Tech It Out

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We start off with Vivint to learn about its award-winning home security systems and versatile smart home platform• Speaking of your home, do you peek through your fingers when you open your electricity bill? We talk with Emporia Energy about its home monitoring solutions• Owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, I talk about the TikTok controversy during heightened tensions with China, plus age/time limit changes coming to those 18 and younger • Closing the gender gap – and pay disparity – between men and women in IT roles. We chat with ENTITY Academy about the work they’re doing to train women in areas like data science and software development• Thank you to ASUS, for those in search of incredible, for your support on the weekly and syndicated Tech It Out radio show, on 100+ stations, and popular podcast.• I also talk about Visa’s multibillion dollar anti-fraud efforts, Western Digital external drives, and more. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2979116/advertisement

We start off with T-Mobile’s Steve Carlson, on how many robocalls and scam attempts were caught last year, with the free Scam Shield app. It’s an insane number.• Speaking of criminals, ESET’s Tony Anscombe stops by to talk about why car thefts are up across the country, and the 5 things you can do to fight back (both high- and low-tech solutions).• Western Digital is in the house! I interview Nitin Kachhwaha about the latest WD My Book external hard drives – which now go all the way up to 22 terabytes (22TB) of capacity, wow.• I also talk about Visa’s multibillion dollar anti-fraud efforts, ASUS laptops and accessories, and more. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2979116/advertisement

• Get the 4-1-1 on Halo 2+, the latest dog collar, endorsed by Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”), that serves as a wireless fence, training tool and dog tracker – all rolled into one. We talk with company founder Ken Ehrman.• Roku stops by for an upcoming on its streaming video solutions – sticks, boxes and TVs, oh my!• Spokenote is a clever QR code sticker that lets you attach a video message to just about anything.• Love your iPhone? Download a free browser extension and digital keyboard powered by ChatGPT, the extremely popular (and super smart) generative A.I. chatbot. We talk with the Toronto company behind it, ParagraphAI.• I also talk about Visa’s multibillion dollar anti-fraud efforts, ASUS laptops and accessories, and WD/SanDisk external drives This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2979116/advertisement

• Americans were defrauded out of more than 1 billion in 2022, due to ‘romance scams’ – a new record – and so Visa stops by to share tips for staying protected. We catch up with Dustin White, Chief Risk Data Officer at Visa • But you CAN find love with an app like ‘Vinylly,’ which centers on music. We learn all about the popular dating app with its founder Rachel Van Nortwick • General Motors’ Hoss Hassani, VP of EV Ecosystem, joins us to talk about electric vehicles and GM’s super cool virtual showroom called EV Live This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2979116/advertisement

Shopping for a new laptop? Intel unveiled its new 13th Gen Intel Core processors – and they’ll be available soon. Get the 4-1-1 here.• Speaking of computers, we talk with BenQ about gaming monitors that won’t break the bank• Weighted blankets are incredibly popular, and so we’ll have Hush on the show to tell us what’s new – including a brand-new product announced on Tech It Out first• Have aging relatives who live alone? Learn about Wi-Fi sensing technology with Origin – how it works, and how much it costs (not much!) This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2979116/advertisement

Whether it’s your “side hustle” or full-time gig, podcasting is a young and exciting – and potentially profitable – medium. Tech podcaster Tom Merritt shares what you need, how to get started, and tips to spreading the word.• If you like sports, “mixed reality” experiences are going to take it to the next level. I chat about the new SportsX program with Humza Teherany, CTO at MLSE, about its partnership with Amazon’s AWS.• Tap into 2023’s top tech trends with Info-Tech Group’s Brian Jackson. We chat about artificial intelligence (A.I.), like ChatGPT and other tools, as well as the metaverse, and more.• Does technology cause loneliness? I interview Dr. David Burstein, the author of the book entitled “Smartphones Don’t Give Hugs.”• I also talk about the BILLIONS invested by Visa into fraud prevention, behind the scenes, to ensure safe shopping• Thank you to ASUS for your support on the weekly Tech It Out radio show and podcast, and to Western Digital and SanDisk, for providing reliable and affordable storage solutions. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2979116/advertisement

Hot off the heels of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), I catch up with ASUS to hear about its big laptop announcements, including OLED gaming laptops, 3D models (that don’t require glasses), and more.• We talk with Playsee – the popular social media app – that focuses on communities, positivity, and experiences• Hearing aids have gone over-the-counter, and we’re going to learn about the award-winning Bose-powered Lexie B2 model – that costs much less than other hearing aids.• Boomerang is partnering with airports for you to get your luggage back FAST. Learn how it works, and all the other places they’re in, as well.• I also share info about Visa’s anti-fraud initiatives – spending billions over the past few years alone -- to help keep shoppers, online and at retail, remain protected. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2979116/advertisement

I share some of the highlights from North America’s biggest tech convention, including innovative new laptops, giant (and wireless) OLED TVs, smart home gear, and more• Nextbase joins us to talk about its next-gen dashcam, the iQ, which has some advanced features• Learn about the ‘wacky’ side of CES, including a urine monitor, how your dog can text you, and a ‘breathing’ pillow that inhales and exhales• TrackDDB joins us to talk about Internet ‘cookies’ – and not the delicious kind! – and if you should accept them or not• Thank you to ASUS, the title sponsor on Tech It Out. The company creates technology for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Check out ASUS.com for its sleek laptops.• Speaking of computers, don’t forget to always back-up your important files – just in case – onto reliable Western Digital or SanDisk external drives• I also share info about Visa’s anti-fraud initiatives – spending more than 10 billion over the past few years alone -- to help keep consumers and businesses safe and sound This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2979116/advertisement