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Talking Tech

USA TODAY usatoday.com

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.

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Episodes

IOS11 opinionated preview

USA 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 .

Sep 11, 20178 min

Previewing new iPhone features

Tim 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 .

Sep 08, 20177 min

Apps we love - Parker for finding your spot

Jefferson 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 .

Sep 07, 20173 min

Chat rooms return, with Pop.In

The 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 .

Sep 06, 20174 min

Streampunks - the YouTube revolution

Robert 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 .

Sep 05, 20175 min

Labor day - working remotely tools

The 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 .

Sep 04, 20173 min

Parking of the future--via an app

Jefferson 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 .

Sep 01, 20172 min

Selling a used car online

Jefferson 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 .

Aug 31, 20175 min

Which tech CEO could be president?

Jefferson 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 .

Aug 29, 20173 min

Gas Buddy wants to save you 5 cents a gallon

GasBuddy 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 .

Aug 28, 20174 min

Augmented Reality & Photography

Photographers 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 .

Aug 28, 20174 min

Making sense of Verizon's new wireless plans

Verizon 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 .

Aug 24, 20176 min

Tech 101 - how to avoid phishing scams

Jefferson 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 .

Aug 23, 20172 min

The sounds of the Eclipse

From 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 .

Aug 21, 20172 min

Aspiration tells how to save money with online banking

Andrei 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 .

Aug 21, 20176 min

Everything you wanted to know about the total solar eclipse

Everything 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 .

Aug 18, 20179 min

Changes coming to the Apple Watch

Big 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 .

Aug 17, 20172 min

Getting a connection in a crowd --some tips

Sporting 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 .

Aug 16, 20173 min

Leaving the iPhone by the cheese

The 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 .

Aug 14, 20173 min

Apps for the Solar Eclipse - a guide

There 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 .

Aug 11, 20173 min

Ka-ching goes your TV

Disney 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 .

Aug 11, 20173 min

You will be "chipped" - but not tomorrow

You 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 .

Aug 09, 20172 min

Review -- Sony's ultra-fast A9 camera

Sony'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 .

Aug 08, 20174 min

The iPad is back

After 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 .

Aug 07, 20174 min

No filter needed for mobile Eclipse photos

Newsflash--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 .

Aug 07, 20173 min

Latest ban--looking at cellphone while crossing street

Should 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 .

Aug 03, 20174 min

Sneak peek at Augmented Reality for Apple

Augmented 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 .

Aug 03, 20172 min

Creating a website in 2017

Jefferson 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 .

Aug 02, 20174 min

So long iPod, it's been a great ride

Saying 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 .

Aug 01, 20173 min

How to shoot time-lapse of Eclipse

Getting 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 .

Jul 30, 20174 min
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