Tech It Out

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Aug 2026

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

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August 14, 202639 min

Back to school tech that makes the grade! Plus, HP’s wild EliteBoard G1a PC design, and save money while traveling with a Nomad eSIM

You haven’t seen a computer quite like the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC. To explain what it looks like and who it’s for, we’re joined by Caleb Fleming, who manages HP’s new product introduction team Keep in touch while traveling – for so much less than roaming with your provider. Learn about eSIMs with Nomad eSIM. I catch up with Terry Guo, President/Co-founder. Use code GET22 at checkout for 22% off your purchase I share some recommended back-to-school gadgets, including a new laptop, printer, smart display, TV, headphones, and ways to save money Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

August 7, 202639 min

The ‘retro tech’ craze -- with Fujifilm and INSTAX! Plus, tech journalist/podcaster Adam Doud joins us, back-to-school gear, and more.

What’s old is new again! From flip phones and vinyl to boomboxes and instant cameras. Joining us to talk cameras and printing – and how the younger generation is bringing back ‘retro’ gear – is Billy Luong, Senior Technical Brand Manager, from Fujifilm/INSTAX If you don’t know him by his podcast, Benefit of the Doud, perhaps you do by his byline! Adam Doud is a freelance technology journalist who joins us for the first time on Tech It Out. We chat foldable phones and e-bikes It’s almost back-to-school time and so on the show we’ve got tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong, who shares some tech that makes the grade I’ll discuss a few tech tips to saving space on your smartphone and saving money on your subscription services Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

July 31, 202639 min

ENCORE PRESENTATION: How to enjoy a ‘Scam Free Summer’ – thanks to Norton’s tips. Plus, a new game starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

You might be ready for the summer, but so are cybercriminals. Learn about the latest scams of the season and how to fight back. We kick off the show with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for Norton. Amazon Luna has a new game called Courtroom Chaos starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The AI-powered game is free to play for Amazon Prime members. I sit down with JC Connors, Senior Leader of Amazon Games. Also on Tech It Out, if you’re still paying your local wireless provider for out-of-country cellular access, you’re likely coming home to a massive bill. Instead, learn about eSIMs and Airalo, with Emma Brooks, Growth Director for North America at Airalo. Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

July 24, 202639 min

Tech It Out is in the UK! Samsung gives us the skinny on new foldable phones. Plus, Superwhisper & videogame music

Samsung unveiled a trip of new foldable Z-Series phones, including one with a brand-new form factor. Thrilled to sit down with Rachel Roberts, Director of Smartphone Product Management at Samsung Electronics America Do you like to talk instead of type? You’re not alone. Superwhisper is blowing up as a popular app that leverages AI for accuracy and efficiency, and it supports multiple devices. I interview Neil Chudleigh, founder of Superwhisper Many would argue it’s a dream job to create music for videogames and virtual reality experiences. I sit down with Dren McDonald about his process – but we also talk about personal loss and how he turned to music to deal with grief Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

July 17, 202639 min

Your banking app is getting conversational! How Visa is powering this AI Financial Assistant. Plus, air quality with Airthings

If you’ve opened your banking app lately, you may have noticed an option to interact with a secure AI financial assistant, allowing you to manage your money in a conversational manner. Visa is powering this, and so I caught up with Michele Herron, Senior Vice President and Head of North America Value Added Services at Visa. Especially if you’re in the northeast no doubt you’ve been experiencing poor air quality because of wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada. We chat with Airthings about the importance of indoor air quality. We’re joined by Annabel Robertson, Brand Manager at Airthings. Love home entertainment? If you’re itching to upgrade your gear, you should check out SVS. On Tech It Out , we’ve got Nick Brown, Vice President of Marketing at the company, to talk about great audio. Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

July 10, 202639 min

Manage your family with a new AI-powered Norton app. Plus, JD Power on the best banking and credit card apps, and hot tech for the summer

Parenting has never been an easy job – especially in today’s digital age – and so we learn all about the brand-new Norton Family Assistant. To tell us all about it is Shubh Jagani, Innovation Lead at Gen AI Foundry Every year JD Power looks at banks and credit card providers to see how they stack up when it comes to their apps and websites. We’re joined by Jennifer White, managing director of financial services intelligence at JD Power I also look at a handful of awesome tech picks for the summer, including an innovative keyboard to get work done, a robotic lawnmower, smart outdoor camera system, pizza oven and high-tech dog collar Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

July 3, 202639 min

Happy 4th of July! We talk FIFA World Cup with Lenovo. Plus, Alexa gets much smarter, and the new Family Feud Pocket is now playable

Lenovo, the no. 1 laptop brand in the world, is also the official technology partner with FIFA World Cup. At its new offices in New York City, I sit down with Lenovo’s Cathy Meister, Executive Director of North America PC & Smart Device Sales Alexa is much smarter, more conversational, and highly personalized – as we hear from Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa & Echo at Amazon. We chat all about Alexa+, which is free for Prime members Also on Tech It Out, Family Feud Pocket is now playable on Apple Arcade. TO learn all about the new game, I catch up with Romain Leprince, Game Manager at Gameloft Paris Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

June 26, 202639 min

How to enjoy a ‘Scam Free Summer’ – thanks to Norton’s tips. Plus, a new game starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and saving money with eSIMs.

You might be ready for the summer, but so are cybercriminals. Learn about the latest scams of the season and how to fight back. We kick off the show with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for Norton Amazon Luna has a new game called Courtroom Chaos starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The AI-powered game is free to play for Amazon Prime members. I sit down with JC Connors, Senior Leader of Amazon Games Also on Tech It Out, if you’re still paying your local wireless provider for out-of-country cellular access, you’re likely coming home to a massive bill. Instead, learn about eSIMs and Airalo, with Emma Brooks, Growth Director for North America at Airalo Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

June 19, 202639 min

The best TVs to watch FIFA World Cup action? Hisense explains what ‘RGB’ is all about. Plus, Skyscanner and ChatGPT, Father’s Day gifts, and

To ‘kick’ off the show about FIFA World Cup viewing at home, I’m joined by Sarah Larsen, CMO of Hisense USA, to learn about RGB televisions and what they offer for sports fans! You’re probably aware of (and perhaps already use) Skyscanner, a free travel-related app that compares billions of real-time prices for flights, hotels, and car rentals – and now they’re folding ChatGPT into its platform. I chat with Piero Sierra, Chief AI Officer at Skyscanner Also on Tech It Out, I also share some top gadget picks for dads and grads – from the likes of Nintendo, ECOVACs, Enbrighten, Samsung, and SanDisk Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SanDisk for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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 Superstore Apple has unveiled Siri AI at its recent WWDC, and so I’ll share some highlights Worx 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 Worx Also on Tech It Out, while I’ll dive deeper on next week’s show, I also share some 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

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