Tech It Out

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Jun 2026

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

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June 12, 202639 min

Golf-related gadget gifts ahead of Father’s Day with PGA TOUR Superstore! Plus, the latest in robotic lawnmowers from Worx, and much more.

Hey, it’s dads and grads season! And so, joining us to talk golf simulators, wearable tech, and more, is Ben Helmrath, Senior VP of Merchandising at PGA TOUR SuperstoreApple has unveiled Siri AI at its recent WWDC, and so I’ll share some highlightsWorx may be best know for its power tools and interchangeable PowerShare battery system, but they’ve just released its latest family of Landroid-branded robotic lawn-cutting robots. On the show, we’ve got Phil Fitzpatrick, VP and GM at Positech, the parent company of WorxAlso on Tech It Out, while I’ll dive deeper on next week’s show, I also share some top gadget picks for dads and gradsThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

June 5, 202639 min

‘Tech It Out’ is in Taiwan for Computex! Learn about the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle

Forget everything you know about portable PC gaming! I sit down with Whitson Gordon, ASUS’s head of content for ROG and senior manager of marketing content, to learn about the just-unveiled ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle, which includes glasses that simulate a massive 171-inch display! I’m one of the first to test-drive the technology in TaipeiLove Tubi Of course you do. We unpack the origin story of this mega-popular video platform, why it’s as popular as it is and what’s coming next. I interview Mike Bidgoli, Chief Product & Technology Officer at TubiI’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 chat with CEO Yami PayanoThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

May 29, 202639 min

FIFA World Cup and SANDISK kick off their partnership! Renowned sports photographer Robert Mora tells us more.

It’s true, SANDISK kicked off the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the launch of its collection of officially licensed storage products. We’re joined by Robert Mora, Chief Photographer for the LA Galaxy, for his take on this new gear, plus sports photography tips and tricksWe’ll keep it ‘clean’ folks, but also on the show is cleaning expert Melissa Maker, a YouTube and Instagram personality, and LG Brand Ambassador. We’ll talk summer hosting, kitchen cleanup, and answering the age-old question: What’s the RIGHT way to load a dishwasher?!Also on Tech It Out, tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins us to share his top gadget picks for ‘Dads and Grads’Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

May 22, 202639 min

Add a ‘Clicks’ keyboard to your iPhone, Android. Plus, glasses that provide live captions during theatrical performances!

The Clicks Power Keyboard combines a physical, tactile keyboard with power bank for your smartphone. We catch up with Clicks’ CMO Jeff Gadway, who also shares deets on the upcoming Android phone featuring a BlackBerry-style physical keyboard called Clicks CommunicatorTalk Is Free Theatre is debuting ARIA translation glasses that can be worn by audience members to see the performance, with subtitles, in real time, in one of many languages. We’re joined by artistic producer Arkady SpivakRecorded 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 strategyThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

May 16, 202639 min

A pizza oven for your backyard, with Ooni. Plus, the latest in health tech with ‘C the Signs’ (detecting cancer through AI) and Garmin

Ooni, one of the biggest names in pizza ovens, has new models for inside and outside your home (perfect for summer), and a new rotating stone accessory. We kick off the show with Ooni founder & co-CEO Kristian TapaninahoAlso, thrilled to have on the show for the first time, Dr. Bea Bakshi, co-founder and CEO of ‘C the Signs,’ which helps identify a risk of cancer in patients at the earliest stage – and now in the U.S.Speaking of health, Garmin may be best known for its high-performance GPS smartwatches, but the company also has a portable blood pressure monitor called the Index BPM. Joining us on Tech It Out is Jill Hager, Project Manager at Garmin

May 8, 202639 min

An awesome Mother’s Day sale with TechPals! Plus, ELEHEAR’s teeniest hearing aids, Ambiq sensors, and Small Business Week with Adobe.

Instead of going to your family and friends for technical support, TechPals is offering an incredible Mother’s Day sale on its service – and honoring it up to a week after, or so. I catch up with co-founder Kaylin MarcotteIf you or anyone you know and love has mild to moderate hearing loss, tune into my chat with ELEHEAR’s managing director, David Hogan, about its teeny ELEHEAR Delight over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that looks like trendy earbuds.What if the next major interface isn’t a screen, but your body? I’m joined by Ambiq’s Charlene Wan, VP of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations, to discuss what this innovative company is up toI also chat about national Small Business Week and what Adobe Express has to offer for those in need of a FREE AI and creative tool. It’s awesome.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

May 1, 202639 min

Live from Las Vegas! We talk GTA 6 with Take-Two Interactive’s CEO/Chairman and the CEO of The ESA

I had the privilege of moderating panels at the inaugural iicon summit, devoted to the video game industry and how interactive content can be successfully integrated into other industriesI interview Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association representing the U.S. video game industryI also sit down with Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two Interactive, which runs mammoth gaming brands like Rockstar Games, 2K/2K Sports and Zynga. We talk about the state of the industry…and of course…GTA 6But wait, there’s more! I share three hot “tech tips” that can save you time, money, and aggravationThank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

April 24, 202639 min

Samsung launches its massive 115-inch RGB TV! Plus, Visa warns about ‘prom dress scams.’ And we learn all about SAROS, a PS5 exclusive.

Adding even MORE unnecessary pressure to teenagers (and their parents) during prom time, we talk about “prom dress scams.” Yes, this is a thing. Stoked to have on the show, Kausar Kenning, Vice President in Visa's Risk and Security business. She’s awesome.Game on! Out on April 30th, SAROS is a highly anticipated action game for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PS5 Pro. To get all the deets, I catch up with Gregory Louden, Housemarque’s Creative Director on the game – on the line with us all the way from Helsinki, Finland. What are “RGB” TVs?! I sit down with Pat Bugos, SVP of Sales and Marketing for the Consumer Electronics division at Samsung, to hear all about this emerging technology, as the company rolls out its whopping 115-inch model to retailers.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

April 17, 202639 min

What a show this week! Free mobile phone service with TextNow, awesome websites with GoDaddy, and Amazon shows off new Fire TVs!

Don’t just get a free phone number – TextNow has free phone plans for the U.S., too, and optional eSIMs for heavy data use. I catch up with TextNow CEO Derek Ting.Amazon has a wild new Fire TV called Ember Artline. These televisions showcase stunning artwork (when you’re not watching TV or playing games) and include a magnetic frame upon purchase. They also have amazing AI features, as you’ll hear when I sit down with Aidan Marcuss, Amazon VP of Fire TV, while in NYC.Despite its huge success, GoDaddy isn’t resting on its laurels. On what’s new, including an AI-powered solution, I have the pleasure of chatting with Amy Jennette, Senior Director of Integrated Marketing at GoDaddy. Tune in!Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

April 10, 202639 min

We’re joined by the CEO of GoFundMe (and one of TIME’s most influential people of the year)! Plus, concussions are back in Madden NFL 26,

GoFundMe is the world's largest social fundraising platform – for individuals, organizations, and not-for-profits. I sit down with GoFundMe CEO Tim CadoganThanks to the Derek Sheely Foundation, concussions are back in the game Madden NFL – in the form of a free “mod” (modification). We hear all about it with Devon Taylor, SVP at Klick HealthTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong talks to us about the latest in spring tech – including automated blinds for your windowsI chat with a ChatGPT voice to show you how to use hands-free AI in a conversation, while driving, via CarPlay – or just through the app itselfThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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