Tech It Out

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...

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 s...

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 Windo...

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 sl...

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 d...

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, high...

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...

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+...

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 Oct...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Int...

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 Also 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 mu...

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 risks Speaking protection, Michal Salát, Director of Threat Research at Norton, shares takeaways from the company’s...

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 protection Speaking 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 Wise Also on the show, T-Satellite is liv...

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 devices Swimmers, 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 FORM All the way from Barrow, Alaska, a 'Tech It Out' listener, Jeff Maupin, joins us to talk about simple refrigerator...

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 rec...

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 robot LG 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 awards Also on the sho...

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...

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 Management What’s yo...

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 event Send messages to loved ones AFTER you die?! We chat with Chris Jalbert, founder of Eternal Applications, ab...

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...

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 platforms Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you ask ChatGPT a question? Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Infrastructure, offers some insi...