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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Covering an iPhone event
September 11, 2018 18:01 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBOn the eve of the introduction of new iPhones, Jefferson Graham reports on what it's like to cover a high-octane Apple event 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.
Hard Drive failure --solutions!
September 11, 2018 03:20 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBIt's not a question of if a hard drive will fail, it's when, as Jefferson Graham relates on Talking Tech. So what to do! Tune in and listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tech and disabilities
September 10, 2018 07:04 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBFacebook, Apple, Microsoft and other companies are working to better serve folks with disabilities via technology. USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to chat 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.
Trump vs. Apple --who is right?
September 09, 2018 14:44 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBApple is concerned that President Donald Trump's tariffs will cause the prices of Apple products to dramatically rise. Trump has a solution - build Apple factories in the United States. Who is right? Jefferson Graham explores 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: Don't buy a new iPhone until after 9/21
September 09, 2018 07:22 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBICYMI: New iPhones are expected to go on sale Friday, 9/21 and when they do, the prices of older iPhone models will go down in price, by at least $100. So if you're in the market for a new one, you might want to wait. 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.
Dear Tim Cook, I've got 5 things on my new iPhone wish list
September 08, 2018 07:24 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBJefferson Graham reads his open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook on Talking Tech, outlining the five improvements he'd like to see on the next iPhones. 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 Norm MacDonald on Talking Tech
September 07, 2018 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBPart 2 of our chat with comedian Norm MacDonald, as he weighs in on Uber vs. Lyft and YouTube, 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 Tech (and dating) with Norm MacDonald
September 07, 2018 07:06 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBComedian Norm MacDonald has created a dating app, LOKO, with business partner Vivek Jain, and sits down with Jefferson Graham to tell why he believes video has been the missing ingredient from dating apps over the years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More ways to see NFL games on phones this season
September 06, 2018 07:07 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBFootball season kicks off 9/6, and there will be more ways to enjoy the action on our mobile phones, for free. USA TODAY's Mike Snider joins Jefferson Graham with the scoop. 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 - cutting the cord WILL TOO save $$$$!
September 05, 2018 07:05 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBMany of you wrote in to debate my argument that while cutting the cord is a better TV viewing experience, the money savings aren't that great. It's feedback day 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.
Alexa, who's playing at Radio City tonight?
September 04, 2018 07:05 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBAmazon's voice-enabled Alexa can now tell you who's playing at a local concert venue, what time the show starts and when your favorite artist is coming to town. The same data is hard to find with competitors Google Home and Apple's Siri. Jefferson Graham demonstrates 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.
Don't buy that new iPhone today--wait!
September 03, 2018 07:11 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBIf you're thinking about buying a new iPhone today, or this week, please wait. You'll save money and get a better device, says 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.
Tech #101: Get safer smartphone passcode Now!
September 02, 2018 23:28 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBJefferson Graham's tips for creating a safer, more secure six-digital smartphone passcode in a world of mobile banking and pay, 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: The 1 min Photo Tip - the Magazine Selfie Trick
September 02, 2018 07:34 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBIn case you missed it, Jefferson Graham offers another 60 second photo tip--the Magazine Selfie Trick. Listen 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.
Let us say goodbye to the small smartphone
September 01, 2018 07:32 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBWith the largest iPhones ever set to debut on September 12, Jefferson Graham says a fond farewell to a classic from another time, the small, compact smartphone, 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.
Cord cutting won't really save you money -- but it's a better experience
August 31, 2018 07:39 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBDitching cable won't really save money, thanks to rising internet prices and all those subscription services. But, argues Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech, it's a better overall experience. He explains on the latest episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Three reasons to try Mobile Pay? It's a life-changer
August 30, 2018 07:05 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBJefferson Graham offers three reasons why, if you're not using mobile payment systems from Apple, Google and Samsung now, you should 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.
You've run out room on your phone - now what? Best storage options
August 29, 2018 07:03 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBWhat do when you run out of room on your smartphone? Jefferson Graham runs down the external cloud options 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.
How the Google Search Rankings really work
August 28, 2018 19:57 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBIn the wake of President Donald Trump's attack on Google for showing biased results in its index, Jefferson Graham explains how the search algorithm works 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.
"Alexa, which of the 7 Echo speakers should I buy"
August 28, 2018 07:02 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBConfused by the multiple varieties of Amazon Echo speakers? Jefferson Graham runs down the choices 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.
The next iPhones will be bigger than ever
August 27, 2018 07:10 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBJefferson Graham previews the next crop of iPhones, which will be introduced in September, and are expected to be larger in screen size than ever before. Listen to #TalkingTech on Stitcher. https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-today/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: Dreaming big with an Apple i-Car
August 26, 2018 07:08 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBIf you didn't catch it earlier in the week, Jefferson Graham relays all the chatter about an Apple iCar that's the talk of Silicon Valley and Hollywood, 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 deal with being throttled
August 25, 2018 08:05 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBVerizon's move to "throttle" a fire department trying to put out a fire has put the issue of throttling into the public arena. How to deal with throttling? Jefferson Graham has some ideas 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.
Minute Photo Tip -- the Selfie Magazine trick
August 24, 2018 20:07 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBJefferson Graham describes the Selfie Magazine trick, a way to make you look dramatically better in mid-afternoon self portraits, 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.
Hey Alexa, you're not no. 1 anymore
August 24, 2018 07:05 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBFor the second quarter in a row, Google Home has outsold Amazon's Echo speaker. A year ago Amazon had a 88% market share in smart speakers. What happened? 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 drone that zooms in from the sky
August 23, 2018 14:30 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBDJI just introduced two new drones, including one, aimed at photographers, that actually zooms in on subjects from the skies. Jefferson Graham explains how this is done, 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.
