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SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio Newsletter (8-18-25)My SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegararo, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin focuses on the possibility of the U.S. government taking a stake in Intel, Mark Zuckerberg's belief that smart glasses will displace the smartphone, Ford exploring new EV battery technology and the sunsetting of AOL's dial-up service Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech
2025-08-2247 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck Podcast (7-19=24)Stop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin, , Rob Pegoraro and John Quain take on Crowdstrike, a perceived drought of tech innovation, foldable smartphones, and Waymo's robotaxis Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart...
2024-07-2135 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck Podcast (7-5-24)Stop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalist Stewart Wolpin, where we discuss his series of articles for the CTA about the "sung" and "unsung" personalities that have littered the technology landscape Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter...
2024-07-0635 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck Podcast (6-21-24)Stop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My SmartTechCheck podcast with Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain recap Apple's WWDC 24, the Surgeon General's social media warning, Qualcomm "saving" the PC business, and an unusual TikTok suitor Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech
2024-06-2445 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastStop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My SmartTechCheck podcast with Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and Dwight Silverman opine on Apple's WWDC 24 and trends in the fixed wireless access (FWA) and broadband space Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2024-06-2040 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastStop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My SmartTechCheck podcast with Rob Pegoraro, and Stewart Wolpin and John Quain drills down on the passed TikTok divestiture law, the new FCC broadband labels mandate, and a recent study that warns smartphones are "killing" children. Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter...
2024-06-2032 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastStop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My SmartTechCheck podcast with Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain takes on NTT Research's Upgrade 2024 event, Apple's battle with the Department of Justice, new Sony and Roku smart TVs, and the new bi-partisan digital privacy bill Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on...
2024-06-2035 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastStop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My SmartTechCheck podcast with Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain where we discuss the recent Congressional vote on TikTok, Elon Musk's video streaming initiative to challenge YouTube, and insights on Hollywood and AI observed at SXSW Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on...
2024-06-2031 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastStop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My always entertaining SmartTechCheck podcast with Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain deep dives on Apple's cancellation of its car project, SCOTUS takes on social media laws, Qualcomm's FastConnect 7900 and other notable MWC24 announcements Aura Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter...
2024-06-2039 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart and opine on the biggest themes coming out of CES 2024 Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2024-06-2032 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJohn Quain, Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegoraro and I opine on the top tech stories of 2023: the meteoric rise of AI, Elon Musk and Twitter, the announcement of Apple's Vision Pro and 5G fixed wireless emerging as a significant broadband trendSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-12-2439 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJohn Quain, Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegoraro and I opine on Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite solution that may breathe new life into the PC space, Apple's upcoming "Scary Fast" event and the IRS Direct File program Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-10-2931 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJohn Quain, Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegoraro and I take on Elon Musk's feud with writers, the AI-related announcements at Adobe MAX and smart grids Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-10-1328 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJohn Quain, Stewart Wolpin and I take on iPhone Pro 15 overheating reports, the anti-trust action against Amazon, "oversharing" of data with smart home devices and Microsoft Copilot arrives in Windows 11 Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VeFZ85WmP0GPYTvKHnaNAFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-10-0231 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastI discuss the importance of the smart home with Nice's Paul Williams, Chief Product Officer at the CEDIA trade show for the builder communitySubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-09-1030 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastAn informative SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Dwight Silverman, Stewart Wolpin, and John Quain on the waning momentum of ChatGPT, legacy tech still with us and coming chaos to the streaming video content segment Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-08-1834 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastSuper SmartTechCheck podcast with Calix's Bob Carrick, GLDS's Adam Ross Hill and the City of Longmont's Juan Garcia when we discuss how proactive notifications can strengthen BSP relationships and customer satisfaction with subscribersSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-08-1631 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastA big shout-out to Walt Mossberg for a great #SmartTechCheck podcast when he shares a few great Steve Jobs and Bill Gates stories, as well as his thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro, and GenAIhttps://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-08-1455 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastMy