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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iPhone 11 Pro: camera review
September 23, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBFor the first time in years, there is a massive difference in photographic quality between the new iPhone 11 Pro and previous models. 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.
Tech tips - how to streamline your subscription services
September 21, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBHow to streamline your subscription services? Jefferson Graham weighs in with USA TODAY editor-in-chief Nicole Carroll 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.
Echo Auto is not ready for drive time
September 20, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBWe got a hold of the Amazon Echo Auto device to bring Alexa to the car and know this to be true - it's not ready for drive time. 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.
Review: Google Nest Hub Max
September 19, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBJefferson Graham reviews Google's revamped Nest Hub Max 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.
Talking Alexa
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBJefferson Graham talks all things Alexa with Nicole Carroll, the editor-in-chief of USA TODAY and an active Amazon Echo user on Talking Tech. What are some of the most useful commands, and what's up with the new Auto service? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Part 2 with OpenPath - the user experience
September 17, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBIn part 2 of our look at OpenPath, a company that looks to replace the key or badge with an app, Jefferson Graham talks to rabbi Joshua Kalev of CTJ in Manhattan Beach about how he uses the service for a more secure entry to his synagogue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
OpenPath to replace badges with app
September 16, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBOpenPath wants to replace the key and secure badge for entry with an app-based solution. CEO Alex Kazerani sits down with Jefferson Graham to explain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How Apple TV+'s bare cupboard compares
September 15, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBJefferson Graham compares the $5 monthly offering of just 8 shows and a documentary on Apple TV + to the competition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Photowalking in Hawaii
September 14, 2019 21:08 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBJefferson Graham is in Hawaii this week, where he's been doing lots of Photowalking, in search of the best shots on the island of Oahu. Intrigued? He explains on Talking Tech how he goes about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
El Pollo Loco goes crazy for augmented reality
September 14, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBEl Pollo Loco CEO Bernard Acoca sits down with Jefferson Graham to tell why the west coast restaurant chain is turning to augmented reality to help discover the lost murals of Los Angeles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Those $#@!% hidden travel website fees
September 13, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBJefferson Graham is furious at the hidden fees in travel websites for hotels and misleading search results for airlines. On Talking Tech, he points out some of the worst offenders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cool Android alternatives to iPhone 11
September 12, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBMaybe you're not enthralled with the new iPhone 11, want to save money or just invested in Android. Jefferson Graham has some tips on cool Android alternatives 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 event - the biggest story was TV +
September 11, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBJefferson Graham weighs in on the Apple 2019-2020 update, with new iPhones, Watch and iPad, but the biggest story was the TV + entertainment service, he believes. Find out 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.
Is $1,000 too much to spend for a phone? We don't think so
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBJefferson Graham argues that smartphones, even at $1,000, aren't overpriced. Hear him out 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 now rules music
September 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBStreaming now represents 80% of music revenues. That was fast, reports 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.
ICYMI: Steller for telling travel stories
September 08, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBICYMI: Richard Bangs joins Jefferson Graham to tell about a different way of telling a travel story, vs. Instagram, on the re-booted Steller app. Put photos, videos and text together in one app that's not cluttered with other topics. That's his pitch. Listen on Talking Tech. http://www.steller.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Your hopes for next iPhone
September 07, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBWe asked, you answered. Jefferson Graham reports on your hopes for the next iPhone 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.
YouTube messed up again, with kids
September 06, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBYouTube just settled with the FCT over exploiting kids, but Jefferson Graham doesn't think that will solve the problem. 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.
New Rode Wireless Go microphone for video
September 05, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBJefferson Graham is in love with Rode's new Wireless Go microphone. He explains why on Talking Tech. Latest video: https://youtu.be/LqOKurm1NJY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spruce up old iPhone instead of buying new one
September 04, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBThere's no need to shell out $1,000 for a new iPhone. A few tweaks, and your old phone can be almost as good as new, 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.
Make a photo book in less than 10 minutes
September 03, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBSummer's over, so Jefferson Graham has a project for you. Make a photo book of summer memories--in less than 10 minutes. He's got some tips on how to make that happen, 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: Wait for 5G at least `til 2020
September 02, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBJefferson Graham weighs in on the hype about 5G, those "blazing fast" new mobile networks which aren't ready for prime time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Steller for telling travel stories
September 01, 2019 16:30 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBRichard Bangs joins Jefferson Graham to tell about a different way of telling a travel story, vs. Instagram, on the re-booted Steller app. Put photos, videos and text together in one app that's not cluttered with other topics. That's his pitch. Listen on Talking Tech. http://www.steller.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Features we want on next iPhone
August 31, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBWith new iPhones set to debut on 9/10, Jefferson Graham and KTLA's Rich DeMuro weigh in on new features they'd like to see on the new models. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Want a new iPhone? Don't buy it now!
August 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.5 MBJefferson Graham's advice if you're looking to buy a new iPhone — don't buy it now. Wait until at least September 20th. He reveals 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.
