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Tech It Out
by Radio America
Making sense of technology by breaking down “geek speak into street speak."
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Hands on with the iPhone Duo! Yes, it’s Apple’s first foldable. Plus, three awesome guests.
I attended the “Surprise and Shine” event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. I’ll share my impressions of the iPhone Duo and Apple Watch Series 12 I also catch up with Avi Greengart, president and analyst for advisory firm Techsponential, while at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. He…
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What to look for in a new TV! Plus, an app to manage family schedules, and the latest in monitors.
Between school, work and extracurricular activities, it can be tough to manage the family. Fortunately, there’s a new tool called Norton Family Assistant. For all the deets, we’re joined by Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for Norton If it’s been a while since you’ve walked down the…
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Tech It Out is in Germany for Gamescom! We get more deets on the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle. Plus, foldable phones!
We now have a launch date for the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle, a handheld gaming PC with augmented reality glasses. At Gamescom, I sit down with Sascha Krohn, Director of Technical Marketing at ASUS, the parent company to ROG A family of new Pixel phones is now available from Google – including a…
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Fairphone is now in the U.S.! Find out what the hype is about. Plus, digital frames are back, and appliance tips
Wouldn’t it be great if your next smartphone was “modular” – so if you wanted to replace or upgrade parts of it you could easily do so yourself? Fairphone is finally in the U.S. I chat with CTO Chandler Hatton. Aluratek turns 20! While it made a name for itself primarily in the digital photo…
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Back to school tech that makes the grade! Plus, HP’s wild EliteBoard G1a PC design, and save money while traveling with a Nomad eSIM
You haven’t seen a computer quite like the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC. To explain what it looks like and who it’s for, we’re joined by Caleb Fleming, who manages HP’s new product introduction team Keep in touch while traveling – for so much less than roaming with your provider. Learn about...
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The ‘retro tech’ craze -- with Fujifilm and INSTAX! Plus, tech journalist/podcaster Adam Doud joins us, back-to-school gear, and more.
What’s old is new again! From flip phones and vinyl to boomboxes and instant cameras. Joining us to talk cameras and printing – and how the younger generation is bringing back ‘retro’ gear – is Billy Luong, Senior Technical Brand Manager, from Fujifilm/INSTAX If you don’t know him by his podcast,...
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ENCORE PRESENTATION: How to enjoy a ‘Scam Free Summer’ – thanks to Norton’s tips. Plus, a new game starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
You might be ready for the summer, but so are cybercriminals. Learn about the latest scams of the season and how to fight back. We kick off the show with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for Norton. Amazon Luna has a new game called Courtroom Chaos starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The...
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Tech It Out is in the UK! Samsung gives us the skinny on new foldable phones. Plus, Superwhisper & videogame music
Samsung unveiled a trip of new foldable Z-Series phones, including one with a brand-new form factor. Thrilled to sit down with Rachel Roberts, Director of Smartphone Product Management at Samsung Electronics America Do you like to talk instead of type? You’re not alone. Superwhisper is blowing up...
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Your banking app is getting conversational! How Visa is powering this AI Financial Assistant. Plus, air quality with Airthings
If you’ve opened your banking app lately, you may have noticed an option to interact with a secure AI financial assistant, allowing you to manage your money in a conversational manner. Visa is powering this, and so I caught up with Michele Herron, Senior Vice President and Head of North America...
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Manage your family with a new AI-powered Norton app. Plus, JD Power on the best banking and credit card apps, and hot tech for the summer
Parenting has never been an easy job – especially in today’s digital age – and so we learn all about the brand-new Norton Family Assistant. To tell us all about it is Shubh Jagani, Innovation Lead at Gen AI Foundry Every year JD Power looks at banks and credit card providers to see how they stack...
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Happy 4th of July! We talk FIFA World Cup with Lenovo. Plus, Alexa gets much smarter, and the new Family Feud Pocket is now playable
Lenovo, the no. 1 laptop brand in the world, is also the official technology partner with FIFA World Cup. At its new offices in New York City, I sit down with Lenovo’s Cathy Meister, Executive Director of North America PC & Smart Device Sales Alexa is much smarter, more conversational, and highly...
