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Tech It Out

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

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Wait, what?! AI-powered hearing aid GLASSES are now here! Plus, Nikon talks cameras. And there’s a free new puzzle game.

39 min

You’ve heard of over-the-counter hearing aids,l but what about hearing aid glasses? Learn about Legato Frames, AI-powered eyewear, with Mehul Trivedi, Founder & CEO of LegatoNikon is one of the most respected names in prosumer photography. To tell us what’s new as we’re heading into the holiday season, we’re joined by Chris Ogonek, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at NikonLooking for a fun and free new puzzle game? It’s called Zen Ten Match and we’ll hear all about it with Marc Fienberg from Zenscape LabThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Save money with the ‘Save Genie’ app! Plus, Norton talks scam protection, and Amazon unveils 5 new Alexa devices

39 min

Why spend more on gifts than you need to? Brand new to the App Store is Save Genie. I catch up with Peter Dalton, Co-founder and CEO at the company, who explains how the app worksSpeaking of the holidays, we need to be extra vigilant against cybercriminals this time of the year. For some handy tips, we’re joined by Shubh Jagani, Innovation Lead at Gen AI Foundry -- part of the Norton family.Amazon unveiled 5 new products this week, all powered by Alexa, and so I’ll share my thoughts on what these can doThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Hands-on review of the foldable iPhone Duo! Plus, GM talks about the near future.

39 min

I share my favorite features of the just-released iPhone Duo, which is Apple’s first foldable phone. I walk through the pros and cons of the deviceI attended two GM events last week – one in New Jersey and one in Manhattan, and so we’ve got two special guests. One is racecar driver Earl Bamber, who talks to us about automotive tech, including what innovations you can take advantage of in today’s vehicles. Earl is a driver for Cadillac Racing, a World Endurance champ and IMSA champion, as wellI also sit down with Brett Muller, whose title is Director of Product, Active Safety, Assisted Drive and Super Cruise, at General Motors. We talk about hands-free Super Cruise driving, and what’s coming nextThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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Wait, what?! AI-powered hearing aid GLASSES are now here! Plus, Nikon talks cameras. And there’s a free new puzzle game.

39 min

You’ve heard of over-the-counter hearing aids,l but what about hearing aid glasses? Learn about Legato Frames, AI-powered eyewear, with Mehul Trivedi, Founder & CEO of LegatoNikon is one of the most respected names in prosumer photography. To tell us what’s new as we’re heading into the holiday season, we’re joined by Chris Ogonek, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at NikonLooking for a fun and free new puzzle game? It’s called Zen Ten Match and we’ll hear all about it with Marc Fienberg from Zenscape LabThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Save money with the ‘Save Genie’ app! Plus, Norton talks scam protection, and Amazon unveils 5 new Alexa devices

39 min

Why spend more on gifts than you need to? Brand new to the App Store is Save Genie. I catch up with Peter Dalton, Co-founder and CEO at the company, who explains how the app worksSpeaking of the holidays, we need to be extra vigilant against cybercriminals this time of the year. For some handy tips, we’re joined by Shubh Jagani, Innovation Lead at Gen AI Foundry -- part of the Norton family.Amazon unveiled 5 new products this week, all powered by Alexa, and so I’ll share my thoughts on what these can doThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Hands-on review of the foldable iPhone Duo! Plus, GM talks about the near future.

39 min

I share my favorite features of the just-released iPhone Duo, which is Apple’s first foldable phone. I walk through the pros and cons of the deviceI attended two GM events last week – one in New Jersey and one in Manhattan, and so we’ve got two special guests. One is racecar driver Earl Bamber, who talks to us about automotive tech, including what innovations you can take advantage of in today’s vehicles. Earl is a driver for Cadillac Racing, a World Endurance champ and IMSA champion, as wellI also sit down with Brett Muller, whose title is Director of Product, Active Safety, Assisted Drive and Super Cruise, at General Motors. We talk about hands-free Super Cruise driving, and what’s coming nextThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Apple shows off its new ‘HomeView’ display -- and so we get the 4-1-1 with content creator Brett.Tech!

