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Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech headlines for the weekend edition of Talking Tech, 10/20-10/21, highlighted by Amazon, Snap, Inc. and Mastercard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
It's taking time, but mobile pay is on tap to eventually replace bank cards. Jefferson Graham reports on the growing pains--and why it will happen, 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 has the scoop on the new Google Pixel 2 phones--how do they stack up to the iPhone? His report, 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 how he can improve any smartphone app in his favorite photo app, Adobe Lightroom Mobile, and on changes to the desktop Lightroom edition just announced. #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Looking for a DSLR? Canon's 6D Mark II costs $1,000 less than the flagship 5D Mark IV, with almost all the same features. Is it a worthy buy? Jefferson Graham breaks it down 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 is teaming with uber director Steve Spielberg for a revival of his 1980s anthology series, Amazing Stories. What's the plan? Jefferson Graham explores the possibilities 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 reports on how to protect your Internet router from outside hacks 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 compares notes with the Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler and Joanna Stern on gadgets tech critics travel with 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 .
When the world is being hacked to death, what'cha gonna do? It's time for Cyberman to save the day. Gary Berman, the creator of the new comic book, tells all 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 .
Jefferson Graham reports on how he just shaved $1,440 from his yearly cable bill, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Amazon is dipping its toes into the car business, offering test drives from your home. Jefferson Graham took one, and reports 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 .
Google and Apple have re-discovered the attributes of a fine, high-fidelity speaker, with a twist--they talk. Jefferson Graham weighs in on the speaker war of 2017 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 from the Made by Google event in San Francisco, where new "smart" phones, a camera and even earbuds were introduced. #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The folks behind the Ring video doorbell are getting into home security, with what it claims is the lowest price around--$100 yearly. Jefferson Graham chats with Ring's Jamie Siminoff about his new product 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 .
In October, 2016, the GoPro Karma drone was released, and quickly recalled two weeks later when it was discovered to have this little issue--it fell from the sky during flights. Back on sale since February, GoPro hasn't given up on the drone market. CEO Nick Woodman 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 ....
The new medium of podcasting initially appealed to the stereotype of the male nerd as hosts, but Laura Walker, the president of New York Public Radio's WNYC is out to change that and bring more women to the forefront, with the WERK IT Women's Podcast Festival. She tells Jefferson Graham about her mission to get women to 50% of podcasts hosts 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 ....
Actioncam maker GoPro introduced a new model, the Hero6, which promises a steadier image than before. Jefferson Graham reports from San Francisco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Many hold onto their landline for nostalgia--they don't want to get rid of their old phone number. Jefferson Graham discovered how to ditch, and keep the old number in the family, with a service called NumberBarn. His TalkingTech report: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Forget about charging a new iPhone without plugging it into the wall--how about using the same technology for a car? BMW has plans for a wireless charging pad for a hybrid model, and IKEA has several new charging products. 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 ....
Apple doesn't sell pure-play MP3 players anymore--so meet the Mighty, a small, Nano like device with a twist--it will play MP3s and playlists downloaded from Spotify. Jefferson Graham sits down with Mighty co-founder Anthony Mendelson 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 .
SmugMug, the photo sharing site, takes you to exotic locations like Iceland, the Mojave desert and Tokyo for SmugMug Films, showing how great photographers get their shot. SmugMug CEO Don MacAskill and filmmaker Anton Lorimer tell 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 ....
Wireless charging is here for the new iPhones, but do you really want to lug a charging pad with you? Jefferson Graham looks at a more effective alternative - charging cases, 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 .
Sol Lipman believes dogs eat too much, so he's come up with a new company aimed at feeding your pooch, and regulating how much he eats. The founder of YaDoggie tells about his bluetooth scoop and monthly subscription plan 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 looks at two new ways to pay for goods with apps, from Google and Apple, 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 iOS mobile operating system upgrade is out--and it's free. Jefferson Graham runs down five features worth checking 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 .
Could you justify a $1,000 purchase for the latest and greatest smartphone? I can--and many TalkingTech listeners disagreed. Tune in to hear some of their colorful comments--and Jefferson Graham's defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The new iPhone X is the most expensive iPhone ever--many people wonder if it's so great, they really need to fork over 1K for it. USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham doesn't think so--but colleague Edward C. Baig does. They debate the issue, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
JibJab, the app for putting your face into funny situations, has a new app, JibJab Camera, to create visual stories for Instagram and Snapchat. JibJab co-founder Gregg Spiridellis tells 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 weighs in on the new iPhone 8 and X phones, introduced in Cupertino on 9/12/17. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The animated sci-fi comedy Futurama recently returned from TV cancelation hell as a videogame--and now it's coming back as a podcast too. Co-creator David X. Cohen tells all, on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
