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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Cutting the cord for better choices, not price
March 14, 2018 07:51 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBIn part 1 of a two-part series on cutting the cable cord, we talk with Garth Ancier, a former network TV programmer who gave Bart Simpson and Anderson Cooper their prime-time starts. He just cut the cord from cable, 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.
Apple News - no fake stuff here
March 13, 2018 07:54 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBApple News just snapped up Texture, a "Netflix of magazines," app, to include within the News app, which features free content for iPhone and iPad owners. Jefferson Graham is a fan of the app, and weighs in on today's TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alexa, play that podcast for me
March 12, 2018 08:01 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBAmazon's Alexa can be very finicky when it comes to playing podcasts. Thank you "Anypod" for making it easier. Jefferson Graham reports on the Alexa skill every Echo owner should enable, on TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Self-driving update - trucks on Georgia roads
March 11, 2018 08:40 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBGoogle's Waymo unit is now testing self-driving trucks in Georgia, a time to step back and get an update on the status of self-driving vehicles across the USA 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.
Weekend highlights - Zadie, Gottfried and Inside Netflix
March 11, 2018 08:06 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBOur weekend highlights from the week in Talking Tech, featuring a 9-year-old's take on her favorite podcast, "Story Pirates," Jefferson Graham's view of going "Inside Netflix," and a quick bite with comedian Gilbert Gottfried on his "amazing, colossal" podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Robots need humans more than you know
March 10, 2018 08:39 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBAfter watching a burger flipping robot open on Monday and close on a Tuesday, Jefferson Graham suggests the robot revolution is way further away than originally expected, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
My amazing, colossal interview with podcaster Gilbert Gottfried
March 09, 2018 08:28 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBThe comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who co-hosts his own "Amazing, Colossal" podcast, gets on the phone with Jefferson Graham from a hotel room in Chicago to explain the unique concept of his show--inviting Hollywood old-timers on to relive old stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get more women into tech now
March 08, 2018 08:28 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBOn International Women's Day, Erika Lieser and Melody Saffery, two execs from gadget maker Belkin International, speak directly to parents, to tell them why they should get their young girls involved in tech, 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 Netflix on Talking Tech
March 07, 2018 08:22 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBJefferson Graham visits the Netflix offices in Hollywood, where it's taken over much of the former Warner Bros. studio lot on Sunset Blvd. He 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.
Put down that phone in the car with Travel Charger kit
March 06, 2018 08:43 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBIt sounds like just another car charger. But when you think about how we keep picking up the phone while we drive, the concept for Belkin's new Travel Charge Kit starts to make a lot of sense. Jefferson Graham weighs in, with Belkin's Melody Saffery 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 ate a robot made cheeseburger
March 05, 2018 15:52 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBJefferson Graham reports on "Flippy," the new robot hamburger cook at the Caliburger restaurant in Pasadena, California 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 Zadie and other 9 year olds love Story Pirates podcast
March 05, 2018 08:25 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBWe check in with our favorite interview subject, 9-year-old Zadie Kruglov, who tells us why she loves the "Story Pirates" 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.
Talking Tech week - Ring, Phil Rosenthal and Spotify
March 04, 2018 08:27 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBWe play back snippet highlights from a week of fun Talking Tech episodes, including Netflix's Phil Rosenthal, Ring's Jamie Siminoff and our thoughts on the Spotify IPO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why Amazon wants to put a camera on your front door
March 03, 2018 09:07 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBYou may have no interest in smart locks, lights and the like today. But you will--argues USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech. https://flipboard.com/@usatoday/usa-today-talking-tech-7ac9jhg1z See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tips for great Photowalks
March 02, 2018 08:30 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBJefferson Graham's tips for how to make Instagram worthy memorable images on your next travel Photowalk, and the gear you'll need to stand out from the crowd, on #TalkingTech. Watch the video of the series: on Jeff's YouTube channel http://bit.ly/2GUNADF and see the gallery here: https://usat.ly/2oJjlYz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spotify IPO's suggest unlimited music could be in peril
February 28, 2018 22:18 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBSpotify just filed papers to sell shares on Wall Street, and noted that it had lost $1.5 billion last year. With a business this poor, Jefferson Graham suggests the unlimited music era may be coming to an end. Hear 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.
