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's really bad week--ICYMI edition
March 24, 2017 12:59 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBICYMI, the week's top headlines, topped by YouTube's really bad week and those new Apple iPads and iPhones, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With 2 new products, Ring looks to be the Batman of neighborhood
March 24, 2017 12:57 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBCan a video doorbell really curb crime? James Siminoff believes so. The founder of Ring, the video doorbell, Siminoff says it helps scare away at least 100 would-be robbers daily, and he's got the stats to prove to it, as he tells 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.
Workflow app bought by Apple
March 23, 2017 16:32 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBWorkflow, an app we first introduced you to in 2015, has been acquired by Apple. The app offers shortcuts for popular daily tasks. We visit the #TalkingTech vault for a replay of our interview with Workflow co-founder Ari Weinstein. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey Siri--should you worry about Alexa?
March 22, 2017 13:27 - 2 minutes - 2 MBAmazon's Alexa has come to the iPhone, in the Amazon app, offering spoken word personal assistance. Does Siri have much to worry about? Jefferson Graham finds 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.
Apple takes on Snap with Clips
March 21, 2017 19:28 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBApple looks to take on Instagram and Snapchat with Clips, a new video app to jazz up your photos and videos. But is too late for Apple to compete here? 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.
WeDo app for keeping track of daily tasks
March 20, 2017 17:21 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBSpencer Shulem, the 22-year-old co-founder of WeDo, talks about his inspiration for creating the WeDo app for staying on top of your daily tasks. Shulem was interviewed at a live #TalkingTech broadcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Don't cover Ed Sheeran songs on Facebook
March 17, 2017 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBCover songs are hugely popular on YouTube, but don't try offering your take on popular songs on Facebook--they may get you suspended on banned from the social network. The story of what happened to a British busker who offered a cover of a song by Ed Sheeran on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MemeStream app for funny captions
March 17, 2017 15:57 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBMeet Sophia Latessa, the 16-year-old high school student and app developer. Her first app, MemeStream, was just released, with tools to add funny captions to photos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI - Hacks, Alexa and music from India
March 17, 2017 15:49 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBJefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines on the ICYMI edition of Talking Tech, leading with the DOJ charges against 2 Russian hackers, Alexa joining Siri on the iPhone and the new YouTube leader--music from India. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What's the next hot app?
March 16, 2017 13:19 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBWhat's the next hot app, post Snapchat? Jefferson Graham looks at the four apps that topped the charts from Dec.-February 2017 for a clue--Bitmoji, Wish, Letgo and Musical.ly See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who are the top YouTube creators?
March 15, 2017 18:14 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBJefferson Graham runs down the latest chart of the top YouTube and Facebook video creators for February. Would you believe music from India and a 5-year-olds toy reviews lead the pack at 1 and 2? Listen to here the rest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google's "smart" denim jacket
March 13, 2017 22:49 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBGoogle's new "smart" denim jacket is a $350 Levi's jacket with gesture control. How's it different from a smart watch and smartphone? Jefferson Graham chats with fellow USA TODAY reporter Marco della Cava about how it works. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Airtime for group video chat
March 13, 2017 16:22 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBIn this excerpt from their Facebook Live in front of an audience, Daniel Klaus, the president of the group video app AirTime talks about the rise in popularity of group messaging on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Save on hotel rooms with Hotel Tonight
March 10, 2017 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBSam Shank from Hotel Tonight sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham for a live edition of #TalkingTech to explains how his app can save you money on last-minute hotel rooms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI - CIA hacks, Facebook clones Snap again!
