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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

iOS App Store @10 - how apps changed our lives

Without apps, there's no Uber, Tinder, Instagram or Google Maps. The iOS App Store turned 10 on July 10th and Jefferson Graham looks back at how apps changed our lives on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 10, 20184 minEp. 263

How to prevent Google from knowing everything about you

Google knows more about you than you probably even realize. Jefferson Graham runs down the categories, and ponders the use of a VPN service to fool Google on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 10, 20184 minEp. 6

Five tips for how to create a self-published book

Rich DeMuro, the author of the newly published "101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone," offers five more tips--on how to create a self-published book. He joins Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 09, 20185 minEp. 5

101 Tips for getting more from your iPhone

Even if you think you know the iPhone inside and out, Rich DeMuro would beg to differ. The host of the KTLA TV Tech Smart segment has just written a book, "101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone," and talks about it with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. http://www.richontech.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 08, 20183 minEp. 3

Weekend wrap: Reading YOUR Gmail, Samsung snafu

Rich DeMuro from Richontech.TV joins Jefferson Graham to go over the big tech stories of the week ending 07/6/2018, highlighted by all those apps that are reading our Gmail. And how do we feel about that? Tune in! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 07, 201810 minEp. 3

Part 2 with Phil Rosenthal - season 2 of "Somebody Feed Phil"

In part 2 of our chat with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal, the star of the "Somebody Feed Phil," series previews the second season of his travel/food show 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 .

Jul 07, 20188 minEp. 2

Tech tuneup with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal

Phil Rosenthal, the host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," talks his tech tuneup, his new http://www.philrosenthalworld.com website and the second season of his travel/food show with Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 06, 20185 minEp. 1

The iPhone may get new colors in the fall

Apple is expected to reach beyond the traditional white and black with new hues for the iPhone in the fall. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on today's #TalkingTech episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 05, 20182 minEp. 259

How to get the best deals for Amazon Prime Day

Jefferson Graham runs down tips on how to get the best deals for Amazon Prime Day, set for Monday July 16th, 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 .

Jul 05, 20183 minEp. 258

Facebook is the most downloaded IOS app ever--what else makes the list?

What are the most downloaded apps of all time, and how many apps do we open daily? The market research firm AppAnnie just compiled a chart, which Jefferson Graham shares with 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 .

Jul 04, 20183 minEp. 257

How to take great travel photos

Now that summer is officially here, Jefferson Graham offers tips for taking great travel photos 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 .

Jul 04, 20182 minEp. 60

What's streaming on Netflix and Amazon in July

Jefferson Graham runs down new highlights for Netflix in July, including new seasons of "Orange is the New Black" and Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 03, 20182 minEp. 60

Fireworks - tips on getting great July 4 shots

Jefferson Graham offers his tips for how to get great fireworks shots on your smartphone for July 4th, 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 .

Jul 02, 20183 minEp. 60

JB Smoove - Talking Tech Rewind

We reach into the vault to replay our memorable interview with "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" JB Smoove 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 .

Jul 01, 20186 minEp. 60

Lewis Black on Talking Tech - Rewind

A replay of one of our favorite all-time Talking Tech interviews, with acerbic comedian Lewis Black. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 30, 20185 minEp. 60

We've got the Maltins on the Movies

Leonard and Jessie Maltin talk about their father/daughter podcast, where the longtime movie critic and buff joins forces with his offspring to interview actors and directors, and talk their favorite films. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 30, 201810 minEp. 60

How to avoid phishing scans - Tech #101

Jefferson Graham offers reminders on how to avoid phishing 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 .

Jun 29, 20182 minEp. 60

Talking Tech with Gilbert Gottfried

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried joins Jefferson Graham over the phone from a Chicago hotel room to talk his Amazing, Colossal podcast 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 .

Jun 28, 20187 minEp. 60

Mastering Instagram with Sue Bryce

Photographer Sue Bryce tells how to grow your Instagram with more followers and likes 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 .

Jun 27, 20185 minEp. 60

Travel photography - what's in my bag?

As Jefferson Graham heads out on the open road, he lets listeners in on what travel photo gear he brought along for the July 4th holiday 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 .

Jun 26, 20183 minEp. 60

Why I believe Spotify is the best music service

Jefferson Graham explains why he believes Spotify is the best overall music subscription service, better than Apple Music, Google Play Music or Amazon 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 .

Jun 25, 20184 minEp. 60

Immigration and tech - a personal note

Jefferson Graham talks about the huge role immigration has had for him, as well as that iPhone, Android, Echo or Fire TV device 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 .

Jun 24, 20183 minEp. 60

Weekend wrap -- wireless deals & more

Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech stories of the week on Talking Tech, highlighted by a great new wireless deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 23, 20182 minEp. 60

Meet Binging with Babish's Andrew Rae

Andrew Rae has a unique concept among YouTubers--celebrate cooking and show how to make food popularized in movies. Jefferson Graham speaks to the host of the Binging with Babish channel, from the VidCon convention in Anaheim. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 22, 20183 minEp. 60

After "tough" year, surprise: YouTube is bigger than ever

Neal Mohan, the chief product officer for YouTube, talks about the "tough" year the video network has had with advertisers and rogue creators, but he has a surprise. YouTube is now bigger than ever. He explains, 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 .

Jun 22, 20184 minEp. 60

Make a bank deposit, and you're in for a sweepstakes

Matt Cohen, the CEO of Grand.co., a new savings app with a twist, visits Jefferson Graham to explain his concept of automatic savings = a monthly sweepstakes for cash prices, 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 .

Jun 21, 20185 minEp. 60

Just $10 a month for monthly wireless service--UnrealMobile's catch?

The folks behind low-cost wireless service FreedomPop have a new $10 a month mobile plan with unlimited talk and texting, and 1 GB of high-speed data. Jefferson Graham breaks down the pros and cons of the deal 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 .

Jun 20, 20183 minEp. 60

Alexa, are you really listening to me in a hotel room?

Amazon announced a new alliance to bring Echo connected speakers into hotel rooms by Marriott over the summer. You can ask for pool hours, housekeeping, and worry about being monitored. 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 .

Jun 20, 20184 minEp. 60

Google wants to double podcast audience with new app

Google has finally joined the audio revolution with a new app, Google Podcasts. Product manager Zack Reneau-Wedeen joins Jefferson Graham to fill listeners in on discovering podcasts for Android phones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 19, 20184 minEp. 60

Why would anyone be a Verizon Wireless customer?

Why would anyone in their right mind continue paying for Verizon Wireless, when it charges more than competitors? 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 .

Jun 19, 20183 minEp. 60
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