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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"What video camera should I buy?"
March 06, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBFrom the mailbag: "What kind of video camera should I buy?" asks Janna from Brooklyn. Jefferson Graham has the answer. Tune in to #TalkingTech to find out the pick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Samsung Galaxy S10 preview
March 05, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBUSA TODAY's Eli Blumenthal joins Jefferson Graham to preview the latest from Samsung, the Galaxy S10 premium smartphone, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I hope Lyft makes it
March 04, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBRide-hailing company Lyft just filed for a stock IPO, and laid out its costs. The company is spending big to gain market share. But is that wise? Jefferson Graham weighs in on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Everything you need to know about Smart Lights
March 03, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBJefferson Graham runs down the key questions you'll have about adding a smart lighting system to the home, on Talking Tech, including price and ways to work around bringing home a hub to operate the lights. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2019/02/28/installing-smart-lights-what-you-need-know-using-alexa-google-siri/2954793002/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What YouTube needs to do to clean up its kids act
March 02, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBJefferson Graham weighs in on the latest YouTube fiasco with kids programming on the weekend edition of #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cake, a forum for interests without fighting
March 01, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBChris MacAskill tells Jefferson Graham about his Cake.co forum, a place for people to discuss similar interests online without fighting. He explains how this happens on #TalkingTech. https://www.cake.co/conversations/pzLS1dX/los-angeles-street-photography/zPllkGG See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Smart Lights: What you need to know before bringing them home
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBJefferson Graham runs down the key questions you'll have about adding a smart lighting system to the home, on Talking Tech, including price and ways to work around bringing home a hub to operate the lights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Protecting your digital ID: tips from an expert
February 27, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBFormer Scotland Yard detective Roderick Jones offers tips on how to protect your digital ID 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.
Need a notary? There's an app for that
February 26, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBPat Kinsel from Notarize explains how anyone can get a document notarized without having to leave their home 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.
What's on Netflix in March?
February 25, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBUSA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss what's on Netflix for March. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Why TVs are now so cheap
February 24, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBICYMI: Why TVs have gotten so cheap Jefferson Graham explains why you can not get a 43-inch 4K smart TV at Target for $250 on Talking Tech. Hint: think razors and razor blades. https://youtu.be/9lJiEfhQWek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
See Oscar nominees online this weekend
February 23, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBAll the top contenders are available for online viewing, but you'll have to pay to watch "Bohemian Rhapsody," "A Star is Born," and other films. 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.
The new communication rules
February 22, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBDon't ever send one-word texts. Text before you call to ask permission. Those are just two of the new communications rules uncovered by USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown, who joins Jefferson Graham to discuss 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.
Why TVs have gotten so cheap
February 21, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBJefferson Graham explains why you can not get a 43-inch 4K smart TV at Target for $250 on Talking Tech. Hint: think razors and razor blades. https://www.jeffersongraham.net/Jefferson-Graham-Portfolio/Travel-Photography/Moon-over-Los-Angeles/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The joy of photographing in the rain --with a smartphone
February 20, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBIt's raining in Los Angeles, and Jefferson Graham is channeling his inner Gene Kelly and snapping in the rain. He's got some tips on how to protect your camera, and better yet, let loose with your smartphone on #TalkingTech. Watch the video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/fwCx4MIf2Qg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2000 episodes of Talking Tech --thanks listeners!
February 19, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBJefferson Graham thanks listeners for tuning in to 2000 episodes of Talking Tech - the 2000th episode posted on President's Day, 2019, and recaps some of the more popular topics discussed on the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
VR like without glasses in a dome
February 18, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3 MBPeter Csathy joins Jefferson Graham to explore a "community virtual reality" like experience inside a dome. He tells all on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: The joys of free TV streaming
February 17, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham on the joys of streaming free movies and TV shows on apps like Pluto TV, Tubi and the Roku Channel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do you feel about living in an "Amazon" Home?
February 16, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBJefferson Graham weighs in on Amazon's aggressive pursuit of owning smart home products that turn your smartt home into an "Amazon Home." You comfy with that? Listen to #TalkingTech. http://www.jeffersongraham.net See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The app for hourly workers - Branch
February 15, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBHourly workers need to swap shifts, but making it happen can be cumbersome. There's an app for that. Atif Siddiqi tells Jefferson Graham all about the Branch app on Talking Tech. http://www.jeffersongraham.net See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to stream free movies & TV
February 14, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBJefferson Graham reports on the growing trend for free ad-supported streaming channels, from the likes of Pluto, Tubi and others, 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's March event: magazine subscriptions
February 13, 2019 08:03 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBApple looks to 3/25 for its latest spring event, where it's expected to tout a new magazine + entertainment subscription service. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fabric vault for couples to share their finances
February 12, 2019 08:02 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBFabric, a home for online wills, introduces its latest product, the Vault, for couples to share their finance info. Adam Erlebacher from Fabric 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.
Valentine's flowers: Whole Foods again has best price
February 11, 2019 08:05 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBWe surveyed the landscape again, and Whole Foods hands down has the best price for online Valentine;'s flowers--if you're an Amazon Prime member. 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.
