Ivy Tech’s Inspector Gadget on Fox 7 News

WildPlanet's Verticon

Sarah Brownlee and Steven Combs face off and do battle with the Veritcon Air Combat Game from Wild Planet. Verticon takes the old science project of a ping pong hovering in the air stream of a hair dryer and turns it into an air battle game. This spot originally aired on December 4th, 2006 and was to give viewers an idea of a unique gift to buy for all those kids who wanted a Wii and PS3 for Christmas. It's a blast to play.

Useful Flashlights

Brian West demonstrates an whole slew of flashlights to Sarah Brownlee that can be used in various situations.

Home Security Cameras

Brian West gives Sarah Brownlee some tips on how to spy on the neighbors and those pesky animals using some interesting surveillance technology.

QX5 Computer Microscope

Steven Combs demonstrates to Sean McHose the Digital Blue QX5 USB Computer Microscope. They take a closer look at the microscopic world and even learn the distance between Lincoln's knees on the back of a penny.

FujiFilm V10 Digital Camera

Steven Combs shares with Sarah Brownlee one of the best deals available in a pocket sized digital camera, the FujiFilm V10. At $150, this 5MP camera is a wonderful addition to your shirt pocket or purse on your next outing.

RFID

Brian West demonstrates the many uses of Radio-frequency identification (RFID) to host Sarah Brownlee. We even get an upclose look at one of these little devices.

One-Minute Can Cooler

Jennifer Nagy brings the One Minute Can Cooler to the studio. She shares with Sean McHose the many different containers that can quickly be cooled and provide a cool refreshing drink at a moments notice.

JBL & Bose iPod Docks

Jenny Nagy is back with Sarah Brownlee to share a couple of popular iPod docks with integrated sound systems. She also shares a very interesting iPod product from ATECH for your bathroom.

Apple TV

Hot on the release of Apple's new Apple TV, Steven Combs shows up on Fox 7's AM Evansville morning show to discuss this product with Sean McHose.

Automotive Computers

Mark Lammers drops by the studio to teach Sarah Brownlee how to find out what her cars check engine light is trying to tell her when it pops on.

Geek Stocking Stuffers II

Brian West continues our series of stocking stuffers with Sean McHose. Who knows what will pop out of that large stocking next?

Wireless Headphones

Jennifer Nagy explains to Sean McHose how wireless headphones work and why they are good for a marriage.

Xantrex Powerpack 200 Plus

Steven Combs demonstrates the Xantrex Powerpack 200 plus to Sean McHose. This gadget provides power (both AC and DC), jumper cables, flashlight and an air compressor all in a single package. The perfect addition to your vehicle or home in case of an emergency. During a recent power outage, Steven Combs plugged a 15w fluorescent bulb (which is the equivalent of a 60w incandescent light) into this baby and had light in his home for over two-hours.

Logitech Harmony 880

Sarah Brownlee learns how to take control of that complicated home theater setup using the Logitech Harmony 880 universal remote. I also demonstrate a little know feature of the remote.

Tickle Me Elmo Extreme

Sarah Brownlee and Brian West "yuck it up" with the ELMO TMX.

No Battery Flashlight

Sarah Brownlee and Brian West discuss a flashlight that doesn't need batteries.

CD Library II

Brian West shows Sean McHose how to take charge of his CD/DVD collection with the CD Library II from Dacal. Connect this USB library to your Windows compatible computer, load the software, enter the names of the CD/DVDS, insert them into the carousel and you now have an automated system that can quickly find any CD/DVD in your collection.

Geek Stocking Stuffers

Sean McHose and Steven Combs look at various gadgets you can purchase to stuff your favorite Geek's stockings. We look at a bluetooth mouse, power-line networking adapters, Liberator cables and Sean's favorite the Ninja Remote.

Zultan

Just in time for Halloween, Brian West introduces Sean McHose to the all-knowing Zultan the animatronic fortune teller from the same folks that brought you Billy Bass, the talking fish.

Apple Airport Express

Steven Combs describes the features of Apple's Airport Express to host Sarah Brownlee. Not only a gadget used to offer wifi connectivity, but this white box will also extend the range of an existing network and stream iTunes music to a home theater.

VEX

Brian West explains the VEX robotics system to Sean McHose and demonstrates how to control a robot using the remote control.

Slingbox

Jennifer Nagy and Sarah Brownlee take a look at the Slingbox. A device that allows you to watch and control your cable box, DVD player, TiVo, etc from anywhere in the world on your computer with broadband connection. Jennifer even shares how you can watch on the go.

VOIP, Skype & Skype Phones

Reduce your long distance bill with VOIP and Skype technologies. Sarah Brownlee and Steven Combs show you during our discussion of Skype and various Skype phones.

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

Steven Combs introduces Sarah Brownlee to the Nokia 770 and discovers how to take the web (in usable form) with her in the palm of your hand. We also discuss once again one of our favorite terms to say on television, VOIP.

Millermatic 135 MIG Welder

John Durbin shares with Sarah Brownlee a welder small enough for the home hobbyist, the Miller Millermatic 135.

Virtual Keyboard

Brian West wows Sean McHose with the bluetooth iTech Virtual Keyboard. This keyboard projects onto a flat surface and you simply type on the surface. It is pretty amazing, but kind of falls short on execution. Still, the keyboard never fails to impress.

Picoo Z RC Helicopter

Sarah Brownlee becomes a pilot as she attempts to fly the smallest RC Helicopter Steven Combs knows of, the Picoo Z. We discuss the availability and cost and even crash the thing a time or two!

LEGO Mindstorms NXT

Steven Combs shows Brian McHose the latest in LEGO Robotics, the Mindstorms NXT.

Senseo

In this Fox 7 AM Evansville spot, Steven Combs demonstrates the Philips Senseo Coffee Maker to morning show host Sarah Brownlee. We had some fun discussing the product and the various coffee pods available.

Nike+iPod

Break out your running shoes and iPod Nano. Sarah Brownlee and Steven Combs discuss the new Nike+iPod and not only do you learn about this wonderful new iPod accessory for runners, but I also debunk the myth that you need new Nike running shoes.

Supermileage Car

Gas prices got you down? Sarah Brownlee and Brian West the award winning Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Supermileage Car - a car that gets over 1300 miles to the gallon!

Digital Picture Frame

Sarah Brownlee and I look at the Cadillac of digital picture frames, the Digital Pacific. An 8x10 electronic display with a beautiful screen and sound capabilities to boot. While cheaper digital picture frames can be had, this one has all the bells and whistles, including sound and wireless support.