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Q&A with Samsung about its new AI-powered Galaxy S25...

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2025/01/25

I catch up with Samsung’s Blake Gaiser, Head of Smartphone Product Management, at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, to hear all about the incredible AI features backed into the new family of Samsung Galaxy S25 devicesFrom laptops and desktops to automotive news, we’ll learn about Intel’s highlights from CES with Asma Aziz, Marketing Director for the Americas, at IntelCalled ‘Lingo,’ we’ll get the 4-1-1 on a new biowearable from Abbott – and find out how it differs from the Freestyle Libre

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Tech to protect your home from wildfires, plus the...

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2025/01/17

Did you know there is tech that can help prevent your home going up in flames? I catch up with Frontline Wildfire Defense’s Harry Statter, founder and CEO, on how their system worksIt’s a purpose-built tablet for aging adults (75 years of age and older) called GrandPad. Joining us is Scott Lien, CEO & Co-Founder of GrandPad, on how this device was designed for this dynamic demographicRecorded at the recent AWS Re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, Modulate.AI’s Terry Chen talks with us about how

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That’s a wrap! Highlights from the 2025 Consumer...

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2025/01/10

The massive CES tech convention wrapped up in Las Vegas, where we produced this week’s podcast. This show brings you the best of the show!We’re joined by Lance Ulanoff, Editor at Large at Tech Radar, as well as tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong, who both share some memorable products from the show – and I’ll share some of my top picks, tooFrank Lee, with LG Electronics’ Home Entertainment Marketing, joins me to chat about new TVs – including the wild and wonderful transparent and wireless

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ENCORE PRESENTATION! SanDisk launches first-of-its...

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2025/01/03

SanDisk Desk Drive fuses huge capacity with fast speeds! Learn all about it here first, with Christina Garza, Director of Product Marketing at Western DigitalBachelorette alum and firefighter Kevin Wendt drops by to talk about the first air purifier from LGHave dogs or cats? Amazon’s Melissa Mohr, Director of Smart Home, is a guest on Tech It Out, to share what’s new and innovative for your furry friendsPhaedra Boinodiris, IBM Consulting's Global Leader for Trustworthy AI, stop by to talk

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ENCORE PRESENTATION! Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler...

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2024/12/27

It’s an uncomfortable topic but an important one – there is a growing issue of “sextortion” among teens. We’re joined by Mila Araujo from NFP about what it is and what to do about itAre we approaching the point where technology, including A.I., is advancing beyond human control? A new book explores this big question, penned by astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler. The author joins us to chat about The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of HumanityI share a handful of “smart

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Happy holidays, Tech It Out listeners! Merry...

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2024/12/20

You know about the Ring video doorbell family from Amazon, of course, but here we’ll learn all about Smart Video Search. We’re joined by Eric Kuhn, Ring’s General Manager of Experiences and SubscriptionsTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us with his last-minute gadget gift guide – and I’ll share some great picks, tooWe’ll also find out about Excurio’s immersive experiences that fuse mixed reality with history, geography, artwork, and more. We catch up with Excurio’s Executive Director

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Four great gadget gift guides! And hot tech from AWS...

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2024/12/13

It’s an all-female line-up on this week’s new Tech It Out. Girl power, indeed, with five different interviews.Four tech experts share their gadget gift guides: Carley Knobloch, Meredith Sinclair, Amber Mac, and Stephanie HumphreyA robot that can copy your paint strokes? This is a boon for painters (read: revenue generator!) and for collectors (who can’t afford the original, but can do much better than a print)! At AWS Re:Invent in Sin City, I sit down with Chloe Ryan, CEO & Founder of Acrylic

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Tech It Out is in Vegas! We’ve got the scoop on...

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2024/12/06

Covering the AWS Re: Invent convention from Sin City, I’ll share the big news from the show, plus I interview Yami Payano, CEO from Sign Speaker about a revolutionary new tool for deaf and the hard of hearing, as well as .lumen’s CEO Cornel Amariei about its high-tech glasses that let blind and visually impaired people navigate around townBe the first to learn about Visa Flexible Credential, a brand new way to pay, as we hear from Mark Nelson, Head of Consumer ProductsDigital lifestyle expert Mario

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Happy Thanksgiving long weekend, Tech it Out...

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2024/11/29

The are Grinches upon us. Instead of stealing your presents from under the tree, they’re attempting to lift cash out of your wallets. And so, James Mirfin, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Risk and Identity Solutions at Visa, tells us about timely scams to watch out for -- and how to fight backIn the market for a new monitor? Or shopping for a loved one? ViewSonic’s Alex Lane, Product Manager chats with us about its gaming monitors, portable monitors, and moreTech lifestyle expert Mario

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and gadget gift...

