A ‘claw machine’ for the home? 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 tableTripp Grant, Senior Director of Partnerships at uBreakiFix by Asurion talks with us about the “right to repair,” following a NYC event co-hosted with Google and iFixitA baby stroller that can rock you little one to sleep? I interview Jon McGuire from CYBEX North America, the folks behind the e-Gazelle S electric strollerThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!
I sit down with General Motors’ SVP Baris Cetinok in NYC to learn about what’s next for GM’s Super Cruise driver assistance technology. What’s coming in 2028 will blow you awayEpson, the no. 1 brand in projector sales, has partnered with audio giant Bose, to create Epson’s latest projector line. I chat with Kenny Tang, Product Manager for Epson’s Lifestudio projectorsThe world's first personal dashcam? I also catch up with Brian Pemberton, CEO and Founder of Keotech, the folks behind KeocamThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!
It’s been a decade and so Windows 10 is officially done. What are your options is you’re still running it? We’re joined by Mark Linton, Vice President, for Windows and Devices at MicrosoftSpeaking of computers, the Arduino Uno Q is only $44. Find out what it’s used for – plus the company was acquired by QualcommI chat about “smart home” tech and “smart office” tech in two separate segments, highlighting some pics for both places you spend time inThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!
Shawnee Delaney, co-host of a new 12-episode LifeLock series on YouTube called Control Room, joins is to chat about the latest cyber threats and how to fight back.HP has a bunch of new hardware, for work and play, and so we turn to tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong for the deetsOrganizations are using AI more than ever before, but there’s a trust issue. Marinela Profi, Global AI Strategy Lead at SAS, shares some surprising findings of a recent surveyThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!
Whether it’s your full-time job or side hustle, the “gig” economy is an exciting space -- but how could getting paid be better? I’m joined by Visa’s Michael Nevski, Director of Consumer InsightsPanos Panay, Amazon’s SVP of Devices and Services, carves out some time to talk to Tech It Out listeners about the latest in Ring doorbells, Echo speakers, Kindles, FireTV and more – all powered by Alexa+Love your Peloton? I also sit down with Peloton’s Nick Caldwell, Chief Product Officer, who tells us what’s new with its popular Peloton Bike, Tread and Row – and an AI-powered camera that analyzes your formStarting with this episode, Norton is an official partner on Tech It Out! I’ll talk about its offerings to help keep you protected – even if you’re more tech shy than tech savvy
YouTube star, author and cleaning guru Melissa Maker chats with us about the latest high-tech appliances for the laundry room and kitchen, in partnership with LG.How do the new iPhones stack up in the photography department? At Apple Park, I caught up with seasoned photographer and social media host Tyler Stalman for his hot take on the latest devicesWindows 10 support is coming to an end on October 14th. Find out what you need to know, with tech lifestyle expert Mario ArmstrongYou may be prematurely hurting your iPhone or Android phone’s battery – and so I tell you what you’re doing wrong and how to fix it.Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!
Back to school and back to work! Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch joins us to share some great Fall tech pics for the entire familyShould teachers allow genAI in the classroom? Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist with ESET, says “yes” -- and explains whyLife-saving communications tech during natural disasters and other emergencies – we’ll learn all about Verizon Frontline with its VP, Cory DavisI’ll share some thoughts on the Apple AirPods Pro 3. In a word? Wow.Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!
Yours truly joined many other journalists, content creators and analysts, in attending Apple’s “Awe Dropping” media event in Cupertino, California. I share my thoughts on this new hardware, after playing around with them all following Tim Cook’s keynoteAlso at Apple HQ, I get feedback from tech analyst Avi Greengart (from Techsponential) and pro photographer/videographer Jefferson Graham. Between the two, we cover iPhone Air, iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and new Apple Watch optionsIf you’re looking to beef up your Wi-Fi at home, I’m also joined this hour by NETGEAR’s Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product Management, on what to look forThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!
Iconic videogame publisher Acclaim is back after a long hiatus. Learn what to expect with Acclaim’s CEO Alef JosefOne of my favorite apps just got better. Get the deets on WeWard, which rewards you for walking, and hear what’s new with the Co-Founder and CEO, Yves BenchimolGuitar players, you’ll want to “tune in” to my chat about JamStack 2, a portable guitar app (with effects), when I catch up with Chris PrendergastThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!
I catch up with tech expert Amber Mac, who shares a handful of back-to-school suggestions for high school or college studentsBased on a number of TV interviews I conducted last week, I’ll also share some tech for the fall, including a new AI-powered laptop, smart storage, and fun games for AFTER studyingNew Pixel 10 smartphones are here, along with a number of accessories, and so I catch up with Vaisnavy Siva, Product Marketing Manager at GoogleArmorSiren is billed as your “personal security system away from home.” Joining us is the President and CEO of the company, Bruce DubinskyThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!
Greetings from Cologne, Germany! To learn all about the ASUS and Xbox partnership, I’m joined by Sascha Krohn, Director of Technical Marketing at ASUS and ROG. Unveiled at Gamescon, this handheld gaming PCV is wild.Speaking of PCs, there are deals to be had over Inter Gamer Days, from August 25th through September 7th, on select Intel-powered gaming laptops and desktops -- as you’ll hear from Intel’s Samy Saif.But we first kickstart a brand-new Tech It Out, to get the 4-1-1 on Brane Audio and its portable Brane X speaker and its integrated subwoofer. We’re joined by Joe Pinkerton, Co-Founder & CEO of Brane AudioThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!
