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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Photobombing Route 66 with Rick Sammon
May 30, 2018 07:03 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBRick Sammon and his wife Susan just got the dream assignment--drive up and down Route 66 in New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada, photograph what they see and tell everyone how to get great shots in a new book. Rick Sammon joins Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech with some great photo tips, as he plugs the new "The Route 66 Road Trip – How to Eat, Sleep, Stay, Play and Shoot Like a Pro.". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...
Social media update #307 — don't say stupid things online
May 29, 2018 18:55 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBJefferson Graham's social media update, courtesy of Roseanne Barr — don't say stupid things online. They can end your career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to listen to Alexa's recordings of you
May 29, 2018 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBAmazon records you when you use the "wake word" Alexa. Jefferson Graham tells how to listen to all those recordings on #TalkingTech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Steer clear of Google's Back up and Sync - it's evil!
May 28, 2018 19:12 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBGoogle says it's Back up and Sync tool is designed to make automatic backups from your computer to the cloud. But no, says Jefferson Graham, it's really meant to get you to fill up your quota and sign you up for expensive upgrades. Graham 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 memories of 2018
May 28, 2018 07:26 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBJefferson Graham runs down the tech highlights, so far, of 2018, highlighted by robots and privacy concerns on TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flippy is back, and working this time
May 27, 2018 07:28 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBFlippy, the hamburger flipping robot, is back, and working this time, after a botched debut. Jefferson Graham checks in with the robot, it's creator and patrons of the Caliburger restaurant in Pasadena, California, 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.
Worried about Alexa recording your chats? We have a solution
May 26, 2018 07:16 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBIt was every Amazon Echo owner's nightmare, when Alexa passed on a kitchen conversation. Jefferson Graham has some tips about what to do to make sure this doesn't happen 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 Russians kept targeting US voters after the election on Facebook
May 26, 2018 00:12 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBEven after the election of Donald Trump, Russian meddling in U.S, affairs continued on Facebook. USA TOIDAY investigated and tech editor Laura Mandaro discusses the story with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/05/25/russian-facebook-ads-sought-inflame-hispanic-tensions-after-trump-election/635066002/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Going cashless with Circle Pay's Jeremy Allaire
May 25, 2018 07:07 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBJeremy Allaire, the founder of the Circle digital payment app, discusses a cashless future with 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.
Get money back on hotels and flight delays with Service
May 24, 2018 07:23 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBMichael Schneider, the founder of Service, tells how to save money with lower hotel rates and flight delays with his app, which now has a new alliance with Kayak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rating the music services: Apple, Amazon, Spotify & YouTube
May 23, 2018 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBJefferson Graham compares the pros and cons of the big four music subscription services: Spotify, Apple, Amazon and the new YouTube Music 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.
Maybe Siri will be smarter this year, but....
May 22, 2018 23:10 - 2 minutes - 2 MBYesterday, we told you how Apple was teasing a new voice, smarts and looks for Siri on the eve of the 2018 Worldwide Developer's Conference. Only one problem--those were 2017 teases. Jefferson Graham explains, and apologizes, 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: YouTube's revamped Music app is work in progress
May 22, 2018 19:41 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBJefferson Graham reviews YouTube's revamped Music service, which looks to take on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Prime Unlimited with one that makes better recommendations. How do they stack up? 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.
Preview: crazy new 4D Hydrogen smartphone
May 22, 2018 07:08 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBJefferson Graham previews the pricey, but innovative new RED Hydrogen One phone, which shows your photos and videos in holographic style 4D 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 get to the top of Google: SEO expert explains all
May 21, 2018 20:02 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBRob Greer, an expert in the odd science known as SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, offers tips on how to get your website to the top of 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.
Mastering Instagram success with Pete Halvorsen
May 21, 2018 07:17 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBUber Manhattan Beach photographer Pete Halvorsen talks about the art of getting more people to like your photos on Instagram with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. Check out Pete's photos: http://www.pchpro.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Recap: Google's confusing week
May 20, 2018 07:36 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBGoogle made so many changes this week, to Google Drive, YouTube Red and Google Play Music. Jefferson Graham recaps the confusion 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.
