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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The Top iOS App downloads of 2018
December 04, 2018 08:02 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBJefferson Graham runs down the chart of the top iOS downloads of 2018. There are a lot of familiar names, but some new ones in there worth noting as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
YouTubeTV vs. DirecTV Now & Vue: cable TV alternative smackdown
December 03, 2018 08:02 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBJefferson Graham compares the pros and cons of the five major cable TV streaming alternatives, YouTubeTV, Sony Playstation Vue, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Now and Sling TV on #TalkingTech. Which one is best for you? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: The high costs of repairing an I-device
December 02, 2018 14:39 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham reports on the high costs of repairing an Apple i-device, on Talking Tech. Dropped an Apple Watch lately? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If it's Sunday, it's time for Golden Game Night on pop.in
December 01, 2018 08:09 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBWeekends are when smartphone users can make big bucks with pop.in's Liar's Dice game. Jefferson Graham explains the pop.in transition from TV chat to pop culture discussions to finding success at last as a gaming platform. #TalkingTech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Not everyone will pay for subscriptions. Right YouTube?
November 30, 2018 16:24 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBYouTube switched gears this week, shifting the original movies from pay to ad-supported, showing that yes indeed, there's limits to how many services we will subscribe to. 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.
What's on Netflix and Amazon in December
November 30, 2018 08:22 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBUSA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum joins Jefferson Graham for a preview of what to watch on Netflix and Amazon in December, highlighted by the return of the "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and "Springsteen on Broadway." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon's push to bring Alexa to the car
November 29, 2018 08:11 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBNed Curic, the head of Amazon's auto division, sits down with Jefferson Graham to discuss the E-tailer's push to get Alexa and voice commands into our cars. From the L.A. Auto Show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
LA Auto Show - huge next stage in-dash infotainment systems
November 28, 2018 08:07 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBUSA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Chris Woodyard report on the latest trend in autos--giant in-dash entertainment systems that show detailed weather, get you restaurant reviews and location, interact with your watch to open the door and more. From the L.A. Auto Show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Big sales over, so is it too late to shop now?
November 27, 2018 14:38 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBThe big Cyber Monday and Black Friday sales are behind us--so is it too late to shop and get deals? Jefferson Graham delivers the verdict on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
L.A. Auto Show Preview
November 27, 2018 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBUSA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Chris Woodyard preview the L.A. Auto Show, which opens 11/27 in Los Angeles on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Canon EOS R review
November 26, 2018 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBJefferson Graham reviews the Canon EOS R, the first full-frame mirrorless camera from Canon, and it's answer to Sony, 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 2018 Tech Turkeys of the year
November 25, 2018 08:03 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham runs down his roster of the top tech turkeys of 2018 on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Facebook tops the top tech turkeys of 2018
November 24, 2018 08:34 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBJefferson Graham runs down his annual roster of the top tech turkeys of the year, with Facebook in the no. 1 spot on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple Watch - I've changed my tune
November 23, 2018 08:02 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBIn 2015, Jefferson Graham called the Apple Watch the tech turkey of the year. With the 4th edition of the Watch, he's changed his tune. Listen to #TalkingTech 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.
For your Thanksgiving dinner--the Foodie app
November 21, 2018 08:13 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBIf you're itching to take pictures of your Thanksgiving dinner, Jefferson Graham has the app for you. It's called Foodie and he'll tell you 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.
Letters edition: What to buy, how to digitize?
November 20, 2018 08:02 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBWe get letters: Listeners want to know about hot deals, buying a first guitar and digitizing old video tapes and photographs. Jefferson Graham has the answers on today's #TalkingTech episode See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
YouTube adds feature films to view for free
November 19, 2018 08:20 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBJefferson Graham reports on a new initiative from YouTube to offer 100 feature films to view for free, via ads, including the Rocky and Pink Panther movies. https://www.jeffersongraham.net/Jefferson-Graham-Portfolio/Travel-Photography/Venice-Beach-2018/ 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 with Stan Lee
November 18, 2018 08:15 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBICYMI: The late Stan Lee talked tech with us in 2012. A Talking Tech replay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weekend project: Backup, scan and save now
November 17, 2018 08:04 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBIn the wake of those awful California fires, have you protected your important papers and memories with digital technology? If not, this is the weekend to do it. Jefferson Graham outlines what to do 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 look of the Apple Stores
November 16, 2018 23:04 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBThe flagship Apple Stores are being remade into retail locations that stress education first, sales second. Jefferson Graham takes a re-modeled and re-imagined Apple Store in Santa Monica 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.
Black Friday deals we like
November 16, 2018 08:17 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBJefferson Graham offers a guide to Black Friday deals for products he reviewed here on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alexa, microwave me some popcorn
November 15, 2018 08:01 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBJefferson Graham chats with USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig about Amazon's new Alexa enabled microwave 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: Amazon's no-monthly-fee DVR
November 14, 2018 13:45 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBJefferson Graham reviews Amazon's new Fire TV Recast DVR, which has no monthly service fee, but won't work for cable or satellite, just over-the-air antennas. Tune in to hear his verdict on #TalkingTech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More of our Stan Lee interview
November 13, 2018 18:10 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBWe are still honoring the late, great Stan Lee here on #TalkingTech. Listen in on our extended interview from 2012, where the co-creator of Spiderman and so many other iconic characters, talks about the creation of his most popular character, what kind of super powers he'd want to have and his secret to longevity. He was 89 at the time of the interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
The late Stan Lee talked tech with us
November 13, 2018 08:06 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBThe late, great Stan Lee, creator of Spiderman and so many other iconic characters, talked tech with us in 2012. Jefferson Graham reaches into the vault for a replay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I actually like Facebook Portal, but with major reservations
November 12, 2018 08:02 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBJefferson Graham offers his take on Facebook's new Portal video chat device, which has an always on camera and microphone in your home. To his surprise, he actually likes it, but has major reservations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Your smartphone battery has less juice
November 11, 2018 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBICYMI: The Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler joins Jefferson Graham to discuss why smartphone batteries have less power than they used to. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The high costs of repairing an Apple i-device
November 10, 2018 08:03 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBJefferson Graham relays his story of the cracked Apple Watch, and the sky high prices charged for repair 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.
