Tech It Out

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Tech It Out

Radio America

429 episodes

3 days ago

Making sense of technology by breaking down “geek speak into street speak."

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Making sense of technology by breaking down “geek speak into street speak."

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Episodes (20/429)

Tech It Out

Ubisoft gets its game on with ‘Just Dance 2026”! Plus, Black Friday tech deals and how the Flipp app saves you money

Dancing and gaming collide in the latest iteration of the ‘Just Dance’ series. We catch up with Simon Chanu, Associate Producer on Just Dance 2026 Edition, at Ubisoft Paris.
Whether it’s buying holiday gifts or your weekly grocery shop, save money with the Flipp app and website. We sit down with CEO Michael Silverman to get the scoop on what’s new and newsworthy
Speaking of Black Friday, I share some of my favorite gadgets that will be on sale leading up to (and over) November 28th
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3 days ago

39 minutes

Tech It Out

A tracking watch for kids gives parents peace of mind. Plus, an AI-powered ASL app, handheld gaming, and more!

Have kids or grandkids? Learn all about TickTalk 5, the latest smartwatch for kids. We’re joined by Vivian Gong, President & Co-Founder of the company
Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with some gadget and game gift ideas ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Speaking of gaming, I share my impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, plus other gaming laptops and AI-powered Windows 11 PCs
Discover how “Sign-Speak” provides automated American Sign Language recognition and transcription to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals – when I interview the AWS-back startup CEO Yami Payano
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1 week ago

39 minutes

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Do you repair – or replace – your damaged tech? uBreakiFix joins us to chat about the growing ‘repairability’ trend

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 table
Tripp 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 iFixit
A 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 stroller
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2 weeks ago

39 minutes

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GM officially discusses plans for ‘eyes-off’ driving! Plus, Epson partners with Bose, and would you wear a small bodycam for protection?

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 away
Epson, 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 projectors
The world's first personal dashcam? I also catch up with Brian Pemberton, CEO and Founder of Keotech, the folks behind Keocam
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3 weeks ago

39 minutes

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Windows 10 support is officially over – here’s what you need to know. Also, Qualcomm buys Arduino, Plus ‘smart home’ tech, and more

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 Microsoft
Speaking of computers, the Arduino Uno Q is only $44. Find out what it’s used for – plus the company was acquired by Qualcomm
I chat about “smart home” tech and “smart office” tech in two separate segments, highlighting some pics for both places you spend time in
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1 month ago

39 minutes

Tech It Out

Sneak peak! LifeLock launches new YouTube series about personal protection. We have the scoop.

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 deets
Organizations 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 survey
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1 month ago

39 minutes

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Are you a gig worker? Visa talks about better payment options. Plus, Norton joins the ‘Tech It Out’ family, Amazon’s Panos Panay talks tech.

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 Insights
Panos 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 form
Starting 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

1 month ago

39 minutes

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Windows 10 support is ending in 2 weeks – what you need to know right now.

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 devices
Windows 10 support is coming to an end on October 14th. Find out what you need to know, with tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong
You 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.
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1 month ago

39 minutes

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Should students be allowed to use AI for schoolwork? Also, how Verizon supports first responders during natural disasters, and more.

Back to school and back to work! Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch joins us to share some great Fall tech pics for the entire family
Should teachers allow genAI in the classroom? Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist with ESET, says “yes” -- and explains why
Life-saving communications tech during natural disasters and other emergencies – we’ll learn all about Verizon Frontline with its VP, Cory Davis
I’ll share some thoughts on the Apple AirPods Pro 3. In a word? Wow.
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1 month ago

39 minutes

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Hands-on impressions of iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and other Apple gear – from Steve Jobs Theater!

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 keynote
Also 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 options
If 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 for
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2 months ago

39 minutes

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You can get paid for walking? Learn what’s new with the WeWard app. Also, the beloved Acclaim gaming publisher is back in business.

Iconic videogame publisher Acclaim is back after a long hiatus. Learn what to expect with Acclaim’s CEO Alef Josef
One 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 Benchimol
Guitar 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 Prendergast
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2 months ago

39 minutes

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Back to school and back to work! ! Gadgets, gear, and games ahead of the fall season – including Pixel 10

I catch up with tech expert Amber Mac, who shares a handful of back-to-school suggestions for high school or college students
Based 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 studying
New Pixel 10 smartphones are here, along with a number of accessories, and so I catch up with Vaisnavy Siva, Product Marketing Manager at Google
ArmorSiren is billed as your “personal security system away from home.” Joining us is the President and CEO of the company, Bruce Dubinsky
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2 months ago

39 minutes

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Tech it Out is at Gamescom! We get our hands on the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld PC

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 Audio
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2 months ago

39 minutes

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Don’t pay for cloud storage! Sandisk’s new Phone Drive USB-C backs up your iPhone or Android’s photos, videos and more.

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-C
Also 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 more
If 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 Yoto
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3 months ago

39 minutes

Tech It Out

Simple tips to protecting yourself from cybercriminals – and your business, too. We’ve got Visa, Norton, and more on a brand-new Tech It Out

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 risks
Speaking 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/nephews
I’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 Payano
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3 months ago

39 minutes

Tech It Out

A packed ‘Tech It Out’ with 4 great guests! I chat with Saily, T-Mobile, Wise, and gadget guy Mario Armstrong.

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 protection
Speaking 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 Wise
Also 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-Mobile
It’s almost back-to-school time, and so we hear what’s new and newsworthy from tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

3 months ago

39 minutes

Tech It Out

Epson's new printers include up to 3 years’ worth of ink! Plus, FORM Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles, and fridge maintenance tips to save you money

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 devices
Swimmers, 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 FORM
All 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 appliance
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3 months ago

39 minutes

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A toothbrush that can clean your teeth in only 10 seconds?! Plus, the Nextdoor app get a refresh, and Solis ultimate travel gadget!

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 company
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4 months ago

39 minutes

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The ECOVACS prize pack winner is announced! Also, LG talks TVs, plus the most high-tech safe for your home

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 robot
LG 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 awards
Also 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.”
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4 months ago

39 minutes

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Win an ECOVACS robot prize pack! Plus, a new Angry Birds game, pet tech from Amazon, and more!

Congrats to “JB” from L.A. 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 robots
The 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 friend
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4 months ago

39 minutes