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Tech It Out

by KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

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

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Episodes

  1. Food Takes a Mega-"bite" Out of Tech!

    * IBM joins us with celebrity chef Melissa King to talk “5 in 5” tech predictions. * Speaking of food, we speak with Tastewise on how A.I. can help predict food trends. * Seek Thermal also drops in to talk about thermal imaging cameras integrated into tomorrow’s cars.

  2. Is Your Computer Hurting You? Heed These ‘Ergonomics’ Tips

    Topics: * Ever hear of a smartphone with an integrated thermal imaging camera? Find out about the CAT S61 * Learn how to better use technology and reduce muscular strain, with Fellowes * Philips Cares is using technology to overhaul the aging and caregiving experience

  3. Ring Talks New Video Doorbells, & More!

    Ring is now owned by Amazon - - I talk to them about their new products. Want to shop online but can’t afford to pay in full up front? We talk with Zebit Book By You, which lets you personalize a book’s story for a loved one (paperback, hardcover or ebook) Let the pros digitize your paper photos…

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  4. Tune up your TV for Super Bowl Sunday

    Unveiled at CES, Y-Brush claims to clean your teeth in just 10 seconds What to look for in a new TV and tune-up tips ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, with Akamai Learn how smart windows from View might help fight back against SAD Posterjack talks to us about sentimental photo gifts for Valentine’s Day

  5. Samsung talks TV tech for 2019, 2020

    We catch up with Scott Cohen from Samsung to chat about its TV line-up at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Technology column and author Pete Nowak shares his picks and pans from the annual CES tech convention

  6. It's Vegas, Baby! The Coolest Tech from CES 2019

    Award-winning journalist Jennifer Jolly shares her top picks from CES; Tech and lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong hits the highlights; We catch up with Paul Burns from Mixxtape about the retro music player; and Ingram Micro discusses its partnership with the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform.

  7. Happy new year, from Tech It Out!

    We’re super addicted to Netflix, says Streaming Observer TiVo embraces cord-cutters with new box, service How to host a podcast, with author Amanda Cupido Next week: My highlights from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  8. Microsoft, Intel, and Lenovo ... Oh My!

    * Intel joins us to talk what’s hot for the holidays and 2019 trends * Learn what the Lenovo VR Classroom platform is all about (hint: virtual reality for education)! * Protect and manage your kids’ tech use in the home with advice from Microsoft Family * Your kids can receive a personalized…

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  9. Can Video Games Help One Cope with Trauma?

    * KTLA TV personality Rich DeMuro reveals his top holiday tech toys. * Journalist and broadcaster Scott C. Jones shares how video games saved his life. * Host Marc Saltzman chats about common virtual reality myths, and highlight some new PlayStation VR bundles.

  10. Gadget Gift Ideas with Carley Knobloch

    ASUS joins us to chat about cool Chromebooks; Celeb tech expert Carley K shares her top gadget gift picks; For small businesses, learn about StarTech.com’s PC accessories

  11. How to save money on holiday travel

    SkyScanner talks about getting great rates on flights, hotels, rental cars Send money to family and friends overseas (on the cheap) with TransferWise Brian Kelly (a.k.a “The Points Guy”) chats with us about its new Prizeo campaign for charity Learn about the new Big Shot Basketball mobile game…

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  12. Cyber Monday Shopping Tips

    Don’t Be A Turkey: Listen to Tech it Out! * Victor Lucas from Electric Playground talks about Pokémon Let’s Go * Geoff Keighley gives us the skinny on the upcoming The Game Awards * Stay protected when shopping online this Cyber Monday, with tips from ESET

  13. The One App You Need for Black Friday Deals

    * Anne Morello joins in from Flipp to chat about Black Friday deals. * Explorer Mike Libecki (of Nat Geo) talks about what tech he uses. * Tankee is now live -- This is a kid-friendly video platform (that parents will be happy about, too) * Teaching financial literacy to kids in a fun way, with...

  14. How to Spot ‘Fake News’ on Social Media

    Roku with what’s new in streaming sticks, boxes, smart TVs and speakers. USA TODAY’s Jefferson Graham breaks down the cost to fix an Apple Watch. Learn about A.I. (artificial intelligence) in pro sports with Conversica Spot fake news on social media, with cybersecurity experts Proofpoint...

  15. ASUS: a New "Twist" On Laptops

    Epson teaches us about its new FastFoto, the world’s fastest personal photo scanner! Cecilia Choy, Director of Marketing at ASUS North America, fills us in on new ZenBooks and VivoBooks! Called the “Uber of home services,” find out what makes Jiffy tick!

  16. Comedian Jo Koy Shares His Top Tech

    * Comedian Jo Koy (Netflix) tells us what he finds funny about his tech addiction. * Learn about the super-smart HoverGlide backpack, now available on Kickstarter. * Would you like to cancel your home alarm and monitoring service, yet remain protected? Hub 6 tells us how.

  17. Truly Wireless Charging is HERE!

    Guests: ViewSonic stops by to talk about what’s hot in monitors and projectors, for work and play. Learn about Wi-Charge, which may be how you juice up your devices – from across the room. We catch up with Sam Jung of Augmented Intelligence to talk about VR, AR, MR and…XR?

  18. A New TiVo for Cord-Cutters!

    Learn how to properly delete data from your smartphone, tablet or laptop – before you sell, donate or trade it in – with advice from Ingram Micro, the largest tech distributor in the world. TiVo joins us to talk about its new Bolt OTA (over the air) DVR, which works with antenna-based set-ups....

