Talking Tech
2,152 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 102 ratingsYour daily consumer tech news update, plus the latest gadget reviews and straight talk about how the latest tech innovations affect you, with USA TODAY's Brett Molina and Mike Snider. Discover more great podcasts from USA TODAY at usatoday.com/podcasts.
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Amazon Fresh's radical new shopping cart
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBAmazon is set to open its first Fresh supermarket in Los Angeles and it's unlike any market you've seen before. Jefferson Graham has a preview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Before you type "Link in Bio," listen up!
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBJefferson Graham's mom Judy is on a tear--what does "Link in Bio" mean anyway. And she'd like to tell you all about it on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The great laptop shortage of 2020
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBLaptops have become the latest commodity hurt by COVID and the trade war with China. Jefferson Graham explains on Talking Tech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pluto.TV gets pandemic boost
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBPluto.TV, the free streaming service, got a huge boost from the pandemic. Jefferson Graham explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: How to jazz up your Zoom presentation
August 23, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBICYMI: Communications expert Mimi Bliss joins Jefferson Graham to discuss how to jazz up your online video meeting presentation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Use iPhone or Mevo as your webcam with Zoom
August 22, 2020 14:28 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBInstead of that low resolution built-in computer webcam, why not opt for the great optics or an iPhone or a Mevo camera with Zoom. Jefferson Graham tells how to do that on Talking Tech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
DNC showed how to stage a virtual event
August 21, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBJefferson Graham has seen the future of live events, thanks to the DNC and argues this is a good model for trade shows to follow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 really cool Zoom add-on apps
August 20, 2020 03:27 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBJefferson Graham reports about 10 really cool add-on apps to enhance your Zoom experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 review
August 19, 2020 03:34 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBJefferson Graham reviews the Samsung Note 20 Ultra on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to jazz up your online presentation
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBCommunications expert Mimi Bliss joins Jefferson Graham to discuss how to jazz up your online video meeting presentation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5G is here, well, maybe.
August 17, 2020 03:19 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBThis could be the year of 5G, finally, but in reality, the service is still spotty and not that much faster than 4G. But Samsung and Apple could be changing that shortly, reports Jefferson Graham See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: a new kind of kitty litter, and it's only available online
August 16, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBPrettyLitter founder Daniel Rotman joins Jefferson Graham to talk his next generation, lighter and better smelling litter, which is only available online at http://www.prettylitter.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple wants even more subscriptions from you
August 15, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBWho wants to subscribe to an iPhone and Mac instead of buying one. That could be in your future. Jefferson Graham reports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ChaiFlicks for Jewish movie fans
August 14, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBBill Weiner, a co-founder of ChaiFlicks, talks about the latest new streaming service, aimed at fans of Jewish and Israeli films. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A new kind of kitty litter, and it's only available online
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBPrettyLitter founder Daniel Rotman joins Jefferson Graham to talk his next generation, lighter and better smelling litter, which is only available online at http://www.prettylitter.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Want to try out a camera? Lensrentals.com to the rescue
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBInstead of forking over $3,500 for the new Sony A7SIII, Roger Cicala from Lensrentals.com has a better idea. Check it out for $175 with a short-term rental. He tells Jefferson Graham all about the service, which delivers cameras, lenses and other tech gear directly to your door. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Don't fall for the COVID vaccine e-mail, please
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBJefferson Graham has words of advice: please don't fall for the COVID vaccine e-mail. It's a fake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Headlines: Apple off 25-30% with no WeChat?, Goodbye Toshiba
August 11, 2020 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBTech headlines: Apple sales could be off by 25-30% without WeChat, goodbye Toshiba, YouTube playlists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Talking Tech with Woz
August 10, 2020 03:11 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBApple co-founder Steve Wozniak joins Jefferson Graham to talk his 70th birthday celebration, how he's still an Apple employee and why he won't ever quit the company. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Scooter subscriptions with Unagi
August 09, 2020 22:40 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBDon't want to spend $1,000 to buy an e-scooter? How about subscribing instead? David Hyman from Unagi tells all.
Kids speak out about TikTok ban
August 08, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBKids speak out against President Donald Trump's proposed TikTok ban See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What's the problem with TikTok?