39 min

If you love tech and are on TikTok or Instagram, no doubt you follow brett.tech. To talk about the latest from Apple, I catch up with him at New York’s ‘Welcome Home’ event. This includes HomeView, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K and Apple Home Collection smart devicesIon a related note, I also share a handful of smart home devices, including some picks from Kidde, Tapo, Breville, and Kobo – plus cybersafety tips to remaining protectedLove F1? I interview Ruth Buscombe, Formula 1 Race Strategist & Presenter for F1 TV, about the importance of capturing and analyzing data from each vehicle on the track, and the role AWS plays in all of thisThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

The metaverse isn’t dead! In fact, it’s a hot education platform. Also, TextNow hits a milestone and the latest in TVs and monitors

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TextNow has hit a very impressive milestone. Last week in NYC I catch up with Derek Ting, Founder and President, who shares the news. TextNow is an app that gives you a free phone number and if you like, even free phone service!School, as we know it, may be underdoing a radical change -- as we will hear from Adam Mangana, President and Chief Executive Officer of a company called OptimaEd, to talk with us about Optima Academy Online. It’s an application for the metaverse (no, it’s not dead).We talk new displays – monitors and televisions, primarily -- with tech creator Baris Alkis. In his partnership with LG, he breaks down the latest pre-holiday ideasThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

What is ‘heat pump’ tech all about? Also, advancements in fall detection for seniors. And are you compatible with your travel partner?

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We’re paying a lot more to heat and cool our homes these days – and so, is “heat pump” technology a better alternative to traditional furnaces and air conditioners? On the show we’ve got David Rames, Senior Manager at Midea Residential Air Conditioning.Is there a better way to track – or even predict – falling? Our population is aging and falling is a huge risk at home and in long-term care facilities. We’re going to hear about one such innovation called SmartRoom, with a company called AI Matrix. I’ll interview David Cauthron, Chief Technical Officer.I’ve talked about Booking.com on this show before. It’s a popular online platform for finding deals for flights, hotels and car rentals – but we have a little bit of a different spin on the topic of travel today. Vacationing with someone can reveal a lot about a relationship and compatibility, as we’ll hear from relationship expert and sociologist Dr. Jess CarbinoThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Peloton’s 3 new treadmills include its least expensive model. Plus, Visa talks bank protection and the Wise app gets an update.

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I visited the iconic Peloton Studios in NYC to ‘tech out’ three new Tread (treadmill) options. I sit down with Nick Caldwell, Chief Product Officer.You know Visa as a credit card company but its “Visa A2A Protect” platform helps banks spot and block fraud before money is transferred directly between accounts. Awesome to have back on the show, James Mirfin, SVP and Global Head of Risk and Security SolutionsSpeaking of money, Tech It Out also welcomes back Ankita D’Mello, Product Lead at Wise, who shares what’s new with the popular global money app for sending and receiving fundsThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Preserving indigenous language, thanks to Motorola and UNESCO. Plus, ESR Tech’s latest cases, and Spines audiobooks.

39 min

We learn about the Indigenous Collections app, for preserving endangered native languages and cultural knowledge. We catch up with Dr. Anton Treuer, an Ojibwe author, professor, and public speaker.I sit down with Noad Auckburally, Global Marketing Manager at ESR Tech, the company that makes super popular cases, chargers, and more. At ESR’s New York City event, we learn about the latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo solutions.Spines, a popular platform for publishing your own books, is also helping authors create and sell audiobooks, too -- leveraging AI. I catch up with Yehuda Niv, CEO of SpinesThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Hands on with the iPhone Duo! Yes, it’s Apple’s first foldable. Plus, three awesome guests.

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I attended the “Surprise and Shine” event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. I’ll share my impressions of the iPhone Duo and Apple Watch Series 12I also catch up with Avi Greengart, president and analyst for advisory firm Techsponential, while at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. He tells us why it’s significant that Apple has entered the foldable phone scene.It’s back to school time, and so tech expert Amber Mac joins us with some top tips to starting off the school yearVariational AI is a company that’s leveraging artificial intelligence to help develop new pharmaceuticals. We get the scoop in our chat with its co-founder, Handol KimThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

What to look for in a new TV! Plus, an app to manage family schedules, and the latest in monitors.