ICYMI: Thoughts on Bezos
February 10, 2019 08:49 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Jeff Bezos bombshell.
ICYMI: Thoughts on Bezos
February 10, 2019 08:49 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Jeff Bezos bombshell.
ICYMI: Thoughts on Jeff Bezos
February 10, 2019 08:49 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Jeff Bezos bombshell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weekend edition--winners and losers from the week
February 09, 2019 08:41 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBJeff Bezos, Twitter and Medium won the week, while Apple Store and InstaCart lost. Jefferson Graham explains on the weekend edition of #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thoughts on Jeff Bezos' bombshell post
February 08, 2019 08:04 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBJefferson Graham weighs in on the Jeff Bezos bombshell blog spot about blackmail, naked photos, Donald Trump and more on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to stop paying big $$$ for wireless plans
February 07, 2019 08:19 - 6 minutes - 6 MBHow to stop paying big $$$ for wireless plans See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
John Karna talks "Valley of the Boom"
February 06, 2019 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBActor John Karna joins Jefferson Graham to reflect on portraying the young internet pioneer Marc Andreessen in the new TV mini series Valley of the Boom, about the birth of the Internet, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's D-Day for getting your photos back from Flickr
February 05, 2019 08:07 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBLongtime photo sharing site Flickr gave people until February 5th to download their +1,000 photos, or pay $50 a year to subscribe. Jefferson Graham describes how getting to D-Day makes him feel 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.
Those Super Bowl tech commercials
February 04, 2019 08:05 - 2 minutes - 2 MBJefferson Graham has some thoughts on those tech related Super Bowl ads from Google, Amazon, Mercedes, Bumble and MintMobile, on today's Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From the vaults: Our first sitdown with Mo Rocca
February 03, 2019 08:07 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBWe spoke to humorist Mo Rocca this week about his new Mobituaries podcast, and that inspired us to reach into the vaults and replay our initial 2013 meetup with the CBS News correspondent for a weekend edition of Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if Apple ran Facebook?
February 02, 2019 08:08 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBWhat if pro-privacy Apple ran the invasive social network Facebook. Would it still hunger to know everything about us? Jefferson Graham ponders the question on the weekend edition of Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Finding a dentist just got easier with Dentistry.com
February 01, 2019 08:08 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBThe folks at 1-800-Dentist decided it was time to join the new century with a mobile first website devoted to finding new dentists and learning about mouth care. Brian McCarthy from Dentistry.com explains on #TalkingTech. 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 Mo Rocca
January 31, 2019 08:10 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBCBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca has a new podcast, Mobituaries, and he joins Jefferson Graham to tell the Talking Tech audience all about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple's iPhones are down 15%, while rest are up
January 30, 2019 08:23 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBSales for the iPhone are down 15%, while the iPad, Macs and other Apple products are up. What's up with that? Jefferson Graham has some ideas, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How Apple looks to replace lost iPhone income
January 29, 2019 08:08 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBSales of the iPhone have peaked and now Apple is focused on nagging you more often with subscription offers. 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.
How to access the Alexa Talking Tech skill
January 28, 2019 08:26 - 1 minute - 1.57 MBTalking Tech now has an Alexa skill, to bring up the podcast for your flash briefing. Jefferson Graham explains how to access it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Six coolest music meets tech products from NAMM
January 27, 2019 08:04 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBWe roamed the floor of the NAMM show to find the six coolest music meets tech gadgets on display at the huge trade show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cable fees keep going up - cutting the cord is still cheaper
January 26, 2019 08:07 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBStreaming services prices are going up, but when compared to cable, cutting the cord is still a better deal, argues Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to watch Super Bowl on streaming
January 25, 2019 08:15 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBDownload the CBS Sports TV app now if you'd like to see the Super Bowl via a streaming player. 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.
Check out Pluto TV for free streaming movies/TV shows
January 24, 2019 08:28 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBPluto TV, a popular streaming service for watching free TV shows and movies, got bought this week by Viacom for $340 million, which inspired Jefferson Graham to check it out for #TalkingTech. http://www.jeffersongraham.net See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple Pay coming to Target, WalMart still hold out
January 23, 2019 08:07 - 1 minute - 1.83 MBApple nabbed another top retailer to let consumers pay with their phones and watches in Target, but Walmart and others still holding out. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to unsubscribe from streaming services
January 22, 2019 08:02 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBJefferson Graham on the pain of breaking up with streaming services. He offers some tips on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Review: August Smart Home Lock
January 21, 2019 08:04 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBJefferson Graham has joined the 21st century and gone keyless, by putting the August Smart Lock Pro on his frontdoor, and opening up via an app. He reports on the installation, and use of the product on TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to get great prints from smartphone
January 20, 2019 08:18 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBOn today's episode: where to get great photo prints made from smartphone apps, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Harry Connick will teach you how to play piano
January 19, 2019 08:07 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBICYMI: Musician Harry Connick, Jr. is now available for piano teaching lessons. Via the Playground Sessions app. He tells Jefferson Graham 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.
Review: DJI Osmo Pocket dronecam
January 18, 2019 08:15 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBJefferson Graham reviews the world's smallest video camera, the DJI Osmo Pocket dronecam on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.