It’s an all-female line-up on this week’s new Tech It Out. Girl power, indeed, with five different interviews. Four tech experts share their gadget gift guides: Carley Knobloch, Meredith Sinclair, Amber Mac, and Stephanie Humphrey A robot that can copy your paint strokes? This is a boon for painters (read: revenue generator!) and for collectors (who can’t afford the original, but can do much better than a print)! At AWS Re:Invent in Sin City, I sit down with Chloe Ryan, CEO & Founder of Acry...
Dec 13, 2024•39 min
Covering the AWS Re: Invent convention from Sin City, I’ll share the big news from the show, plus I interview Yami Payano, CEO from Sign Speaker about a revolutionary new tool for deaf and the hard of hearing, as well as .lumen’s CEO Cornel Amariei about its high-tech glasses that let blind and visually impaired people navigate around town Be the first to learn about Visa Flexible Credential, a brand new way to pay, as we hear from Mark Nelson, Head of Consumer Products Digital lifestyle expert ...
Dec 06, 2024•39 min
The are Grinches upon us. Instead of stealing your presents from under the tree, they’re attempting to lift cash out of your wallets. And so, James Mirfin, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Risk and Identity Solutions at Visa, tells us about timely scams to watch out for -- and how to fight back In the market for a new monitor? Or shopping for a loved one? ViewSonic’s Alex Lane, Product Manager chats with us about its gaming monitors, portable monitors, and more Tech lifestyle expert Mario A...
Nov 29, 2024•39 min
We have three tech experts on the show to suggest some holiday game and gadget gift ideas – Carley Knobloch, Evette Rios, and Mario Armstrong – each of whom share some great suggestions I’ll also share some Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals – like $50 off the all-new pink WD_Black P10 Game drive (2TB model) -- plus a free beanie with purchase! YouTuber and Twich celeb “Maka,” a gaming and tech reviewer, joins us to talk about LG monitors for gamers (and OLED TVs, too, a little) Thank you to In...
Nov 23, 2024•39 min
Slickdeals has saved me a ton of cash over the past few years. How does it work? We’re joined by Vitaly Pecharsky, Head of Deals at Slickdeals. He also shares what you need to know about Black Friday Speaking of Black Friday, tech lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey joins us with some techy ideas, like a portable printer, holiday string lights, and more Let’s talk podcasting! We’re joined by author Amanda Cupido – hot on the heels of the second edition of her new book – so you can be the next Jo...
Nov 15, 2024•39 min
Does it seem a little too coincidental that you see ads for something you just talked about with your friends? We’re joined by Haider Sarmad, Executive Director at 247 Labs – a web and app development studio – about whether smart assistants like Alexa and Google are really listening (and what to do about it) Whether it’s your weekly grocery haul or gadget gifts you’ll be purchasing on Black Friday, why spend more than you need to? Save money with the free Flipp app, as we’ll hear from Micheal Si...
Nov 08, 2024•39 min
What were YOU doing at age 14?! Ninth grader Sirish Subash is the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, and $25,000, and so he joins us to chat about his winning invention! YouTube star of Clean My Space, Melissa Maker, is on the show, in partnership with LG, to chat about smart appliances, energy conservation, and more Do the kids or grandkids love dinosaurs? Maybe you, too? We learn all about the exhibit, Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience, in several cities -- and now Toronto. I sit d...
Nov 01, 2024•39 min
We catch up with renowned photographer Alen Palander, Creative Director of Palander Studios, about how he leverages artificial intelligence (AI) on a LG gram Pro laptop, to spice up his work! Love golf? We’re joined by TruGolf’s Dr. Nico Darras, to discuss the latest advancements in golf simulators Poppy Simpson, Product Marketing Manager for NETGEAR Armor, joins us to share the results of a new survey about which age group is more cyberaware – and cybersecure -- than others. The results may sur...
Oct 25, 2024•39 min
It’s an uncomfortable topic but an important one – there is a growing issue of “sextortion” among teens. We’re joined by Mila Araujo from NFP about what it is and what to do about it Are we approaching the point where technology, including A.I., is advancing beyond human control? A new book explores this big question, penned by astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler. The author joins us to chat about The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of Humanity I share a handful of “sma...
Oct 18, 2024•39 min
StoryPhones is an awesome idea, and so we’ll have Petur Olafsson on the show to explain what they are. He’s the Founder and CEO of ONANOFF, the folks behind StoryPhones To talk to us about a growing threat called DDoS attacks and share other cybersecurity tips -- to better protect your data and your wallet – we also have on the show Shawn Edwards, Chief Security Officer of Zayo Tech expert and entrepreneur extraordinaire Amber Mac joins us to share some great tools and tips to help celebrate Oct...
