Tech It Out

Latest Episodes:

Get Well in '22 With Tech; and Fighting Back Against Ransomware Feb 19, 2022

Show notes

* Fight back against ransomware threats in 2022. We chat with Vanessa Jankowski, VP and GM of Third-Party Risk Management, at BitSight
* Tech expert and content creator Amber Mac stops by with a few techy suggestions to boosting your wellness in 2022 – including apps, and wearables
* Speaking of wellness, we’ll catch up with Peloton to hear all about its latest fitness offering, Lanebreak, that fuses exercise with gaming, music
* Twitter’s Cam Gordon joins us on Tech It Out to talk about a new safety feature – and what we could expect in 2022 from the social media giant
* Thank you to ASUS for your ongoing support of the syndicated Tech It Out radio show and podcast. Check out asus.com/us/radio for great deals
* Don’t forget to back-up your important files onto a WD or SanDisk external hard drive or solid state drive (SSD).

Verizon Drops BOGO Deal for Valentine’s Day, New ‘Angry Birds’ Game, and More! Feb 11, 2022

Show notes

* A car service company that sends a mechanic to YOU instead of you shlepping to a dealership or garage. Learn about RepairSmith.
* Forget flowers and chocolates -- Verizon stops by to share deets on its new BOGO deal for Valentine’s Day.
* What do you get when you combine a dashcam with a radar detector? The answer is the Escort MAXcam 360c. Learn all about it on the show.
A new Angry Birds game has flown the coup. We talk with Rovio about the latest in the fowl franchise.
* And don’t forget to back-up your important files onto an external WD or SanDisk drive. There are sales to be had this week.

Learn about ‘Lewdle’ (a NSFW take on Wordle), Aura talks cybersecurity & a new WD_Black game drive Feb 04, 2022

Show notes

You’ve heard of Wordle, but Lewdle is for those with a bit of potty mouth (or dirty mind). We’re joined by its creator Gary Whitta
Aura is a leader in cybersecurity protection. Learn why in our chat with Ramzan Zulfikar, CEO of Aura Labs
WD_Black joins us to share what’s new in internal drives for PC gamers. We’ll sit down with WD_Black’s Luis Tenorio
Calyxt uses plants and artificial intelligence (A.I.) to help develop new products. Very cool.

How to Beat ‘Wordle,’ plus Matty Benedetto (‘Unnecessary Inventions’) Talks Super Bowl Tech, & More! Jan 28, 2022

Show notes

* The word game has taken the Internet by storm: Get tips to beating ‘Wordle’ with CNET’s Dan Ackerman
* Punch bowls go high tech with the help of Captain Morgan and inventor Matty Benedetto from ‘Unnecessary Inventions’ fame
* IBM joins us to chat about the future of shopping – and sustainability is a big trend
* We talk with Ben Sadeghipour (@NahamSec), an actual hacker – but an “ethical” one – on his work with HackerOne

Talking Tech with 49ers’ Performance Therapist! Plus, MPB.com on Photo Gear, Nexit and Atmosphere! Jan 21, 2022

Show notes

* Learn about a new health device for the home, called BEMER, with Tom Zheng, the San Francisco 49ers' Functional Performance Therapist
* Buy, sell and trade “previously enjoyed” camera and video gear with MPB.com. We talk with its founder, Matt Barker
* Save time and money with the free NEXIT navigation app. We hear customer stories with its CEO, Randy Carpenter
* ATMOSPHERE – the free TV service for businesses – now has TikTok content! We chat with Leo Resig, CEO
* Don’t forget to properly back-up your important computer files onto an external WD or SanDisk drive

Get Your Game On! Pop.in and Pac-man Community; also 2022 Cyber Tips from Malwarebytes Jan 14, 2022

Show notes

Be sure to download Pop.in, a fun casual game for iPhone and iPad, where you video chat at the same time
Pac-Man Community is now available on Facebook, a free reimagining of the iconic ‘80s arcade game
We also chat with Malwarebytes about how to protect yourself from cyber threats in 2022
Don’t forget to properly back-up your important computer files onto an external WD or SanDisk drive

Crazy Laptops, Huge TVs, Self-driving Cars & Robots: Hi from CES 2022! Jan 08, 2022

Show notes

This week, highlights from the just-wrapped Consumer Electronics Show, on the future of tech
Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong also joins me to share his favorite gadgets from CES 2022
Thinking of buying one of those trendy weighted blankets? We’ll chat with Hush about what makes them special

T.I.O. Christmas Edition: 2022 Gaming PCs with ASUS, Fast Internet with Inseego Devices & More! Dec 24, 2021

Show notes

* Learn all about the latest desktops from ASUS and its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand
Intel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first commercially-produced computer processor
* We’ll be joined by Intuit to hear all about its Intuit Prosperity Accelrator A.I. and the start-ups they’re helping
* Inseego sits down with us to chat about its various persona hotspots and MiFi devices
* Be sure to download the free Slickdeals browser extension to save on all your purchases, at slickdeals.net/radio

The gift of Music Lessons This Holiday; Plus Several Hi-Tech Giving Guides Dec 18, 2021

Show notes

* We’re joined by Dan Spencer from BestMusicCoach.com, on how the innovative music lessons platform works to teach kids an instrument online.
* We’ve got gift guides galore with top tech experts Meredith Sinclair, Amber Mac and Stephanie Humphrey
* I also share a bunch of gadget and game ideas ahead of next weekend’s Christmas
* Be sure to download the free Slickdeals browser extension to save on all your purchases, at slickdeals.net/radio

BitSight & ServiceNow Talk RESILIENCE Against Cybersecurity Attacks; and Gadget Gifts Galore! Dec 11, 2021

Show notes

* Business leaders, tune in for a chat about an effective operational resilience strategy, with Stephen Boyer, co-founder and CTO of BitSight, and Vasant Balasubramanian, VP & GM of Risk at ServiceNow
* Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some high-tech recommendations for friends and family
* We also touch base with Carley Knobloch, who shares a handful of gadget gift ideas
* Be sure to download the free Slickdeals browser extension to save on all your purchases, at slickdeals.net/radio

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected