Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan Show

Michael Garfield, the High Tech Texan, shares student discounts you may be missing out on, seven ways to improve your phone signal immediately, and a breakdown of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to help you decide which AI assistant is best for you.

Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, spotlights the three must-have gadgets for back-to-school season, explains how SpaceX and Elon Musk are shaking up the wireless industry with new competition for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, and shares practical tips to keep your smartphone from overheating in your car during the summer. Smart tech advice, industry insights, and money-saving tips—all in one episode.

This week, Michael Garfield breaks down the U.S. government's decision to ban certain foreign-made robots and what it could mean for popular smart home devices like robot vacuums. He also sits down with ESPN historian Mike Soltys to discuss his new book, Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN, and the incredible story behind the network that changed sports broadcasting forever. Plus, are smartphones getting so expensive that leasing is the new normal? Michael explores Apple's new iPhone leasing option and whether buying a phone outright is becoming a thing of the past.

Today on The High Tech Texan Show: Why we're in an anti-smartglasses movement right nowBye bye passwords. Google now lets you take selfie videos for logging inReview: 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport

Today on the High Tech Texan show - Flock cameras 101: explaining how they work and effect your privacyWhy now is NOT the time buy a new phoneYear-round Daylight Saving is not the answer

Today on the High Tech Texan Show - How to take great fireworks photosThese are the reasons self-driving vehicles are being adopted so slowly. Do you trust them?Just like vinyl records and cassette tapes, say goodbye to video game discs on your PlayStation and Xbox

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Do NOT get these items for Father's Day. I'll tell you the right and smart things to getLast-minute tips for Prime Day this coming week.  These deals are already online.My time on the "pitch" at a World Cup game.  I had as much access as Ronaldo.

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:World Cup analysis with UK futbol expert Jai McIntoshEvery cool piece of tech I saw in China last week. You need at least ONE of these...Amazon Prime Day is coming early. Here are the deals you need to jump on now

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Why it is imperative to travel with these 3 products Ferrari announces a $640,000 electric vehicle and gets yawnsA Texas-based airline announces a deal with a Texas-based high-speed internet service. Do we really need that in the air?

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:How to detect hidden surveillance cameras in hotels and public spacesREVIEW: 2026 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate SUVWhat to pack for international travel - VPN, eSIM, batteries and more

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Instagram's new Instants feature is not worth the effort. Here's how to hide it.Waymo and Tesla both recalled some vehicles that may affect you. Why so many issues recently?REVIEW: 2027 Kia Telluride. A 3-row SUV for a decent price.

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Last minute Mother's Day gifts to make you a heroHow claim a part of the $250 million Apple iPhone lawsuit payoutHow some kids are bypassing online age verification tests

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:How to tell if someone is using Bluetooth trackers to track youWhy Sleepbuds are the next hottest thing you needThe greatest Mother's Day gift suggestions you'll ever hear

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Update on Artemis II mission - Would you fly to the moon given the opportunity?50 years of Apple - Are they really as innovative as the world seems to believe?Car review: KIA K4

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:MLB's new Automatic Ball-Strike technology explainedUS bans foreign-made routers. Is it time to get a new one for your home?A free website to check for scams

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Why Amazon Prime is raising its streaming prices againHow to tell if an online video or photo is AI generated

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Review: iPhone 17e (YES! My first iPhone review in 15+ years)How burglars are watching your social media and what you can do about itHow to ditch your Ring doorbell or disable some of its controversial features

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:The one device you will definitely forget to "spring forward" this weekendWhy you should not create an AI caricature of yourselfReview: the 3 types of earbuds and headphones you need

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Waymo robotaxis now in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. What this means for the future of Texas streets and hightwaysHottest craze - a high-tech urn with a Bluetooth speaker. Why your loved one will never forget you.Review: 2026 GMC Sierra EV truck. 450 mile range makes this a winner.

Today on The High Tech Texan Show - Do you still plan to use your video doorbell camera? Tips on how to do it safely.'AI can post social media updates for dead peopleNo need for foreign language class; T-Mobile now translates live phone calls

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Everything you need to know about video doorbell cameras and how to protect yourselfThe AI app wars are here. Does it really matter than some offer advertisements?Why old-school over-the-air broadcasts are becoming more popular than cable/streaming

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Is it too late to buy a TV for Super Bowl?  Why 8K monitors may be dirt cheap.Ranking the best foods and snacks for the Super Bowl plus recipesA sure-fire way to save money on your cell phone bill

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Last-minute TV buying guide for Super BowlHow to watch the big game in 4K (harder than you think)What is "quishing" and why it is the new scam that people are falling for

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:How to protect your tech products during this freezing weekendNetflix and other streamers about to go vertical for your phoneWhy the Texas AG is suing the world's 5 largest TV manufacturers

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:The best product I brought back from CES.  Shades of cool.Verizon blackout. Why it happened and how to work around it the next time it happensReview: 2026 GMC Sierra AT4 truck

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:The ultimate CES recap - good, bad, what does this thing do?Why AI has inserted itself into almost every tech product on the marketWhy EVs may now be a thing of the past

Today on The High Tech Texan Show - Here we go, CES 2026 and everything that is cool yet you probably don't needNew tech laws effective Jan. 1Should you do a digital detox to start of the new year?

