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Robotic lawnmowers with Husqvarna! Plus: digital...

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2023/05/12

While visiting Husqvarna in Charlotte NC, I interviewed Chris Price, Engineering Manager for Robotics for Husqvarna North America, to learn all about its ‘Automower’ family of grass-cutting ‘botsRemember digital photo frames? They’re baaaaaaack, with Aura. We learn about the latest devices with Aura CMO Ryan RichardsChatGPT and other ‘generative AI’ chatbots are all the buzz right now. Learn what the future holds, including a fusion with smart homes and voice-controlled speakers, with Andy Watson

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ASUS impresses with its ‘ROG Ally’ handheld gaming PC...

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2023/05/05

Tech It Out is on the road – first NYC and then Seattle. At Amazon HQ, I catch up with Daniel Rausch, VP of Entertainment Devices and Services, about the Fire TV brandASUS held a recent media day, in which it showed off a ridiculously thin Zenbook and the ROG Ally handheld gaming PC. I sit down with Whitson Gordon, Senior Manager of Marketing Content at ASUSSmall Business Week just wrapped up, and so I share some highlights from my TV gig in New York on Tuesday, where I shared some recommended tech

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Celebrity chef Anna Olson talks high-tech kitchens +...

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2023/04/28

We kick off this week’s show with Headphones.com’s CEO Andrew Lissimore, about the popular digital magazine and storeCelebrity chef Anna Olson talks with us about smart appliances in the kitchen, and her partnership with LGTech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch drops by to share some springtime tech for connected familiesI talk about ASUS laptops and Western Digital/SanDisk external media, both of whom are huge partners on the show, as is VISA, which aims to protect shoppers (and businesses) from

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Is the ‘Tetris’ movie accurate? Author of ‘The Tetris...

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2023/04/20

CNET editor Dan Ackerman, who authored the book, The Tetris Effect, drops in to chat about the new ‘Tetris’ movie on Apple TV+When it comes to internet in your home, how fast is fiber optic compared to cable? I sit down with Erin Scarborough, AT&T’s President of Broadband InitiativesSpeaking of spending time online, tax scams are here, and so we get an update from Fortinet about how to easily spot themText expert Amber Mac drops by to chat ‘Earth Day’ tech, including companies that embrace

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Free Tetris game offers real-world prizes + Ally...

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2023/04/14

Learn about redeeming points for real-world prizes in the game Tetris, with PLAYSTUDIOS’ founder and CEO Andrew PascalSpeaking of gaming, Beth Woodruff from Ally, the digital bank, talks with us about Ally Arena, playable via Fortnite CreativeZoho’s LSP stops by to chat about free productivity apps for your small- or medium-sized business, or side-hustleMeteorologist and Environmental Lifestyle Expert Cheryl Nelson talks Earth Day tech with usI chat about ASUS laptops and Western Digital/SanDisk

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Save money with the Wise app, plus Spotify expands...

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2023/04/07

Save money when sending or spending funds around the world this Spring. We learn about the Wise app and card, including new featuresSpeaking of the Spring, tech expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some gadgets and apps to celebrate the new seasonSpotify adds audiobooks to its huge music collection and podcast platform – hear what separates them from competitorsFujifilm’s Billy Luong stop by to chat about the retro camera craze on social mediaI talk about ASUS laptops and Western Digital/SanDisk

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New ‘MLB The Show’ baseball game steps up to the...

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2023/03/30

TV personality Marissa Roberto joins me to talk gaming monitors, including a new 45-inch curved OLED model, in partnership with LGSpeaking of games, I catch up with Ramone Russell at Sony Interactive Entertainment to take a swing at MLB The Show 23I’ll share some Spring-related tech, including a pair of high-tech lawnmowers, a “smart” air purifier, ultraportable laptop, and ways to send money inexpensively to travelersOrder a Halo.Car to drive around Las Vegas and it’ll come to you with no one

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Staying (cyber) safe during ‘Spring Break’! Plus,...

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2023/03/24

We kick off this week’s Tech It Out with Verizon’s Ashley Colette, to learn about Verizon Mobile Protect and a special promo going on nowJustAnswer.com may be 20 years old but the company isn’t resting on its laurels. I catch up with CEO Andy Kurtzig, to learn about its new JustAnswer ChatGPT Verifier.Be the first to learn about Torch, which immediately gives a warning of an approaching wildfire, with its cofounder and COO Vasya Tremsin – it’s coming in 2024.Thank you to ASUS, for those in search of

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‘Sextortion’ – it’s real. And for victims, real...

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2023/03/17

On a special cybersecurity edition of Tech It Out, we’re joined by Digital Forensics Corporation’s Ken Kuglin, to chat about ‘sextortion’ and how fraudsters threaten to reveal your intimate photos and videos (even if you’ve never shared any)Bitwarden’s Gary Orenstein also joins us on Tech It Out to discuss why it’s not that big of a deal if Twitter is dropping its free ‘multifaction authentication’ via SMS (text message). There are better ways to prove it’s really you – and they’re free, too.Another

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‘Pi Day’ is coming up (mmmm, pie), so we chat with...

