Tech It Out

What a show this week! Free mobile phone service with TextNow, awesome websites with GoDaddy, and Amazon shows off new Fire TVs!

April 17, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Don’t just get a free phone number – TextNow has free phone plans for the U.S., too, and optional eSIMs for heavy data use. I catch up with TextNow CEO Derek Ting.Amazon has a wild new Fire TV called Ember Artline. These televisions showcase stunning artwork (when you’re not watching TV or playing games) and include a magnetic frame upon purchase. They also have amazing AI features, as you’ll hear when I sit down with Aidan Marcuss, Amazon VP of Fire TV, while in NYC.Despite its huge success, GoDaddy isn’t resting on its laurels. On what’s new, including an AI-powered solution, I have the pleasure of chatting with Amy Jennette, Senior Director of Integrated Marketing at GoDaddy. Tune in!Thank you to Visa, Norton, and SANDISK for your incredible support. Get a huge discount on Norton anti-malware at norton.com/techitout

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