Best Tech Travel Geeks Podcasts (2024)

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Melissa Maker from YouTube’s ‘Clean My Space’ talks high-tech appliances, plus a 14-year-old inventor, Dinos Alive roars into Toronto. 39:07

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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 grandki…

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Tips to avoid getting scammed with NETGEAR, plus AI-powered golf simulations, laptops for content creators 39:07

5d ago39:07

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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 NETGE…

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Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler joins us to chat about his new book about ‘Singularity,’ plus how to fight back against ‘sextortion’ 39:08

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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. Cr…

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Zayo explains what a DDoS attack is and how to protect yourself (and your business) + a twist on kids headphones (it’s really cool) 39:08

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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, …

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Samsung doubles down on Galaxy AI and new devices, Segway launches a new robotic lawnmower, and more! 39:08

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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…

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Get the deets from HP Imagine + eSIMs for travelers, and new Fujifilm Instax camera and printers 39:06

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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, Fo…

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How to get discounted groceries with the ‘Too Good To Go’ app, plus Cadillac talks ‘Opulent Velocity’ futuristic car concept + more 39:07

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The “Too Good To Go” is a win-win: consumers can buy food for their family at a reduced price while stores/restaurants can monetize unsold food that’d normally throw out. I sit down with Sarah Soteroff from Too Good to Go North America. Turn your stash into cash! You probably have hundred of items you don’t use that you could sell and line your poc…

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‘Encore Presentation’ of Tech It Out, with filmmaker Kevin Smith, plus Hisense’s 100-inch TV, new dating apps, and more 39:07

2M ago39:07

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His name may be ordinary, but he’s anything but! 15-time moviemaker Kevin Smith joins me to chat about health and wellness tech, the 40th anniversary of the Mac, and more Hisense now has its 100-inch 4K QLED TV on sale. Hisense’s Lindsay Takashima shares what to look for in a new television We’ll learn about a music-centric dating app called Vinyll…

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A laptop that lasts up to 27 hours between charges?! I chat with Intel and ASUS at IFA in Berlin. Plus, “Smell-o-Vision” for your TV is here 39:07

2M ago39:07

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From IFA 2024 in Berlin, we learn about the Intel Core Ultra “Series 2” laptops, with Josh Newman, Vice President of Client Computing Group, and General Manager, Product Marketing and Management, at Intel Also at IFA in Berlin, I sit down with Galip Fu, Global Marketing Director for Consumer PC at ASUS. We hear all about its latest Zenbooks and Viv…

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Rings of Power S02E01: The Tenacity of Evil 19:35

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Season 2 of Rings of Power shows us a flashback of a moment in the history of Middle-earth during which Sauron seemed to be defeated and eradicated for good. Only to emerge again in another form at another time and place. We may get discouraged to see how humanity falls for the temptation of evil time and again. But Tolkien teaches us an important …

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Rock you like a hurricane – so long as your cell service keeps working. Verizon explains how. Also, IBM talk AI at the US Open. 39:07

2M ago39:07

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A storms a brewin’! Verizon’s Mark Paff, Director of Business Continuity and Event Management at Verizon, explains how the carrier keeps its network going in adverse weather The US Open is here, it’s a great time to chat with IBM on how AI is changing the game. We chat with Kristi Kolski at IBM Sports and Entertainment Partnerships You may have an …

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Back to school tech, Visa chats about its ‘digital emergency replacement card,’ and the force is strong with the new Star Wars game 39:08

2M ago39:08

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What happens if you misplace your Visa card? This is even more frustrating while traveling. Visa’s Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore, Head of Issuing Solutions, talks to us about this new (and free) service Ubisoft’s new Star Wars Outlaws game is almost here and so I sit down with actress Humberly González and Navid Khavari, Narrative Director on the game Te…

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The Break: Why Star Wars: The Acolyte Was Canceled; Lexar's Must-Have iPhone Accessory 32:12

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In this episode of The Break, I talk about the supposed cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte and about its implications for the future of the franchise in a radically changed media landscape. I also share my thoughts about a ground-breaking iPhone accessory that was launched on Kickstarter by Lexar. Check out my new landing page for my Storytelli…

