Tech It Out

Tech It Out

By: Radio America

Language: en

Categories: News, Technology

Making sense of technology by breaking down “geek speak into street speak."

Episodes

Gadget gift guides ahead of the holidays! Plus, more interviews from AWS re:Invent 25 in Las Vegas (hint: AI is changing the world)
Dec 12, 2025

Tech lifestyle experts Mario Armstrong and Carley Knobloch share some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidays – including smartwatches, AI-powered laptops, smart home gear, and gaming accessoriesI also suggest some great gear gifts from Nintendo, Razer, Amazon, ASUS, ViewSonic, and remarkable/StaplesRecorded at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, I sit down with Amazon’s Julia Souza to talk about the intersection of sports and techAlso at AWS re:Invent, Voxelis.AI’s Colin O'Neill discusses how the company mounts thermal imaging under helicopters to detect and analyze wildfiresThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDIS...

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Are you ready for some football? The NFL talks sports and tech – and other highlights from AWS Re:Invent
Dec 05, 2025

Recorded at AWS RE:Invent in Las Vegas, I sit down with Dr. Mackenzie Herzog, NFL VP for Player Performance and Innovation, to hear about the league's approach to injury data collection and strategySpeaking of AWS Re:Invent, we also talk about the cross section of technology and food – including something called “drive-thru AI” -- with Deborah Simeone, AWS Head of RestaurantsReolink stops by to chat about outdoor cameras. Guy Pithie, Reolink’s VP for North America, talks about a couple of modelsAlso on the show today, tech lifestyle experts Mario Armstro...

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Happy Thanksgiving! On ‘Tech It Out,’ we talk cybersafety shopping tips with Norton. Plus, great gadget gift ideas, and much more.
Nov 28, 2025

You don’t need a degree in computer engineering to remain cybersafe while shopping this holiday season! For some simple tips, we’re joined by Leena Elias, Chief Product Officer at Gen, the parent company to Norton.Tech expert Amber Mac drops by with some great holiday gadgets and game ideas – and I’ll share some suggestions, too, many of which are on saleAlso on the show today, soaring energy costs can really hit your wallet hard. To tell us how we can reduce out monthly utility bill, on the show we’ll have David O'Reilly, VP of Home & Comm...

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Why it’s smart to build a custom gaming PC with ‘Quoted Tech.’ Also, a Qualcomm VP talks Snapdragon innovation, plus Black Friday ideas!
Nov 21, 2025

When it comes to buying a new PC – especially if you’re into gaming – there’s no shortage of brands out there. And so, in this interview, we chat about the option to have experts build a custom gaming computer for you. I sit down with Kevin Jia, CEO and co-founder of Quoted TechSpeaking of computers, thrilled to have on the show for the first time, Mike Roberts, VP of Global Product Marketing at Qualcomm. We hear what’s new with its Snapdragon family of professors for laptops and mobile phones, tooBlack Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up, and so we talk...

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Ubisoft gets its game on with ‘Just Dance 2026”! Plus, Black Friday tech deals and how the Flipp app saves you money
Nov 14, 2025

Dancing and gaming collide in the latest iteration of the ‘Just Dance’ series. We catch up with Simon Chanu, Associate Producer on Just Dance 2026 Edition, at Ubisoft Paris.Whether it’s buying holiday gifts or your weekly grocery shop, save money with the Flipp app and website. We sit down with CEO Michael Silverman to get the scoop on what’s new and newsworthySpeaking of Black Friday, I share some of my favorite gadgets that will be on sale leading up to (and over) November 28thThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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A tracking watch for kids gives parents peace of mind. Plus, an AI-powered ASL app, handheld gaming, and more!
Nov 07, 2025

Have kids or grandkids? Learn all about TickTalk 5, the latest smartwatch for kids. We’re joined by Vivian Gong, President & Co-Founder of the companyTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with some gadget and game gift ideas ahead of Black Friday and Cyber MondaySpeaking of gaming, I share my impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, plus other gaming laptops and AI-powered Windows 11 PCsDiscover how “Sign-Speak” provides automated American Sign Language recognition and transcription to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals – when I interview the AWS-back startup CEO Yami PayanoThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your supp

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Do you repair – or replace – your damaged tech? uBreakiFix joins us to chat about the growing ‘repairability’ trend
Oct 31, 2025

A ‘claw machine’ for the home? I catch up with Arcade 1Up’s Cyrus Rosenberg about the company’s latest machine for the home – and it’s not an arcade machine or digital pinball tableTripp Grant, Senior Director of Partnerships at uBreakiFix by Asurion talks with us about the “right to repair,” following a NYC event co-hosted with Google and iFixitA baby stroller that can rock you little one to sleep? I interview Jon McGuire from CYBEX North America, the folks behind the e-Gazelle S electric strollerThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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GM officially discusses plans for ‘eyes-off’ driving! Plus, Epson partners with Bose, and would you wear a small bodycam for protection?
Oct 24, 2025

I sit down with General Motors’ SVP Baris Cetinok in NYC to learn about what’s next for GM’s Super Cruise driver assistance technology. What’s coming in 2028 will blow you awayEpson, the no. 1 brand in projector sales, has partnered with audio giant Bose, to create Epson’s latest projector line. I chat with Kenny Tang, Product Manager for Epson’s Lifestudio projectorsThe world's first personal dashcam? I also catch up with Brian Pemberton, CEO and Founder of Keotech, the folks behind KeocamThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!






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Windows 10 support is officially over – here’s what you need to know. Also, Qualcomm buys Arduino, Plus ‘smart home’ tech, and more
Oct 17, 2025

It’s been a decade and so Windows 10 is officially done. What are your options is you’re still running it? We’re joined by Mark Linton, Vice President, for Windows and Devices at MicrosoftSpeaking of computers, the Arduino Uno Q is only $44. Find out what it’s used for – plus the company was acquired by QualcommI chat about “smart home” tech and “smart office” tech in two separate segments, highlighting some pics for both places you spend time inThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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Sneak peak! LifeLock launches new YouTube series about personal protection. We have the scoop.
Oct 10, 2025

Shawnee Delaney, co-host of a new 12-episode LifeLock series on YouTube called Control Room, joins is to chat about the latest cyber threats and how to fight back.HP has a bunch of new hardware, for work and play, and so we turn to tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong for the deetsOrganizations are using AI more than ever before, but there’s a trust issue. Marinela Profi, Global AI Strategy Lead at SAS, shares some surprising findings of a recent surveyThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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Are you a gig worker? Visa talks about better payment options. Plus, Norton joins the ‘Tech It Out’ family, Amazon’s Panos Panay talks tech.
Oct 03, 2025

Whether it’s your full-time job or side hustle, the “gig” economy is an exciting space -- but how could getting paid be better? I’m joined by Visa’s Michael Nevski, Director of Consumer InsightsPanos Panay, Amazon’s SVP of Devices and Services, carves out some time to talk to Tech It Out listeners about the latest in Ring doorbells, Echo speakers, Kindles, FireTV and more – all powered by Alexa+Love your Peloton? I also sit down with Peloton’s Nick Caldwell, Chief Product Officer, who tells us what’s new with its popular Peloton Bike, Tread and Row – and an AI-powered ca...

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Windows 10 support is ending in 2 weeks – what you need to know right now.
Sep 26, 2025

YouTube star, author and cleaning guru Melissa Maker chats with us about the latest high-tech appliances for the laundry room and kitchen, in partnership with LG.How do the new iPhones stack up in the photography department? At Apple Park, I caught up with seasoned photographer and social media host Tyler Stalman for his hot take on the latest devicesWindows 10 support is coming to an end on October 14th. Find out what you need to know, with tech lifestyle expert Mario ArmstrongYou may be prematurely hurting your iPhone or Android phone’s battery – and so I tell you what you’re doi...

