* The word game has taken the Internet by storm: Get tips to beating ‘Wordle’ with CNET’s Dan Ackerman * Punch bowls go high tech with the help of Captain Morgan and inventor Matty Benedetto from ‘Unnecessary Inventions’ fame * IBM joins us to chat about the future of shopping – and sustainability is a big trend * We talk with Ben Sadeghipour (@NahamSec), an actual hacker – but an “ethical” one – on his work with HackerOne
Jan 28, 2022•39 min
* Learn about a new health device for the home, called BEMER, with Tom Zheng, the San Francisco 49ers' Functional Performance Therapist * Buy, sell and trade “previously enjoyed” camera and video gear with MPB.com. We talk with its founder, Matt Barker * Save time and money with the free NEXIT navigation app. We hear customer stories with its CEO, Randy Carpenter * ATMOSPHERE – the free TV service for businesses – now has TikTok content! We chat with Leo Resig, CEO * Don’t forget to properly bac...
Jan 21, 2022•39 min
Be sure to download Pop.in, a fun casual game for iPhone and iPad, where you video chat at the same time Pac-Man Community is now available on Facebook, a free reimagining of the iconic ‘80s arcade game We also chat with Malwarebytes about how to protect yourself from cyber threats in 2022 Don’t forget to properly back-up your important computer files onto an external WD or SanDisk drive
Jan 14, 2022•39 min
This week, highlights from the just-wrapped Consumer Electronics Show, on the future of tech Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong also joins me to share his favorite gadgets from CES 2022 Thinking of buying one of those trendy weighted blankets? We’ll chat with Hush about what makes them special
Jan 08, 2022•39 min
* Learn all about the latest desktops from ASUS and its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand Intel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first commercially-produced computer processor * We’ll be joined by Intuit to hear all about its Intuit Prosperity Accelrator A.I. and the start-ups they’re helping * Inseego sits down with us to chat about its various persona hotspots and MiFi devices * Be sure to download the free Slickdeals browser extension to save on all your purchases, at slickdeals.net/ra...
Dec 24, 2021•39 min
* We’re joined by Dan Spencer from BestMusicCoach.com, on how the innovative music lessons platform works to teach kids an instrument online. * We’ve got gift guides galore with top tech experts Meredith Sinclair, Amber Mac and Stephanie Humphrey * I also share a bunch of gadget and game ideas ahead of next weekend’s Christmas * Be sure to download the free Slickdeals browser extension to save on all your purchases, at slickdeals.net/radio
Dec 18, 2021•39 min
* Business leaders, tune in for a chat about an effective operational resilience strategy, with Stephen Boyer, co-founder and CTO of BitSight, and Vasant Balasubramanian, VP & GM of Risk at ServiceNow * Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some high-tech recommendations for friends and family * We also touch base with Carley Knobloch, who shares a handful of gadget gift ideas * Be sure to download the free Slickdeals browser extension to save on all your purchases, at s...
Dec 11, 2021•39 min
* Nexit’s CEO Randy Carpenter joins us again to help us ‘navigate’ around its innovative mapping app * Samsung stops by to talk TikTok, which is now on its Smart TV line-up. Learn what you can do with it * Intel exec Lisa McManus breaks down the significance of the company’s just-unveiled 12th Gen Core processors * TV host Cheryl Nelson has a bunch of gadget and gaming gift suggestions to share Traveling with a group? Launchtrip makes booking travel simple and rewarding, for multiple travelers *...
Dec 04, 2021•39 min
* eBay drops by for a chat about buying via its online marketplace, and why it’s especially a good idea this year * We’re joined by tech expert Mario Armstrong, who shares some hot gadgets and game ideas for the holidays * Lifestyle personality Evette Rios stops by with gift ideas for kids and kids at heart * What’s the latest in smart home gadgets? Author, speaker and broadcaster Amber Mac tell us a few good ones to consider * Be sure to download the free Slickdeals browser extension to save on...
