SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio Newsletter

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 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

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 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

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, 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

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 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

Join 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

Join 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.com/stewartwolpin

Join 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

Join 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

Join 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

Join me a great interview with Crestron's new CEO and President, Dan Feldstein

Join 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

Join 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 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin

Join 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://twitter.com/stewartwolpin

Join 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.com/stewartwolpin

Join 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

Join 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://twitter.com/stewartwolpin

Join 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin

My interview with Anson Liang, CEO and Founder of Generark, a startup that is responding to the challenges of the unstable power grid with innovative, smart solar generators for home and apartments

Join 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 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpinInterested in the latest data-driven market insights on emerging consumer technology products and services? Subscribe to The Connected Consumer Podcast: https://www.connectedconsumerpodcast.com

On 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/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 TheConnected Consumer Podcast: https://www.connectedconsumerpodcast.com

On 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 The Connected Consumer Podcast: https://www.connectedconsumerpodcast.com

In this SmartTechCheck podcast, journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, Parks Associates Research Analyst Liam Gaughan and I take on rumors around the new iPhone 13, Bill Maher's broadside on Apple, how OTT is now only changing how we consume video but the creative storytelling process itself, and Rob Pegoraro's "Wireless Run" between Baltimore and Atlanta.

In this SmartTechCheck podcast, journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, Parks Associates Research Analyst Liam Gaughan and I take on rumors around the new iPhone 13, Bill Maher's broadside on Apple, how OTT is now only changing how we consume video but the creative storytelling process itself, and Rob Pegoraro's "Wireless Run" between Baltimore and Atlanta.

This lively SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain covers the announced delay of the "Matter" smart home initiative, why ISPs need to step up their role in cybersecurity assistance to its subscribers, Tesla and its ongoing autonomous driving challenge, and the 40th anniversary of the original IBM PC.

Today's SmartTechCheck podcast with John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin focuses on what's holding up the appeal of 8K TVs, how much cord-cutters are saving compared to Pay TV subscriptions, the ongoing debate on Internet regulation, and Apple's plan to address child pornography

Another great SmartTechCheck podcast with my Parks Associates colleagues Steve Nason, Paul Erickson and Liam Gaughan where we opine on consumer "stacking" of OTT services, cloud gaming, "niche" video content, and the windowing of online releases of major theatrical releases. Something for everyone!

Subscribe 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 journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, and John Quain, as we discuss the controversial Right To Repair issue, Verizon's shady streaming TV app pricing, net neutrality and surging E-bike sales.

Subscribe 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 where we discuss online video content discoverability challenges, smartphone spyware revelations, the havoc that chip shortages are causing and the importance of in-person tech events.

Thrilled 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 data-driven market insights on emerging consumer technology products and services?Subscribe to The Connected Consumer Podcast: https://www.connectedconsumerpodcast.com/

A special edition of the SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Dwight Silverman, Rob Pegoraro and John Quain where we discuss the most important items coming out of Apple's WWDC 21

Join me for a great podcast with Megan Powell, Calix's Director of Product Marketing, where we discuss the company's value proposition with service providers and users with their home network security

Another great SmartTechCheck podcast where noted tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain, Stewart Wolpin and I discuss the recent JBS (meat supplier) hack, the ongoing Roku/Google (YouTube) fight, Google's decision to charge more for its 15GB storage limitation with its Photos' service and the upcoming Apple WWDC 2021 event.

Here's my podcast with Philipp Sonnleitner, founder of MikMe, a company that is addressing the needs of the podcast and work from home markets with innovative but easy to use professional-grade microphone solutions

Please join me for another great SmartTechCheck podcast with noted tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and Rob Pegararo where we discuss the Apple/Epic trial, Google I/O, Microsoft's cancellation of Windows 10X and, other topics

Join me for a great podcast with Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain where we opine on the Apple vs. Epic court battle, the new Connectivity Standards Alliance, foldable phones and the rash of ransomware attacks in 2021

Excited to chat with Noopl CEO Tim Trine about his company's innovative new product that is designed to dramatically improve your hearing ability in noisy ambient environments

My latest SmartTechCheck podcast with HP execs Anneliese Olson and Xavier Garcia where we discuss the disruptive aspects of HP+, a new cloud-based ecosystem that is secure, productive and uniquely sustainable

Another SmartTechCheck podcast where I discuss the Apple SpringLoaded event and dissect the new AirTag, iMac and iPadPro announcements with noted tech journalist Rob Pegoraro

Join me for my weekly podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the biggest consumer tech topics of the week

Join me for my weekly podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the biggest consumer tech topics of the week

Join me for my weekly podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the biggest consumer tech topics of the week

Want to know what veteran tech journalist Walt Mossberg's view of the smart home is? His thoughts and comments will surprise you...here's my new podcast with Walt

Join me for an interesting podcast with the exec leaders at Superior Sensor about their role in bringing great "smart" solutions across multiple product segments utilizing their breakthrough sensor technology

Join me for a spirited New Year's Eve podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin about some of the big consumer "hits" and "misses" in 2020, and a few predictions about 2021

Always great to chat with John Clancy, Crestron's VP of the company's Residential Business, about his take on how the pandemic has influenced the company's smart home strategy, including what we might expect in the future

Excited to have a great chat with Dwight Silverman, the Houston Chronicle's longtime tech columnist, about the new Apple iPhone Pro 12 Max and the new Apple Macs featuring Apple's first generation "Apple Silicon" technology

Join me for an informative podcast with Ranjan Singh, EVP of Product and Technology at Crestron, where we discuss what companies and management teams need to know and prepare for to ensure business continuity and success in a post-COVID19 world

Join me for a great podcast about the recently announced iPhone 12 models with Dwight Silverman, the long-time tech journalist at the Houston Chronicle

My podcast with noted tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain about this week's Apple iPhone 12 announcement

My podcast with HP execs ShivaunAlbright and Guillaume Gerardin on the important (and innovative) work that the company is doing in the print security area and the announcement of enhancements to their Bug Bounty Program