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It’s Time For BACK 2 SCHOOL !!!

Steve Greenberg with some BACK TO SCHOOL new gadget gift ideas

I know, I know — It feels like we just started Summer– but Fall and Back 2 School are almost here.

BUT FIRST– let’s talk “What The Heck Is That?” The Gadget Game Show

If you LOVE GADGETS (and I know YOU do) — AND YOU LOVE A FUN GAME SHOW— then check out my YouTube Gadget Game Show called “WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?”  (it’s also streaming on DBTV !! )

The Game Show is sort of “Shark Tank” meets “What’s My Line?” / “I’ve Got A Secret”

During each episode panelists try to guess the identity of a new “mystery gadget”

How’s your GADGET IQ?

Here’s the LINK to the show, check it out:

www.YouTube.com/whattheheckisthat 

OR go to www.GadgetGameShow.com and click on the RED “YouTube” LINK

 

NOW — Here are my picks for BACK TO SCHOOL !!!

 

Gabb Phone 4 Pro — is the safe phone built entirely for teens. For example, if your teen wants an app (and by the way, the Gabb platform provides access to hundreds) the app MUST be approved by a parent before it can be downloaded. This phone also comes with first-of-its-kind safe messaging that automatically blocks nudity or high-risk content and alerts parents. One more cool thing about this phone: it offers access to “Gabb Music”—the largest safe music library in the world. It has music from all genres and from the original artists, so teens can stream the hits they love without ANY inappropriate language or content.  One thing you WON’T find on this phone is social media apps or internet browser apps. This helps parents to protect their teens from predators, bullying and the negative impacts and addictive nature of spending too much time in front of screens.  The price for Gabb Phone 4 Pro is $199.99 plus a monthly fee for cell service (with options starting at $24.99 per month.) For more info on Gabb Phone 4 PRO, visit gabb.com. And if you’re looking for a great first phone for pre-teens, kids check out the Gabb Phone 4 while you’re there.

 

 

ASUS’ ROG Ally X handheld device — Experience gaming like never before with the ROG Ally X handheld gaming device. The Ally X is a portable PC and gaming console all packed into a crystal-clear full HD 7-inch screen for seamless on-the-go gaming, work, and entertainment. The long-lasting battery ensures hours of uninterrupted play with Steam, Xbox Games, Epic, and more. It’s powered by Windows with access to programs such as Excel and Word and can be easily connected to a monitor or TV (with an HDMI cable) along with a Bluetooth keyboard, allowing for a desktop experience anywhere. With a proprietary cooling system and dual fan design, the Ally X stays cool and quiet in any orientation. Two-way AI noise cancellation filters out background noises from your voice chats so you can focus on your game. Every device comes with a three-month Xbox Game Pass subscription with access to hundreds of PC games. The ROG Ally X is available at ASUS.com and BestBuy.com for $799.

 

 

EarFun Air Pro 4 Earbuds — are the World’s First Auracast™ – supported earbuds for under $100.  Enhanced with the proprietary QuietSmart™ 3.0 Adaptive Hybrid Noise-canceling Technology, the Air Pro 4 achieves an impressive noise cancellation depth of up to 50dB. Equipped with Qualcomm’s latest audio chip, supporting Bluetooth 5.4 and aptX lossless technology for exceptional connectivity and audio fidelity. It also supports next-generation technologies like Auracast, LE Audio and LC3 codec for high-quality, low-latency audio. With dual certifications for Hi-Res Audio, LDAC and Snapdragon Sound, the EarFun Air Pro 4 delivers the incredible high-quality sound that EarFun is renowned for. It also introduces new features such as Google Fast Pair and in-ear detection for a seamless and intuitive user experience.  Featuring 52 hours long battery life with fast charging and charge them through USB-C and wireless charging, the fast-charging function supports 2 hours playback in a 10-min charge.  Its multi-devices connection function can stay connected to two devices simultaneously, working in combination with any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, smart watch, tablet, or PC. Also, Air Pro 4 takes further advantage of the fully customizable EarFun Audio App, giving listeners the ability to make adjustments to your sound preferences, or emphasize dialogue when streaming. The All-New EarFun Air Pro 4 lets you have it all.  EarFun Air Pro 4 is available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5M9SH1X  It’s $89.99 but with the 20% off coupon on the Amazon product page, it’s actually just $71.99.

 

 

Kenu Stance+ 10-in-1 Smartphone Super Gadget — You can replace nearly all your smartphone accessories with Stance+. This sleek device transforms into a phone stand, car mount, in-flight holder, and more. Stance+ is a multi-purpose mount crafted with premium anodized aluminum. It is smaller than a credit card at .3″(8mm) thin, and weighing only 3.2oz(91g).  It has 10+ functions by transforming (like origami) to hold your smartphone hands-free with ease at home, in the office, and on the road. Stance+ is about $60 on kenu.comAmazon, and on thegrommet.com.

 

 

WindBrrrly — The ultimate parenting hack to let kids effortlessly cool their hot meals. Battery-operated foam fan in the plastic dome cover ensures quick and effective cooling of kids’ breakfast, lunch or dinner.  It’s 9-inch food cooling fan with fun lights to safely cool hot meals. Occupy (distract) kids with this innovative plastic cover for most plate sizes. Invented by a teacher and mother of 4 from Texas, the WindBrrrly is available on Amazon $24.99 Here’s the Link:  https://a.co/d/0cdnYgkB

 

 

La Crosse Tech’s Vibrating Alarm Clock – This is for the heavy sleeper !! Ensuring that you never sleep through an alarm again, this clock uses vibration and high decibel sound to awaken even the soundest of sleepers. Also ideal for those with hearing loss, the clock delivers an 80-decibel alarm tone, vibrates from atop a nightstand (or under your pillow), and even has a flashing backlight. Its sound and vibration functions can be used together or separately, making it an appropriate choice for couples or those who share a room. The alarm lasts for two minutes and the snooze button provides an extra 10 minutes. Requires three AA batteries. 3″ L x 3″ W x 1″ D. (8 oz.)  Available at Hammacher.com https://www.hammacher.com/product/heavy-sleepers-vibrating-alarm-clock?promo=search&uxd_req_id=b4681b2d-d1b4-45fb-9bfd-dcc7ad410959#  It’s $29.95.

 

 

Scotch™ TL902 Thermal Laminator — protects certificates, documents, flyers, finger paintings, signs, schedules—anything you want saved and that you handle frequently. This thermal laminator that will laminate items up to 9 in wide. It’s 2-heated roller system comes in two temperature settings and creates high quality professional, bubble and wrinkle-free results.Safe to use on photos, this laminator will laminate pouches up to 5 mil thick. For best results, use with Scotch™ Brand Thermal Laminating Pouches that provide an ultra-clear finish to let important information show through. Great for signs, flyers, schedules, certificates, and other frequently used documents in the home, office or classroom. https://www.target.com/p/scotch-thermal-laminator-with-2-starter-pouches-8-5-34-x-11-34/-/A-14617833#lnk=sametab  $30.99

 

 

Boogie Board Jot Pocket Writing Tablet — This small, 4.5” reusable writing tablet is perfect for notes, quick lists, and doodles on the go. Simple to erase with a button press—no mess! Use the included stylus or your fingernail. The portable Jot Pocket makes note-taking easy and clutter-free.  It’s available in 7 different patterns (this one is unicorn) $19.99 at www.myboogieboard.com  and on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Boogie+Board+Jot+Pocket&crid=14TDZKU0I2W82&sprefix=boogie+board+jot+pocket%2Caps%2C113&ref=nb_sb_noss_1