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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101 Tips for getting more from your iPhone
July 08, 2018 07:04 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBEven if you think you know the iPhone inside and out, Rich DeMuro would beg to differ. The host of the KTLA TV Tech Smart segment has just written a book, "101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone," and talks about it with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. http://www.richontech.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weekend wrap: Reading YOUR Gmail, Samsung snafu
July 07, 2018 07:33 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBRich DeMuro from Richontech.TV joins Jefferson Graham to go over the big tech stories of the week ending 07/6/2018, highlighted by all those apps that are reading our Gmail. And how do we feel about that? Tune in! 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 Phil Rosenthal - season 2 of "Somebody Feed Phil"
July 07, 2018 00:10 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBIn part 2 of our chat with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal, the star of the "Somebody Feed Phil," series previews the second season of his travel/food show 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.
Tech tuneup with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal
July 06, 2018 07:04 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBPhil Rosenthal, the host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," talks his tech tuneup, his new http://www.philrosenthalworld.com website and the second season of his travel/food show with 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.
The iPhone may get new colors in the fall
July 05, 2018 22:00 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBApple is expected to reach beyond the traditional white and black with new hues for the iPhone in the fall. Jefferson Graham has the scoop 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.
How to get the best deals for Amazon Prime Day
July 05, 2018 07:18 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBJefferson Graham runs down tips on how to get the best deals for Amazon Prime Day, set for Monday July 16th, 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 is the most downloaded IOS app ever--what else makes the list?
July 04, 2018 15:57 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBWhat are the most downloaded apps of all time, and how many apps do we open daily? The market research firm AppAnnie just compiled a chart, which Jefferson Graham shares with listeners 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 take great travel photos
July 04, 2018 07:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBNow that summer is officially here, Jefferson Graham offers tips for taking great travel photos 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 streaming on Netflix and Amazon in July
July 03, 2018 07:08 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBJefferson Graham runs down new highlights for Netflix in July, including new seasons of "Orange is the New Black" and Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fireworks - tips on getting great July 4 shots
July 02, 2018 07:08 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBJefferson Graham offers his tips for how to get great fireworks shots on your smartphone for July 4th, 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.
JB Smoove - Talking Tech Rewind
July 01, 2018 06:59 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBWe reach into the vault to replay our memorable interview with "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" JB Smoove 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.
Lewis Black on Talking Tech - Rewind
June 30, 2018 19:46 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBA replay of one of our favorite all-time Talking Tech interviews, with acerbic comedian Lewis Black. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We've got the Maltins on the Movies
June 30, 2018 07:24 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBLeonard and Jessie Maltin talk about their father/daughter podcast, where the longtime movie critic and buff joins forces with his offspring to interview actors and directors, and talk their favorite films. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to avoid phishing scans - Tech #101
June 29, 2018 07:04 - 1 minute - 1.76 MBJefferson Graham offers reminders on how to avoid phishing scams 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 Gilbert Gottfried
June 28, 2018 07:13 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBComedian Gilbert Gottfried joins Jefferson Graham over the phone from a Chicago hotel room to talk his Amazing, Colossal podcast 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.
Mastering Instagram with Sue Bryce
June 27, 2018 07:10 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBPhotographer Sue Bryce tells how to grow your Instagram with more followers and likes 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.
Travel photography - what's in my bag?
June 26, 2018 07:09 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBAs Jefferson Graham heads out on the open road, he lets listeners in on what travel photo gear he brought along for the July 4th holiday 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 I believe Spotify is the best music service
June 25, 2018 07:07 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBJefferson Graham explains why he believes Spotify is the best overall music subscription service, better than Apple Music, Google Play Music or 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.
Immigration and tech - a personal note
June 24, 2018 07:07 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBJefferson Graham talks about the huge role immigration has had for him, as well as that iPhone, Android, Echo or Fire TV device 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.
