We kick off this week’s Tech It Out with Verizon ’s Ashley Colette, to learn about Verizon Mobile Protect and a special promo going on now JustAnswer.com may be 20 years old but the company isn’t resting on its laurels. I catch up with CEO Andy Kurtzig, to learn about its new JustAnswer ChatGPT Verifier . Be the first to learn about Torch , which immediately gives a warning of an approaching wildfire, with its cofounder and COO Vasya Tremsin – it’s coming in 2024. Thank you to ASUS , for those i...
Mar 24, 2023•39 min
On a special cybersecurity edition of Tech It Out, we’re joined by Digital Forensics Corporation’s Ken Kuglin, to chat about ‘sextortion’ and how fraudsters threaten to reveal your intimate photos and videos (even if you’ve never shared any) Bitwarden’s Gary Orenstein also joins us on Tech It Out to discuss why it’s not that big of a deal if Twitter is dropping its free ‘multifaction authentication’ via SMS (text message). There are better ways to prove it’s really you – and they’re free, too. A...
Mar 17, 2023•39 min
What better way to celebrate March 14 (3.14) than by learning about the free Photomath app, where math students take a photo of math problems using their smartphone to help solve them. We catch up with Mandy Rusin, VP of Product at Photomath! Also on the show, Chef Grant Crilly, Co-Founder and Executive Director of ChefSteps , owned by Breville, will talk with us about the cross-section of cooking and tech. How apps, websites, online videos and smart ovens can help you prep “epic” meals, as he l...
Mar 10, 2023•39 min
We start off with Vivint to learn about its award-winning home security systems and versatile smart home platform• Speaking of your home, do you peek through your fingers when you open your electricity bill? We talk with Emporia Energy about its home monitoring solutions• Owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, I talk about the TikTok controversy during heightened tensions with China, plus age/time limit changes coming to those 18 and younger • Closing the gender gap – and pay disparity – between men ...
Mar 03, 2023•39 min
We start off with T-Mobile ’s Steve Carlson, on how many robocalls and scam attempts were caught last year, with the free Scam Shield app. It’s an insane number.• Speaking of criminals, ESET ’s Tony Anscombe stops by to talk about why car thefts are up across the country, and the 5 things you can do to fight back (both high- and low-tech solutions).• Western Digital is in the house! I interview Nitin Kachhwaha about the latest WD My Book external hard drives – which now go all the way up to 22 t...
Feb 24, 2023•39 min
• Get the 4-1-1 on Halo 2+, the latest dog collar, endorsed by Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”), that serves as a wireless fence, training tool and dog tracker – all rolled into one. We talk with company founder Ken Ehrman.• Roku stops by for an upcoming on its streaming video solutions – sticks, boxes and TVs, oh my!• Spokenote is a clever QR code sticker that lets you attach a video message to just about anything.• Love your iPhone? Download a free browser extension and digital keyboard powe...
Feb 17, 2023•39 min
• Americans were defrauded out of more than 1 billion in 2022, due to ‘romance scams’ – a new record – and so Visa stops by to share tips for staying protected. We catch up with Dustin White, Chief Risk Data Officer at Visa • But you CAN find love with an app like ‘Vinylly,’ which centers on music. We learn all about the popular dating app with its founder Rachel Van Nortwick • General Motors’ Hoss Hassani, VP of EV Ecosystem, joins us to talk about electric vehicles and GM’s super cool virtual ...
Feb 10, 2023•39 min
Shopping for a new laptop? Intel unveiled its new 13th Gen Intel Core processors – and they’ll be available soon. Get the 4-1-1 here.• Speaking of computers, we talk with BenQ about gaming monitors that won’t break the bank• Weighted blankets are incredibly popular, and so we’ll have Hush on the show to tell us what’s new – including a brand-new product announced on Tech It Out first• Have aging relatives who live alone? Learn about Wi-Fi sensing technology with Origin – how it works, and how mu...
Feb 03, 2023•39 min
Whether it’s your “side hustle” or full-time gig, podcasting is a young and exciting – and potentially profitable – medium. Tech podcaster Tom Merritt shares what you need, how to get started, and tips to spreading the word.• If you like sports, “mixed reality” experiences are going to take it to the next level. I chat about the new SportsX program with Humza Teherany, CTO at MLSE, about its partnership with Amazon’s AWS.• Tap into 2023’s top tech trends with Info-Tech Group’s Brian Jackson. We ...
Jan 27, 2023•39 min
Hot off the heels of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), I catch up with ASUS to hear about its big laptop announcements, including OLED gaming laptops, 3D models (that don’t require glasses), and more.• We talk with Playsee – the popular social media app – that focuses on communities, positivity, and experiences• Hearing aids have gone over-the-counter, and we’re going to learn about the award-winning Bose-powered Lexie B2 model – that costs much less than other hearing aids.• Boomerang is par...
