It may sound like science fiction but Jetson is taking preorders for its Jetson One personal flying vehicle. We’re joined by Rikard Steiber, Senior Advisor and first external investor (also, will.i.am is an investor, too). Breville’s Corinna Odorico joins us to talk about its Barista Touch Impress, a smart countertop appliance for lattes, espressos, Cappuccinos, Americanos, and more! I share some smart home tech ideas, ranging from water sensors ND Wi-Fi deadbolts to the world’s first wireless O...
Oct 20, 2023•39 min
While attending HP Imagine at HP’s headquarters last week, I had the privilege to sit down with Vikrant Batra, Global Chief Marketing Officer at HP, to chat about a pair of innovative new computers How do I top having Atari CEO Wade Rosen on last weekend’s show? On this weekend’s show, George Fan joins me -- the creator of ‘Plants vs. Zombies’ – to share info about his next new (and wacky) game, Hardhat Wombat For some fresh Fall fun, I catch up with lifestyle expert Evette Rios, who shares some...
Oct 13, 2023•39 min
Leading fire prevention company Kidde joins me on Tech It Out to talk about its family of smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, with indoor air quality monitoring. I catch up with Tiffani Joseph, Associate Director of Product Management at Kidde How cool is it to have Atari’s CEO on Tech It Out? Wade Rosen stops by to discuss Atari’s iconic past and where the gaming giant is offering today – and tomorrow! Speaking of games, I’m thrilled to have Stanley Pierre-Louis back on the show. Stan is...
Oct 06, 2023•39 min
Love your Roomba floor-vacuuming robot? Of course, you do. But wait ‘til you hear what the new Roomba Combo j9+ can do. We chat with iRobot’s Warren Fernandez Vivint is celebrating its 2 million customer milestone. Learn all about this popular smart home platform, how it works, and what makes it unique. We catch up with Abhi Bhatt, Senior Vice President of Product and Innovation at the company And what about powering your home, whether it’s “smart” or not? EcoFlow’s Brian Essenmacher joins us to...
Sep 29, 2023•39 min
I attended Intel Innovation in San Jose, a celebration of future processing power – and we hear all about the AI PC. We’ve got two interviews on Tech It Out from the convention The iPhone 15 family is now available and so I’ll tell you 5 things you need to know about these new devices Can you live to 100? We talk about “personalized medicine” and the Netflix show “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” with Fabrício Costa, a renowned data science expert Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch als...
Sep 24, 2023•39 min
Yours truly was in attendance at the Steve Jobs theater at Apple’s HQ, and I played around with the new iPhone 15 family and Apple Watch devices. Here are my initial impressions. Cyberbullying and sextortion are getting worse. We define it and talk about how to fight back, with Mila Araujo, Personal Cyber Insurance Practice Leader at NFP Crafters, unite! We learn all about the Glowforge Aura – a first of its kind 3D printer and laser cutter in one – when we catch up with Dan Shapiro, CEO/cofound...
Sep 15, 2023•39 min
Michael Jabbara, Vice President and Head of Global Fraud Services at Visa, tell us about the latest ransomware schemes and other threats, and what you can do to protect yourself – in plain English! Speaking of protecting your family, Airthings’ Erlend Bolle, Chief Technical Officer, discusses air quality monitors to protect your family from dangerous airborne threats. LG’s awesome Gilles Pereira, Senior Go-To Market Manager, shares the deets on three new and unique LG TVs Thank you to ASUS, Visa...
Sep 08, 2023•39 min
ASUS’s Phillip Shung stops by to pull the curtain back on the sweet new Zenbook 14x OLED laptop ( http://asus.com/us ) We talk “National Preparedness Month” with Joseph Porcelli, Global Disaster Lead at Nextdoor I sit down with Michael Mattox, EVP at Animax, to chat about the monster-sized Jurassic World: The Exhibit Wi-Fi World Congress is taking place in Toronto. We talk the future of Wi-Fi with Claus Hetting, CEO/Chairman of Wi-Fi NOW Thank you to ASUS, Visa, and Western Digital, for being su...
Sep 01, 2023•39 min
Intel’s awesome Elaine Mah joins us to talk about Intel Gamer Days – including examples of how you can save hundreds on hardware up until September 3rd Speaking of gaming, the Nex Playground motion-based gaming console is coming later this year. Get the scoop on how YOU are the controller. We chat with Nex’s CEO David Lee You’ve heard of the BeReal app, but you’ll probably like BeFake better. Find out why when we chat with Kristen Garcia Dumont, CEO of Alias Technologies Tech expert Amber Mac jo...
Aug 25, 2023•39 min
I share a half-dozen awesome back-to-school gear suggestions for students of all ages, plus money- and time-saving tips! What the heck is a Razzall? Learn how this crowd-purchasing platform works for bigger ticket items like concerts and consumer electronics – and how you can make money on it, too Renowned photographer Vanelli stops by to talk with us about AI-powered editing software to help enhance your photos and videos. We hear about Luminar Neo from Skylum A huge thank you to ASUS, my title...
