Tech It Out

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 MarcotteIf you or anyone you know and love has mild to moderate hearing loss, tune into my chat with ELEHEAR’s managing director, David Hogan, about its teeny ELEHEAR Delight over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that looks like trendy earbuds.What if the next major interface isn’t a screen, but your body? I’m joined by Ambiq’s Charlene Wan, VP of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations, to discuss what this innovative company is up toI also chat about national Small Business Week and what Adobe Express has to offer for those in need of a FREE AI and creative tool. It’s awesome.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout 

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 industriesI interview Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association representing the U.S. video game industryI also sit down with Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two Interactive, which runs mammoth gaming brands like Rockstar Games, 2K/2K Sports and Zynga. We talk about the state of the industry…and of course…GTA 6But wait, there’s more! I share three hot “tech tips” that can save you time, money, and aggravationThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 playing games) and include a magnetic frame upon purchase. They also have amazing AI features, as you’ll hear when I sit down with Aidan Marcuss, Amazon VP of Fire TV, while in NYC.Despite its huge success, GoDaddy isn’t resting on its laurels. On what’s new, including an AI-powered solution, I have the pleasure of chatting with Amy Jennette, Senior Director of Integrated Marketing at GoDaddy. Tune in!Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

GoFundMe is the world's largest social fundraising platform – for individuals, organizations, and not-for-profits. I sit down with GoFundMe CEO Tim CadoganThanks to the Derek Sheely Foundation, concussions are back in the game Madden NFL – in the form of a free “mod” (modification). We hear all about it with Devon Taylor, SVP at Klick HealthTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong talks to us about the latest in spring tech – including automated blinds for your windowsI chat with a ChatGPT voice to show you how to use hands-free AI in a conversation, while driving, via CarPlay – or just through the app itselfThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 President of Consumer Printing Solutions and Services at HPTech analyst Carmi Levy chats with us about Apple’s affordable MacBook Neo, a laptop that starts at just $499 for studentsThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout 