Lessons of Tesla Autopilot snafu--pay attention
May 19, 2018 08:12 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBUSA TODAY's Marco della Cava joins Jefferson Graham to explain what went wrong with that recent Tesla crash in Salt Lake City and the perils on autopilot 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.
Prom season - tips on how to get great photos
May 18, 2018 20:17 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBWith many high school Proms set for the weekend, Jefferson Graham checks in with high school seniors for their best tips and tricks for getting great prom 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.
YouTube's new song - playing tunes it knows you like
May 18, 2018 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBYouTube looks to take on Spotify, Apple Music and others with subscription mix that has a twist--Google knows what you do all day, and will program music accordingly. Cool, or creepy? 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.
Kevin Nealon takes comedian pals on hikes for YouTube
May 17, 2018 07:09 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBComedian Kevin Nealon tells Jefferson Graham how he produces his YouTube series Hiking with Kevin by holding a selfie stick and an iPhone as he hikes. Guests have included Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler and Martin Short. TalkingTech: https://art19.com/shows/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, how can I listen to Prime Music on my Echo?
May 17, 2018 01:14 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBIn part 2 of our spotlight on Amazon Music, Steve Boom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to offer tips on fun stuff you can do with both Alexa, Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited 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.
Laurel vs. Yanny? - you decide
May 16, 2018 17:27 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBThe internet is abuzz with a Twitter post asking people what they're hearing - is it Laurel or Yanny? We went out and asked passerbys to weigh in, and their responses will surprise you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pro tips: fun stuff you can do with Alexa and Amazon Music
May 16, 2018 17:25 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBIn part 2 of our spotlight on Amazon Music, Steve Boom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to offer tips on fun stuff you can do with Alexa, Amazon Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited 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.
Breaking it down - features of Amazon Prime Music vs. Music Unlimited
May 15, 2018 07:14 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBSteve Boom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham for the first of a multi-part interview, to explain the features of Amazon Music vs, Amazon Music Unlimited, and how to use them with Alexa 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.
Newsflash: prices lowered for online storage
May 14, 2018 22:42 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBJefferson Graham reports on new lower prices for online storage from Google, and how it stacks up to rivals Dropbox, iCloud, Microsoft and 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.
Soon you'll be able to colorize black and white photos with 1 click
May 14, 2018 07:01 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBGoogle will introduce later this year a new tool to instantly colorize an old black and white photo, within seconds, with just one click. It's part of the Google Photos app, and the company's David Lieb and Leslie Ikemoto sit down with Jefferson Graham to explain, and preview other new features 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.
Printer update - my Brother ink lasted 10 months
May 13, 2018 07:08 - 1 minute - 1.75 MBJefferson Graham updates listeners on his favorite purchase of 2017--a Brother printer and how the ink lasted a full ten months, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why Google wants to take over all your boring chores
May 12, 2018 07:07 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBGoogle can do a lot of things for us, like finishing our e-mails with auto replies and keeping us company via the Google Home speaker. But time for a reality check, argues Jefferson Graham. It can't eat for us, do our exercise or put our clothes on. A peek into artificial intelligence, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mother's Day - it's pretty much too late to order flowers online
May 11, 2018 07:22 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBJefferson Graham reports that you still have time to get flowers to Mom for Sunday via the online florists. But they probably won't be roses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does Trevor pack in his bag?
May 10, 2018 21:36 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBUSA TODAY's Trevor Hughes is an always on the go reporter who just returned from coverings in Hawaii and the California desert. Jefferson Graham wanted to know - what's in Trevor's bag? They discuss cameras, batteries, cables and peanut M&Ms 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.
Followup: more on Google's robot callers
May 10, 2018 12:51 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBGoogle's announcement that it had created a robot to make automated calls for reservations to hair salons and restaurants opens so many questions. Does Google need to inform the caller that they are speaking to a computer? How do we feel about robots impersonating humans and getting away with it in real life? Jefferson Graham weighs on for a second chorus on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
BeLive says live is alive and well
May 09, 2018 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBDaniel Mayer and Tzafrir Rehan, the founders of BeLiveTV, a service for broadcasting talk shows on Facebook, says live video is alive and well, in an interview with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. Listen to their discussion, recorded at the Facebook F8 conference in San Jose, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google's scary new plan to have robots call your business
May 09, 2018 07:22 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBGoogle's latest: beginning this summer, it's going to deploy computers to make calls on your behalf to set up appointments for hair salons and restaurants. 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.