Ring video doorbell bought by Amazon - rewind interview
February 28, 2018 09:02 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBThe Ring video doorbell was just acquired by Amazon - so let's go down memory lane for a 2015 interview with Ring founder Jamie Siminoff on how he came up with the idea, 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: Google's odd new Clips camera
February 27, 2018 16:59 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBJefferson Graham reviews Google's new Clips camera, which is set up to automatically capture moments of baby and pets. Is it worth $250? Tune it to TalkingTech to hear the verdict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Part 2: Extended interview with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal
February 27, 2018 08:06 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn part 2 of our extended interview with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal, Jefferson Graham's mom Judy calls in to ask some questions, Jeff plays some TV tunes and Phil sings a classic standard. 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 Netflix's Phil Rosenthal
February 27, 2018 06:10 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBPhil Rosenthal, the host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," stops by #TalkingTech to tell about how he travels the world and eats well for his web series--and finds locations by using Yelp and working the "Podcast Circuit" to plug the new show. That's a new one! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Save money on wireless bill with FreedomPop
February 26, 2018 08:49 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBStephen Stokols, the CEO of FreedomPop tells how consumers can save on wireless plans with his service, which starts at free. Listen 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 - Airbnb, Verizon, Snap
February 25, 2018 08:51 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBJefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines for the week ending 2/24, with Airbnb, Verizon and Snapchat, on TalkingTech. https://youtu.be/evSPTM3SlTc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top story of the week - Trending abuses at YouTube
February 24, 2018 04:43 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBJefferson Graham weighs in on the big story of the week, how YouTube's trending tab got gamed, and how easy it is to do so. Weekend edition of #TalkingTech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey is the new techbuzzy word
February 23, 2018 09:23 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBHey Silicon Valley — is "hey" the only wake word you can come up with? We're looking at you Apple, Google and Kuri. The latest episode of #TalkingTech. Subscribe to Jefferson Graham's http://www.youtube.com/jeffersongraham channel for video clips and the latest tech tests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to record and post your podcast for free, with Anchor
February 22, 2018 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBFor years, it's either been costly or cumbersome to record and post podcasts. Podcast app Anchor wants to change that new tools that offer free posting and distribution. Anchor CEO Mike Mignano joins Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech to explain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
YouTube needs to hire humans now to fix woes
February 21, 2018 21:15 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBLogan Paul, harassing conspiracy videos targeting victims of Florida and Las Vegas shooting, YouTube could easily clean up its site with humans looking out for offensive videos, instead of letting the computer make the decisions. Jefferson Graham suggests the time is now to take action, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Preview: new Samsung Galaxy phones
February 21, 2018 09:08 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBEach spring, S. Korean tech giant Samsung introduces new premium Galaxy phones, usually at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. Jefferson Graham previews what to expect from the new phones on the latest edition of #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Secrets to great Instagram photos with Sue Bryce
February 20, 2018 08:27 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBIn part 2 of our chat with photographer/educator Sue Bruce, she offers her tips on creating a great Instagram photo feed 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 take great portraits with Sue Bryce
February 19, 2018 09:05 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBNoted photographer Sue Bryce joins USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to discuss the art of making great portraits on Talking Tech. See video promo for podcast http://www.youtube.com/jeffersongraham and check out Sue's upcoming portrait workshop: https://suebryceeducation.com/product/portrait-masters-2017/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weekend tech headlines - HomePod stains and more
February 18, 2018 08:02 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBJefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines, starting with those nasty HomePod stains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Streaming Wars will change what you see on TV
February 17, 2018 09:39 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBTV viewers got a loud -- and very clear -- signal this week about the future of television, in another chapter of the Streaming Wars. Jefferson Graham has the scoop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Facebook 2FA woes? - we have a solution
February 16, 2018 22:37 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBWe all know that signing in for e-mail and social media accounts is more secure if we sign in twice. But sometimes it can be a major hassle. Luckily, there are apps for that. 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.
Buying flowers? Don't order them from Amazon
February 16, 2018 08:46 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBThe flowers arrived late, and didn't look very healthy. Jefferson Graham runs down his experience buying discount flowers delivered straight to the door from Amazon 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 looks to "modernize" e-mail
February 15, 2018 09:14 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBGoogle looks to modernize e-mail with graphics, polls and recipe images. Is this a good thing? 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.
