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Charlene Li, an author and principal analyst for the Altimeter Group, tells Jefferson Graham why she wants to have an embedded microchip in her body on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Awesome consumer GoPro footage shot on bikes, surfboards and skis has been left out of the social media newsfeeds, because it's easier to just upload smartphone clips. Good news--there's an app for that--two of them, and 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 ....
The Roku is the most popular choice in streaming boxes, to bring internet programming to television. Jefferson Graham tells you why, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The German photo app EyeEm has a novel twist on a photo contest--it's using artificial intelligence--the computer--to help select the winners. 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 .
The future is here--a Wisconsin firm is implanting microchips in the hands of its employees on August 1; they won't have to swipe badges when they enter, just have their hands read. 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 .
We’ve all done it--composed a photo on our smartphone, and been disappointed. Gee, I wish there was a real zoom that would get me closer to the action. Well, there are, in the form of accessory lenses that snap right onto your smartphone. Jefferson Graham takes a look, on #TalkingTech. 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 Veteran's Day or Memorial Day today--but there’s a website for that, where everyday is Vet’s day. Jefferson Graham talks to We are the Mighty co-founder David Gale about what he’s doing to honor and support the military vet community on this extended #TalkingTech interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
We have seen the future of TV news, and it's on Snapchat." With quick cuts, to the point storytelling and flashy visuals, Snapchat's new "Stay Tuned," from NBC News could teach all of us how to tell stories--and reach young audiences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Alexa can not call 911--but it would be great if she could, right? Jefferson Graham explains why 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's app update takes the best of features in other Google apps and melds into something that looks like Facebook. But is that enough to wean you off the Social Network? Jefferson Graham offers his take on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
No, you can't use Alexa or Google Home to call 911--yet. But there is an Alexa skill to get help, and down the road, Jefferson Graham sees the personal assistants becoming a major factor in how we reach out. Listen to #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tesla founder Elon Musk is scared of letting artificial intelligence run wild, and a future where robots turn on humans. Sounds like the stuff of science fiction, right? Jefferson Graham offers his take, on #TalkingTech, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Have you seen that dancing Hot Dog in your social media feed? Get ready for way more augmented reality characters to come your way, courtesy of Snapchat and Apple. 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 .
Rebtel has an offer you have to think about--$10 monthly for unlimited calling anywhere, worldwide. But wait a minute--Whatsapp does that. Yes, but as Rebtel's Magnus Larsson explains on #TalkingTech, his service works in Wifi and everywhere else too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The next, re-designed, state of the art iPhone could have so many bells and whistles, a fully loaded model could top $1,400. Would consumers spring for that? Jefferson Graham asks them on #TalkingTech, and gets some surprising responses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jefferson Graham has the skinny on what tech tools you'll need to photograph the 8/21 Total Eclipse on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In 2016 Apple touted having developers bring Siri to their apps, saying it would make the personal digital assistant more useful than ever. A year later, few app developers have signed on--Siri is available in just 6 of the top 50 most downloaded apps. Jefferson Graham reports on why, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The consumer products Jawbone is going out of business, leaving behind a trail of an F rating from Better Business Bureau and thousands of customers who vented online. The moral, going forward, suggests Jefferson Graham--read the online reviews before you buy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Waze now has a "Voice Recorder" feature that lets you bring your vocal chords to the navigation app. Jefferson Graham checks it out 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 brought tons of gear on a recent trip to the Canadian Rockies--but forgot to tote the tiny GoPro. Next time that won't happen, as he 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 .
If someone claiming to be from Microsoft or Apple calls you at home, hang up immediately. Jefferson Graham reports on the latest wave of phone 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 .
Volvo says it will ditch gas engines by 2019, in favor of electric and hybrid cars. Does this mean we'll be changing the way we drive in a year-and-a-half. Jefferson Graham checks in with USA TODAY's Nathan Bomey for a reality check on electric vs. gas, and just how we'll all charge up in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jefferson Graham weighs in on the new "Sticky" app, and an update from Snapchat that brings the Selfie to a new level. 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 tips for taking better travel photographs 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 offers tips for taking great fireworks shots on your smartphone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fake news? What about those fake reviews? Jefferson Graham dives 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.
Planning a visit to Canada to celebrate her 150th birthday this summer? Jefferson Graham offers a tech update on what you need to know for phone and data access, Netflix viewing and drone flying. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jefferson Graham looks back at 10 years of the iPhone, 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's PhotoScan app is a great way to snap up old photos, in higher quality, on your smartphone. 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.
What's the next hot app? We crunched the numbers to get a clue. 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.