March 10, 2017 19:58 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBJefferson Graham recaps the week's tech headlines on the ICYMI edition of #TalkingTech--the CIA hack, Facebook clones Snapchat again, Google takes on Slack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Keep digital life safe in WikiLeaks era
March 10, 2017 19:56 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBHow to keep your digital life safe in a WikiLeaks era? Jefferson Graham offers tips on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Critics sound off on cutting the cord
March 09, 2017 17:15 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBCritics defend pricing of "cutting the cord" from cable, in the wake of Jefferson Graham's earlier CTC #TalkingTech podcast. He initially suggested that if you sign up for a bunch of subscription services, you'll pay as much as you do now for cable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cutting the cord could cost as much as cable
March 08, 2017 13:56 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBWith so many new streaming subscription offerings, Jefferson Graham wonders whether adding them up might end up costing as much as cable TV, or even more, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mobile games more profitable than movies
March 07, 2017 18:47 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBChris DeWolfe, the co-founder of mobile game giant Jam City, sits down with Jefferson Graham, telling how the old MySpace social network was his inspiration for the firm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon Cloud best terms-- and buggy flaws
March 06, 2017 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBAmazon Cloud Drive has the best pricing and terms for cloud back0up--but one really buggy flaw that will drive you crazy. You'll need to listen to #TalkingTech to find out how to save yourself the hassle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ICYMI - Snap, Amazon, MWC top tech headlines
March 03, 2017 18:20 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBIn the latest ICYMI Tech Rewind edition of #TalkingTech, Jefferson Graham looks back at the top tech headlines of the week, dominated by Snap, Amazon and Mobile World Congress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From the archives - our chat with Snap's Spiegel
March 03, 2017 18:18 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBFrom the archives- post the boffo Snap, Inc. IPO, which raised over $3 billion, we reach into the archives for a look back at our 2013 sit-down with then 23-year-old Evan Spiegel, as the Snapchat app was just starting to take off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
YouTube TV - big challenge
March 01, 2017 19:07 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBYouTube is set to launch a TV service to take on cable, aimed at millennials. Would you pay $35 monthly for 40 channels that didn't include CNN or Comedy Central? 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.
Relive La La Land with YouTube covers
February 27, 2017 17:27 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBRelive the "La La Land," experience online with covers of the Oscar nominated music by Justin Hurvitz. Musicians, dancers and just ordinary folks are honoring the movie with their take on tunes like "City of Stars" and "Another Day of Sun." 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.
Ditch your stuff and rent it from Joymode.com
February 24, 2017 13:31 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBJoymode.com, a new app and website, urges you to ditch owning all that stuff, and rent instead. Why buy camping equipment to use twice, when they'll bring it over to you for the weekend? Founder Joe Fernandez explains to 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.
Easypose, the "Uber" for yoga
February 24, 2017 13:28 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBMeet Easypose, the "Uber" for yoga instructors, an app that brings yoga to your home, on #TalkingTech. Founder Ruben Dua tells Jefferson Graham how it works. 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 paid to do Facebook Live
February 24, 2017 13:24 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBFacebook will now pay you to go live on Facebook, with a split of the ad revenues. Jefferson Graham explains how this 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.
Is The Good Fight the end of free TV?
February 23, 2017 13:39 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MB"The Good Fight," has been called the best CBS show of the season, but if you watch it, you have to pay for it, on the CBS streaming service. Which begs the question--is the spin-off of "The Good Wife," the end of free quality TV series fare? 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.
Futurama returns - as a mobile game
February 22, 2017 13:57 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBFuturama, the animated cult TV classic about life in the next century, is returning from TV cancelation heaven as a mobile game from JamCity. The show's executive producer, David X. Cohen, talks about the revival, with USA TODAY's 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.
How to top Amazon book charts
February 20, 2017 21:47 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBHow to get to the top of Amazon book charts? Dave Basulto, the creator of the iOgrapher device, and author of the new "Life, Camera, Action" books explains how he did it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TalkingTech: mitu co-founder Beatriz Acevedo
February 17, 2017 16:46 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBJefferson Graham sits down with Beatriz Acevedo, the former Mexican immigrant who moved to Los Angeles and co-founded mitu, the no. 1 online destination for the mobile latino audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tech Rewind -Verizon starts unlimited price war
February 17, 2017 16:22 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBJefferson Graham rewinds the top headlines of the week, starting with Verizon's new unlimited wireless plans, which started a new price war amongst the wireless carriers. Plus, Yahoo, Facebook and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Autoplay videos with sound--NO!!!!
