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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YouTube says the machines are working
April 24, 2018 15:07 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBYouTube says its use of machines to get rid of "violative" content is working--but it still has a long ways to go to clean up its act, suggests 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.
Amazon can open your car trunk to deliver packages
April 24, 2018 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBThe latest from Amazon: a new program to deliver packages direct to your car trunk--without you even being there. Elizabeth Weise from USA TODAY tells Jefferson Graham all 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.
How to get great prom photos
April 23, 2018 07:24 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBJefferson Graham interviews high school seniors about 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.
Can SmugMug revive Flickr?
April 22, 2018 07:52 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBSmugMug, the photo sharing site, is acquiring the long dormant photo enthusiast site Flickr from Yahoo. Jefferson Graham lays out the challenges for bringing Flickr back from the nearly dead 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.
Inside Talking TVs, the trend set to take over your living room
April 21, 2018 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBAmazon has a new talking TV in the works, along with Vizio, Sony, LG, Samsung and other manufacturers. What's behind the rush to voice remotes? Jefferson Graham explores on the weekend edition of Talking Tech. http://www.jeffersongraham.com http://www.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.
Meet Pandora's music man CEO
April 20, 2018 07:20 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBIn part two of our chat with new Pandora CEO Roger Lynch, he talks about commuting back and forth from Oakland to Denver to continue playing with his band and names some of the music he enjoys listening to on the personalized music service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How Roger Lynch plans to revive Pandora
April 19, 2018 08:12 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBRoger Lynch, the new CEO of Pandora, the personalized music service, tells Jefferson Graham how he plans to revive the service, 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 bringing FireTV sets to Best Buy, but buyer beware
April 18, 2018 22:01 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBAmazon is touting a new deal to bring branded FireTV smart sets to Best Buy, but first Jefferson Graham has some issues he'd like to discuss on Talking Tech. http://www.jeffersongraham.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Introducing 'The Potcast,' a new USA TODAY NETWORK podcast
April 18, 2018 19:42 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBComing soon from the USA TODAY NETWORK: "The Potcast" podcast! "The Potcast" launches on 4/20 (Friday), and you can find it by searching "USA TODAY Network Potcast" on your favorite podcast player. New episodes drop every Friday. Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts today: https://apple.co/2GrGzOA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why I ditched Canon for Sony cameras
April 18, 2018 08:12 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBAfter a 30 year run, Jefferson Graham finally ditched Canon cameras to go full-time with Sony. He explains his decision 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 your privacy safe with Apple?
April 17, 2018 08:16 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBApple says it has a different business strategy than Facebook and Google, and thus, takes privacy concerns more seriously than its rivals. Does it really? 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.
The disappearing G-mail e-mail
April 16, 2018 07:08 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBWe've all sent e-mails we wished we could pull back. So how does the sound of a time-sensitive e-mail that would disappear sound? Jefferson Graham likes it, and previews the new Gmail 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 news wrap - Zuck, Apple Red and Hulu/Spotify
April 15, 2018 07:59 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBJefferson Graham recaps the week's top tech headlines for the week ending 4/14 on Talking Tech. Highlights: Zuck, Apple Red and Hulu/Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Facebook talks the talk, but nothing's changed
April 14, 2018 07:58 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBWhen Mr. Zuckerberg went to Washington, he continued his apology tour, but after all was said and done, what's changed? Nothing argues 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.
HomePod no home run for Apple
April 13, 2018 08:01 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBSales for Apple's connected speaker, the HomePod appear to be slow, according to reports. Jefferson Graham explains 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.
What Amazon will do with Ring video doorbell
April 12, 2018 19:20 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBThe Ring video doorbell was purchased by Amazon earlier in 2018, but was initially mum about its plans. Now 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.
How to sort through vacation photos
April 12, 2018 10:07 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBWe've all been there--shooting hundreds of vacation photos while away, but how to cut them down and just show off the good stuff? Jefferson Graham shares his tips 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 go back to loving Facebook again now?
