Talking Tech
2,152 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 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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Spotify goes HiFi
February 28, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBBig news from music streamer Spotify, which plans to roll out a higher fidelity tier of service along with some new podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buying a TV? Avoid these purchases
February 27, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBUSA TODAY tech columnist Marc Saltzman joins us to share tips on what not to buy when it comes to TVs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What is the Clubhouse app?
February 26, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBClubhouse is the latest hot app generating buzz. USA TODAY reporter Terry Collins joins us to share everything you need to know about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tech to help with your taxes
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBSorry, listeners, but another tax season is upon us. USA TODAY columnist Jennifer Jolly joins us to share the best tech to make filing returns a breeze. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Your body as a smartwatch battery?
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBResearches at the University of Colorado Boulder created technology that uses your body to power wearable devices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
T-Mobile has a new 5G wireless plan
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBAs more wireless carriers roll out their 5G networks, T-Mobile announced its new Magenta Max plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Your smartwatch could detect COVID
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBGrowing evidence suggests your smartwatch or fitness tracker like Fitbit could warn of a COVID-19 infection before a positive test. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ready for a smart cuckoo clock?
February 21, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBAmazon's new Build It program lets users pick concept devices for the tech giant to create, such as a smart cuckoo clock or smart sticky note printer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New Nintendo Switch video games, and more
February 20, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBOwn a Nintendo Switch? We break down some of the new video games Nintendo just announced are coming soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tips on how to use Alexa
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBNeed tips on how to get the most from voice assistant Alexa? USA TODAY tech columnist Marc Saltzman is here to help! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google makes parking way easier
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBGood news if you own an Android phone: a new feature in Google Maps will soon make it easier to pay for public parking or mass transit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Streaming on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic.
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBDuring our stay-at-home 2020, we are streaming more, with most of us paying for perhaps five or more services, up from three before the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Zoom: Video on or off?
February 16, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBAs we've acclimated to life with Zoom and other video calling software for work and other life events, have you discovered you're a "camera on" or "camera off" Zoom caller? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Robocalls back on the rise
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBNotice you're getting a lot of robocalls lately? It's not just you. We report on how robocalls are climbing once again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Turn off that computer!
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBDo you like to leave your computer on to avoid fully restarting it for work or other reasons? Here's why you might want to stop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Big changes for Apple Maps
February 13, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBApple Maps will soon make it easier for users to report accidents and other hazards, just like Waze and Google Maps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Valentine's Day apps
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBWhether you want to send gifts or show your significant other some love, there's an app for that. Tech columnist Marc Saltzman joins us to break them down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get your own Zoom cat filter
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBRemember that lawyer who left on his cat filter during a Zoom video call? You can do it too! Here's how to add those filters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fitbit adds blood sugar tracking
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBAn update rolling out this month for Fitbit users will allow them to log their blood glucose levels using the device's smartphone app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kids and screen time
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBAs the coronavirus pandemic stretches even longer and we're stuck at home, how should parents manage their kids' time on screens? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get the most out of your Apple Watch
February 08, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBOwn an Apple Watch? Brett and Mike discuss tips on how to use your smartwatch. 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 your streaming bills
February 07, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBYes, it feels like streaming services are charging more per month, but you can still save money if you plan to ditch cable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to watch the Super Bowl
February 06, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBIt's Super Bowl weekend, football fans! Here's how to watch this year's big game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tips on buying a TV for the Super Bowl
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBSuper Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. Ryan Waniata, managing editor of electronics at Reviewed, joins us to share tips on picking a new TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A new message from Facebook?
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBIf you have an iPhone or iPad, prepare to see a new prompt from Facebook asking whether it can track your app and website activity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
College Football video game is back!
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBEA Sports is resurrecting its once-popular NCAA Football video game as a new franchise called College Football. We discuss what we might expect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
February 02, 2021 21:55 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBAmazon announced founder Jeff Bezos will step down as CEO of the tech giant this summer, and will transition to the role of executive chair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A silver rush?
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBFirst it was GameStop shares surging, now the price of silver is going up. Is this also connected to Reddit? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hands on with Samsung's Galaxy S21
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBThe latest smartphones from Samsung are soon available, are our own Mike Snider got to test them out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple is selling a ton of iPhones
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBApple raked in $112 billion (not a typo) in revenue the last quarter despite the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What is WallStreetBets?
January 30, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBWe take a closer look at the Reddit community that has help fuel this surge in shares of GameStop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The GameStop stock rollercoaster
January 29, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBWhy is stock in struggling video game retailer GameStop surging? And what does it have to do with Reddit? We explain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Want to go on a Birdwatch?
January 28, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBTwitter announced a new program called Birdwatch, part of its plan to help slow the spread of misinformation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The newest tag team: Peacock and WWE
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBNBC's new streaming service reached a deal with the pro wrestling giant to feature all its content including pay-per-view events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google's plan to help with COVID-19 vaccines
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBGoogle announced several steps to help Americans get vaccinated, including opening up some of its facilities as vaccination sites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Can't pick a Netflix show? Let the app decide
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBThe streaming giant is planning to roll out a new Shuffle Play feature worldwide this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ready to shop with a "smart cart?"
January 24, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBSupermarket chain Kroger is testing out smart carts, which let users shop at the grocery store without ever visiting a checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple reportedly working on a VR headset
January 23, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBA report from Bloomberg says the tech giant is working on a new VR headset with bolder ambitions aimed at augmented reality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A milestone for DuckDuckGo
January 22, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBThe search engine DuckDuckGo, which is focused on keeping users' info private, just hit a big milestone: 100 million search queries in a day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Here comes Paramount+
January 21, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBViacomCBS announced its streaming service, Paramount+, will arrive on March 4. Are you ready for yet one more streaming option? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Screens in cars are getting bigger. Is that safe?
January 20, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBMercedes-Benz just revealed a 56-inch screen for its upcoming electric car. We talk with USA TODAY reporter Nathan Bomey about whether all this new tech is safe for drivers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The next TV you buy might be a lot bigger
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBTVs played a big role once again at CES, and manufacturers are pushing consumers to go big. Here are some of the trends in the TV biz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. iPhone 12
January 18, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBNow that we know more about Samsung's Galaxy S21, how does it stack up to Apple and its iPhone 12? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The weirdest stuff at CES
January 17, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBNeed tech to analyze your poop? Of course you do! USA TODAY tech columnist Jennifer Jolly shares the strangest gadgets she spotted at CES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CES stuff we'd actually buy
January 16, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBUSA TODAY columnist and special guest Marc Saltzman joins us to discuss the CES gadgets he'd purchase. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Samsung introduces the Galaxy S21
January 15, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBSamsung unveiled its latest round of smartphones, including one with five cameras! Brett and Mike share the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CES 2021: Gadgets for living in a pandemic
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBCOVID-19 transformed CES 2021, both its show plans and the technology showcased. Brett and Mike discuss some of the trends influenced by the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CES 2021: Send in the robots!
January 13, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBWhat's a technology show without awesome robots. With CES underway, Brett and Mike share their favorite robots from the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CES 2021: Hope you love TVs
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBCES is underway, and that means an endless assortment of TV screens. Brett and Mike discuss the future of your television. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A preview of Samsung's smartphone event
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBSamsung is widely expected to unveil its next Galaxy smartphone. We preview what to expect during the Unpacked event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.