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Charging and power for all those gadgets you need for learning.
The more gadgets you have the more charging gadgets you need. So now there are two more from Anker, a leader in charging device. Meet the Anker PowerPort Strip PD 3 & PD 6. We saw them at CES 2020, and they came into the marketplace a couple of months ago. (And already they’re doing well with the Amazon reviewers.) The PD 3 offers 3 Outlets and 3 USB (1 USB C, 2 USB A) ports w/Surge Protector, Ground Indicator and extra space between the AC outlets to accommodate those larger transformer plugs. The smaller PD 3 lets you charge up to 6 devices from a single wall outlet. The High-Speed 30 W PD (Power Delivery) USB Charging port is really fast and Anker says it can charge an iPhone about 2.5 times faster than a regular charger. If 3 isn’t enough outlets, there’s also the PD 6 which has the same USB charging capacity, but adds an additional 3 outlets for a total of 9 possible charging options. MSRP is $37.99 for the PD 3 and $49.99 for the PD 6.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/6CeUpEx5Uvg
Amazon PD 3: https://amzn.to/2DCHonp / Amazon PD 6: https://amzn.to/3a7MAf5
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Need to do homework after the lights out? This LED lamp can be a big help!
This compact goose-neck clip lamp offers 3 Color Modes (3000K, 4500K & 6500K) plus 10 levels of brightness, so you can create 30 illumination modes. Be aware that the light itself is on the small side, about 1.5″ across, but it puts out a nice amount of light. The company says the box contains a UL Certified Adapter, which is much safer than the other adapters. Besides the AC adapter, this clip light has a 4.8 feet USB cord which you can easy to plug into any available USB port. (You can use a external battery pack too. I tried it for a just about ten minutes and it worked fine.) The 360° flexible gooseneck (about 15″ long) allows you to adjust your clip light to direct the light wherever you want. And it stays in place, unlike many lamps I’ve used where the head keeps creeping downward. The Clamp-on Lamp provides high CRI (90+) LED beads, brings you a clear and bright lighting effect while also restoring the color of an object. MSRP $16.99. It was a bit cheaper than that on Amazon. I already bought two of them.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/95EGo0TIosQ
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Check Out This Bigger Version Gooseneck Clip Lamp Too.
UPDATE!
I found a larger version of the LED Gooseneck clip lamp above on Amazon, so of course, I bought one. The in-line control of the light seems pretty much the same, but it has a bigger, heavier clamp & a wider lamp head, about 3″ in diameter. It was a few $ more, about $20. It won’t be as convenient for travel because it’s bigger and heavier. But it’s also more powerful, which means it’s brighter than the one above. So if you also want to use it as lighting for Skype, Zoom, etc., this might be a better choice that the one above.
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Fun & Unique Gadgets For The Outdoors I Showed On World News Now.
If you missed the spot on air, it’s here on the ABC News website: https://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/unique-gadgets-outdoors-71752224
First Up Let’s Play In Some Water Right In Our Own Backyard!
It’s not a swimming pool, but something they call a splash play mat. The QPAU Sprinkler Play Mat was under $30 when I bought it on Amazon. Kids loves to play with water, especially during the hot weather, so this an easy way to let them do that. This 68″ Splash Play Mat inflates and sprays water when connected to a garden hose. (No air pump needed.) It’s designed to be placed on lawns so it’s soft underneath for kid’s play. The spray can be adjusted by the water pressure feeding the hose. It’s great for hot weather fun for young kids age 3 to 5 (& up!). MSRP: $29.99, but it is usually selling for less online.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2CrbIk8 There are lots of other choices on that page too.
Cups Designed To Stand In The Sand At The Beach!
From Beach Vacation Accessories comes Beach Cup Holders For Sand w/Bottle Opener (& Spikes.) A bit of info from the company: Here’s a sand coaster set made with pointed spike stakes that go easily into wet or dry sand. No opener? No problem! Crack open up a cold one with your drink buddies using the built in Bottle Opener, added for your convenience. Keep your stuff protected from the sand and other nasty critters. Easily holds drink cups, bottles, snacks, phones, keys, and other beach supplies. In the video on today’s WNN is my cohost Chad Johnson. He went to his local beach to show us how the Beach Cup Holders with spikes and bottle opener works. These four cups are stackable for compact storage and transportation. Chad also shows how easy it is to the twist to detach or connect the cup to or from the spiked base. MSRP is $16.00 for a set of four cup holders with spikes.
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