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Should students be allowed to use AI for schoolwork? Also, how Verizon supports first responders during natural disasters, and more.
Sep 19, 2025

Back to school and back to work! Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch joins us to share some great Fall tech pics for the entire familyShould teachers allow genAI in the classroom? Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist with ESET, says “yes” -- and explains whyLife-saving communications tech during natural disasters and other emergencies – we’ll learn all about Verizon Frontline with its VP, Cory DavisI’ll share some thoughts on the Apple AirPods Pro 3. In a word? Wow.Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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Hands-on impressions of iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and other Apple gear – from Steve Jobs Theater!
Sep 12, 2025

Yours truly joined many other journalists, content creators and analysts, in attending Apple’s “Awe Dropping” media event in Cupertino, California. I share my thoughts on this new hardware, after playing around with them all following Tim Cook’s keynoteAlso at Apple HQ, I get feedback from tech analyst Avi Greengart (from Techsponential) and pro photographer/videographer Jefferson Graham. Between the two, we cover iPhone Air, iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and new Apple Watch optionsIf you’re looking to beef up your Wi-Fi at home, I’m also joined this hour by NETGEAR’s Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product Management, on what to look f...

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You can get paid for walking? Learn what’s new with the WeWard app. Also, the beloved Acclaim gaming publisher is back in business.
Sep 05, 2025

Iconic videogame publisher Acclaim is back after a long hiatus. Learn what to expect with Acclaim’s CEO Alef JosefOne of my favorite apps just got better. Get the deets on WeWard, which rewards you for walking, and hear what’s new with the Co-Founder and CEO, Yves BenchimolGuitar players, you’ll want to “tune in” to my chat about JamStack 2, a portable guitar app (with effects), when I catch up with Chris PrendergastThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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Back to school and back to work! ! Gadgets, gear, and games ahead of the fall season – including Pixel 10
Aug 29, 2025

I catch up with tech expert Amber Mac, who shares a handful of back-to-school suggestions for high school or college studentsBased on a number of TV interviews I conducted last week, I’ll also share some tech for the fall, including a new AI-powered laptop, smart storage, and fun games for AFTER studyingNew Pixel 10 smartphones are here, along with a number of accessories, and so I catch up with Vaisnavy Siva, Product Marketing Manager at GoogleArmorSiren is billed as your “personal security system away from home.” Joining us is the President and CEO of the company, Bruce DubinskyThank you to Visa an...

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Tech it Out is at Gamescom! We get our hands on the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld PC
Aug 22, 2025

Greetings from Cologne, Germany! To learn all about the ASUS and Xbox partnership, I’m joined by Sascha Krohn, Director of Technical Marketing at ASUS and ROG. Unveiled at Gamescon, this handheld gaming PCV is wild.Speaking of PCs, there are deals to be had over Inter Gamer Days, from August 25th through September 7th, on select Intel-powered gaming laptops and desktops -- as you’ll hear from Intel’s Samy Saif.But we first kickstart a brand-new Tech It Out, to get the 4-1-1 on Brane Audio and its portable Brane X speaker and its integrated subwoofer. We’re joine...

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Don’t pay for cloud storage! Sandisk’s new Phone Drive USB-C backs up your iPhone or Android’s photos, videos and more.
Aug 15, 2025

Are you always running out of storage on your iPhone or Android? You’re not alone. Christina Garza, Director of Consumer Product Marketing at Sandisk, talks about its affordable new Phone Drive USB-CAlso ideal for students, I’ll share more than a half-dozen gadget ideas for back-to-school season, including an AI-powered smartphone, laptop with crazy battery life, a color e-reader for kids, and much moreIf you’ve got young kids no doubt you’ve heard about Yoto Player, a mega-popular screen-free device for kids and tweens. I catch up with Sarah Natchez, Managing Director for North America at YotoThank you to Visa an...

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Simple tips to protecting yourself from cybercriminals – and your business, too. We’ve got Visa, Norton, and more on a brand-new Tech It Out
Aug 08, 2025

We kick off the show with Carl Rutstein, SVP and Global Head of Consulting & Analytics at Visa, to talk about protecting business from cyberthreats. We’ll learn all about its new Cybersecurity Advisory Practice, which provides guidance and support to businesses on managing cyber risksSpeaking protection, Michal Salát, Director of Threat Research at Norton, shares takeaways from the company’s Cyber Safety Insights Report – this time on “Connected Kids.” You’re not going to want to miss that chat, especially if you have kids, grandkids, or nieces/nephewsI’ll also play an interview recorded at AWS re:Invent about ‘Sign Speak.’ whic...

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A packed ‘Tech It Out’ with 4 great guests! I chat with Saily, T-Mobile, Wise, and gadget guy Mario Armstrong.
Aug 01, 2025

Traveling soon? Save money with an eSIM on your smartphone. I catch up with Saily CEO Vykintas Maknickas, who also talks about NordVPN for added privacy and protectionSpeaking of saving money while traveling, learn all about the Wise app and how to avoid steep ATM fees while overseas. Joining me for the chat is Ankita D’Mello, Principal Product Manager at WiseAlso on the show, T-Satellite is live, which lets you stay connected virtually anywhere – and even if you’re not a T-Mobile customer. We get the 4-1-1 from Alice Williams, Vice President of Product Marketing at T-MobileIt’s almost ba...

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Epson's new printers include up to 3 years’ worth of ink! Plus, FORM Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles, and fridge maintenance tips to save you money
Jul 25, 2025

This ain’t yo daddy’s printer. Anna Kernus, product manager for the new EcoTank printer family at Epson, discusses the latest features of the new devicesSwimmers, listen up! For a ‘deep dive’ on its new Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles and what they can do, we’re joined by Will Parry at FORMAll the way from Barrow, Alaska, a 'Tech It Out' listener, Jeff Maupin, joins us to talk about simple refrigerator maintenance tips -- so you can avoid buying a new applianceThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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A toothbrush that can clean your teeth in only 10 seconds?! Plus, the Nextdoor app get a refresh, and Solis ultimate travel gadget!
Jul 18, 2025

Nextdoor, the popular social media platform that services neighborhoods, has just undergone a refresh, of sorts. I catch up with Sarah Leary, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Nextdoor·       It’s travel season! To tell us all about the Solis family of portable hotspots, I sit down with Eric Plam, president of SIMO.
Can ‘Y-Brush’ clean your teeth in only 10 seconds instead of the recommended 2 minutes? In interview all the way from France, I replay a chat with Benjamin Cohen, Founder and CEO of the companyThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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The ECOVACS prize pack winner is announced! Also, LG talks TVs, plus the most high-tech safe for your home
Jul 11, 2025

Congrats to Cayla Solomon for winning the ECOVACS prize pack, worth $2300! We had more than 650 people enter to win the DEEBOT X9 PRO OMNI, a powerful robot vacuum/mop hybrid and the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI window-washing robotLG Electronics’ Gilles Perrera stops by to discuss what to look for in a new TV, including the latest in OLED televisions and why these models win so many awardsAlso on the show, a super high-tech safe for your home to protect your valuables. It has sensors, alarms, two cameras, app support and more! We’re joined by Oscar Hedaya, tech inventor and found...

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Win an ECOVACS robot prize pack! Plus, a new Angry Birds game, pet tech from Amazon, and more!
Jul 04, 2025

Congrats to Janelle Bautista from Orange County for winning the ASUS X15 Chromebook laptop! This was tied to last week’s 400th Tech It Out episode milestone..We have a huge prize for this week, too, courtesy of ECOVACS. Valued at $2300, it’s a DEEBOT X9 PRO OMNI, a powerful robot vacuum/mop hybrid and the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI window-washing robot. Learn HOW to enter in the show – and it’s open to U.S. and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec)Speaking of ECOVACS, I’ll interview TC Chang from ECOVACS Americas, about their latest home robotsThe latest mobile game in the succ...

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We’re giving away a laptop to a lucky listener to celebrate Tech It Out’s 400th episode
Jun 27, 2025

To celebrate the show milestone, ASUS is giving away an X15 Chromebook laptop. Just tag me on social media and include the hashtag #TechItOut to be eligible to win. You need to be in the continental U.S. and 18 or older. Good luck!NETGEAR joins us to chat about its latest Wi-Fi gear, including routers, extenders and mesh systems. I’m joined by Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product ManagementWhat’s your experience like when using your bank or credit card apps and websites? I chat with Sean Gelles, Senior Director of Payments Intelligence at JD PowerLearn all about Hello Humpback, an A...

