Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan Show
Michael Garfield's High Tech Texan program is heard 11 am to 1 p.m. weekends on KPRC AM 950.
How Spotify determines your listening age and why you are OLD
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
How Spotify determines your listening age and why you are OLDA great Texas getaway - GeorgetownHoliday gift guide for all ages - drones, cars, liquor
These are the early Black Friday deals you need
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
These are the early Black Friday deals you needWhy you should consider Sling TV's one-day pass for $1Why Ford is selling pre-owned vehicles on Amazon
How to get your YouTube TV $20 credit
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
How to get your YouTube TV $20 creditApple launces a Digital ID that can be used for TSA entry (finally!)Review:Â OnePlus smartphone. Best phone battery life ever?
Sora Video Ai app just released for Android
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Breaking down the Disney/ABC/ESPN vs YouTube TV dispute. What to do.Review: Tern Vektron S10 eBike. The only way to rollSora Video Ai app just released for Android. Amazing features but beware of the self-created deepfakes.
Should you download the new ChatGPT browser?
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Review: HOVERAir X1 ProMax, one of the simplest drones to use and controlShould you download the new ChatGPT browser?Review: RAM 2500 Rebel Crew cab is a beast of a truck
How to prepare for the future
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Can the internet really be taken down by an Amazon server outage? How to prepare for the futureHow to spot a fake AI videoEV sales are slowing down but electric bikes are the new rage. How to buy one.
Flying Faster: United’s New Starlink WiFi and the Gadgets Worth Testing
Today on The High Tech Texan Show: We put United Airlines’ new Starlink high-speed WiFi to the test—how fast is it, and what’s the real cost? Find out if your smartphone is truly waterproof or just pretending to be. Plus, reviews of the Vantrue N5S dashcam and the ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device. All that and more from the show that keeps you plugged in, powered up, and ahead of the tech curve.
Prime Day Fails and Driveway Wins
Today On The High Tech Texan Show:Â
- Amazon Prime Day Deals gone bad
- Review - 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor
- How to buy an outdoor security webcam
A workaround to get an EV "tax credit" now that the deadline has passed
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
A workaround to get an EV "tax credit" now that the deadline has passedReviews: Vantrue N5S dashcam, Yarbo robot lawnmowerBest deals to get this week for the final Amazon Prime Days of the year
The best/worst streaming sticks on the market today
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
The best/worst streaming sticks on the market todayAmazon Prime Big Deal Days products already on sale ahead of Oct. 7Review: 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum
Auto Reviews:Â Nissan Z, Ford Mustang Mach-E
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
These deals are already on sale 2 weeks before Amazon's next Prime DaysMeta launches the next gen of new wearable glasses which could change everythingAuto Reviews:Â Nissan Z, Ford Mustang Mach-E
How long can I go without reviewing the new batch of iPhones?
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
How long can I go without reviewing the new batch of iPhones? (surprisingly long)How to watch the NFL Sunday Ticket without paying a subscriptionWith 2 weeks to go before EV tax credits expire, here is a guide to see if now is a good time to buy
Once and for all: Is your phone listening to you?
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Once and for all: Is your phone listening to you?How to hide your number when calling someone and how to reverse number lookupAmazon is ending a big benefit for prime numbers at the end of September.
Last-minute streaming deals for football season TV watching
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Last-minute streaming deals for football season TV watchingBet on everything...why prediction market apps are flourishing and legalEV demand is surging, at least for the next 32 days. Here's why...
How to get a pool installed in your yard in under 3 hours
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
How to get a pool installed in your yard in under 3 hoursLearn how to FaceTime video chat between an iPhone and an Android phoneREVIEW: 2025 RAM 2500 Limited Longhorn and what DEF is
AOL dial-up service is ovah
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
AOL dial-up service is ovah. What to do if you still want slow, cheap internet serviceWhy banning cell phones in school is not the best ideaDeals on NFL Sunday Ticket and freebies for college students
Why VPNs and eSIM cards for you phone are a must-have
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Back-To-School: Get these FREE software apps and service for studentsJust how far can an EV go on a single charge? A world record was just brokenWhy VPNs and eSIM cards for you phone are a must-have
Bluetooth tracker for your kids' shoes
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Back-To-School ideas including a Bluetooth tracker for your kids' shoesInterview: Airalo eSim may be the solution to your communication needs when traveling internationallyWhy the NFL's new virtual measuring system still doesn't cut itÂ
Must have Back-To-School items your kids need
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Must have Back-To-School items your kids need (all grades)Google's new app lets you virtually try on clothes. But do they make your butt look big?How using a digital TV antenna can save you money and produce higher quality video
What to do when your phone overheats in the sun
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
What to do when your phone overheats in the sunHow to sign up for the new Starlink satellite cell service next weekDeep dive into the Hawk Eye camera system overtaking MLB, NFL, tennis and more. End of umps and refs?