Nov 26, 2021•39 min
* The BD Veritor At-Home COVID-19 test – with a high-tech twist – with BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) * How to score a Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal with Pete King, Deal Expert and host of the Slickdeals YouTube channel * I also interview Flipp’s Nafisa Kassam once more, on how to get the most out of the free app (and website) designed to save you money * We also chat about Google Shopping with Google Technology Expert, Peter Du
Nov 19, 2021•39 min
* Learn how to be eligible to win a Lorex video doorbell (hint: it’s really easy to enter). You need to be at least 18 years old and a resident of the continental U.S. * Our second interview with Flipp teaches us how to get the most out of the free app (and website) designed to save you money * We also chat with “Connected Mom “and savvy tech expert Carley Knobloch about some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidays LinkedIn drops in to fill us in on the brand-new LinkedIn Services Marketplace (i...
Nov 13, 2021•39 min
* Talking with Flipp about its app and website that shows local store ads, coupons and deals. * Nexit is back to discuss new features of its unique navigation app (install before your Thanksgiving travels)! * You heard Mark Zuckerberg chat about the ‘metaverse’ last week, tied to Facebook’s future, but we get the O.G. Alan Smithson to sit down with us, from MetaVRse to give us the deets on this next generation of the Internet
Nov 06, 2021•39 min
* Epson's newest FastFoto, a high-speed scanner than can digitize all your precious memories stored in photo albums, shoeboxes and photo frames. * Concerned about your young ‘uns sitting in front of video games? TekyGo is a video game system for toddlers and little kids fusing exercise with education and gaming. Learn how it works. * Temple Run, the hit mobile game franchise, turns 10 years old, believe it or not, and you’ll learn about its latest game, Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure here on the s...
Oct 29, 2021•39 min
* BitSight is the leader in cybersecurity ratings, empowering companies to make better, more informed decisions about cyber risk. We catch up with CTO Stephen Boyer, as well as Anders Norremo, CEO of Third Party Trust. * With its community of millions, Slickdeals helps save you money on all your purchases, and now they’ve unveiled Slickdeals Rewards. Learn how it works here first! * I also share some recommended tech to turn your regular home into a smarter one, including video surveillance came...
Oct 22, 2021•39 min
BitSight is the leader in cybersecurity ratings, empowering companies to make better, more informed decisions about cyber risk. We catch up with CTO Stephen Boyer, as well as Anders Norremo, CEO of Third Party Trust. With its community of millions, Slickdeals helps save you money on all your purchases, and now they’ve unveiled Slickdeals Rewards. Learn how it works here first! I also share some recommended tech to turn your regular home into a smarter one, including video surveillance cameras, w...
Oct 22, 2021•39 min
** Leading laptop maker ASUS discusses the best laptops for content creators, such as YouTubers, and why * We discuss great kids products, like the Artie Max: The Coding Robot and the Toniebox, and explain how these toys work * October is Cybersecurity Awareness month, and so ESET stops by to talk about easy ways to protect yourself * We talk “aging in place” – how seniors can live longer independently at home – with Boca Tech and Automation
Oct 16, 2021•39 min
* Why pay monthly for access to your own video doorbell? We catch up with Lorex CEO Gilad Epstein about the company’s latest platform. * Nexit is a new navigation app that doesn’t just focus on the destination – but the journey, too. Hear what makes it unique with its CEO Randy Carpenter. * Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch drops in to chat about tech for busy families this fall.
Oct 09, 2021•39 min
We’ll first hear about LG’s new wireless earbuds that uses ultraviolet light (UV-C) to disinfect itself when you place them into the charging case SanDisk stops by to talk about backing up your iPhone’s photos and videos onto a USB stick, called the iXpand Luxe For another kind of storage, we’ll talk with Stuf Storage, an app that connects those with space to rent and those who need to store their stuff And for students struggling with math, our last interview is about the free Photomath app tha...
Sep 30, 2021•39 min
In just over 10 minutes, Cadillac sells out of its reservations for its LYRIQ EV Debut Edition, coming in 2022. Is the iPhone 13 family worth the hype? We catch up with mobile tech expert, Daniel Bader. Home Depot drops by to chat about is new Hubspace app and platform, to help manage your smart home tech. Called “the last baby monitor you’ll ever need,” we’ll learn all about the Owlet Smart Sock Plus, a nighttime wearable for babies and toddlers.
