Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan Show

Michael Garfield looks at why some carmakers are moving away from Apple CarPlay and warns about fake QR codes appearing on parking meters. He also explains VPN kill switches and shares what to watch for during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Even Realities founder and CEO Will Wang joins the show to discuss smart glasses without cameras or speakers, and Chefs for Farmers founder Iris Midler previews the food and wine festival coming to Houston and Dallas. Plus, Michael wonders whether Costco has become the new place to meet people.

Michael breaks down everything you need—and don’t need—to know about Apple’s new foldable iPhone. He also talks with the CEO of Even Realities about smart glasses designed without cameras or speakers and explains how to safely dispose of an old TV—and the one thing you should never do.

Michael Garfield looks ahead to Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, explains why MapQuest is suddenly the App Store's top free app and shares his firsthand experience with Amazon-owned Zoox as the robotaxi company expands its testing in Texas. Plus, how businesses are putting AI to work, the growing sleepbuds category, Southwest's move into airport lounges, United's gate-delivery experiment and a review of the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia.

Michael Garfield reveals which major retailer is finally accepting Google Pay and Apple Pay, reviews the Navee Birdie 3X robotic electric golf push cart, and explains why using a digital key for your vehicle may not be as convenient—or secure—as it seems.

Michael Garfield breaks down the possibility of camera-equipped AirPods, why your next phone might actually be your old phone, and the first setting you should change when setting up a new TV.