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Latin America goes all in on tech! I’m at ‘Electronics Home Mexico,’ plus 3 other guests on this packed show!
Jun 20, 2025

One more week until Tech It Out’s 400th episode and a ASUS laptop giveaway! Get the details on how to enter next week.Live from LATAM! I’m at the first-ever Electronics Home Mexico trade show, and I’ll interview Carlos Clur, CEO and Founder of Grupo Eletrolar, which produces this tech eventSend messages to loved ones AFTER you die?! We chat with Chris Jalbert, founder of Eternal Applications, about how this all worksTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some summer tech ideas for the familySecurity cameras are becoming more affordable. On the show, we’ve got Guy Pi...

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The best BBQ maintenance tips (and what tech you need) to become a master griller. Plus, how to reduce car thefts -- and more!
Jun 13, 2025

Now that summer is here, you many be grilling more. We chat about extending the life of your grills, and tech tools to give you an edge, with Charles Munro, Founder and CEO of Barbeque Pro Inc.How can you reduce the odds of your vehicle from being stolen (or the contents within it)? Serial tech entrepreneur David Moeller, Founder and CEO of Keep Technologies, stops by to chat about its AI-driven car security solutionThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth it? IGN co-founder Peer Schneider weighs in! Plus, IBM talks AI, gadget gift ideas for dads and grads, and more
Jun 06, 2025

Have you seen the massive lineups across the country? To share his thoughts on the new Nintendo Switch 2 videogame console, we’re joined by Peer Schneider, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of IGN, one of the biggest online entertainment platformsHave you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you ask ChatGPT a question? Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Infrastructure, offers some insights into current consumer concerns -- and opportunities -- around AII’ll also share some “smart home” innovations that can save you time, money, and give you peace of mind. I also offer a half-dozen gadget gift ideas ahead of...

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Gadget gift ideas for dads and grads, plus is AI coming to take your job? Also, why you should use Slickdeals while shopping.
May 30, 2025

Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong is in the house! We hear about a handful of tech toys that could make for great gifts ahead of Father’s Day (June 15th) or as a graduation giftIs AI putting your career at risk? I pose that simple question to Jaymes Davis, Chief Technical Evangelist at Kasm TechnologiesSlickdeals has saved me a ton of cash over the past few years. How does it work? We’re joined by Vitaly Pecharsky, Head of Deals at SlickdealsThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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Highlights from the 2025 Computex show in Taiwan! Plus, more F1 racing technology, and a new baby monitor that goes above and beyond.
May 23, 2025

We kick off a new Tech it Out at Computex in Taipei. I sit down with Sascha Krohn, Director of Technical Marketing at ASUS/ROG. We talk about the latest laptops and desktops that wowed the crowds at the show.More Formula One racing! Continuing where we left off last week, recorded in Italy I spoke with Ruth Buscombe, a motorsport engineer turned AWS consultant and presenter for F1 TV. We talk about how F1 teams, like Scuderia Ferrari, are leveraging for performance, safety, and fan engagement“Elora” is billed as the first AI-powered and radiation-free pregnancy and baby wellness moni...

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Live from Italy, AWS powers F1 Grand Prix! Plus, SanDisk gets its game on, and a new AI-wearable called ‘Bee Pioneer’
May 16, 2025

Yours truly climbed behind the wheel of a Ferrari racecar in Italy, just ahead of the F1 Grand Prix. AWS’s Julie Souza, who leads AWS For Sports, talks about the intersection of sports and tech A new (and only $50 wearable) called Bee Pioneer conveniently transcribes everything you say all day, summarizes it,. And provides actionable insights. I talk with Maria Zollo, CEO of BeeSanDisk stops by to chat about storage for console gamers and PC players. We’ve got on the show Jimmy Gomez, a former engineer and current Product Marketing Manager a...

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How to score a FREE device to analyze your car’s health (normally $500)! Plus, TCL talks TV technology and ADT joins us to chat.
May 09, 2025

Vehicle owners, listen up. Wouldn’t it be great to easily diagnose your car or truck’s health BEFORE any costly repairs were needed? SPARQ Diagnostics is an AI-powered car health monitor that’s normally $500 but given away for free. I chat with Daniel Nieh, co-founder of SPARQWhat are the latest TV features you need to know about? What features are important? We’re joined by TCL’s Bruce Walker, a “product evangelist” at the companyOn what’s new and newsworthy in home alarm systems and smart home gear, I sit down with Gilles Drieu, Chief Technology Officer of ADTThank you to Visa and S...

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AI will soon shop for you, with ‘Visa Intelligent Commerce’. Plus, TP-Link chats Wi-Fi 7 and smart home tech, and much, much more!
May 02, 2025

I attended Visa’s Product Drop in San Francisco to learn about “agentic shopping.” Get the deets when I catch up with Rubail Birwadker, SVP, Head of Growth, Products & Partnerships, at Visa.This week I was also in the Big Apple for TV interviews tied to ‘Small Business Week.’ And so I’ll share the gadgets I talked about, including new laptops, printers, and work lights.You likely know TP-Link as home networking gear experts, but there’s much more to the company, as we hear from David Lux, Marketing Director at TP-LinkRamone Russell, San Diego Studios’ Director of Comms and Brand Strate...

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The ‘Money’ Episode! We talk identify theft with LifeLock, receipt scanners with Epson, and ‘luxury dating’ with Seeking.com
Apr 25, 2025

What is identity theft and how do you protect yourself from it? We’re joined by Ian Bednowitz, General Manager of LifeLock, on this week’s Tech It OutIf it was a pain getting all your receipts together for tax time, you’re not alone. Epson drops by to talk about its award-winning RapidReceipt scanners. I catch up with Stacey Tieu, Product Manager of Scanners at Epson America.Speaking of money management, if you’re single and looking to meet someone, learn about ‘Luxury Dating’ with Seeking.com’s CEO and Founder, Brandon Wade. Do you need to be wealthy to use this ap...

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A ‘claw machine’ for the home? Plus, an electric stroller that can also rock baby to sleep! Samsung also stops by to talk soundbars.
Apr 18, 2025

I catch up with Arcade 1Up’s Cyrus Rosenberg about the company’s latest machine for the home – and it’s not an arcade machine or digital pinball tableAlso on the show, I interview Jon McGuire from CYBEX North America, the folks behind the e-Gazelle S electric stroller, which can also rock your baby to sleep for you.Love music? Movies? I sit down with Allan Devantier, VP of Samsung Audio Research, to talk about the importance of audio on your TVThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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Ciao from Italy! Tech It Out is here at Milan Design Week. We talk with ASUS about being ‘Zen.’ Plus, Husqvarna on new robot lawnmowers
Apr 11, 2025

At the “Design You Can Feel” event at Design Week in Milan, I catch up with visionary Studio INI founder Nassia Inglessis on her latest installation, Willful Wonder  At the same gallery, I sit down with Galip Fu from ASUS to discuss the inspiration for this installation – and it’s tied to the Zenbook and its exclusive material called Ceraluminum·       We’ll also learn all about the Husqvarna Automower iQ Series of robotic lawnmowers, when I                 interview Chris Price, Senior Robotics Engineering Manager at HusqvarnaThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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Hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, plus a smartphone version of ‘Water Wars’ (a.k.a. ‘Assassin’). We also talk smart kitchen tech.
Apr 04, 2025

It’s official! Nintendo Switch 2 will be out June 5th. For her impressions on the system, I catch up with Kate Kozuch from Tom’s Guide in NYCSpeaking of games, learn about the new location-based large-scale multiplayer mobile phone game, SLAP: Water Wars & Assassin, with Lauren Steidl and Ian Andolsek from Integrated Reality LabsBack on the show we’ve got Akshita Iyer, CEO and founder of Ome (pronounced “home” without the “h”), to tell us what’s new with the smart kitchen tech companyThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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Hisense shows its 136-inch TV. Plus, YouTube star Melissa Maker talks cleaning tech. Get the skinny on the new ‘American Home Shield’ app.
Mar 28, 2025

I catch up with David Gold, President of Hisense USA at a press event in NYC. We hear about the company’s success and a pair of new televisionsAlso from NYC, tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong share some spring tech ideas – including a sub $100 smartwatch with crazy battery lifeHome maintenance tips via live video chat? Learn all about the new American Home Sheild app, with Rian Buckley Goodwin, from FrontdoorMelissa Maker, the host of the popular Clean My Space show, joins us to talk spring cleaning tips for appliancesThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support on Tech It Out

