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Talking Tech

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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

Murphy Brown shows just how much the world has changed in 30 years

Murphy Brown is back, and in case you were wondering how the world has changed since we first met her in 1988, Jefferson Graham has the answers for you 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 .

Sep 29, 20187 minEp. 390

8 tips for getting more followers on YouTube

Jefferson Graham has been speaking with Roberto Blake, who hosts daily videos on YouTube teaching how to get to the top of the charts. On Talking Tech, he grinds those nine tips down in a 3 minute podcast. Check out more of Roberto's tips at http://robertoblake.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 28, 20183 minEp. 391

Nordstrom's answer to Amazon - a retail store with no merchandise

Jefferson Graham visits a new kind of retail store in Los Angeles, a 1,200 square foot Nordstrom outlet for e-shoppers to pick up and return, without the hassle of going to the mall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 27, 20182 minEp. 388

How do you feel about consent apps?

Jefferson Graham asks people in Hermosa Beach, California their thoughts on the new consent apps, where men and women record themselves saying "yes," to bypass trouble down the road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 27, 20182 minEp. 387

Review --DJI Mavic 2 Drone as good as it gets

Jefferson Graham reviews the new Mavic 2 Pro drone, which he says is as goods as it gets. Listen to why he feels this way 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 .

Sep 26, 20184 minEp. 379

Ring's new Alexa alarm, and Shark

Jamie Siminoff, the founder of the Ring video doorbell, was rejected by the Shark Tank show before reverting to his garage and founding the business that sold for over $1 billion to Amazon in 2018. Now, he's got new products and a return to the show, this time as a Shark. Jefferson Graham catches up with him in Seattle 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 26, 20185 minEp. 386

Can Pandora stage a Sirius XM comeback?

Pandora, one of the oldest music services, just got a $3.5 billion investment from satellite broadcaster Sirius XM. Can the company bounce back now, after years of struggles and losing money. Jefferson Graham offers his take 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 .

Sep 25, 20184 minEp. 385

The iPhone XS Max as a camera--worth the hype?

Jefferson Graham brought out the new iPhone XS Max for a camera phone shootout, comparing to last year's iPhone 8 Plus. How did the new one fare? Tune in to Talking Tech for the verdict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 24, 20183 minEp. 384

ICYMI: You calling the iPhone XS Max sexist?

Podcasters Christine Blackburn and Rachael O'Brien join Jefferson Graham to discuss the topic of the week--is the world's biggest iPhone, the XS Max, sexist because it's so large? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 23, 20184 minEp. 383

Amazon is listening closer than ever

A store that monitors your every move. Clocks, microwaves and even a DVR that record your conversations after you awake it. Yup, get ready for Amazon to be listening to you more than ever, reports Jefferson Graham 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 .

Sep 22, 20183 minEp. 382

Hits and misses from Amazon event

Brett Kinsella from the Voicebot.ai website joins Jefferson Graham to discuss the hits and misses from Amazon's 2018 fall product lineup in Seattle. A talking microwave. A talking clock. And a really cool DVR. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 21, 20186 minEp. 381

Amazon brings Alexa to the car, DVR and new speakers

Amazon gave reporters sneak peeks at upcoming new products at company headquarters in Seattle. 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 .

Sep 20, 20182 minEp. 380

Review: I LOVE GoPro's steadier Hero7 Black

Jefferson Graham reviews the new GoPro Hero7 Black camera, which the company can provide steady shots as smooth as a drone. Can it really do that? Tune in for the verdict 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 .

Sep 20, 20184 minEp. 377

Students sound off on new iPhones

Students sound off on new iPhones See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 20, 20182 minEp. 378

Apple Watch review with Ed Baig

USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the 4th edition of the Apple Watch, 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 .

Sep 19, 20186 minEp. 376

Is the new iPhone XS Max sexist?

Accompanying the release of the new 6.5 inch iPhone XS Max has been calls that Apple is being sexist with its new phone, leaving out women who can't stuff giant phones into their pockets and purses. Jefferson Graham chats with podcasters Christine Blackburn and Rachael O’Brien about it 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 ....

Sep 18, 20184 minEp. 375

Best iOS12 feature --auto password manager

Jefferson Graham reveals his favorite feature of the iOS12 mobile operating system upgrade on Talking Tech - that would be the auto password manager. Tune in to hear why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 18, 20182 minEp. 374

Don't say stupid things in texts

Jefferson Graham has a public service announcement - don't put stupid things into texts and e-mails. Yes, again. 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 .

Sep 17, 20183 minEp. 373

ICYMI: Hard drive solutions

In case you missed it, Jefferson Graham reports about hard drive failures and other alternatives for safer backup 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 .

Sep 16, 20184 minEp. 372

The Watch that could save your life

The world's biggest, most expensive iPhone, or an update to a little used (compared to the phone) digital watch? Who knew the Apple Watch would steal the show this week at Apple's presentation. Jefferson Graham reports 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 .

Sep 15, 20183 minEp. 371

The benefits of the dual SIM card

Consumers in other countries have had them for years. Now, with Apple offering dual SIM cards in upcoming iPhones, Jefferson Graham explains the benefit for us to use them here 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 .

Sep 14, 20183 minEp. 370

$1,450 for a new iPhone, or how about a 7?

The new top of the line iPhone, the XS Max, will cost you a cool $1,450, the most ever for an iPhone. For those on a budget, Jefferson Graham has a more sensible idea, 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 .

Sep 13, 20183 minEp. 369

Meet the new iPhones - sorry, not excited

Jefferson Graham reports on the new iPhones introduced in Cupertino, California. His take--sorry Apple, not excited. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 12, 20182 minEp. 368

Covering an iPhone event

On the eve of the introduction of new iPhones, Jefferson Graham reports on what it's like to cover a high-octane Apple event 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 .

Sep 11, 20184 minEp. 367

Hard Drive failure --solutions!

It's not a question of if a hard drive will fail, it's when, as Jefferson Graham relates on Talking Tech. So what to do! Tune in and listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 11, 20184 minEp. 366

Tech and disabilities

Facebook, Apple, Microsoft and other companies are working to better serve folks with disabilities via technology. USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to chat about it 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 .

Sep 10, 20183 minEp. 365

Trump vs. Apple --who is right?

Apple is concerned that President Donald Trump's tariffs will cause the prices of Apple products to dramatically rise. Trump has a solution - build Apple factories in the United States. Who is right? Jefferson Graham explores 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 .

Sep 09, 20184 minEp. 364

ICYMI: Don't buy a new iPhone until after 9/21

ICYMI: New iPhones are expected to go on sale Friday, 9/21 and when they do, the prices of older iPhone models will go down in price, by at least $100. So if you're in the market for a new one, you might want to wait. 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 ....

Sep 09, 20183 minEp. 362

Dear Tim Cook, I've got 5 things on my new iPhone wish list

Jefferson Graham reads his open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook on Talking Tech, outlining the five improvements he'd like to see on the next iPhones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 08, 20184 minEp. 363

Part 2 with Norm MacDonald on Talking Tech

Part 2 of our chat with comedian Norm MacDonald, as he weighs in on Uber vs. Lyft and YouTube, 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 .

Sep 07, 20183 minEp. 360
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