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 yearMeta and Google had a tough week in court. Oof. Well, a new social media app just debuted, called Tribela, aiming to provide a safer, healthier, and less addictive alternative for social media fansLove sports? Well, you’re in for a treat, as Fubo is in the house to chat about the NFL, NHL, FIFA World Cup, and much more! Yale Wang, EVP and Head of Marketing at Fubo, joins us for a chat about streaming live sports and on-demand contentThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 TorontoShould you (or your loved ones) purchase a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) machine? To learn about the Kardia family of products, I sit down with Dr. David E. Albert, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of AliveCor.Spring is officially here, and so I share a handful of gadgets to help welcome in the season – including back-up power (in the event of an outage), a waterproof ereader, robotic vacuum and mop hybrid, a smart speaker with Alexa+, and more.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 SwedenJust as smartwatches are popular among adults, kids can also benefit from this technology with affordable watches that gives them freedom and at the same time, they can give parents peace of mind. To learn about the JrTrack 5 Kids Smart Watch, we’ve got on the show Russell York, a parent, tech entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and founder/CEO of CosmoSpeaking of wearables, tech and accessibility go hand in hand. We chat with Mike Świątek, who is blind, about how he leverages Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses, both personally and professionallyThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 lifeMichelin is one of the oldest brands still powerful today. We chat with Cyrille Roget, Technical and Scientific Communication Director, about how AI, simulations and other tech go into the design and development of the tires you ride on every day.Adobe is getting a huge AI makeover, allowing you to get more done in less time. Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong breaks it all down for usThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 moreHave kids or grandkids? Learn all about TickTalk 5, the latest smartwatch for kids. We’re joined by Vivian Gong, President & Co-Founder of the companyI chat about a slew of ASUS laptops and why it’s important to upgrade from Windows 10 if you haven’t done so alreadyThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 HealthDid you know “AI agents” are chatting with one another – about us humans! – in a new social media platform called Moltbook? Fascinating and scary at the same time, no? Haider Sarmad, Executive Director at 247 Labs, talks with us about how massive AI is today – and if we have anything to fearI catch up with Mike Speranzini from Cadillac at the CIAS (AutoShow) on the brand entering the F1 space for the first time!Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 ControlWhy is ‘Splashtop’ considered ‘must have’ software on your devices? We’re joined by the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at the company, Philip Sheu.Imagine a canvas on your wall at home, and instead of it displaying the same artwork day in, day out, you can walk up to it and use your voice to ask for something brand-new created for you! Get the skinny on Fraimic AI, i.e. “art that listens,” with company founder Anthony Mattana.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 SOLIXNot all wireless fences (with tracking) are created equal! To keep your furry friends safe, we’ve got on the show Sung Vivathana, CTO at SpotOn, to learn about the company’s latest Nova Edition.Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing on October 1st left many wondering what’s next for conservation. To explore this, I sit down with Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to suggest ways we can carry Jane’s legacy forward.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 NortonTikTok is uber-popular, of course, but what’s next? On the show we’ve got Cassie Taylor, Global Head of Platform & Trend Marketing at TikTok. And wait to you hear her “owl” impressionWhy shouldn’t you bring tech to the bedroom? I tap the expertise of a sleep expert, Andrew Holmes, a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (now THAT’s a mouthful)Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 BLUETTIIf you haven’t yet seen the Even Realities G2 smart glasses yet, they look like a traditional eyewear – but they’re powered by augmented reality. To explain what it can do, we’ve got on the show Will Wang, CEO and Founder of Even RealitiesVivint is a super popular smart home and security tech company, but they’re not resting on laurels. It has recently announced two packages, HomeProtect and HomeProtectPro, and to discuss what these are and who they’re for, I sit down with William Stovall, Senior Vice President of Marketing at VivintThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 future is crazy!Get the 4-1-1 on the NextSense Smartbuds, award-winning ‘sleep buds’ from CES, which are more than just comfortable to wear while lying on a pillow. We’re joined by Caitlin Shure, PhD & Head of Product at NextSenseThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 ElectronicsLenovo 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 Senior Product Manager for ThinkPadTech analyst Avi Greengart with Techsponential talks with me about his top picks from the show – including a lot of innovative use-cases for AIWait, there’s more! Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong also shares his highlights from CESThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 companyTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with some gadget and game gift ideas ahead of Black Friday and Cyber MondaySpeaking of gaming, I share my impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, plus other gaming laptops and AI-powered Windows 11 PCsDiscover 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 PayanoThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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 BrownContinuing the legacy of the late, great Jane Goodall, I sit down with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chief Scientist, Dr Lilian Pintea, on all the ways technology is used in Jane’s 6 decades of work – and going forward. This interview was recorded at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas.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-CThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Learn all about Rubick’s WOWCube with Max Filin, Co-Founder and CEO of CubiosTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares some gadget gift ideas (and games) ahead of the holidaysSpines, a popular platform for publishing your own books, is also helping authors create and sell audiobooks, too -- leveraging AI. I catch up with Yehuda Niv, CEO of SpinesGeneral Motors and the North Pole team up again! More than just a “Santa Tracker” on Christmas Eve, with NORAD, learn about new audiobook adventures you can access with the touch of a buttonThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 accessoriesI also suggest some great gear gifts from Nintendo, Razer, Amazon, ASUS, ViewSonic, and remarkable/StaplesRecorded at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, I sit down with Amazon’s Julia Souza to talk about the intersection of sports and techAlso at AWS re:Invent, Voxelis.AI’s Colin O'Neill discusses how the company mounts thermal imaging under helicopters to detect and analyze wildfiresThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 strategySpeaking of AWS Re:Invent, we also talk about the cross section of technology and food – including something called “drive-thru AI” -- with Deborah Simeone, AWS Head of RestaurantsReolink stops by to chat about outdoor cameras. Guy Pithie, Reolink’s VP for North America, talks about a couple of modelsAlso on the show today, tech lifestyle experts Mario Armstrong and Chassie Post each share some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidaysThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support!Tech It Out listeners get a huge discount on Norton products at www.norton.com/techitout

 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 – and I’ll share some suggestions, too, many of which are on saleAlso on the show today, soaring energy costs can really hit your wallet hard. To tell us how we can reduce out monthly utility bill, on the show we’ll have David O'Reilly, VP of Home & Commercial Solutions Division at Schneider ElectricThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support!

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 TechSpeaking of computers, thrilled to have on the show for the first time, Mike Roberts, VP of Global Product Marketing at Qualcomm. We hear what’s new with its Snapdragon family of professors for laptops and mobile phones, tooBlack Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up, and so we talk gadget gift ideas with tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong, as well as lifestyle guru Chassie PostThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support!

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 newsworthySpeaking of Black Friday, I share some of my favorite gadgets that will be on sale leading up to (and over) November 28thThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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 companyTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with some gadget and game gift ideas ahead of Black Friday and Cyber MondaySpeaking of gaming, I share my impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, plus other gaming laptops and AI-powered Windows 11 PCsDiscover 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 PayanoThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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 tableTripp 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 iFixitA 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 strollerThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support! 

