Tech It Out

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Tech It Out

Radio America

436 episodes

1 week 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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Tech It Out

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 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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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 Scientist, Dr Lilian Pintea, on all the ways technology is sed 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-C
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2 weeks ago

39 minutes

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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 -- leveraging AI. I catch up with Yehuda Niv, CEO of Spines
General 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 button
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3 weeks ago

39 minutes

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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 remarkable/Staples
Recorded at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, I sit down with Amazon’s Julia Souza to talk about the intersection of sports and tech
Also at AWS re:Invent, Voxelis.AI’s Colin O'Neill discusses how the company mounts thermal imaging under helicopters to detect and analyze wildfires
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4 weeks ago

39 minutes

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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 something called “drive-thru AI” -- with Deborah Simeone, AWS Head of Restaurants
Reolink stops by to chat about outdoor cameras. Guy Pithie, Reolink’s VP for North America, talks about a couple of models
Also on the show today, tech lifestyle experts Mario Armstrong and Chassie Post each share some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidays
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1 month ago

39 minutes

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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 – and I’ll share some suggestions, too, many of which are on sale
Also 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 Electric
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1 month ago

39 minutes

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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 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, too
Black 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 Post
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1 month ago

39 minutes

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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 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
Thank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

1 month 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
Thank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

2 months 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 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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3 months 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

3 months ago

39 minutes

Tech It Out

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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3 months 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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3 months 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 months ago

39 minutes