August 07, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBPresident Donald Trump has a thing against the most popular app for young people, TikTok? What's the issue? Jefferson Graham explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Headlines: Uber, TikTok and iMac
August 07, 2020 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBJefferson Graham has the latest tech headlines, with Uber's huge loss, TikTok's TV app and early reviews for the new iMac. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to make video meetings more real
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBHow to recreate the in-person meeting feeling online? Jefferson Graham has a few ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Headlines: Roku, Reels and Fold2
August 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBYour tech headlines: Roku's smash quarter, Instagram's TiKTok clone Reels and the Samsung Galaxy Fold sequel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Scooter subscriptions with Unagi
August 05, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBDon't want to spend $1,000 to buy an e-scooter? How about subscribing instead? David Hyman from Unagi tells all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Headlines: Mulan, Smart Closets and Apple Fellows
August 05, 2020 00:14 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBJefferson Graham with the latest tech headlines: Mulan goes to Disney+, Samsung's "smart" cleaning closet and Phil Schiller shifts to becoming an Apple "Fellow." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google's new bell to start the school day
August 04, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBWhen the Google bell rings, that means it's time for school to start. Jefferson Graham tells you why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google & ADT, Garmin and hackers--8/3 headlines
August 04, 2020 00:54 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBJefferson Graham has the tech news headlines for Monday 8/3: Google buys 6.6% of security company ADT and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Best budget phone: Google's new Pixel 4A
August 03, 2020 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBGoogle has finally gotten it right, with a phone that's better than the entry level iPhone, and priced to sell: $349. Jefferson Graham tells all on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Microsoft confirms: it wants TikTok
August 03, 2020 04:11 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBMicrosoft wants Tik Tok. Jefferson Graham has the scoop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: iPhone Photography awards
August 02, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBNew iPhones will be announced shortly, but Jefferson Graham argues that most of you won't need one. Just look at the winners of the iPhone Photography Awards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tim Cook had the best week in tech
August 01, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBA boffo performance on Wall Street and Capitol Hill gave Apple CEO Tim Cook the best week in tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AFTR for headstone webcam visits
July 31, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBJoe Schechter joins Jefferson Graham to talk about his new webcams for cemetery headstones, AFTR on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Winners and losers from Big Tech hearing
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBJefferson Graham runs down the winners and losers from the Big Tech Amazon/Apple/Google/Facebook DC showdown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to salvage CES for online - I have some ideas
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBThe CES show has canceled the physical presentation for 2021, due to COVID and is going online. How to salvage the show? Jefferson Graham has some ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Review: amazing TCL/Roku TV for $229
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBJefferson Graham is amazed at just how good the quality is for his latest purchase: a $229 43-inch TCL/Roku 4K TV set. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
iPhone Photography awards--do you really need a new iPhone?
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBNew iPhones will be announced shortly, but Jefferson Graham argues that most of you won't need one. Just look at the winners of the iPhone Photography Awards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: How does your computer know how old you are?
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBICYMI: Ever wonder how your computer knows personal info about you? Patrick Jackson from the security firm Disconnect has the answers, as he tells Jefferson Graham. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How does your computer know how old you are?
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBEver wonder how your computer knows personal info about you? Patrick Jackson from the security firm Disconnect has the answers, as he tells Jefferson Graham.
ICYMI: No links on Instagram? Try Linktree
July 24, 2020 12:49 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBJefferson Graham looks at three workarounds for getting your multiple links onto Instagram, Link Tree, Tap.bio and Camp.site See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Scrabble Alternatives
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBICYMI: With Scrabble Go down, Josh Bernoff fills in for Jefferson Graham with tips on great digital Scrabble alternatives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Make a will for free with Freewill
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBMany of us never get around to creating a will. To make it easier, the app Freewill would like to invite you to use their free tools. Co-founder Jenny Xia Spradling tells Jefferson Graham about it on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Find apartments faster with Pocketlist
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBSearching for apartments is tough, the good ones go really fast. If you're looking for a new place to call home, you might want to check out the new app Pocketlist, which says it can find listings before they become available. Nick Daze from Pockletlist tells all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Verizon's Comeback Coach
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBThese are hard times for running any kind of a business, but if you're a small business, listen up. Verizon is launching a new initiative, Comeback Coach, to help small businesses. Tami Erwin, the CEO of Verizon Business tells all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: "All Up," and the space race with J.W. Rinzler
July 19, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBAuthor J.W. Rinzler talks the return of the space race with Jefferson Graham. His new novel, "All Up," chronicles the origins of space travel back in the 1940s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I'm in love with my hard drive
July 18, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBJefferson Graham reports on his favorite new tech toy of the year - a tiny hard drive with no moving targets, yet room for 2 terabytes worth of data, the WD My Passport. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Documentaries having new life thanks to streaming
July 17, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBDocumentaries have found a new lease on life thanks to COVID and streaming, says Academy Award nominated producer/director Peter Spirer, who joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey, would you spend $99 for a new e-mail service?
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBHey, a new e-mail service promises a radical rethink of how we use e-mails, and it's not free. The cost is $99 a year--worth it? Jefferson Graham weighs in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"All Up" and the Space Race with J.W. Rinzler
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBAuthor J.W. Rinzler talks the return of the space race with Jefferson Graham. His new novel, "All Up," chronicles the origins of space travel back in the 1940s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.