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Tips to return the Christmas gifts you don't wantYour favorite apps of 2025What I expect to see at CES in two weeks

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Final check and last-minute stocking stuffersWhy charging your phone battery to 100% may not be a good thingThe best e-Readers on the market

Today on The High Tech Texan Show - The 1 thing Millennials and Gen Z want for a holiday giftIs this the smartest phone feature/app ever?Why dumb phones are coming back and why you may want one

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:How Spotify determines your listening age and why you are OLDA great Texas getaway - GeorgetownHoliday gift guide for all ages - drones, cars, liquor

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:These are the early Black Friday deals you needWhy you should consider Sling TV's one-day pass for $1Why Ford is selling pre-owned vehicles on Amazon

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:How to get your YouTube TV $20 creditApple launces a Digital ID that can be used for TSA entry (finally!)Review:  OnePlus smartphone. Best phone battery life ever?

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Breaking down the Disney/ABC/ESPN vs YouTube TV dispute. What to do.Review: Tern Vektron S10 eBike. The only way to rollSora Video Ai app just released for Android. Amazing features but beware of the self-created deepfakes.

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Review: HOVERAir X1 ProMax, one of the simplest drones to use and controlShould you download the new ChatGPT browser?Review: RAM 2500 Rebel Crew cab is a beast of a truck

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Can the internet really be taken down by an Amazon server outage? How to prepare for the futureHow to spot a fake AI videoEV sales are slowing down but electric bikes are the new rage. How to buy one.

Today on The High Tech Texan Show: We put United Airlines’ new Starlink high-speed WiFi to the test—how fast is it, and what’s the real cost? Find out if your smartphone is truly waterproof or just pretending to be. Plus, reviews of the Vantrue N5S dashcam and the ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device. All that and more from the show that keeps you plugged in, powered up, and ahead of the tech curve.

Today On The High Tech Texan Show: - Amazon Prime Day Deals gone bad- Review - 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor- How to buy an outdoor security webcam

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:A workaround to get an EV "tax credit" now that the deadline has passedReviews: Vantrue N5S dashcam, Yarbo robot lawnmowerBest deals to get this week for the final Amazon Prime Days of the year

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:The best/worst streaming sticks on the market todayAmazon Prime Big Deal Days products already on sale ahead of Oct. 7Review: 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:These deals are already on sale 2 weeks before Amazon's next Prime DaysMeta launches the next gen of new wearable glasses which could change everythingAuto Reviews:  Nissan Z, Ford Mustang Mach-E

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:How long can I go without reviewing the new batch of iPhones? (surprisingly long)How to watch the NFL Sunday Ticket without paying a subscriptionWith 2 weeks to go before EV tax credits expire, here is a guide to see if now is a good time to buy

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Once and for all: Is your phone listening to you?How to hide your number when calling someone and how to reverse number lookupAmazon is ending a big benefit for prime numbers at the end of September.

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Last-minute streaming deals for football season TV watchingBet on everything...why prediction market apps are flourishing and legalEV demand is surging, at least for the next 32 days. Here's why...

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:How to get a pool installed in your yard in under 3 hoursLearn how to FaceTime video chat between an iPhone and an Android phoneREVIEW: 2025 RAM 2500 Limited Longhorn and what DEF is

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:AOL dial-up service is ovah. What to do if you still want slow, cheap internet serviceWhy banning cell phones in school is not the best ideaDeals on NFL Sunday Ticket and freebies for college students

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Back-To-School: Get these FREE software apps and service for studentsJust how far can an EV go on a single charge? A world record was just brokenWhy VPNs and eSIM cards for you phone are a must-have

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Back-To-School ideas including a Bluetooth tracker for your kids' shoesInterview: Airalo eSim may be the solution to your communication needs when traveling internationallyWhy the NFL's new virtual measuring system still doesn't cut it 

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:Must have Back-To-School items your kids need (all grades)Google's new app lets you virtually try on clothes. But do they make your butt look big?How using a digital TV antenna can save you money and produce higher quality video

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:What to do when your phone overheats in the sunHow to sign up for the new Starlink satellite cell service next weekDeep dive into the Hawk Eye camera system overtaking MLB, NFL, tennis and more. End of umps and refs?