Rating the assistants: Google wins our survey
May 08, 2018 07:32 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBJefferson Graham asked 150 questions to Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant to see which ones provide the most correct answers. On Talking Tech, he explains why Google is slightly ahead of Amazon, and far ahead of Siri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Behind Tesla's crazy earnings call with Gene Munster
May 07, 2018 08:04 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBGene Munster, an investor and analyst with Loup Ventures, fills in for Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech, weighing in on Tesla's recent crazy earnings call. Munster also takes on Apple's call as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sunday 05/05 tech wrap - Facebook, Twitter, MoviePass
May 06, 2018 08:09 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBThe tech news headlines of the week, led by Facebook's new dating service, Twitter's password woes and an update to the MoviePass offer. USA TODAY's Trevor Hughes fills in for 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.
Five ways T-Mobile has improved our lives
May 05, 2018 07:42 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBJefferson Graham reports on massive cost savings by switching to T-Mobile, and in the wake of the proposed merger with Sprint, the five ways T-Mobile has improved wireless service for 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.
What the T-Mobile/Sprint merger will mean for you
May 04, 2018 07:26 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBUSA TODAY's Eli Blumenthal and Edward C. Baig guest host for Jefferson Graham, and weigh in on the proposed T-Mobile/Sprint wireless merger and what it will mean 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 great backwards Selfie tip
May 03, 2018 07:07 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBTalking Tech checks in with photographer Anthony Quintano for a great tip on how to take great Selfies on your smartphone. Jefferson Graham hosts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Would you trust your dating profile with Facebook?
May 02, 2018 07:11 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBJefferson Graham reports on the 5 highlights of the Facebook F8 developer conference, starting with that new dating app the social network plans to launch. Which begs the question - after Facebook's privacy issues, would you trust your profile with Zuckerberg and co.? 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.
Facebook brings Augmented Reality to Messenger
May 01, 2018 17:30 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBAugmented reality apps have yet to really take off--but that's not stopping Facebook from bring animated images that mix with real life on apps from Nike, Sephora and Kia to Messenger. Jefferson Graham reports from the F8 conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Facebook & 5,000 app developers @F8 - preview
May 01, 2018 07:10 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBFacebook looks to reverse weeks of bad press at its F8 conference for app developers with a peek into the future that is perhaps not as creepy and invasive as it's been in the past. Jefferson Graham previews the F8 conference 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.
I downloaded my personal info from Apple
April 30, 2018 07:27 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBLike he did with Facebook and Google, Jefferson Graham downloaded the personal information Apple had collected on him. He 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.
Weekend news wrap - Gmail, Spectacles, Amazon Key
April 29, 2018 07:05 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBJefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines for the week ending 04/28, led by Google's new Gmail update, the return of Snapchat Spectacles and Amazon's odd scheme to deliver packages to your car trunk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey kids --YouTube, FB & Amazon want you, now
April 28, 2018 07:04 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBThis was the week that YouTube, Amazon and Facebook all unleashed a new set of parental controls on kid oriented products. Joining USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to discuss on Talking Tech is KC Estenson, the CEO of kids software company GoNoodle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Amazon Prime worth an extra $20 yearly?
April 27, 2018 16:49 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBAmazon just announced a $20 price increase for Amazon Prime membership. Is it worth it? And at what point, if any, would you say "enough is enough?" 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.
Meet Snapchat Spectacles 2.0
April 27, 2018 07:27 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBSnapchat just released the second edition of the Spectacles video glasses, smaller, more expensive, water resistant and more photo centric. And Jefferson Graham has a pair. The first edition flopped. Will the revamp do the trick? He 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.
Inside Google's radical G-mail re-think
April 26, 2018 07:02 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBGoogle has confirmed it's radical rethink about how to use Gmail in 2018. Jefferson Graham explains the new tools 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 Theresa Chong 's Chewable Structures
April 25, 2018 07:05 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBTheresa Chong is a former civil engineer who's taken her love of science to food, building edible replicas of the Eiffel Tower, the Family Guy house and more for her Chewable Structures YouTube channel. She tells Jefferson Graham all about her passion for food and engineering 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.