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Michael Garfield breaks down the Tesla Roadster demo—is it the real deal or smoke and mirrors? Plus, ways to reduce political spam texts and calls, and the pros and cons of Wi-Fi calling.

Michael Garfield explains how Amazon collects information about you and how to review and adjust your privacy settings. Plus, why surge protectors need regular replacement and a review of the 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X pickup.

Is a foldable phone worth the investment? Michael Garfield breaks down the pros and cons, compares WiFi extenders with a whole-home mesh system, and shares four things to do before Amazon Prime Big Deal Days this week.

This week, Michael Garfield dives into the surprising ways smart TV manufacturers collect viewer data and what you can do to protect your privacy. He also shares practical ways to score free cloud storage space and breaks down the ideal viewing distance for your TV to get the best picture quality and viewing experience. Whether you're upgrading your home entertainment setup or looking to tighten your digital security, this episode has useful tips you can put to work right away.

Michael Garfield looks at why some carmakers are moving away from Apple CarPlay and warns about fake QR codes appearing on parking meters. He also explains VPN kill switches and shares what to watch for during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Even Realities founder and CEO Will Wang joins the show to discuss smart glasses without cameras or speakers, and Chefs for Farmers founder Iris Midler previews the food and wine festival coming to Houston and Dallas. Plus, Michael wonders whether Costco has become the new place to meet people.

Michael breaks down everything you need—and don’t need—to know about Apple’s new foldable iPhone. He also talks with the CEO of Even Realities about smart glasses designed without cameras or speakers and explains how to safely dispose of an old TV—and the one thing you should never do.

Michael Garfield looks ahead to Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, explains why MapQuest is suddenly the App Store's top free app and shares his firsthand experience with Amazon-owned Zoox as the robotaxi company expands its testing in Texas. Plus, how businesses are putting AI to work, the growing sleepbuds category, Southwest's move into airport lounges, United's gate-delivery experiment and a review of the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia.

Michael Garfield reveals which major retailer is finally accepting Google Pay and Apple Pay, reviews the Navee Birdie 3X robotic electric golf push cart, and explains why using a digital key for your vehicle may not be as convenient—or secure—as it seems.

Michael Garfield breaks down the possibility of camera-equipped AirPods, why your next phone might actually be your old phone, and the first setting you should change when setting up a new TV.

Michael Garfield, the High Tech Texan, shares student discounts you may be missing out on, seven ways to improve your phone signal immediately, and a breakdown of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to help you decide which AI assistant is best for you.

Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, spotlights the three must-have gadgets for back-to-school season, explains how SpaceX and Elon Musk are shaking up the wireless industry with new competition for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, and shares practical tips to keep your smartphone from overheating in your car during the summer. Smart tech advice, industry insights, and money-saving tips—all in one episode.

This week, Michael Garfield breaks down the U.S. government's decision to ban certain foreign-made robots and what it could mean for popular smart home devices like robot vacuums. He also sits down with ESPN historian Mike Soltys to discuss his new book, Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN, and the incredible story behind the network that changed sports broadcasting forever. Plus, are smartphones getting so expensive that leasing is the new normal? Michael explores Apple's new iPhone leasing option and whether buying a phone outright is becoming a thing of the past.

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