Items you need NOW to build your emergency preparedness kits
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Items you need NOW to build your emergency preparedness kits for home and carAmazon Prime deals you can still take advantage ofSatellite service to your cell phone is coming soon. How to sign up now.
Be on alert for potential cyber-security attacks
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Be on alert for potential cyber-security attacks. What to know and what to do NOWListen to this AI generated voice. You won't believe how simple it is to recreate celebrity voices with this free appReviewing the 5 new DQ Blizzard summer flavors
How to stop trackers from collecting your health data
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Trump Mobile? Just stay away from it allHow to stop trackers from collecting your health data REVIEWS: A robot lawn mower; 2025 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X truck
Father's Day Ideas
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Last-minute Father's Day gifts you should consider buying dear ol' dadWhy Texas is now the hotbed for self-driving ride-share car services The best photo editing apps to make your pics look professional
Father’s Day Finds
Should minors be banned from social media?
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Should Texas pass a law that bans minors under 18 from social media?Self-driving ride share vehicles coming to Texas soon. Would you ride in one?Car reviews: Nissan Frontier midsize truck, the incredibly tiny Mazda Miata Club RF
Apple may owe you money
Todayy on the High Tech Texan Show:
Apple may owe you money. Here's how to claim it...Google has a solution for those "unpaid toll" text scamsThe ONE smart home gadget you need
How thin do we need phones to be?
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Samsung announces the super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge phone. But how thin do we need phones to be?Review: the super huge and super expensive Infiniti QX-80 SUVTraditional TV networks like ESPN and FOX are now offering direct-to-consumer streaming services. Worth it?
Crazy Mother's Day Gifts
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Craziest tech Mother's Day gifts you've ever heard ofWhat to buy NOW in anticipation of the higher tariffsREVIEW: Why the 2025 Subaru Forester may be the best buy right now
Back from China!
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Back from China visit; my thoughts and interviews on the tariff warsMother's Day tech gifts to get NOW before prices escalateNational Password Day raises questions of why we still use this antiquated process
The 1 smart home device that you absolutely need
Today on the High Texan Show:
What the pause in tech product tariffs means for you NOW
The 4 things to pack when traveling internationally to protect your data
The 1 smart home device that you absolutely need
Best ways to find a data plan for international travel!
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
What these tariff means now for buying or holding off on productsBest ways to find a data plan for international travelCar reviews: 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line, self-driving rideshare services
What the new tariffs mean for you NOW!
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
What the new tariffs mean for you NOW! Is NOW the time to quickly buy cars and tech products?Tips to pre-order the super-hot Nintendo Switch 2CAR REVIEWS: 2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X
What to buy NOW to prepare for tariffs and price hikes
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
What to buy NOW to prepare for tariffs and price hikesHow to delete your 23andMe data now that the company is bankruptWIN one of 3 Roborock wet-and-dry vacuums!
A New TV or Projector?
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
March Madness may be the time for a new TV. A projector may be a better bet. My tips....Amazon is about to change a big privacy setting on your Echo devices. Time to switch to a new smart speaker?Car review: the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona ScatPack. Is it still a muscle car if there is no sound?
The real reason Southwest Airlines stopped their "2 Bags Fly Free" policy
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
The real reason Southwest Airlines stopped their "2 Bags Fly Free" policyTesla take a dive yet the EV market continues to grow. Some brands you should look at.Where to sell your used gadgets for a ton of money
Skype is shutting down, what's next?
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Why Skype is shutting down and the best alternativesGoogle making it easier to remove your personal in from the webSelf-driving ride-share vehicles have officially launched in Texas. Do you trust them?
Apple is building in Houston
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Apple building huge server warehouse in Houston. Does this mean more local jobs?Amazon finally announces an update for Alexa. But is too late because we use so many other virtual assitants?TV streaming options that won't cost you a lot of money
Is the new OnePlus Watch 3 the best smart watch ever?
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
Is the new OnePlus Watch 3 the best smart watch ever? I certainly like it.Car reviews: Toyota Crown, Kia K4 sedansThe SNL50 left a lot to be desired. Here's what I'm hoping for on SNL60
Be wary of what information you share with AI
Today on the High Tech Texan Show:
How this Super Bowl will change the business of free/paid TV sportsT-Mobile launches *free* Starlink satellite service for all data carriersWhy you need to be careful what info you share to AI apps and companies