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 awayEpson, 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 projectorsThe world's first personal dashcam? I also catch up with Brian Pemberton, CEO and Founder of Keotech, the folks behind KeocamThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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 MicrosoftSpeaking of computers, the Arduino Uno Q is only $44. Find out what it’s used for – plus the company was acquired by QualcommI chat about “smart home” tech and “smart office” tech in two separate segments, highlighting some pics for both places you spend time inThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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 deetsOrganizations 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 surveyThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

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 InsightsPanos 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 formStarting 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

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 devicesWindows 10 support is coming to an end on October 14th. Find out what you need to know, with tech lifestyle expert Mario ArmstrongYou 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.Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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

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 keynoteAlso 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 optionsIf 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 forThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

Iconic videogame publisher Acclaim is back after a long hiatus. Learn what to expect with Acclaim’s CEO Alef JosefOne 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 BenchimolGuitar 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 PrendergastThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

I catch up with tech expert Amber Mac, who shares a handful of back-to-school suggestions for high school or college studentsBased 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 studyingNew Pixel 10 smartphones are here, along with a number of accessories, and so I catch up with Vaisnavy Siva, Product Marketing Manager at GoogleArmorSiren is billed as your “personal security system away from home.” Joining us is the President and CEO of the company, Bruce DubinskyThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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 AudioThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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-CAlso 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 moreIf 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 YotoThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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 risksSpeaking 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/nephewsI’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 PayanoThank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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 protectionSpeaking 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 WiseAlso 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-MobileIt’s almost back-to-school time, and so we hear what’s new and newsworthy from tech lifestyle expert Mario ArmstrongThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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 devicesSwimmers, 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 FORMAll 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 applianceThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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 companyThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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 robotLG 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 awardsAlso 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.”Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Congrats to Janelle Bautista from Orange County 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 robotsThe 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 friendThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

To celebrate the show milestone, ASUS is giving away an X15 Chromebook laptop. Just tag me on social media and include the hashtag #TechItOut to be eligible to win. You need to be in the continental U.S. and 18 or older. Good luck!NETGEAR joins us to chat about its latest Wi-Fi gear, including routers, extenders and mesh systems. I’m joined by Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product ManagementWhat’s your experience like when using your bank or credit card apps and websites? I chat with Sean Gelles, Senior Director of Payments Intelligence at JD PowerLearn all about Hello Humpback, an AI-powered website that tracks whales and tells you the marine mammal’s backstory and whereabouts. I catch up with Darrell Smith, Director of Marketing, for Newfoundland and Labrador TourismThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

One more week until Tech It Out’s 400th episode and a ASUS laptop giveaway! Get the details on how to enter next week.Live from LATAM! I’m at the first-ever Electronics Home Mexico trade show, and I’ll interview Carlos Clur, CEO and Founder of Grupo Eletrolar, which produces this tech eventSend messages to loved ones AFTER you die?! We chat with Chris Jalbert, founder of Eternal Applications, about how this all worksTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some summer tech ideas for the familySecurity cameras are becoming more affordable. On the show, we’ve got Guy Pithie, Reolink’s VP for North AmericaThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Now that summer is here, you many be grilling more. We chat about extending the life of your grills, and tech tools to give you an edge, with Charles Munro, Founder and CEO of Barbeque Pro Inc.How can you reduce the odds of your vehicle from being stolen (or the contents within it)? Serial tech entrepreneur David Moeller, Founder and CEO of Keep Technologies, stops by to chat about its AI-driven car security solutionThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Have you seen the massive lineups across the country? To share his thoughts on the new Nintendo Switch 2 videogame console, we’re joined by Peer Schneider, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of IGN, one of the biggest online entertainment platformsHave you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you ask ChatGPT a question? Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Infrastructure, offers some insights into current consumer concerns -- and opportunities -- around AII’ll also share some “smart home” innovations that can save you time, money, and give you peace of mind. I also offer a half-dozen gadget gift ideas ahead of Father’s Day and graduation season (“dads and grads”)Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong is in the house! We hear about a handful of tech toys that could make for great gifts ahead of Father’s Day (June 15th) or as a graduation giftIs AI putting your career at risk? I pose that simple question to Jaymes Davis, Chief Technical Evangelist at Kasm TechnologiesSlickdeals 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 SlickdealsThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

We kick off a new Tech it Out at Computex in Taipei. I sit down with Sascha Krohn, Director of Technical Marketing at ASUS/ROG. We talk about the latest laptops and desktops that wowed the crowds at the show.More Formula One racing! Continuing where we left off last week, recorded in Italy I spoke with Ruth Buscombe, a motorsport engineer turned AWS consultant and presenter for F1 TV. We talk about how F1 teams, like Scuderia Ferrari, are leveraging for performance, safety, and fan engagement“Elora” is billed as the first AI-powered and radiation-free pregnancy and baby wellness monitor. We hear how it works and who it’s for with Ami Meoded, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer [CMO] of LittleOne.CareThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!