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: Have guitar will travel - Talking Tech with Richard Smith
October 21, 2018 07:03 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBICYMI: Talking Tech sat down with guitar picker Richard Smith for a chat about life--and technology on the road. One of host Jefferson Graham's personal favorites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our advice for Facebook: cut the losses and drop out
October 20, 2018 07:03 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBJefferson Graham doesn't believe Facebook should go through and release the new Portal video chat device, due to too many privacy issues plaguing the company. He 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.
Google Maps bring ETA support to app
October 19, 2018 21:01 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBJefferson Graham reports on a fun new feature in Google Maps for iPhone users: ETA support, just like on the Lyft and Uber apps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple's 3rd new iPhone of the year - the XR
October 19, 2018 07:05 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBLooking for a new iPhone? Apple has yet another new one awaiting your cold hard cash. Jefferson Graham runs down the pros and cons of the XR on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Customer support--Samsung, Apple good, Microsoft very bad
October 18, 2018 07:02 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBJefferson Graham offers consumer tips on dealing with customer service for devices on Talking Tech. Apple and Samsung get high marks, not so for Microsoft. 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.
Facebook has another privacy fiasco in Portal
October 17, 2018 20:48 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBFacebook just admitted that its new video speaker, Portal, will monitor who we call and how often and sell the info to advertisers. That's a great way to launch a new product, right? 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.
Apple updates how we download our data
October 17, 2018 11:50 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBJefferson Graham's report on the revised, updated Apple privacy website, which makes it easier to download the limited amount of data the company has collected on us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon's new waterproof, and affordable Kindle
October 16, 2018 18:46 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBIt's not just Alexa for Amazon, which started making its own products with the Kindle e-reader. Now, there's a new edition, and USA TODAT's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to dive into Kindleland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why Lyft drivers cancel rides on us
October 16, 2018 07:04 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBJefferson Graham wanted to know why Lyft drivers recently accepted his ride, then canceled, with no explanation. So he reached out to Ippei Takahashi, who runs the Ride.Guru website, for some answers and tips on what consumers could do, 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.
Sears, where America once shopped for tech
October 15, 2018 17:56 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBJefferson Graham and USA TODAY's Michelle Maltais remember buying tech gear from the once dominant Sears, which just announced it was filing for bankruptcy 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.
Have guitar will travel--the only gear Richard Smith needs to keep running
October 15, 2018 07:10 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBGuitar player Richard Smith lives out of his car 70% of the year, touring the country gigging. He joins Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech to explain the technology he uses to keep up with dates, the latest music, his website and fans. Hints: it's one small device. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Tokyo tour of gadget oddities
October 14, 2018 07:03 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBICYMI: Jefferson Graham's dispatch from Japan, on some of the useful, wacky and downright weird tech gadgets he saw on display. https://youtu.be/-xLT95dLndk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey, Google, you're not trying to replace me – are you?
October 13, 2018 07:02 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBGoogle wants to make calls for us and screen them as well. Clearly it's looking to use its robotics to replace us. 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 #101: Change your smartphone passcode now. Thanks Kanye.
October 12, 2018 07:16 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBKanye West just exposed his insanely easy to crack 000000 iPhone passcode to the world. Jefferson Graham reports on why having dumb passcodes is a really stupid idea, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Waze looks to change lanes as home for carpoolers
October 11, 2018 07:08 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBWaze, the popular navigation app, looks to shift directions as the home to connect carpoolers. 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.
Google says goodbye to telemarketers?
October 10, 2018 07:03 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBAlong with new phones, a tablet and a new speaker, Google just unveiled an ambitious plan to scare away telemarketers. Jefferson Graham is joined by USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig and Eli Blumenthal to explore how it might work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Speaker Wars - now with video
October 09, 2018 16:55 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBIt's Google vs. Amazon vs. Facebook in what looks to be the hottest consumer tech battle of 2018--who puts a talking video display device in your kitchen? 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.
Tokyo Tour - tech innovations and oddities
October 09, 2018 07:18 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBJefferson Graham is back from a week in Japan, and reports on tech innovations and oddities found in the world's biggest electronics shop, Tokyo's Yodibashi-Akiba, and one new announced product from Panasonic that might give office workers pause. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New Spiderman videogame a smash
October 08, 2018 07:45 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBUSA TODAY's Mike Snider, filling in for vacationing Jefferson Graham, reports on the smash sales of the new edition of a Spiderman videogame, 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: Happy birthday Google
October 07, 2018 07:10 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBICYMI: RichonTech's Rich DeMuro fills in for vacationing Jefferson Graham with a happy birthday greeting for Google 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 Exposure smartphone trick
October 06, 2018 07:02 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBICYMI: From our series on smartphone photography tips: #6, the Long Exposure Trick. Jefferson Graham explains how to get long flowing water in your shot via the iPhone's iOS software 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 up with those YouTube conspiracy videos?
October 05, 2018 07:01 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBJefferson Graham talks with Jamie Cohen, a professor at Malloy College in New York about why YouTube thrives on conspiracy videos and seems in no rush to take them down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Backup batteries instead of selfie sticks on vacation
October 04, 2018 07:01 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBBackup batteries have replaced selfie sticks as the consumer device local street hustlers want to sell to tourists. USA TODAY's Trevor Hughes joins Jefferson Graham to explain 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.
Ge Wang on Artful Design: Technology in Search of the Sublime.
October 03, 2018 07:04 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBStanford University professor Ge Wang fills in for vacationing Jefferson Graham to discuss his new book, "Artful Design: Technology in Search of the Sublime." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Happy birthday Google
October 02, 2018 07:13 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBGoogle celebrates 20 years. Rich DeMuro, richontech.tv fills in for Jefferson Graham, who is on vacation to look back at 20 years of Google. 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 October?
