Tech It Out

Radio America

Making sense of technology by breaking down “geek speak into street speak."

  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Watch out for these tax scams! Plus, Meta and Google lose in court – hear how Tribela handles social media differently.
    • He’s baaaack! LifeLock GM Ian Bednowitz joins us to talk about a massive data breach and what to do if you’re on the list. Plus, it’s tax time and so Ian shares some nasty ways cybercriminals are trying to defraud you this time of the year
    • Meta and Google had a tough week in court. Oof. Well, a new social media app just debuted, called Tribela, aiming to provide a safer, healthier, and less addictive alternative for social media fans
    • Love sports? Well, you’re in for a treat, as Fubo is in the house to chat about the NFL, NHL, FIFA World Cup, and much more! Yale Wang, EVP and Head of Marketing at Fubo, joins us for a chat about streaming live sports and on-demand content
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    27 March 2026, 10:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Imagine leaving your job as a lawyer to become a LEGO artist? We catch up with Nathan Sawaya! Plus, the best spring tech and ECG at home
    • Talk about a dream job. I catch up with Nathan Sawaya, who travels the world to showcase his giant sculptures made of LEGO bricks. He’s on tour with ‘The Art of the Brick’ exhibition, currently in Toronto
    • Should you (or your loved ones) purchase a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) machine? To learn about the Kardia family of products, I sit down with Dr. David E. Albert, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of AliveCor.
    • Spring is officially here, and so I share a handful of gadgets to help welcome in the season – including back-up power (in the event of an outage), a waterproof ereader, robotic vacuum and mop hybrid, a smart speaker with Alexa+, and more.
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    20 March 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 6 seconds
    Improve your sleep with this app! Plus, breakthrough tech for blind people, and the latest in kids’ smartwatches!
    • Want to improve the quality of your sleep? Of course you do! Joining us to share what’s new with the popular Sleep Cycle app is Emil Carlsson, Research Scientist at Sleep Cycle, based in Sweden
    • Just as smartwatches are popular among adults, kids can also benefit from this technology with affordable watches that gives them freedom and at the same time, they can give parents peace of mind. To learn about the JrTrack 5 Kids Smart Watch, we’ve got on the show Russell York, a parent, tech entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and founder/CEO of Cosmo
    • Speaking of wearables, tech and accessibility go hand in hand. We chat with Mike Świątek, who is blind, about how he leverages Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses, both personally and professionally
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    13 March 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Save a TON of cash by traveling with an eSIM for your smartphone. We chat with Always Mobile. Plus, Michelin talks ‘tire tech,’ and more!!
    • I travel a lot and I used to blow my budget on staying connected. Not anymore. We talk with Mike Stanford, Founder and President of Always Mobile, about what an eSIM is and how it will change your life
    • Michelin is one of the oldest brands still powerful today. We chat with Cyrille Roget, Technical and Scientific Communication Director, about how AI, simulations and other tech go into the design and development of the tires you ride on every day.
    • Adobe is getting a huge AI makeover, allowing you to get more done in less time. Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong breaks it all down for us
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    6 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    We’re live at Samsung’s Unpacked In San Francisco! Get the skinny on the new Galaxy S26 devices. Plus, a new smartwatch for kids .
    • I sit down with Blake Gaiser, Head of Product Management for Smartphones at Samsung, to learn all about the just-unveiled Galaxy S26 devices. There’s mind-blowing AI, a new Privacy Display, better nighttime photography and videography, and much more
    • Have kids or grandkids? Learn all about TickTalk 5, the latest smartwatch for kids. We’re joined by Vivian Gong, President & Co-Founder of the company
    • I chat about a slew of ASUS laptops and why it’s important to upgrade from Windows 10 if you haven’t done so already
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    27 February 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Have older parents? We chat ‘aging in place’ with ADT Health. Plus, AI is taking over, and Cadillac enters F1
    • Referred to as “aging in place” or “living in place” refers to aging adults choosing to live longer in their home, independently, opposed to moving to an assisted living environment. Tech can help, as we hear from Andy Droney, Senior Director at ADT Health