April 11, 2018 11:21 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBNow that Facebook's CEO has testified to Congress, can we go back to loving the social network again? Jefferson Graham poses the question on the latest edition 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.
Best apps to make free international calls
April 11, 2018 11:01 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBJefferson Graham runs down the best apps to make free international phone calls on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Norman Lear discovers podcasting at age 94
April 11, 2018 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBLegendary TV/movie producer/director Norman Lear (All in the Family, The Jeffersons, One Day at a Time) has a new gig at age 94--he's the host of the the new "Norman Lear, All of the Above" podcast. He sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to talk podcasting, streaming and how he uses his iPhone on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Best all-around photo app - Adobe Lightroom Mobile
April 10, 2018 08:40 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBJefferson Graham reports on how he can improve any smartphone app in his favorite photo app, Adobe Lightroom Mobile, and on changes to the desktop Lightroom edition just announced. #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Board a plane with biometrics
April 09, 2018 11:23 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBJefferson Graham reports on steps to move airport security from paper boarding passes and passports to biometric entry. He chats with Dan Tanciar from the Dept. of Homeland Security and Rebecca Baer from the San Jose International Airport at the recent Apex Tech conference in Los Angeles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to find a lost drone - there's an app for that
April 08, 2018 11:31 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBHow to find a lost drone? Believe it or not, there's an app for that, as 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.
A Life without Amazon?
April 07, 2018 10:51 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBPresident Donald Trump has been on the attack against Amazon. We pause for a minute, without getting into who's right or wrong, and try to imagine what life would be like without 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.
I'd pay for Facebook - would you?
April 06, 2018 11:22 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBWould you pay to keep Facebook from re-selling your personal data? Jefferson Graham would, and explains 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.
Diving through Password hell
April 05, 2018 07:44 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBJefferson Graham offers his thoughts on dealing with passwords in the digital age, on TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Square: Paying by phone is as secure as a chip card
April 04, 2018 08:19 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBJesse Dorogusker from Square talks payments on Talking Tech, the popularity of chip cards, and how paying with phone is just as secure as the chip card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Infatuation brings in Zagat to expand restaurant reviews
April 03, 2018 08:19 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBThe Infatuation is the anti-Yelp, with curated restaurant reviews from professionals. So how is it going to work bringing in user-generated reviews from Zagat to the folks. CE) Chris Stang 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.
Meet the Slo-Mo Guys, Gav and Dan
April 02, 2018 08:35 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBGavin Free and Daniel Gruchy join Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech to chat about the art of slow motion photography, and their new YouTube series, The Super Slow Show. 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--MyFitnessPal, Trump v. Amazon
April 01, 2018 08:22 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBJefferson Graham wraps up the weekend's tech news headlines, for the week ending 3/31, leading with the big MyFitnessPal breach on TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Contrarian view - I don't mind Google knowing everything
March 31, 2018 20:20 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBJefferson Graham downloaded all his data from Google--all his searches, YouTube videos and more - and doesn't mind what he saw. It's Google after all. 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.
It's not just Facebook--Google just as bad
March 30, 2018 07:58 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBIrish web programmer Dylan Curran decided to download his Google history and was shocked at how much data the search giant had collected about him. It's not just Facebook peering into our lives. We caught up with Curran on TalkingTech to discuss his findings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey Alexa - play me the Yankees on TuneIn
March 29, 2018 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBTuneIn is bringing premium and sports to the connected Amazon Alexa speaker platform, introducing a new subscription service for on-demand broadcasts of sports and news. Tony Archibong from TuneIn explains why consumers should pay $2.99 monthly for this service, on top of the current $9.99 monthly for TuneIn Premium, 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 use Facebook effectively
March 28, 2018 22:28 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBWith so much controversy about how Facebook is sharing your personal data, analyst Jeremiah Owyang joins Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech to weigh in on how to use Facebook effectively. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple's pitch failed — but if I were student, I'd want an iPad
March 27, 2018 18:05 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBApple went to a Chicago high school to convince parents and administrators that the iPad is the best bet for education. Jefferson Graham argues that the company's pitch failed--but if he was a student, he'd want an iPad. He explains why 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: expand mobile photography with Moment lenses
March 27, 2018 08:38 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBJefferson Graham reviews the smartphone accessory lenses from Moment, which greatly expand what you can do with your mobile phone, especially for wider views. #TalkingTech. For a back-to-back comparison between the iPhone X camera and the same shot with the Moment wide-angle lens, check out the Photowalk mobile video, https://youtu.be/tmPzqHRNrUU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Preview: Apple's Chicago iPad event
March 26, 2018 21:30 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBApple looks to get more visible in the K-12 classroom again. Jefferson Graham preview's Apple's education themed event in Chicago 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.
