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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Public transportation and apps
August 05, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBUSA TODAY's Chris Woodyard joins Jefferson Graham to tout the joys of public transportation, as long as you use the app to check schedules. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: e-Scooters have got to go
August 04, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBJefferson Graham went downtown recently to report a story on e-scooters. His conclusion--they've got to go. USA TODAY's Madeline Purue weighs in as well 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.
Consumers have bad news for Apple and Samsung
August 03, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBConsumers gave Apple and Samsung a loud message this week: we really don't want to spend $1,000 for smartphones. 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.
Trump Tariffs and $100 more for iPhones?
August 02, 2019 12:31 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBPresident Trump has proposed more tariffs on China, which would also include the Apple iPhone, and what analysts say would add $75-$100 to the price of new models. Would consumers pay it? 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.
"The Hack Attack!"
August 01, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBJulian Wheatland, the former CEO of Cambridge Analytica, talks the Facebook scandals and the new Netflix documentary, "Hack Attack," 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.
Credit hack - what to do?
July 31, 2019 12:35 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBJefferson Graham with tips on how to protect yourself in the wake of that massive Capital One hack 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.
Remembering CD-Rs
July 30, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBJefferson Graham found some blank CD-Rs on sale at CVS and began recalling the days of "ripping" and "burning." Listen to Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
E-Scooters have got to go
July 29, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBJefferson Graham went downtown recently to report a story on e-scooters. His conclusion--they've got to go. USA TODAY's Madeline Purue weighs in as well 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: Beware the browser extension
July 28, 2019 14:13 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBBeware the browser extension, reports Jefferson Graham, of the snooping, privacy hogging piece of software available for desktop and laptop computers. 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.
Shopping for iPhone 6 replacement
July 27, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBJefferson Graham has tips for consumers looking for a replacement to the iPhone 6, which won't accept new software updates beginning in September. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New art, monthly, via Meural
July 26, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBVladimir Vukicevic, the founder of Meural, tells about his service, which rents new art for display in a 27-inch frame for $5.99 monthly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This Morning with Gordon Deal
July 25, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBEvery morning at 5 a.m. Gordon Deal delivers the news to radio and podcast listeners. We turn the tables on Gordon to find out about his tech setup and passions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Say goodbye to iPhone 6
July 24, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBThe Apple iPhone 6 and previous models won't work with the September iOS operating system upgrade, so what's a consumer to do? 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.
Spa + massage + virtual reality
July 23, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBUSA TODAY's Madeline Purdue tells Jefferson Graham about the latest L.A. trend- spas that relax you while connected to a virtual; reality headset. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Beware the browser extension
July 22, 2019 07:30 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBBeware the browser extension, reports Jefferson Graham, of the snooping, privacy hogging piece of software available for desktop and laptop computers. 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.
ICYMI: Sports Photography with Peter Read Miller
July 21, 2019 14:43 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBICYMI: Talking sports photography with legendary sports photographer Peter Read Miller. He's featured at the upcoming F64 Liveconference, allowing attendees to shadow and learn from one of the greats. For more, watch the video interview as well, https://youtu.be/Hx5_9Kzccgw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
RCA @100 with Tim Sarnoff
July 20, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBTim Sarnoff, the grandson of former RCA leader David Sarnoff, talks about the legacy of the firm that popularized radio, TV, recorded music and broadcasting, 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.
Stop Facebook from draining battery
July 19, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MBFacebook is the number one smartphone battery suck. Jefferson Graham has some ideas on how to tame 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.
Long distance Love - there's tech for that
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBUSA 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.
Spend the morning with Peter Read Miller
July 17, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBLegendary sports photographer Peter Read Miller will be featured at the upcoming F64 Live conference, allowing attendees to shadow and learn from one of the greats. Miller talks his agenda, and his new YouTube sports photography series, 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.
Pinterest expands to video
July 16, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBAndrea Mallard, the Chief Marketing Officer for Pinterest, tells Jefferson Graham why people should start posting videos on her app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nala the cat rules!
July 15, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBJefferson Graham talks to the owners of the Internet's most popular cat, Nala, the feline with over 4 million Instagram followers, Shannon Ellis and Pookie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Shaq Talks Tech, 2019
July 14, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBICYMI, Jefferson Graham sits down with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal to talk tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
YouTube just gave us another reason to quit our jobs
July 13, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBNew tools introduced by YouTube this week give us another reason to quit and make more money with online video. Jefferson Graham weighs in, along with Natalie Jarvey of the Hollywood Reporter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
YouTube looks to edu content to weed out the nasty stuff
July 12, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBYouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan tells Jefferson Graham about the network's new push into curated educational content as a way to rise more quality content to the top. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jeff has a little anniversary
July 11, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBUSA TODAY's Michelle Maltais turns the tables on Jefferson Graham, to ask about a little anniversary that he's celebrating this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Shaq O'Neal Talks Tech - 2019
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBFormer basketball great Shaquille O'Neal talks about his new arrangement to pitch printers for Epson, and other tech he loves 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.