SmartTechCheck podcast guests and I opine on: (1) Threads' momentum appears to slow down (2) Rumors around Apple's offering a ChatGPT-like capability(3) FCC's new #IoT device security label initiative Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-07-2236 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastGreat SmartTechChecik podcast with Infineon's Clark Jarvis where we drill down on how software plays an indispensable role in the company's industry-leading silicon solutions Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-07-1326 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastSuper SmartTechCheck podcast with John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin where we take on AirBnB efforts to recruit more hosts, AI detection woes, the legacy of the original iPhone and the consumer electronics slumpSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-07-0138 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastGreat to chat with Cityside Fiber's Jonathan Restivo and Calix's Gabe Peterson and Quanda Hunter on how both companies showcase the power of data analytics that drive broadband service provider growth, profitability and subscriber stickiness Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-06-2752 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastA "feisty" SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, John Quain, and AppleDsgn's Niels Van Straaten on the major themes coming out of Apple WWDC 23 Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-06-2046 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastA "feisty" SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, John Quain, and AppleDsgn's Niels Van Straaten on the major themes coming out of Apple WWDC 23 Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-06-2046 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastCryptocurrency security is something that is paramount in importance, and my recent podcast with Harpie's Brittany Mier y Teran drills down on how the company's solution can help avoid catastrophe Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-06-1934 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastToday's podcast is focused entirely on what we might hear at Apple WWDC 2023 on Monday, June 5th...along with Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegararo, and John Quain, we're thrilled to be joined by Hartley Charlton, senior editor at MacRumors.comSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-06-0342 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this week's podcast agenda: Supreme Court rulings on Facebook, Google and Twitter,; Kia and Hyundai settlement and their faulty stolen car software; and smart home privacy and security concernsSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-05-2037 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastProposed legislation aimed at curbing teenage social media use, common sense ways to regulate GenAI and the growth of tech manufacturing in India are all topics that are tackled in this week's SmartTechCheck podcast Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-05-0542 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastCalix's Bob Carrick and I discuss the importance of genuine industry standards and their benefits for both broadband service providers and subscribers as the smart home grows in breadth and sophistication Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-05-0236 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this week's SmartTechCheck podcast, Infineon's Sandeep Krishnegowda and I discuss the release of the company's new disruptive SEMPER X1 memory solution, which promises to be a game-changer in the EV and smartcar spaceSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-04-2027 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this week's SmartTechCheck podcast, Infineon's Sandeep Krishnegowda and I discuss the release of the company's new disruptive SEMPER X1 memory solution, which promises to be a game-changer in the EV and smartcar spaceSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-04-2027 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this week's SmartTechCheck podcast, we take on recent e-bike battery fires, a plea from tech luminaries to "pause" on AI, a cool new app called Rewindi.ai and the advantages of eSIMs Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-04-0745 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastHad the opportunity to have Infineon executive Adam White to join me on the SmartTechCheck podcast to discuss the company's recent acquisition of GaN Systems that is intended to solidify its presence in the power systems category with innovative energy-efficient and C02-reduced solutionsSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-04-0323 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastA quick SmartTech Check podcast interview with HP's Mary Beth Walker, the company's Global Head of Channel Strategy, where we discuss HP's Amplify Impact program and its sustainability commitment to its channel partnersSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-03-2316 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastThere's nothing more important than the safety of children, which is why this SmartTechCheck Podcast with Calix and Bark CMO Titania is so important.....parental social media monitoring can make all the difference; Calix's work with the BSP community and Bark stands out as a smart way to tackle cyberbullyingSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-03-2031 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this SmartTechCheck Podcast, tech journalists Rob Pegararo, Stewart Wolpin, John Quain and I talk up MWC 2023, the recent Supreme Court hearing on Section 230, the EU's pressure on Apple to open up iMessage on non-Apple platforms and what we can expect in new TVs this springSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin...
2023-03-1043 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this SmartTechCheck Podcast, tech journalists Dwight Silverman and Stewart Wolpin opine on the new Apple HomePods, the Biden Administration ban on Apple Watch, ChatGPT madness and whether Intel's Uniison app rises to the occasionSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-02-2536 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this week's SmartTechCheck podcast, tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and I discuss the commoditization of the smartphone market, tech industry battles with the Federal government, the rise of ChatCPT and Bard, and how the big tech companies are trying to reduce their dependency on ChinaSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart...
