Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan Show

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The 1 thing Millennials and Gen Z want for a holiday gift
Is this the smartest phone feature/app ever?
Why dumb phones are coming back and why you may want one

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How Spotify determines your listening age and why you are OLDA great Texas getaway - GeorgetownHoliday gift guide for all ages - drones, cars, liquor

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These are the early Black Friday deals you needWhy you should consider Sling TV's one-day pass for $1Why Ford is selling pre-owned vehicles on Amazon

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How to get your YouTube TV $20 creditApple launces a Digital ID that can be used for TSA entry (finally!)Review:  OnePlus smartphone. Best phone battery life ever?

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Breaking down the Disney/ABC/ESPN vs YouTube TV dispute. What to do.Review: Tern Vektron S10 eBike. The only way to rollSora Video Ai app just released for Android. Amazing features but beware of the self-created deepfakes.

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Review: HOVERAir X1 ProMax, one of the simplest drones to use and controlShould you download the new ChatGPT browser?Review: RAM 2500 Rebel Crew cab is a beast of a truck

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Can the internet really be taken down by an Amazon server outage? How to prepare for the futureHow to spot a fake AI videoEV sales are slowing down but electric bikes are the new rage. How to buy one.

Today on The High Tech Texan Show: We put United Airlines’ new Starlink high-speed WiFi to the test—how fast is it, and what’s the real cost? Find out if your smartphone is truly waterproof or just pretending to be. Plus, reviews of the Vantrue N5S dashcam and the ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device. All that and more from the show that keeps you plugged in, powered up, and ahead of the tech curve.

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- Amazon Prime Day Deals gone bad
- Review - 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor
- How to buy an outdoor security webcam

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A workaround to get an EV "tax credit" now that the deadline has passedReviews: Vantrue N5S dashcam, Yarbo robot lawnmowerBest deals to get this week for the final Amazon Prime Days of the year

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The best/worst streaming sticks on the market todayAmazon Prime Big Deal Days products already on sale ahead of Oct. 7Review: 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum

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These deals are already on sale 2 weeks before Amazon's next Prime DaysMeta launches the next gen of new wearable glasses which could change everythingAuto Reviews:  Nissan Z, Ford Mustang Mach-E

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How long can I go without reviewing the new batch of iPhones? (surprisingly long)How to watch the NFL Sunday Ticket without paying a subscriptionWith 2 weeks to go before EV tax credits expire, here is a guide to see if now is a good time to buy

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Once and for all: Is your phone listening to you?How to hide your number when calling someone and how to reverse number lookupAmazon is ending a big benefit for prime numbers at the end of September.

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Last-minute streaming deals for football season TV watchingBet on everything...why prediction market apps are flourishing and legalEV demand is surging, at least for the next 32 days. Here's why...

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How to get a pool installed in your yard in under 3 hoursLearn how to FaceTime video chat between an iPhone and an Android phoneREVIEW: 2025 RAM 2500 Limited Longhorn and what DEF is

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AOL dial-up service is ovah. What to do if you still want slow, cheap internet serviceWhy banning cell phones in school is not the best ideaDeals on NFL Sunday Ticket and freebies for college students

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Back-To-School: Get these FREE software apps and service for studentsJust how far can an EV go on a single charge? A world record was just brokenWhy VPNs and eSIM cards for you phone are a must-have

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Back-To-School ideas including a Bluetooth tracker for your kids' shoesInterview: Airalo eSim may be the solution to your communication needs when traveling internationallyWhy the NFL's new virtual measuring system still doesn't cut it 

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Must have Back-To-School items your kids need (all grades)Google's new app lets you virtually try on clothes. But do they make your butt look big?How using a digital TV antenna can save you money and produce higher quality video

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What to do when your phone overheats in the sunHow to sign up for the new Starlink satellite cell service next weekDeep dive into the Hawk Eye camera system overtaking MLB, NFL, tennis and more. End of umps and refs?

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Items you need NOW to build your emergency preparedness kits for home and carAmazon Prime deals you can still take advantage ofSatellite service to your cell phone is coming soon. How to sign up now.

