# Michael Garfield

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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.

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.

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.

#70 Fractal Rubik's Cube & the Big Machine

Michael Garfield is a futurist polymath who has worked everywhere from the KU Natural History Museum to the Sante Fe Institute to Mozilla to the Long Now. He’s currently with the AI Capabilities and Alignment Consensus Project. Oh, and he also has twenty years experience as an artist and musician. …

Breaking down the possible AI threats

A Texas expert on Artificial Intelligence is explaining exactly what the threats are from AI as there are growing calls to hit the pause button. Michael Garfield is the "High Tech Texan." He says there are a number of serious problems that those in the industry are worried about down the road.

Why Carmakers Are Ditching Apple CarPlay

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 …

Is Your Smart TV Spying on You? Plus Free Cloud Storage Hacks

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 a…

Rising Electric Bills and the Jobs Young Workers Aren’t Filling

Jimmy Barrett looks at why skilled trade jobs are going unfilled and discusses the rise in deaths among young adults. He also talks with Ken Head of Savant Energy about CenterPoint’s higher delivery charges, then joins Michael Garfield to discuss new fuel economy standards and what they could mean …

Foldable Phones, Better WiFi & Prime Deal Prep

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.

AI at the Ballot Box, Texas Midterms and the Hybrid Comeback

Jimmy looks at voters turning to AI for election advice and the reaction to President Trump’s comments about Iran. The Texas GOP chair joins him to discuss Trump’s San Antonio visit, polling and turnout in the Texas midterms. Michael Garfield explains why higher gas prices are driving renewed inter…