October 01, 2018 07:08 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBUSA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum sits in with Jefferson Graham to go over what's new on Netflix in October. Big highlight--a sequel to the "Making a Murderer," documentary series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Can Pandora mount a comeback?
September 30, 2018 07:06 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBSirius XM is poised to swallow up the Pandora music service, the thumbs up, thumbs down guide to free Internet radio. The company has been struggling for many years--can the infusion of cash turn it around? ICYMI, 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.
Murphy Brown shows just how much the world has changed in 30 years
September 29, 2018 07:03 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBMurphy Brown is back, and in case you were wondering how the world has changed since we first met her in 1988, Jefferson Graham has the answers 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.
8 tips for getting more followers on YouTube
September 28, 2018 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBJefferson Graham has been speaking with Roberto Blake, who hosts daily videos on YouTube teaching how to get to the top of the charts. On Talking Tech, he grinds those nine tips down in a 3 minute podcast. Check out more of Roberto's tips at http://robertoblake.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nordstrom's answer to Amazon - a retail store with no merchandise
September 27, 2018 14:02 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBJefferson Graham visits a new kind of retail store in Los Angeles, a 1,200 square foot Nordstrom outlet for e-shoppers to pick up and return, without the hassle of going to the mall. 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 consent apps?
September 27, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBJefferson Graham asks people in Hermosa Beach, California their thoughts on the new consent apps, where men and women record themselves saying "yes," to bypass trouble down the road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Review --DJI Mavic 2 Drone as good as it gets
September 26, 2018 19:00 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBJefferson Graham reviews the new Mavic 2 Pro drone, which he says is as goods as it gets. Listen to why he feels this way 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.
Ring's new Alexa alarm, and Shark
September 26, 2018 07:01 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBJamie Siminoff, the founder of the Ring video doorbell, was rejected by the Shark Tank show before reverting to his garage and founding the business that sold for over $1 billion to Amazon in 2018. Now, he's got new products and a return to the show, this time as a Shark. Jefferson Graham catches up with him in Seattle on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Can Pandora stage a Sirius XM comeback?
September 25, 2018 07:14 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBPandora, one of the oldest music services, just got a $3.5 billion investment from satellite broadcaster Sirius XM. Can the company bounce back now, after years of struggles and losing money. Jefferson Graham offers his take 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 iPhone XS Max as a camera--worth the hype?
September 24, 2018 07:09 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBJefferson Graham brought out the new iPhone XS Max for a camera phone shootout, comparing to last year's iPhone 8 Plus. How did the new one fare? Tune in to Talking Tech for the verdict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: You calling the iPhone XS Max sexist?
September 23, 2018 07:02 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBPodcasters Christine Blackburn and Rachael O'Brien join Jefferson Graham to discuss the topic of the week--is the world's biggest iPhone, the XS Max, sexist because it's so large? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon is listening closer than ever
September 22, 2018 07:06 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBA store that monitors your every move. Clocks, microwaves and even a DVR that record your conversations after you awake it. Yup, get ready for Amazon to be listening to you more than ever, 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.
Hits and misses from Amazon event
September 21, 2018 07:03 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBBrett Kinsella from the Voicebot.ai website joins Jefferson Graham to discuss the hits and misses from Amazon's 2018 fall product lineup in Seattle. A talking microwave. A talking clock. And a really cool DVR. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon brings Alexa to the car, DVR and new speakers
September 20, 2018 18:40 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBAmazon gave reporters sneak peeks at upcoming new products at company headquarters in Seattle. 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.
Review: I LOVE GoPro's steadier Hero7 Black
September 20, 2018 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBJefferson Graham reviews the new GoPro Hero7 Black camera, which the company can provide steady shots as smooth as a drone. Can it really do that? Tune in for the 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.
Students sound off on new iPhones
September 20, 2018 07:06 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBStudents sound off on new iPhones See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple Watch review with Ed Baig
September 19, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBUSA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the 4th edition of the Apple Watch, 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 the new iPhone XS Max sexist?
September 18, 2018 20:59 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBAccompanying the release of the new 6.5 inch iPhone XS Max has been calls that Apple is being sexist with its new phone, leaving out women who can't stuff giant phones into their pockets and purses. Jefferson Graham chats with podcasters Christine Blackburn and Rachael O’Brien 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.
Best iOS12 feature --auto password manager
September 18, 2018 07:06 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBJefferson Graham reveals his favorite feature of the iOS12 mobile operating system upgrade on Talking Tech - that would be the auto password manager. Tune in to hear why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Don't say stupid things in texts
September 17, 2018 15:35 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBJefferson Graham has a public service announcement - don't put stupid things into texts and e-mails. Yes, again. 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: Hard drive solutions
September 16, 2018 07:20 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBIn case you missed it, Jefferson Graham reports about hard drive failures and other alternatives for safer backup 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 Watch that could save your life
September 15, 2018 07:26 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThe world's biggest, most expensive iPhone, or an update to a little used (compared to the phone) digital watch? Who knew the Apple Watch would steal the show this week at Apple's presentation. 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.
The benefits of the dual SIM card
September 14, 2018 07:33 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBConsumers in other countries have had them for years. Now, with Apple offering dual SIM cards in upcoming iPhones, Jefferson Graham explains the benefit for us to use them here 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.
$1,450 for a new iPhone, or how about a 7?
September 13, 2018 07:17 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBThe new top of the line iPhone, the XS Max, will cost you a cool $1,450, the most ever for an iPhone. For those on a budget, Jefferson Graham has a more sensible idea, 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.
Meet the new iPhones - sorry, not excited
September 12, 2018 21:01 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBJefferson Graham reports on the new iPhones introduced in Cupertino, California. His take--sorry Apple, not excited. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.