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Save money on your hotel room AFTER you’ve booked it, with Pruvo! Plus, classic radio shows with Carl Amari & Roblox gets into movie tix 39:08

3M ago39:08

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Legendary radio producer and host Carl Amari joins us to talk about keeping ‘old time radio’ alive today, including podcasts and clubs that send you new episodes weekly Roblox has nearly 80 million daily active users – but it’s not just about games. Roblox’s Todd Lichten chats about buying movie tickets and experiencing the flick in unique ways -- …

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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Hero on a Mission and Dungeons & Dragons 32:29

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D23 gave us more information about what to expect from Disney when it comes to Star Wars, but not as much as I hoped. Skeleton Crew may bring an essential element back to the franchise. I'm wrapping up the UK series 'Life on Mars', I am almost done building the LEGO Ghostbusters Fire Station and I share my thoughts about Donald Miller's book 'Hero …

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Can you guess what’s the no. 1 VR game in the world? Also, travel hacks, the ‘Bubble Planet’ exhibit, and back to school gear 39:06

3M ago39:06

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Tech expert Mario Armstrong shares some “back to school” suggestions for students of all ages (and their parents) The most popular virtual reality game in the world? I’m joined by Kerestell Smith from Another Axiom, responsible for the massive hit, Gorilla Tag, which has exceeded $100 million dollars in revenue and with over 10 million players, say…

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The Break: Star Wars at D23; Tom Bombadil; Pope Francis About Reading; Retro Arch 53:30

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During my break, I look ahead at Disney's D23 Fan Event this week. Will there be new Star Wars announcements? Also in this episode: Daisy Ridley opens up about being diagnosed with Graves' disease Rings of Power season 2 will include an appearance of Tom Bombadil Pope Francis writes a letter about the importance of reading poetry and fiction Retro …

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An app that pays you for walking?! Plus, Intel rocks the Summer Olympic Games, two ‘Raptors Uprising’ stars talk gaming monitors, and more 39:07

3M ago39:07

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Glued to the 2024 Summer Olympics? What you won’t see on TV is Athlete 365, an AI chatbot for the 11,000 athletes, powered by Intel. Joining us to share the deets is Asma Aziz, Marketing Lead for the Americas at Intel. If you take walks around your neighborhood, how cool would it be to be paid to do so? I catch with Yves Benchimol, CEO of WeWard, a…

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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Star Wars Outlaws, Castlefest 31:56

3M ago31:56

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Disney has given us a first look at their upcoming live TV series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. I share my initial thoughts. I also talk about the TV series 'Life on Mars', I discuss the early reviews of the game 'Star Wars: Outlaws', and I talk about the upcoming Castlefest Fantasy Fair this weekend. Join my new community that replaces this Patreon …

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The Break: Planet of the Daleks, Demon Slayer, The Acolyte Season 2 and Rummikub 58:32

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In this episode of my podcast The Break I sit down for lunch and coffee in the center of Leicester as I review the classic Doctor Who episode "Planet of the Daleks", the anime series Demon Slayer and the future of the story of The Acolyte. I share my thoughts on the importance of rest even in times of high pressure. I talk about my experience playi…

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Furries are on Tech It Out! Learn all about this fascinating subculture. Plus, the ‘Be Fake’ app + Nex Playground gaming 39:08

3M ago39:08

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Fur real, I catch up with Gillian Martin (OakleysCreations.com) and her partner Samuel Rocazella (FursuitGlasses.com), who aren’t just Furries, but they also create and sell items for others to wear, including fursuits and accessories. Nex Playground is a motion-based gaming console. Get the scoop on how YOU are the controller. We chat with Nex’s C…

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The Break: The Acolyte Season 1 Review; books and prophesies 50:58

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During my coffee break, I review the first season of The Acolyte now that the series has wrapped; I talk about some of the books I read this week and I talk about the risk of seeing modern day events as fulfillments of Biblical prophesies or as signs of Divine intervention. Go to fatherroderick.com/storytelling to learn how you can get early access…

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Book Club: "How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying" by Django Wexler 41:52

