Wireless Wednesday for 12/5/13 (Thur): With Mitch Evans - Household Gadgets for the Holidays
Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 11:19PM
* TOPICS - Rick's Holiday Gift Guide: Tech Items For the Home and House and the App of the Week!
Rick and Mitch have a lot of fun talking about these great items forthe home.
Have a listen to both parts
1. Samsung Navibot - Corner Cleaner (Vacuum)
Its pop-out arms with rotating brushes mean that it can suck up your detritus no matter how far into the corners it's fallen, and its hazard detection feature lets it negotiate obstacles with ease. The best robo-cleaner yet.
For those where price is no object.
Around $1000
2. Shark Steam & Spray - $199 at retail stores and online
The Shark Steam & Spray outperforms the Swiffer WetJet in tests.
Shark has combined their trusted super-heated steam with a gentle, non-toxic cleanser, to get your floors clean. For customers who need extra cleaning power to deep clean and sanitize all hard floor surfaces, the Shark Steam & Spray offers 99.9 percent sanitization, killing germs and that pesky bacteria with no residue left behind in your house.
Steam & Spray Mode
When your really need to get something clean. Great for stuck-on dirt, heavy traffic areas or that buildup of gunk that has been driving you crazy.
Steam Mode
Everyday cleaning and sanitizing jobs that you need to keep up with.
Spray Mode
For quick messes and for use with Shark's SaniFiber Disposable Pads. These are disposable pads that offer a similar cleaning performance to the Shark's reusable microfiber pads. Cordless cleaning is easy and effortless.
3. Ninja Ultima
Double time. Take a different approach to blending with this dual stage pro, which combines variable speed precision, total crushing & smooth pureeing for unbelievably quick, even & consistent results. This blender majors in creating delicious juices & enticing smoothies & includes 3 single-serve cups for dishing out the good stuff. Model BL830CB.
Includes 3 single-serve cups for juicing
Dual stage blending: total crushing & smooth pureeing
Variable speeds
72-oz. Eastman® Tritan™ blending jar
BPA-free design
2.5 horsepower; 1500 watts
Dishwasher-safe removable parts
2-year limited warranty
4. First Alert Carbon Monoxide Alarm
For $29.99 it could save your life
The statistics say that about 170 people die each year in rhe U.S. from Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
Now in a travel size, the Travel Carbon Monoxide Alarm can come with you when you travel to check out hotel and motel rooms for CO. It is also a perfect companion as you move into your new dorm room or apartment.
It's easy to use this battery-operated device.
Like a smoke detector, if the alarm goes off, there is a potentially harmful amount of CO in the area or room.
5. Keurig® K-Cup® Single Cup Brewers
I love the Keurig
Makes a great cup of coffee and no waste as you make as cups as you need.
Start at $99.99
For coffee, tea, iced beverages and more, the world has discovered Keurig® as the way to brew. With over 200 varieties to choose from, it's always easy to find the right cup -- for you
App of the Week
iPad Secrets and Tips and Tricks - Free for the Lite version, $2.99 for the Pro version
Millions of people will be getting new iPad and iPad Minis over the holidays
MASSIVELY UPDATED TO COVER APPLE'S LATEST FREE UPDATE, iOS 7.
Most people can use the iPad straight out of the box, but miss out on many hidden features and secret shortcuts. To unlock all that potential and become an iOS power user, you need Tips & Tricks – iPad Secrets.
This FREE Lite Edition provides you with four complete chapters, giving you a taste of the content you’ll get in the full app. But with the latest update you’ll also receive regular new material – tips, how-tos, news stories and even app reviews – all for free. It’s our way of saying thanks for using our app.
FREE content delivered to your iPad every week!
Snappy tips that get straight to the point, all accompanied by images for clarity.
Share your favorite tips via Email, Twitter and Facebook.
Retina display graphics make the text and images crystal clear.
Save time, work more efficiently and enjoy your iPad more!
* Next Week will be Episode 50 of "Wireless Wednesday" with Rick and Mitch - very special edition
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