Jan 20, 2023•39 min
I share some of the highlights from North America’s biggest tech convention, including innovative new laptops, giant (and wireless) OLED TVs, smart home gear, and more• Nextbase joins us to talk about its next-gen dashcam, the iQ, which has some advanced features• Learn about the ‘wacky’ side of CES, including a urine monitor, how your dog can text you, and a ‘breathing’ pillow that inhales and exhales• TrackDDB joins us to talk about Internet ‘cookies’ – and not the delicious kind! – and if you...
Jan 13, 2023•39 min
Matt Swider from The Shortcut joins us to share some highlights from the 2023 CES, including hands-on time with the new PSVR 2 virtual reality headset Automotive expert Nik Miles sits down with us to chat about the latest in car tech – from Ram, Chrysler, BMW and Mercedes Tech experts Mario Armstrong and Carley Knobloch also join us in Sin City, from the 2023 CES show, with their top gadget picks Thank you to ASUS, a company that creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ...
Jan 06, 2023•39 min
Be the first to learn about Mylo, a “virtual lifeguard” that may prevent accidental drownings in swimming pools Belkin joins us to chat about its Wemo family of smart plugs and other gear Add convenience and save money on your annual heating and cooling bills with Ecobee. Learn about its new Wi-Fi thermostats and new security system We chat with Leanne Fan is a 14-year-old who invented the Finsen headphones – that helps those with mid-ear infections This show is powered by ASUS, for those in sea...
Dec 29, 2022•39 min
Celebrity chef Anna Olson joins us to talk about tech and apps, for cooking and entertainment, in partnership with LG. Speaking of food, learn all about the Cuisine app that answers the daily question: “What’s for dinner?” Michael Jabbara joins us again, as Visa’s VP and Head of Global Fraud Services, to teach us how to decipher “Fraudulese.” Tech expert Amber Mac also joins us to share some smart home ideas.. How to save money with the Slickdeals website, app, and browser extension. Earn cash-b...
Dec 22, 2022•39 min
One week left until Christmas, and so we’ve got some last-minute gadget gift guides with Stephanie Humphrey, Mario Armstrong, and yours truly Such a smart idea: Ho Ho Ho H20 is an automatic Christmas tree self-watering system. Lorex joins us for the latest in video doorbells, surveillance cameras and smart floodlights Thank you to ASUS, a company that creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops Speaking of laptops, be sure to back-up your impo...
Dec 16, 2022•39 min
Theresa Payton is our special guest, former Chief Information Officer at the White House, who shares tips to staying protected in 2023 I just love the Flipp app, which saves you money on all your retail purchases. We’re joined by Nafisa Kassam, Chief Deals Officer at the company Speaking of shopping, be sure to save even more with the Slickdeals website, app, and browser extension Tech expert Amber Mac and Mario Armstrong both join us on Tech It Out with some gadget gift ideas ASUS creates techn...
Dec 09, 2022•39 min
Get the 4-1-1 on a premium “dream car”: the teched-out Cadillac CELESTIQ EV, with its incredible design, performance We talk gadget gift guides with tech experts Meredith Sinclair, Mario Armstrong, and Carley Knobloch Speaking of shopping, be sure to save money with the Slickdeals website, app, and browser extension ASUS creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops Thank you to VISA for your support on Tech It Out, and all the great work you to...
Dec 02, 2022•39 min
Save money on your purchases with Flipp, a “must have” app for buying at retail. We chat with Nafisa Kassam, “Chief Deals Officer” at Flipp I share about 8 hot gadgets on sale until Cyber Monday, plus tech expert Mario Armstrong joins me with some gadget gift ideas, as well Ecobee’s CEO/co-founder Stuart Lombard joins us to chat about its award-winning (and money-saving) smart thermostats – and new products, too! ASUS creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. BE sure to check out A...
Nov 23, 2022•39 min
Thanks for the memory! Anthony Morquecho, Director of Brand Marketing at Western Digital, talks with us about gifting storage for gamers, including WD and SanDisk drives Slickdeals’ Consumer Expert Regina Conway joins us to chat about the popular Slickdeals site, app and browser extension – all devoted to saving you money In the market for your first (or next) dashcam? Nextbase’s Jeff Chuh stops by with tips to what features are worth looking into. Tech lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey has so...
Nov 18, 2022•39 min
Make money on books you’ve read or buy them for less than retail with PangoBooks, a popular online book-centric app and marketplace. We talk with CMO Dan Orkin. Tech expert Carley Knobloch joins us to chat about gadget gift ideas for the holidays. Be sure to start shopping at Slickdeals.net to save money and even make money with its cash-back program! The new ‘Beyond King Tut’ exhibit is open in a few cities – bringing the Egyptian pharaoh to life more than 3,300 years later – and so we catch up...
