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.
BriteBrush – a fun way to get kids to brush their teeth!
Parents, having trouble getting the kids to brush their teeth? The BriteBrush GameBrush could help that big time! There are Music Modes to keep your child brushing, plus 6 other games. And I bet their current toothbrush doesn’t offer live feedback and side change recognition as they brush! The better they brush, the more games you can unlock. There are a total of Seven Fun Games – Space Attack, Soccer, Pinball, Dance Star, Punch Master, Race Car Rally, Rockstar Jam, and Arcade Legends! But wait, there’s more! Kids may think it’s sneaky, but it wasn’t designed for them. It’s the “Parent Check Light.” After the kids finishing brushing, the BriteBrush lets you know how they’ve done. There’s an Extra Brush Head included in the box. And the brush has soft bristles to help protect teeth and gums. Recommended Age 5+. BrightBrush also has a Baby Shark brush too. MSRP $19.99.
Video from a company demo: https://youtu.be/ZRv-x4iIyVU
Both versions are available at Amazon & many other places too.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2Z8lAqO As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
LED Light Bulbs Like No Others I’ve Seen.
It’s a home decor conversation piece that adds10 tiny LED’s inside a bulb that also holds a (fake) succulent Agave or Torch Plant! They’re super cool accent decorations will spruce up any bookcase, shelf or table top in your home. (But read about battery life below.) Inside the thick glass light bulb is a mini succulent surrounded by small river rocks. They plants are artificial but they look real. (Make sure no one tries to water them.) The screw in part of the upside down light bulb has a push button on/off switch. They’re battery powered, so they don’t need to be plugged in. But wait, here’s more you should know. The company says you’ll get 4 hours of constant light from one set of 2032 batteries, but I left one on a few days and it still had some power. And when they 1st arrive be sure to twist off the top and pull out the plastic battery protector tab which is not mentioned in the instructions printed on the box. Also the box says “BONUS Additional 2 CR2032 Batteries Included.” I could find anything in the box. The secret of where the two extra batteries are will be found on this week’s show, or the video link below. They were two for only $9.90 at Pluse TV, link below also. They were still available as of 5/30/20. They’re branded iZoom.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/nx2Ui3E5TOw
PulseTV: https://www.pulsetv.com/prodinfo.asp?ss=ac&number=8791
Add LED Headlight, Speedometer, Six Tone Horn To Your Bike For About $30.
I love combo gadgets and this one is great for a bike. It’s branded Tesecu and includes a bright headlight, a Speedometer/Odometer, trip recorder and a horn which offers six different sounds. The horn has a remote that mounts on the handlebars at a convenient place you choice and plugs into the back of the main unit. The 120db bike horn is LOUD, which I found out when I first tried it in my studio. It’s possible you might even want to tone it down a bit, perhaps with a piece of tape over the speaker for use in congested areas. The back lit screen records and displays speed, distance and ride time. All this is powered by a rechargeable 2500 mAh battery. The company says the unit is waterproof in the rain, but certainly don’t put it in water. The LED tail light features an one-touch switch with four different lighting modes and it too has its own rechargeablele battery. The kit sells for about $30 on Amazon, although price there can change at any time.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/enWXWc0jokU
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2yrABKS As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
A NY Times Pick For A Best Laptop Mini Table & I Like It Too…
…expect for the price, which is now a bit high.
Although the Times calls it Avantree, it’s been rebranded under“Neetto”on Amazon. I one I bought is also branded Avantree, but I bought mine more than a year ago. The company says you can use it as a multi-functional workstation, a standing desk, snack tray for watching TV, a laptop or tablet stand for relaxing in bed or a food table to enjoy breakfast in bed! I demo how you the height is adjustable from 9.4″-12.6″ and the table angle adjusts 0-30 degrees. The thing that has changed drastically recently is the price. I bought it for $39.99 before the current Covid-19 stay at home pandemic. It’s now $79.99, but I found one very similar (and a bit larger) for under $65.00 or so, depending the finish you pick.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/kSaawk2H2ts
This is the one shown in the video on this show: https://amzn.to/2y3Dhyh
As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
This one cost less & has a bigger desk: https://amzn.to/2YjM9dB
As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
Miss the noise of a big city, especially New York during this ‘stay at home’ Pandemic? The NY Public Library offers a free mini-album of Missing Sounds Of NY noise: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2020/05/01/missing-sounds-of-new-york
Constructive Eating: A Way To Teach Kids How to Use Utensils As They Play With Their Food. (About 18 months to 4 years.)
Want a bit more freedom when feeding kids 18 months up to 4 years of age? Meet Constructive Eating plates & utensils.
Here’s the company describes them. Our products are used both independently by young children and by parents when they are feeding their children before those young ones have the dexterity to handle the utensils on their own. The most popular age range for a child to independently use our utensils and plates is about 18 months up to 4 years. The Pusher makes it easy to gather food and put it on either a fork or a spoon. It works especially well with foods such as rice, peas and mashed potatoes. All of our utensils and plates are dishwasher safe. Our Construction Plate, Garden Fairy Plate, and Activity Plate are all microwave safe. Our utensils, plates and placemats are all Made in the USA. Our Front Loader Plush are manufactured in China. Our products are fully tested against the requirements of the CPSIA, ASTM, FDA and EN71. Our utensils and plates are constructed out of two different plastics that chemically bond to one another. We do not use any paints in our utensils or plates. A 3 piece utensil set is $14.99, and the plates are $19.99. Use “stayhome15” for an unannounced 15% off. It’s not mentioned on their website.
Company demo Video. (1st half has sound, 2nd half doesn’t but it shows kids having fun with the Constructive gear.): https://youtu.be/QV705UWMQtI
Company website: http://www.constructiveeating.com/ Use “stayhome15” for unannounced 15% discount. (It’s not on their website, just add it at checkout if you decide to buy.)
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