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How to score a free SPARQ vehicle diagnostics device (worth $500)! Also, a bodycam for civilians, new Spring gadgets
Mar 21, 2025

Vehicle owners, listen up! Learn how to snag a FREE AI-powered car health monitor, called SPARQ Diagnostics, worth $500The world's first personal dashcam? I also catch up with Brian Pemberton, CEO and Founder of Keotech, the folks behind KeocamGet the skinny on a new 12-inch tablet that can show photos, videos and games in 3-D – without needing any glasses! It’s called the RedMagic Tablet 3D Explorer EditionI’ll also share some Spring tech to help usher in the new season – including a new robotic lawnmowerThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support on Tech It Out

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The budget iPhone 16e: Yay or Nay? Also, how to get to Mars in HALF the time? And Cisco’s Jeetu Patel talks AI in the workplace
Mar 14, 2025

Mobile Syrup’s Brad Bennett joins me for his thoughts on Apple’s entry-level iPhone 16e. Does the “e” stand for “excellent” or “ embarrassing”?Pulsar Fusion’s CEO Richard Dinan talks fusion-based space propulsion technology, and its just-unveiled secret project, Sunbird. Will it work? Can you really get to Mars in half the time?“Don’t be afraid of AI taking your job – be afraid of someone who knows AI well taking your job,” says Cisco’s Jeetu Patel, Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President. We talk about the disconnect between CEOs wanting AI but not knowing how to best adopt itThank you to Vis...

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Hola from Barcelona! Here at Mobile World Congress, we talk big news from HONOR and AT&T. Plus, McAfee warns about tax scam season
Mar 07, 2025

MWC25 has wrapped up – an annual convention about connectivity and mobility -- and so I’ll play an interview with AT&T’s John Wojewoda, Head of Global Roaming and Satellite, about the near future of using your smart phone to communicate over satellite when you can’t reach cell towers (even video calls)Also from Barcelona, we learn all about HONOR’s ambitious AI-related announcements, when I sit down with Matt Swider, Founder and Editor in Chief of The Shortcut, the no. 1 consumer tech Substack with more than a million followersIt’s tax time, and so McAfee’s Abhishek Karnik, Head o...

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Alexa turns 10! And she gets a major upgrade. Plus, Nobi smart lights offer fall detection, and more
Feb 28, 2025

Live from New York, it’s….Alexa! To be exact, it’s Alexa+, the brand-new personal assistant coming in March. I catch up with Scott Durham, Director of Software Development and Smart Home at AmazonAlso on the show, Nobi talks about its smart lights for older adults who are “aging in place.” It can track fall detection without needing to wear anything! I sit down with Nobi co-founder Roeland PelgrimsBlackLyte is on the show to chat about its gaming chairs and desks. On the show, we’ve got Alex Liu, Founder of Blacklyte.Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for y...

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A Twitch video stream from the International Space Station?! Plus, the BUDDY app takes a fresh approach to social media, and more
Feb 21, 2025

Wait, what? NASA conducted a first-of-its-kind Twitch stream from the ISS. To hear all about this achievement, we’ll be joined by Rachel Delphin, CMO at TwitchWhat if a social media app focused mostly on “IRL” (in real life) experiences? We learn about the BUDDY app with its CEO and Co-Founder, Claire WrightDon’t let your smartphone run out of juice when you’re out somewhere. Get the 4-1-1 on ChargeFuze with its CEO Brandon AfariThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your partnership on Tech It Out

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I climb behind the wheel of the electrified Cadillac VISTIQ and OPTIQ. Plus, uBreakiFix CEO talks Xbox.
Feb 14, 2025

We have 4 great guests on this week’s new episode of Tech It OutFrom the 2015 CIAS auto show, I sit down John Cockburn, Chief Engineer for the Cadillac OPTIQ, and Jeff MacDonald, Chief Engineer for the Cadillac VISTIQ, to hear about this pair of sleek new electric vehiclesuBreakiFix by Asurion -- a leading tech repair company that specializes in same-day repairs for smartphones, tablets, and computers -- has a new announcement for gamers. We’re joined by uBreakiFix CEO, Dave BarbutoAs if mortgage payments and property taxes weren’t bad enough, soaring energy costs can...

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Are you ready for some football?! We talk tech tied to Super Bowl LIX with Verizon. Also, Hiya breaks down new scams, and much more!
Feb 07, 2025

We have four great guests on this week’s fresh episode of Tech It OutTo “kick” things off, Verizon has made a huge investment in the wireless infrastructure in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX. We’re joined by Leo Perreault, VP of Network Engineering and Operations at VerizonTech expert Amber Mac is also in the house! She talks with us about Safer Internet Day coming up on February 11 – and the simple things you can do to better safeguard your family onlineSpeaking of cybersecurity, Hiya is on the program to share the latest scams you need to know about, plus they...

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Don’t be lured by ‘romance scams’! Visa is on Tech It Out, as well as McAfee’s CTO, who provides helpful cybersecurity tips
Jan 31, 2025

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which is a prime time for ‘romance scams.’ I’m joined by Dan Munson, Director on the Global Fraud Investigation Team at Visa, on what to look out forSpeaking of cybersecurity, we’ll also have on the show Steve Grobman, McAfee’s Chief Technology Officer, who shares info about the company’s latest report, the “Scamiverse,” and what you need to know to avoid falling victim to these relentless cybercriminals  Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your partnership on Tech It Out

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Q&A with Samsung about its new AI-powered Galaxy S25 devices! Plus, Intel and Abbott share their top CES highlights
Jan 25, 2025

I catch up with Samsung’s Blake Gaiser, Head of Smartphone Product Management, at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, to hear all about the incredible AI features backed into the new family of Samsung Galaxy S25 devicesFrom laptops and desktops to automotive news, we’ll learn about Intel’s highlights from CES with Asma Aziz, Marketing Director for the Americas, at IntelCalled ‘Lingo,’ we’ll get the 4-1-1 on a new biowearable from Abbott – and find out how it differs from the Freestyle Libre device for those with diabetes -- I interview Pamela Nisevich Bede, Global Nutritionist at Abbott’s Lin...

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Tech to protect your home from wildfires, plus the skinny on the GrandPad tablet, and more 2025 CES highlights
Jan 17, 2025

Did you know there is tech that can help prevent your home going up in flames? I catch up with Frontline Wildfire Defense’s Harry Statter, founder and CEO, on how their system worksIt’s a purpose-built tablet for aging adults (75 years of age and older) called GrandPad. Joining us is Scott Lien, CEO & Co-Founder of GrandPad, on how this device was designed for this dynamic demographicRecorded at the recent AWS Re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, Modulate.AI’s Terry Chen talks with us about how its AI tool can prevent hearing inappropriate or abusive language when playing online multip...

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That’s a wrap! Highlights from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – Part 1
Jan 10, 2025

The massive CES tech convention wrapped up in Las Vegas, where we produced this week’s podcast.  This show brings you the best of the show!We’re joined by Lance Ulanoff, Editor at Large at Tech Radar, as well as tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong, who both share some memorable products from the show – and I’ll share some of my top picks, tooFrank Lee, with LG Electronics’ Home Entertainment Marketing, joins me to chat about new TVs – including the wild and wonderful transparent and wireless SIGNATURE T OLED television. Hear all about this technological marvel coming in DecemberThank you to Intel...

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ENCORE PRESENTATION! SanDisk launches first-of-its kind drive + Amazon talks pet tech, celeb Kevin Wendt on air purifiers, and IBM on AI
Jan 03, 2025

SanDisk Desk Drive fuses huge capacity with fast speeds! Learn all about it here first, with Christina Garza, Director of Product Marketing at Western DigitalBachelorette alum and firefighter Kevin Wendt drops by to talk about the first air purifier from LGHave dogs or cats? Amazon’s Melissa Mohr, Director of Smart Home, is a guest on Tech It Out, to share what’s new and innovative for your furry friendsPhaedra Boinodiris, IBM Consulting's Global Leader for Trustworthy AI, stop by to talk “generative AI” ethics and governanceThank you to Intel and Visa for your incredible support!

