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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How to hold the camera: Minute Photo Tip #2:
August 09, 2018 07:01 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBIn part 2 of the 2 Minute Photowalk Photo Tips series, Jefferson Graham explains the best way to hold the camera. Tune in to Talking Tech, http://jeffersongraham.net 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.
Work at Home with Amazon
August 08, 2018 17:26 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBUSA TODAY's Elizabeth Weise sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss the many work at home opportunities being touted by Amazon, 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.
Features we want to see in Samsung Note 9
August 08, 2018 07:02 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBMichelle Maltais, USA TODAY's consumer editor, sits in with Jefferson Graham to reveal the new features she wants to see on the upcoming Samsung Note 9, the mega-phone expected to be debuted on August 9, 2018. Http://usatoday.com/tech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Mattress Wars
August 07, 2018 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBUSA TODAY's Nathan Boney joins Jefferson Graham to report on the tug of war between traditional mattress retailers and the explosion of bed-in-a-box online retailers. "There are now more places to buy a mattress in the U.S. than places to buy a Big Mac," says Boney. Intrigued? Tune in to #TalkingTech for more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Preview: Samsung's new mega Note 9 phone
August 07, 2018 07:15 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBCould this be the end of the line for the Samsung Note? Jefferson Graham previews Samsung's new Note 9 phone, which Korean media says could be the last one in the series, if sales don't meet expectations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alex Jones banned online - right or wrong?
August 06, 2018 17:44 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBOnline provocateur Alex Jones has been banned by YouTube, Facebook and Apple, after weeks of critics calling for the companies do so. But is this a case of the social media companies becoming the "Thought Police," and will they live to regret this decision? 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.
Camera Basics: Minute Photo tip #1 -
August 06, 2018 07:04 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBIn part 1 of the 2 Minute Photowalk Photo Tips series, Jefferson Graham starts with the basics: know the camera. For more info check our YouTube Photowalks photography channel or website. 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 stop Spotify from snooping on you
August 05, 2018 19:22 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBIn case you missed it, USA TODAY's Ashley Wong sits in with Jefferson Graham to explain how to change Spotify settings and stop the music service from sharing your music information with friends, 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 Influencer Code: How to crack it!
August 05, 2018 07:15 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBFitness expert Amanda Russell and social media whiz Cynthia Lieberman tell Jefferson Graham about how you too can get paid by brands to share your knowledge and love of the world with your followers. All you have to do is crack the Influencer Code. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI: Why teachers and parents are furious at JUUL
August 04, 2018 21:12 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBIt looks like a flash drive. And it acts like one too. It needs to be plugged into USB to recharge. But it's not for backup, but instead a quick nicotine hit. USA TODAY's Ryan Suppe joins Jefferson Graham to relay why teachers and parents hate the JUUL, 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.
Mobile Pay got a boost this week, but still has ways to go
August 04, 2018 07:04 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBMobile pay got a huge boost this week when CVS and 7-Eleven said it would start offering Apple Pay to its customers. But the concept of waving your phone to pay for stuff still has a long ways to go. 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.
Talking Tech with USA TODAY's new consumer tech editor
August 03, 2018 07:01 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBMichelle Maltais, USA TODAY's new consumer tech editor, sits in with Jefferson Graham to talk tech and mutual tech interests 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.
"Thanks a trillion" Apple to the iPhone
August 02, 2018 16:56 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBApple on August 2, 2018 became the first U.S. company worth a trillion dollars. The iPhone and Tim Cook's brilliance got it there--but before it can get to two trillion, it has Amazon breathing down its neck. 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.
JUUL looks like a flash drive, but it's actually full of nicotine
August 02, 2018 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBUSA TODAY's Ryan Suppe and Ashley Wong join Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the new e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Samsung's new Galaxy S4 tablet has a marketing challenge
August 01, 2018 16:35 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBSamsung's new Galaxy S4 tablet will cost upwards of $800 with accessories, and looks to compete with the no. 1 tablet, the Apple iPad. USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig and Eli Blumenthal join Jefferson Graham to discuss Samsung's marketing challenge 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 Spotify from snooping on you
August 01, 2018 14:46 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBSpotify lists everything you listen to publicly. Unless, that is, you change your settings. USA TODAY's Ashley Wong sits in with Jefferson Graham to explain 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 don't have to spend $800 & up on an iPhone
July 31, 2018 07:14 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBWith new iPhones set for an expected September debut, Jefferson Graham argues that you don't need a shiny, new state-of-the-art iPhone. He can get you in for as little as $150. Tune in to Talking Tech to hear 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.