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Be on alert for potential cyber-security attacks. What to know and what to do NOWListen to this AI generated voice. You won't believe how simple it is to recreate celebrity voices with this free appReviewing the 5 new DQ Blizzard summer flavors

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Trump Mobile? Just stay away from it allHow to stop trackers from collecting your health data REVIEWS: A robot lawn mower; 2025 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X truck

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Last-minute Father's Day gifts you should consider buying dear ol' dadWhy Texas is now the hotbed for self-driving ride-share car services The best photo editing apps to make your pics look professional

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Should Texas pass a law that bans minors under 18 from social media?Self-driving ride share vehicles coming to Texas soon. Would you ride in one?Car reviews: Nissan Frontier midsize truck, the incredibly tiny Mazda Miata Club RF

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Apple may owe you money. Here's how to claim it...Google has a solution for those "unpaid toll" text scamsThe ONE smart home gadget you need

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Samsung announces the super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge phone. But how thin do we need phones to be?Review: the super huge and super expensive Infiniti QX-80 SUVTraditional TV networks like ESPN and FOX are now offering direct-to-consumer streaming services. Worth it?

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Craziest tech Mother's Day gifts you've ever heard ofWhat to buy NOW in anticipation of the higher tariffsREVIEW: Why the 2025 Subaru Forester may be the best buy right now

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Back from China visit; my thoughts and interviews on the tariff warsMother's Day tech gifts to get NOW before prices escalateNational Password Day raises questions of why we still use this antiquated process

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What the pause in tech product tariffs means for you NOW
The 4 things to pack when traveling internationally to protect your data
The 1 smart home device that you absolutely need

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What these tariff means now for buying or holding off on productsBest ways to find a data plan for international travelCar reviews: 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line, self-driving rideshare services

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What the new tariffs mean for you NOW! Is NOW the time to quickly buy cars and tech products?Tips to pre-order the super-hot Nintendo Switch 2CAR REVIEWS: 2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X

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What to buy NOW to prepare for tariffs and price hikesHow to delete your 23andMe data now that the company is bankruptWIN one of 3 Roborock wet-and-dry vacuums!

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March Madness may be the time for a new TV. A projector may be a better bet. My tips....Amazon is about to change a big privacy setting on your Echo devices. Time to switch to a new smart speaker?Car review: the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona ScatPack. Is it still a muscle car if there is no sound?

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The real reason Southwest Airlines stopped their "2 Bags Fly Free" policyTesla take a dive yet the EV market continues to grow. Some brands you should look at.Where to sell your used gadgets for a ton of money

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Why Skype is shutting down and the best alternativesGoogle making it easier to remove your personal in from the webSelf-driving ride-share vehicles have officially launched in Texas. Do you trust them?

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Apple building huge server warehouse in Houston. Does this mean more local jobs?Amazon finally announces an update for Alexa. But is too late because we use so many other virtual assitants?TV streaming options that won't cost you a lot of money

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Is the new OnePlus Watch 3 the best smart watch ever? I certainly like it.Car reviews: Toyota Crown, Kia K4 sedansThe SNL50 left a lot to be desired. Here's what I'm hoping for on SNL60

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How this Super Bowl will change the business of free/paid TV sportsT-Mobile launches *free* Starlink satellite service for all data carriersWhy you need to be careful what info you share to AI apps and companies

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Last minute "Big Game" TV buying and viewing tipsSamsung Galaxy S25 finally released - why you may want to pass on itGuess what other job AI is now taking over?

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Have you tried DeepSeek Ai yet?  Why you may want to stay away from the app.Tips on how to find an NVDIA GeForce 50 graphics card.  Note: it's not easy.More thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phone after one week with it.

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Live from Silicon Valley at the Samsung Galaxy S25 phone launch
How can you stop AI from taking over your phones, computer, and your life?
Netflix prices going up. At one point do you say NO?!