Podcorn for podcasters looking to make money
August 29, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBAgnes Kozera is looking to make it easy for podcasters to get sponsored, with a new company she co-founded, Podcorn. She tells Jefferson Graham all about it from a local coffee shop, Tanner's, 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.
Wait, really until 2020 for 5G
August 28, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBJefferson Graham takes a second chorus on the hype about 5G, those "blazing fast" new mobile networks which aren't ready for prime time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I tried out Sprint's 5G and gosh - it's not that fast
August 27, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBSprint just launched 5G "blazing fast" wireless service in Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC and Phoenix, and Jefferson Graham is surprised. Despite the hype, Sprint's 5G is a little faster, but "blazing" it's not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Travel photo secrets with Scott Kelby
August 26, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBAuthor and online instructor Scott Kelby offers two sure fire tips for getting killer travel photos, in a conversation 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.
Disney + sneak peek
August 25, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBJefferson Graham got a sneak peek at the new Disney + streaming service and weighs in with his thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alexa, just don't record my queries, OK?
August 24, 2019 13:17 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBAmazon will tell you how easy it is to delete the voice recordings its stored after you ask a question to Alexa. But how about this, "Just don't record me at all?" That's a problem, explains 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.
The Apple Card is now available
August 23, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBJefferson Graham reports on the ease of getting an Apple credit card, which is now available to all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The perils of Bluetooth
August 22, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBWe use bluetooth every day, but bad news folks, it creates a security risk. Jefferson Graham offers tips on what to do for Talking Tech listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Consumer behavior has changed," part 2 with Alex Canter
August 21, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBPart 2 of our sit down with Los Angeles restaurant maven and online food order guru Alex Canter, in a talk about how consumer behavior for dining out has radically changed. Check out the video interview with Canter on the L.A. Deli #Photowalk on YouTube: http://youtu.be/LqOKurm1NJY
Food: consumer behavior has changed.
August 21, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBPart 2 of our sit down with Los Angeles restaurant maven and online food order guru Alex Canter, in a talk about how consumer behavior for dining out has radically changed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Restaurant apps are changing the way we eat
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBRestaurant visits are down, while food sales are up, thanks to take-out apps. Alex Canter, who "grew up in a kitchen," and now runs the Ordermark company, tells Jefferson Graham all about it on Talking Tech. Check out the video interview with Canter on the L.A. Deli #Photowalk on YouTube: http://youtu.be/LqOKurm1NJY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Samsung Note 10 Plus - first look
August 19, 2019 12:23 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBJefferson Graham and Edward C. Baig compare notes on Samsung's latest phone, the Note 10 Plus, with improved battery and camera 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: Talking Tech, Argentina style
August 18, 2019 20:13 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBICYMI, Eight college students from the Institute of Technology of Buenos Aires come to visit Jefferson Graham at USA TODAY's LA studios, and fill him in on the tech scene in Argentina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CBS + Viacom could equal higher streaming rates
August 17, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBCBS joined forces with Viacom this week, in a nod towards streaming--and higher potential rates for you. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
iPhone 11 -- here's what we know
August 16, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBJefferson Graham fills you in on the latest intelligence about the next crop of iPhones, 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.
I almost fell for an Instagram scam
August 15, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBJefferson Graham reports on an Instagram e-mail scam he almost fell for, with some words of caution for listeners 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: Long Distance Love
August 14, 2019 07:22 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBICYMI: USA TODAY's Madeline Purdue talks about new products aimed at keeping love alive, even when people are apart, on Talking Tech with Jefferson Graham See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Photowalking in Oahu
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBJefferson Graham is in Hawaii this week, where he's been doing lots of photowalking. Intrigued? He explains on Talking Tech how he goes about it. After listening, check out the finished video, North Shore, Kailua Beach + Sunrises Photowalk: https://youtu.be/cnRuq-_S9x8 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Talking Tech, Argentina style
August 12, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBEight college students from the Institute of Technology of Buenos Aires come to visit Jefferson Graham at USA TODAY's LA studios, and fill him in on the tech scene in Argentina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: daily texts from me to you
August 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBICYMI: Who's ready for a daily Talking Tech text update? Jefferson Graham on the latest free offer from USA TODAY. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wireless carriers get the message - $1G too high
August 10, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBConsumers are in no mood to pay $1,000 for new phones, and wireless carriers get it. Jefferson Graham reports on their latest pricing schemes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vizio's new cutting the cord TV
August 09, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBVizio's new V436-G1 set is a dream for cord cutters. Jefferson Graham reports 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.
Google brings podcasts to search results
August 08, 2019 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBGoogle is bringing podcasts to search results, next to photos, videos and weblinks. 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.
Disney + Bundle
August 07, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBDisney announced new bundle discounts for the new Disney + streaming service, Hulu and ESPN +. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New: your daily text from me
August 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBWho's ready for a daily Talking Tech text update? Jefferson Graham on the latest free offer from USA TODAY. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.