When the company asked me if I wanted to try out their new myFirst Camera Insta 2 12MP Kid’s Instant Print Camera, I said sure, sounds good to me! What’s neat about this camera is it uses thermal printing paper so a black & white print can as little as a penny if you buy the paper in bulk! (It shoots color photos, but it doesn’t print in color.) It also supports microSD cards up to 32GB. As you’ll see on this morning’s show, the photos are not great, but I think kids won’t care and will love this camera. Besides if they (or you) take a great photo, then use the SD card (not included) to print out a reallydecent copy on your own printer. But kids will probably prefer the fun of 10-second printing! You get 3 rolls of thermal paper in the box with the camera insta 2, good for 240 shots. But wait, there’s more! There’s also full HD video recording with sound, dual lens for selfies, and choice of 3, 6, 9 or 12 MP setting. You’ll learn about more features on this week’s show. It comes in pink & teal, which the company calls blue. MSRP is $99.90. There was a $10 off the price of the camera for signing up for their newsletters when I visited the company website but I don’t know how long that will be up there.

Giz Wiz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWedNub4Gek&feature=youtu.be

 Backyard video shot w/ MyFirst Camera: https://youtu.be/nLoYt7rt83g 

Company website: http://myfirst.tech/myfirst-camera-insta-2/

The Soundcore Flare 2 is the latest addition to feature 360° Sound with dual drivers and passive radiators combined to provide 20W of sound in all directions. Unlike earlier models, this one has light rings on the base and top to provide beat-driven lighting. (Your choice of six, via the app.) IPX7 Waterproof as you’ll see when I dunk it in water. 12-Hour Playtime on a full charge, depending on tsshe volume. There’s also a built in mic for paired Bluetooth phone use. Battery Capacity: 5200mAh Charge Time approx 3.5 hrs. Best of all is the price, MSRP $69.00 I believe the 1^st Flare was $99.00. There are four versions of the Flare now, but only the Soundcore Flare 2 offers top & bottom lighting.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/tUdSaDuxGso

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Here’s a way to keep your beer cooler longer. I didn’t know about Chill Sticks till Chad Johnson, the cohost of The Giz Wiz Show told me about them. Here’s how they work. You unscrew the lower part of the Chill Stick and put it in the freezer for 45 minutes or so. Then when you open your beer to drink it, you screw the Chill Stick top onto the bottom and insert it into the beer bottle. This will help keep your beer chilled without watering it down. The top of the Chill Stick locks onto the top of the beer bottle and lets you can drink the beer right through the top section. There are many varities of Chill Sticks on Amazon. The brand I bought was Kuradori and I paid a bit under $10 for a set of 2 Chill Sticks. I wasn’t too impressed with the way they work, but there are lots of choices on Amazon. If you like to try them you might want to look at other brands and check the reviews. A whole assortment of Chill Sticks are here:

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If you missed the spot on World News Now, it’s here on the ABC website: https://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/lesser-gadgets-71382158

The latest LED bulb I’ve ever seen is the Incredi-Bulb! It’s the first bulb you can throw on the floor and watch it bounce! You can even crush the bulb part in your hand and watch it slowly pop back into shape. It feels like it’s rubber but I’m not sure what it’s made of. It will be available in 40 & 60 watt equivalents. And the cost? Somewhere in the $5 to $7 range, due out this Fall. I found this at the 2020 Inspired Home Press Event in NYC. It was the last trade show before Covid-19 ended the rest of them. The packaging in the photo is just a mock-up and may be different when the bulb comes to market in fall. UPDATE:I just received the latest prices from the company. There are four IncrediBulbs available soon: 1. 5W = 40W in Soft White ($5.99/ea) 2. 5W in Daylight ($5.99/ea) 3. 7W = 60W in Soft White ($6.99/ea) 4. 7W in Daylight ($6.99/ea).

I have no financial association with the company but they are offering viewers 10% off with this link: https://www.theincredibulb.com/discount/GizWiz10