    • Did you know “AI agents” are chatting with one another – about us humans! – in a new social media platform called Moltbook? Fascinating and scary at the same time, no? Haider Sarmad, Executive Director at 247 Labs, talks with us about how massive AI is today – and if we have anything to fear
    • I catch up with Mike Speranzini from Cadillac at the CIAS (AutoShow) on the brand entering the F1 space for the first time!
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    20 February 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Beware of ‘romance scams’! Visa explains what’s new. Plus, Splashtop’s remote software is awesome, and learn about AI-powered smart canvases
    • Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a day to open your heart – but it’s also a time when cybercriminals are tricking you into opening your wallet. Learn about the latest scams from Visa’s Dan Munson, Senior Director of Global Payment Ecosystem, Risk and Control
    • Why is ‘Splashtop’ considered ‘must have’ software on your devices? We’re joined by the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at the company, Philip Sheu.
    • Imagine a canvas on your wall at home, and instead of it displaying the same artwork day in, day out, you can walk up to it and use your voice to ask for something brand-new created for you! Get the skinny on Fraimic AI, i.e. “art that listens,” with company founder Anthony Mattana.
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    13 February 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    A breakthrough dog collar that acts as a wireless fence and tracker. Plus, back-up power during emergencies, and more
    • Especially given some of the nasty weather affecting tens of millions in the country, power outages are not an uncommon occurrence. To share what’s new in back-up power, we’re joined by David Taylor, Solutions Expert at Anker SOLIX
    • Not all wireless fences (with tracking) are created equal! To keep your furry friends safe, we’ve got on the show Sung Vivathana, CTO at SpotOn, to learn about the company’s latest Nova Edition.
    • Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing on October 1st left many wondering what’s next for conservation. To explore this, I sit down with Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to suggest ways we can carry Jane’s legacy forward.
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    6 February 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Woah, 77% of online daters said they’d date an AI. Norton explains. Plus, why you shouldn’t bring tech to bed.
    • We get the deets from the latest Norton Insights Report, which reveals more than 3/4 of online daters would date an AI. I catch up with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for Norton
    • TikTok is uber-popular, of course, but what’s next? On the show we’ve got Cassie Taylor, Global Head of Platform & Trend Marketing at TikTok. And wait to you hear her “owl” impression
    • Why shouldn’t you bring tech to the bedroom? I tap the expertise of a sleep expert, Andrew Holmes, a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (now THAT’s a mouthful)
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    30 January 2026, 7:34 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Back-up power, smart glasses, and the latest in smart home security! We’ve got it all on the latest ‘Tech It Out.’
    • Did you know almost HALF of U.S. utility customers experienced outages in the first half of last year, primarily due to extreme weather? To talk about back-up power, we’re joined by Illia Zahnitko, Corporate Brand Manager at BLUETTI
    • If you haven’t yet seen the Even Realities G2 smart glasses yet, they look like a traditional eyewear – but they’re powered by augmented reality. To explain what it can do, we’ve got on the show Will Wang, CEO and Founder of Even Realities
    • Vivint is a super popular smart home and security tech company, but they’re not resting on laurels. It has recently announced two packages, HomeProtect and HomeProtectPro, and to discuss what these are and who they’re for, I sit down with William Stovall, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Vivint
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    23 January 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Why ‘sleep buds’ are so popular. Plus, tech journalist Christine Persaud on her top CES picks, and a robot that picks up your clothes, too!
    • Seasoned tech journalist Christine Persaud – who writes for several prominent publications – joins us on Tech It Out for the first time, to share her highlights from the 2026 CES in Las Vegas.
    • Robotics company Dreame talks with Tech It Out about its new robot that can do two wild things. The future is crazy!
    • Get the 4-1-1 on the NextSense Smartbuds, award-winning ‘sleep buds’ from CES, which are more than just comfortable to wear while lying on a pillow. We’re joined by Caitlin Shure, PhD & Head of Product at NextSense
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout
    16 January 2026, 9:00 pm
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