Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan Show

Digital Payments, Robotic Golf Carts & the Risks of Digital Car Keys

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.

Are Camera AirPods the Next Big Thing?

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.

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Student Discounts, Better Phone Signal & ChatGPT vs. Gemini vs. Claude

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.

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Back-to-School Tech, SpaceX's Wireless Push & Beating Phone Heat

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...

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Roombas, iPhone Leases & the Evolution of ESPN

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...

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The Future Is Looking You in the Face

Today on The High Tech Texan Show:  - Why we're in an anti-smartglasses movement right now - Bye bye passwords. Google now lets you take selfie videos for logging in - Review: 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport

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Privacy in the Digital Age

Today on the High Tech Texan show -  - Flock cameras 101: explaining how they work and effect your privacy - Why now is NOT the time buy a new phone - Year-round Daylight Saving is not the answer

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Happy Birthday America

Today on the High Tech Texan Show -  - How to take great fireworks photos - These are the reasons self-driving vehicles are being adopted so slowly. Do you trust them? - Just like vinyl records and cassette tapes, say goodbye to video game discs on...

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Father's Day No-Nos

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - Do NOT get these items for Father's Day. I'll tell you the right and smart things to get - Last-minute tips for Prime Day this coming week.  These deals are already online. - My time on the "pitch" at a World Cup...

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World Cup analysis

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - World Cup analysis with UK futbol expert Jai McIntosh - Every cool piece of tech I saw in China last week. You need at least ONE of these... - Amazon Prime Day is coming early. Here are the deals you need to jump...

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Do we really need that in the air?

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - Why it is imperative to travel with these 3 products  - Ferrari announces a $640,000 electric vehicle and gets yawns - A Texas-based airline announces a deal with a Texas-based high-speed internet service. Do we...

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What to pack for international travel

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - How to detect hidden surveillance cameras in hotels and public spaces - REVIEW: 2026 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate SUV - What to pack for international travel - VPN, eSIM, batteries and more

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Instagram's new Instants feature is not worth the effort

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - Instagram's new Instants feature is not worth the effort. Here's how to hide it. - Waymo and Tesla both recalled some vehicles that may affect you. Why so many issues recently? - REVIEW: 2027 Kia Telluride. A...

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Celebrating 25 Years!

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - Last minute Mother's Day gifts to make you a hero - How claim a part of the $250 million Apple iPhone lawsuit payout - How some kids are bypassing online age verification tests

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The greatest Mother's Day gift suggestions you'll ever hear

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - How to tell if someone is using Bluetooth trackers to track you - Why Sleepbuds are the next hottest thing you need - The greatest Mother's Day gift suggestions you'll ever hear

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The Tim Cook regime is over

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - The 4 most significant Apple products under the Tim Cook regime - How airlines will handle in-air phone and video calls - 3 tips on how and where to recycle tech products and gadgets

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Would you buy a car on Amazon?

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - Would you buy a car on Amazon? Here's why you may want to consider it - 3 tips on how to decide the best portable charger for you - An EV car that that can charge in 5 minutes. I'm in!

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Restaurants are starting to ban phones

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - How did Artemis II take those great photos? You'll be surprised at what cameras they used - Amazon launching a low-Earth orbit satellite network. An airline just partnered with them for high-speed WiFi. -...

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Would you fly to the moon given the opportunity?

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - Update on Artemis II mission - Would you fly to the moon given the opportunity? - 50 years of Apple - Are they really as innovative as the world seems to believe? - Car review: KIA K4

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MLB's new Automatic Ball-Strike technology

Today on the High Tech Texan Show: - MLB's new Automatic Ball-Strike technology explained - US bans foreign-made routers. Is it time to get a new one for your home? - A free website to check for scams

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