February 17, 2017 16:20 - 1 minute - 1.75 MBFacebook will shift from playing videos in the news feed silently--is this a good idea? Jefferson Graham doesn't think so. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey Alexa and Google - get Judy on the phone
February 16, 2017 17:27 - 1 minute - 1.5 MBAmazon and Google are reportedly looking into bringing voice phone calling to the Alexa and Google Home platforms. Is this a good thing? 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.
Caavo - the master of your TV boxes
February 14, 2017 23:48 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBJefferson Graham talks to the co-founders of Caavo, a new set-top box that seeks to be the master of your TV boxes. Plug in Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and others to have Caava control them all. Ashish Aggarwal and Andrew Einaudi guest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dateline's Keith Morrison new voice of Waze
February 14, 2017 06:37 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBKeith Morrison, the long-time Dateline correspondent, is a new voice to give us directions on the Waze app. Morrison calls in to tell Jefferson Graham about the experience, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rating the online floral companies--which is best?
February 13, 2017 04:53 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBAfter ordering bouquets from Bouqs, BloomNation and BloomThat, Jefferson Graham offers his take on which service is best, 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 Rewind - $1,000 iPhone, new Galaxy
February 10, 2017 20:13 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBJefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines, starting with a possible $1,000 new iPhone and new Samsung Galaxy phones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tips for taking great smartphone videos
February 10, 2017 16:43 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBDave Basulto, the founder of the iOgrapher iPhone/iPad cases for improved mobile video, talks his new book, "Life, Camera, Action," 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.
Bring a droneographer with you on vacation
February 10, 2017 16:38 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBEverybody loves drone shots, but how to get them on vacation if you don't have a drone, or know how to fly? Bring a droneographer with you. Tom Marchant from tour company Black Tomato tells Jefferson Graham about his new "Drone the World," program on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BloomThat - a new way to buy flowers
February 09, 2017 14:23 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBJefferson Graham looks at new tech startups who aim to sell flowers in a different way, and introduces listeners to BloomThat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flipboard brings "smart" magazines to app
February 09, 2017 05:48 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBFlipboard, the popular news aggregation app, introduces a new way to follow your "passions," with "smart magazines." Flipboard co-founder Mike McCue 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 will pay you to go LIVE
February 07, 2017 14:42 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBYouTube is taking on Facebook with live video mobile streaming, and will you "influencers" to give it a try. YouTube will open Live to everyone later in the year. 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.
Amazon Drive - best storage prices to date
February 06, 2017 17:33 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBJefferson Graham reviews Amazon Drive, which has the lowest prices and most liberal offerings of any online storage solution 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 Rewind -- who cares about no headphone jack?
February 03, 2017 14:17 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBJefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines, beginning with Apple's record sales for the iPhone 7. It turns out, consumers really weren't bothered by the lack of a headphone jack on the latest edition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Replacing live speakers with holograms
February 03, 2017 14:14 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBWould you pay good money to see your favorite live speaker as a hologram? Paul Duffy of ARHT is betting you will. He's bringing his hologram technology to the speaking circuit, and has convinced Tony Robbins, Depak Chopra and others to give the "Humagtram" a shot. He 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.
eHarmony brings humor to dating
February 03, 2017 14:11 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBeHarmony chief scientist Steve Carter tells Jefferson Graham about adding humor to the criteria of successful matches with his online dating service, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Will students invest in Snap, Inc.?
February 02, 2017 17:09 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBWill students invest in Snap, Inc'.s upcoming IPO? Jefferson Graham heads to USC to interview students on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flipboard app unveils "smart magazines"
February 01, 2017 14:07 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBFlipboard, the popular news aggregation app, introduces a new way to follow your "passions," with "smart magazines." Flipboard co-founder Mike McCue 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.
Flipagram flips to a Chinese tech firm
February 01, 2017 04:06 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBFlipagram, the popular app for creating music videos from your smartphone images, has been sold to China's Toutiao. Founder Farhad Mohit tells Jefferson Graham 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.