Your 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.
Yes, this is the last episode while the pod goes on hiatus. As a parting gift, we share some final important tech tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Have important photos or documents you want to save? These are the best ways to back them up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Samsung is launching a program so owners of Galaxy smartphones and other devices can make their own repairs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wordle had a rare experience in its short lifespan: a daily puzzle with two answers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Some Verizon customers getting a spam text from their own number See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Whether you're just starting out or long into adulthood, these apps and websites are the best at getting your life together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Do you know these simple voice commands for your iPhone or Android device? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Uber reached a deal with cab drivers to start listing them on the ride-hailing app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Stephen Wilhite, the developer of the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) has passed away at 74. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Want more legroom on a flight, or an early peek at what's coming from the post office? We'll let you know how. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Arizona becomes the first state to support Apple Wallet's new feature allowing iPhone owners to add their driver's license or state ID. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Ready for your next big trip? Make sure to bring these travel apps with you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Google's popular word processing app turns 16. Here are a couple tricks to help you maximize your productivity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
These tasks can potentially ruin your gadgets. Plus, Talking Tech has some news to share. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Is your phone locked? Are you using two-factor authentication? Here's how to keep your tech safe during Spring Break See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
At some Walgreens locations, the doors for refrigerated and frozen foods now feature giant digital screens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Netflix is testing two features which could lead to subscribers paying more if they want to share their account. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Restaurant chain Chipotle is testing the use of a robot to help make its signature tortilla chips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
A new update to iOS allows iPhone owners to use Face ID with a mask on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apple is rolling out its latest budget smartphone, the iPhone SE. Is it worth your time? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
This is how to set up your smartphone to alert loved ones in case of an emergency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Get to know these hidden tricks for mastering your iPhone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Still hooked on Wordle? Check out more games that are just like the hit word game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Cybersecurity experts warn scammers are trying to take advantage of people wanting to help donate to Ukraine. Here's how to protect yourself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Don't let "range anxiety" ruin a trip in your electric vehicle. These apps can help you find charging stations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
During Apple's event on Tuesday, the company announced a new iPhone SE along with a new iPad Air. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Here's a Wordle spinoff that's music to your ears. Heardle is a game where you have to guess the right song in six tries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Want to work more quickly on your computer? These keyboard shortcuts will help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
States say they are investigating whether TikTok contributes to physical and mental health issues among young users. What should parents do? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Disney said its Disney+ subscription service will soon include a lower-priced plan with ads. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
