Tech It Out

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 SanDisk for your support!

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 Strategy, stops by Tech It Out to talk baseball! The new MLB The Show 25 has dropped, for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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 app/site?Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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 Visa and SanDisk for your support on Tech It Out 

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 of Threat Research, chats with me about the latest tax scam research and how to fight backThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your partnership on Tech It Out

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 your partnership on Tech It Out

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

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 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 and SanDisk for your partnership on Tech It Out

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 discuss its new smartphone app. We're joined by Alex Algard, CEO of the anti-fraud companyFinally, tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong drops in to share the latest AI features baked into Adobe Acrobat that helps to simplify and summarize PDF contractsThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your partnership on Tech It Out

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

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 Lingo Business.Thank you to Intel, Visa, and SanDisk 

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 multiplayer gamesThank you to Intel, Visa, and SanDisk

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, Visa, and SanDisk

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!

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 Digital

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 Paris 1874Thank you to Intel, Visa, SanDisk and Slickdeals

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

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 suggested tech toys, as well.Thank you to Intel, Visa, and SanDisk

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 between Black Friday and Cyber MondayThank you to Intel, Visa, and SanDisk

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

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 Digital

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 marketed to by small businesses this holiday season. What works and what doesn't? We'll talk email marketing with Amanda Parker, Director of Growth at Constant ContactThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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 under $100? I'll share what's new with the 2024 Roku Ultra (hint: a lot)!Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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 Digital

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 Digital

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

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

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

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 to have on the show, Bryan Nesbitt, Executive Director of Global Cadillac Design, to tell us about the recently unveiled Opulent Velocity concept vehicle.Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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

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

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 Digital

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

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

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, time, and aggravationThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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, to chat about the importance of a great gaming monitor – including the LG UltraGear OLED familyWe're not quite done yet, folks. Tech life expert Stephanie Humphrey also joins us to talk about cool tools for school!Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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