NY Public Library goes digital with "Insta Stories"
August 23, 2018 07:11 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBThe venerable New York Public Library has joined the digital revolution with "Insta Stories," bite-size versions of classic novels to be consumed by the Instagram generation. 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.
Let's find a better DVR for TVBOB
August 22, 2018 07:07 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBOur friend Bob is such a TV nerd, he subscribes to two TV providers, because that way he can have 2 DVRs. We have a better solution, 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.
GoPro in the classroom
August 21, 2018 21:22 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBThink of video in the classroom and smartphones and tablets probably come immediately to mind. But what about the tiny, durable GoPro? Josh Nichols from the CrossBraining education app, tells Jefferson Graham about the virtues of working with the GoPro 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 now rating us on article complaints
August 21, 2018 20:59 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBIn the latest on its bid to weed out fake news, Facebook has started rating the users who complain about articles. Jefferson Graham reveals all 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.
iPhone 2018 - new features consumers want
August 21, 2018 07:01 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBJefferson Graham speaks to consumers in Balboa Island, California about what new features they'd like to see in the next 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.
Dream big - the Apple Car
August 20, 2018 18:06 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBInfluential analyst Ming Chi-Kuo just gave more validity to long-standing reports that Apple was planning to launch a car of the future, as early as 2023. 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.
Smartphone video quality is on par with cameras - per FilmicPro
August 20, 2018 07:03 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBThe quality from smartphones has gotten so good, that they now rival that of DSLRs, believes Neill Barham, the CEO of smartphone app Filmic Pro. He explains his reasoning on Talking Tech with Jefferson Graham and touts a new contest designed to show off the best of mobile filmmaking. Click here to view the winners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Alex Jones still has Google, despite ban
August 19, 2018 07:02 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBIn case you missed it, Alex Jones, the bad boy of the Internet, has been banned by Twitter, Apple, Facebook, YouTube and others, but he still has Google. Jefferson Graham reports for Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Think of 5G for cable, not your smartphone
August 18, 2018 07:15 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBVerizon and AT&T are touting new 5G networks for faster wireless speed, but you should think of 5G initially, not for wireless, but the living room, 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.
Elon Musk is falling apart
August 17, 2018 19:40 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBEmbattled Tesla CEO Elon Musk is clearly falling apart. That's the impression given in an explosive New York Times interview with the tech visionary. 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.
What if Amazon owned movie theaters?
August 17, 2018 07:03 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBBloomberg says Amazon seeks to buy the Landmark Theaters chain, which got us wondering. How would Amazon re-invent the movie-going experience. Tune in to Talking Tech for Jefferson Graham's take. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Long Exposure Trick - Minute Photo Tip #5
August 16, 2018 20:56 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBFrom 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.
Get wider w/accessory lens - Minute Photo Tip #4
August 16, 2018 07:17 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBGet more of the action in your smartphone photo with an accessory lens. On another edition of the Minute Photo Tips series, Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Moment lenses for smartphone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alex Jones still has Google, despite the bans
August 15, 2018 16:32 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBOnline conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been banned by YouTube, Facebook, Apple and other online platforms, but he still has Google and CloudFlare, which Jefferson Graham argues, still gives him a potent and loud voice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon's Fire TV Edition a Cord Cutter's Dream
August 15, 2018 07:05 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBThe new Alexa enabled Fire TV Edition from Amazon is a cord-cutter's dream TV, when Alexa works. It does less than Amazon promises out of the box, as 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.
The costs of JUUL are less; one reason e-cigs on rise
August 14, 2018 18:59 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBJefferson Graham looks at the costs of e-cigarettes vs. analog, per a new study that explains why JUUL's USB drive looking e-cigs have caught on in a big way with young people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meet Paul Shirley and his Stories he tells on dates
August 14, 2018 07:21 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBFormer NBA pro Paul Shirley has a new podcast about dating, "Stories I tell on Dates," and he fills Jefferson Graham in on the new show, 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.
Angry mobs destroying e-Scooters in LA
August 13, 2018 07:04 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBAngry mobs, upset about scooters left on city streets and pedestrians getting hit, have turned on e-scooters from Bird and Lime and are destroying them. Jefferson Graham reports on the monster that's been created on Talking Tech. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-bird-scooter-vandalism-20180809-story.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ditch Digital Zoom, crop instead: Minute Photo Tip #3
August 12, 2018 19:31 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBJefferson Graham's third 2 Minute Photowalk Tip for smartphones. Ditch the digital zoom, and crop instead. He explains how on this episode of Talking Tech. http://youtube.com/jeffersongraham See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Creating the Lionel Richie Playlist : part 3
August 12, 2018 07:15 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBWe asked Lionel Richie to pick the definitive playlist of his songs, and he responds right 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.
Get out your S Pens - here comes the fall tech products
August 11, 2018 13:00 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBThe launch of the new Samsung Note 9 kicks off tech buying season. Jefferson Graham previews what's next, in iPhones, Pixels, Echo speakers and more, 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.
Part 2 with Lionel Richie: how streaming $$$ compares to CDs
August 10, 2018 21:45 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBPart 2 with legendary entertainer Lionel Richie's Talking Tech interview--his thoughts on how streaming revenues compares to the earlier days of record and CD sales. 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 Lionel Richie, part 1
August 10, 2018 07:04 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBLegendary entertainer Lionel Richie sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to discuss his passion for technology, and his investment in Heal, an app that makes medical house calls, in part 1 of an extended interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The $1K Samsung Note 9 is bigger than an iPhone X and has longer battery
August 09, 2018 16:50 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBJefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais from USA TODAY weigh in on the new Samsung Note 9, which is bigger than the iPhone and potentially even pricier. Should you buy it? Tune in to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.