Tech It Out episodes:

• October 03, 2025Are you a gig worker? Visa talks about better payment options. Plus, Norton joins the ‘Tech It Out’ family, Amazon’s Panos Panay talks tech.

  • Whether it’s your full-time job or side hustle, the “gig” economy is an exciting space -- but how could getting paid be better? I’m joined by Visa’s Michael Nevski, Director of Consumer Insights
  • Panos Panay, Amazon’s SVP of Devices and Services, carves out some time to talk to Tech It Out listeners about the latest in Ring doorbells, Echo speakers, Kindles, FireTV and more – all powered by Alexa+
  • Love your Peloton? I also sit down with Peloton’s Nick Caldwell, Chief Product Officer, who tells us what’s new with its popular Peloton Bike, Tread and Row – and an AI-powered camera that analyzes your form
  • Starting with this episode, Norton is an official partner on Tech It Out! I’ll talk about its offerings to help keep you protected – even if you’re more tech shy than tech savvy

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• September 26, 2025Windows 10 support is ending in 2 weeks – what you need to know right now.

  • YouTube star, author and cleaning guru Melissa Maker chats with us about the latest high-tech appliances for the laundry room and kitchen, in partnership with LG.
  • How do the new iPhones stack up in the photography department? At Apple Park, I caught up with seasoned photographer and social media host Tyler Stalman for his hot take on the latest devices
  • Windows 10 support is coming to an end on October 14th. Find out what you need to know, with tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong
  • You may be prematurely hurting your iPhone or Android phone’s battery – and so I tell you what you’re doing wrong and how to fix it.
  • Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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• September 19, 2025Should students be allowed to use AI for schoolwork? Also, how Verizon supports first responders during natural disasters, and more.

  • Back to school and back to work! Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch joins us to share some great Fall tech pics for the entire family
  • Should teachers allow genAI in the classroom? Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist with ESET, says “yes” -- and explains why
  • Life-saving communications tech during natural disasters and other emergencies – we’ll learn all about Verizon Frontline with its VP, Cory Davis
  • I’ll share some thoughts on the Apple AirPods Pro 3. In a word? Wow.
  • Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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• September 12, 2025Hands-on impressions of iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and other Apple gear – from Steve Jobs Theater!

  • Yours truly joined many other journalists, content creators and analysts, in attending Apple’s “Awe Dropping” media event in Cupertino, California. I share my thoughts on this new hardware, after playing around with them all following Tim Cook’s keynote
  • Also at Apple HQ, I get feedback from tech analyst Avi Greengart (from Techsponential) and pro photographer/videographer Jefferson Graham. Between the two, we cover iPhone Air, iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and new Apple Watch options
  • If you’re looking to beef up your Wi-Fi at home, I’m also joined this hour by NETGEAR’s Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product Management, on what to look for
  • Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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• September 05, 2025You can get paid for walking? Learn what’s new with the WeWard app. Also, the beloved Acclaim gaming publisher is back in business.

  • Iconic videogame publisher Acclaim is back after a long hiatus. Learn what to expect with Acclaim’s CEO Alef Josef
  • One of my favorite apps just got better. Get the deets on WeWard, which rewards you for walking, and hear what’s new with the Co-Founder and CEO, Yves Benchimol
  • Guitar players, you’ll want to “tune in” to my chat about JamStack 2, a portable guitar app (with effects), when I catch up with Chris Prendergast
  • Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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• August 29, 2025Back to school and back to work! ! Gadgets, gear, and games ahead of the fall season – including Pixel 10

  • I catch up with tech expert Amber Mac, who shares a handful of back-to-school suggestions for high school or college students
  • Based on a number of TV interviews I conducted last week, I’ll also share some tech for the fall, including a new AI-powered laptop, smart storage, and fun games for AFTER studying
  • New Pixel 10 smartphones are here, along with a number of accessories, and so I catch up with Vaisnavy Siva, Product Marketing Manager at Google
  • ArmorSiren is billed as your “personal security system away from home.” Joining us is the President and CEO of the company, Bruce Dubinsky
  • Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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• August 22, 2025Tech it Out is at Gamescom! We get our hands on the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld PC

  • Greetings from Cologne, Germany! To learn all about the ASUS and Xbox partnership, I’m joined by Sascha Krohn, Director of Technical Marketing at ASUS and ROG. Unveiled at Gamescon, this handheld gaming PCV is wild.
  • Speaking of PCs, there are deals to be had over Inter Gamer Days, from August 25th through September 7th, on select Intel-powered gaming laptops and desktops -- as you’ll hear from Intel’s Samy Saif.
  • But we first kickstart a brand-new Tech It Out, to get the 4-1-1 on Brane Audio and its portable Brane X speaker and its integrated subwoofer. We’re joined by Joe Pinkerton, Co-Founder & CEO of Brane Audio
  • Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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• August 15, 2025Don’t pay for cloud storage! Sandisk’s new Phone Drive USB-C backs up your iPhone or Android’s photos, videos and more.

  • Are you always running out of storage on your iPhone or Android? You’re not alone. Christina Garza, Director of Consumer Product Marketing at Sandisk, talks about its affordable new Phone Drive USB-C
  • Also ideal for students, I’ll share more than a half-dozen gadget ideas for back-to-school season, including an AI-powered smartphone, laptop with crazy battery life, a color e-reader for kids, and much more
  • If you’ve got young kids no doubt you’ve heard about Yoto Player, a mega-popular screen-free device for kids and tweens. I catch up with Sarah Natchez, Managing Director for North America at Yoto
  • Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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• August 08, 2025Simple tips to protecting yourself from cybercriminals – and your business, too. We’ve got Visa, Norton, and more on a brand-new Tech It Out

  • We kick off the show with Carl Rutstein, SVP and Global Head of Consulting & Analytics at Visa, to talk about protecting business from cyberthreats. We’ll learn all about its new Cybersecurity Advisory Practice, which provides guidance and support to businesses on managing cyber risks
  • Speaking protection, Michal Salát, Director of Threat Research at Norton, shares takeaways from the company’s Cyber Safety Insights Report – this time on “Connected Kids.” You’re not going to want to miss that chat, especially if you have kids, grandkids, or nieces/nephews
  • I’ll also play an interview recorded at AWS re:Invent about ‘Sign Speak.’ which provides AI-powered American Sign Language (ASL) tools to enhance communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing individuals — built by the community, for the community. I sit down with CEO Yami Payano
  • Thank you to Visa and Sandisk for your support!

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

  • 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!

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