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How to enjoy a ‘Scam Free Summer’ – thanks to Norton’s tips. Plus, a new game starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and saving money with eSIMs.
You might be ready for the summer, but so are cybercriminals. Learn about the latest scams of the season and how to fight back. We kick off the show with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for Norton Amazon Luna has a new game called Courtroom Chaos starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The...
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The best TVs to watch FIFA World Cup action? Hisense explains what ‘RGB’ is all about. Plus, Skyscanner and ChatGPT, Father’s Day gifts, and
To ‘kick’ off the show about FIFA World Cup viewing at home, I’m joined by Sarah Larsen, CMO of Hisense USA, to learn about RGB televisions and what they offer for sports fans! You’re probably aware of (and perhaps already use) Skyscanner, a free travel-related app that compares billions of...
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Golf-related gadget gifts ahead of Father’s Day with PGA TOUR Superstore! Plus, the latest in robotic lawnmowers from Worx, and much more.
Hey, it’s dads and grads season! And so, joining us to talk golf simulators, wearable tech, and more, is Ben Helmrath, Senior VP of Merchandising at PGA TOUR Superstore Apple has unveiled Siri AI at its recent WWDC, and so I’ll share some highlights Worx may be best know for its power tools and...
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‘Tech It Out’ is in Taiwan for Computex! Learn about the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle
Forget everything you know about portable PC gaming! I sit down with Whitson Gordon, ASUS’s head of content for ROG and senior manager of marketing content, to learn about the just-unveiled ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle, which includes glasses that simulate a massive 171-inch display! I’m one of...
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FIFA World Cup and SANDISK kick off their partnership! Renowned sports photographer Robert Mora tells us more.
It’s true, SANDISK kicked off the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the launch of its collection of officially licensed storage products. We’re joined by Robert Mora, Chief Photographer for the LA Galaxy, for his take on this new gear, plus sports photography tips and tricks We’ll keep it...
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Add a ‘Clicks’ keyboard to your iPhone, Android. Plus, glasses that provide live captions during theatrical performances!
The Clicks Power Keyboard combines a physical, tactile keyboard with power bank for your smartphone. We catch up with Clicks’ CMO Jeff Gadway, who also shares deets on the upcoming Android phone featuring a BlackBerry-style physical keyboard called Clicks Communicator Talk Is Free Theatre is...
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A pizza oven for your backyard, with Ooni. Plus, the latest in health tech with ‘C the Signs’ (detecting cancer through AI) and Garmin
Ooni, one of the biggest names in pizza ovens, has new models for inside and outside your home (perfect for summer), and a new rotating stone accessory. We kick off the show with Ooni founder & co-CEO Kristian Tapaninaho Also, thrilled to have on the show for the first time, Dr. Bea Bakshi,...
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An awesome Mother’s Day sale with TechPals! Plus, ELEHEAR’s teeniest hearing aids, Ambiq sensors, and Small Business Week with Adobe.
Instead of going to your family and friends for technical support, TechPals is offering an incredible Mother’s Day sale on its service – and honoring it up to a week after, or so. I catch up with co-founder Kaylin Marcotte If you or anyone you know and love has mild to moderate hearing loss, tune...
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Live from Las Vegas! We talk GTA 6 with Take-Two Interactive’s CEO/Chairman and the CEO of The ESA
I had the privilege of moderating panels at the inaugural iicon summit, devoted to the video game industry and how interactive content can be successfully integrated into other industries I interview Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Entertainment Software...
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Samsung launches its massive 115-inch RGB TV! Plus, Visa warns about ‘prom dress scams.’ And we learn all about SAROS, a PS5 exclusive.
Adding even MORE unnecessary pressure to teenagers (and their parents) during prom time, we talk about “prom dress scams.” Yes, this is a thing. Stoked to have on the show, Kausar Kenning, Vice President in Visa's Risk and Security business. She’s awesome. Game on! Out on April 30th, SAROS is a...
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What a show this week! Free mobile phone service with TextNow, awesome websites with GoDaddy, and Amazon shows off new Fire TVs!
