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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ICYMI: Facebook Portal review
November 10, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBICYMI: If you can get over putting a Facebook camera and microphone in your home, and letting the social network know who you called, how long you spoke and more, then you might be able to get comfy with Facebook's Portal TV, a device for video chat on the boob tube, argues Jefferson Graham. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wireless companies and their semantics
November 09, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MB$35 a month for wireless service? $750 trade-in for your phone? Really? And what about the throttling? The wireless companies play word games with us, as 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.
New Photoshop Camera app
November 08, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBAbhay Parasnis, the chief technology officer for software giant Adobe, tells about Photoshop Camera, a new smartphone app that uses AI to add fancy tools most pros opt for manually. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3D Audio in a headphone
November 07, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBWhen Jefferson Graham checked out the Hooke Verse 3D audio setup, he wasn't sure what to think. Is it wireless headphones. Or a microphone? Anthony Mattana, the founder of Hooke Audio, sits down with Jeff to set him straight 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.
Review: Amazon's high-end Echo Studio
November 06, 2019 13:25 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBJefferson Graham reviews Amazon's latest, it's most expensive Echo speaker to date, the Echo Studio, promising high end sound. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Review: Facebook's Portal TV
November 05, 2019 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBFacebook wants to bring video chat into the living room, and despite all the privacy pitfalls, Jefferson Graham is OK with that. He explains why 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.
Privacy alert! Google buying Fitbit
November 04, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBApple Watch sales just got a big boost from Google's planned purchase of Fitbit. Do you want your steps, calories and sleep monitored by Google? Jefferson Graham weighs in on the latest Talking Tech episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Amazon's free grocery delivery deal
November 03, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBICYMI: USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais weigh in on Amazon's new free grocery delivery offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Zuck the most hated person in tech?
November 02, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBMark Zuckerberg did not have a good week, as he continued to defend his unpopular stance on political ads. Which got us to thinking--is there a more despised tech CEO than Zuck? We look at the alternatives on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Subscribe to an iPhone?
November 01, 2019 13:34 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBNobody wants to pay $1,000 for a new iPhone, right? So why not just subscribe instead. Apple seems to be laying the groundwork for that one, as 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.
Amazon Fresh's free food delivery - but no succotash?
October 31, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBJefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais from USA TODAY test out Amazon Fresh food delivery, which is now free for select Prime members. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
HBO Max - what about cable?
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBWarner Media gave the world a sneak peek at its new streaming service, set to debut in May for $15 monthly, but there's so much content, Jefferson Graham wonders, what happens to cable? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Review: Amazon Echo Buds
October 29, 2019 12:30 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBJefferson Graham reviews Amazon's new Echo Buds wireless headphones, which looks to compete with Apple's AirPods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple TV + debuts this week
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBApple's TV + streaming service debuts 11/1 and 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.
ICYMI: Nude Selfies not a good idea
October 27, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBFreshman Rep. Katie Hill is upset an online publication posted a nude photo of her with a colleague. Jefferson Graham has a bright idea. Don't want nude photos published online? Don't have them taken. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Your verdict on Google Maps vs. Waze
October 26, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBWe asked, you responded. Which is better, Google Maps or Waze. Tune in to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More 1-day shipping items from Amazon
October 25, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBAmazon plans to get more products to us in one day for the holidays, but at what cost? Jefferson Graham ponders the question 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.
Nude selfies? Don't take them
October 24, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBFreshman Rep. Katie Hill is upset an online publication posted a nude photo of her with a colleague. Jefferson Graham has a bright idea. Don't want nude photos published online? Don't have them taken. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple's first Hollywood premiere
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBUSA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss Apple's recent Hollywood premiere for its new TV show, "For all Mankind.:" Was it like an Apple hardware product launch? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Waze or Google Maps? Which one is for you?
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBGoogle Maps keeps adding more Waze like features, which provoked Jefferson Graham to explain the differences between thew two navigation apps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Foodporn epidemic!
October 21, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBJefferson Graham says there's a reason why all these crazy food recipes are showing up at fast food restaurants and theme parks. Tune into Talking Tech to find out why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Facebook Portal 2.0 review
October 20, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham reviews the new Facebook Portal video chat device, version 2.0. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why can't I watch Netflix on my Roku?
October 19, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBRoku won't let you watch Netflix, Disney+ or Apple TV+ on its older models. Jefferson Graham explains why on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Uber Eats makes it easier to order
October 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBUber Eats has a new way to order, and USA TODAY's Kelly Tyko has the scoop 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.
Netflix's 64 million question
October 17, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBSome 64 million people tuned into season 3 of Netflix's Stranger Things. But will they stick with the streamer in the face of competition from Disney and Apple? Netflix thinks so. 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.