Weekend wrap -- wireless deals & more
June 23, 2018 07:54 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBJefferson Graham runs down the top tech stories of the week on Talking Tech, highlighted by a great new wireless deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meet Binging with Babish's Andrew Rae
June 22, 2018 19:51 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBAndrew Rae has a unique concept among YouTubers--celebrate cooking and show how to make food popularized in movies. Jefferson Graham speaks to the host of the Binging with Babish channel, from the VidCon convention in Anaheim. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After "tough" year, surprise: YouTube is bigger than ever
June 22, 2018 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBNeal Mohan, the chief product officer for YouTube, talks about the "tough" year the video network has had with advertisers and rogue creators, but he has a surprise. YouTube is now bigger than ever. 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.
Make a bank deposit, and you're in for a sweepstakes
June 21, 2018 08:35 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBMatt Cohen, the CEO of Grand.co., a new savings app with a twist, visits Jefferson Graham to explain his concept of automatic savings = a monthly sweepstakes for cash prices, 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.
Just $10 a month for monthly wireless service--UnrealMobile's catch?
June 20, 2018 12:46 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBThe folks behind low-cost wireless service FreedomPop have a new $10 a month mobile plan with unlimited talk and texting, and 1 GB of high-speed data. Jefferson Graham breaks down the pros and cons of the deal 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, are you really listening to me in a hotel room?
June 20, 2018 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBAmazon announced a new alliance to bring Echo connected speakers into hotel rooms by Marriott over the summer. You can ask for pool hours, housekeeping, and worry about being monitored. 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.
Google wants to double podcast audience with new app
June 19, 2018 15:09 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBGoogle has finally joined the audio revolution with a new app, Google Podcasts. Product manager Zack Reneau-Wedeen joins Jefferson Graham to fill listeners in on discovering podcasts for Android phones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why would anyone be a Verizon Wireless customer?
June 19, 2018 07:04 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBWhy would anyone in their right mind continue paying for Verizon Wireless, when it charges more than competitors? 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.
Apple's entertainment push - Oprah, Speilberg, Reese
June 18, 2018 07:16 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBJefferson Graham reports on Apple's entertainment push for what's expected to be a new streaming service, with deals with Hollywood royalty like Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Week in review: media mergers, Apple + Oprah, YouTube
June 17, 2018 08:03 - 16 minutes - 15 MBJefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech stories with USA TODAY's Laura Mandaro and Edward C. Baig 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.
From Brooklyn to VidCon: Rafi Fine, the new media mogul
June 16, 2018 08:19 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBRafi Fine, best known for his work with brother Benny as the Fine Bros., tells about his travels from Brooklyn to 10 billion video views on YouTube, with their FBE production company on an extended Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Living the YouTube travel dream with Yellow Productions
June 15, 2018 07:12 - 4 minutes - 4 MBChris Raney's Yellow Productions travel channel on YouTube has brought him to Japan, Hawaii and other exotic locations. Jefferson Graham talks with Raney about the nomad video life 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.
Father's Day tech ideas - gimbal, drone, soundbar & portraits
June 14, 2018 12:26 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBJefferson Graham runs down his last-minute tech gift ideas for the dad in your life, including which gimbal, drone or camera to buy, and has some tips on great free gifts as well, on Talking Tech. Wish list gear includes: DJI Mavic Air drone, Canon M50 camera, Amazon Echo speaker, Sonos Beam and DJI Osmo Mobile 2 gimbal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tile horror stories
June 13, 2018 07:37 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBBryan Alexander always swore by the Tile bluetooth lost item tracker--until he lost his $500 Chevy Volt keys. He reveals his solution for what to do, next time, 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.
Even more Facebook Memories are coming your way
June 12, 2018 07:36 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBFacebook plans to pour on the reminders about when you became an online friend with someone, and what you posted on a specific date through a new Memories page. Good idea? Jefferson Graham thinks he can do a better job than an algorithm and tells you why on today's Talking Tech episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ready to watch TV on Facebook?