Making a Hollywood movie on an iPhone - Unsane
March 26, 2018 08:13 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBThe new movie from director Steven Soderbergh, Unsane, was shot on the iPhone 7. Jefferson Graham looks at what apps and accessories the director used for the film, and offers some tips on iPhone video production, on Talking Tech. http://www.jeffersongraham.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weekend wrap for 3/25 - Facebook, Uber and Best Buy
March 25, 2018 08:49 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBJefferson Graham reviews the top tech headlines for the week ending 3/25, led by Facebook, Uber and Best Buy, on Talking Tech. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2018/03/19/phil-rosenthal-has-dream-job-we-all-want/396435002/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weekend project - delete those Facebook apps now!
March 24, 2018 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBWith revelations that an app developer took your Facebook data, Jefferson Graham has a weekend project for you--delete all those Facebook apps now. He tells how to do it on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dropbox, Google, Amazon, Apple --best deal for online storage?
March 22, 2018 21:43 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBWith Dropbox set to begin selling shares on Wall Street, we take a look at online storage and where to get the best deal for consumers - Dropbox, Google, Amazon, Microsoft or Apple, 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.
Making sense of the Facebook mess
March 22, 2018 07:55 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBJefferson Graham weighs in on the Facebook controversy and how we should all look at the social network, post Cambridge Analytica, 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.
TBS brings augmented reality to Final Space on app
March 21, 2018 07:36 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBThe TBS animated science fiction series Final Space was born on YouTube, and is turning to tech outlets to move those viewers to TV, with Reddit, first airings on the web and now a new app, with augmented reality. TBS executive vice-president Brett Weitz joins Talking Tech to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New rule - pay attention while crossing the street, or else!
March 20, 2018 07:46 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBPedestrian deaths are at an all-time high, now a woman was killed crossing the street from a self-driving car. Jefferson Graham has one timely bit of advice on TalkingTech- pay attention people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Safe for Work podcast tackles workplace issues
March 19, 2018 08:08 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBSafe for Work is a new podcast offering tips on how to survive the workplace jungle. Co-host Matt Ritter joins Jefferson Graham to preview the new show 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 wrap - Grocery Wars, new iPads?
March 18, 2018 07:16 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBJefferson Graham runs down the biggest tech headlines of the week, beginning with the Grocery Wars and ending with speculation about new Apple iPads 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 Apple and YouTube try to fight fake news
March 17, 2018 07:14 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBOn the weekend edition of Talking Tech, Jefferson Graham weighs in on two different approaches to fighting fake news by Apple and YouTube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Launch takes you inside books
March 16, 2018 08:02 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBJohn August, the screenwriter and novelist, takes you inside books on "Launch," his popular new podcast. Jefferson Graham chats with August about the podcast on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Online Grocery Wars will change how you shop
March 15, 2018 19:00 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBWalmart, Target and Whole Foods plan to offer same-day food delivery in most markets by the end of the year. This promises to dramatically change how we shop. 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.
YouTube's alliance with Wikipedia - we have better idea
March 14, 2018 21:42 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBYouTube has turned to Wikipedia to try and offer viewers another viewpoint on conspiracy videos. We have a better idea, as explained on the latest #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.