Review: DJI's Mavic Air drone your best choice
February 14, 2018 08:09 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBJefferson Graham's full review of the new DJI Mavic Air drone, which he sees is a better buy than the previous Mavic Pro drone. To find out why, tune it to #TalkingTech. Also check out https://youtu.be/7ppR3GUOzlw for a preview of the Mavic Air flying modes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flipboard expands in 2018 with more video, podcasts and books
February 13, 2018 09:44 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBThe online personalized magazine Flipboard is expanding in 2018 with audio books, podcasts and more video. Co-founder Mike McCue tells Jefferson Graham all about 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.
It's not late - best deals for Valentine's roses
February 12, 2018 19:57 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBJefferson Graham runs down the best deals for Valentine's roses via online florists, Amazon and local markets 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 Industry Standard's Barry Katz
February 12, 2018 09:19 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBHollywood manager Barry Katz offers listeners a sneak peek into behind-the-scenes of the entertainment industry on his "Industry Standard" podcast. On this episode of Talking Tech, Katz joins Jefferson Graham and tells about his approaches to podcasting. 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 - Amazon's 2 hour food delivery, Facebook 25 hoax
February 11, 2018 08:05 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBJefferson Graham runs down the tech headlines for the week ending 2/10, including Whole Foods and Amazon delivery and the alleged Facebook hoax. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You are being watched! How to deal with it.
February 10, 2018 09:16 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBIt's not just Smart TVs that are watching us. Phones, cars, kitchen appliances--you name it. Jefferson Graham suggests how to handle 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.
YouTube's Logan Paul is an idiot
February 09, 2018 19:46 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBLogan Paul is in hot water with YouTube again. The question remains--why keep him around at all. Jefferson Graham lays out his case on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New Alexa skill - Gordon Ramsay insults
February 09, 2018 04:57 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBCelebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has made a career out of insulting people - now he does it in your kitchen, via a new skill for the Amazon Echo speaker. Listen in as Jefferson Graham interacts with him 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 - How serious are the Smart TV hacks?
February 08, 2018 09:40 - 3 minutes - 3 MBConsumer Reports says Smart TVs are vulnerable to hack attacks. How serious should we take this? Jefferson Graham checks in with Lee Neikirk, an editor with Reviewed.com, a sister unit of USA TODAY, to weigh in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buyer beware - smart TVs vulnerable to hacks
February 07, 2018 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBBuyer beware--if you’ve bought one of those new smart TVs, with built-in Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and other apps, or if you’re considering bringing one home, heads up on this chilling warning--your smart TV is most probably listening to you and could make you vulnerable to hackers, according to Consumer Reports. Jefferson Graham has the scoop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Snappy turnaround?
February 07, 2018 01:04 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBAfter several poor quarters in a row, Snap, Inc., the parent company for Snapchat, finally had good numbers to report for the 4th quarter, beating Wall Street estimates. Jefferson Graham explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Move over Alexa and Google Home - here comes the HomePod
February 06, 2018 08:24 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBAfter a production delay, Apple's HomePod speaker, its answer to Google Home and Amazon Echo, hits stores on 2/9. But it's more than three times the cost of most competitors, and has limited audio options. Why buy it? Jefferson Graham previews with Bret Kinsella, the editor of the Voicebot.ai website. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The 5 most memory hogging apps
February 05, 2018 09:19 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBJefferson Graham reports on how app sizes have grown over 1000% in the past 4 years, the ones that have grown the most, and how to handle it when you have a storage challenged phone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google vs. Uber in court
February 04, 2018 07:09 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBGoogle unit Waymo takes on Uber in a high-stakes Silicon Valley court trial, and USA TODAY's Elizabeth Weise joins Jefferson Graham 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.
Four important numbers from our week in tech
February 03, 2018 09:08 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBFour important numbers cited by Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook got us going this week. 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.
Sorry consumers, you'll be paying more for your iPhones
February 02, 2018 08:07 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBApple's recent earnings shows slower iPhone sales, but higher revenues, due to the higher prices of the units. Jefferson Graham suggests that means Apple can justify even more price hikes with new phones on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.