Don’t just get a free phone number – TextNow has free phone plans for the U.S., too, and optional eSIMs for heavy data use. I catch up with TextNow CEO Derek Ting. Amazon has a wild new Fire TV called Ember Artline. These televisions showcase stunning artwork (when you’re not watching TV or…
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We’re joined by the CEO of GoFundMe (and one of TIME’s most influential people of the year)! Plus, concussions are back in Madden NFL 26,
GoFundMe is the world's largest social fundraising platform – for individuals, organizations, and not-for-profits. I sit down with GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan Thanks to the Derek Sheely Foundation, concussions are back in the game Madden NFL – in the form of a free “mod” (modification). We hear all...
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Happy birthday to the Cloud! We chat with AWS’s James Hamilton, plus HP Imagine in NYC.
James Hamilton, Amazon SVP and Distinguished Engineer – one of the pioneers of the Cloud – joins us to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Where would we be today without cloud computing?! HP Imagine in NYC was a blast, and I sit down to talk printing trends in the home with Sue Richards, Division...
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Watch out for these tax scams! Plus, Meta and Google lose in court – hear how Tribela handles social media differently.
He’s baaaack! LifeLock GM Ian Bednowitz joins us to talk about a massive data breach and what to do if you’re on the list. Plus, it’s tax time and so Ian shares some nasty ways cybercriminals are trying to defraud you this time of the year Meta and Google had a tough week in court. Oof. Well, a…
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Imagine leaving your job as a lawyer to become a LEGO artist? We catch up with Nathan Sawaya! Plus, the best spring tech and ECG at home
Talk about a dream job. I catch up with Nathan Sawaya, who travels the world to showcase his giant sculptures made of LEGO bricks. He’s on tour with ‘The Art of the Brick’ exhibition, currently in Toronto Should you (or your loved ones) purchase a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) machine? To…
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Improve your sleep with this app! Plus, breakthrough tech for blind people, and the latest in kids’ smartwatches!
Want to improve the quality of your sleep? Of course you do! Joining us to share what’s new with the popular Sleep Cycle app is Emil Carlsson, Research Scientist at Sleep Cycle, based in Sweden Just as smartwatches are popular among adults, kids can also benefit from this technology with…
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Save a TON of cash by traveling with an eSIM for your smartphone. We chat with Always Mobile. Plus, Michelin talks ‘tire tech,’ and more!!
I travel a lot and I used to blow my budget on staying connected. Not anymore. We talk with Mike Stanford, Founder and President of Always Mobile, about what an eSIM is and how it will change your life Michelin is one of the oldest brands still powerful today. We chat with Cyrille Roget…
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We’re live at Samsung’s Unpacked In San Francisco! Get the skinny on the new Galaxy S26 devices. Plus, a new smartwatch for kids .
I sit down with Blake Gaiser, Head of Product Management for Smartphones at Samsung, to learn all about the just-unveiled Galaxy S26 devices. There’s mind-blowing AI, a new Privacy Display, better nighttime photography and videography, and much more Have kids or grandkids? Learn all about…
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Have older parents? We chat ‘aging in place’ with ADT Health. Plus, AI is taking over, and Cadillac enters F1
Referred to as “aging in place” or “living in place” refers to aging adults choosing to live longer in their home, independently, opposed to moving to an assisted living environment. Tech can help, as we hear from Andy Droney, Senior Director at ADT Health Did you know “AI agents” are chatting…
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Beware of ‘romance scams’! Visa explains what’s new. Plus, Splashtop’s remote software is awesome, and learn about AI-powered smart canvases
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a day to open your heart – but it’s also a time when cybercriminals are tricking you into opening your wallet. Learn about the latest scams from Visa’s Dan Munson, Senior Director of Global Payment Ecosystem, Risk and Control Why is ‘Splashtop’ considered ‘must...
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A breakthrough dog collar that acts as a wireless fence and tracker. Plus, back-up power during emergencies, and more
Especially given some of the nasty weather affecting tens of millions in the country, power outages are not an uncommon occurrence. To share what’s new in back-up power, we’re joined by David Taylor, Solutions Expert at Anker SOLIX Not all wireless fences (with tracking) are created equal! To…
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Woah, 77% of online daters said they’d date an AI. Norton explains. Plus, why you shouldn’t bring tech to bed.