Nov 11, 2022•39 min
Be the first to learn about Mylo, a “virtual lifeguard” that may prevent accidental drownings in swimming pools Belkin joins us to chat about its Wemo family of smart plugs and other gear Add convenience and save money on your annual heating and cooling bills with Ecobee. Learn about its new Wi-Fi thermostats and new security system We chat with Leanne Fan is a 14-year-old who invented the Finsen headphones – that helps those with mid-ear infections This show is powered by ASUS, for those in sea...
Nov 05, 2022•39 min
Have a spooktacular Halloween! Nextdoor joins us to share some new and returning features Used by millions in Snapchat, Bitmoji turns 15 years old. Here what’s new Get the deets on LG’s 48-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor Get rid of dead zones in your home. We chat with Linksys for tips Score hot deals with Slickdeals.net – it’s a website, app, and browser extension, powered by millions of users Thank you to VISA for your support on Tech It Out, and all the great work you to protect customers ...
Oct 28, 2022•39 min
Hearing aids can (finally) be purchased over-the-counter, so here’s what you need to know. We chat with Lexie for the 4-1-1 Are you sitting properly at your desk? If not, you could be hurting your body. We talk ‘ergonomics’ with Kensington The latest in the Syberia adventure game franchise is here – and so we speak with the developers in France Learn about sustainable aviation fuel, with Honeywell, and how flying the friendly skies can be much better on the environment Thank you to VISA for your...
Oct 21, 2022•39 min
What a thrill to have gaming veteran John Riccitiello -- CEO of Unity Technology and former CEO/President of Electronics Arts -- join us to talk about the metaverse I chat about awesome new tech, including a gorgeous smartphone that costs 1/4 of the price of an iPhone, and a stunning ASUS OLED laptop Irrigreen joins us to discuss its innovative way to water your lawn with incredible precision, which translates to less water (and money) wasted Home, Smart, Home: My take on the latest tech for you...
Oct 14, 2022•39 min
Slickdeals -- my favorite website, app and browser extension – has a lot to offer this fall, and so we’re joined by Slickdeals’ Pete King for the 4-1-1 Windows 11 gets a huge update on the eve of its first anniversary. We talk with Microsoft’s Nicci Trovinger all about it Intel took the wraps off its 13th Gen Intel Core processors, with incredible multithreaded performance of the last gen. We talk with Intel’s Sami Saif Tech expert and entrepreneur Amber Mac shares her top productivity apps for ...
Oct 07, 2022•39 min
Combing gaming with financial education, Visa’s Financial Soccer is back – and better than before – with new platforms, men and women teams, and more Cadillac is celebrating 120 years of innovation, and so we’ll look back at the automotive tech pioneered by Cadillac and a peek to the future with Lyriq ASUS joins us to chat about new ExpertBook laptops for businesses, whether you work in an office, at home, or hybrid setup. Learn what’s new and newsworthy! You love your Alexa-powered Amazon Echo ...
Sep 30, 2022•39 min
Congrats to Kim Wood from San Antonio, Texas, the winner of the ASUS laptop giveaway! We celebrated the 250th episode of Tech It Out last week. Speaking of computers, SanDisk’s Christina Garza joins us to chat about the SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE modular SSD ecosystem. Save money with Verizon, with a handful of deals, discounts and perks. We chat with the awesome Ashley Colette, Communications Manager for Verizon Consumer Group. Learn why the Vetster app is like having a licensed vet in your...
Sep 23, 2022•39 min
In celebration of National Grandparents Day, we learn how to protect aging loved ones from cybercriminals, with advice from Michael Jabbara, Visa’s global head of fraud services. We talk with Swati Matta, Founder and CEO of Koble, an that that gives moms a prenatal and postpartum support team in your pocket. Learn all about spokenote stickers to easily and instantly add video notes to anything, via a simple QR code and app. We’ll be joined by Mike Harmon, Chief Marking Officer. Thank you to ASUS...
Sep 16, 2022•39 min
Apple officially unveiled its iPhone 14 family, and more. We catch up with tech expert and KTLA personality Rich DeMuro on his take on the new products. Speaking of smartphones, we’re also joined by Casetify to hear what’s new with the popular smartphone case leader – including its iPhone 14 lineup. Power company Anker joins us to talk new chargers and cables, to coincide with the iPhone 14 launch. One of my fave companies, SanDisk, also stops by to talk about new USB drives and SSDs – perfect f...
Sep 09, 2022•39 min
Learn how to perform CPR with a little help from a “chatbot,” with Dr. Carl Black, Medical Director and Co-Founder at AidenCPR.com Tech expert Amber Mac joins us to talk back to school gadget ideas – from better Wi-Fi and sleek laptops to buying things for less on marketplaces Speaking of back to school, how can parents protect kids on the Internet and social media? We talk with Agency for some great tips Cleaning guru Melissa Maker joins us to talk about the “connected home,” and how ThinQ-enab...
Sep 02, 2022•39 min