Duration: 00:39:08
ENCORE PRESENTATION! Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler joins us to chat about his new book about ‘Singularity,’
Dec 27, 2024

It’s an uncomfortable topic but an important one – there is a growing issue of “sextortion” among teens. We’re joined by Mila Araujo from NFP about what it is and what to do about itAre we approaching the point where technology, including A.I., is advancing beyond human control? A new book explores this big question, penned by astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler. The author joins us to chat about The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of HumanityI share a handful of “smart home” innovations to save you time, money, and aggravationThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Dig

Duration: 00:39:08
Happy holidays, Tech It Out listeners! Merry Christmas! We still have a new show for you this week
Dec 20, 2024

You know about the Ring video doorbell family from Amazon, of course, but here we’ll learn all about Smart Video Search. We’re joined by Eric Kuhn, Ring’s General Manager of Experiences and SubscriptionsTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us with his last-minute gadget gift guide – and I’ll share some great picks, tooWe’ll also find out about Excurio’s immersive experiences that fuse mixed reality with history, geography, artwork, and more. We catch up with Excurio’s Executive Director Catherine Seys to get the skinny on The Horizon of Khufu, Life Chronicles, and Tonight with the Impressionists P...

Duration: 00:39:12
Four great gadget gift guides! And hot tech from AWS Re:Invent in Las Vegas.
Dec 13, 2024

It’s an all-female line-up on this week’s new Tech It Out. Girl power, indeed, with five different interviews.Four tech experts share their gadget gift guides: Carley Knobloch, Meredith Sinclair, Amber Mac, and Stephanie HumphreyA robot that can copy your paint strokes? This is a boon for painters (read: revenue generator!) and for collectors (who can’t afford the original, but can do much better than a print)! At AWS Re:Invent in Sin City, I sit down with Chloe Ryan, CEO & Founder of Acrylic RoboticsThank you to Intel, Visa, SanDisk and Slickdeals

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Tech It Out is in Vegas! We’ve got the scoop on Amazon’s big AWS announcements, plus gadget gift ideas, and Visa shares deets on a new kind
Dec 06, 2024

Covering the AWS Re: Invent convention from Sin City, I’ll share the big news from the show, plus I interview Yami Payano, CEO from Sign Speaker about a revolutionary new tool for deaf and the hard of hearing, as well as .lumen’s CEO Cornel Amariei about its high-tech glasses that let blind and visually impaired people navigate around townBe the first to learn about Visa Flexible Credential, a brand new way to pay, as we hear from Mark Nelson, Head of Consumer ProductsDigital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares some gadget gift ideas, and I’ll also share some sugges...

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Happy Thanksgiving long weekend, Tech it Out listeners! Visa talks holiday scams, ViewSonic shares what’s new with monitors
Nov 29, 2024

The are Grinches upon us. Instead of stealing your presents from under the tree, they’re attempting to lift cash out of your wallets. And so, James Mirfin, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Risk and Identity Solutions at Visa, tells us about timely scams to watch out for -- and how to fight backIn the market for a new monitor? Or shopping for a loved one? ViewSonic’s Alex Lane, Product Manager chats with us about its gaming monitors, portable monitors, and moreTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares gadget and game gift ideas – many of which are on sale betwee...

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and gadget gift ideas, plus game/tech personality Maka talks LG monitors
Nov 23, 2024

We have three tech experts on the show to suggest some holiday game and gadget gift ideas – Carley Knobloch, Evette Rios, and Mario Armstrong – each of whom share some great suggestionsI’ll also share some Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals – like $50 off the all-new pink WD_Black P10 Game drive (2TB model) -- plus a free beanie with purchase!YouTuber and Twich celeb “Maka,” a gaming and tech reviewer, joins us to talk about LG monitors for gamers (and OLED TVs, too, a little)Thank you to Intel, Visa, and SanDisk

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Top tips to scoring a Black Friday deal -- with Slickdeals! Plus, how to start your very own podcast, and more
Nov 15, 2024

Slickdeals has saved me a ton of cash over the past few years. How does it work? We’re joined by Vitaly Pecharsky, Head of Deals at Slickdeals. He also shares what you need to know about Black FridaySpeaking of Black Friday, tech lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey joins us with some techy ideas, like a portable printer, holiday string lights, and moreLet’s talk podcasting! We’re joined by author Amanda Cupido – hot on the heels of the second edition of her new book – so you can be the next Joe Rogan or Alex CooperThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Di

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Is your tech really listening to you? Also, saving money with the Flipp app, email marketing with Constant Contact, and more!
Nov 08, 2024

Does it seem a little too coincidental that you see ads for something you just talked about with your friends? We’re joined by Haider Sarmad, Executive Director at 247 Labs – a web and app development studio – about whether smart assistants like Alexa and Google are really listening (and what to do about it)Whether it’s your weekly grocery haul or gadget gifts you’ll be purchasing on Black Friday, why spend more than you need to? Save money with the free Flipp app, as we’ll hear from Micheal Silverman, CEO of the companySpeaking of Black Friday, we’re going to be ma...

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Melissa Maker from YouTube’s ‘Clean My Space’ talks high-tech appliances, plus a 14-year-old inventor, Dinos Alive roars into Toronto.
Nov 01, 2024

What were YOU doing at age 14?! Ninth grader Sirish Subash is the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, and $25,000, and so he joins us to chat about his winning invention!YouTube star of Clean My Space, Melissa Maker, is on the show, in partnership with LG, to chat about smart appliances, energy conservation, and moreDo the kids or grandkids love dinosaurs? Maybe you, too? We learn all about the exhibit, Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience, in several cities -- and now Toronto. I sit down with Eric Paquette, Director of Public Relations at CavaliaNeed a great gadget gift for u...

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Tips to avoid getting scammed with NETGEAR, plus AI-powered golf simulations, laptops for content creators
Oct 25, 2024

We catch up with renowned photographer Alen Palander, Creative Director of Palander Studios, about how he leverages artificial intelligence (AI) on a LG gram Pro laptop, to spice up his work!Love golf? We’re joined by TruGolf’s Dr. Nico Darras, to discuss the latest advancements in golf simulatorsPoppy Simpson, Product Marketing Manager for NETGEAR Armor, joins us to share the results of a new survey about which age group is more cyberaware – and cybersecure -- than others. The results may surprise you!I share 4 ways to stop porch pirates in their tracksThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digita

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Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler joins us to chat about his new book about ‘Singularity,’ plus how to fight back against ‘sextortion’
Oct 18, 2024

It’s an uncomfortable topic but an important one – there is a growing issue of “sextortion” among teens. We’re joined by Mila Araujo from NFP about what it is and what to do about itAre we approaching the point where technology, including A.I., is advancing beyond human control? A new book explores this big question, penned by astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler. The author joins us to chat about The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of HumanityI share a handful of “smart home” innovations to save you time, money, and aggravationThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Dig

Duration: 00:39:08
Zayo explains what a DDoS attack is and how to protect yourself (and your business) + a twist on kids headphones (it’s really cool)
Oct 11, 2024

StoryPhones is an awesome idea, and so we’ll have Petur Olafsson on the show to explain what they are. He’s the Founder and CEO of ONANOFF, the folks behind StoryPhonesTo talk to us about a growing threat called DDoS attacks and share other cybersecurity tips -- to better protect your data and your wallet – we also have on the show Shawn Edwards, Chief Security Officer of ZayoTech expert and entrepreneur extraordinaire Amber Mac joins us to share some great tools and tips to help celebrate October, which is Small Business MonthThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:08
Samsung doubles down on Galaxy AI and new devices, Segway launches a new robotic lawnmower, and more!
Oct 04, 2024

Powered by Galaxy AI, learn about new smartphones, tablets and watches with Drew Blackard, VP of Mobile Product Management for Samsung Electronics AmericaYou likely know Segway as a high-tech people mover, but the company has released its latest robotic lawn mower, the Navimow Series. We’re joined by Wayne Kreifels, Head of Sales for North AmericaTech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch is on the show to share some fun family tech to help ease into the new seasonI also share some cost-effective small business ideas to help your company remain productive, competitive and profitableThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:08
Get the deets from HP Imagine + eSIMs for travelers, and new Fujifilm Instax camera and printers
Sep 27, 2024

