Tech It Out

Radio America

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

  • 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.
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    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.
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    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)
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    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
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    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
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    16 January 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Tech It Out live from Las Vegas! All the hottest tech revealed at the massive CES tech show in Sin City
    • Get the “skinny” on LG’s just unveiled televisions at CES – including its “Wallpaper TV” – with Gilles Perrera, Senior Go-To Market Manager at LG Electronics
    • Lenovo talks about its laptops that can extend with the push of a button (or voice prompt). Wow! I talk with Lenovo's Brent Lamm, Worldwide Senior Product Manager for ThinkPad
    • Tech analyst Avi Greengart with Techsponential talks with me about his top picks from the show – including a lot of innovative use-cases for AI
    • Wait, there’s more! Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong also shares his highlights from CES
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    9 January 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    ENCORE PRESENTATION A tracking watch for kids gives parents peace of mind. Plus, an AI-powered ASL app, handheld gaming, and 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
    • Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with some gadget and game gift ideas ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
    • Speaking of gaming, I share my impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, plus other gaming laptops and AI-powered Windows 11 PCs
    • Discover how “Sign-Speak” provides automated American Sign Language recognition and transcription to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals – when I interview the AWS-back startup CEO Yami Payano
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    2 January 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Happy holidays and happy new year! Visa shares surprising holiday sales data. Plus, Jane Goodall’s important work.
    • Visa has just published its annual “Retail Spend Monitor” report on holiday shopping data. To share the positive news, we’re joined by Visa’s Principal U.S. Economist, Michael Brown
    • Continuing the legacy of the late, great Jane Goodall, I sit down with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chief Scientist, Dr Lilian Pintea, on all the ways technology is used in Jane’s 6 decades of work – and going forward. This interview was recorded at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas.
    • 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
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    26 December 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 8 seconds
    Rubick’s Cube goes high-tech! Plus, OnStar and Santa team up, and AI audiobooks with Spines
    • Learn all about Rubick’s WOWCube with Max Filin, Co-Founder and CEO of Cubios
    • Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares some gadget gift ideas (and games) ahead of the holidays
    • Spines, a popular platform for publishing your own books, is also helping authors create and sell audiobooks, too -- leveraging AI. I catch up with Yehuda Niv, CEO of Spines
    • General Motors and the North Pole team up again! More than just a “Santa Tracker” on Christmas Eve, with NORAD, learn about new audiobook adventures you can access with the touch of a button
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    19 December 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Gadget gift guides ahead of the holidays! Plus, more interviews from AWS re:Invent 25 in Las Vegas (hint: AI is changing the world)
    • Tech lifestyle experts Mario Armstrong and Carley Knobloch share some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidays – including smartwatches, AI-powered laptops, smart home gear, and gaming accessories
    • I also suggest some great gear gifts from Nintendo, Razer, Amazon, ASUS, ViewSonic, and remarkable/Staples
    • Recorded at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, I sit down with Amazon’s Julia Souza to talk about the intersection of sports and tech
    • Also at AWS re:Invent, Voxelis.AI’s Colin O'Neill discusses how the company mounts thermal imaging under helicopters to detect and analyze wildfires
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    12 December 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 8 seconds
    Are you ready for some football? The NFL talks sports and tech – and other highlights from AWS Re:Invent
    • Recorded at AWS RE:Invent in Las Vegas, I sit down with Dr. Mackenzie Herzog, NFL VP for Player Performance and Innovation, to hear about the league's approach to injury data collection and strategy
    • Speaking of AWS Re:Invent, we also talk about the cross section of technology and food – including something called “drive-thru AI” -- with Deborah Simeone, AWS Head of Restaurants
    • Reolink stops by to chat about outdoor cameras. Guy Pithie, Reolink’s VP for North America, talks about a couple of models
    • Also on the show today, tech lifestyle experts Mario Armstrong and Chassie Post each share some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidays
    • Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support!
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    5 December 2025, 8:00 pm
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