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-CAlso ideal for students, I’ll share more than a half-dozen gadget ideas for back-to-school season, including an AI-powered smartphone, laptop with crazy battery life, a color e-reader for kids, and much moreIf you’ve got young kids no doubt you’ve heard about Yoto Player, a mega-popular screen-free device for kids and tweens. I catch up with Sarah Natchez, Managing Director for North America at YotoThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!
We kick off the show with Carl Rutstein, SVP and Global Head of Consulting & Analytics at Visa, to talk about protecting business from cyberthreats. We’ll learn all about its new Cybersecurity Advisory Practice, which provides guidance and support to businesses on managing cyber risksSpeaking protection, Michal Salát, Director of Threat Research at Norton, shares takeaways from the company’s Cyber Safety Insights Report – this time on “Connected Kids.” You’re not going to want to miss that chat, especially if you have kids, grandkids, or nieces/nephewsI’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 sit down with CEO Yami PayanoThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!
Traveling soon? Save money with an eSIM on your smartphone. I catch up with Saily CEO Vykintas Maknickas, who also talks about NordVPN for added privacy and protectionSpeaking of saving money while traveling, learn all about the Wise app and how to avoid steep ATM fees while overseas. Joining me for the chat is Ankita D’Mello, Principal Product Manager at WiseAlso on the show, T-Satellite is live, which lets you stay connected virtually anywhere – and even if you’re not a T-Mobile customer. We get the 4-1-1 from Alice Williams, Vice President of Product Marketing at T-MobileIt’s almost back-to-school time, and so we hear what’s new and newsworthy from tech lifestyle expert Mario ArmstrongThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!
This ain’t yo daddy’s printer. Anna Kernus, product manager for the new EcoTank printer family at Epson, discusses the latest features of the new devicesSwimmers, listen up! For a ‘deep dive’ on its new Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles and what they can do, we’re joined by Will Parry at FORMAll the way from Barrow, Alaska, a 'Tech It Out' listener, Jeff Maupin, joins us to talk about simple refrigerator maintenance tips -- so you can avoid buying a new applianceThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!
Nextdoor, the popular social media platform that services neighborhoods, has just undergone a refresh, of sorts. I catch up with Sarah Leary, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Nextdoor· It’s travel season! To tell us all about the Solis family of portable hotspots, I sit down with Eric Plam, president of SIMO.Can ‘Y-Brush’ clean your teeth in only 10 seconds instead of the recommended 2 minutes? In interview all the way from France, I replay a chat with Benjamin Cohen, Founder and CEO of the companyThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!
Congrats to Cayla Solomon for winning the ECOVACS prize pack, worth $2300! We had more than 650 people enter to win the DEEBOT X9 PRO OMNI, a powerful robot vacuum/mop hybrid and the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI window-washing robotLG Electronics’ Gilles Perrera stops by to discuss what to look for in a new TV, including the latest in OLED televisions and why these models win so many awardsAlso on the show, a super high-tech safe for your home to protect your valuables. It has sensors, alarms, two cameras, app support and more! We’re joined by Oscar Hedaya, tech inventor and founder of SPACE and “The Space Safe.”Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!
Congrats to Janelle Bautista from Orange County for winning the ASUS X15 Chromebook laptop! This was tied to last week’s 400th Tech It Out episode milestone..We have a huge prize for this week, too, courtesy of ECOVACS. Valued at $2300, it’s a DEEBOT X9 PRO OMNI, a powerful robot vacuum/mop hybrid and the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI window-washing robot. Learn HOW to enter in the show – and it’s open to U.S. and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec)Speaking of ECOVACS, I’ll interview TC Chang from ECOVACS Americas, about their latest home robotsThe latest mobile game in the successful Angry Birds franchise just dropped this week – this time on Apple Arcade – and it’s called Angry Birds Bounce. I catch up with Bryan Cook, Game Lead at Rovio, for the deets.Melissa Mohr, Director of Smart Home at Amazon, also joins us to chat about “pet tech” for your furry friendThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!
To celebrate the show milestone, ASUS is giving away an X15 Chromebook laptop. Just tag me on social media and include the hashtag #TechItOut to be eligible to win. You need to be in the continental U.S. and 18 or older. Good luck!NETGEAR joins us to chat about its latest Wi-Fi gear, including routers, extenders and mesh systems. I’m joined by Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product ManagementWhat’s your experience like when using your bank or credit card apps and websites? I chat with Sean Gelles, Senior Director of Payments Intelligence at JD PowerLearn all about Hello Humpback, an AI-powered website that tracks whales and tells you the marine mammal’s backstory and whereabouts. I catch up with Darrell Smith, Director of Marketing, for Newfoundland and Labrador TourismThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!
One more week until Tech It Out’s 400th episode and a ASUS laptop giveaway! Get the details on how to enter next week.Live from LATAM! I’m at the first-ever Electronics Home Mexico trade show, and I’ll interview Carlos Clur, CEO and Founder of Grupo Eletrolar, which produces this tech eventSend messages to loved ones AFTER you die?! We chat with Chris Jalbert, founder of Eternal Applications, about how this all worksTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some summer tech ideas for the familySecurity cameras are becoming more affordable. On the show, we’ve got Guy Pithie, Reolink’s VP for North AmericaThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!