• Americans were defrauded out of more than 1 billion in 2022, due to ‘romance scams’ – a new record – and so Visa stops by to share tips for staying protected. We catch up with Dustin White, Chief Risk Data Officer at Visa
• But you CAN find love with an app like ‘Vinylly,’ which centers on music. We learn all about the popular dating app with its founder Rachel Van Nortwick
• General Motors’ Hoss Hassani, VP of EV Ecosystem, joins us to talk about electric vehicles and GM’s super cool virtual showroom called EV Live

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!)

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.

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.

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

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
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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
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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