39 min

Between school, work and extracurricular activities, it can be tough to manage the family. Fortunately, there’s a new tool called Norton Family Assistant. For all the deets, we’re joined by Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for NortonIf it’s been a while since you’ve walked down the aisles of your local big box store, wait ‘til you see what TVs are available today. Bruce Walker, Product Evangelist for TCL North America, rejoins us on Tech It Out, with a look at new technologiesIf it’s time to upgrade your monitor, hear what’s new and newsworthy in that space – as we’ve got Patrick “Maka,” renowned content creator, to share important features for work or playThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Tech It Out is in Germany for Gamescom! We get more deets on the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle. Plus, foldable phones!

39 min

We now have a launch date for the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle, a handheld gaming PC with augmented reality glasses. At Gamescom, I sit down with Sascha Krohn, Director of Technical Marketing at ASUS, the parent company to ROGA family of new Pixel phones is now available from Google – including a new foldable model. For the skinny on them, I chat with Google Comms Manager, Hibaq AliSpeaking of foldables, I’m joined by tech journalist and podcaster Myriam Joire to talk Samsung foldables and if Apple is likely to unveil a foldable iPhone this SeptemberThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Fairphone is now in the U.S.! Find out what the hype is about. Plus, digital frames are back, and appliance tips

39 min

Wouldn’t it be great if your next smartphone was “modular” – so if you wanted to replace or upgrade parts of it you could easily do so yourself? Fairphone is finally in the U.S. I chat with CTO Chandler Hatton.Aluratek turns 20! While it made a name for itself primarily in the digital photo frame space, the company isn’t resting on its laurels. Joining us to share what’s new is CEO John Wolikow.Star of the “Clean My Space” channel on YouTube and Instagram, celeb Melissa Maker joins us to chat about summer hosting and its relation to kitchen and laundry appliancesThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Back to school tech that makes the grade! Plus, HP’s wild EliteBoard G1a PC design, and save money while traveling with a Nomad eSIM

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You haven’t seen a computer quite like the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC. To explain what it looks like and who it’s for, we’re joined by Caleb Fleming, who manages HP’s new product introduction teamKeep in touch while traveling – for so much less than roaming with your provider. Learn about eSIMs with Nomad eSIM. I catch up with Terry Guo, President/Co-founder. Use code GET22 at checkout for 22% off your purchaseI share some recommended back-to-school gadgets, including a new laptop, printer, smart display, TV, headphones, and ways to save moneyThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

The ‘retro tech’ craze -- with Fujifilm and INSTAX! Plus, tech journalist/podcaster Adam Doud joins us, back-to-school gear, and more.

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What’s old is new again! From flip phones and vinyl to boomboxes and instant cameras. Joining us to talk cameras and printing – and how the younger generation is bringing back ‘retro’ gear – is Billy Luong, Senior Technical Brand Manager, from Fujifilm/INSTAXIf you don’t know him by his podcast, Benefit of the Doud, perhaps you do by his byline! Adam Doud is a freelance technology journalist who joins us for the first time on Tech It Out. We chat foldable phones and e-bikesIt’s almost back-to-school time and so on the show we’ve got tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong, who shares some tech that makes the gradeI’ll discuss a few tech tips to saving space on your smartphone and saving money on your subscription servicesThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

ENCORE PRESENTATION: How to enjoy a ‘Scam Free Summer’ – thanks to Norton’s tips. Plus, a new game starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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You might be ready for the summer, but so are cybercriminals. Learn about the latest scams of the season and how to fight back. We kick off the show with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for Norton. Amazon Luna has a new game called Courtroom Chaos starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The AI-powered game is free to play for Amazon Prime members. I sit down with JC Connors, Senior Leader of Amazon Games. Also on Tech It Out, if you’re still paying your local wireless provider for out-of-country cellular access, you’re likely coming home to a massive bill. Instead, learn about eSIMs and Airalo, with Emma Brooks, Growth Director for North America at Airalo. Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Tech It Out is in the UK! Samsung gives us the skinny on new foldable phones. Plus, Superwhisper & videogame music

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Samsung unveiled a trip of new foldable Z-Series phones, including one with a brand-new form factor. Thrilled to sit down with Rachel Roberts, Director of Smartphone Product Management at Samsung Electronics AmericaDo you like to talk instead of type? You’re not alone. Superwhisper is blowing up as a popular app that leverages AI for accuracy and efficiency, and it supports multiple devices. I interview Neil Chudleigh, founder of SuperwhisperMany would argue it’s a dream job to create music for videogames and virtual reality experiences. I sit down with Dren McDonald about his process – but we also talk about personal loss and how he turned to music to deal with griefThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Your banking app is getting conversational! How Visa is powering this AI Financial Assistant. Plus, air quality with Airthings