2023-02-1047 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJazzed to spend some time with Jason Krikorian, the co-founder of Slingbox, famed tech journalist Walt Mossberg and early Slingbox employee Sharon Rylander on remembering how the company came into existence and its legacy.Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2023-01-2842 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the top trends we saw at CES 2023, what we might see from Apple this year and whether the AR/VR device market finally goes mainstream in 2023Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com...
2023-01-1441 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the ongoing sage at Twitter, trends we can expect to see at CES 2023 and our thoughts on the Matter smart home initiative. Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-12-2342 min
SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with Calix exec Naylor Gray where he shares his insights on some compelling research that his company has done to define the attributes of durable subscriber experience, all based on feedback from Broadband Service ProvidersDownload the report at: https://communications.calix.com/pc-marketer-ebook-definitive-guide-to-subscriber-experienceSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow...
2022-12-1625 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin for an energized discussion on TikTok safety, Google's recent massive privacy settlements, Twitter and Elon Musk and whether CES will return to its former glory in January 2023Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-11-1834 min
SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with Crestron marketing executive Sam Kennedy for an insightful discussion on the company's recent study on interesting changes in the modern workplace Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-11-1030 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we take on OTC hearing aids, Starlink, LinkedIn user "experimentation" and macOS Ventura's very cool Continuity Camera featureSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-10-3126 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists John Quain, Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegoraro and Angela Moscaritolo take on the finalization of the Matter of interoperability spec, new smart watches from Apple and Google and the Supreme Court agreeing to take on Section 230-related social media cases Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter...
2022-10-0834 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists John Quain and Stewart Wolpin take on bugs with the new iOS 16, the benefits of "smart" air purifiers and disruptive new features in Bluetooth 5.2Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-09-2433 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and I recap what we saw at IFA 2022 in Berlin, opine on the Apple "Far Out" event that featured the iPhone 14 and the new Series 8 Watch modelsSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-09-1036 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and I discuss the merits of the recently passed CHIPS Act, the EV element of the Inflation Reduction Act and concerns about end-to-end encryption appsSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpinSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly...
2022-08-1931 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastAnother fun SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we take on the Amazon acquisition of iRobot, America as the worst cybersecure nation and the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 eventSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-08-1335 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me for an energetic podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we take on the FCC's crackdown on car warranty robocalls, Starlink, a potential U.S. government directive on smartphone port standards and the best notebook Back To School brands Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin...
2022-08-0544 min
SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin Nice Nortek Control's Paul Williams and I for a deep dive discussion on the opportunities and challenges in the smart home, Nice's recent acquisition of Nortek Control and smart home trends that should be on your radar screenSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-07-2934 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and Rob Pegoraro and I as we discuss Ring's video privacy, performing DIY upgrades to your PC, growing foldable smartphone shipments and the Boom supersonic plane designSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-07-2236 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin tech journalists Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and I as we discuss Elon Musk's decision to walk away from his Twitter offer, Apple and Jony Ivie go their separate ways, the death of traditional network TV and whether future cars will require subscriptionsSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on...
2022-07-1434 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin tech journalists Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegoraro and John Quain and I as we discuss disturbing hacking reports in smart homes, Netflix customer satisfaction woes, Amazon's acquisition of Grubhub and China's access of TikTok dataSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-07-0734 min
SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me and Calix execs George Wong and Greg Owens for an informative deep dive podcast on the challenges, benefits and opportunities for users and service subscribers that Wi-Fi 6E representsMore useful information to supplement the podcast: https://www.calix.com/solutions/techn... https://www.calix.com/platforms/exos/... Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https...
