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SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio Newsletter
Listen to Mark Vena's SmartTechCheck podcasts with the industry luminaries, noted tech journalists and surprise guests about today's hottest topics and trends in the technology space.
Looking for clear insights on today’s most urgent and debated tech issues? Tune into the SmartTechCheck Audio newsletter, available free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Each episode delivers sharp, no-fluff analysis on the stories that matter most --- straight from the frontlines of innovation and controversy…
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A "feisty" SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, John Quain, and AppleDsgn's Niels Van Straaten on the major themes coming…
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A "feisty" SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, John Quain, and AppleDsgn's Niels Van Straaten on the major themes coming…
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Cryptocurrency security is something that is paramount in importance, and my recent podcast with Harpie's Brittany Mier y Teran drills down on how the…
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Today'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…
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On this week's podcast agenda: Supreme Court rulings on Facebook, Google and Twitter,; Kia and Hyundai settlement and their faulty stolen car software; and…
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Proposed legislation aimed at curbing teenage social media use, common sense ways to regulate GenAI and the growth of tech manufacturing in India are all…
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Calix's Bob Carrick and I discuss the importance of genuine industry standards and their benefits for both broadband service providers and subscribers as the…
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On this week's SmartTechCheck podcast, Infineon's Sandeep Krishnegowda and I discuss the release of the company's new disruptive SEMPER X1 memory solution…
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On this week's SmartTechCheck podcast, Infineon's Sandeep Krishnegowda and I discuss the release of the company's new disruptive SEMPER X1 memory solution…
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On 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…
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Had 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…
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A 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…
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There's nothing more important than the safety of children, which is why this SmartTechCheck Podcast with Calix and Bark CMO Titania is so…
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On this SmartTechCheck Podcast, tech journalists Rob Pegararo, Stewart Wolpin, John Quain and I talk up MWC 2023, the recent Supreme Court hearing on Section…
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On this SmartTechCheck Podcast, tech journalists Dwight Silverman and Stewart Wolpin opine on the new Apple HomePods, the Biden Administration ban on Apple…
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On this week's SmartTechCheck podcast, tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and I discuss the commoditization of the smartphone market, tech industry…
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Jazzed to spend some time with Jason Krikorian, the co-founder of Slingbox, famed tech journalist Walt Mossberg and early Slingbox employee Sharon Rylander on…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Join me with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin for an energized discussion on TikTok safety, Google's recent massive privacy…
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Join me with Crestron marketing executive Sam Kennedy for an insightful discussion on the company's recent study on interesting changes in the modern workplace…
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Join me with tech journalists John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we take on OTC hearing aids, Starlink, LinkedIn user "experimentation" and macOS Ventura's…
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Join me with tech journalists John Quain, Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegoraro and Angela Moscaritolo take on the finalization of the Matter of interoperability spec…
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Tech 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…
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Tech 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…
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Tech 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…
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Another fun SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we take on the Amazon acquisition of iRobot, America as the worst…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Join tech journalists Stewart Wolpin, Rob Pegoraro and John Quain and I as we discuss disturbing hacking reports in smart homes, Netflix customer satisfaction…
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Join 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…
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Tech journalists Stewart Wolpin, John Quain and I discuss inflation's potential impact on consumer electronics sales this year, Google's scary LaMDA sentiment…
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Tech 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…
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Tech 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…
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Tech journalists John Quain, Stewart Wolpin and I discuss Apple WWDC22 rumors, how smart tech could. mitigate future school shootings, the impact that recent…
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Tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin discuss how hybrid cars are losing their appeal, legislation that permits social media lawsuits…
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My exclusive interview with Marco Trombetti, CEO and Co-Founder of Translated, a company focused on bringing 21st century AI technology to the language…
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Tech 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…
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Tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wopin and I tackle Netflix's subscriber problems, rumors surfacing around a new voice assistant from Sonos and Dish's…
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Join me with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain where we unpack the issues swirling around his planned Twitter purchase Subscribe to…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Join me with tech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin where we chat about the impact of technology on Major League Baseball, the…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Delighted 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…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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Jazzed to speak with CEO Kurt Avarell and. CXO Jeff Lyman of Ember, a Peter Thiel-backed startup focused on disrupting the vacation home market with a unique…
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Join 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…
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Join 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…
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The 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 home…
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Another entertaining podcast with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain, where we discuss the recent removal of Neil Young's music from Spotify, the…
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My interview with Sam Geha, Infineon's Executive VP of Infineon's Automotive Division, where we discuss 5 disruptive "ingredient" solutions that the company is…
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My 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…
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Join host Mark Vena and tech journalists RobPegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain recapping CES 2022 and discussing TV buying tips before the Super Bowl…