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If you’ve opened your banking app lately, you may have noticed an option to interact with a secure AI financial assistant, allowing you to manage your money in a conversational manner. Visa is powering this, and so I caught up with Michele Herron, Senior Vice President and Head of North America Value Added Services at Visa.Especially if you’re in the northeast no doubt you’ve been experiencing poor air quality because of wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada. We chat with Airthings about the importance of indoor air quality. We’re joined by Annabel Robertson, Brand Manager at Airthings.Love home entertainment? If you’re itching to upgrade your gear, you should check out SVS. On Tech It Out, we’ve got Nick Brown, Vice President of Marketing at the company, to talk about great audio.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Manage your family with a new AI-powered Norton app. Plus, JD Power on the best banking and credit card apps, and hot tech for the summer

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Parenting has never been an easy job – especially in today’s digital age – and so we learn all about the brand-new Norton Family Assistant. To tell us all about it is Shubh Jagani, Innovation Lead at Gen AI FoundryEvery year JD Power looks at banks and credit card providers to see how they stack up when it comes to their apps and websites. We’re joined by Jennifer White, managing director of financial services intelligence at JD PowerI also look at a handful of awesome tech picks for the summer, including an innovative keyboard to get work done, a robotic lawnmower, smart outdoor camera system, pizza oven and high-tech dog collarThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Happy 4th of July! We talk FIFA World Cup with Lenovo. Plus, Alexa gets much smarter, and the new Family Feud Pocket is now playable

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Lenovo, the no. 1 laptop brand in the world, is also the official technology partner with FIFA World Cup. At its new offices in New York City, I sit down with Lenovo’s Cathy Meister, Executive Director of North America PC & Smart Device SalesAlexa is much smarter, more conversational, and highly personalized – as we hear from Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa & Echo at Amazon. We chat all about Alexa+, which is free for Prime membersAlso on Tech It Out, Family Feud Pocket is now playable on Apple Arcade. TO learn all about the new game, I catch up with Romain Leprince, Game Manager at Gameloft ParisThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

How to enjoy a ‘Scam Free Summer’ – thanks to Norton’s tips. Plus, a new game starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and saving money with eSIMs.

39 min

You might be ready for the summer, but so are cybercriminals. Learn about the latest scams of the season and how to fight back. We kick off the show with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for NortonAmazon Luna has a new game called Courtroom Chaos starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The AI-powered game is free to play for Amazon Prime members. I sit down with JC Connors, Senior Leader of Amazon GamesAlso on Tech It Out, if you’re still paying your local wireless provider for out-of-country cellular access, you’re likely coming home to a massive bill. Instead, learn about eSIMs and Airalo, with Emma Brooks, Growth Director for North America at AiraloThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

The best TVs to watch FIFA World Cup action? Hisense explains what ‘RGB’ is all about. Plus, Skyscanner and ChatGPT, Father’s Day gifts, and

39 min

To ‘kick’ off the show about FIFA World Cup viewing at home, I’m joined by Sarah Larsen, CMO of Hisense USA, to learn about RGB televisions and what they offer for sports fans!You’re probably aware of (and perhaps already use) Skyscanner, a free travel-related app that compares billions of real-time prices for flights, hotels, and car rentals – and now they’re folding ChatGPT into its platform. I chat with Piero Sierra, Chief AI Officer at SkyscannerAlso on Tech It Out, I also share some top gadget picks for dads and grads – from the likes of Nintendo, ECOVACs, Enbrighten, Samsung, and SanDiskThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Golf-related gadget gifts ahead of Father’s Day with PGA TOUR Superstore! Plus, the latest in robotic lawnmowers from Worx, and much more.

