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Fight back against ‘grandparent scams’ and other threats -- with simple tips from Visa. Plus: the Koble app, and spokenote QR stickers Sep 16, 2022

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In celebration of National Grandparents Day, we learn how to protect aging loved ones from cybercriminals, with advice from Michael Jabbara, Visa’s global head of fraud services.
We talk with Swati Matta, Founder and CEO of Koble, an that that gives moms a prenatal and postpartum support team in your pocket.
Learn all about spokenote stickers to easily and instantly add video notes to anything, via a simple QR code and app. We’ll be joined by Mike Harmon, Chief Marking Officer.
Thank you to ASUS, for those in search of incredible, for your support on the weekly Tech It Out show. Tech out all of ASUS’s laptops at asus.com/us/radio
And don’t forget to properly back-up your important files onto WD external drives or SanDisk’s SSDs, SD cards and USB drives. They’re on sale!

Should you buy an iPhone 14 or new Apple Watch Series 8? We catch up with Rich DeMuro! Also: SanDisk, Anker and Casetify.! Sep 09, 2022

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Apple officially unveiled its iPhone 14 family, and more. We catch up with tech expert and KTLA personality Rich DeMuro on his take on the new products.
Speaking of smartphones, we’re also joined by Casetify to hear what’s new with the popular smartphone case leader – including its iPhone 14 lineup.
Power company Anker joins us to talk new chargers and cables, to coincide with the iPhone 14 launch.
One of my fave companies, SanDisk, also stops by to talk about new USB drives and SSDs – perfect for back-to-school season
I also talk about Visa security and how cardholders (and businesses) are protected from fraud when you shop online or at retail

Labor Day Long Weekend Extravaganza! We have 5 great guests on Tech It Out. Tune in! Sep 02, 2022

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Learn how to perform CPR with a little help from a “chatbot,” with Dr. Carl Black, Medical Director and Co-Founder at AidenCPR.com
Tech expert Amber Mac joins us to talk back to school gadget ideas – from better Wi-Fi and sleek laptops to buying things for less on marketplaces
Speaking of back to school, how can parents protect kids on the Internet and social media? We talk with Agency for some great tips
Cleaning guru Melissa Maker joins us to talk about the “connected home,” and how ThinQ-enabled LG appliances can help you out
IBM joins us to talk…sports?! That’s right – learn how IBM is using data from tennis, football, and more, to better engage with fans
Thank you to ASUS, for those in search of incredible, for all your support on this weekly show that “breaks down geek speak into street speak.”
I also talk about Visa security and how cardholders (and businesses) are protected from fraud when you shop online or at retail
Also, be sure to properly back-up your important files on a regular basis onto a WD external hard drive, or SanDisk SSD. Both are currently on sale.

Back-to-school laptop shopping with ASUS, plus the latest from Amazon and its Fire TV devices, and the free-to-play game, The Walking Dead: Aug 26, 2022

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My fave laptop company, ASUS, joins us to chat back-to-school laptops. Learn about the differences between ASUS brands ZenBook, VivoBook, StudioBook, ExpertBook, Chromebook, and ROG (phew!)
Amazon joins us to talk about Fire TV devices, including the latest televisions, sticks and boxes, and what people with Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids can expect from new products
Fan of The Walking Dead? Be the first to learn all about the new and free-to-play The Walking Dead: Last Mile game, on Facebook and Facebook Watch, and what makes it unique
I also talk about Visa security and how cardholders (and businesses) are protected from fraud when you shop online or at retail
Also, be sure to properly back-up your important files on a regular basis onto a WD external hard drive, or SanDisk SSD. Both are currently on sale

GM’s ‘Super Cruise’ hands-free driving technology is expanding! Also: PCs powered by Intel vPro Essentials, and back-to-school tech ideas Aug 19, 2022

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What’s coming “down the road”? We catch up with General Motors’ Jeff Miller about the latest Super Cruise technology: hundreds of thousands of miles of NEW roads your vehicle will soon drive you on!
Ant to be an IT hero for your organization? We’ll learn all about Intel vPro Essentials, with Rajita Kaundin, Senior Program Manager for Business Client Platforms at Intel
It’s back to school time (kids: cue the eye-rolling), but at least there’s some really cool tech for the classroom and dorm room. I’ll be joined by tech expert Carley Knobloch with some of her suggestions that make the grade – and I’ll share some, too
I also talk about the BILLIONS invested by Visa into fraud prevention, behind the scenes, to ensure safe shopping.
A huge thank you to ASUS for your support on the weekly Tech It Out. Tech out their Zenbooks and Vivobooks at asus.com/us
Also, be sure to properly back-up your important files on a regular basis onto a WD external hard drive, or SanDisk SSD. Both are currently on sale.