2022-06-3051 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists Stewart Wolpin, John Quain and I discuss inflation's potential impact on consumer electronics sales this year, Google's scary LaMDA sentiment and Twitter's new Note feature that allows 2,500-word blogsSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-06-2434 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalist Stewart Wolpin and I opine on the new version of CarPlay announced at WWDC, Apple's streaming deal with MLS and potential Federal legislation aimed at curbing anti-competitive practices by Facebook, Apple, Google and AmazonSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-06-1742 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists John Quain, Stewart Wolpin and I recap Apple WWDC22 and opine on the rumored Roku/Netflix merger, the upcoming January 6th hearings and NESN's new regional sports offeringSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-06-1050 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists John Quain, Stewart Wolpin and I discuss Apple WWDC22 rumors, how smart tech could. mitigate future school shootings, the impact that recent China factory shutdowns will have on new smartphone shipments and the recent Supreme Court decision striking down legislation aimed at allowing social media companies to be suedSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech
2022-06-0242 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin discuss how hybrid cars are losing their appeal, legislation that permits social media lawsuits when harm is caused and how "bots" are wreaking consumer havoc with hard-to-fine products Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-05-2743 min
SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastMy exclusive interview with Marco Trombetti, CEO and Co-Founder of Translated, a company focused on bringing 21st century AI technology to the language translation spaceSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-05-1830 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalist Stewart Wopin and I opine on a tale of 2 streaming companies (Netflix and Disney Plus), the iPod is "retired" and the promise of a "passwordless" future Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-05-1339 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastTech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wopin and I tackle Netflix's subscriber problems, rumors surfacing around a new voice assistant from Sonos and Dish's initial 5G rolloutSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-05-0529 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain where we unpack the issues swirling around his planned Twitter purchase Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-04-2839 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with HP's Ben Marshall, who is overseeing the company's subscription management service for Microsoft solutions and how HP is planning to differentiate itself.Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-04-2632 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin where we chat about the "dual" sides of Elon Musk, the New York Auto Show, foldable smartphones and the privacy dangers that data brokers poseSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-04-1439 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin where we chat about the impact of technology on Major League Baseball, the implications of Elon Musk stake in Twitter and the rumors around an iPhone subscription service offeringSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com...
2022-04-0929 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin where we chat about "The Slap" at the Oscars, Intel's Arc discrete graphics announcement, Meta's false flag attack on TikTok and Quantum battery tech potentially reducing EV charging times Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-04-0227 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we chat about Apple's misleading performance claims with its M1 Ultra, private space travel, tech aspects of the Ukrainian war and coming lower OLED TV pricesSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-03-2441 min
SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastDelighted to speak with Ella Leary and Erin Weiner, who are the chief organizers behind Dobra Przygoda, a Fundly-based donation program to help the proud people of Ukraine on a long-term basisSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-03-2140 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we chat about SXSW, consolidation with some of the big streaming services and EV demand spurred by the rise in gasoline pricesSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-03-1834 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we unpack the key takeaways from Apple's "Peek Performance" event from earlier in the weekSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-03-1137 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the role of technology in the Ukrainian crisis and how it might play how it might ultimately influence the outcomeSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-03-0447 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me with tech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin where we take on the crypto and EV Super Bowl ads, Chrome OS on Macs and PCs, 3G sunsetting and app side loading legislationSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-02-1736 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin me for a lively podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin where we opine on the Joe Rogan saga, the FCC "nutrition" label, Cellebrite revelations and Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-02-1140 min
SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastThe Z-Wave Alliance's Mitch Klein discusses the longevity and influence of the Z-Wave Alliance, which continues to influence the evolution of the smart homeSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-02-0829 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastAnother entertaining podcast with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain, where we discuss the recent removal of Neil Young's music from Spotify, the Keystone Kops rollout of 5G and Apple's iCloud synch tribulationsSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-01-2830 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastMy interview with Sam Geha, Infineon's Executive VP of Infineon's Automotive Division, where we discuss 5 disruptive "ingredient" solutions that the company is bringing to the automotive, smart speaker, air quality, smart voice and amplifier spacesSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-01-2434 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastMy interview with Shawn Slusser, Infineon's SVP of Marketing, Sales and Distribution, where we discuss the company's disruptive role in the IoT, smart home, automotive and "edge" computing spaceSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-01-1729 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists RobPegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain recapping CES 2022 and discussing TV buying tips before the Super Bowl Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2022-01-1440 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain discussing the rapid decline in attendees at next month's CES 2022, as well as what we liked and didn't like in tech in 2021 Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2021-12-3131 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro and John Quain discussing Apple's Digital Legacy feature in iOS 15.2, Apple's SEC tribulations, the Log4j security/vulnerability issue, the FCC vs. 5G and what we can expect from CES 2022 (if it happens)Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter...