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Hey, it’s dads and grads season! And so, joining us to talk golf simulators, wearable tech, and more, is Ben Helmrath, Senior VP of Merchandising at PGA TOUR SuperstoreApple has unveiled Siri AI at its recent WWDC, and so I’ll share some highlightsWorx may be best know for its power tools and interchangeable PowerShare battery system, but they’ve just released its latest family of Landroid-branded robotic lawn-cutting robots. On the show, we’ve got Phil Fitzpatrick, VP and GM at Positech, the parent company of WorxAlso on Tech It Out, while I’ll dive deeper on next week’s show, I also share some top gadget picks for dads and gradsThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

‘Tech It Out’ is in Taiwan for Computex! Learn about the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle

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Forget everything you know about portable PC gaming! I sit down with Whitson Gordon, ASUS’s head of content for ROG and senior manager of marketing content, to learn about the just-unveiled ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle, which includes glasses that simulate a massive 171-inch display! I’m one of the first to test-drive the technology in TaipeiLove Tubi Of course you do. We unpack the origin story of this mega-popular video platform, why it’s as popular as it is and what’s coming next. I interview Mike Bidgoli, Chief Product & Technology Officer at TubiI’ll also play an interview recorded at AWS re:Invent about ‘Sign Speak.’ which provides AI-powered American Sign Language (ASL) tools to enhance communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing individuals — built by the community, for the community. I chat with CEO Yami PayanoThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

FIFA World Cup and SANDISK kick off their partnership! Renowned sports photographer Robert Mora tells us more.

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It’s true, SANDISK kicked off the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the launch of its collection of officially licensed storage products. We’re joined by Robert Mora, Chief Photographer for the LA Galaxy, for his take on this new gear, plus sports photography tips and tricksWe’ll keep it ‘clean’ folks, but also on the show is cleaning expert Melissa Maker, a YouTube and Instagram personality, and LG Brand Ambassador. We’ll talk summer hosting, kitchen cleanup, and answering the age-old question: What’s the RIGHT way to load a dishwasher?!Also on Tech It Out, tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share his top gadget picks for ‘Dads and Grads’Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Add a ‘Clicks’ keyboard to your iPhone, Android. Plus, glasses that provide live captions during theatrical performances!

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The Clicks Power Keyboard combines a physical, tactile keyboard with power bank for your smartphone. We catch up with Clicks’ CMO Jeff Gadway, who also shares deets on the upcoming Android phone featuring a BlackBerry-style physical keyboard called Clicks CommunicatorTalk Is Free Theatre is debuting ARIA translation glasses that can be worn by audience members to see the performance, with subtitles, in real time, in one of many languages. We’re joined by artistic producer Arkady SpivakRecorded 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 strategyThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

A pizza oven for your backyard, with Ooni. Plus, the latest in health tech with ‘C the Signs’ (detecting cancer through AI) and Garmin

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Ooni, one of the biggest names in pizza ovens, has new models for inside and outside your home (perfect for summer), and a new rotating stone accessory. We kick off the show with Ooni founder & co-CEO Kristian TapaninahoAlso, thrilled to have on the show for the first time, Dr. Bea Bakshi, co-founder and CEO of ‘C the Signs,’ which helps identify a risk of cancer in patients at the earliest stage – and now in the U.S.Speaking of health, Garmin may be best known for its high-performance GPS smartwatches, but the company also has a portable blood pressure monitor called the Index BPM. Joining us on Tech It Out is Jill Hager, Project Manager at Garmin

An awesome Mother’s Day sale with TechPals! Plus, ELEHEAR’s teeniest hearing aids, Ambiq sensors, and Small Business Week with Adobe.

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Instead of going to your family and friends for technical support, TechPals is offering an incredible Mother’s Day sale on its service – and honoring it up to a week after, or so. I catch up with co-founder Kaylin MarcotteIf you or anyone you know and love has mild to moderate hearing loss, tune into my chat with ELEHEAR’s managing director, David Hogan, about its teeny ELEHEAR Delight over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that looks like trendy earbuds.What if the next major interface isn’t a screen, but your body? I’m joined by Ambiq’s Charlene Wan, VP of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations, to discuss what this innovative company is up toI also chat about national Small Business Week and what Adobe Express has to offer for those in need of a FREE AI and creative tool. It’s awesome.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout 

Live from Las Vegas! We talk GTA 6 with Take-Two Interactive’s CEO/Chairman and the CEO of The ESA

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I had the privilege of moderating panels at the inaugural iicon summit, devoted to the video game industry and how interactive content can be successfully integrated into other industriesI interview Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association representing the U.S. video game industryI also sit down with Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two Interactive, which runs mammoth gaming brands like Rockstar Games, 2K/2K Sports and Zynga. We talk about the state of the industry…and of course…GTA 6But wait, there’s more! I share three hot “tech tips” that can save you time, money, and aggravationThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Samsung launches its massive 115-inch RGB TV! Plus, Visa warns about ‘prom dress scams.’ And we learn all about SAROS, a PS5 exclusive.