June 11, 2018 07:45 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBFacebook is looking to bring TV viewers to the social network with a new investment in the little-seen Watch initiative, hiring big-name TV stars (like CNN's Anderson Cooper and Univision's Jorge Ramos) to host news shows for the News Feed. 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.
Weekend tech headline wrap --WWDC, goodbye Yahoo Messenger
June 10, 2018 07:34 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBJefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines for the week ending June 9th, highlighted by Apple's WWDC conference, the new Amazon Alexa TV controller and goodbye Yahoo Messenger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why you should switch to Sprint now - for $15 monthly
June 09, 2018 07:27 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBJefferson Graham reports on Sprint's new, unheard of limited time $15 a month promotion for wireless service and compares it to other low-priced offers 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.
Photographing the Hawaii volcano
June 08, 2018 23:14 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBUSA TODAY staff photographer Robert Hanashiro joins Jefferson Graham to discuss the challenge of photographing the massive Kīlauea volcano on the big island of Hawaii, 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.
Two new ones for the living room from Amazon and Sonos
June 08, 2018 07:22 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBAmazon and Sonos are eying the living room with new tech products for June and July, an Alexa box for the TV and a new soundbar that responds to your voice. Jefferson Graham fills you 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.
Bird - the coolest gadget we've seen in 2018
June 07, 2018 07:14 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBThe Bird electric scooter is hands down the coolest gadget Jefferson Graham has seen in 2018. He explains why--and the pitfalls with the hot device, 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.
Can we really kick tech addiction?
June 06, 2018 07:02 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBUSA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on Apple's new tools to curb our tech addiction in iOS12, the fall mobile operating system update. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple wants to stop Facebook from tracking you
June 05, 2018 07:25 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBFacebook tracks your every move via Like and Share buttons, and Apple doesn't like it. It's introducing new tools in operating system upgrades to thwart the social network. 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.
Apple to bring parental controls, group video chats to new IOS
June 04, 2018 19:06 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBJefferson Graham previews Apple's update to the mobile operating system update, IOS12, coming in the fall, but sneak peeked June 4 at the WWDC developer conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Music smackdown - Siri v. Alexa v. Google
June 04, 2018 09:13 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBJefferson Graham posed 40 questions to Alexa, Siri and Google on the HomePod, Echo and Google Home speakers, to find out which one was the smartest. 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.
Sonos--the best connected speaker on the market
June 04, 2018 03:11 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBJefferson Graham reports on his favorite all-around connected speaker, the Sonos One, and why it beats the pants off the Apple HomePod, Amazon Alexa and Google Home speakers, 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.
WWDC Apple preview - new software for iPhones
June 02, 2018 07:11 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBJefferson Graham previews Apple's WWDC developer conference, and what to look for in new software updates for the iPhone and iPad 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: Canon M50 for Father Day Vlogger
June 01, 2018 07:21 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBJefferson Graham reviews the new Canon M50 camera, a cool, compact alternative to a smartphone, a good potential gift for that Father Day vlogger in your life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Consumer Reports takes on Elon Musk
May 31, 2018 19:13 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBElon Musk didn't like his review of a new Tesla in Consumer Reports, so he called and said he could fix a brake issue--and used software to get it changed within 48 hours. Marta Tellado, CEO of Consumers Reports tells 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.
Code conference - Silicon Valley grows up
May 31, 2018 07:14 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBTim Bradshaw from Financial Times joins Jefferson Graham to report on the exclusive Code tech conference, where the recurring theme from Facebook, Airbnb, Snap, Inc. and other companies is that tech has grown up. Shiny objects are out, heat from regulators is in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
VidCon is coming - a preview of video celebration
May 30, 2018 19:14 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBVidCon, the annual gathering of online video creators for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere is around the corner, starting June 20th. Jim Louderback, the general manager of VidCon, visits Jefferson Graham and Talking Tech for a preview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.