Episodes

  • Top tips to scoring a Black Friday deal -- with Slickdeals! Plus, how to start your very own podcast, and more

    Top tips to scoring a Black Friday deal -- with Slickdeals! Plus, how to start your very own podcast, and more
    Nov 15 2024
    • Slickdeals has saved me a ton of cash over the past few years. How does it work? We’re joined by Vitaly Pecharsky, Head of Deals at Slickdeals. He also shares what you need to know about Black Friday
    • Speaking of Black Friday, tech lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey joins us with some techy ideas, like a portable printer, holiday string lights, and more
    • Let’s talk podcasting! We’re joined by author Amanda Cupido – hot on the heels of the second edition of her new book – so you can be the next Joe Rogan or Alex Cooper
    • Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
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    39 mins
  • Is your tech really listening to you? Also, saving money with the Flipp app, email marketing with Constant Contact, and more!

    Is your tech really listening to you? Also, saving money with the Flipp app, email marketing with Constant Contact, and more!
    Nov 8 2024
    • Does it seem a little too coincidental that you see ads for something you just talked about with your friends? We’re joined by Haider Sarmad, Executive Director at 247 Labs – a web and app development studio – about whether smart assistants like Alexa and Google are really listening (and what to do about it)
    • Whether it’s your weekly grocery haul or gadget gifts you’ll be purchasing on Black Friday, why spend more than you need to? Save money with the free Flipp app, as we’ll hear from Micheal Silverman, CEO of the company
    • Speaking of Black Friday, we’re going to be marketed to by small businesses this holiday season. What works and what doesn’t? We’ll talk email marketing with Amanda Parker, Director of Growth at Constant Contact
    • Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
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    39 mins
  • Melissa Maker from YouTube’s ‘Clean My Space’ talks high-tech appliances, plus a 14-year-old inventor, Dinos Alive roars into Toronto.

    Melissa Maker from YouTube’s ‘Clean My Space’ talks high-tech appliances, plus a 14-year-old inventor, Dinos Alive roars into Toronto.
    Nov 1 2024
    • What were YOU doing at age 14?! Ninth grader Sirish Subash is the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, and $25,000, and so he joins us to chat about his winning invention!
    • YouTube star of Clean My Space, Melissa Maker, is on the show, in partnership with LG, to chat about smart appliances, energy conservation, and more
    • Do the kids or grandkids love dinosaurs? Maybe you, too? We learn all about the exhibit, Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience, in several cities -- and now Toronto. I sit down with Eric Paquette, Director of Public Relations at Cavalia
    • Need a great gadget gift for under $100? I’ll share what’s new with the 2024 Roku Ultra (hint: a lot)!
    • Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
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    39 mins
  • Tips to avoid getting scammed with NETGEAR, plus AI-powered golf simulations, laptops for content creators

    Tips to avoid getting scammed with NETGEAR, plus AI-powered golf simulations, laptops for content creators
    Oct 25 2024
    • We catch up with renowned photographer Alen Palander, Creative Director of Palander Studios, about how he leverages artificial intelligence (AI) on a LG gram Pro laptop, to spice up his work!
    • Love golf? We’re joined by TruGolf’s Dr. Nico Darras, to discuss the latest advancements in golf simulators
    • Poppy Simpson, Product Marketing Manager for NETGEAR Armor, joins us to share the results of a new survey about which age group is more cyberaware – and cybersecure -- than others. The results may surprise you!
    • I share 4 ways to stop porch pirates in their tracks
    • Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
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    39 mins
  • Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler joins us to chat about his new book about ‘Singularity,’ plus how to fight back against ‘sextortion’

    Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler joins us to chat about his new book about ‘Singularity,’ plus how to fight back against ‘sextortion’
    Oct 18 2024
    • It’s an uncomfortable topic but an important one – there is a growing issue of “sextortion” among teens. We’re joined by Mila Araujo from NFP about what it is and what to do about it
    • Are we approaching the point where technology, including A.I., is advancing beyond human control? A new book explores this big question, penned by astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler. The author joins us to chat about The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of Humanity
    • I share a handful of “smart home” innovations to save you time, money, and aggravation
    • Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
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    39 mins
  • Zayo explains what a DDoS attack is and how to protect yourself (and your business) + a twist on kids headphones (it’s really cool)

    Zayo explains what a DDoS attack is and how to protect yourself (and your business) + a twist on kids headphones (it’s really cool)
    Oct 11 2024
    • StoryPhones is an awesome idea, and so we’ll have Petur Olafsson on the show to explain what they are. He’s the Founder and CEO of ONANOFF, the folks behind StoryPhones
    • To talk to us about a growing threat called DDoS attacks and share other cybersecurity tips -- to better protect your data and your wallet – we also have on the show Shawn Edwards, Chief Security Officer of Zayo
    • Tech expert and entrepreneur extraordinaire Amber Mac joins us to share some great tools and tips to help celebrate October, which is Small Business Month
    • Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
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    39 mins
  • Samsung doubles down on Galaxy AI and new devices, Segway launches a new robotic lawnmower, and more!

    Samsung doubles down on Galaxy AI and new devices, Segway launches a new robotic lawnmower, and more!
    Oct 4 2024
    • Powered by Galaxy AI, learn about new smartphones, tablets and watches with Drew Blackard, VP of Mobile Product Management for Samsung Electronics America
    • You likely know Segway as a high-tech people mover, but the company has released its latest robotic lawn mower, the Navimow Series. We’re joined by Wayne Kreifels, Head of Sales for North America
    • Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch is on the show to share some fun family tech to help ease into the new season
    • I also share some cost-effective small business ideas to help your company remain productive, competitive and profitable
    • Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
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    39 mins
  • Get the deets from HP Imagine + eSIMs for travelers, and new Fujifilm Instax camera and printers

    Get the deets from HP Imagine + eSIMs for travelers, and new Fujifilm Instax camera and printers
    Sep 27 2024
    • Recorded at HP imagine in Palo Alto, I sit down with Sam Chang to talk AI PCs, and Poly’s Helen Sheirbon and Greg Baribault to talk accessories like cameras and headsets
    • If you’re traveling overseas, try Always Mobile and its eSIM solutions, which will be much easier and cheaper than roaming with your wireless carrier. I interview Mike Stanford, Founder and President, of Always Mobile
    • Fujifilm’s Billy Luong joins me to chat about its latest Instax camera, the Pal, and new portable and wireless printers
    • Thank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital
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    39 mins