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Who wants to touch elevator buttons and door handles when we return back to work, post COVID? The folks at Openpath have a new "wave" technology that will eliminate that. Alex Kazerani from Openpath explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
"Distant" is a brilliant little online film that documents the Covid era and the area we live in. Jefferson Graham talks to the filmmaker, Brian Hawkins about the project on Talking Tech. You can see Distant on Vimeo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jefferson Graham found a new app to track the ever-growing collection of subscriptions, TrueBill. The verdict? Tune in and find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In part 2 of our conversation with Joshn Mankiewicz of NBC News about the new Dateline podcast, we asked about his recent cameo on the season finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." It has nothing to do with tech, but it's fun, so 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 .
DJI has a new drone in the Mavic Air 2 and says it's the best one the company has ever made. Oh yeah? Jefferson Graham checks it out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Apple Stores are opening back up, but only partially. 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 .
Just when you thought you heard every innovative way to bring you remotely to the action, via Zoom and other tools, comes the latest--Google Earth tours. Bill Karz from Discover L.A. joins Jefferson Graham to talk La La Land and LAX tours via Google. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jefferson Graham celebrates National Password Day by urging listeners to take a few moments, strengthen their current passwords and try out a password manager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Airbnb, unlike Amazon, Apple and other giant tech firms, is getting killed from the coronavirus, and just announced layoffs of nearly 25% of its staff. Can the company bounce back? Jefferson Graham thinks it can, and explains why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Ride-hailing company Lyft announced a new way to save a few bucks, with its "Wait & Save" feature. Jefferson Graham previews See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In age of COVID, ordering Mother's Day gifts online this year is a challenge. Jefferson Graham has some tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In part 2 of our conversation with Joshn Mankiewicz of NBC News about the new Dateline podcast, we asked about his recent cameo on the season finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." It has nothing to do with tech, but it's fun, so 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 .
Josh Mankiewicz from NBC's Dateline, joins Jefferson Graham to talk about the latest podcast from the Dateline team, "Motive for Murder." The 6-part series is based on a recent "Dateline," investigation, and extended out into podcast format. The podcast produced in partnership with Neon Hum Media, launches Thursday, May 7. The other Dateline podcasts are "The Thing about Pam," and the weekly Dateline "showcast," with audio from the TV series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
ICYMI Hosts of the I Tell My Husband the News podcast, Shannon Rae Green (@shannonraegreen) and Dusty Terrill (@dustyterrill) discuss how the fun of online board games can get you through your quarantine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
How did Marco Polo botch the rollout of its new premium app offering? Jefferson Graham has more to the story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jefferson Graham apologizes to listeners for Thursday's interview with Marco Polo's CEO, who touted Plus, but neglected to mention that she was taking away features from users of the free version. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Vlada Bortnik, the CEO of video chat app Marco Polo, tells Jefferson Graham about the new premium features being introduced in May, 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 .
USA TODAY's Shannon Rae Green puts the questions to Jefferson Graham in this AMA edition 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 .
Apple's revamped iPhone SE is as powerful as the iPhone 11, yet costs $300 less. So what's the catch? Jefferson Graham weighs in 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 .
Rob Pegararo has done a deep dive on the many internet browsers. Which one's the best? Chrome, Safari, Fiorefox or Edge? He tells Jefferson Graham his 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 .
USA TODAY editor Michelle Maltais interviews her son about doing his third grade classwork on ClassDojo and playing math games like Prodigy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh Rivera, an editor with USA TODAY, sits down with Jefferson Graham to discuss where to go online to see what people are talking about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Hosts of the I Tell My Husband the News podcast, Shannon Rae Green (@shannonraegreen) and Dusty Terrill (@dustyterrill) discuss how the fun of online board games can get you through your quarantine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Guest hosting today’s Talking Tech episode is USA TODAY tech contributor Marc Saltzman (@marc_saltzman), who shares five ways your Amazon Echo or Google Nest smart speaker can help fill the void while quarantining. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Can't find a webcam? Use your smartphone instead. Jennifer Holly trades tips 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 .
Guest hosting today’s Talking Tech podcast is USA TODAY senior technology writer Jessica Guynn (@jguynn), who shares USA TODAY's exclusive story about the giant social network's new hug reaction so you can show support for friends and family with an emoji during the COVID-19 pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
How to deal with your hair during a pandemic? There's an app for that. Jennifer Jolly tells Jefferson Graham all 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 .
Branch, the Minneapolis based online bank, has partnered with Domino's so that employees can receive digital payments of their tips, wages, and mileage daily . Contactless, the funds are quickly pushed to the Branch digital wallet and debit card after each shift. CEO Atif Siddiqi explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mevo, the tiny camera built for live streaming, is out with a new model at a time when webcams are sold out. Jefferson Graham chats with Max Haot, the founder of the company about the Mevo Start. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Another listener edition, as David Carroll calls in from Tennessee to ask: "Should I buy the new iPhone SE?" Jefferson Graham has some advice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