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Bonnie and Felicia discuss the hilarious, edgy, filthy fantasy book "How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying" by Django Wexler. VERY recommended! Next month is Jenny Lawson's first memoir: "Let's Pretend this Never Happened". Look for the hangout in August! Promise! :)

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The world’s first official Pickleball videogame?! Plus, AT&T talks Samsung Ring (a carrier exclusive) & author Meredith Sinclair 39:08

4M ago39:08

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From new foldable and flippable phones to smarter smartwatches to a smart ring, AT&Ts’ Jeff Howard – VP of Mobile Devices and Accessories – joins us with the scoop on all things Samsung You knew this was coming: PPA Pickleball Tour 2025 – the video game – is now available. We’ll have a ball with our guest Bobby King, VP and GM of FarSight Studios C…

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Bonjour from France! Here at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked. We have a great show for you. 39:07

4M ago39:07

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From Galaxy Unpacked in Paris, I sit down with Blake Gaiser, Director of Smartphone Product Management at Samsung Electronics America. We chat about the new Galaxy AI-powered devices. Guitar players, listen up. We’ll learn all about the Jamstack 2 portable amp you can mount to your guitar – with a ton of tech under the hood – as we learn from Chris…

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The Break: The London Film and Comic Con, The Acolyte and Die Hard 47:36

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In this episode of The Walk, I walk along the Thames in London as I share with you some of the things I've been doing during my first week as a Digital Nomad in the UK. More information about my Storytelling Course and about how to sign up is coming soon!By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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The Break: Celine Dion, The Boys, Bear Grylls and Traveling with Tech 44:18

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The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…

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The future of payments with Visa! Also, the ‘Radio Retropolis’ podcast, JobSnap app, and more 39:07

4M ago39:07

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How we’re paying for things is changing – fast! We’re joined by Visa’s Mark Nelsen, Head of Consumer Payment Products, to share today’s (and tomorrow’s) transaction trends Those awesome radio plays popularized between the 1940s and 1960s are kept alive today with podcasts like Radio Retropolis. We’re joined by host Jim Romanovich, a radio/televisio…

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Undressing "Bridgerton": S3Ep5 1:03:11

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It's here! Tom and Felicia Undress "Bridgerton" ep 5 season 3: "Tik Tok"! We'll take a short break for the holiday and be back after July 10th to pick back up!

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The Break: Star Wars Fandom; Marketing and the Church; VR Nausea 45:20

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In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

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Details on a giveaway: an Intel-powered AI PC! Plus, Reolink cameras, drone shows, tech for seniors, and more! 39:07

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I’ll share deets of my Facebook Live chat, about “AI PCs,” on Sunday June 23rd and how I’ll be giving away a sweet Intel-powered Acer laptop First up on the show, we learn why drone light shows may be superior to fireworks displays. We’re joined by Pixis Drones and its President Bernard Ozarowski Learn about affordable indoor and outdoor security c…

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The Break: Doctor Who, Writing For A Living, Lego and VR Time Travel 41:41

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During my coffee break I share my thoughts on the new episodes of Doctor Who, I give you an update on my writing, coaching and travel plans, I talk about Lego and I share my recent experiences in VR.By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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It’s Episode 350! On the show: “AI PC 101” with Intel, Visa talks Gen Z expectations, and Tetris turns 40! 39:07

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We kick off today’s show with Maya Rogers and Henk Rogers from The Tetris Company, on the iconic game’s 40th anniversary. We look back and peek ahead, too! You’ve no doubt heard of an “AI PC,” so what the heck is it? We’ll be joined by Intel’s Robert Hallock, VP and GM of Client AI and Technical Marketing. He shares the deets on AI PCs and Intel Co…

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The Break: The Acolyte, Godzilla, The Princess Bride and WWDC24 41:30

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During my coffee break, I talk about how the first episodes of the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' touch me on a personal level. I also share my impressions of the movie Godzilla Minus One and I tell you about the surprising connection between Young Sheldon, Toy Story and The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! I also discuss the latest innovations App…

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Gadget gift ideas for ‘dads and grads’ + the CareAware platform for ‘aging in place,’ Wi-Fi 7 101, and more! 39:07