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Adding even MORE unnecessary pressure to teenagers (and their parents) during prom time, we talk about “prom dress scams.” Yes, this is a thing. Stoked to have on the show, Kausar Kenning, Vice President in Visa's Risk and Security business. She’s awesome.Game on! Out on April 30th, SAROS is a highly anticipated action game for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PS5 Pro. To get all the deets, I catch up with Gregory Louden, Housemarque’s Creative Director on the game – on the line with us all the way from Helsinki, Finland. What are “RGB” TVs?! I sit down with Pat Bugos, SVP of Sales and Marketing for the Consumer Electronics division at Samsung, to hear all about this emerging technology, as the company rolls out its whopping 115-inch model to retailers.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

What a show this week! Free mobile phone service with TextNow, awesome websites with GoDaddy, and Amazon shows off new Fire TVs!

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Don’t just get a free phone number – TextNow has free phone plans for the U.S., too, and optional eSIMs for heavy data use. I catch up with TextNow CEO Derek Ting.Amazon has a wild new Fire TV called Ember Artline. These televisions showcase stunning artwork (when you’re not watching TV or playing games) and include a magnetic frame upon purchase. They also have amazing AI features, as you’ll hear when I sit down with Aidan Marcuss, Amazon VP of Fire TV, while in NYC.Despite its huge success, GoDaddy isn’t resting on its laurels. On what’s new, including an AI-powered solution, I have the pleasure of chatting with Amy Jennette, Senior Director of Integrated Marketing at GoDaddy. Tune in!Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

We’re joined by the CEO of GoFundMe (and one of TIME’s most influential people of the year)! Plus, concussions are back in Madden NFL 26,

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GoFundMe is the world's largest social fundraising platform – for individuals, organizations, and not-for-profits. I sit down with GoFundMe CEO Tim CadoganThanks to the Derek Sheely Foundation, concussions are back in the game Madden NFL – in the form of a free “mod” (modification). We hear all about it with Devon Taylor, SVP at Klick HealthTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong talks to us about the latest in spring tech – including automated blinds for your windowsI chat with a ChatGPT voice to show you how to use hands-free AI in a conversation, while driving, via CarPlay – or just through the app itselfThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Happy birthday to the Cloud! We chat with AWS’s James Hamilton, plus HP Imagine in NYC.

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James Hamilton, Amazon SVP and Distinguished Engineer – one of the pioneers of the Cloud – joins us to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Where would we be today without cloud computing?!HP Imagine in NYC was a blast, and I sit down to talk printing trends in the home with Sue Richards, Division President of Consumer Printing Solutions and Services at HPTech analyst Carmi Levy chats with us about Apple’s affordable MacBook Neo, a laptop that starts at just $499 for studentsThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout 

Watch out for these tax scams! Plus, Meta and Google lose in court – hear how Tribela handles social media differently.

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He’s baaaack! LifeLock GM Ian Bednowitz joins us to talk about a massive data breach and what to do if you’re on the list. Plus, it’s tax time and so Ian shares some nasty ways cybercriminals are trying to defraud you this time of the yearMeta and Google had a tough week in court. Oof. Well, a new social media app just debuted, called Tribela, aiming to provide a safer, healthier, and less addictive alternative for social media fansLove sports? Well, you’re in for a treat, as Fubo is in the house to chat about the NFL, NHL, FIFA World Cup, and much more! Yale Wang, EVP and Head of Marketing at Fubo, joins us for a chat about streaming live sports and on-demand contentThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Imagine leaving your job as a lawyer to become a LEGO artist? We catch up with Nathan Sawaya! Plus, the best spring tech and ECG at home

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Talk about a dream job. I catch up with Nathan Sawaya, who travels the world to showcase his giant sculptures made of LEGO bricks. He’s on tour with ‘The Art of the Brick’ exhibition, currently in TorontoShould you (or your loved ones) purchase a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) machine? To learn about the Kardia family of products, I sit down with Dr. David E. Albert, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of AliveCor.Spring is officially here, and so I share a handful of gadgets to help welcome in the season – including back-up power (in the event of an outage), a waterproof ereader, robotic vacuum and mop hybrid, a smart speaker with Alexa+, and more.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Improve your sleep with this app! Plus, breakthrough tech for blind people, and the latest in kids’ smartwatches!

