Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan Show

Michael Garfield explains how Amazon collects information about you and how to review and adjust your privacy settings. Plus, why surge protectors need regular replacement and a review of the 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X pickup.

Is a foldable phone worth the investment? Michael Garfield breaks down the pros and cons, compares WiFi extenders with a whole-home mesh system, and shares four things to do before Amazon Prime Big Deal Days this week.

This week, Michael Garfield dives into the surprising ways smart TV manufacturers collect viewer data and what you can do to protect your privacy. He also shares practical ways to score free cloud storage space and breaks down the ideal viewing distance for your TV to get the best picture quality and viewing experience. Whether you're upgrading your home entertainment setup or looking to tighten your digital security, this episode has useful tips you can put to work right away.

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.