Tech It Out

Best Buy/Geek Squad joins us to talk tips tied to Earth Month; Learn how to shoot in VR with the versatile Vuze XR camera from HumanEyes; GasBuddy talks about what’s new with the popular gas price-watching app; I share a half-dozen “spring”-themed gadgets and gear I presented on TV last week.

Ramone Russell from Sony San Diego talks about the MLB "The Show 19" game; Dyson has a pair of new high-tech vacuum cleaners (including a robotic one), an air purifier, and smart lighting; Microsoft schools us on the rise in scams around tax time, and how to avoid them; and nCipher talks cybersecurity during Fraud Prevention Month.

ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW: Augmented reality virtually redecorates your place before buying anything online. Kavtek joins us to talk about it! Speaking of augmented reality, learn about the next Angry Birds game: "Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs". It's "Game On!" with LG and its new huge, wide and fast gaming monitors for PC players. Food meet tech with IBM Research, joining us to talk artificial intellige...

Cecilia Choy from ASUS drops in to talk laptop innovation. Cybersecurity expert and ESET ambassador Tony Anscombe tells us how to avoid fraud. Molly Burke, YouTube's first blind star, talks about her success and the tech she uses. Babbel’s Claire Larkin shares dating differences around the globe.

ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW: Sleep expect Amanda McGinn shares her favorite sleep tips and what tech can help. Lufthansa stops by to give us a “fly by” of their technology and innovation. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we chat with Mary Ann Yule, CEO and President of HP Canada.

Toyota Research Institute talks automotive tech, including self-driving cars Planning a Spring Break getaway? Save time and money with SkyScanner Speaking of travel, learn about the LugLess app, an alternative to checking bags Get physio -- through your smartphone? Phyxable says they get results, on the cheap

Not content with being the biggest poker site, Poker Stars has now added virtual reality! Introducing Mookkie, a high-tech pet food bowl that can recognize faces (and why) V-Card Global stops by to talk about its high-tech alternative to business cards

* IBM joins us with celebrity chef Melissa King to talk “5 in 5” tech predictions. * Speaking of food, we speak with Tastewise on how A.I. can help predict food trends. * Seek Thermal also drops in to talk about thermal imaging cameras integrated into tomorrow’s cars.

Topics: * Ever hear of a smartphone with an integrated thermal imaging camera? Find out about the CAT S61 * Learn how to better use technology and reduce muscular strain, with Fellowes * Philips Cares is using technology to overhaul the aging and caregiving experience

Ring is now owned by Amazon - - I talk to them about their new products. Want to shop online but can’t afford to pay in full up front? We talk with Zebit Book By You, which lets you personalize a book’s story for a loved one (paperback, hardcover or ebook) Let the pros digitize your paper photos to preserve precious memories. ScanMyPhotos.com joins us

Unveiled at CES, Y-Brush claims to clean your teeth in just 10 seconds What to look for in a new TV and tune-up tips ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, with Akamai Learn how smart windows from View might help fight back against SAD Posterjack talks to us about sentimental photo gifts for Valentine’s Day

We catch up with Scott Cohen from Samsung to chat about its TV line-up at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Technology column and author Pete Nowak shares his picks and pans from the annual CES tech convention

Award-winning journalist Jennifer Jolly shares her top picks from CES; Tech and lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong hits the highlights; We catch up with Paul Burns from Mixxtape about the retro music player; and Ingram Micro discusses its partnership with the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform.

* 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".