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Tips to avoid getting scammed with NETGEAR, plus AI-powered golf simulations, laptops for content creators Oct 25, 2024

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We catch up with renowned photographer Alen Palander, Creative Director of Palander Studios, about how he leverages artificial intelligence (AI) on a LG gram Pro laptop, to spice up his work!
Love golf? We’re joined by TruGolf’s Dr. Nico Darras, to discuss the latest advancements in golf simulators
Poppy Simpson, Product Marketing Manager for NETGEAR Armor, joins us to share the results of a new survey about which age group is more cyberaware – and cybersecure -- than others. The results may surprise you!
I share 4 ways to stop porch pirates in their tracks
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler joins us to chat about his new book about ‘Singularity,’ plus how to fight back against ‘sextortion’ Oct 18, 2024

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It’s an uncomfortable topic but an important one – there is a growing issue of “sextortion” among teens. We’re joined by Mila Araujo from NFP about what it is and what to do about it
Are we approaching the point where technology, including A.I., is advancing beyond human control? A new book explores this big question, penned by astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler. The author joins us to chat about The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of Humanity
I share a handful of “smart home” innovations to save you time, money, and aggravation
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Zayo explains what a DDoS attack is and how to protect yourself (and your business) + a twist on kids headphones (it’s really cool) Oct 11, 2024

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StoryPhones is an awesome idea, and so we’ll have Petur Olafsson on the show to explain what they are. He’s the Founder and CEO of ONANOFF, the folks behind StoryPhones
To talk to us about a growing threat called DDoS attacks and share other cybersecurity tips -- to better protect your data and your wallet – we also have on the show Shawn Edwards, Chief Security Officer of Zayo
Tech expert and entrepreneur extraordinaire Amber Mac joins us to share some great tools and tips to help celebrate October, which is Small Business Month
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Samsung doubles down on Galaxy AI and new devices, Segway launches a new robotic lawnmower, and more! Oct 04, 2024

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Powered by Galaxy AI, learn about new smartphones, tablets and watches with Drew Blackard, VP of Mobile Product Management for Samsung Electronics America
You likely know Segway as a high-tech people mover, but the company has released its latest robotic lawn mower, the Navimow Series. We’re joined by Wayne Kreifels, Head of Sales for North America
Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch is on the show to share some fun family tech to help ease into the new season
I also share some cost-effective small business ideas to help your company remain productive, competitive and profitable
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Get the deets from HP Imagine + eSIMs for travelers, and new Fujifilm Instax camera and printers Sep 27, 2024

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Recorded at HP imagine in Palo Alto, I sit down with Sam Chang to talk AI PCs, and Poly’s Helen Sheirbon and Greg Baribault to talk accessories like cameras and headsets
If you’re traveling overseas, try Always Mobile and its eSIM solutions, which will be much easier and cheaper than roaming with your wireless carrier. I interview Mike Stanford, Founder and President, of Always Mobile
Fujifilm’s Billy Luong joins me to chat about its latest Instax camera, the Pal, and new portable and wireless printers
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

How to get discounted groceries with the ‘Too Good To Go’ app, plus Cadillac talks ‘Opulent Velocity’ futuristic car concept + more Sep 20, 2024

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The “Too Good To Go” is a win-win: consumers can buy food for their family at a reduced price while stores/restaurants can monetize unsold food that’d normally throw out. I sit down with Sarah Soteroff from Too Good to Go North America.
Turn your stash into cash! You probably have hundred of items you don’t use that you could sell and line your pockets. We talk with Robert Kim, CEO of Karrot North America, about the app that connects buyers with sellers in your neighborhood
I love covering the latest innovations in automotive technology. And so, I’m thrilled to have on the show, Bryan Nesbitt, Executive Director of Global Cadillac Design, to tell us about the recently unveiled Opulent Velocity concept vehicle.
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

‘Encore Presentation’ of Tech It Out, with filmmaker Kevin Smith, plus Hisense’s 100-inch TV, new dating apps, and more Sep 13, 2024

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His name may be ordinary, but he’s anything but! 15-time moviemaker Kevin Smith joins me to chat about health and wellness tech, the 40th anniversary of the Mac, and more
Hisense now has its 100-inch 4K QLED TV on sale. Hisense’s Lindsay Takashima shares what to look for in a new television
We’ll learn about a music-centric dating app called Vinylly with its cofounder Rachel Van Nortwick
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

A laptop that lasts up to 27 hours between charges?! I chat with Intel and ASUS at IFA in Berlin. Plus, “Smell-o-Vision” for your TV is here Sep 06, 2024

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From IFA 2024 in Berlin, we learn about the Intel Core Ultra “Series 2” laptops, with Josh Newman, Vice President of Client Computing Group, and General Manager, Product Marketing and Management, at Intel
Also at IFA in Berlin, I sit down with Galip Fu, Global Marketing Director for Consumer PC at ASUS. We hear all about its latest Zenbooks and Vivobooks unveiled at IFA 2024
‘Smell-o-Vision’ is back, of sorts. As we her from Casey Bunce, President of Elevated Perceptions, MovieScent leverages AI to release real-time scents based on what’s happening on-screen.
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Rock you like a hurricane – so long as your cell service keeps working. Verizon explains how. Also, IBM talk AI at the US Open. Aug 30, 2024

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A storms a brewin’! Verizon’s Mark Paff, Director of Business Continuity and Event Management at Verizon, explains how the carrier keeps its network going in adverse weather
The US Open is here, it’s a great time to chat with IBM on how AI is changing the game. We chat with Kristi Kolski at IBM Sports and Entertainment Partnerships
You may have an alarm system for your home and one for your car, but what about one for YOU when you’re traveling? Learn all about the smartphone-sized ArmorSiren with its President and CEO, Bruce Dubinsky
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

Back to school tech, Visa chats about its ‘digital emergency replacement card,’ and the force is strong with the new Star Wars game Aug 23, 2024

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What happens if you misplace your Visa card? This is even more frustrating while traveling. Visa’s Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore, Head of Issuing Solutions, talks to us about this new (and free) service
Ubisoft’s new Star Wars Outlaws game is almost here and so I sit down with actress Humberly González and Navid Khavari, Narrative Director on the game
Tech expert Amber Mac joins me to talk about cool tools for school, and I share some of my top picks, too
Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital

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