Tesla and women - yes, they do love them too
July 09, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBUSA TODAY recently ran a story about Tesla's issues selling cars to women. USA TODAY's Michele Maltais, who owns two Tesla cars, joins Jefferson Graham to give her perspective 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.
Yolo, the controversial kids app
July 08, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBUSA TODAY's Madeline Purdue sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss the hottest new app of 2019, Yolo. Never heard of it? Purdue fills you in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Depalo for your Instagram
July 07, 2019 14:26 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham chats with Rebecca Aneloski, the founder of the new Depalo app, to help you find Instagram spots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get paid to see online ads with Brave
July 06, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBJefferson Graham looks at the alternative Internet browser, Brave, which blocks ads, but pays you to see approved ones, 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 hack free your vacation
July 05, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBSecurity expert Ted Harrington of Independent Security Evaluators says you should change your passwords before leaving for vacation and then once again when you get back, to keep the hackers away. 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.
Forget fireworks - how about 4th of July food instead?
July 04, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBInstagram food blogger Mike Chau offers tips for getting better food shots for the 4th of July 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.
Storage woes - 5 tips for making room
July 03, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBYou've run out of room on your smartphone. What to do? Jefferson Graham has five tips for you 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.
Photo tips: 4th of July Fireworks
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBJefferson Graham's annual tips for taking great 4th of July photos on your smartphone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Depalo for your Instagram
July 01, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBJefferson Graham chats with Rebecca Aneloski, the founder of the new Depalo app, to help you find Instagram spots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Viewbug -it's all about the contests
June 29, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBOri Guttin, the CEO of photo sharing site ViewBug, tells Jefferson Graham about his different approach - with contests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Privacy part 5 - heroes and villains
June 28, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBIn the final part of the privacy series, Jefferson Graham takes a good hard look at the heroes and villains of tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Privacy, part 4, Apple
June 27, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBIn part 4 of the privacy series, Jefferson Graham takes on Apple, the company that touts it's different approach to privacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Privacy - part 3, Amazon
June 26, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBIn part 3 of the privacy series, Jefferson Graham takes a look at how Amazon tracks us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Privacy part 2, Facebook
June 25, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBIn part 2 of Jefferson Graham's series about how tech firms track us, today the spotlight is on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Privacy series -Part 1, Google
June 24, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBJefferson Graham kicks off a week long series on how tech firms track us, starting with Google. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: SEO Basics from USA TODAY
June 23, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBICYMI: Emily Brown from USA TODAY's Audience Team joins Jefferson Graham to explain how to use basic tools to get discovered online in searches, whether you have a newspaper, website, Wordpress blog or the like. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
YouTube's kids problems won't go away
June 22, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBYouTube's massive kids issues won't go away. Jefferson Graham 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.
Book review: Oregon Coast Photo Tour
June 21, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBJefferson Graham reviews the terrific new "Oregon Coast Photo Road Trip" book by Rick and Susan Sammon on today's Talking Tech. See the video review here on the #Photowalk YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/DNjg_BzkD8A See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Interview: Who remembers 3Com?
June 20, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBJon Zilber, the co-author of a new book about 3Com, tells Jefferson Graham why we should remember the Internet pioneer that is pretty much forgotten today, 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.
SEO basics from USA TODAY
June 19, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBEmily Brown from USA TODAY's Audience Team joins Jefferson Graham to explain how to use basic tools to get discovered online in searches, whether you have a newspaper, website, Wordpress blog or the like. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Better than AirPods - try 1More
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBJefferson Graham reviews the 1More bluetooth earbud, which he says sound better than Apple's AirPods, and also stay in the ear, 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.
Xumo, for cord cutters who love regular TV
June 17, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBXumo, which just got added to Android TV's from Sony and Hisense over the weekend, is aimed at cord cutters who love their remotes. Xumo's Chris Hall tells Jefferson Graham 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.
ICYMI: MIllennials sound off on Google tracking
June 16, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBICYMI: USA TODAY summer interns Jared Weber and Madeline Purdue join Jefferson Graham, as he dives a little deeper into Google's controversial "location history" feature which tracks your every move, even if you're not using a Google app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.