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WIN tix to the Houston Auto Show
How to save your fave videos on TikTok
Coolest earbuds I found at CES

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From CES in Las Vegas!
CES: concept cars, hundreds of robots, massive TVs, lightest laptop ever  

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What to expect at CESHow to get Apple TV + free this weekend Smart Phone safety tips for your teen 

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My favorite apps of the year
The best place to put your mesh router in your home
Reason #100 why I won't buy an EV

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I think we finally figured out what's up with these drone sightings
You can now call 1-800-ChatGPT to test out their AI software
Some airlines are getting in on the AirTag technology to find your lost luggage

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Last-minute gifts you can send immediately
REVIEW: Dodge Durango R/T
How much money you are sitting on with your old cell phones

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How to prevent your texts from being hacked
Tech flops of the year
Best white elephant gifts

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Missed Black Friday deals; here comes Cyber MondayImproving your home internet signalWhy projectors could be a better option than a new TV

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Are Black Friday deals really worth it. When you should hit that BUY button.How to delete and deactivate your X/Twitter account.The reason most people don’t sell their used smartphones. But here is why you should.

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Why so many people are migrating to the BlueSky app and deleting X/Twitter
Early Black Friday deals and I found some good ones
New anti-phone scammer services that will cut down those unwanted callers

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What does Trump election mean for EVs and the auto industry?
Selling your home? What smart gadgets do you leave behind or pack up?
REVIEW: Ozlo Sleepbuds 

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Apple Intelligence is finally released.  Here's how to download it
Should kids be able to use tap-to-pay services with their phones?
What is Microsoft CoPilot and why it's safer than other similar services

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Why retro tech products are coming back. What was your fave piece of tech back in the day?
How safe is biometric data? Should you give the government and companies access to your face and fingerprints?
Which is the best Bluetooth tracking device to use?  It may not be Apple AirTag

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What you need to do on your iPhone before you upgrade to iOS 18
FIRST THOUGHTS: 2025 Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban - too big for the road?
It will soon get easier to unsubscribe from memberships. Should we thank the government for once?

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Hurricane season is still here. The top 3 things you need to have in case of emergency.Will the just-announced Tesla Cybercab be the vehicle that changes everything?Amazon Prime Day deals that are still out there

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How wireless emergency alerts can be improved (and not wake us up)
Do you know how to activate your iPhone SOS satellite service?
The one app you need for your kitchen

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IOS 18 finally brings peaceful texting with Android phonesUS bans Chinese vehicles but the explanation isn't the real reason whyWhy now is finally the time to bye-bye to X (Twitter)

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You won't believe some of the new products I saw at the IFA Berlin tech show last weekWhy eSim service and VPN are must-haves when traveling internationallyWhat to see and do, where to eat and stay in Berlin, Germany

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What gadgets do you travel with internationally? Why you don't need that new iPhone 16How to use a VPN on your phone and why it is so important 

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           - Must-have gadgets when traveling on planes
      - Reviews: Infiniti QX-80, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 earbuds
      - Best TVs for gaming

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What to do if you SSN was hacked recently
Why your doctor may soon prescribe wearing a smartwatch
How fast and reliable are 5G home wireless internet providers?

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How some roofing companies are using drones to inspect roofsREVIEW: ASUS Zenbook Z16 laptop and ASUS ROG ALLY X handheld gaming deviceWhy MVNO's are less expensive and just as effective as the big cell/data service providers  

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IPhone rumored to have a foldable phone soon. Would you buy?
Review: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro wireless earbuds. Best on the market?
GM testing driverless taxis in Houston and Dallas?  Would you ride?

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Remembering Houston columnist Ken HoffmanCybersecurity company glitch shuts down businesses around the worldHands-on reviews of the new Samsung foldable phones

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Is the Lincoln Nautilus the most luxurious interior and advanced of any vehicle on the road?"Amazon Prime Days" is approaching. Here are some sneak peek deals How to pick a wireless plan for your international summer travel plans

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-     How to keep your phone from overheating outside
-     Some hot Amazon Prime Day deal already posted
-     How to find free Wi-Fi hotspots

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Another EV company goes bankrupt. What this means for the industry and why you should wait to buy an electric vehicleMore states are banning cell phone use in schools. How to get around it.NVIDIA now has the most market value of any company in the world. But is now the time to buy stock?

