Tech It Out

* We’re super addicted to Netflix, says Streaming Observer * TiVo embraces cord-cutters with new box, service * How to host a podcast, with author Amanda Cupido * Next week: My highlights from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

* Intel joins us to talk what’s hot for the holidays and 2019 trends * Learn what the Lenovo VR Classroom platform is all about (hint: virtual reality for education)! * Protect and manage your kids’ tech use in the home with advice from Microsoft Family * Your kids can receive a personalized video greeting from Santa, via the Portable North Pole app.

* KTLA TV personality Rich DeMuro reveals his top holiday tech toys. * Journalist and broadcaster Scott C. Jones shares how video games saved his life. * Host Marc Saltzman chats about common virtual reality myths, and highlight some new PlayStation VR bundles.

ASUS joins us to chat about cool Chromebooks; Celeb tech expert Carley K shares her top gadget gift picks; For small businesses, learn about StarTech.com’s PC accessories

SkyScanner talks about getting great rates on flights, hotels, rental cars Send money to family and friends overseas (on the cheap) with TransferWise Brian Kelly (a.k.a “The Points Guy”) chats with us about its new Prizeo campaign for charity Learn about the new Big Shot Basketball mobile game that leverages augmented reality I talk about some of my favorite gadget gift ideas leading into the holi...

Don’t Be A Turkey: Listen to Tech it Out! * Victor Lucas from Electric Playground talks about Pokémon Let’s Go * Geoff Keighley gives us the skinny on the upcoming The Game Awards * Stay protected when shopping online this Cyber Monday, with tips from ESET

* Anne Morello joins in from Flipp to chat about Black Friday deals. * Explorer Mike Libecki (of Nat Geo) talks about what tech he uses. * Tankee is now live -- This is a kid-friendly video platform (that parents will be happy about, too) * Teaching financial literacy to kids in a fun way, with Rocket Piggy.

Roku with what’s new in streaming sticks, boxes, smart TVs and speakers. USA TODAY’s Jefferson Graham breaks down the cost to fix an Apple Watch. Learn about A.I. (artificial intelligence) in pro sports with Conversica Spot fake news on social media, with cybersecurity experts Proofpoint LocateMotion teaches us about Locate Watch, a smartwatch for seniors

Epson teaches us about its new FastFoto, the world’s fastest personal photo scanner! Cecilia Choy, Director of Marketing at ASUS North America, fills us in on new ZenBooks and VivoBooks! Called the “Uber of home services,” find out what makes Jiffy tick!

* Comedian Jo Koy (Netflix) tells us what he finds funny about his tech addiction. * Learn about the super-smart HoverGlide backpack, now available on Kickstarter. * Would you like to cancel your home alarm and monitoring service, yet remain protected? Hub 6 tells us how.

Guests: ViewSonic stops by to talk about what’s hot in monitors and projectors, for work and play. Learn about Wi-Charge, which may be how you juice up your devices – from across the room. We catch up with Sam Jung of Augmented Intelligence to talk about VR, AR, MR and…XR?

Learn how to properly delete data from your smartphone, tablet or laptop – before you sell, donate or trade it in – with advice from Ingram Micro, the largest tech distributor in the world. TiVo joins us to talk about its new Bolt OTA (over the air) DVR, which works with antenna-based set-ups. Author and podcast producer Amanda Cupido joins us to chat about her new book, "Let’s Talk Podcasting".

* We stream Netflix twice as long as spend quality family time? Get the deets with Streaming Observer. * Learn about the We R Stars app and website, designed to immortalize moments in your life. * Simple ways to protect yourself during Cybersecurity Awareness Month (and beyond October)!

Amazon talks to us about some of its 14 new Alexa-powered devices The R1-B1 Bartending Robot has started mixing drinks in Montreal Tired on Wi-Fi dead zones in your home? TP-Link tells us how to fix it We talk high-tech (and robotic) vacuum cleaners with Shark I answer questions from the Mail Bag. Keep ‘em coming!

EcoATM and Gazelle on getting the most on your trade-ins. Get rid of your old tech to help buy new gadgets (use code TECHITOUT at checkout for an additional 10% off). SanDisk joins us to chat about shopping for flash drives, such as SD and microSD, portable SSDs, iXpand solutions, and more. The editor of Guinness World Records – Gamer’s Edition 2019 joins us to talk about videogame-related records...

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iRobot has a new announcement, ASUS chats about a new laptop designed for work and play; Trading in your iPhone for a new one? I cover how to back up your old stuff first; and If you’re traveling this fall, check out Hotels.com’s rewards program.

Rakuten Kobo President & CEO, Michael Tamblyn, talks with us about this new Walmart retail and online partnership. What are people doing with their DNA info from Ancestry? We catch up with global spokesperson, Brad Argent. Justin Aktin, the 23 year-old host of the popular YouTube channel, The Thought Emporium, teaches us why science is cool!

ASUS joins us to chat about what’s new and newsworthy; We talk education with Microsoft, including Windows 10, convertible devices, and new ways to access info; Ting is an affordable mobile phone provider. Find out how it works; and learn how to back-up your iPhone’s data before you trade it in for a new one, with SanDisk

Geeking out with T-Mobile, on great gear and gadgets for road trips. Retro-arcade game cabinets in the home won’t break the bank with Arcade1Up Rivaling HQ Trivia, a new live trivia game show app, Showdown Live, lets YOU be the host! Gebni is an app that helps restaurants cut down on food waste, and helps customers save money.

Host Marc Saltzman: Nissan joins us to talk about the advantages of an all-electric vehicle. Paul Brannen from Samsung covers the five things to know about the Galaxy Note9. A new device called Sense can help you save money on your home electricity costs.

Valeria Lipovetsky, Instagram celebrity, chats about her success, and what aspiring social media stars need to know. Toyota talks about new Toyota and Lexus vehicles powered by Amazon Alexa. Sounding off with the new Sonos Beam soundbar, and what makes it unique. LocateMotion is a smartwatch for seniors (with dementia), small kids and others, where a caregiver can locate them, if need be.

Lights, Camera, Action: Garry Whitta -- celebrated screenwriter on films like Star Wars: Rogue One – shares what he uses to write movies (and tips on getting started). Nitey Leash: Do you walk your dog at night? Learn about this new high-tech leash that makes you more visible. Tankee: Do you let your little kids on YouTube unsupervised? We find out about a new – and kid-proof – video streaming pla...

George Takei – (Sulu from "Star Trek - TOS") talks about how his new app is out of this world. Trump supports, beware! What can a smartphone do with a built in molecular analyzer? Find out when we chat with Consumer Physics. One of the big tech sponsors of FIFA World Cup, Hisense joins us to talk about new TVs, high-tech appliances. Learn how Hotels.com is fighting back against fake reviews, and m...

Celebrated video game journalist, TV host and producer of live events, Geoff Keighley, on The Game Awards, Game Critics Awards, and the Best of E3. Veteran music publicist Eric Alper (>1 million Twitter followers!) on how technology saved - and killed - the music industry And IKEA has a Bluetooth speaker: "ENEBY"! No assembly required.