Oct 11, 2024•39 min
Powered by Galaxy AI, learn about new smartphones, tablets and watches with Drew Blackard, VP of Mobile Product Management for Samsung Electronics America You likely know Segway as a high-tech people mover, but the company has released its latest robotic lawn mower, the Navimow Series. We’re joined by Wayne Kreifels, Head of Sales for North America Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch is on the show to share some fun family tech to help ease into the new season I also share some cost-effective ...
Oct 04, 2024•39 min
Recorded at HP imagine in Palo Alto, I sit down with Sam Chang to talk AI PCs, and Poly’s Helen Sheirbon and Greg Baribault to talk accessories like cameras and headsets If you’re traveling overseas, try Always Mobile and its eSIM solutions, which will be much easier and cheaper than roaming with your wireless carrier. I interview Mike Stanford, Founder and President, of Always Mobile Fujifilm’s Billy Luong joins me to chat about its latest Instax camera, the Pal, and new portable and wireless p...
Sep 27, 2024•39 min
The “Too Good To Go” is a win-win: consumers can buy food for their family at a reduced price while stores/restaurants can monetize unsold food that’d normally throw out. I sit down with Sarah Soteroff from Too Good to Go North America. Turn your stash into cash! You probably have hundred of items you don’t use that you could sell and line your pockets. We talk with Robert Kim, CEO of Karrot North America, about the app that connects buyers with sellers in your neighborhood I love covering the l...
Sep 20, 2024•39 min
His name may be ordinary, but he’s anything but! 15-time moviemaker Kevin Smith joins me to chat about health and wellness tech, the 40th anniversary of the Mac, and more Hisense now has its 100-inch 4K QLED TV on sale. Hisense’s Lindsay Takashima shares what to look for in a new television We’ll learn about a music-centric dating app called Vinylly with its cofounder Rachel Van Nortwick Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
Sep 13, 2024•39 min
From IFA 2024 in Berlin, we learn about the Intel Core Ultra “Series 2” laptops, with Josh Newman, Vice President of Client Computing Group, and General Manager, Product Marketing and Management, at Intel Also at IFA in Berlin, I sit down with Galip Fu, Global Marketing Director for Consumer PC at ASUS. We hear all about its latest Zenbooks and Vivobooks unveiled at IFA 2024 ‘Smell-o-Vision’ is back, of sorts. As we her from Casey Bunce, President of Elevated Perceptions, MovieScent leverages AI...
Sep 06, 2024•39 min
A storms a brewin’! Verizon’s Mark Paff, Director of Business Continuity and Event Management at Verizon, explains how the carrier keeps its network going in adverse weather The US Open is here, it’s a great time to chat with IBM on how AI is changing the game. We chat with Kristi Kolski at IBM Sports and Entertainment Partnerships You may have an alarm system for your home and one for your car, but what about one for YOU when you’re traveling? Learn all about the smartphone-sized ArmorSiren wit...
Aug 30, 2024•39 min
What happens if you misplace your Visa card? This is even more frustrating while traveling. Visa’s Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore, Head of Issuing Solutions, talks to us about this new (and free) service Ubisoft’s new Star Wars Outlaws game is almost here and so I sit down with actress Humberly González and Navid Khavari, Narrative Director on the game Tech expert Amber Mac joins me to talk about cool tools for school, and I share some of my top picks, too Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital...
Aug 23, 2024•39 min
Legendary radio producer and host Carl Amari joins us to talk about keeping ‘old time radio’ alive today, including podcasts and clubs that send you new episodes weekly Roblox has nearly 80 million daily active users – but it’s not just about games. Roblox’s Todd Lichten chats about buying movie tickets and experiencing the flick in unique ways -- inside of the virtual world It’s one of my favorite travel apps: Pruvo helps you score a better deal on a hotel room you’ve already booked. Doron Nadi...
Aug 16, 2024•39 min
Tech expert Mario Armstrong shares some “back to school” suggestions for students of all ages (and their parents) The most popular virtual reality game in the world? I’m joined by Kerestell Smith from Another Axiom, responsible for the massive hit, Gorilla Tag, which has exceeded $100 million dollars in revenue and with over 10 million players, says the company I sit down with Hamza El Azhar, co-producer of Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience, a touring exhibit. We chat about the appeal of a ...
Aug 09, 2024•39 min
Glued to the 2024 Summer Olympics? What you won’t see on TV is Athlete 365, an AI chatbot for the 11,000 athletes, powered by Intel. Joining us to share the deets is Asma Aziz, Marketing Lead for the Americas at Intel. If you take walks around your neighborhood, how cool would it be to be paid to do so? I catch with Yves Benchimol, CEO of WeWard, an app that lets you redeem your steps for cash, gift cards, or donations to charities I also sit down with esports athletes, Rafel “Crush” Davis, the ...
