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.
Meet The Tikduck Flying Orb Ball
These flying balls are big this holiday season. The company says their Tikduck flying orb ball features a gyroscope and smart AI chip that promises intelligent flight. Different throwing angles and speeds will create different flight lines and boomerang effect. Made of high-grade ABS material, which is lightweight and flexible, making it able to withstand countless crashes. The propellers are safely concealed within the ball drone. USB Rechargeable: Micro USB connector for 25 minutes to fully charge. Flying time: 8 to 10 minutes. MSRP: $32.99.
From The Giz Wiz: These are great fun, but the secret word is PRACTICE! Pretty much most reviews says it can do wonderful things, if you practice. And it seems like the same flying orb is available under many different brand names.
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I Think Kids Will Love the Slightly Weird Face Bank. (It eats coins!)
A Face Bank?? No, you don’t save face, you use it to save coins in a face! This is a unique piggy bank that could help your kids save money, but also provide some fun! Be aware it can also seem creepy as some people in our chatroom mentioned when they saw they bank working. Watch this week’s show to see it in action and make up your own mind. The Face Bank opens its mouth automatically once you reach your hand to feed it a coin. Fits almost every type of standard coin – Quarters, Dimes, Nickels, Pennies and more. The action is sometimes a bit klunky. Requires two (2) AA batteries. (Not included.) And the space under the bank where the money goes can easily slide open, so kids can get the coins out to reuse if they want. I paid $17 on Amazon. Over at AliExpress it was selling for about $6, but it will take a couple of weeks to get it. Just search for ‘face bank’ there if you don’t need your bank in a hurry. And it’s available in various colors.
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I Was Attracted To These Magnetic Shelves!
Meet The Roysili Spice Rack Magnetic Spice Rack Organizer.
I like these magnetic spice rack organizers a lot. Don’t let the words “Spice Rack” let you think that’s all they’re good for. I bought two sets of them and none of them hold spices! They attach to any magnetic surface with no screws, nails, or tape. Use them for spices or any other smallish items conveniently within reach. I use two for cups and glasses. I use the paper towel holder as a dish towel rack. It’s a 5 piece set: 2 large: 11.2x 4.33 x3.4 Inches, and 2 slightly smaller floating shelves 10.6. 3.93 x 3.34 inch according to Amazon. Super strong magnets are said to support up to 8 pounds, and that seems right to me. I like these a lot. So do others. It got 4.8 stars out of 5 from almost 3800 reviews. About $40.00. UPDATE!!!! THEY ON ARE A CYBER MONDAY SALE AT ABOUT HALF PRICE $20.44!
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Two Gadgets Via Pepcom’s “Holiday Spectacular!”
Porch Pirates Stealing Your Packages?
Meet LOXX BOXX featuring Wi-Fi, LTE (cellular) and Bluetooth capable with a Solar Panel for low-maintenance charging. From the company: Loxx Boxx automatically uses a delivery carrier’s tracking number to create one-time access codes. The carrier can only access the Boxx once per delivery. The App updates status of deliveries involving more than one package. The app is able to create tracking codes for friends and family that are shared from the App. (one time or unlimited use). App Automatically Tracks Packages from Shipment to Delivery. The tracking for all deliveries is easy to view and in one place in the app. Recent activity is updated to the app’s dashboard. Two models; 5 cu. ft. $399 & 8+ cu. ft $449.00. Trial app subscription renews At: $1.99 Per Month For Wi-Fi Enabled Boxx. $3.99 Per Month For LTE / Cellular Enabled Boxx.
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A Finger-Saving Saw!
A circular power saw can stop the blade from spinning in less than 5 milliseconds if it senses skin (like a finger!)
From the company: The SawStop patented Safety System stops on contact with skin! The saw blade goes from 4,000 RPM to zero in less than 5 milliseconds 10 times faster than a car’s airbag! (You can 2 company videos at the link below.) The new compact size with carry handle and on-board storage means you have everything you need at hand. Easy to adjust or remove and always square, the rack & pinion fence has built-in high and low shelf to support all types of cuts. Quickly and easily tilt the blade to your ideal angle. Further fine-tune with the micro tilt-adjust feature. And the Safety System to protect fingers and more. MSRP: $899.00
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