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Have aging parents who live alone? Learn about “Wi-Fi sensing” technology. Plus, weighted blankets, 13th Gen Intel Core laptops, and more. Feb 03, 2023

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Shopping for a new laptop? Intel unveiled its new 13th Gen Intel Core processors – and they’ll be available soon. Get the 4-1-1 here.• Speaking of computers, we talk with BenQ about gaming monitors that won’t break the bank• Weighted blankets are incredibly popular, and so we’ll have Hush on the show to tell us what’s new – including a brand-new product announced on Tech It Out first• Have aging relatives who live alone? Learn about Wi-Fi sensing technology with Origin – how it works, and how much it costs (not much!)

Want to start your own podcast? We get tips from popular podcaster Tom Merritt. Plus: Top tech trends for 2023, and much more. Jan 27, 2023

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Whether it’s your “side hustle” or full-time gig, podcasting is a young and exciting – and potentially profitable – medium. Tech podcaster Tom Merritt shares what you need, how to get started, and tips to spreading the word.• If you like sports, “mixed reality” experiences are going to take it to the next level. I chat about the new SportsX program with Humza Teherany, CTO at MLSE, about its partnership with Amazon’s AWS.• Tap into 2023’s top tech trends with Info-Tech Group’s Brian Jackson. We chat about artificial intelligence (A.I.), like ChatGPT and other tools, as well as the metaverse, and more.• Does technology cause loneliness? I interview Dr. David Burstein, the author of the book entitled “Smartphones Don’t Give Hugs.”• I also talk about the BILLIONS invested by Visa into fraud prevention, behind the scenes, to ensure safe shopping• Thank you to ASUS for your support on the weekly Tech It Out radio show and podcast, and to Western Digital and SanDisk, for providing reliable and affordable storage solutions.

ASUS unveils 3D laptops (no glasses required). Also: tech to help get lost luggage back, the Playsee app, and over-the-counter hearing aids. Jan 20, 2023

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Hot off the heels of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), I catch up with ASUS to hear about its big laptop announcements, including OLED gaming laptops, 3D models (that don’t require glasses), and more.• We talk with Playsee – the popular social media app – that focuses on communities, positivity, and experiences• Hearing aids have gone over-the-counter, and we’re going to learn about the award-winning Bose-powered Lexie B2 model – that costs much less than other hearing aids.• Boomerang is partnering with airports for you to get your luggage back FAST. Learn how it works, and all the other places they’re in, as well.• I also share info about Visa’s anti-fraud initiatives – spending billions over the past few years alone -- to help keep shoppers, online and at retail, remain protected.

The best of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. We got the deets! Jan 13, 2023

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I share some of the highlights from North America’s biggest tech convention, including innovative new laptops, giant (and wireless) OLED TVs, smart home gear, and more• Nextbase joins us to talk about its next-gen dashcam, the iQ, which has some advanced features• Learn about the ‘wacky’ side of CES, including a urine monitor, how your dog can text you, and a ‘breathing’ pillow that inhales and exhales• TrackDDB joins us to talk about Internet ‘cookies’ – and not the delicious kind! – and if you should accept them or not• Thank you to ASUS, the title sponsor on Tech It Out. The company creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops.• Speaking of computers, don’t forget to always back-up your important files – just in case – onto reliable Western Digital or SanDisk external drives• I also share info about Visa’s anti-fraud initiatives – spending more than 10 billion over the past few years alone -- to help keep consumers and businesses safe and sound

Highlights from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Tech It Out is here! Jan 06, 2023

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Matt Swider from The Shortcut joins us to share some highlights from the 2023 CES, including hands-on time with the new PSVR 2 virtual reality headset
Automotive expert Nik Miles sits down with us to chat about the latest in car tech – from Ram, Chrysler, BMW and Mercedes
Tech experts Mario Armstrong and Carley Knobloch also join us in Sin City, from the 2023 CES show, with their top gadget picks
Thank you to ASUS, a company that creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops.
I chat about Visa’s ambitious anti-fraud initiatives to help keep consumers and businesses safe and sound

Encore Episode New gadget may prevent drowning in swimming pools,plus smart home gear with Ecobee and Belkin, and a 14-year old inventor. Dec 29, 2022

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Be the first to learn about Mylo, a “virtual lifeguard” that may prevent accidental drownings in swimming pools
Belkin joins us to chat about its Wemo family of smart plugs and other gear
Add convenience and save money on your annual heating and cooling bills with Ecobee. Learn about its new Wi-Fi thermostats and new security system
We chat with Leanne Fan is a 14-year-old who invented the Finsen headphones – that helps those with mid-ear infections
This show is powered by ASUS, for those in search of incredible
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Thank you, VISA, for your continued support on Tech It Out. Keep up the great work to protect customers and businesses from fraud

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Seasons Greetings! We have a festive show, featuring celebrity chef Anna Olson, Michael Jabbara, Dec 22, 2022

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Celebrity chef Anna Olson joins us to talk about tech and apps, for cooking and entertainment, in partnership with LG.
Speaking of food, learn all about the Cuisine app that answers the daily question: “What’s for dinner?”
Michael Jabbara joins us again, as Visa’s VP and Head of Global Fraud Services, to teach us how to decipher “Fraudulese.”
Tech expert Amber Mac also joins us to share some smart home ideas..
How to save money with the Slickdeals website, app, and browser extension. Earn cash-back, and much more. Leverage its community of millions of deal hunters.
Thank you to ASUS, a company that creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops.

Gift guides galore! Plus, Lorex on smart home tech, and the Ho Ho Ho H20 X-Mas tree watering system Dec 16, 2022

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One week left until Christmas, and so we’ve got some last-minute gadget gift guides with Stephanie Humphrey, Mario Armstrong, and yours truly
Such a smart idea: Ho Ho Ho H20 is an automatic Christmas tree self-watering system.
Lorex joins us for the latest in video doorbells, surveillance cameras and smart floodlights
Thank you to ASUS, a company that creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops
Speaking of laptops, be sure to back-up your important files on a regular basis with SanDisk and Wester Digital external storage solutions (currently on sale)
Thank you to VISA for your support on Tech It Out, and all the great work you to protect customers and businesses from fraud

We’re joined by the first female CIO at the White House! Theresa Payton talks cyber safety. Plus, holiday shopping tips with Flipp, and more Dec 09, 2022

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Theresa Payton is our special guest, former Chief Information Officer at the White House, who shares tips to staying protected in 2023
I just love the Flipp app, which saves you money on all your retail purchases. We’re joined by Nafisa Kassam, Chief Deals Officer at the company
Speaking of shopping, be sure to save even more with the Slickdeals website, app, and browser extension
Tech expert Amber Mac and Mario Armstrong both join us on Tech It Out with some gadget gift ideas
ASUS creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops
Thank you to VISA for your support on Tech It Out, and all the great work you to protect customers and businesses from fraud

Tech out the 2024 Cadillac CELESTIQ. We catch with Cadillac’s Chief Engineer Tony Roma + gadget gift guides galore Dec 02, 2022

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Get the 4-1-1 on a premium “dream car”: the teched-out Cadillac CELESTIQ EV, with its incredible design, performance
We talk gadget gift guides with tech experts Meredith Sinclair, Mario Armstrong, and Carley Knobloch
Speaking of shopping, be sure to save money with the Slickdeals website, app, and browser extension
ASUS creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops
Thank you to VISA for your support on Tech It Out, and all the great work you to protect customers and businesses from fraud

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