2021-12-2336 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and CNBC tech journalist Kif Leswing as they discuss all things Apple: the challenges in covering the company, future product categories and Apple's posture on privacySubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Kif Leswing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KifLeswing
2021-12-1536 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin discussing the Disney + Beatles documentary, Microsoft "discouraging" Chrome downloads in Windows 11, Qualcomm's "always-on" camera vision and its privacy implications and Apple taking on Russia over in-app App Store paymentsSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2021-12-0834 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, John Quain discussing the myths and tips of buying hot tech products during the holidaysSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2021-12-0328 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena for discussion with renowned exec recruiter Mike Manoske to discuss his new book, "The Job Search Manifesto", and his tips on making a successful career pivot during the "Great Resignation"Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Mike Manoske on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestoJob
2021-11-1730 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, John Quain discussing hot tech news. In today's episode, we opine on the broadband element contained in the recently passed infrastructure law, Facebook's "woeful" Web summit, ransomware-related hacker arrests and the power gridSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin...
2021-11-1042 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain discussing hot tech news. In today's episode, we opine on Facebook's rebranding as Meta, old school streaming (OTT) techniques, security issues with compilers and the intersection between tech and climate changeSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https...
2021-11-0338 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain to discuss hot tech news. In today's episode, we opine on social media (Facebook) algorithms, Biden's FCC nominations, Samsung finally endorsing the Matter smart home initiative and corporate culture challenges with working from homeSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter...
2021-10-2743 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain to discuss hot tech news. In today's episode, we opine on Apple's Unleashed event held on October 18, 2021Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin
2021-10-2135 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain to discuss hot tech news. In today's episode, we discuss the release of Windows 11, smartphone vendors moving to their own proprietary chips/SoC designs and tech supply chain shortagesSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https...
2021-10-1335 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, and John Quain to discuss hot tech news. In today's episode, we discuss the Facebook whistleblower hearings, the Theranos trial, Amazon's Astro home robot and the "what if" Apple/Dell deal that never happenedSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on...
2021-10-0739 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastJoin host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, and John Quain to discuss hot tech news. In today's episode we cover how Apple and Google bowed to the Russian government by removing the "smart voting" app, if Starlink is the answer to our broadband access challenges, is "commercial" space travel is a real thing, and the release of iOS 15/iPad OS 15 - what are your best practices when upgrading?Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro...
2021-09-2248 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this episode, Mark Vena sits down with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, and John Quain to discuss Apple's September 14th announcements including the new iPhone 13 & 13 Pro, iPhone 13 deals and what consumers should be aware of, Apple Watch Series 7 (is bigger better?), and how the iPad Mini is no longer the "runt" of the Apple tablet family.Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com...
2021-09-1834 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastOn this episode, Mark Vena sits down with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain to discuss Apple back paddling on CSAM (at least for now), TikTok filters revealing coded bias, and Hulu & Disney streaming services increasing their prices. Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders:https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin Interested in the latest data-driven market insights on emerging consumer technology products and services?Subscribe to...
2021-09-1033 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VeFZ85WmP0GPYTvKHnaNA/featuredFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robpegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpinSubscribe to The Connected Consumer Podcast: https://www.connectedconsumerpodcast.com/For data-driven market insights on emerging consumer technology products and services.Join myself and tech...
2021-07-2833 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastSubscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VeFZ85WmP0GPYTvKHnaNA/featuredFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpinSubscribe to The Connected Consumer Podcast: https://www.connectedconsumerpodcast.com/For data-driven market insights on emerging consumer technology products and services.Join me for another great SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists John Quain and Stewart Wolpin...
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SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck PodcastThrilled to kick off my inaugural podcast with Elizabeth Parks, President of Parks Associates. In this podcast, Elizabeth and I discuss the company's origins, its 35-year history in the consumer tech space, and why actionable consumer data-driven insights are more important now than ever before.Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VeFZ85WmP0GPYTvKHnaNA/featuredFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Elizabeth Parks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/elizparksInterested in the latest...
2021-07-1321 minSmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio NewsletterSmartTechCheck Podcast (7-16-18)Join IEEE's Jay Iorio, Anshel Sag and Mark Vena for a robust podcast discussion about where AR and VR is headed.
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