Tech Expert and Notable Technology Speaker – Katie Linendoll

The key to understanding how the Sleep Shepherd works is first to realize that the brain has an electric charge just like the heart.  We measure the hearts "electricity" with an EKG.  We can also measure the brain's electricity with an EEG.

I remember my sheer excitement when I was invited to one of the first computer classes at my elementary school. I felt as though the world of technology opened up to me, and I think those early days of computing really inspired my future in technology. Since I was afforded that experience as a child, today I am a big supporter of encouraging the next generation of girls into STEM professions. 

You've probably heard about the importance of exposing children to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or STEAM (with an added arts component) as early as possible in their developmental years. But in an age of digital distraction, how do you keep them engaged?

Walking in the footsteps of a true legend, Katie Linendoll visits Elvis’ Graceland. The second most visited historic home in the United States, Graceland has over 14 different areas of exhibits including The King's planes, army memorabilia and automobiles. Katie chats with Public Relations Coordinator, Libby Perry, about the historic landmark and the iconic Presley family.

The “most important tech reveal of 2017” combines luxury with technology, all within the showroom of everyday life.  Allow me to introduce the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid mattress.  I can tell you that for me, the experience of laying on this mattress was nothing short of an escape to luxury.  When you lie down, you feel the comfort of  the memory foam layers and support of the advanced coil construction. It’s a “wow” experience of what a bed should feel like at a luxury spa, but the best part is that it’s available for your own personal bedroom.

I cover a lot of crazy and over-the-top items when it comes to technology, so sometimes I forget that tech can also enhance our overall quality of life. We all love that companies are churning out the next big thing in innovation almost every day, but what about the technology that we can’t see? Ironically, there is a movement right now driven by companies and products aiming to educate us on just that.

We often think of technology as a piece of equipment we carry in our pockets or wear on our wrists, but next Tuesday, May 9, Mattress Firm will showcase a product with patented technology to help improve your sleep and overall quality of life.  It’s going to be the Most Important Tech Reveal of 2017.

Katie Linendoll chats with Nintendo NY Regional Manager, PJ Sadler, at the Nintendo NYC store, which he manages. PJ and Katie fire up a little Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, chat about E3 and Nintendo NES Classic Edition, and also take some fan questions.

I could not believe it when my sister, Emily, told me that she wanted to buy her first home. I remember when we used to play with our Barbie Dreamhouse and build forts together in the backyard! I was so excited for her, as this is such a major life milestone, but when she started explaining the financial process, I realized I had no idea how competitive the housing market is and how important it is to have a strong line of credit.

Memorial Day weekend and summer vacation time aren’t far away, so tech expert Katie Linendoll is on TODAY with the best new travel gear, including a folding beach wagon that lets sand go right through it and compression packing cubes that can store up to 13 dress shirts in the large size. She also shares a first look at Nintendo’s much-anticipated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe video game.

Katie Linendoll interviews Nintendo Regional Manager PJ Sadler at the Nintendo NY store the day of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launch for the Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was showcased live on TODAY show for a first TV look then Katie popped over to the Nintendo NY store in Rockefeller Center for this interview with PJ minutes later!

Join me for a fascinating discussion with Nintendo President and Chief Operating Officer Reggie Fils-Aimé. Reggie discusses his crazy past few months with the release of the Nintendo Switch console, which had record breaking sales, and also the launches of the NES Classic Edition console and the Super Mario Run app. Note that this interview first aired on Facebook Live with Katie Linendoll at the Nintendo World Store in NYC on March 9th.

Terry Fator is a ventriloquist, singer, comedian, impersonator and top headliner in Las Vegas. Often called the VOICE of Entertainment, Fator is best known for his win on Season 2 of America’s Got Talent. Fator just extended his 10-year 100 million dollar contract in Las Vegas and was recently named the Best Family-Friendly Show by Las Vegas Review Journal. Katie Linendoll sits down with Terry behind the scenes of his show at the Mirage to chat his humble roots, passion for Nintendo, and never ending love of performing.