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2024/11/23

We have three tech experts on the show to suggest some holiday game and gadget gift ideas – Carley Knobloch, Evette Rios, and Mario Armstrong – each of whom share some great suggestionsI’ll also share some Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals – like $50 off the all-new pink WD_Black P10 Game drive (2TB model) -- plus a free beanie with purchase!YouTuber and Twich celeb “Maka,” a gaming and tech reviewer, joins us to talk about LG monitors for gamers (and OLED TVs, too, a little)Thank you to Intel,

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Top tips to scoring a Black Friday deal -- with...

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2024/11/15

Slickdeals 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 Slickdeals. He also shares what you need to know about Black FridaySpeaking of Black Friday, tech lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey joins us with some techy ideas, like a portable printer, holiday string lights, and moreLet’s talk podcasting! We’re joined by author Amanda Cupido – hot on the heels of the second edition of her new book – so you can be the next Joe

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Is your tech really listening to you? Also, saving...

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2024/11/08

Does it seem a little too coincidental that you see ads for something you just talked about with your friends? We’re joined by Haider Sarmad, Executive Director at 247 Labs – a web and app development studio – about whether smart assistants like Alexa and Google are really listening (and what to do about it)Whether it’s your weekly grocery haul or gadget gifts you’ll be purchasing on Black Friday, why spend more than you need to? Save money with the free Flipp app, as we’ll hear from Micheal

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Melissa Maker from YouTube’s ‘Clean My Space’ talks...

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2024/11/01

What were YOU doing at age 14?! Ninth grader Sirish Subash is the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, and $25,000, and so he joins us to chat about his winning invention!YouTube star of Clean My Space, Melissa Maker, is on the show, in partnership with LG, to chat about smart appliances, energy conservation, and moreDo the kids or grandkids love dinosaurs? Maybe you, too? We learn all about the exhibit, Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience, in several cities -- and now Toronto. I sit down

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Tips to avoid getting scammed with NETGEAR, plus...

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2024/10/25

We catch up with renowned photographer Alen Palander, Creative Director of Palander Studios, about how he leverages artificial intelligence (AI) on a LG gram Pro laptop, to spice up his work!Love golf? We’re joined by TruGolf’s Dr. Nico Darras, to discuss the latest advancements in golf simulatorsPoppy Simpson, Product Marketing Manager for NETGEAR Armor, joins us to share the results of a new survey about which age group is more cyberaware – and cybersecure -- than others. The results may surprise

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Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler joins us to chat...

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2024/10/18

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Zayo explains what a DDoS attack is and how to...

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2024/10/11

StoryPhones is an awesome idea, and so we’ll have Petur Olafsson on the show to explain what they are. He’s the Founder and CEO of ONANOFF, the folks behind StoryPhonesTo talk to us about a growing threat called DDoS attacks and share other cybersecurity tips -- to better protect your data and your wallet – we also have on the show Shawn Edwards, Chief Security Officer of ZayoTech expert and entrepreneur extraordinaire Amber Mac joins us to share some great tools and tips to help celebrate October,

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Samsung doubles down on Galaxy AI and new devices,...

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2024/10/04

Powered by Galaxy AI, learn about new smartphones, tablets and watches with Drew Blackard, VP of Mobile Product Management for Samsung Electronics AmericaYou likely know Segway as a high-tech people mover, but the company has released its latest robotic lawn mower, the Navimow Series. We’re joined by Wayne Kreifels, Head of Sales for North AmericaTech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch is on the show to share some fun family tech to help ease into the new seasonI also share some cost-effective small

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Get the deets from HP Imagine + eSIMs for travelers,...

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2024/09/27

Recorded at HP imagine in Palo Alto, I sit down with Sam Chang to talk AI PCs, and Poly’s Helen Sheirbon and Greg Baribault to talk accessories like cameras and headsetsIf you’re traveling overseas, try Always Mobile and its eSIM solutions, which will be much easier and cheaper than roaming with your wireless carrier. I interview Mike Stanford, Founder and President, of Always MobileFujifilm’s Billy Luong joins me to chat about its latest Instax camera, the Pal, and new portable and wireless

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How to get discounted groceries with the ‘Too Good To...

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2024/09/20

The “Too Good To Go” is a win-win: consumers can buy food for their family at a reduced price while stores/restaurants can monetize unsold food that’d normally throw out. I sit down with Sarah Soteroff from Too Good to Go North America.Turn your stash into cash! You probably have hundred of items you don’t use that you could sell and line your pockets. We talk with Robert Kim, CEO of Karrot North America, about the app that connects buyers with sellers in your neighborhoodI love covering the latest

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‘Encore Presentation’ of Tech It Out, with filmmaker...

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2024/09/13

His name may be ordinary, but he’s anything but! 15-time moviemaker Kevin Smith joins me to chat about health and wellness tech, the 40th anniversary of the Mac, and moreHisense now has its 100-inch 4K QLED TV on sale. Hisense’s Lindsay Takashima shares what to look for in a new televisionWe’ll learn about a music-centric dating app called Vinylly with its cofounder Rachel Van NortwickThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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