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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New ways to pay with apps
September 19, 2017 19:55 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBJefferson Graham looks at two new ways to pay for goods with apps, from Google and Apple, on TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 features to check out on iOS11
September 19, 2017 19:53 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBApple's iOS mobile operating system upgrade is out--and it's free. Jefferson Graham runs down five features worth checking out on TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listeners respond--I'm iStupid
September 18, 2017 08:17 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBCould you justify a $1,000 purchase for the latest and greatest smartphone? I can--and many TalkingTech listeners disagreed. Tune in to hear some of their colorful comments--and Jefferson Graham's defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Do I really need to spend $1k for a new iPhone?
September 14, 2017 15:28 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBThe new iPhone X is the most expensive iPhone ever--many people wonder if it's so great, they really need to fork over 1K for it. USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham doesn't think so--but colleague Edward C. Baig does. They debate the issue, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
JibJab's new Camera app for mobile stories
September 14, 2017 08:47 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBJibJab, the app for putting your face into funny situations, has a new app, JibJab Camera, to create visual stories for Instagram and Snapchat. JibJab co-founder Gregg Spiridellis tells 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.
New iPhones - no must have feature
September 12, 2017 21:03 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBJefferson Graham weighs in on the new iPhone 8 and X phones, introduced in Cupertino on 9/12/17. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Futurama is back - as a podcast!
September 12, 2017 08:15 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBThe animated sci-fi comedy Futurama recently returned from TV cancelation hell as a videogame--and now it's coming back as a podcast too. Co-creator David X. Cohen tells all, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IOS11 opinionated preview
September 11, 2017 08:52 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBUSA TODAY's Jefferson Graham is joined by Tim Bradshaw, the U.S. tech correspondent for the Financial Times, for an opinionated preview of IOS11, the next Apple mobile operating system for the iPhone and iPad on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Previewing new iPhone features
September 08, 2017 03:45 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBTim Bradshaw, the US technology correspondent for the Financial Times, joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on new features expected on the new iPhone models from Apple, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apps we love - Parker for finding your spot
September 07, 2017 08:09 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBJefferson Graham reviews the Parker app, which reminds you about where you parked, and sends you voice directions to get back to the car, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chat rooms return, with Pop.In
September 06, 2017 08:19 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBThe chat rooms from the AOL era are coming back, with a twist, with Pop.In, a new app that adds video and ephemeral conversations. Pop.In's Alex Kruglov 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.
Streampunks - the YouTube revolution
September 05, 2017 08:07 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBRobert Kyncl, the chief business officer for YouTube, sits down with Jefferson Graham to discuss his new book "Streampunks," and the impact YouTube has had on our culture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Labor day - working remotely tools
September 04, 2017 13:04 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBThe Labor Day edition of #Talking Tech--an ode to working remotely, and the tech tools we need to pull it off, by Jefferson Graham See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Parking of the future--via an app
September 01, 2017 08:59 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBJefferson Graham reviews a new app-based parking system at a Los Angeles mall--could this technology go prime-time? He reveals 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.
Selling a used car online
August 31, 2017 08:48 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBJefferson Graham turns to Facebook, Craigslist, eBay and LetGo to sell an old Toyota. Which worked best and was the least scary? 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.
Which tech CEO could be president?
August 29, 2017 23:27 - 3 minutes - 3 MBJefferson Graham handicaps the top tech CEOs and wonders how Tim Cook, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and others would fare as presidential candidates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gas Buddy wants to save you 5 cents a gallon
August 28, 2017 13:12 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBGasBuddy updates its app with a new payment feature that promises to save you 5 cents a gallon at every gas station in the United States. CEO Walt Doyle explains how it works on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Augmented Reality & Photography
August 28, 2017 09:48 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBPhotographers should see some amazing uses of augmented reality, suggest Don MacAskill and James Stolp from the photo sharing site SmugMug. Jefferson Graham chats with them on #TalkingTech. 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 Verizon's new wireless plans
August 24, 2017 07:46 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBVerizon just adjusted its wireless rates, supposedly saving us money. Really? Jefferson Graham chats with USA TODAY contributor Rob Pegoraro to get the scoop 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 - how to avoid phishing scams
August 23, 2017 08:37 - 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.
The sounds of the Eclipse
August 21, 2017 20:48 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBFrom Newport, Oregon, where the total eclipse first reached land on August 21, Jefferson Graham offers the sounds of people (and a few sea lions) reacting to the moon slipping in front of the sun on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aspiration tells how to save money with online banking
August 21, 2017 15:54 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBAndrei Cherny, the CEO of Aspiration, tells how to save money with online banking and why his firm lets people pay whatever they think is fair, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everything you wanted to know about the total solar eclipse
August 18, 2017 08:45 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBEverything you wanted to know about the August 21 total solar eclipse, with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Doyle Rice, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Changes coming to the Apple Watch
August 17, 2017 08:53 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBBig changes could be coming to the Apple Watch this year, and they could cost you. Jefferson Graham fills you 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.
Getting a connection in a crowd --some tips
August 16, 2017 08:57 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBSporting events, music festivals, mega-crowds like at an eclipse party create havoc for getting connection. Jefferson Graham has a few tips for what to do, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leaving the iPhone by the cheese
August 14, 2017 15:36 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBThe iPhone that got left by the cheese in the fridge--Jefferson Graham talks to consumers about the oddest places they've misplaced their 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.
