Tech It Out

* Tech expert Carley Knobloch joins us to talk smart appliances for busy families. * Charge-Chek is here to extend the life of your smartphone and tablet batteries. * Learn all about the Android "Vivaldi" browser and how it differs from the one you use. * It’s the second last week for our $250 Hotels.com gift card giveaway! Get the deets on the show.

* We’re a week away from Overwatch League Finals. Get the scoop on what’s at stake. * Speaking of gamers, learn all about the upcoming ROG Phone II from ASUS * Dancy’s ParcelGuard goes up against ‘porch pirates’ * LifeVac saves lives in a choking emergency

* At the Apple Event, I share my top picks from the media briefing * Google talks us through Stadia, a revolutionary cloud-based gaming platform * Speaking of games, learn about WD_Black, an award-winning line of storage solutions from WD * A new app called Innstal holds all your product warranties and manuals in one place

No wonder LG stands for Life’s Good! -- Imagine playing on a 49-inch computer monitor Learn all about OfferUp and why they’re becoming a mega-popular online marketplace Ever used Square to pay for something? Learn what’s new from the company Don’t forget about our weekly Hotels.com contest. I’ll explain how to be eligible to win!

* Veteran music publicist, host and social media guru Eric Alper drops into the studio to talk smart speakers and streaming music services> * LEGO goes high-tech with its augmented reality-enhanced LEGO playsets, called Hidden Side * Get a free smartphone number, for calls and texts, with TextNow. I visit the company’s HQ for the scoop! * Don’t forget about our Hotels.com $250 weekly giveaway. Tun...

* Hotels.com joins us to chat about its stellar app, and I share the deets on our contest * Learn about the super rugged ArmorATD portable drive from Western Digital’s G-Technology brand * Intel stops by to talk back-to-school computer shopping * I share some additional tech toys for students, too

*Talking back-to-school tech with Katie Linendoll *Will 5G be a big deal? Cisco weighs in, and it’s expected impact on gamers *Travel for work or play? Learn how to protect your physical and digital info, with our guest from Shred-It *GM drops by to talk about Alexa and Google Home support – start your car with your voice *Don’t forget about our awesome $250 Hotels.com gift card giveaway – every w...

* Live from Unpacked, we talk with Samsung about its next-gen smartphone family * Hotels.com is giving away a $250 gift card – each week – until the end of September. Hear how to enter! * It’s (almost) back-to-school time, so I share some top tech picks, and I catch up with digital technology expert Carley Knobloch, as well. * Love mobile games? Of course you do. Scopely stops by to talk gaming on...

Pro gamers are making millions. Comcast talks with us about E-sports Learn about WeRecover, a new addiction healthcare platform NTT joins us to talk about tech and sports, including how data drives the Tour de France

* Do you have kids? You might benefit from the peace of mind provided by dokiPal, a smartwatch and tracker for children. * Learn about townew, the most high-tech trash can for your home (and the price doesn’t stink either)! * Seniors make up a huge percentage of out population. Learn how Hero Health’s medication management system may help people live longer at home

LG drops by to talk about what’s new in televisions; The popular car-sharing app, Turo, shares how the process works; and we learn about Esqapes VR, the world’s first VR massage center (Marc says, "I'm sold!").

* FamClub is an app designed for families * Find out what’s new from VRBO, the vacation rental experts * Tech It Out reports from the Republic of Gamers (ROG) event in NYC * LG stops by to show off its LG G8 ThinQ smartphone

* Alan Smithson from XR Ignite and MetaVRse talks about the business of augmented and virtual reality * Marc discusses smart home tech, including Amazon Key for MyQ garage door systems * Michelle Boockoff Bajdek, the CMO for IBM Watson, enlightens us about women in the artificial intelligence (A.I.) space * Learn all about Ingram Micro’s strong distribution and logistics offerings

* Netflix shares its top 2019 televisions for streaming video * Learn about Ekster smart wallets (yes, smart wallets) * Schlage stops by to talk high-tech door locks and home security * Why you should never browse the web without a VPN. We chat with ExpressVPN

* VoiceBrew joins us to share the top uses for Amazon Echo smart speakers * GE Healthcare shares some amazing technological innovations * Host Marc Saltzman offers 10 great gadget gift ideas for the grad in your home * A robotic bartender? Learn about the R1B1, serving up cocktails in Montreal

This week on this special show, we're talking about video games and the future of interactive entertainment. Nintendo shares what’s next for Nintendo Switch, Seasoned gaming reporter Chris Morris talks E3 2019 highlights, Remember "Intellivision"? It's back! Learn what makes this next console unique, And I share some games and gadget ideas for Father’s Day

* Ahead of June's E3 video game expo, we’re joined by Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), to talk about diversity and videogaming * Learn about DoBox Mini, a wireless USB drive for your iPhone, iPad * We’re joined by Krugo, a new app for making plans with your friends * Virtual healthcare is here. We sit down with Phyxable about its new app and...

Guests & Topics This Week: * An app that helps you fall asleep? We learn what’s new with Relax Melodies. * Looking for love in another language? Babbel stops by to talk dating & cultural customs. * Into Formula 1? Learn how F1 uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) * Orangetheory fitness share its “secret sauce” and it includes tech & data.

--- Laipac joins us to talk about a smarter smartwatch, Look Watch --- Tour Radar drops in to chat about its site, app, to book travel tours --- Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch shares her top smart home tech --- Celebrity interior designer Bobby Berk discusses sleep tips, tech, room design --- Lufthansa joins us to talk about tech at 30,000 feet. What’s new with the airline?

Collision is happening this week. Find out what to expect from this global tech show in Toronto. Attending church…in virtual reality? Learn about AltSpaceVR and what’s possible (virtually speaking, of course) Travel tech with Amanda Williams, renowned blogger, including her top gadgets and apps.

Learn about Surf tablets in the back of rideshare vehicles. Worried about being spied on at an Airbnb? Digital Third Coast shares survey results. Why you need a VPN to browse the web, with ethical hacker Georgia Weidman Marc shares some high-tech Mother’s Day gadget gift ideas

Learn about a new emergency pendent, "Silent Beacon", with no monthly costs. Intel intros new mobile chips, 9th Gen Core processors, designed for speed. Nano Dimension talks 3D printer tech, and the future of it. Small Business Week is here: Marc shares some recommended office gear.

* FamClub is an app designed for families * Find out what’s new from VRBO, the vacation rental experts * Tech It Out reports from the Republic of Gamers (ROG) event in NYC * LG stops by to show off its LG G8 ThinQ smartphone

Guests: SafeDrivePod might be the answer to curbing texting and driving Learn about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with author Cahill Puil Upcoming game Destiny’s Sword has you manage your character’s mental health issues

IKEA and Sonos team up to create a pair of new products. Get the 4-1-1 in our interview. TP-Link drops in to talk about home networking, MESH systems, and smart home tech. What the -- ? Transitional contact lenses? Learn about ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions. Author Chitra Anand talks with us about her new business book, The Greenhouse Approach.