Among the interesting robots was the Samsung Ballie.

This is robot was 1st introduced at CES 2020, but now its back and it’s been improved to do a lot more. Samsung has made it more like an AI assistant who can control smart devices, turn lights on and even follow your pet and send you updates on what it’s doing. And it has a built in video projector can help you or entertain you by projecting images and videos on walls or even the ceiling. According to Samsung, Ballie is designed to navigate the home to complete various tasks. In addition to sending video updates of pets or family members to mobile devices when away from home, it play music and answer phone calls. I asked about price and availability and was told neither has been set yet. 

Samsung Ballie Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehV0yTqxBrE 

Clicks got a lot of attention at CES. It may seem like going backwards to want a physical keyboard instead a virtual one. As you’ll see on this week’s show, the Clicks keyboard case can add “up to 50%” more display. That’s the amount of space that can be used by the virtual keyboard. Check the photo from the show. Chad was very impressed with this gadget.

In the photo, the gray phone has the virtual keyboard which is blocking a lot of the screen real estate. With the yellow Clicks external keypad, you can see a lot of more of the screen. There’s a backlight for when you’re typing at night or in a dim room. The keyboard features many shortcuts which you’ll learn about on this week’s show.

It is on the pricey side. It’s available in February for the iPhone 14 Pro & 15 Pro for $139. And in March for the iPhone 15 Pro Max for $159.

https://www.clicks.tech/product/clicks-for-iphone

I like this company’s slogan: May the Centripetal Force be With You.

If you have to carry a cup of coffee or even soup in a mug, the SpillNot provides an excellent solution. It looks like a simple hanging tray, but when you place your cup, or glass on it, the liquid doesn’t spill or slosh, and the cup does not slide when carried. You’ll see me walk up and down stairs with a bowl full of water and not spill a drop on this week’s show. People say you can even spin a cup in the air without spilling if you practice, but the company says this: Warning – There are limits. The SpillNot is science, not magic. If bumped, spillage may occur. Sudden movements and jerks may cause spills. Not for use with liquids that are hot enough to scald. Not for use in moving vehicles. Not for children under 3 years of age. Under $20. Great ratings on Amazon.

Longer Giz Wiz Demo Video: https://youtu.be/c_FXoB2ss-U

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3k53YdQ

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Meet the AnkerWork M650 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System.

Great for podcasters who broadcast in the field, or folks who do interviews at press events, or just for travel  videos, this new mic system from AnkerWorks should be a good fit. I found that the dual wireless mics with VoiceShield noise cancellation technology really cuts down on background noise. You see that as I walk in Riverside Park, NYC moving far away from the camera. You can set the mics to record with natural, low, or NR high settings and if you like, even add a windproof furry cover (included) for really bad conditions. With dual-channel lossless sound pickup, you can record two sound sources, perfect for interviews. And you can store up to 7 hours of uncompressed audio on the mics, in case the audio on your camera or phone isn’t good enough. Anker says their TrueLink connection offers up to 656 ft (200 m) transmission with LC3plus codec power. The transmitters and receivers are easy to pair because it’s down automatically. In the case are Lightning and USB accessories for no-hassle connections. Fully charged, expect 6 hours of work time, and up to 15H battery life with the charging case. I think this will be a big hit for AnkerWork at the suggested retail price of $249.99. Available in black or white. When I checked the price on Amazon on 12/27/23 it was under $230!

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