Tech It Out

Beware of ‘romance scams’! Visa explains what’s new. Plus, Splashtop’s remote software is awesome, and learn about AI-powered smart canvases

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a day to open your heart – but it’s also a time when cybercriminals are tricking you into opening your wallet. Learn about the latest scams from Visa’s Dan Munson, Senior Director of Global Payment Ecosystem, Risk and ControlWhy is ‘Splashtop’ considered ‘must have’ software on your devices? We’re joined by the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at the company, Philip Sheu.Imagine a canvas on your wall at home, and instead of it displaying the same artwork day in, day out, you can walk up to it and use your voice to ask for something brand-new created for you! Get the skinny on Fraimic AI, i.e. “art that listens,” with company founder Anthony Mattana.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

A breakthrough dog collar that acts as a wireless fence and tracker. Plus, back-up power during emergencies, and more

Especially given some of the nasty weather affecting tens of millions in the country, power outages are not an uncommon occurrence. To share what’s new in back-up power, we’re joined by David Taylor, Solutions Expert at Anker SOLIXNot all wireless fences (with tracking) are created equal! To keep your furry friends safe, we’ve got on the show Sung Vivathana, CTO at SpotOn, to learn about the company’s latest Nova Edition.Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing on October 1st left many wondering what’s next for conservation. To explore this, I sit down with Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to suggest ways we can carry Jane’s legacy forward.Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Woah, 77% of online daters said they’d date an AI. Norton explains. Plus, why you shouldn’t bring tech to bed.

We get the deets from the latest Norton Insights Report, which reveals more than 3/4 of online daters would date an AI. I catch up with Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research for NortonTikTok is uber-popular, of course, but what’s next? On the show we’ve got Cassie Taylor, Global Head of Platform & Trend Marketing at TikTok. And wait to you hear her “owl” impressionWhy shouldn’t you bring tech to the bedroom? I tap the expertise of a sleep expert, Andrew Holmes, a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (now THAT’s a mouthful)Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

Back-up power, smart glasses, and the latest in smart home security! We’ve got it all on the latest ‘Tech It Out.’

Did you know almost HALF of U.S. utility customers experienced outages in the first half of last year, primarily due to extreme weather? To talk about back-up power, we’re joined by Illia Zahnitko, Corporate Brand Manager at BLUETTIIf you haven’t yet seen the Even Realities G2 smart glasses yet, they look like a traditional eyewear – but they’re powered by augmented reality. To explain what it can do, we’ve got on the show Will Wang, CEO and Founder of Even RealitiesVivint is a super popular smart home and security tech company, but they’re not resting on laurels. It has recently announced two packages, HomeProtect and HomeProtectPro, and to discuss what these are and who they’re for, I sit down with William Stovall, Senior Vice President of Marketing at VivintThank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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