Katie Linendoll sits down with Susan Reynolds, Vice President, Partner Ecosystem, IBM Watson Customer Engagement at IBM's annual IBM Amplify event in Las Vegas.  Watson might be best known for his remarkable performance on Jeopardy, but this was only the start. As a leading edge cognitive system, Watson is forging new partnerships between people and computers .  Susan discusses how Watson can help businesses better serve their customers, hospitals better understand their patients and retailers better target their audiences.

We hope you enjoy this rendition of "The Rising Sun" entrance theme of Shinsuke Nakamura WWE/NXT Superstar. This was inspired after watching violinist Lee England Jr. perform this at the NXT TakeOver in Brooklyn. The arena was lit! I decided to give it a different spin with the help of my super talent girlfriends. We shot this in a very cool and vintage spot in NYC :)

The Nintendo Switch has arrived to opening weekend record breaking US sales. Katie Linendoll chats with Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime about games, Netflix, virtual reality and the past twelve months of Nintendo unveils.

Tech expert Katie Linendoll visits TODAY with an array of great gadgets for spring. Among her picks: Wearhaus Arc headphones, which enable you to share your music on the go, and the Tip N Split calculator for instantly figuring out how to divvy up a restaurant bill.

Austin’s such a great place to explore the latest trends and innovations – and that was definitely true at the Capital One House @ Antone’s in the heart of SXSW where I spent a day immersed in learning about some of the latest digital, tech and design innovations in banking. I left the House to get some additional equipment twice and had a hard time getting back in – the true sign of a successful event! If you weren’t able to make it to Austin, I’ve put together a roundup of some of the best financial innovation highlights that were announced on location as another year of SXSW wraps up!

I’m not ashamed to admit that I take my loyalty programs very seriously. From Starbucks® to CVS®, I love finding digital tools to help me save money. Being conscious about money is smart and the way that I was raised. I remember sitting with my mom on Sunday mornings where we combed through the newspaper, cut out coupons and then arranged them in an accordion folder. Somehow my mom would manage to take me and my three older sisters to the grocery store and save us money at the same time!

Meet ENO, the first SMS chatbot from a U.S. bank created by Capital One and announced at SXSW. Katie Linendoll chats with Audra Koklys Plummer and Steph Hay on the character development and design that allows you to text a chatbot real-time questions on your finances.

I remember when I was little and my mom needed to deposit a check at the bank. My three sisters and I piled into the car and drove to the center of town. Once we got into the bank we all stood around the counter as my mom filled out the deposit slip. Then we lingered in the long line that wound around the lobby to wait for our turn at the window. If we were lucky we got a free sucker from the lady at the counter. It is amazing to think, in a different era how much time and effort it took my mom to complete just one banking transaction!

Stephanie Abrams, cohost of America's Morning Headquarters (AMHQ) on The Weather Channel, discusses new advancements in weather technology, her fascination with the universe, her thoughts on climate change and her cameo in the epic film, Sharknado 2.

Katie Linendoll showcases some hot new gadgets created to encourage young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

February has Valentine's Day, President's Day, and it also has Engineer's Week! We're looking at how these products inspire young girls to pursue STEM programs with Katie Linendoll.

For many Spring is already here! Katie Linendoll shows Stephanie Abrams and Reynolds Wolf a few awesome gadgets for the warming weather.

Tech expert Katie Linendoll stopped by TODAY to show us the most wackiest, yet practical, gadgets you can use in any type of household.

Is our heavily connected information society safe within the "Internet of Things?" How do we stop the rise of super sophisticated phishing schemes that have successfully hacked millions of users?  Tom Gillis, a former VP of Cisco Security and now the founder of Bracket Computing, a cybersecurity company, tackles these questions and also explains what the world’s largest financial institutions need to do in order to protect their networks.  Tom and Katie also chat about the cutting edge security software that Bracket Computing just unveiled at the RSA cybersecurity conference in San Francisco. 

There's a big disparity when it comes to men versus women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professions. As a techie since childhood, I've always been fascinated with STEM and even earned my networking certificates before graduating high school! 

As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, it has helped us achieve greater connectivity and productivity – giving us more time to focus on what we love. It is not only reshaping how we relate to the world, but is also making significant advancements in a number of industries.