  19. We’re Addicted to Netflix ... You Won’t Believe HOW Much!

    * We stream Netflix twice as long as spend quality family time? Get the deets with Streaming Observer. * Learn about the We R Stars app and website, designed to immortalize moments in your life. * Simple ways to protect yourself during Cybersecurity Awareness Month (and beyond October)!

  20. New Amazon products and a robotic bartender

    Amazon talks to us about some of its 14 new Alexa-powered devices The R1-B1 Bartending Robot has started mixing drinks in Montreal Tired on Wi-Fi dead zones in your home? TP-Link tells us how to fix it We talk high-tech (and robotic) vacuum cleaners with Shark I answer questions from the Mail…

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  21. The smartest way to trade in your old iPhone

    EcoATM and Gazelle on getting the most on your trade-ins. Get rid of your old tech to help buy new gadgets (use code TECHITOUT at checkout for an additional 10% off). SanDisk joins us to chat about shopping for flash drives, such as SD and microSD, portable SSDs, iXpand solutions, and more. The...

  22. SEPT 15-16: Rebroadcast of Aug. 4 Show

    See the description for the August 4, 2018 Program

  23. New Floor-vac Robots, Hotel Deals, and Laptops!

    iRobot has a new announcement, ASUS chats about a new laptop designed for work and play; Trading in your iPhone for a new one? I cover how to back up your old stuff first; and If you’re traveling this fall, check out Hotels.com’s rewards program.

  24. Walmart Inks eBook Deal With Kobo

    Rakuten Kobo President & CEO, Michael Tamblyn, talks with us about this new Walmart retail and online partnership. What are people doing with their DNA info from Ancestry? We catch up with global spokesperson, Brad Argent. Justin Aktin, the 23 year-old host of the popular YouTube channel, The...

  25. How to Save on Your Mobile Phone Bills

    ASUS joins us to chat about what’s new and newsworthy; We talk education with Microsoft, including Windows 10, convertible devices, and new ways to access info; Ting is an affordable mobile phone provider. Find out how it works; and learn how to back-up your iPhone’s data before you trade it in…

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  26. T-Mobile Talks Top Travel Tech

    Geeking out with T-Mobile, on great gear and gadgets for road trips. Retro-arcade game cabinets in the home won’t break the bank with Arcade1Up Rivaling HQ Trivia, a new live trivia game show app, Showdown Live, lets YOU be the host! Gebni is an app that helps restaurants cut down on food waste,...

  27. AUG_11-12: New Samsung Galaxy Note9 unveiled!

    Host Marc Saltzman: Nissan joins us to talk about the advantages of an all-electric vehicle. Paul Brannen from Samsung covers the five things to know about the Galaxy Note9. A new device called Sense can help you save money on your home electricity costs.

  28. Alexa Takes Over, Instagram Superstars, and More!

    Valeria Lipovetsky, Instagram celebrity, chats about her success, and what aspiring social media stars need to know. Toyota talks about new Toyota and Lexus vehicles powered by Amazon Alexa. Sounding off with the new Sonos Beam soundbar, and what makes it unique. LocateMotion is a smartwatch for...

  29. Famous Movie Screenwriters Use *These* Apps & Gear

    Lights, Camera, Action: Garry Whitta -- celebrated screenwriter on films like Star Wars: Rogue One – shares what he uses to write movies (and tips on getting started). Nitey Leash: Do you walk your dog at night? Learn about this new high-tech leash that makes you more visible. Tankee: Do you let...

  30. OH MY, It's George Takei (and his new App)!

    George Takei – (Sulu from "Star Trek - TOS") talks about how his new app is out of this world. Trump supports, beware! What can a smartphone do with a built in molecular analyzer? Find out when we chat with Consumer Physics. One of the big tech sponsors of FIFA World Cup, Hisense joins us to talk...

  31. Our 1-Year Anniversary Show!

    Celebrated video game journalist, TV host and producer of live events, Geoff Keighley, on The Game Awards, Game Critics Awards, and the Best of E3. Veteran music publicist Eric Alper (>1 million Twitter followers!) on how technology saved - and killed - the music industry And IKEA has a Bluetooth...

  32. PC Shopping; and Your Doctors Online

    Intel joins us to talk about what to look for when shopping for a new PC. Where do you start? What’s new in laptops? What about 2-in-1s? Free online medical advice? You got it. We catch up with Your Doctors Online, a free 24/7 and on-demand platform to chat with a real physician RightMesh is on a...

  33. Catching Up with ASUS; and "Dim All the Lights..." with Wi-Fi

    Back from Computex and E3, we catch up with ASUS about a number of award-winning products. Homer, Smart, Home: Learn about TP-Link’s Wi-Fi Dimmable Light Switch Futurist Byron Reese talks about his new book, The Fourth Age The SanDisk iXpand Base can charge up (and back-up) your iPhone or iPad –...

  34. Game On With E3! (The World’s Biggest Videogame Expo)

    Journalist Chris Morris (Fortune, CNBC, et al) talks with us about his top picks from E3 2018. Gabi Michel from Microsoft talks about gaming for people with disabilities, and introducing the Xbox Adaptive Controller. Doug Bowser, Head of Sales & Marketing at Nintendo of America, talks about E3...

  35. June 9-10: Fake News, Smart Showers and More!

    Moen chats with us about "U by Moen", which are smart home technologies for the shower. Centrify: the cybersecurity experts talk about its “zero trust” platform. Pela is our guest, to talk about biodegradable smartphone cases. Combat “fake news” with the free Ground app for iOS and Android devices.

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

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KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

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