Drones delivering products to your door?! It’s already here. Plus, Xiaomi’s incredible success, back-to-school tech picks, and more! Aug 12, 2022

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Get the skinny on the QooCam EGO. the world's first 3D camera for instant immersion. I speak with the company, Kandao, about this breakthrough product
It’s almost back-to-school time and so I share five awesome picks for students, including laptops, Wi-Fi 6 MESH systems and wireless printers -- and we’ll do Part 2 next week!
Is it science-fiction to think drones can deliver packages to your door? It’s already here, says Auterion. We talk with SVP Romeo Durscher
Xiaomi is one of the biggest consumer tech companies on the planet. We talk with Techmovil, the company bringing this enormous brand to the Americas.
I also talk about the BILLIONS invested by Visa into fraud prevention, behind the scenes, to ensure safe shopping.
A huge thank you to ASUS for your support on the weekly Tech It Out. Tech out their Zenbooks and Vivobooks at asus.com/us
Also, be sure to properly back-up your important files on a regular basis onto a WD external hard drive, or SanDisk SSD. Both are currently on sale.

Tech Out Cadillac’s latest Escalade-V! Plus, four other guests, including the latest cyberthreats, back-to-school ideas, camera hacks. Aug 05, 2022

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OMG, have you seen the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V? We talk tech with Jordan Garwood, Product Manager at General Motors
Want a gaming headset, but don’t have a huge budget? Get more bang for your buck with HyperX from HP, as you’ll hear with Mike Smith
IBM Security talks with us about the latest cyber threats, and how it’s related to you paying more for goods and services
FujiFilm’s Billy Luong (and one of the “FujiGuys”) shares the benefits to using your camera instead of a webcam for video chats
Tech lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey shares some back-to-school tech picks for families
A huge thank you to ASUS for your support on the weekly Tech It Out. Tech out their Zenbooks and Vivobooks at asus.com/us

Allergy sufferers, here’s a look at Molekule’s powerful air purifiers. Plus, a high-tech bidet (yep), MLB The Show 22 highlights, Pok Pok fo Jul 29, 2022

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There are air purifiers and then there’s Molekule. We chat with Jonathan Harris, CEO of Molekule, about the Air Mini+ and Air Pro
Tech is even overhauling your bathroom. We talk with Fluidmaster’s Glenn Hudson about its latest bidet seat, the Soft Spa 9500 bidet
If you’re one of millions of fans of MLB The Show 22, the premiere baseball video game, we learn about NEW content added with Ramone Russell from Sony Interactive Entertainment
Pok Pok Playroom is an Apple award-winning educational sandbox for kids. We talk with Co-Founder & CEO Melissa Cash
Speaking of laptops, a huge and sincere thank you to ASUS for your support on the weekly Tech It Out. Tech out their Zenbooks and Vivobooks at asus.com/us
Also, be sure to properly back-up your important files on a regular basis onto a WD external hard drive, or SanDisk SSD. Both are currently on sale.

Fight back against fraud with simple shopping tips, plus Intel vPro for IT professionals and a free app for book lovers Jul 22, 2022

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Don’t be the victim of a cyberattack! We catch up with Visa’s Michael Jabbara, VP and Global Head of Fraud Services, to share some advice
If you love reading as much as I do, you know sharing what you’re into is half the fun. We learn about Book, a “social reading app,” with its founder Mark Watkins
Two great tastes that taste great together? Learn about Intel vPro + Intel EVO with Asma Aziz, Director Marketing America's Territories at Intel
Speaking of laptops, a huge and sincere thank you to ASUS for your support on the weekly Tech It Out. Tech out their Zenbooks and Vivobooks at asus.com/us
Also, be sure to properly back-up your important files on a regular basis onto a WD external hard drive, or SanDisk SSD. Both are currently on sale.

Amazon’s biggest ‘smart display’ is here, A.I.-powered security cameras with Deep Sentinel, and JD Power on the highest-rated U.S. bank app Jul 15, 2022

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Hear what’s new in Alexa-powered devices, including the Echo Show 15 with Nedim Fresko, VP of Alexa Devices at Amazon
Which bank has the best app and website in the country? We’re joined by Jennifer White, Senior Consultant for banking and payment intelligence at JD Power
What if your video doorbell could detect someone suspicious and a live human voice tells the suspect to vacate the property immediately? Get the 4-1-1 on Deep Sentinel and it’s A.I.-powered security platform. We chat with CEO and co-founder, David “Selly” Selinger
A huge and sincere thank you to ASUS for your support on the weekly Tech It Out. Tech out their Zenbooks and Vivobooks at asus.com/radio
On a related note, don’t forget about reliable and fast back-up storage such as SanDisk SSDs (solid state drives), which are currently on sale
I also talk about Visa and the billions they’ve invested in fraud prevention, behind the scenes, to ensure safe shopping.

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