Recorded at HP imagine in Palo Alto, I sit down with Sam Chang to talk AI PCs, and Poly’s Helen Sheirbon and Greg Baribault to talk accessories like cameras and headsetsIf you’re traveling overseas, try Always Mobile and its eSIM solutions, which will be much easier and cheaper than roaming with your wireless carrier. I interview Mike Stanford, Founder and President, of Always MobileFujifilm’s Billy Luong joins me to chat about its latest Instax camera, the Pal, and new portable and wireless printersThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:06
How to get discounted groceries with the ‘Too Good To Go’ app, plus Cadillac talks ‘Opulent Velocity’ futuristic car concept + more
Sep 20, 2024

The “Too Good To Go” is a win-win: consumers can buy food for their family at a reduced price while stores/restaurants can monetize unsold food that’d normally throw out. I sit down with Sarah Soteroff from Too Good to Go North America.Turn your stash into cash! You probably have hundred of items you don’t use that you could sell and line your pockets. We talk with Robert Kim, CEO of Karrot North America, about the app that connects buyers with sellers in your neighborhoodI love covering the latest innovations in automotive technology. And so, I’m thrilled t...

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‘Encore Presentation’ of Tech It Out, with filmmaker Kevin Smith, plus Hisense’s 100-inch TV, new dating apps, and more
Sep 13, 2024

His name may be ordinary, but he’s anything but! 15-time moviemaker Kevin Smith joins me to chat about health and wellness tech, the 40th anniversary of the Mac, and moreHisense now has its 100-inch 4K QLED TV on sale. Hisense’s Lindsay Takashima shares what to look for in a new televisionWe’ll learn about a music-centric dating app called Vinylly with its cofounder Rachel Van NortwickThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:07
A laptop that lasts up to 27 hours between charges?! I chat with Intel and ASUS at IFA in Berlin. Plus, “Smell-o-Vision” for your TV is here
Sep 06, 2024

From IFA 2024 in Berlin, we learn about the Intel Core Ultra “Series 2” laptops, with Josh Newman, Vice President of Client Computing Group, and General Manager, Product Marketing and Management, at IntelAlso at IFA in Berlin, I sit down with Galip Fu, Global Marketing Director for Consumer PC at ASUS. We hear all about its latest Zenbooks and Vivobooks unveiled at IFA 2024‘Smell-o-Vision’ is back, of sorts. As we her from Casey Bunce, President of Elevated Perceptions, MovieScent leverages AI to release real-time scents based on what’s happening on-screen.Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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Rock you like a hurricane – so long as your cell service keeps working. Verizon explains how. Also, IBM talk AI at the US Open.
Aug 30, 2024

A storms a brewin’! Verizon’s Mark Paff, Director of Business Continuity and Event Management at Verizon, explains how the carrier keeps its network going in adverse weatherThe US Open is here, it’s a great time to chat with IBM on how AI is changing the game. We chat with Kristi Kolski at IBM Sports and Entertainment PartnershipsYou may have an alarm system for your home and one for your car, but what about one for YOU when you’re traveling? Learn all about the smartphone-sized ArmorSiren with its President and CEO, Bruce DubinskyThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western

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Back to school tech, Visa chats about its ‘digital emergency replacement card,’ and the force is strong with the new Star Wars game
Aug 23, 2024

What happens if you misplace your Visa card? This is even more frustrating while traveling. Visa’s Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore, Head of Issuing Solutions, talks to us about this new (and free) serviceUbisoft’s new Star Wars Outlaws game is almost here and so I sit down with actress Humberly González and Navid Khavari, Narrative Director on the gameTech expert Amber Mac joins me to talk about cool tools for school, and I share some of my top picks, tooThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:08
Save money on your hotel room AFTER you’ve booked it, with Pruvo! Plus, classic radio shows with Carl Amari & Roblox gets into movie tix
Aug 16, 2024

Legendary radio producer and host Carl Amari joins us to talk about keeping ‘old time radio’ alive today, including podcasts and clubs that send you new episodes weeklyRoblox has nearly 80 million daily active users – but it’s not just about games. Roblox’s Todd Lichten chats about buying movie tickets and experiencing the flick in unique ways -- inside of the virtual worldIt’s one of my favorite travel apps: Pruvo helps you score a better deal on a hotel room you’ve already booked. Doron Nadivi, Chief Digital Officer, explains how it worksThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:08
Can you guess what’s the no. 1 VR game in the world? Also, travel hacks, the ‘Bubble Planet’ exhibit, and back to school gear
Aug 09, 2024

Tech expert Mario Armstrong shares some “back to school” suggestions for students of all ages (and their parents)The most popular virtual reality game in the world? I’m joined by Kerestell Smith from Another Axiom, responsible for the massive hit, Gorilla Tag, which has exceeded $100 million dollars in revenue and with over 10 million players, says the companyI sit down with Hamza El Azhar, co-producer of Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience, a touring exhibit. We chat about the appeal of a live and in-person experience for families and friendsI’ll share some travel hacks for travelers, to help you save money, t...

Duration: 00:39:06
An app that pays you for walking?! Plus, Intel rocks the Summer Olympic Games, two ‘Raptors Uprising’ stars talk gaming monitors, and more
Aug 02, 2024

Glued to the 2024 Summer Olympics? What you won’t see on TV is Athlete 365, an AI chatbot for the 11,000 athletes, powered by Intel. Joining us to share the deets is Asma Aziz, Marketing Lead for the Americas at Intel.If you take walks around your neighborhood, how cool would it be to be paid to do so? I catch with Yves Benchimol, CEO of WeWard, an app that lets you redeem your steps for cash, gift cards, or donations to charitiesI also sit down with esports athletes, Rafel “Crush” Davis, the Raptors Uprising Gaming Club’s (RUGC) power forward, and Coach Nick, t...

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Furries are on Tech It Out! Learn all about this fascinating subculture. Plus, the ‘Be Fake’ app + Nex Playground gaming
Jul 26, 2024

Fur real, I catch up with Gillian Martin (OakleysCreations.com) and her partner Samuel Rocazella (FursuitGlasses.com), who aren’t just Furries, but they also create and sell items for others to wear, including fursuits and accessories.Nex Playground is a motion-based gaming console. Get the scoop on how YOU are the controller. We chat with Nex’s CEO David LeeYou’ve heard of the BeReal app, but you’ll probably like BeFake better. Find out why when we chat with Kristen Garcia Dumont, CEO of Alias TechnologiesThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:08
The world’s first official Pickleball videogame?! Plus, AT&T talks Samsung Ring (a carrier exclusive) & author Meredith Sinclair
Jul 19, 2024

From new foldable and flippable phones to smarter smartwatches to a smart ring, AT&Ts’ Jeff Howard – VP of Mobile Devices and Accessories – joins us with the scoop on all things SamsungYou knew this was coming: PPA Pickleball Tour 2025 – the video game – is now available. We’ll have a ball with our guest Bobby King, VP and GM of FarSight StudiosCool tech for a hot summer? TV personality and author Meredith Sinclair shares some affordable gadgets for summer fun including high-tech and rideable floaties, Bluetooth karaoke microphones, and much moreThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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Bonjour from France! Here at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked. We have a great show for you.
Jul 12, 2024

From Galaxy Unpacked in Paris, I sit down with Blake Gaiser, Director of Smartphone Product Management at Samsung Electronics America. We chat about the new Galaxy AI-powered devices.Guitar players, listen up. We’ll learn all about the Jamstack 2 portable amp you can mount to your guitar – with a ton of tech under the hood – as we learn from Chris Prendergast, Founder and CEO of Jamstack.  Also, Zoho’s “LSP” joins us on Tech It Out, to share what’s new with the impressive (and affordable) Zoho productivity suite for businesses big and small.Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:07
‘Encore Presentation’ of Tech It Out, with filmmaker Kevin Smith, plus Hisense’s 100-inch TV, new dating apps, and more
Jul 05, 2024

