshot and Superzoom capabilities. 10.1″ HD IPS touchscreen. Fast and Sharp HD video streaming. 95Wh LiFePO4 battery (6+ hours run time on a full charge). Ohmni Charging Dock (100-240V compatible, 50/60Hz). CA.OHMNI Robot base price: $2195.00. I can add that the robot weights just 22 pounds, folds in half, and with the push of button it will go back to its charging station for a power fill-up.
Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TwbsTXfzVQ
A Mystery Box of Tech… Value $99.99.. I paid the special sale price $19.99! Was I thrilled??
I buy A Mystery Box of Tech! That’s the photo that came with email from iTech Deals. Hmmm…. Did I get lots of awesome tech gadgets to make me happy and my friends jealous? Or did I just get screwed? Watch the video and make up your own mind!
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/EubCNRCjH0E
Here are the items I could find on Amazon & ebay & their prices as of 9/17/20
Ijoy Wireless Light Switch https://amzn.to/35JAIzI 12/$38.99 or about $3.25 each.
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Ebay listing says ‘fast charging’ – photo shows it charges at 5V 1A, which is very slow. It’s $8, free shipping.
Free Rein 2 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3msRrNP. Under $20, but not good reviews. As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more, but you can do better than buying this.
GEMS Cord Wrap – https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEMS-Cord-Wraps-3-pack-Brand-New-/264234837055 3 pack, which is 6 of them: $2.84 plus free shipping
Scosche 3′ flat audo cable: https://amzn.to/3mthm7P $6.35 As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
3′ HDMI cable – $7 to $8 (No brand, not in a box.)
So, if you bought each of those items separately you would have to pay more than $20. But looking at the photo and the $99.99 price crossed out, you’d expect a lot more. At least I did. Actually, there isn’t anything in that box of tech that I really want, or can use. So, if it sounds too good to be true, you know the rest!
A $3 to $3.50 Handy Dandy LED Flashlight/Task Light w/ A Rechargeable Battery.
People like flashlights! Especially inexpensive ones. In the past week I bought a dozen mini-flashlights from 3 different places. They all look alike on the web, but are they all the same? After I bought 3 of them for $10.50, Beckee W. in the chatroom found them for $3 each, actually four for $11.99. Then I found 6 for $17.99, also about $3 each. I decided to buy several of each to see if they are all the same flashlight. Strangely, they look similar, but they’re all slightly different. One has a bigger LED task light, one doesn’t have a strobe (which I never use anyway) some arrive in a sturdy plastic case. Watch my video to see the variations. For the lowest price you have to buy 3, 4, or 6 of them, but I think anyone of them would make a great stocking stuffer, or mini-gift. Especially the ones that ship in individual plastic containers. The ones priced at 4 for $11.99 on Amazon came packaged altogether in a plain cardboard box and didn’t have the ‘strobe’ mode.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/QZOZ8IOMkMw
All 3 versions of the mini-flashlight were still available as of noon EDT 9/12/20
6/$17.97: https://amzn.to/3k8kxjc (About $3 each.) Each of the six flashlights came in its own plastic case, excellent for gift giving.
4/$11.99 Amazon: https://amzn.to/2F7ZGxZ (About $3 each- This version arrived in a cardbox and has no ‘strobe’ mode which is something I never use anyway.)
Still on Deal of the Day 3 for $10.50 w/free shipping as of 1 PM EDT 9/10/20 https://www.thatdailydeal.com/index.php?id=54488 ($3.50 each, but bigger task light side panel & better charging light indicator. Each flashlight came in its own plastic case, great for gift giving. This would be my choice if they’re still available when you read this. This is NOT an affiliate link.)
The 2020 Solar/Hand Crank Powered Emergency Radio.
When you carry this gadget with the shoulder strap, or handle people will never guess what it is!
I think is the best ‘What The Heck Gadget’ ever! It just doesn’t look like what it turns into. It’s a STOOL! Yep, a place to sit and it feels rather sturdy. The brand I bought Yin Kai Cyber Celebrity – that’s the real name, no longer shows up on Amazon, but here’s one that seems identical: Gerymu Brand says: Our collapsible stools are very compact and portable. When opened, you can adjust its height between 2.56 and 18 inches. Hand straps and shoulder straps provide two ways to carry. Our Portable telescoping stool each layer has a complete streamlined clasp provides better stability, and the anti-slip legs on the bottom are safe and reliable. About $27.00. Free Prime Shipping. From the Giz Wiz. I think this collapsible stool is great! Takes up very little space & easy to carry any place you might expect a long line. You’ll be able to sit and be comfortable. It weighs under 3 pounds. Price can change at any time. Also check the bottom of the page at that link because there are dozens of these chairs in many colors. Some seem low priced, but then they add $$ shipping.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/jRG5_nJaSHo
The I bought is no longer available, but this looks about the same: https://amzn.to/3aQ2WsU (Plenty of other options at the bottom of that page!)
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