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This Cat Toy Didn’t Make The Show, But It’s Great Feline Fun.
What is the FLING-AMA-STRING? From the company: An award-winning, battery-operated barrel of laughs…If cats had money, they’d buy one! No cat can live on sleep and food alone. This battery-operated, action-packed, string-flinging machine hangs on any standard door knob. One end of a long, brightly-colored, silky cord is sewn onto a flat, elastic “conveyer belt” which is constantly rotating. The cord flings in and out for kitty’s non-stop amusement. Cats can bite, paw, claw, and ultimately stop the string. As soon as they let go, the string automatically starts to rotate again and again and again! The toy has 2 speeds, just turn it on, take a seat, and watch kitty go. Take 3 AA batteries. MSRP $30.00.
My co-host, Chad Johnson, of the Giz Wiz Show found this toy for his cats. Chad said you have to pay attention to the instructions as to have to place it on a door for maximum cat fun. And although Chad’s cat wasn’t too interested at first, but Chad quickly got his cat Waffles interested in playing with it. Be aware that Chad says you should be in the room with the cat as they play. He also says it doesn’t seem to have auto-shutoff, so you have to make sure it’s off when you and your cat are done playing.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3ggqAUq Under $30 as of 4/19/21 As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
Useful Gadgets You May Not Know About I Showed On World News Now.
If you missed the spot on air, it’s here: https://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/gadgets–76604004
The inCharge 6 – or as Amazon calls it: The Six-in-One Swiss Army Knife of Cables, Portable Keyring Compatible with Apple iPhone/USB/USB-C/Micro USB Cable for All of Your Devices. This cable is short, about 2”. The whole device ready to charge is about 5”. But it’s versatile. You get USB to USB-C, USB to combo Lightning/Micro USB, USB-C to USB-C & USB-C to dual Lightning/Micro USB. The device is very lightweight and easy to use once you master the ‘hidden’ connectors. With built-in magnets the heads snap together to hang on your keyring, backpack, etc. The company says you can sync and charge simultaneously. And this I haven’t seen before. This cable supports power transfer from one USB-C smartphone to another which doesn’t have to be USB-C, as you’ll see in my video. It can also charge from one USB-C smartphone to another type of portable device. So you can give a charge to a phone running out of juice, or charge earbuds, etc. It was under $20 on Amazon on 3/21/21, but that price can change at any time.
Giz Wiz Video with more details: https://youtu.be/X5JDCNd0UYQ
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3r2pgWY –
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Key Chain Led Light & Loud Security Alarm
In order to find more interesting, useful gadgets in Amazon, I typed “Best selling gadgets under $25”. Of the list that came up I picked the Taiker Personal Alarm for Women. It’s a 140DB Emergency Self-Defense Security Alarm Key chain with LED Light for Women Kids and Elders. According to that description us men are on our own. The company says ‘with a loud 140DB sound, this self-defense key chain alarm can make a sound loud enough to draw the attention of others at a far distance, which can effectively scare attackers in danger and seek people around for help. Also has an LED light. The portable size can be attached on key chain, backpack, etc. The alarm is activated when you pulled the contact pin out, and siren will sound continuously for 30 minutes unless unless pin is reinserted to device.’ WARNING! THESE ARE LOUD SO YOU HAVE TO PROTECT YOUR OWN EARS WHEN USING THE ALARM. Most likely just wearing your own ear buds or headphones will help some. Batteries are said to last 90 minutes which is long for that much sound. It comes with 3 LR44 batteries and they are replaceable. The price is unbelievable! 7 units in various colors for $20.99, which comes to $3 each. This price can change at any time on Amazon. They got decent reviews on Amazon too, check them out.
An Idea from The Giz Wiz. Soyou don’t lose the pin needed to silence the alarm, I put the end of the pull cord onto the key-ring. It makes it a touch harder to pull the pin, but it won’t get seperated from the alarm.
Giz Wiz Video with details on this gadget: https://youtu.be/BqjKofGQUA4
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Solve The ‘Loose’ Finger Ring Problem with Likimar Ring Size Adjuster Kit.
My wedding ring was getting looser and looser. Finally one day I thought I lost it, but luckily it had fallen off in the shower and I was able to retrieve it. I needed something to prevent that happening again. I searched Amazon and found the Likimar Ring Size Adjuster Kit said to be a GREAT SOLUTION for loose rings. Soft and Flexible material, safe to use on skin. (Well, I would hope so!) Virtually Invisible on the rings! 8 PCS/Set in assorted sizes, there is always one for your loose ring. Works both on men’s rings and women’s rings. Package Includes: 8 pcs ring size adjuster, 1 x user instruction, 1 x silver polishing cloth. From the Giz Wiz: This worked great and I no longer fear losing my wedding ring. You’ll see how it works on my ring on this week’s show. Under $10.
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Read In Bed Without Disturbing Your Sleeping Partner.