His name may be ordinary, but he’s anything but! 15-time moviemaker Kevin Smith joins me to chat about health and wellness tech, the 40th anniversary of the Mac, and moreHisense now has its 100-inch 4K QLED TV on sale. Hisense’s Lindsay Takashima shares what to look for in a new televisionWe’ll learn about a music-centric dating app called Vinylly with its cofounder Rachel Van NortwickThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:07
The future of payments with Visa! Also, the ‘Radio Retropolis’ podcast, JobSnap app, and more
Jun 28, 2024

How we’re paying for things is changing – fast! We’re joined by Visa’s Mark Nelsen, Head of Consumer Payment Products, to share today’s (and tomorrow’s) transaction trendsThose awesome radio plays popularized between the 1940s and 1960s are kept alive today with podcasts like Radio Retropolis. We’re joined by host Jim Romanovich, a radio/television historianNeed stuff done around the home? We catch up with James Albis, Founder & CEO of an app called JobSnapThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Duration: 00:39:07
Details on a giveaway: an Intel-powered AI PC! Plus, Reolink cameras, drone shows, tech for seniors, and more!
Jun 21, 2024

I’ll share deets of my Facebook Live chat, about “AI PCs,” on Sunday June 23rd and how I’ll be giving away a sweet Intel-powered Acer laptopFirst up on the show, we learn why drone light shows may be superior to fireworks displays. We’re joined by Pixis Drones and its President Bernard OzarowskiLearn about affordable indoor and outdoor security cameras for your home with Reolink and its VP for North America, Guy PithieWe also learn about tech for seniors with renowned tech expert Amber MacAnd finally, tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some summer gadget ideas and tr

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It’s Episode 350! On the show: “AI PC 101” with Intel, Visa talks Gen Z expectations, and Tetris turns 40!
Jun 14, 2024

We kick off today’s show with Maya Rogers and Henk Rogers from The Tetris Company, on the iconic game’s 40th anniversary. We look back and peek ahead, too!You’ve no doubt heard of an “AI PC,” so what the heck is it? We’ll be joined by Intel’s Robert Hallock, VP and GM of Client AI and Technical Marketing. He shares the deets on AI PCs and Intel Core Ultra-powered laptopsAnother Rob joins us on “Tech It Out”! Fresh off his talk about “How Digital Natives Are Shaping the Future of Payments,” we’re joined by Rob Cameron, Global Head of...

Duration: 00:39:07
Gadget gift ideas for ‘dads and grads’ + the CareAware platform for ‘aging in place,’ Wi-Fi 7 101, and more!
Jun 07, 2024

Father’s Day is coming up June 16th, and so we look at a handful of gadget ideas for the dad (or grad) on your gift list this JuneGet the 4-1-1 on Wi-Fi 7 with TP-Link. We’re joined by Jens Hennings to break down the significance of this emerging wireless standardHave aging parents who want to live alone at home? We learn about CareAware, a new Wi-Fi motion-based sensing solution for aging adults and their remote caregivers. We’re joined by Dr. Taj Manku, Founder and CEO of Cognitive Systems.We also have a special guest, Azzedine Downes, CEO of IFA...

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Best of the VivaTech conference – Part 2, from Paris. We talk AI for good, Acer’s latest laptops, and much more
May 31, 2024

This is Part 2 of my broadcast from VivaTech, Europe’s biggest tech and startup show with 165,000 attendees. I’ll play 3 more interviews from the VivaTech showroom floor: Oncoustics AI, Mapped In, and Au-Zone Technologies.Acer stops by to chat about its AI-infused Swift 14, one of the first Microsoft CoPilot+ machines. I catch up with Eric Ackerson, Acer Senior Manager of Product Marketing and Brand Management  Also on the show, tech expert Mario Armstrong on great gadget gift ideas for Dads and GradsThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital, for your support!

Duration: 00:39:05
Bonjour! Live from Paris, it’s VivaTech 2024! We talk AI on this first of two special ‘Tech It Out’ episodes
May 24, 2024

This is Part of 1 of my broadcast from VivaTech, billed as Europe’s biggest tech and startup show.We kick things off with Trusting Pixels and its founder, Alexander Jacquet, about how its AI can detect manipulated and misleading videos from advertisers.Why is your baby crying?! We’re also joined by Charles Onu, CEO and Co-Founder of Ubenwa Health to tell us all about the Nanni AI app for smartphonesAlso on the show. Dr. Garth Graham, Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health, at YouTube. He stops by to tell us all about YouTube HealthThank you to Inte...

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How to track (and retrieve) your stolen car! Plus, Metro by T-Mobile drops a crazy “free phone” deal, a new real estate platform, and more!
May 17, 2024

I catch up with Invoxia’s CEO, Clément Moreau, on how its GPS tracking system works to find your stolen car – and other tips to preventing car theftLearn about a new prepaid plan with Metro by T-Mobile, involving a new smartphone every year. We’ll get the 4-1-1 from Clint Patterson, Prepaid Chief Marketing OfficerLooking to buy or sell your home? Nathan Dart, Senior Vice President of FinalOffer.com joins us to talk about its “transparency platform.”I’ll share some smart home tech from the likes of Vivint, Amazon, Levoit, and Cync by GEThank you to Intel, Visa, and Wes...

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SanDisk launches first-of-its kind drive + Amazon talks pet tech, celeb Kevin Wendt on air purifiers, and IBM on AI
May 10, 2024

SanDisk Desk Drive fuses huge capacity with fast speeds! Learn all about it here first, with Christina Garza, Director of Product Marketing at Western DigitalBachelorette alum and firefighter Kevin Wendt drops by to talk about the first air purifier from LGHave dogs or cats? Amazon’s Melissa Mohr, Director of Smart Home, is a guest on Tech It Out, to share what’s new and innovative for your furry friendsPhaedra Boinodiris, IBM Consulting's Global Leader for Trustworthy AI, stop by to talk “generative AI” ethics and governanceThank you to Intel and Visa for your incredible support!

Duration: 00:39:08
How to send messages to loved ones AFTER you die + protect your identity with Aura, and the Doroni H1-X flying car!
May 03, 2024

Wish there was an “all in one” cybersecurity suite that protects your entire family? We’ll kick off the show with Hari Ravichandran, Founder and CEO of Aura, a company that offers intelligent digital safety solutionsCool or creepy? Eternal Applications lets you leave messages for loved ones after you pass on from this Earth. I catch up with company founder Chris JalbertYou can put a deposit down for a new flying car, the H-1X from Doroni Aerospace. We talk to Doron Merdinger, CEO and Founder, about this upcoming eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle)Thank you to Intel, Visa...

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‘World Password Day’ tips with Bitwarden + an eco-friendly shower, spring tech, and ‘National Small Business Week’ tech suggestions
Apr 26, 2024

Cut down on your water and energy bills. We kick things off with Alisha McFetridge, co-founder and CEO of Rainstick, a new shower system that cuts residential water usage in halfWorld Password Day is coming up on Thursday, May 2, which is a perfect time to discuss good password hygiene and why it‘s time to use a password manager. We’re joined by Bitwarden’s Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer OfficerTo help celebrate National Small Business Week (April 28-May 5), I share a handful of tech tools for businesses to thriveTech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch joins us to discuss great gadgets for famili...

Duration: 00:39:07
Down with tech! Comedian Nathan Macintosh on Tech It Out + Earth Day interviews, Adobe gets AI, and more
Apr 19, 2024

Hot off the heels of his new stand-up special and an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, we’re joined by comedian Nathan Macintosh, who hilariously laments about tech nerds running the world!Earth Day is April 22 and so we’ve got great guests on the show, like tech expert Amber Mac, on today’s most sustainable tech, and a Yellowstone National Park documentary, Seismic, with Canon Explorer of Light Chas Glatzer and Canon Creator Nathan Lee AllenYou won’t believe what your PDFs can do. We learn all about the new Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant with best-selling author a...