Aug 18, 2023•39 min
Live from New York, it’s...the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ! GM unveils its first all-electric premium full-size SUV with up to 450 miles of range Sick of paying for cell phone service? We chat with TextNow that not only gives you a free number but free (ad-supported) cell phone service, too It’s back-to-school time, and so lifestyle tech expert Carley Knobloch drops by to chat about recommended gear for students You’ve never seen a social media app like UHive, between its futuristic 3-D interface ...
Aug 11, 2023•39 min
Sounding off with Defunc, a Swedish audio company, to learn about its transparent Mondo wireless headphones Nextbase joins us to share what to look for in your first (or next) dashcam. What features are ‘nice to have’ and ‘need to have’? Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some back-to-school picks Finishing off last weekend’s interview about emergency preparedness, we talk with Verizon about upgrading to 5G A huge thank you to ASUS, my title sponsor on Tech It Out, as well a...
Aug 04, 2023•39 min
The latest in flip and fold phones with Samsung! I sit down with Drew Blackard, VP of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics, to talk Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 Verizon stops by to chat about how they deploy tech – including drones and robotic dogs! – to ensure cellular service during natural disasters, like hurricanes. SanDisk’s awesome Sai Challa chats with me about USB drives as an inexpensive yet effective back-to-school backup solution for students (and a simple way to tran...
Jul 28, 2023•39 min
For kids and kids at heart, Namco Bandai joins us to talk about the latest Tamagotchi toy – which blows away its predecessors Speaking of tech for little ones, educator and author Meredith Sinclair talks about summer tech toys to keep the entire family entertained (including a new Lite-Brite)! And something for us adults, we’re joined by Miki Agrawal from a company called Tushy , about its feature-packed bidets to upgrade American bathrooms. A huge thank you to ASUS , my title sponsor on Tech It...
Jul 21, 2023•39 min
What a thrill to have on the show the knowledgeable and affable Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (The ESA), to chat about its 2023 Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry Speaking of gaming, we catch up with RiotPWR ’s CEO Fraser Townley, to talk about its latest game controller for iPhone and iPad, the RP1950. Of course you’ve heard of (or use) ChatGPT, but what about one for kids? From Pinwheel, the folks that brough us kid-friendly s...
Jul 14, 2023•39 min
Amazon Prime Day is coming up, July 11 and 12, and so we’re joined by Amazon’s Scott Knapp, Director of Worldwide Buyer Risk Prevention, on how to spot scams targeting shoppers Speaking of Prime Day, find out the year’s best deals with Slickdeals.com . We catch up with Vitaly Pecharsky, SVP of Deals. Back by popular demand! We replay our interview with ADT’s Wayne Thorsen, EVP and Chief Business Officer, who pulls the curtain back on its ADT Self Setup smart home DIY security system, in partners...
Jul 07, 2023•39 min
Tech It Out is at Collision Conference in Toronto – along with nearly 40,000 other geeks. We chat with T2’s Founder and CEO, Gabor Cselle. T2 is comprised of some ex-Twitter employees, and they’re going up against the Big Bird. ADT’s Wayne Thorsen joins us. The EVP and Chief Business Officer pulls the curtain back on its ADT Self Setup smart home DIY security system, in partnership with Google. Lifestyle tech expert Mario Armstrong pops by to talk summer tech ideas for the backyard – including o...
Jun 30, 2023•39 min
Were you the lucky winner of the ASUS Zenbook OLED laptop? We celebrated the 300th episode of Tech It Out, and so I’ll announce the listener who entered and won We kick off the show with tech expert Amber Mac, who shares some gadget ideas for the summer Download the Frontdoor app to get help around the home, whether it’s via video chats or in person Electric scooters are super hot, and so we learn what makes Äike e-scooters unique – including a subscription model with Tempo to affordably ride on...
Jun 23, 2023•39 min
This is the 300th episode of the Tech It Out radio show and podcast, and a lucky listener will win an ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED laptop. Hear how to enter off the top of the episode Self-driving (autonomous) vehicles are here! I chat with Waymo to here where it’s available and how it works Instead of buying new kitchen appliances, turn your regular stove into a “smart” one with the Ome Smart Stove Knob General Motors is offering electric vehicle (EV) first responder training. Find out how this GM cour...
Jun 16, 2023•39 min
I was at Apple’s WWDC and tried out its ambitious ‘spatial computing’ headset, dubbed Apple Vision Pro. I’ll share my initial thoughts. What a privilege to travel to the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil for a story, where I saw the Solar Community Hub built by Intel and others. I chat with Intel’s Ana Peña all about it. I also share some gadget and game gift ideas for “dads and grads” – Father’s Day and graduation suggestions in June – as does tech expert Mario Armstrong, one of my guests this hour I...