How the Sheildon case saved my iPhone
July 30, 2018 07:04 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBJefferson Graham recants the story of the Sheildon case that saved his iPhone 8 Plus from being crushed by hundreds of cars in downtown Los Angeles 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, what can the Sonos Soundbar do for my TV?
July 29, 2018 07:31 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBJefferson Graham plugged the Sonos Beam soundbar into his TV, expecting lots of Alexa features for watching TV. The sound is great, but Alexa can do little, TV wise, he found. Listen to his report 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.
Cutting the cord review - Mohu Glide antenna
July 28, 2018 07:19 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBJefferson Graham reviews the $90 antenna that works indoors, picks up 60 channels, and could eliminate the monthly cable TV bill. So what's not to like? Tune in to Talking Tech 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.
Hey Siri, you're almost as smart as Google. Really!
July 27, 2018 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBA new survey from Loup Ventures found Siri a close, close no. 2 in accuracy to Google, with Alexa way behind. How is this possible? Gene Munster from Loup Ventures joins Talking Tech to explain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flippy has a new gig —@Dodger Stadium
July 26, 2018 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBFlippy, the burger flipping robot, has a new gig, @Dodger Stadium, making chicken tenders and tater tots for up to 50,000 rabid baseball fans daily. How's that going to work? Jefferson Graham previews 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 August?
July 26, 2018 07:07 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBUSA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum visits Talking Tech to brief Jefferson Graham and the Talking Tech audience about what's playing on Netflix in August. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Move over scooters - eSkates are here
July 25, 2018 07:02 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBScooters are so yesterday. Now, Jefferson Graham reports about the latest from Segway, an e_Skate, which attaches to the bottom of your feet, and glides you along. He tries it out, and reports his findings, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tech #101: Don't use licensed music in your videos
July 24, 2018 20:30 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBAnoher edition of Tech #101: why using licensed music in a video for a business can create havoc for your company, and get you booted from your hosted website. Jefferson Graham reports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nine startups Amazon just enlisted to help with Alexa
July 24, 2018 07:04 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBMeet the nine tech startups just accepted into the Amazon Alexa Fund, which invests in startups exploring voice computing technology. One recent graduate--the Ring Video doorbell. 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.
Would you buy a product that expired within a year? Tile's bluetooth problem
July 23, 2018 22:56 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBTile, the popular bluetooth tracker, is beloved by customers who swear by it. They also swear at it. Jefferson Graham explains why, and proposes a solution, 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 star for the Amazon Echo? You've got to be kidding.
July 23, 2018 07:08 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBSorry Talking Tech fans, but the Amazon Echo, Fire TV stick and Sonos One may not be perfect, but they do not deserve 1 star reviews on Amazon. Jefferson Graham rants, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inside Fortnite, Inc.
July 22, 2018 07:07 - 5 minutes - 5 MBInside Fortnite, Inc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Turning the tables on Jefferson Graham - reporting Alexa
July 21, 2018 07:06 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBUSA TODAY Tech editor Laura Mandaro turns the tables on Talking Tech host Jefferson Graham to ask about what it's like reporting stories on the Amazon Echo connected speaker--and posing all those queries to Alexa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tech shoppers on Amazon are a really tough bunch
July 20, 2018 21:34 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBCompanies getting roasted on Amazon shouldn't be that concerned--they're in good company. Reviewers are very picky and petty. 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.
Look up - All about those crazy flying cars
July 20, 2018 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBJefferson Graham reports on plans to bring flying cars to a neighborhood near 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.
