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Jefferson 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.
Dave 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.
Everybody 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.
Jefferson 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, 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 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.
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson 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.
Would 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 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'.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, 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, 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.
Jefferson Graham recommends checking out Filmstruck, a streaming app for classic movie fans, from Turner Classic Movies. Starting at $6.99 monthly, it's a lot cheaper than cable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Starbucks is bringing voice ordering to its mobile app. 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.
Facebook Live is opening a new platform for alternative voices to break through--both conservative and progressive, reports 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.
Jefferson Graham replays the top tech headlines of the week, starting with Facebook's announcement that you'll start seeing longer and longer videos on the social network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google's Pixel phone is emerging as a surprise competitor to the Apple iPhone. 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.
What's it like watching "TV" on Snapchat? The communications app is embarking on an ambitious road to bring short-form, TV meets App programming from the likes of ABC, Turner and others to mobile. Jefferson Graham viewed "Watch Party: The Bachelor" this week--listen to his #TalkingTech report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti talks about his Instagram feed with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech. The mayor, who has nearly 90,000 followers on the Instagram, is known for his behind the scenes photography. He also talks about the TechFairLA, attracting 250 companies with jobs to offer on January 26th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jefferson Graham dives into the world of ever-expanding backpacks to fit cameras, drones, microphones, lenses and all those charging cables. Which one to buy--the Think Tank Shape Shifter V 2.0 or Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L? He announces the 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.
Jefferson Graham talks with former USA TODAY staffer Matt Krantz about how Microsoft became cool again, as old rival Apple got complacent and stodgy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jefferson Graham offers a second take on the "limited commercials," programs on CBS All Access and Hulu streaming services. Are they really worth the deal you're making with the network TV devils to save money? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jerry Seinfeld's reported $60 million payday for moving his internet comedy series from Crackle to Netflix headlines the week's tech news roundup, on the Rewind 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.
Jefferson Graham plays around with the Fusion "iPhone" guitar, a new instrument with built-in-speakers and a cradle for an iPhone 6, 6S or 7, to play along with apps, backing tracks and instructional videos, at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jefferson Graham reports from the NAMM show in Anaheim, California, where musicians, music stores and manufacturers to see the latest merging of music and tech. Highlights include a pulsating metronome that operates via an app and a new kind of computer mouse that is controlled by your foot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a new job perk--companies helping pay down student debt for millennial employees. Nadia Rawlinson, the Chief Human Resource Officer for music industry giant Live Nation, explains why it's good business, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We spent some 90 billion hours using apps in 2016, according to a new report from AppAnnie. Jefferson Graham breaks it 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.
Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech headlines of the week, including the iPhone @10, YouTube's new way to instant message performers and the demise of the Lily "flying" camera on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jazon Nazar, CEO of Comparably, which monitors the job market for the best careers, sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to discuss the booming tech jobs market on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