Jun 09, 2023•39 min
Are you a podcaster or thinking about it? We’ll learn all about the DLZ Creator , a high-tech mixer with touchscreen, as we’re joined by Matt Redmon, Director of Product for Mackie . Wi-Fi 7 is here! And so we touch base with Netgear ’s Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product Management for Connected Home Products. Will this near future of wireless internet in the home live up to the hype? Bring your presentations to life with Prezi . Hear all about this amazing presentation software with Prezi CEO Jim...
Jun 02, 2023•39 min
What an honor to interview Jeetu Patel, Cisco EVP and GM of Security and Collaboration. We talk all things generative AI and large language models. Celebrating 10 years creating OLED TVs, LG ’s Gilles Pereira joins us on Tech It Out about what’s NEW with their televisions (hint: a lot) I share some ‘ smart home ’ tech, including a trio of new Alexa-powered devices from Amazon What’s new in gaming monitors? I catch up with BenQ ’s Alex Clendenen I also talk about VISA ’s anti-fraud efforts, Weste...
May 25, 2023•39 min
Wow, what a treat to have David “DA” Alpert from Skybound Entertainment , as he talks about cross-platform entertainment Who doesn’t love pizza? We’re also joined by Kristian Tapaninaho, Founder/CEO of Ooni Pizza Ovens , including models with tech to them. It’s time to digitize your precious paper photos and irreplaceable home movies. But leave it to the experts, like Mitch Goldstone, CEO of ScanMyPhotos.com , who joins us on the show, too. Thank you to ASUS , for those in search of incredible, ...
May 19, 2023•39 min
While visiting Husqvarna in Charlotte NC, I interviewed Chris Price, Engineering Manager for Robotics for Husqvarna North America, to learn all about its ‘Automower’ family of grass-cutting ‘bots Remember digital photo frames? They’re baaaaaaack, with Aura . We learn about the latest devices with Aura CMO Ryan Richards ChatGPT and other ‘generative AI’ chatbots are all the buzz right now. Learn what the future holds, including a fusion with smart homes and voice-controlled speakers, with Andy Wa...
May 12, 2023•39 min
Tech It Out is on the road – first NYC and then Seattle. At Amazon HQ, I catch up with Daniel Rausch, VP of Entertainment Devices and Services, about the Fire TV brand ASUS held a recent media day, in which it showed off a ridiculously thin Zenbook and the ROG Ally handheld gaming PC. I sit down with Whitson Gordon, Senior Manager of Marketing Content at ASUS Small Business Week just wrapped up, and so I share some highlights from my TV gig in New York on Tuesday, where I shared some recommended...
May 05, 2023•39 min
We kick off this week’s show with Headphones.com ’s CEO Andrew Lissimore, about the popular digital magazine and store Celebrity chef Anna Olson talks with us about smart appliances in the kitchen, and her partnership with LG Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch drops by to share some springtime tech for connected families I talk about ASUS laptops and Western Digital/SanDisk external media, both of whom are huge partners on the show, as is VISA , which aims to protect shoppers (and businesses)...
Apr 28, 2023•39 min
CNET editor Dan Ackerman, who authored the book, The Tetris Effect , drops in to chat about the new ‘Tetris’ movie on Apple TV+ When it comes to internet in your home, how fast is fiber optic compared to cable? I sit down with Erin Scarborough, AT&T ’s President of Broadband Initiatives Speaking of spending time online, tax scams are here, and so we get an update from Fortinet about how to easily spot them Text expert Amber Mac drops by to chat ‘ Earth Day ’ tech, including companies that em...
Apr 20, 2023•39 min
Learn about redeeming points for real-world prizes in the game Tetris , with PLAYSTUDIOS’ founder and CEO Andrew Pascal Speaking of gaming, Beth Woodruff from Ally , the digital bank, talks with us about Ally Arena, playable via Fortnite Creative Zoho ’s LSP stops by to chat about free productivity apps for your small- or medium-sized business, or side-hustle Meteorologist and Environmental Lifestyle Expert Cheryl Nelson talks Earth Day tech with us I chat about ASUS laptops and Western Digital/...
Apr 14, 2023•39 min
Save money when sending or spending funds around the world this Spring. We learn about the Wise app and card, including new features Speaking of the Spring, tech expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some gadgets and apps to celebrate the new season Spotify adds audiobooks to its huge music collection and podcast platform – hear what separates them from competitors Fujifilm ’s Billy Luong stop by to chat about the retro camera craze on social media I talk about ASUS laptops and Western Digita...
Apr 07, 2023•39 min
TV personality Marissa Roberto joins me to talk gaming monitors , including a new 45-inch curved OLED model, in partnership with LG Speaking of games, I catch up with Ramone Russell at Sony Interactive Entertainment to take a swing at MLB The Show 23 I’ll share some Spring-related tech , including a pair of high-tech lawnmowers, a “smart” air purifier, ultraportable laptop, and ways to send money inexpensively to travelers Order a Halo.Car to drive around Las Vegas and it’ll come to you with no ...
Mar 30, 2023•39 min
