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In part 2 of our chat with photographer/educator Sue Bruce, she offers her tips on creating a great Instagram photo feed on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Noted photographer Sue Bryce joins USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to discuss the art of making great portraits on Talking Tech. See video promo for podcast http://www.youtube.com/jeffersongraham and check out Sue's upcoming portrait workshop: https://suebryceeducation.com/product/portrait-masters-2017/ 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, starting with those nasty HomePod stains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
TV viewers got a loud -- and very clear -- signal this week about the future of television, in another chapter of the Streaming Wars. Jefferson Graham has the scoop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We all know that signing in for e-mail and social media accounts is more secure if we sign in twice. But sometimes it can be a major hassle. Luckily, there are apps for that. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The flowers arrived late, and didn't look very healthy. Jefferson Graham runs down his experience buying discount flowers delivered straight to the door from Amazon on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Google looks to modernize e-mail with graphics, polls and recipe images. Is this a good thing? Jefferson Graham weighs 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 .
Jefferson Graham's full review of the new DJI Mavic Air drone, which he sees is a better buy than the previous Mavic Pro drone. To find out why, tune it to #TalkingTech. Also check out https://youtu.be/7ppR3GUOzlw for a preview of the Mavic Air flying modes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The online personalized magazine Flipboard is expanding in 2018 with audio books, podcasts and more video. Co-founder Mike McCue 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 .
Jefferson Graham runs down the best deals for Valentine's roses via online florists, Amazon and local markets on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Hollywood manager Barry Katz offers listeners a sneak peek into behind-the-scenes of the entertainment industry on his "Industry Standard" podcast. On this episode of Talking Tech, Katz joins Jefferson Graham and tells about his approaches to podcasting. 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 tech headlines for the week ending 2/10, including Whole Foods and Amazon delivery and the alleged Facebook hoax. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
It's not just Smart TVs that are watching us. Phones, cars, kitchen appliances--you name it. Jefferson Graham suggests how to handle 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 .
Logan Paul is in hot water with YouTube again. The question remains--why keep him around at all. Jefferson Graham lays out his case on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has made a career out of insulting people - now he does it in your kitchen, via a new skill for the Amazon Echo speaker. Listen in as Jefferson Graham interacts with him on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Consumer Reports says Smart TVs are vulnerable to hack attacks. How serious should we take this? Jefferson Graham checks in with Lee Neikirk, an editor with Reviewed.com, a sister unit of USA TODAY, to weigh in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Buyer beware--if you’ve bought one of those new smart TVs, with built-in Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and other apps, or if you’re considering bringing one home, heads up on this chilling warning--your smart TV is most probably listening to you and could make you vulnerable to hackers, according to Consumer Reports. Jefferson Graham has the scoop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
After several poor quarters in a row, Snap, Inc., the parent company for Snapchat, finally had good numbers to report for the 4th quarter, beating Wall Street estimates. Jefferson Graham explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
After a production delay, Apple's HomePod speaker, its answer to Google Home and Amazon Echo, hits stores on 2/9. But it's more than three times the cost of most competitors, and has limited audio options. Why buy it? Jefferson Graham previews with Bret Kinsella, the editor of the Voicebot.ai website. 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 on how app sizes have grown over 1000% in the past 4 years, the ones that have grown the most, and how to handle it when you have a storage challenged phone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Google unit Waymo takes on Uber in a high-stakes Silicon Valley court trial, and USA TODAY's Elizabeth Weise joins Jefferson Graham for a preview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Four important numbers cited by Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook got us going this week. 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 .
Apple's recent earnings shows slower iPhone sales, but higher revenues, due to the higher prices of the units. Jefferson Graham suggests that means Apple can justify even more price hikes with new 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 .
Jefferson Graham reports on steps to move airport security from paper boarding passes and passports to biometric entry. He chats with Dan Tanciar from the Dept. of Homeland Security and Rebecca Baer from the San Jose International Airport at the recent Apex Tech conference in Los Angeles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jefferson Graham explains why Apple's most expensive iPhone, the X, laid an egg with consumers, and outlines what lessons the company can learn from 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 .
Part 3 of Talking Tech in Japan - Jefferson Graham interviews Erica, the human like android from the ERATO ISHIGURO Symbiotic Human-Robot Interaction Project in Kyoto. Japan happens to be robot crazy. Tune in to find out why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
At roughly 8:30 a.m. ET on January 31st, a supermoon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse will all occur, promising amazing photo opportunities for photographers. Jefferson Graham has tips for how to get the best shot. 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 on a laptop, smart speaker and TV he discovered on a recent trip to Japan that were sold there, and not here on the latest episode of #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
From Japan — forget about self-driving cars and luggage. How about self-driving slippers? Jefferson Graham reports on the latest innovation from auto giant Nissan on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jefferson Graham reaches into the Talking Tech vault for this interview with the Today Show's Savannah Guthrie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