Apps for the Solar Eclipse - a guide
August 11, 2017 16:56 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBThere are over 70 apps for the Great American total solar eclipse. Which one is for you? Jefferson Graham runs them down on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ka-ching goes your TV
August 11, 2017 08:34 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBDisney leaves Netflix to start its own streaming service and Facebook is bringing TV shows to the News Feed. What's this world coming to? Jefferson Graham tries to make some sense of it all 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 will be "chipped" - but not tomorrow
August 09, 2017 16:27 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBYou will one day have microchips embedded in your body to communicate with machines, but have no fear--it's not about to happen tomorrow. 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.
Review -- Sony's ultra-fast A9 camera
August 08, 2017 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBSony's new A9 camera is pricey--but has the fastest focus in a pro-level model Jefferson Graham has ever seen. #TalkingTech review. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The iPad is back
August 07, 2017 17:27 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBAfter a three-year sales free-fall, the Apple iPad tablet is showing sales growth again. In the most recent quarter, Apple sold 2.5 million more than in the year-ago quarter, suggesting a comeback. What happened? 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.
No filter needed for mobile Eclipse photos
August 07, 2017 08:13 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBNewsflash--you won't need a solar filter taped over the smartphone or GoPro during the Total Eclipse. 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.
Latest ban--looking at cellphone while crossing street
August 03, 2017 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBShould it be illegal to look at your cellphone while you cross the street? It will be in Honolulu this year, and perhaps in other cities as well. Jefferson Graham explores on #TalkingTech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sneak peek at Augmented Reality for Apple
August 03, 2017 08:19 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBAugmented reality is coming to the iPhone in the fall, with animated figures entering real life. What's Apple have in store? Jefferson Graham got a sneak peek at some examples, which he tells all about on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Creating a website in 2017
August 02, 2017 08:21 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBJefferson Graham tells about the process of creating his new website, http://www.jeffersongraham.net, and using the SmugMug platform to do so, vs. SquareSpace or Wix, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
So long iPod, it's been a great ride
August 01, 2017 08:42 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBSaying goodbye to the iPod era, a 16-year-ride that changed the music business and our lives forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to shoot time-lapse of Eclipse
July 30, 2017 08:21 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBGetting shots of the sun on Eclipse day with a smartphone is going to be tough--but a time-lapse of the day turning to night and back to day again would be awesome. Jefferson Graham offers tips on 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.
"Who wants to get chipped?"
July 28, 2017 21:18 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBCharlene Li, an author and principal analyst for the Altimeter Group, tells Jefferson Graham why she wants to have an embedded microchip in her body 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 - Revamped GoPro apps get clips to smartphone
July 27, 2017 15:42 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBAwesome consumer GoPro footage shot on bikes, surfboards and skis has been left out of the social media newsfeeds, because it's easier to just upload smartphone clips. Good news--there's an app for that--two of them, and Jefferson Graham has the scoop on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In streaming boxes, Roku is no. 1--here's why.
July 27, 2017 08:45 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBThe Roku is the most popular choice in streaming boxes, to bring internet programming to television. Jefferson Graham tells you 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.
The machine picks the winners in EyeEm photo contest
July 26, 2017 08:17 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBThe German photo app EyeEm has a novel twist on a photo contest--it's using artificial intelligence--the computer--to help select the winners. 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.
The future is here--plant a chip in hand on 8/1
July 25, 2017 04:19 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBThe future is here--a Wisconsin firm is implanting microchips in the hands of its employees on August 1; they won't have to swipe badges when they enter, just have their hands read. Jefferson Graham has the scoop, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Moment accessory smartphone lens worthy addition
July 24, 2017 08:56 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBWe’ve all done it--composed a photo on our smartphone, and been disappointed. Gee, I wish there was a real zoom that would get me closer to the action. Well, there are, in the form of accessory lenses that snap right onto your smartphone. Jefferson Graham takes a look, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WATM - where it's Veteran's Day every day
July 23, 2017 08:20 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIt’s not Veteran's Day or Memorial Day today--but there’s a website for that, where everyday is Vet’s day. Jefferson Graham talks to We are the Mighty co-founder David Gale about what he’s doing to honor and support the military vet community on this extended #TalkingTech interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We saw the future of video news on Snapchat, and we like it
July 21, 2017 15:35 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBWe have seen the future of TV news, and it's on Snapchat." With quick cuts, to the point storytelling and flashy visuals, Snapchat's new "Stay Tuned," from NBC News could teach all of us how to tell stories--and reach young audiences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Repeat after me - Alexa can not call 911
July 21, 2017 14:14 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBAlexa can not call 911--but it would be great if she could, right? Jefferson Graham 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.
Google's revamped app wants to be like Facebook
July 19, 2017 17:12 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBGoogle's app update takes the best of features in other Google apps and melds into something that looks like Facebook. But is that enough to wean you off the Social Network? Jefferson Graham offers his take on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alexa, I need help - what to do
July 19, 2017 08:15 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBNo, you can't use Alexa or Google Home to call 911--yet. But there is an Alexa skill to get help, and down the road, Jefferson Graham sees the personal assistants becoming a major factor in how we reach out. Listen to #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Should we be scared of Robots?
July 18, 2017 09:16 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBTesla founder Elon Musk is scared of letting artificial intelligence run wild, and a future where robots turn on humans. Sounds like the stuff of science fiction, right? Jefferson Graham offers his take, on #TalkingTech, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hot Dog and your adventures in AR
July 17, 2017 18:49 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBHave you seen that dancing Hot Dog in your social media feed? Get ready for way more augmented reality characters to come your way, courtesy of Snapchat and Apple. 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.