Aug 02, 2024•39 min
Fur real, I catch up with Gillian Martin (OakleysCreations.com) and her partner Samuel Rocazella (FursuitGlasses.com), who aren’t just Furries, but they also create and sell items for others to wear, including fursuits and accessories. Nex Playground is a motion-based gaming console. 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 Alia...
Jul 26, 2024•39 min
From new foldable and flippable phones to smarter smartwatches to a smart ring, AT&Ts’ Jeff Howard – VP of Mobile Devices and Accessories – joins us with the scoop on all things Samsung You knew this was coming: PPA Pickleball Tour 2025 – the video game – is now available. We’ll have a ball with our guest Bobby King, VP and GM of FarSight Studios Cool tech for a hot summer? TV personality and author Meredith Sinclair shares some affordable gadgets for summer fun including high-tech and ridea...
Jul 19, 2024•39 min
From Galaxy Unpacked in Paris, I sit down with Blake Gaiser, Director of Smartphone Product Management at Samsung Electronics America. We chat about the new Galaxy AI-powered devices. Guitar players, listen up. We’ll learn all about the Jamstack 2 portable amp you can mount to your guitar – with a ton of tech under the hood – as we learn from Chris Prendergast, Founder and CEO of Jamstack. Also, Zoho’s “LSP” joins us on Tech It Out, to share what’s new with the impressive (and affordable) Zoho p...
Jul 12, 2024•39 min
His name may be ordinary, but he’s anything but! 15-time moviemaker Kevin Smith joins me to chat about health and wellness tech, the 40th anniversary of the Mac, and more Hisense now has its 100-inch 4K QLED TV on sale. Hisense’s Lindsay Takashima shares what to look for in a new television We’ll learn about a music-centric dating app called Vinylly with its cofounder Rachel Van Nortwick Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
Jul 05, 2024•39 min
How we’re paying for things is changing – fast! We’re joined by Visa’s Mark Nelsen, Head of Consumer Payment Products, to share today’s (and tomorrow’s) transaction trends Those awesome radio plays popularized between the 1940s and 1960s are kept alive today with podcasts like Radio Retropolis. We’re joined by host Jim Romanovich, a radio/television historian Need stuff done around the home? We catch up with James Albis, Founder & CEO of an app called JobSnap Thank you to Intel, Visa, and We...
Jun 28, 2024•39 min
I’ll share deets of my Facebook Live chat, about “AI PCs,” on Sunday June 23rd and how I’ll be giving away a sweet Intel-powered Acer laptop First up on the show, we learn why drone light shows may be superior to fireworks displays. We’re joined by Pixis Drones and its President Bernard Ozarowski Learn about affordable indoor and outdoor security cameras for your home with Reolink and its VP for North America, Guy Pithie We also learn about tech for seniors with renowned tech expert Amber Mac An...
Jun 21, 2024•39 min
We kick off today’s show with Maya Rogers and Henk Rogers from The Tetris Company, on the iconic game’s 40th anniversary. We look back and peek ahead, too! You’ve no doubt heard of an “AI PC,” so what the heck is it? We’ll be joined by Intel’s Robert Hallock, VP and GM of Client AI and Technical Marketing. He shares the deets on AI PCs and Intel Core Ultra-powered laptops Another Rob joins us on “Tech It Out”! Fresh off his talk about “How Digital Natives Are Shaping the Future of Payments,” we’...
Jun 14, 2024•39 min
Father’s Day is coming up June 16th, and so we look at a handful of gadget ideas for the dad (or grad) on your gift list this June Get the 4-1-1 on Wi-Fi 7 with TP-Link. We’re joined by Jens Hennings to break down the significance of this emerging wireless standard Have aging parents who want to live alone at home? We learn about CareAware, a new Wi-Fi motion-based sensing solution for aging adults and their remote caregivers. We’re joined by Dr. Taj Manku, Founder and CEO of Cognitive Systems. ...
Jun 07, 2024•39 min
This is Part 2 of my broadcast from VivaTech, Europe’s biggest tech and startup show with 165,000 attendees. I’ll play 3 more interviews from the VivaTech showroom floor: Oncoustics AI, Mapped In, and Au-Zone Technologies. Acer stops by to chat about its AI-infused Swift 14, one of the first Microsoft CoPilot+ machines. I catch up with Eric Ackerson, Acer Senior Manager of Product Marketing and Brand Management Also on the show, tech expert Mario Armstrong on great gadget gift ideas for Dads and...
May 31, 2024•39 min
This is Part of 1 of my broadcast from VivaTech, billed as Europe’s biggest tech and startup show. We kick things off with Trusting Pixels and its founder, Alexander Jacquet, about how its AI can detect manipulated and misleading videos from advertisers. Why is your baby crying?! We’re also joined by Charles Onu, CEO and Co-Founder of Ubenwa Health to tell us all about the Nanni AI app for smartphones Also on the show. Dr. Garth Graham, Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health, a...
May 24, 2024•39 min