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Is it time to buy your dog a tracking collar? Plus, highlights from a Google convention, a new toothbrush that cleans teeth in 10 seconds.
Apr 12, 2024

A high-tech dog collar, called SpotOn, is both a wireless fence and tracking system if your furry friend gets loose. We catch up with Sung Vivathana, VP of Engineering at SpotOn, on how it works.Brush your teeth in only 10 seconds?! All the way from France, we chat with Benjamin Cohen from Y-Brush about a radically different toothbrush that looks more like a mouthguardAI helps you do more in less time. At Google Cloud Next ’24, I chat with Laura Mae Martin, Executive Productivity Advisor at Google, about Workspace apps like Gmail and the new Google Vids, enhanced with Gemini AIHow to p...

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Don’t damage your smartphone’s camera during the solar eclipse! We explain what to do. Plus, Visa’s cyber tips, T-Mobile, and more.
Apr 05, 2024

I explain how you can ruin your smartphone’s camera sensor while trying to shoot the sun on Monday. Here’s how to avoid any damage12 simple ways to protect yourself in the digital age, with Visa’s James Mirfin, SVP, Global Head of Risk and Identity SolutionsOn a related note, T-Mobile’s Steve Carlson is in the house, to share the latest on its free Scam Shield app, to fight back against spammers and scammersTied to summer travel, Google hosted an event in NYC, and so I play a pair of interviews on leveraging Google Search and Google Maps while vac...

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Happy Easter to Tech It Out listeners! It’s World Backup Day, and so Western Digital gives us tips. Plus, protecting online purchases.
Mar 29, 2024

March 31st is World Backup Day, and so who better to ask for advice (and what’s new in external drives) than Nitin Kachhwaha, Director of Product Management at Western DigitalLike to buy or sell things online at Facebook Marketplace and other classifieds apps/sites? Learn how not to get scammed with Kirk Simpson, Co-Founder and CEO of goConfirmSpring has sprung, and so I’ll share some of my favorite gadgets and other tech – just in time for the new seasoniPhone is the no. 1 smartphone in the country, by far, and so I share a handful of lesser-known tips and tricks...

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Marvel or DC? We talk comic books with ‘Silver Snail’! Plus, Diageo chats scotch whisky tech, Blacklyte gaming chairs, and more
Mar 22, 2024

All the way from Scotland, we chat with Ewan Morgan from Diageo about what techy things are going on at the Port Ellen Distillery. Visit diageorareandexceptional.com/ww for moreThe iconic Silver Snail comic book store is about to turn 50 and so we catch up with co-owner Brian Hamelin about what’s hot, Marvel vs. DC, and many other popular books to flip through this SpringSpeaking of the Spring, I catch up with digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong for some of his hot picks for the seasonBlacklyte joins us to talk about its light-up gaming chairs and desks. It’s a relat...

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Off to the races at the Kentucky Derby! We chat with Verizon about its involvement and why + Pioneer DJ spins its latest gear.
Mar 15, 2024

What does the largest wireless carrier in the country have to do with the Kentucky Derby? We get the answer when I catch up with Verizon’s Earl Struble and Scott HansenIf you’ve ever dreamt of being a DJ – either for fun, or for your side hustle – hear what Pioneer DJ has for you to unleash your inner Tiesto. We’re joined by Jay Brannan at AlphaTheta, the parent company to Pioneer DJ.Toronto-based RYSE has is selling its affordable SmartShade, which is a super easy yet versatile way to motorize any window shades with a beaded chain. We get the dee...

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IBM X-Force shares how to protect yourself over National Consumer Protection Week + new routers, smart home tech, and filmmaker Kevin Smith
Mar 08, 2024

What’s new in wireless routers for the home? We’re joined by D-Link’s Peter Marino with all the deetsScammers are getting smarter thanks to AI, as we hear from Michelle Alvarez from IBM X-ForceTech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch is in the house – well, at a showcase home near Las Vegas, on the heels of the NAHB International Builder Show. We learn about new smart home techLegendary filmmaker Kevin Smith geeks out with me over ChatGPT, and moreThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital, for your support!

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LG talks about its transparent TV + protecting your vacation against bad weather, and more
Mar 01, 2024

Making a huge splash at the recent 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the LG SIGNATURE T is the world’s first transparent 4K OLED TV. Our guest, LG’s Gilles Perrera, will explain what it can do – and hey, it’s wireless, too.A company and platform called Sensible Weather gives you money back – the same day! – if there’s bad weather while away on your trip. Hear how it works and the differences between it and traditional travel insurance. I sit down with Sensible Weather’s CEO and co-founder, Nick CavanaughEver heard of Atmosfy? Already in more than 10,000 citi...

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A ‘cure’ for deadly food allergies? Plus, Google Gemini 101, Cadillac talks about its electrified future, and tips to stopping robocalls
Feb 23, 2024

Do you (or have family members who) carry an EpiPen? This might be a thing of the past, as we hear from Dr. Randhawa from The Food Allergy Institute, the first medical tech company to use AI to diagnose and treat potentially fatal food allergiesSpeaking of AI, we’ll learn all about Google Gemini, a new generative app and site billed as a “ChatGPT killer,” and this includes a free-to-use image generation feature. We talk with Google’s Jules WalterCadillac’s Michael Stapleton, Director of Interior Design, joins me from the Canadian International Autoshow to tell us what’s coming next from Ca...

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Fight back against romance scams with McAfee + ChargeFUZE kiosks, Advil Head Settings, and more with filmmaker Kevin Smith!
Feb 16, 2024

McAfee’s CTO Steve Grobman chats with us about the rise of AI-related cyberattacks (including deep fakes), and romance scams, and how not to fall victim to them!Is your smartphone battery down to 5% and you’re at a concert or sports venue? We learn about ChargeFUZE kiosks that let you rent power banks on the cheap. On the show is Fuze Technology’s CEO Brandon AfariGamers, here’s how to reduce the odds of getting headaches when we chat with Dr. Séamas Weech, a research scientist, in partnership with AdvilMore with renowned filmmaker Kevin Smith on Tech It Out. We c...

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Apple Vision Pro impressions, SanDisk honors Black History Month, and new OnePlus smartphones
Feb 09, 2024

Apple’s mixed reality headset, called Vision Pro, is now available. I catch up with Luke Richey at Gravity Jack to talk with us all about it. Hint: He thinks it may change the world!In celebration of Black History Month, we learn about the “Afrofuturism Edition” of SanDisk’s Extreme Portable SSD (solid state drive), with the awesome Brian PridgeonA pair of new OnePlus smartphones are now available – and garnering quite a bit of buzz. We talk with Marcel Campos from ONEPLUS North America.Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital, for your support!

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How to stop robocallers. Plus, more with filmmaker Kevin Smith, track luggage, and free TV streaming
Feb 02, 2024

Filmmaker Kevin Smith joins us once again, this time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the BlackBerry, plus discover Easter eggs on DVDs, and moreTruecaller chats about its free app that blocks robocallers and scammers from calling youGet the skinny on the popular Gatsby app, which shows you where you can stream movies and TV showsLost luggage? Why use AirTags when you can leverage LuggageCam. Hear how it works.Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital, for your support!

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Kevin Smith is in the house! We talk tech with the legendary filmmaker. Plus, Hisense’s 100-inch TV on sale for Super Bowl, and more.
Jan 26, 2024

His name be ordinary, but he’s anything but! 15-time moviemaker Kevin Smith joins me to chat about health and wellness tech, the 40th anniversary of the Mac, and moreHisense now has its 100-inch 4K QLED TV on sale, ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. Hisense’s Lindsay Takashima shares what to look for in a new televisionValentine’s Day is coming up, and so we’ll learn about a music-centric dating app called Vinylly with its cofounder Rachel Van NortwickThank you to Intel, the CSGA (Cyber Security Global Alliance), Visa, and Western Digital, for your support!

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The Best of Samsung’s ‘Unpacked’! Get the skinny on the new Galaxy S24 devices, powered by Galaxy AI + ‘Phonography’ tips & more
Jan 19, 2024

Broadcasting from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose, I sit down with Blake Gaiser to chat about the new S24 Series smartphones and the crazy artificial intelligence (AI) powering new experiencesAlso at Galaxy Unpacked, I interview technology journalist and photographer Ted Kritsonis for a handful of ‘Phonography’ tips. We learn how to take better photos with any smartphone you ownTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with a few more gadget picks from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las VegasThank you to Intel, the CSGA (Cyber Security Global Alliance), Visa, and Western Digital, for your support!

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