ICYMI: How to get great photo prints from an app
November 09, 2018 14:09 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBICYMI: We offer tips for how to get great photo prints from a smartphone app, 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.
Game night @pop.in
November 08, 2018 08:04 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBThe pop.in app pops out of beta with a new, nightly feature it calls Game Night, the ability for anyone who either be in the show, or play along, via their webcam, and win prices. The app founder Alex Kruglov 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.
Facebook: No, Portal isn't a snooping device
November 08, 2018 04:30 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBFacebook's new video speaker, Portal, is set for release to stores, and no, the social network insists, it's not a device to monitor your calls. Really. Truly. 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.
Listen to Chat Fiction on Tap
November 07, 2018 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBCaroline Lesley, an actress from Toronto, has created an original chat fiction show called 'Ditch Squad' that she calls a mix between 'Gossip Girl' and 'Pitch Perfect" complete with uses of Voicenotes, Voicemails, Face Time Calls and original music. She 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.
You're not going crazy - Amazon really does have way more ads now
November 06, 2018 12:02 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBAmazon has more than doubled the amount of sponsored ads over your product searches this year. 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.
Facebook gets bad marks for 2018 elections
November 06, 2018 08:12 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBThe votes aren't in yet, but let the finger pointing begin. A new study says that Facebook is still littered with foreign interference. 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.
Your smartphone battery really is weaker than before
November 05, 2018 16:35 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBThis is for real. The smartphone battery of 2018 has less juice than previous editions. The Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler joins Jefferson Graham to discuss his findings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Would you spend nearly $3,000 for a fancy iPad?
November 04, 2018 07:06 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham did the math, and once he souped up a fancy new iPad Pro, the total bill came to just under $2,800. Would you pay that kind of money for a tablet? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Black Friday is just a few weeks away
November 03, 2018 07:04 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBThe Black Friday tech deals are just a few weeks away--and there are still a few new tech powerhouse gadgets ready for a November debut. Jefferson Graham runs them down on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple, I will miss your numbers
November 02, 2018 07:02 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBApple said it won't reveal sales stats for its devices anymore. Jefferson Graham says he'll miss that, and look at the company different. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flickr photo site announces unlimited storage for pros
November 01, 2018 07:12 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBFlickr, the photo sharing website owned by SmugMug, has some changes for paying members--unlimited storage, instead of a 1 terabyte cap. On the flip side, free accounts no longer get the 1 TB. CEO Don MacAskill explains his thinking to 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.
Would you spend nearly $3K for a souped up iPad Pro?
October 31, 2018 07:07 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBApple's new iPad Pro is the first tablet to top $1,000, but once you add in accessories, taxes and fees, the bill comes to over $2,700. Jefferson Graham 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.
Use app to find stuff @Walmart for holidays
October 30, 2018 07:03 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBCharisse Jones, USA TODAY's retail reporter, joins Jefferson Graham to tell about Wal-Mart's new holiday plans to find stuff with an app, and pay for it anywhere in the store. Tune in to Talking Tech to hear more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Do Ipads still matter?
October 29, 2018 07:09 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBOn the eve of Apple's unveil of a new iPad and other Apple products, Jefferson Graham ponders whether the iPad still matters in a land of giant smart phones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Why I love Google Home Hub
October 28, 2018 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham explains why he's fallen in love with Google's new Home Hub video speaker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Satellite customers cutting the most cords
October 27, 2018 07:08 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDirecTV and Dish Network are losing more customers than cable TV, for good reason. Have you looked at their pricing recently? Jefferson Graham has, and reports 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.
We get letters: how to get great prints made from smartphone
October 26, 2018 07:11 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBJefferson Graham answers listeners questions. On 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.
Review: August Smart Lock Rocks
October 25, 2018 07:03 - 3 minutes - 2.84 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 free audio and e-books from the library
October 24, 2018 07:04 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBUSA TODAY contributor Marc Saltzman joins Jefferson Graham to tell how to borrow free audio and e-books from the library 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 iPhone XR review with Ed Baig
October 23, 2018 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBUSA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on Apple's new iPhone XR, the lowest priced of its new premium phones, at $750. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Which e-commerce site do you frequent that's NOT Amazon?
October 22, 2018 21:01 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBJefferson Graham is working up a USA TODAY piece about e-commerce alternatives to Amazon and wants to know--where do you shop? Tune in for contact information. 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 Home Hub - I love it!
October 22, 2018 07:01 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBJefferson Graham reviews the new Google Home Hub, a talking speaker with video that doubles as a photo frame, TV viewer, speaker phone and more. He's got the lowdown 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.