It’s easy to be able to read in bed at night without disturbing your spouse. Or read on an airplane where there’s very little overhead light. Meet the strangely named Takkui Rechargeable LED Necklight. It offers 3 temperature light modes, yellow (3000K), warm white (4000K) and cool white (6000K). Plus each of those settings has a switch for 3 brightness levels. Choose a comfortable setting for reading, knitting, camping, repairing, crafts, etc. It’s covered with a comfortable soft rubber, which the company says is sweatproof, bendable and strong so you can twist, or fold to create the perfect illumination for yourself. Only 0.22Ib so it can easily fit your carry-on, backpack or even (large) pocket. The narrow beam angle design shouldn’t disturb a sleeping partner. Rechargeable built-in 1000mAh battery provides up to 40 hours of power depending on brightness. MSRP: $17.99.
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This one didn’t make it to air, but it’s another useful gadget.
It’s a different kind of keychain for belt, backpack, etc.
When keys started falling out my old keychain I decided to buy a new one. I figured I’d search for a different kind of keychain that might be interesting. On Amazon I found the 121 Fruit Way which uses a push button to open the clasp. It’s supposed to make it much easier to detach or clip on your belt loop, but if you don’t think it does that, it still works the old fashioned way by pushing it up against your belt loop. These are very nicely made and you can’t beat the price. They were 2 for $10 as of 3/22/21, but that price on Amazon can change at any time.
https://amzn.to/3cNfjr6. These were two for $8.99 on Amazon on 3/22/21 & look exactly the same: https://amzn.to/2PeWKEe — As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
Hot, Handy Kitchen Gadgets I Showed On World News Now.
Once the spot airs on ABC, I’ll post a link here.
ColdSnap was a 2021 Innovation Honoree in the Kitchen Gadgets catergory. It looks and functions like a larger version of a K cup machine except it dispenses a frozen treat in about 90 seconds. Additionally, plans for the future will include pods for smoothies, frozen coffees, protein shakes, non-dairy ice cream and even frozen cocktails. The pods have QR codes on top which tells the machine how to prepare the contents. It’s said to launch in select locations in the second quarter of 2021 and ship direct to consumers early next year. The price however requires the use of an optional chair to sit in when you hear the price: $1,000. If sales are robust the company said it hopes to eventually bring it down about half that price, but that’s still $500, plus the price of the pods, which are estimated to be somewhere in the $2.50 to $3.00 range. The pod containers are aluminum like a soda can, so they can be recycled. And the machine is said to weigh 50 pounds! Looking at their video, it does make ice cream really fast! You see how fast in their video. I don’t know how great this is for the home, maybe great if you have a lot of kids, or this might be better for a restaurant or an office, but $1,000.00? I wonder if this will end up going the way of the Keurig Kold soda maker that failed about 5 years ago.
BonBowl Lets You Cook & Eat Out Of The Same Bowl.
Meet the BonBowl. The BonBowl is perfect if you’re cooking for one, or need a way to cook in a small space like on a boat or a dorm room, or I guess even in a motel room. The BonBowl has two parts, the induction cooktop base and a specially designed bowl that fits on top of it. What’s clever is that you cook and eat out of the bowl. That cuts down on the cooking space and clean up time. Because it uses induction, which is sort of cooking with magnets, the cooking surface doesn’t get hot and the heat is trapped inside the bowl, reducing the chance of burns or fires while cooking. The cooktop is small 8″ x 8″ x 2.5″ and the bowl is said to be dishwasher safe. The company says induction cooking heats twice as fast as gas and electric stoves of similar size. Because the bowl and stove are small, the unit draws only 500 watts. Most induction cookers I see listed on Amazon all draw 1800 watts, so this one is better for small kitchens, campers, boats, motels, dorms, etc. The MSRP is $149.00, so you are paying a premium for the compact size as you’ll learn if you shop for other units online. The BonBowl includes the Cooktop + Bowl + one lid. It also includes free shipping within the US.
Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_wzS4fjME
Website: https://bonbowl.com/
FlexBrew Makes Coffee Three Ways.
I thought I would make a bit more room in my tiny NYC apartment kitchen by buying one appliance to do the work of two. That’s why I bought the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew that offers 3 ways to brew coffee. You can make up to 12 cups with ground coffee on the carafe side or use dual purpose single serving inserts to brew a pod or ground coffee on the other. The included pod holder and single-serve grounds basket handle both options. A nice feature is that the cup rest can be removed so you can brew coffee into a tall travel mug. This coffee maker side has something they call Easy-Touch programming. After brewing, coffee stays warm for 2 hours and the power automatically shuts off. It does have a pause & pour feature so you pour a cup as coffee brews.There is a also a choice of regular and bold brewing options. Each brewing side its own water reservoir. I like the water fill windows that let you see exactly how much water you’ve added. $99.00. It makes great carafe coffee and K-cup coffee, but it’s a bit messy to clean up when you use the extra large ‘use your own ground coffee’ option since there’s only the built-in filter which has to be cleaned each time you use. You’ll hear more of my thoughts on this machine in the video on this week’s show. I bought mine on Amazon, where it was, and still is $99.00. I think that’s a great price for all the machine does.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/ZfQ7mNcyA0A
Amazon link:https://amzn.to/3unO5PM As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
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