Tech It Out

* ExpressVPN explains the benefits of a Virtual Private Network and how to choose one * Archive your loved one’s stories, in video detail, and preserve it for future generations – we’ll learn about the StoryCatcher app * Rovio is back with a new game and it’s not Angry Birds! Find out what’s new from the award-winning game studio and publisher

* Your movie theater still closed? LG shares how to replicate the experience in your home. * Happy Father’s Day! Tech expert Amber Mac shares some of her top gadget gift ideas. * Looking for an inexpensive yet sentimental gift? Use VidDay to create a video montage.

* We talk with GoSun about its solar-powered and high-tech solutions for camping this summer * Tech expert Mike Agerbo drops by to chat about some great “Dads n' Grads” gift ideas * I also share some Father’s Day and graduation gift ideas, plus some summer tech suggestions too

* THIS WEEK, Learn about Lyf (pronounced “life”), an app that connects people going through challenging times, and can pair you with a mental health professional. * Plowz and Mowz – the “uber for lawn care” – is another app offering something for free to today’s tireless heroes: frontline workers. *IBM joins us to explain how harnessing our computers’ collective power can help fuel important exper...

This is an encore rebroadcast of our March 28 2020 show. We figured it is still timely and appropriate, so we wanted you to hear it again; or if you missed the original broadcast, to hear what we consider important.

* Perhaps a global crisis like COVID-19 may encourage you to unravel your family history and find relatives. A family historian joins us to chat about AncestryDNA. * Scammers are using the coronavirus to trick you into revealing your personal information. We talk with NuData Security, a MasterCard company, on fighting back * Learn about RemoteHQ, an online collaboration and video education platfor...

Find out about 10th Gen Intel Core processors and how they’re powering the next-generation of computers. Gaming can help you stay entertained and connected during these tough times. We talk with Big Fish Games about “gaming for good.” Learn about a new app, "Here I Am", and how it could help smartphone owners in an emergency.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) joins us to talk about gaming during COVID-19, and more. LG stops by to talk to us about its latest smartphone, the LG V60 ThinQ 5G with Dual Screen. If you’re getting tired of video calls, the free LoomieLive may be able to help.

Twitter stops by to discuss a new COVID-19 resource with vetted info about the pandemic. We catch up with tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch, about recommend smart home tech. We talk online schooling with Prodigy Education, a math-based remote learning platform. There’s no real sports to watch on TV, but there are videogames like the new Ultimate Rivals

* Americans are turning to Pinterest during these challenging times. Interesting data from the company. * Having trouble getting a strong cellular connection at home during the coronavirus crisis? Learn about SureCall signal boosters * Intel has made a massive $50 million dollar commitment to fight COVID-19. Find out where the funds are going. * Designed for seniors to stay in touch with family an...

We talk with Tony Anscombe, cybersecurity expert and global ambassador to ESET, about fixing Zoom’s privacy and security flaws Speaking of protection, we catch up with VPNPro.com to hear why you need a VPN more than ever before (and which ones are the best) Have trouble sleeping during the COVID-19 crisis? You’re not alone. Hear how the app Sleep Cycle may be able to help If you’re working from ho...

* Needed more than ever before, perhaps, the Nextdoor app is a social networking platform for local communities and neighborhoods. * Back-to-back interviews with IBM to hear how they’re helping out during the pandemic * Learn about SoundSelf, an upcoming game and VR experience to give you the virtual getaway you need

Scammers and hackers are exploiting coronavirus to steal your money. HakTrap is a device that stops it. While self-isolating, connect with your family by sharing photos and home movies over SanDisk’s ibi. Votie.io is helping to map the spread of COVID-19. Map your status and then view the live map.

As we're hunkered down and riding out the Covid Pandemic, it's TECH TO THE RESCUE! This week we speak with psychologist Dr. Maneet Bhatia on the connection between mental health and the coronavirus pandemic. Because of self-isolation, are we actually speaking to each other more? Ooma says yes, and has data to prove it! Free for businesses until July, Zoho is giving away its robust Remotely suite o...

Tech expert Amber Mac talks with us about video calling, online fitness classes, and more. Working from home? You’re not alone. ASUS shares the deets on a powerful new business laptop. Speaking of staying productive while working remotely, learn about Microsoft Teams. And I’ll share some new gadgets and games in time for spring, while cooped-up at home.

Cybersecurity expert and ESET global ambassador Tony Anscombe joins us to talk Fraud Prevention Month, including a slew of coronavirus scams out there. If you’re one of the millions who must work from home because of COVID-19 precautions, I share some benefits to help convenience the boss to make it full-time! It’s tax time. And so Epson will join us to talk about its Epson Receipt Scanners - and...

Veteran producer, actor, director and globally syndicated radio host Carl Amari joins talks about the “theater of the mind” and how tech is keeping old time radio (OTR) alive. If you’re not using Slickdeals.net, you’re spending too much! We chat with Josh Meyers, CEO of Slickdeals, about the mega-popular website, app, and browser extension

* How to safely hear your text messages and emails while driving, with ping * Winner of the ‘Last Gadget Standing’ award at CES 2020, Ambassador is a wearable language translator * GIPHY – the .gif search engine – weighs in on the debate on how to pronounce "gif" – and a peanut butter partnership! * Tag That Photo talks about its photo organization software, and offers us a discount code (TECH25)...

-Steve Carlisle, Senior VP and President of Cadillac, joins us to talk about the tech-infused 2021 Cadillac Escalade -Reasons why you shouldn’t bring your tech to bed, with Dr. Walia from the Cleveland Clinic -Learn about the Unoo-branded heated jackets for winter -How do you feel about facial recognition? We sit down with SensibleVision, a leader in this space

Hands-on with the Galaxy S20 series of phones, and more, with Android Central. Dan Bader gives us the skinny. Learn what’s new and newsworthy from Kayak, the popular travel app and site. SpotOn is a virtual fence for your dog. Find out how this magical collar and app work.

* We talk with Rob McIlhenney and Megan Ganz (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia fame) about the new ‘Mythic Quest’ television comedy about video game developers. * Hire a celebrity to give video shoutout to friends, family or coworkers. We talk with Cameo about how it’s done. * Austere joins us to chat about fusing high-end cables with sleek design

We’re joined by Orangetheory Fitness on how they’re incorporating Apple Watch into its workouts. Google stops by to share some tips and tricks to mastering its smart speakers and smart displays. Bellhops is billed as the 'Uber of Moving Companies'. Learn all about this new way to move

We speak with tech analyst Tim Bajarin about the world’s hottest tech company. Will Apple’s momentum continue? If you love retro games, learn about Legends Ultimate, a new arcade cabinet for the home that offers a lot of bang for the buck. Own an electric vehicle? Thinking of buying one? We talk about the state of EVs with FLO, and its extensive EV charging station rollout.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop from ASUS is billed as the world’s most powerful 14-inch laptop -- plus it has a super unique feature! MedWand might be the medical device of the future we all have in our homes. I talk with Dr. Qamar about it. Tech expert Amber Mac shares her top 2020 CES picks, from Samsung and other exhibitors. iRobot stops in to tell us about its floor vacuuming robot, the Braava je...

Sharing highlights from the annual Consumer Electronics Show: Tech expert Mario Armstrong also shares his picks for Best of Show Learn about the Ambassador, which tied to win the ‘Last Gadget Standing’ contest Weber Connect turns any grill into a smart grill. Hear what Weber has been cooking up