Sep 24, 2021•39 min
This week: * What’s new with the new iPhone 13 family, unveiled by Apple last week. * There’s ‘telehealth’ for humans, including virtual video visits, so hear what a virtual veterinarian looks like with Vetster * If you love to read, be sure to hear my interview with Legible.com, a new online platform that offers versatility * Amazon stops by to chat about what it’s like to work in tech at the company, and what the Amazon Technical Academy does
Sep 18, 2021•39 min
* These ain’t your grandma’s hearing aids! Dr. Hope Lanter, lead audiologist of hear.com, tells us what’s new and newsworthy * Hey movie lovers, LG joins us to shine a light on its latest projectors for your home * Have little ones? Learn all about the Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor and what it can do that others can’t * A new product called “Noze,” billed as the world’s first consumer device that monitors for coronavirus risk
Sep 11, 2021•39 min
* We talk employment challenges facing those with disabilities, including veterans, with No Barriers USA and Wells Fargo & Co. * Tech expert Amber Mac joins us to share some back-to-school tech recommendations * Speaking of students, Maple Calculator is a free math app that does some pretty wild things. Learn about it here! * We’ll get the scoop on NTENSE gaming desks, including one with adjustable height (with standing desk option) * Another app, Optimity, rewards you for reaching self-impr...
Sep 03, 2021•39 min
* We’re joined by CR to hear all about its ambitious national broadband initiative; * LG talks ergonomic monitors, to promote better health while sitting at your computer * TikTok sensation “Chem Teacher Phil” drops by to talk STEM studies, and more * Be the first to learn about dcbel r16, designed for EV owners, as a way to power your home
Aug 28, 2021•39 min
* Learn about the latest in microSD cards, external hard drives and SSDs -- with Western Digital’s Brian Pridgeon * Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch drops by to chat back-to-school picks * I also share some of my favorite gear for students heading back to high-school or college * MeetKai is a new A.I.-powered personal assistant. Learn what it can do that Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa cannot
Aug 21, 2021•39 min
* Experience your local stations in a new way with Auddia, a new platform reinventing radio * A small gadget called "bite away" takes the sting out of mosquito bites * Into video games? A new dating app called Kippo may be for you. * Hear about Kobo elipsa, which fuses entertainment with productivity. Learn how this new ereader works
Aug 14, 2021•39 min
* Learn about Lume Pad, the world’s first 3-D Lightfield tablet and what all the hype is about. * Fintropolis is a free add on for Minecraft, that teaches financial literacy to kids. Great idea! * Speaking of finances, our favorite car guy Nik Miles stops by to talk about high-tech ways to secure financing for your next vehicle * Nite Ize has hundreds of innovative products, including a light-up dog leash to make walking your furry friend safer at night
Aug 07, 2021•39 min
* What’s ‘gadget insurance’? We hear about the new Ausion Home+ plan, plus uBreakiFix stores. * LG chats with us about its LG ProBake Convection Slide-In Range with Air Sous Vide & AirFry. * CrowdChange is a new fundraising platform to empower charitable events, big or small, with intuitive tools * Love word games? Be the first to learn about the new (and free) Magic Word game, from Volley, on your Google Nest smart display. * We have another $100 Hotels.com giveaway, so tune into the podcas...
Jul 31, 2021•39 min
* Don’t trust your business to any ‘ol laptop. ASUS’s Beca Truong joins us to share what’s new with ExpertBooks * Have trouble falling or staying asleep? Learn all about Wesper sleep kits on today’s program * We’ll also hear about WhereiPark, a popular platform that connects those with parking spots to rent with those who need ‘em * We have another $100 Hotels.com giveaway, so tune into the podcast to hear how to enter. Good luck!
Jul 23, 2021•39 min
· Learn all about OnStar Guardian, the new app for up to 7 family members and friends, to help you behind the wheel or outside of the vehicle. · Seen those trendy Nanoleaf smart light panels for your wall? Learn what’s new with the CEO from the company. · Need some fun summer ideas? We talk with lifestyle expert and author Meredith Sinclair, who penned the book, Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family's Playful Spirit · Ransomware attacks, Big News! I discuss the importance of p...
Jul 17, 2021•39 min
* Find out why you should never pay if a cybercriminal locks down your files and demands a ransom. We’re joined by ESET’s Tony Anscombe *Wall Stories are cartoon decals for a child’s wall – but comes alive through an augmented reality app *LG joins us to chat about OLED TV and why it’s the definitive technology for enjoying TV shows, movies, sports, and games *Hotels.com is giving away another $100 gift card. Find out in the show how to be eligible for the random draw. It’s super easy (but you n...
Jul 09, 2021•39 min
