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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

Streaming now rules music

Streaming now represents 80% of music revenues. That was fast, 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 09, 20192 minEp. 761

ICYMI: Steller for telling travel stories

ICYMI: Richard Bangs joins Jefferson Graham to tell about a different way of telling a travel story, vs. Instagram, on the re-booted Steller app. Put photos, videos and text together in one app that's not cluttered with other topics. That's his pitch. Listen on Talking Tech. http://www.steller.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 08, 20195 minEp. 760

Your hopes for next iPhone

We asked, you answered. Jefferson Graham reports on your hopes for the next iPhone 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, 20192 minEp. 759

YouTube messed up again, with kids

YouTube just settled with the FCT over exploiting kids, but Jefferson Graham doesn't think that will solve the problem. He explains why 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 06, 20192 minEp. 758

New Rode Wireless Go microphone for video

Jefferson Graham is in love with Rode's new Wireless Go microphone. He explains why on Talking Tech. Latest video: https://youtu.be/LqOKurm1NJY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 05, 20193 minEp. 757

Spruce up old iPhone instead of buying new one

There's no need to shell out $1,000 for a new iPhone. A few tweaks, and your old phone can be almost as good as new, reports 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, 20194 minEp. 756

Make a photo book in less than 10 minutes

Summer's over, so Jefferson Graham has a project for you. Make a photo book of summer memories--in less than 10 minutes. He's got some tips on how to make that happen, 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 03, 20194 minEp. 755

ICYMI: Wait for 5G at least `til 2020

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the hype about 5G, those "blazing fast" new mobile networks which aren't ready for prime time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 02, 20193 minEp. 754

Steller for telling travel stories

Richard Bangs joins Jefferson Graham to tell about a different way of telling a travel story, vs. Instagram, on the re-booted Steller app. Put photos, videos and text together in one app that's not cluttered with other topics. That's his pitch. Listen on Talking Tech. http://www.steller.co See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 01, 20195 minEp. 751

Features we want on next iPhone

With new iPhones set to debut on 9/10, Jefferson Graham and KTLA's Rich DeMuro weigh in on new features they'd like to see on the new models. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 31, 20195 minEp. 753

Want a new iPhone? Don't buy it now!

Jefferson Graham's advice if you're looking to buy a new iPhone — don't buy it now. Wait until at least September 20th. He reveals why 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 .

Aug 30, 20192 minEp. 752

Podcorn for podcasters looking to make money

Agnes Kozera is looking to make it easy for podcasters to get sponsored, with a new company she co-founded, Podcorn. She tells Jefferson Graham all about it from a local coffee shop, Tanner's, 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 .

Aug 29, 20194 minEp. 750

Wait, really until 2020 for 5G

Jefferson Graham takes a second chorus on the hype about 5G, those "blazing fast" new mobile networks which aren't ready for prime time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 28, 20193 minEp. 749

I tried out Sprint's 5G and gosh - it's not that fast

Sprint just launched 5G "blazing fast" wireless service in Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC and Phoenix, and Jefferson Graham is surprised. Despite the hype, Sprint's 5G is a little faster, but "blazing" it's not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 27, 20192 minEp. 748

Travel photo secrets with Scott Kelby

Author and online instructor Scott Kelby offers two sure fire tips for getting killer travel photos, in a conversation with 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 .

Aug 26, 20195 minEp. 744

Disney + sneak peek

Jefferson Graham got a sneak peek at the new Disney + streaming service and weighs in with his thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 25, 20193 minEp. 747

Alexa, just don't record my queries, OK?

Amazon will tell you how easy it is to delete the voice recordings its stored after you ask a question to Alexa. But how about this, "Just don't record me at all?" That's a problem, explains 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 .

Aug 24, 20192 minEp. 746

The Apple Card is now available

Jefferson Graham reports on the ease of getting an Apple credit card, which is now available to all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 23, 20193 minEp. 742

The perils of Bluetooth

We use bluetooth every day, but bad news folks, it creates a security risk. Jefferson Graham offers tips on what to do for Talking Tech listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 22, 20193 minEp. 743

Food: consumer behavior has changed.

Part 2 of our sit down with Los Angeles restaurant maven and online food order guru Alex Canter, in a talk about how consumer behavior for dining out has radically changed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 21, 20194 minEp. 741

Restaurant apps are changing the way we eat

Restaurant visits are down, while food sales are up, thanks to take-out apps. Alex Canter, who "grew up in a kitchen," and now runs the Ordermark company, tells Jefferson Graham all about it on Talking Tech. Check out the video interview with Canter on the L.A. Deli #Photowalk on YouTube: http://youtu.be/LqOKurm1NJY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 20, 20195 minEp. 740

Samsung Note 10 Plus - first look

Jefferson Graham and Edward C. Baig compare notes on Samsung's latest phone, the Note 10 Plus, with improved battery and camera 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 .

Aug 19, 20194 minEp. 739

ICYMI: Talking Tech, Argentina style

ICYMI, Eight college students from the Institute of Technology of Buenos Aires come to visit Jefferson Graham at USA TODAY's LA studios, and fill him in on the tech scene in Argentina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 18, 20196 minEp. 738

CBS + Viacom could equal higher streaming rates

CBS joined forces with Viacom this week, in a nod towards streaming--and higher potential rates for you. Jefferson Graham has 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 17, 20194 minEp. 737

iPhone 11 -- here's what we know

Jefferson Graham fills you in on the latest intelligence about the next crop of iPhones, 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 .

Aug 16, 20193 minEp. 736

I almost fell for an Instagram scam

Jefferson Graham reports on an Instagram e-mail scam he almost fell for, with some words of caution for listeners 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 .

Aug 15, 20193 minEp. 735

ICYMI: Long Distance Love

ICYMI: USA TODAY's Madeline Purdue talks about new products aimed at keeping love alive, even when people are apart, on Talking Tech with Jefferson Graham See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 14, 20194 minEp. 734

Photowalking in Oahu

Jefferson Graham is in Hawaii this week, where he's been doing lots of photowalking. Intrigued? He explains on Talking Tech how he goes about it. After listening, check out the finished video, North Shore, Kailua Beach + Sunrises Photowalk: https://youtu.be/cnRuq-_S9x8 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 13, 20192 minEp. 733

Talking Tech, Argentina style

Eight college students from the Institute of Technology of Buenos Aires come to visit Jefferson Graham at USA TODAY's LA studios, and fill him in on the tech scene in Argentina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 12, 20196 minEp. 732

ICYMI: daily texts from me to you

ICYMI: Who's ready for a daily Talking Tech text update? Jefferson Graham on the latest free offer from USA TODAY. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 11, 20192 minEp. 729
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