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Michael Garfield's High Tech Texan program is heard 11 am to 1 p.m. weekends on KPRC AM 950.

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    Should minors be banned from social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 79:55 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    Apple may owe you money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 76:47 Transcription Available


    Todayy on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    How thin do we need phones to be?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 76:59 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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?

    Crazy Mother's Day Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 80:25 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    Back from China!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 82:31 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    The 1 smart home device that you absolutely need

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 76:07 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Texan Show:What the pause in tech product tariffs means for you NOWThe 4 things to pack when traveling internationally to protect your dataThe 1 smart home device that you absolutely need

    Best ways to find a data plan for international travel!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 78:01 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    What the new tariffs mean for you NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 80:36 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    What to buy NOW to prepare for tariffs and price hikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 76:00 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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!

    A New TV or Projector?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 78:58 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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?

    The real reason Southwest Airlines stopped their "2 Bags Fly Free" policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 78:55 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    Skype is shutting down, what's next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 79:31 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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?

    Apple is building in Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 77:02 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    Is the new OnePlus Watch 3 the best smart watch ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 76:25 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    Be wary of what information you share with AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 77:09 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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

    Need a Big TV for the Big Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 78:33 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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?

    Have you tried DeepSeek AI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 69:45 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show: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.

    Live From Silicon Valley!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 78:16 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - Live from Silicon Valley at the Samsung Galaxy S25 phone launchHow can you stop AI from taking over your phones, computer, and your life?Netflix prices going up. At one point do you say NO?!

    Auto Show Buzz & TikTok Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 79:01 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - WIN tix to the Houston Auto ShowHow to save your fave videos on TikTokCoolest earbuds I found at CES

    Live From CES 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 74:53 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - From CES in Las Vegas!CES: concept cars, hundreds of robots, massive TVs, lightest laptop ever  

    Happy New Year !

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 83:36 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - What to expect at CESHow to get Apple TV + free this weekend Smart Phone safety tips for your teen 

    My Favorite Apps of The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 79:43 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - My favorite apps of the yearThe best place to put your mesh router in your homeReason #100 why I won't buy an EV

    Drones Decoded, AI Hotlines, and AirTag Luggage Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 77:18 Transcription Available


    Today on the High Tech Texan Show - I think we finally figured out what's up with these drone sightingsYou can now call 1-800-ChatGPT to test out their AI softwareSome airlines are getting in on the AirTag technology to find your lost luggage

    Last Minute Christmas Ideas & More !

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 85:13 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - Last-minute gifts you can send immediatelyREVIEW: Dodge Durango R/THow much money you are sitting on with your old cell phones

    Tech Flops of the Year: What Went Wrong in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 80:35 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - How to prevent your texts from being hackedTech flops of the yearBest white elephant gifts

    Happy Thanksgiving !

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 73:46 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - Missed Black Friday deals; here comes Cyber MondayImproving your home internet signalWhy projectors could be a better option than a new TV

    Are Black Friday Deals Really Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 70:20 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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.

    Early Black Friday Finds & How to Save Big This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 83:28 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - Why so many people are migrating to the BlueSky app and deleting X/TwitterEarly Black Friday deals and I found some good onesNew anti-phone scammer services that will cut down those unwanted callers

    Electrifying Politics: Trump, EVs, and the Future of the Auto Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 80:37 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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 

    Navigating New Tech: Apple Intelligence, Tap-to-Pay for Kids, and Safer AI with Microsoft CoPilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 73:08 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - Apple Intelligence is finally released.  Here's how to download itShould 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

    Retro Revival: The Comeback of Vintage Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 76:21 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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

    Upgrade Insights: iPhones, SUVs, and Simplifying Subscriptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 80:01 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - What you need to do on your iPhone before you upgrade to iOS 18FIRST 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?

    Hurricane Prep, Tesla Trends, and Prime Day Pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 77:48 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show -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

    Alert or Alarm? Improving Wireless Emergency Alerts Without the Wake-Up Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 80:17 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan - 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

    Tech Talks: Bridging Texts & Banning Wheels

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 75:06 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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)

    Tech Trends & Travel Tips: IFA Berlin Highlights, eSIM & VPN Essentials, and Exploring Berlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 77:50 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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

    Tech for Travelers: Must-Have Gadgets, VPNs, and Why You Don't Need the Latest iPhone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 73:51 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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 

    Must Have Travel Gadgets; New Car Reviews; Best TV's For What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 74:42 Transcription Available


    Today On The High Tech Texan Show -            - Must-have gadgets when traveling on planes      - Reviews: Infiniti QX-80, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 earbuds      - Best TVs for gaming

    new cars best tv travel gadgets
    SSN Under Siege; The Future of Health; Is 5G Home Internet Worth the Hype?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 72:09 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - What to do if you SSN was hacked recentlyWhy your doctor may soon prescribe wearing a smartwatchHow fast and reliable are 5G home wireless internet providers?

    Drones To The Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 88:07 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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  

    New iPhone; New Reviews & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 78:13 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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?

    Cyber Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 76:58 Transcription Available


    Today on The High Tech Texan Show - 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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