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2023/03/10

What better way to celebrate March 14 (3.14) than by learning about the free Photomath app, where math students take a photo of math problems using their smartphone to help solve them. We catch up with Mandy Rusin, VP of Product at Photomath!Also on the show, Chef Grant Crilly, Co-Founder and Executive Director of ChefSteps, owned by Breville, will talk with us about the cross-section of cooking and tech. How apps, websites, online videos and smart ovens can help you prep “epic” meals, as he likes

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TikTok controversy, smart home tech with Vivint &...

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2023/03/03

We start off with Vivint to learn about its award-winning home security systems and versatile smart home platform• Speaking of your home, do you peek through your fingers when you open your electricity bill? We talk with Emporia Energy about its home monitoring solutions• Owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, I talk about the TikTok controversy during heightened tensions with China, plus age/time limit changes coming to those 18 and younger • Closing the gender gap – and pay disparity – between men and

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Whoa, WD now has a 22TB hard drive. Plus, fight back...

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2023/02/24

We start off with T-Mobile’s Steve Carlson, on how many robocalls and scam attempts were caught last year, with the free Scam Shield app. It’s an insane number.• Speaking of criminals, ESET’s Tony Anscombe stops by to talk about why car thefts are up across the country, and the 5 things you can do to fight back (both high- and low-tech solutions).• Western Digital is in the house! I interview Nitin Kachhwaha about the latest WD My Book external hard drives – which now go all the way up to 22

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Own a dog? We learn about a new high-tech collar....

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2023/02/17

• Get the 4-1-1 on Halo 2+, the latest dog collar, endorsed by Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”), that serves as a wireless fence, training tool and dog tracker – all rolled into one. We talk with company founder Ken Ehrman.• Roku stops by for an upcoming on its streaming video solutions – sticks, boxes and TVs, oh my!• Spokenote is a clever QR code sticker that lets you attach a video message to just about anything.• Love your iPhone? Download a free browser extension and digital keyboard powered

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‘Romance scams’ are on the rise, and so Visa’s fraud...

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2023/02/10

• Americans were defrauded out of more than 1 billion in 2022, due to ‘romance scams’ – a new record – and so Visa stops by to share tips for staying protected. We catch up with Dustin White, Chief Risk Data Officer at Visa• But you CAN find love with an app like ‘Vinylly,’ which centers on music. We learn all about the popular dating app with its founder Rachel Van Nortwick• General Motors’ Hoss Hassani, VP of EV Ecosystem, joins us to talk about electric vehicles and GM’s super cool virtual

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Have aging parents who live alone? Learn about “Wi-Fi...

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2023/02/03

Shopping for a new laptop? Intel unveiled its new 13th Gen Intel Core processors – and they’ll be available soon. Get the 4-1-1 here.• Speaking of computers, we talk with BenQ about gaming monitors that won’t break the bank• Weighted blankets are incredibly popular, and so we’ll have Hush on the show to tell us what’s new – including a brand-new product announced on Tech It Out first• Have aging relatives who live alone? Learn about Wi-Fi sensing technology with Origin – how it works, and how much

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Want to start your own podcast? We get tips from...

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2023/01/27

Whether it’s your “side hustle” or full-time gig, podcasting is a young and exciting – and potentially profitable – medium. Tech podcaster Tom Merritt shares what you need, how to get started, and tips to spreading the word.• If you like sports, “mixed reality” experiences are going to take it to the next level. I chat about the new SportsX program with Humza Teherany, CTO at MLSE, about its partnership with Amazon’s AWS.• Tap into 2023’s top tech trends with Info-Tech Group’s Brian Jackson. We chat

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ASUS unveils 3D laptops (no glasses required). Also:...

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2023/01/20

Hot off the heels of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), I catch up with ASUS to hear about its big laptop announcements, including OLED gaming laptops, 3D models (that don’t require glasses), and more.• We talk with Playsee – the popular social media app – that focuses on communities, positivity, and experiences• Hearing aids have gone over-the-counter, and we’re going to learn about the award-winning Bose-powered Lexie B2 model – that costs much less than other hearing aids.• Boomerang is

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The best of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)...

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2023/01/13

I share some of the highlights from North America’s biggest tech convention, including innovative new laptops, giant (and wireless) OLED TVs, smart home gear, and more• Nextbase joins us to talk about its next-gen dashcam, the iQ, which has some advanced features• Learn about the ‘wacky’ side of CES, including a urine monitor, how your dog can text you, and a ‘breathing’ pillow that inhales and exhales• TrackDDB joins us to talk about Internet ‘cookies’ – and not the delicious kind! – and if you

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Highlights from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show...

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2023/01/06

Matt Swider from The Shortcut joins us to share some highlights from the 2023 CES, including hands-on time with the new PSVR 2 virtual reality headsetAutomotive expert Nik Miles sits down with us to chat about the latest in car tech – from Ram, Chrysler, BMW and MercedesTech experts Mario Armstrong and Carley Knobloch also join us in Sin City, from the 2023 CES show, with their top gadget picksThank you to ASUS, a company that creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out

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Encore Episode New gadget may prevent drowning in...

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2022/12/29

Be the first to learn about Mylo, a “virtual lifeguard” that may prevent accidental drownings in swimming poolsBelkin joins us to chat about its Wemo family of smart plugs and other gearAdd convenience and save money on your annual heating and cooling bills with Ecobee. Learn about its new Wi-Fi thermostats and new security systemWe chat with Leanne Fan is a 14-year-old who invented the Finsen headphones – that helps those with mid-ear infections This show is powered by ASUS, for those in search of

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