We get letters: crazy pitches and fan mail
July 19, 2018 20:13 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBWe get some pretty crazy pitches here at Talking Tech. Jefferson Graham two new ones (just try and make sense of them) along with two new fan letters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Zuck: Holocaust & Sandy Hook denials OK on Facebook
July 19, 2018 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg won't take down holocaust deniers or conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. He revealed in an interview his true feelings about having fake news all over his site. Jefferson Graham expresses his outrage on the latest episode 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 EU's $5 billion Google fine means to you
July 18, 2018 18:55 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBThe European Union just fined Google $5 billion for anti-competitive behavior relating to its Android mobile operating system. How does it affect you, here in the United States? There are several ways, 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.
How to fix Netflix's subscriber problem
July 18, 2018 07:08 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBNetflix's subscriber numbers are lower than expected, which has led many to wonder if the rise to the top has peaked for the streaming service. Jefferson Graham has a really easy fix, which 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.
Amazon: why we need to shop elsewhere
July 17, 2018 07:10 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBAfter the disaster of Prime Day, the Amazon website crashing and not being able to keep up with demand, we need to help the e-tailer and start shopping elsewhere, argues Jefferson Graham. He lays out his reasons and game plan on the Talking Tech podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Beyond Alexa, Amazon Prime Day $5 off here, $10 there
July 16, 2018 22:42 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBAmazon's Prime Day started with a thud - a website that was down for 3 hours and counting. And while there were great deals for Amazon products, the rest of the "deals," were either for closeouts or $5 off here, $10 there. Jefferson Graham reports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon Prime Day - what you need to know
July 16, 2018 07:03 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBAmazon Prime Day, that made up holiday of supposed bargains, is set for 7/16 and 7/17. Jefferson Graham reports on what you need to know and how to shop, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weekend tech wrap for 7/14: new Macs, Twitter purge
July 15, 2018 19:08 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBJefferson Graham runs down the top tech headlines for the week ending 7/14 on Talking Tech, led by new Apple Mac laptops and a purge by Twitter of fake news followers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meet the most anti-tech guy ever - writer Mike Reiss
July 14, 2018 07:02 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBMike Reiss doesn't have a cell phone, grudgingly got onto Twitter, and wouldn't know a Facebook if it hit him in the face. He explains why he's so anti-tech on #TalkingTech 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.
Shopping sucks with Alexa -- but we have tips to make experience better
July 13, 2018 19:51 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBShopping for stuff with Alexa is quite challenging. Jefferson Graham outlines the issues with voice shopping, and offers some tips for folks looking for voice deals on Prime Day, 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 comedy of tweets with Mike Reiss of The Simpsons
July 13, 2018 07:04 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBMike Reiss, a longtime writer for the Simpsons TV show, explains the art of writing tweets as comedy, and reads some of his best humorous tweets on #TalkingTech 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.
Apple updates Mac line - we've got the scoop
July 12, 2018 18:14 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBApple just updated the MacBook Pro line with two very pricey new computers. Jefferson Graham previews, and has fills in TalkingTech listeners on other, less expensive, and more affordable options still available from Apple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Facebook News --what's that all about?
July 12, 2018 07:09 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBJefferson Graham wonders why Facebook is getting so heavily invested in a new slate of news programs from the likes of Anderson Cooper and Jorge Ramos that are set to debut July 16. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How bad is UNREAL Mobile's $10 monthly wireless plan? Surprisingly good.
July 11, 2018 18:30 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBJefferson Graham checks out UNREAL Mobile's $10 monthly wireless plan, believed to be the lowest anywhere, to see how bad it could be. 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.
How Selfies changed a Hollywood neighborhood
July 11, 2018 07:06 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBJefferson Graham reports on the dramatic changes to the Beachwood Canyon community, in terms of traffic and complaints by neighbors, that all came from the pursuit of a selfie in front of the Hollywood Sign, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
iOS App Store @10 - how apps changed our lives
July 10, 2018 16:15 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBWithout apps, there's no Uber, Tinder, Instagram or Google Maps. The iOS App Store turned 10 on July 10th and Jefferson Graham looks back at how apps changed our lives 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 prevent Google from knowing everything about you
July 10, 2018 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBGoogle knows more about you than you probably even realize. Jefferson Graham runs down the categories, and ponders the use of a VPN service to fool Google on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Five tips for how to create a self-published book
July 09, 2018 07:10 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBRich DeMuro, the author of the newly published "101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone," offers five more tips--on how to create a self-published book. He joins 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.