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A chat with Kerri Kasem, Casey Kasem's daughter, on the 10th anniversary of his deathLast-minute Father's Day gifts that can be delivered immediatelyWhat the PGA can learn from LIV Golf

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Still have an iPhone 7? Hurry, you may be eligible for some settlement moneyAI will soon be on your smart watch. What's next??The most stolen cars in the U.S. Which one to avoid

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Still have an iPhone 7? Hurry, you may be eligible for some settlement money
AI will soon be on your smart watch. What's next??
The most stolen cars in the U.S. Which one to avoid

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Graduation gift ideasRacing a Nissan Z Nismo around a pro racetrackReview: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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Are tacos and burritos considered sandwiches?Don't look now but cassette players are backREVIEW: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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How to digitize/scan old photosPicking a new phone? Android v iOSHow to spot hidden cameras in rental homes and stores

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High-speed rail may finally come to Texas. But think about these things...When is the last time you changed your phone number? Here are easy steps to do it.Review: 2024 Kia Sorento 

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What will happen to TikTok now that the law says it must be soldI just test drove 30+ vehicles. My best and my recommendations Amazon brings back free(ish) grocery delivery. Why it may not be necessary.

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Best WiFi routers to improve internet speedAT&T offering a nice incentive for its latest data breachSony is finally doing something smart it should have done decades ago

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How does hands-free driving work? GM Super Cruise fully explainedReview: ASUS Zenbook Duo. A laptop with TWO screensGoogle set to open its photo editing tools for FREE

Why is the eclipse such a big deal? Tips on how to view itNASA creating a time zone for the moon. Here's the perfect solutionDisney+ will crack down on password sharing on this date

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Tips and apps for watching the solar eclipseApple AirTags privacy lawsuitReview: Defender Outbound SUV

FCC ups the minimum speed for broadband. What that means for you.
Hulu just stopped password sharing. How to get around that.
Ranking best video doorbells and Android smartwatches

What to do when apps and data services fail like AT&T, Facebook, and LinkedIn recently
What REALLY are the best headphones to wear when working out
REVIEWS: ASUS Zenbook Duo 2024, Yukon Denali Ultimate SUV

How to get AT&T's rebate from their recent outage
Set up WiFi Calling so you'll most always have a phone connection
Interview with "Runaway Radio" director, Mike McGuff

Stop paying for cable. How to get free TV in your area
Review: GMC Sierra 2500 AT4X
Apple Vision Pro devices are being returned for this reason

How to watch the Super Bowl and every other local program for FREEForgot your smartphone passcode? Here is how to get around itReview: 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE. Why electric vehicles still aren't it.

Best Super Bowl deals on new TVs
Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S24 and OnePlus 12 smartphones
Streaming options now that Amazon Prime is inserting ads

The craziest things I saw at CES
What your kitchen will look like in the future with new tech appliances

Is NOW the time to finally buy an EV based on these new charging accessories

What to expect at CES next week. I'll be LIVE from Las Vegas
Tech to help you stick to your new years resolutions
How to get free/discounted streaming services

How to part ways with unwanted Christmas giftsMy best and worst products of 2023What to look out for in tech and cars in 2024

Best cheap phone of the year plus my fave phone of the year
How to protect yourself from last-minute Christmas shopping scams
Steps to protect your online data going into 2024

Last-minute gift deals and things you never thought of buying
How to improve your cell connectivity
Be wary of scanning QR codes

Holiday gift guides - travel, headphones, earbuds, TVs
The new Android app to allow iMessage
Top 25 Wikipedia articles of 2023 - but are they real?

Cyber Monday deals that are still available.
What you need to know about Apple's NameDrop.
Google starts deleting inactive Gmail accounts. Here's how to save yours.

Black Friday deals you can get NOW
Apple to make nice with green-blue bubble controversy
How to protect your packages from Porch Pirates

Early Black Friday deals you can get now
How to share your Netflix account with others outside of your home
Best budget laptops

10 ways to improve your cell signal
Is now the time to get a foldable phone?
How to regain some of your private data on the internet

Full review: OnePlus open foldable phone
First test drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV
Netflix raises its monthly price; is it finally not worth it?