Google's new Motion Sensor
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBEdward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to fill in listeners on Google's new Motion Sensor feature for the Pixel 4 phones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Facebook Portal 2.0 review
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBJefferson Graham reviews the new version of the Facebook Portal, a video chat device and digital photo frame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google event preview
October 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBJefferson Graham previews Google's Tuesday event, where it's expected to introduce new phones and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: The Dark side of A.I.
October 13, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBUSA TODAY's Dalvin Brown talks about the dark side of artificial intelligence 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.
Streaming service showdown
October 12, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBDisney +, Apple TV + or Netflix? How to choose which streaming service is right for you? Jefferson Graham helps you find an answer 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.
Your boss is spying on you
October 11, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBYour e-mail, texts, inter-office communication and more are being looked at by your employer, probably. Jefferson Graham has the scoop 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.
Gmail or Whatsapp? Which is more secure?
October 10, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBWhich is the more secure method of communication, e-mail or texts? Jefferson Graham investigates 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 tech has changed restaurants
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBBernard Acoca, the CEO of the West Coast restaurant chain El Pollo Loco tells Jefferson Graham about the massive changes that have come to restaurants, thanks to technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The dark side of AI
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBUSA TODAY's Dalvin Brown joins Jefferson Graham to discuss his latest USAT story on the dark side of Artificial Intelligence. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/10/02/how-artificial-intelligence-bias-can-work-against-you/2417711001/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More from the island, and macOS Catalina
October 07, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBJefferson Graham returns to the island of Santa Catalina, where folks are super stoked about Apple's decision to call this year's software upgrade macOS Catalina. Randy Herrel, the president of the Catalina Island Co. 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.
ICYMI: How to streamline your subscription services
October 06, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBICYMI: How to streamline your subscription services, with USA TODAY's Nicole Carroll and Jefferson Graham See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I just cut the cord, finally!
October 05, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBFrontier Communications jacked up cable bill by over $500 yearly, and that was it--I finally cut the cord. Hear all about it on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ed Baig previews new Microsoft phone
October 04, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBEd Baig previews new Microsoft holiday products with Jefferson Graham 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.
Ed Baig on the Samsung Fold phone
October 03, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBSamsung has a new nearly $2,000 smartphone. Ed Baig checked it out. Is it worth it? He tells Jefferson Graham his verdict 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.
Apple Maps revamp better, but....
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBApple Maps has been rebuilt from the ground up, as part of the iOS 13 operating system upgrade, with definite improvements. But how does it compare to rivals from Google? Jefferson Graham weighs in 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.
Eero lowers prices for wifi home assist
October 01, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBNick Weaver, the CEO of Eero, the product that helps fill in wifi dead zones in the home, tells Jefferson Graham about the new line of products with lower prices 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.
Island residents excited about MacOS Catalina
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBApple is about to put the island of Catalina on the map, as the face of its MacOS Catalina software upgrade. Greg Bombard, the president of the Catalina Express boat line, talks to Jefferson Graham about his reaction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Scott Kelby and the history of Photowalking
September 29, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBICYMI: author and online photography instructor Scott Kelby had an idea 12 years ago that photographers could get together and take photos on a Photowalk. As the 11th annual Worldwide Photowalk gets under way on 10/5, Kelby explains the history of Photowalking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weekend edition: All those Alexa announcements
September 28, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBBret Kinsella, the editor of the Voicebot.ai website, sits down with Jefferson Graham in Seattle to help make sense of the 80 new products Amazon announced this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
No, Alexa will not stop recording you
September 28, 2019 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBAmazon recently announced new tools to let consumers opt-in to have their Alexa recordings automatically deleted. What it won't do is stop recording you. Amazon senior vice-president Dave Limp explains why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alexa chief's favorite Alexa skills
September 27, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBJefferson Graham sits down with Dave Limp, the Amazon senior vice-president who oversees the Alexa line, to ask a simple question - what are some of your favorite Alexa askills? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ring's Siminoff on lowest priced camera yet
September 26, 2019 15:25 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBJefferson Graham sits down with Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff to hear all about the new product lineup from the company best known for its video doorbell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The one showstopper from Amazon's Alexa event?
September 26, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBAmazon introduced 80 new products Wednesday for the holidays. What's the one show-stopper that got people excited? We asked 3 Amazon execs for their personal picks, Dave Limp, Jamie Siminoff and Nick Weaver. Listen to their verdicts on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Live from Staples Center - a stereo mix app
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBMixhalo has an app for better sound at live concerts. Company CEO Marc Ruxin explains and talks about the new partnership with L.A.'s Staples Center 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.
Preview: Amazon's fall launch
September 24, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBAmazon is set to unveil new products this week, all with an Alexa tie-in, and Jefferson Graham has the preview 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.