Tech It Out

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A packed ‘Tech It Out’ with 4 great guests! I chat with Saily, T-Mobile, Wise, and gadget guy Mario Armstrong. Aug 01, 2025

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Traveling soon? Save money with an eSIM on your smartphone. I catch up with Saily CEO Vykintas Maknickas, who also talks about NordVPN for added privacy and protection
Speaking of saving money while traveling, learn all about the Wise app and how to avoid steep ATM fees while overseas. Joining me for the chat is Ankita D’Mello, Principal Product Manager at Wise
Also on the show, T-Satellite is live, which lets you stay connected virtually anywhere – and even if you’re not a T-Mobile customer. We get the 4-1-1 from Alice Williams, Vice President of Product Marketing at T-Mobile
It’s almost back-to-school time, and so we hear what’s new and newsworthy from tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Epson's new printers include up to 3 years’ worth of ink! Plus, FORM Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles, and fridge maintenance tips to save you money Jul 25, 2025

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This ain’t yo daddy’s printer. Anna Kernus, product manager for the new EcoTank printer family at Epson, discusses the latest features of the new devices
Swimmers, listen up! For a ‘deep dive’ on its new Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles and what they can do, we’re joined by Will Parry at FORM
All the way from Barrow, Alaska, a 'Tech It Out' listener, Jeff Maupin, joins us to talk about simple refrigerator maintenance tips -- so you can avoid buying a new appliance
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A toothbrush that can clean your teeth in only 10 seconds?! Plus, the Nextdoor app get a refresh, and Solis ultimate travel gadget! Jul 18, 2025

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Nextdoor, the popular social media platform that services neighborhoods, has just undergone a refresh, of sorts. I catch up with Sarah Leary, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Nextdoor

· It’s travel season! To tell us all about the Solis family of portable hotspots, I sit down with Eric Plam, president of SIMO.

Can ‘Y-Brush’ clean your teeth in only 10 seconds instead of the recommended 2 minutes? In interview all the way from France, I replay a chat with Benjamin Cohen, Founder and CEO of the company
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

The ECOVACS prize pack winner is announced! Also, LG talks TVs, plus the most high-tech safe for your home Jul 11, 2025

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Congrats to Cayla Solomon for winning the ECOVACS prize pack, worth $2300! We had more than 650 people enter to win the DEEBOT X9 PRO OMNI, a powerful robot vacuum/mop hybrid and the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI window-washing robot
LG Electronics’ Gilles Perrera stops by to discuss what to look for in a new TV, including the latest in OLED televisions and why these models win so many awards
Also on the show, a super high-tech safe for your home to protect your valuables. It has sensors, alarms, two cameras, app support and more! We’re joined by Oscar Hedaya, tech inventor and founder of SPACE and “The Space Safe.”
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Win an ECOVACS robot prize pack! Plus, a new Angry Birds game, pet tech from Amazon, and more! Jul 04, 2025

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Congrats to Janelle Bautista from Orange County for winning the ASUS X15 Chromebook laptop! This was tied to last week’s 400th Tech It Out episode milestone..
We have a huge prize for this week, too, courtesy of ECOVACS. Valued at $2300, it’s a DEEBOT X9 PRO OMNI, a powerful robot vacuum/mop hybrid and the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI window-washing robot. Learn HOW to enter in the show – and it’s open to U.S. and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec)
Speaking of ECOVACS, I’ll interview TC Chang from ECOVACS Americas, about their latest home robots
The latest mobile game in the successful Angry Birds franchise just dropped this week – this time on Apple Arcade – and it’s called Angry Birds Bounce. I catch up with Bryan Cook, Game Lead at Rovio, for the deets.
Melissa Mohr, Director of Smart Home at Amazon, also joins us to chat about “pet tech” for your furry friend
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

We’re giving away a laptop to a lucky listener to celebrate Tech It Out’s 400th episode Jun 27, 2025

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To celebrate the show milestone, ASUS is giving away an X15 Chromebook laptop. Just tag me on social media and include the hashtag #TechItOut to be eligible to win. You need to be in the continental U.S. and 18 or older. Good luck!
NETGEAR joins us to chat about its latest Wi-Fi gear, including routers, extenders and mesh systems. I’m joined by Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product Management
What’s your experience like when using your bank or credit card apps and websites? I chat with Sean Gelles, Senior Director of Payments Intelligence at JD Power
Learn all about Hello Humpback, an AI-powered website that tracks whales and tells you the marine mammal’s backstory and whereabouts. I catch up with Darrell Smith, Director of Marketing, for Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Latin America goes all in on tech! I’m at ‘Electronics Home Mexico,’ plus 3 other guests on this packed show! Jun 20, 2025

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One more week until Tech It Out’s 400th episode and a ASUS laptop giveaway! Get the details on how to enter next week.
Live from LATAM! I’m at the first-ever Electronics Home Mexico trade show, and I’ll interview Carlos Clur, CEO and Founder of Grupo Eletrolar, which produces this tech event
Send messages to loved ones AFTER you die?! We chat with Chris Jalbert, founder of Eternal Applications, about how this all works
Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share some summer tech ideas for the family
Security cameras are becoming more affordable. On the show, we’ve got Guy Pithie, Reolink’s VP for North America
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

The best BBQ maintenance tips (and what tech you need) to become a master griller. Plus, how to reduce car thefts -- and more! Jun 13, 2025

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Now that summer is here, you many be grilling more. We chat about extending the life of your grills, and tech tools to give you an edge, with Charles Munro, Founder and CEO of Barbeque Pro Inc.
How can you reduce the odds of your vehicle from being stolen (or the contents within it)? Serial tech entrepreneur David Moeller, Founder and CEO of Keep Technologies, stops by to chat about its AI-driven car security solution
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth it? IGN co-founder Peer Schneider weighs in! Plus, IBM talks AI, gadget gift ideas for dads and grads, and more Jun 06, 2025

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Have you seen the massive lineups across the country? To share his thoughts on the new Nintendo Switch 2 videogame console, we’re joined by Peer Schneider, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of IGN, one of the biggest online entertainment platforms
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you ask ChatGPT a question? Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Infrastructure, offers some insights into current consumer concerns -- and opportunities -- around AI
I’ll also share some “smart home” innovations that can save you time, money, and give you peace of mind. I also offer a half-dozen gadget gift ideas ahead of Father’s Day and graduation season (“dads and grads”)
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Gadget gift ideas for dads and grads, plus is AI coming to take your job? Also, why you should use Slickdeals while shopping. May 30, 2025

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Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong is in the house! We hear about a handful of tech toys that could make for great gifts ahead of Father’s Day (June 15th) or as a graduation gift
Is AI putting your career at risk? I pose that simple question to Jaymes Davis, Chief Technical Evangelist at Kasm Technologies
Slickdeals has saved me a ton of cash over the past few years. How does it work? We’re joined by Vitaly Pecharsky, Head of Deals at Slickdeals
Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

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