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Want to improve the quality of your sleep? Of course you do! Joining us to share what’s new with the popular Sleep Cycle app is Emil Carlsson, Research Scientist at Sleep Cycle, based in SwedenJust as smartwatches are popular among adults, kids can also benefit from this technology with affordable watches that gives them freedom and at the same time, they can give parents peace of mind. To learn about the JrTrack 5 Kids Smart Watch, we’ve got on the show Russell York, a parent, tech entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and founder/CEO of CosmoSpeaking of wearables, tech and accessibility go hand in hand. We chat with Mike Świątek, who is blind, about how he leverages Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses, both personally and professionallyThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Save a TON of cash by traveling with an eSIM for your smartphone. We chat with Always Mobile. Plus, Michelin talks ‘tire tech,’ and more!!

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I travel a lot and I used to blow my budget on staying connected. Not anymore. We talk with Mike Stanford, Founder and President of Always Mobile, about what an eSIM is and how it will change your lifeMichelin is one of the oldest brands still powerful today. We chat with Cyrille Roget, Technical and Scientific Communication Director, about how AI, simulations and other tech go into the design and development of the tires you ride on every day.Adobe is getting a huge AI makeover, allowing you to get more done in less time. Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong breaks it all down for usThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

We’re live at Samsung’s Unpacked In San Francisco! Get the skinny on the new Galaxy S26 devices. Plus, a new smartwatch for kids .

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I sit down with Blake Gaiser, Head of Product Management for Smartphones at Samsung, to learn all about the just-unveiled Galaxy S26 devices. There’s mind-blowing AI, a new Privacy Display, better nighttime photography and videography, and much moreHave kids or grandkids? Learn all about TickTalk 5, the latest smartwatch for kids. We’re joined by Vivian Gong, President & Co-Founder of the companyI chat about a slew of ASUS laptops and why it’s important to upgrade from Windows 10 if you haven’t done so alreadyThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Have older parents? We chat ‘aging in place’ with ADT Health. Plus, AI is taking over, and Cadillac enters F1

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Referred to as “aging in place” or “living in place” refers to aging adults choosing to live longer in their home, independently, opposed to moving to an assisted living environment. Tech can help, as we hear from Andy Droney, Senior Director at ADT HealthDid you know “AI agents” are chatting with one another – about us humans! – in a new social media platform called Moltbook? Fascinating and scary at the same time, no? Haider Sarmad, Executive Director at 247 Labs, talks with us about how massive AI is today – and if we have anything to fearI catch up with Mike Speranzini from Cadillac at the CIAS (AutoShow) on the brand entering the F1 space for the first time!Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Beware of ‘romance scams’! Visa explains what’s new. Plus, Splashtop’s remote software is awesome, and learn about AI-powered smart canvases

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Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a day to open your heart – but it’s also a time when cybercriminals are tricking you into opening your wallet. Learn about the latest scams from Visa’s Dan Munson, Senior Director of Global Payment Ecosystem, Risk and ControlWhy is ‘Splashtop’ considered ‘must have’ software on your devices? We’re joined by the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at the company, Philip Sheu.Imagine a canvas on your wall at home, and instead of it displaying the same artwork day in, day out, you can walk up to it and use your voice to ask for something brand-new created for you! Get the skinny on Fraimic AI, i.e. “art that listens,” with company founder Anthony Mattana.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

A breakthrough dog collar that acts as a wireless fence and tracker. Plus, back-up power during emergencies, and more

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Especially given some of the nasty weather affecting tens of millions in the country, power outages are not an uncommon occurrence. To share what’s new in back-up power, we’re joined by David Taylor, Solutions Expert at Anker SOLIXNot all wireless fences (with tracking) are created equal! To keep your furry friends safe, we’ve got on the show Sung Vivathana, CTO at SpotOn, to learn about the company’s latest Nova Edition.Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing on October 1st left many wondering what’s next for conservation. To explore this, I sit down with Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to suggest ways we can carry Jane’s legacy forward.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Woah, 77% of online daters said they’d date an AI. Norton explains. Plus, why you shouldn’t bring tech to bed.