We get the deets from the latest Norton Insights Report, which reveals more than 3/4 of online daters would date an AI. I catch up with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for Norton TikTok is uber-popular, of course, but what’s next? On the show we’ve got Cassie Taylor, Global Head of...
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Back-up power, smart glasses, and the latest in smart home security! We’ve got it all on the latest ‘Tech It Out.’
Did you know almost HALF of U.S. utility customers experienced outages in the first half of last year, primarily due to extreme weather? To talk about back-up power, we’re joined by Illia Zahnitko, Corporate Brand Manager at BLUETTI If you haven’t yet seen the Even Realities G2 smart glasses yet,...
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Why ‘sleep buds’ are so popular. Plus, tech journalist Christine Persaud on her top CES picks, and a robot that picks up your clothes, too!
Seasoned tech journalist Christine Persaud – who writes for several prominent publications – joins us on Tech It Out for the first time, to share her highlights from the 2026 CES in Las Vegas. Robotics company Dreame talks with Tech It Out about its new robot that can do two wild things. The…
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Tech It Out live from Las Vegas! All the hottest tech revealed at the massive CES tech show in Sin City
Get the “skinny” on LG’s just unveiled televisions at CES – including its “Wallpaper TV” – with Gilles Perrera, Senior Go-To Market Manager at LG Electronics Lenovo talks about its laptops that can extend with the push of a button (or voice prompt). Wow! I talk with Lenovo's Brent Lamm, Worldwide...
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ENCORE PRESENTATION 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...
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Happy holidays and happy new year! Visa shares surprising holiday sales data. Plus, Jane Goodall’s important work.
Visa has just published its annual “Retail Spend Monitor” report on holiday shopping data. To share the positive news, we’re joined by Visa’s Principal U.S. Economist, Michael Brown Continuing the legacy of the late, great Jane Goodall, I sit down with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chief…
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Rubick’s Cube goes high-tech! Plus, OnStar and Santa team up, and AI audiobooks with Spines
Learn all about Rubick’s WOWCube with Max Filin, Co-Founder and CEO of Cubios Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares some gadget gift ideas (and games) ahead of the holidays Spines, a popular platform for publishing your own books, is also helping authors create and sell audiobooks, too --...
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Gadget gift guides ahead of the holidays! Plus, more interviews from AWS re:Invent 25 in Las Vegas (hint: AI is changing the world)
Tech lifestyle experts Mario Armstrong and Carley Knobloch share some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidays – including smartwatches, AI-powered laptops, smart home gear, and gaming accessories I also suggest some great gear gifts from Nintendo, Razer, Amazon, ASUS, ViewSonic, and...
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Are you ready for some football? The NFL talks sports and tech – and other highlights from AWS Re:Invent
Recorded at AWS RE:Invent in Las Vegas, I sit down with Dr. Mackenzie Herzog, NFL VP for Player Performance and Innovation, to hear about the league's approach to injury data collection and strategy Speaking of AWS Re:Invent, we also talk about the cross section of technology and food – including...
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Happy Thanksgiving! On ‘Tech It Out,’ we talk cybersafety shopping tips with Norton. Plus, great gadget gift ideas, and much more.
You don’t need a degree in computer engineering to remain cybersafe while shopping this holiday season! For some simple tips, we’re joined by Leena Elias, Chief Product Officer at Gen, the parent company to Norton. Tech expert Amber Mac drops by with some great holiday gadgets and game ideas –…
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Why it’s smart to build a custom gaming PC with ‘Quoted Tech.’ Also, a Qualcomm VP talks Snapdragon innovation, plus Black Friday ideas!
When it comes to buying a new PC – especially if you’re into gaming – there’s no shortage of brands out there. And so, in this interview, we chat about the option to have experts build a custom gaming computer for you. I sit down with Kevin Jia, CEO and co-founder of Quoted Tech Speaking of...
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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...
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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...
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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,”...
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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.…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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