Tech It Out

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

  1. 4D AGO

    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 NextSenseThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

    39 min

  2. JAN 9

    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 ElectronicsLenovo 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 ThinkPadTech analyst Avi Greengart with Techsponential talks with me about his top picks from the show – including a lot of innovative use-cases for AIWait, there’s more! Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong also shares his highlights from CESThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

    39 min

  3. JAN 2

    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 companyTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with some gadget and game gift ideas ahead of Black Friday and Cyber MondaySpeaking of gaming, I share my impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, plus other gaming laptops and AI-powered Windows 11 PCsDiscover 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 PayanoThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

    39 min

  4. 2025-12-26

    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 BrownContinuing 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 sed 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-CThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

    39 min

  5. 2025-12-19

    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 CubiosTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares some gadget gift ideas (and games) ahead of the holidaysSpines, 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 SpinesGeneral 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 buttonThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

    39 min

  6. 2025-12-12

    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 accessoriesI also suggest some great gear gifts from Nintendo, Razer, Amazon, ASUS, ViewSonic, and remarkable/StaplesRecorded at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, I sit down with Amazon’s Julia Souza to talk about the intersection of sports and techAlso at AWS re:Invent, Voxelis.AI’s Colin O'Neill discusses how the company mounts thermal imaging under helicopters to detect and analyze wildfiresThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

    39 min

  7. 2025-12-05

    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 strategySpeaking 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 RestaurantsReolink stops by to chat about outdoor cameras. Guy Pithie, Reolink’s VP for North America, talks about a couple of modelsAlso on the show today, tech lifestyle experts Mario Armstrong and Chassie Post each share some gadget gift ideas ahead of the holidaysThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support!Tech It Out listeners get a huge discount on Norton products at www.norton.com/techitout

    39 min

  8. 2025-11-28

    Happy Thanksgiving! On ‘Tech It Out,’ we talk cybersafety shopping tips with Norton. Plus, great gadget gift ideas, and much more.

    You don’t need a degree in computer engineering to remain cybersafe while shopping this holiday season! For some simple tips, we’re joined by Leena Elias, Chief Product Officer at Gen, the parent company to Norton.Tech expert Amber Mac drops by with some great holiday gadgets and game ideas – and I’ll share some suggestions, too, many of which are on saleAlso on the show today, soaring energy costs can really hit your wallet hard. To tell us how we can reduce out monthly utility bill, on the show we’ll have David O'Reilly, VP of Home & Commercial Solutions Division at Schneider ElectricThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support!

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

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    Radio America
  • Creator
    Radio America
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    438
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