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We get the deets from the latest Norton Insights Report, which reveals more than 3/4 of online daters would date an AI. I catch up with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for NortonTikTok is uber-popular, of course, but what’s next? On the show we’ve got Cassie Taylor, Global Head of Platform & Trend Marketing at TikTok. And wait to you hear her “owl” impressionWhy shouldn’t you bring tech to the bedroom? I tap the expertise of a sleep expert, Andrew Holmes, a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (now THAT’s a mouthful)Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Back-up power, smart glasses, and the latest in smart home security! We’ve got it all on the latest ‘Tech It Out.’

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Did you know almost HALF of U.S. utility customers experienced outages in the first half of last year, primarily due to extreme weather? To talk about back-up power, we’re joined by Illia Zahnitko, Corporate Brand Manager at BLUETTIIf you haven’t yet seen the Even Realities G2 smart glasses yet, they look like a traditional eyewear – but they’re powered by augmented reality. To explain what it can do, we’ve got on the show Will Wang, CEO and Founder of Even RealitiesVivint is a super popular smart home and security tech company, but they’re not resting on laurels. It has recently announced two packages, HomeProtect and HomeProtectPro, and to discuss what these are and who they’re for, I sit down with William Stovall, Senior Vice President of Marketing at VivintThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Why ‘sleep buds’ are so popular. Plus, tech journalist Christine Persaud on her top CES picks, and a robot that picks up your clothes, too!

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Seasoned tech journalist Christine Persaud – who writes for several prominent publications – joins us on Tech It Out for the first time, to share her highlights from the 2026 CES in Las Vegas.Robotics company Dreame talks with Tech It Out about its new robot that can do two wild things. The future is crazy!Get the 4-1-1 on the NextSense Smartbuds, award-winning ‘sleep buds’ from CES, which are more than just comfortable to wear while lying on a pillow. We’re joined by Caitlin Shure, PhD & Head of Product at NextSenseThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Tech It Out live from Las Vegas! All the hottest tech revealed at the massive CES tech show in Sin City

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Get the “skinny” on LG’s just unveiled televisions at CES – including its “Wallpaper TV” – with Gilles Perrera, Senior Go-To Market Manager at LG ElectronicsLenovo talks about its laptops that can extend with the push of a button (or voice prompt). Wow! I talk with Lenovo's Brent Lamm, Worldwide Senior Product Manager for ThinkPadTech analyst Avi Greengart with Techsponential talks with me about his top picks from the show – including a lot of innovative use-cases for AIWait, there’s more! Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong also shares his highlights from CESThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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

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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 support!

Happy holidays and happy new year! Visa shares surprising holiday sales data. Plus, Jane Goodall’s important work.

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Visa has just published its annual “Retail Spend Monitor” report on holiday shopping data. To share the positive news, we’re joined by Visa’s Principal U.S. Economist, Michael BrownContinuing the legacy of the late, great Jane Goodall, I sit down with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chief Scientist, Dr Lilian Pintea, on all the ways technology is used in Jane’s 6 decades of work – and going forward. This interview was recorded at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas.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-CThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Rubick’s Cube goes high-tech! Plus, OnStar and Santa team up, and AI audiobooks with Spines

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Learn all about Rubick’s WOWCube with Max Filin, Co-Founder and CEO of CubiosTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares some gadget gift ideas (and games) ahead of the holidaysSpines, a popular platform for publishing your own books, is also helping authors create and sell audiobooks, too -- leveraging AI. I catch up with Yehuda Niv, CEO of SpinesGeneral Motors and the North Pole team up again! More than just a “Santa Tracker” on Christmas Eve, with NORAD, learn about new audiobook adventures you can access with the touch of a buttonThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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

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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 SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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

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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 Armstrong and Chassie Post each share some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidaysThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support!Tech It Out listeners get a huge discount on Norton products at www.norton.com/techitout

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

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 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 & Commercial Solutions Division at Schneider ElectricThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support!

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