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Father’s Day is coming up June 16th, and so we look at a handful of gadget ideas for the dad (or grad) on your gift list this June Get the 4-1-1 on Wi-Fi 7 with TP-Link. We’re joined by Jens Hennings to break down the significance of this emerging wireless standard Have aging parents who want to live alone at home? We learn about CareAware, a new W…

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The Break: Star Wars The Acolyte 41:45

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During my coffee break this week I share my thoughts about the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' and about the upcoming 'Starfleet Academy' series. I also rave about T. Kingfisher's book 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking' and about a VR demo I saw that let's you walk around Hogwarts Castle. To conclude, I talk about my intention to live and wo…

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Best of the VivaTech conference – Part 2, from Paris. We talk AI for good, Acer’s latest laptops, and much more 39:05

5M ago39:05

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This is Part 2 of my broadcast from VivaTech, Europe’s biggest tech and startup show with 165,000 attendees. I’ll play 3 more interviews from the VivaTech showroom floor: Oncoustics AI, Mapped In, and Au-Zone Technologies. Acer stops by to chat about its AI-infused Swift 14, one of the first Microsoft CoPilot+ machines. I catch up with Eric Ackerso…

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The Break: Star Wars and Anime Life Lessons 37:15

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This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

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Book Club: "Final Girls" by Riley Sager 52:25

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Bonnie Burton and Felicia discuss many things, including this month's book "Final Girls" by Riley Sager! For next month's book club (June-Jul) we are reading "How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying" by Django Wexler! Join us on Discord to discuss!

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The Break: How Young Sheldon Approaches the Existence of God 56:35

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Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

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Bonjour! Live from Paris, it’s VivaTech 2024! We talk AI on this first of two special ‘Tech It Out’ episodes 39:07

5M ago39:07

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This is Part of 1 of my broadcast from VivaTech, billed as Europe’s biggest tech and startup show. We kick things off with Trusting Pixels and its founder, Alexander Jacquet, about how its AI can detect manipulated and misleading videos from advertisers. Why is your baby crying?! We’re also joined by Charles Onu, CEO and Co-Founder of Ubenwa Health…

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How to track (and retrieve) your stolen car! Plus, Metro by T-Mobile drops a crazy “free phone” deal, a new real estate platform, and more! 39:07

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I catch up with Invoxia’s CEO, Clément Moreau, on how its GPS tracking system works to find your stolen car – and other tips to preventing car theft Learn about a new prepaid plan with Metro by T-Mobile, involving a new smartphone every year. We’ll get the 4-1-1 from Clint Patterson, Prepaid Chief Marketing Officer Looking to buy or sell your home?…

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The Break: Rings of Power Season 2, The Hunt for Gollum and Mastering Notion 34:42

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This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

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The Break: Baby Reindeer Gets Real; How Gaming Helps My Health; Apple's iPad Pro Misfire 34:01

6M ago34:01

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In this episode of The Break, I take you outside for a visit to my local Italian ice cream parlor. I talk about what happened after the real stalker whose story was used as an inspiration for the Netflix TV-series 'Baby Reindeer' came forward and agreed to an interview with Pierce Morgan. I also share how a couple of life-style changes allow me to …

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SanDisk launches first-of-its kind drive + Amazon talks pet tech, celeb Kevin Wendt on air purifiers, and IBM on AI 39:08

6M ago39:08

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SanDisk Desk Drive fuses huge capacity with fast speeds! Learn all about it here first, with Christina Garza, Director of Product Marketing at Western Digital Bachelorette alum and firefighter Kevin Wendt drops by to talk about the first air purifier from LG Have dogs or cats? Amazon’s Melissa Mohr, Director of Smart Home, is a guest on Tech It Out…

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The Break: New iPads, the Ascension, Star Wars and Baby Reindeer 1:10:35

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In this episode of The Break I talk about Apple's new iPads, about Speechify and other text-to-speech technologies, I review the end of The Bad Batch and the beginning of Tales of the Empire, I talk about the Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' and I explain why catholics celebrate the feast of the Ascension and why it matters.I also announce the next cha…

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