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Do you agree with Jefferson Graham in that the latest crop of new smartphones makes us yawn? He explains, on the latest Talking Tech podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jefferson Graham tests two units, the Roav Viva and Garmin Speak, which bring Alexa voice commands to the car. Tune in to Talking Tech to hear his thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
A new law in Philadelphia makes it illegal for retail stores not to accept cash. Jefferson Graham argues that like it or not, mr. Mayor, more outlets are going to join China, Sweden and elsewhere in asking for either credit card or mobile payments, on the latest Talking Tech podcast. 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 new features and podcasts at Pandora, the oldest of the music streaming services, 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 tests two units, the Roav Viva and Garmin Speak, which bring Alexa voice commands to the car. Tune in to Talking Tech to hear his thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
From the mailbag: "What kind of video camera should I buy?" asks Janna from Brooklyn. Jefferson Graham has the answer. Tune in to #TalkingTech to find out the pick. 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 Eli Blumenthal joins Jefferson Graham to preview the latest from Samsung, the Galaxy S10 premium smartphone, on #TalkingTech. 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 just filed for a stock IPO, and laid out its costs. The company is spending big to gain market share. But is that wise? Jefferson Graham weighs 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 .
Jefferson Graham runs down the key questions you'll have about adding a smart lighting system to the home, on Talking Tech, including price and ways to work around bringing home a hub to operate the lights. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2019/02/28/installing-smart-lights-what-you-need-know-using-alexa-google-siri/2954793002/ 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 latest YouTube fiasco with kids programming on the weekend edition of #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Chris MacAskill tells Jefferson Graham about his Cake.co forum, a place for people to discuss similar interests online without fighting. He explains how this happens on #TalkingTech. https://www.cake.co/conversations/pzLS1dX/los-angeles-street-photography/zPllkGG 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 the key questions you'll have about adding a smart lighting system to the home, on Talking Tech, including price and ways to work around bringing home a hub to operate the lights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Former Scotland Yard detective Roderick Jones offers tips on how to protect your digital ID 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 .
Pat Kinsel from Notarize explains how anyone can get a document notarized without having to leave their home 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 Carly Mallenbaum sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss what's on Netflix for March. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
ICYMI: Why TVs have gotten so cheap Jefferson Graham explains why you can not get a 43-inch 4K smart TV at Target for $250 on Talking Tech. Hint: think razors and razor blades. https://youtu.be/9lJiEfhQWek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
All the top contenders are available for online viewing, but you'll have to pay to watch "Bohemian Rhapsody," "A Star is Born," and other films. 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 .
Don't ever send one-word texts. Text before you call to ask permission. Those are just two of the new communications rules uncovered by USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown, who joins Jefferson Graham to discuss 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 explains why you can not get a 43-inch 4K smart TV at Target for $250 on Talking Tech. Hint: think razors and razor blades. https://www.jeffersongraham.net/Jefferson-Graham-Portfolio/Travel-Photography/Moon-over-Los-Angeles/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
It's raining in Los Angeles, and Jefferson Graham is channeling his inner Gene Kelly and snapping in the rain. He's got some tips on how to protect your camera, and better yet, let loose with your smartphone on #TalkingTech. Watch the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/fwCx4MIf2Qg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jefferson Graham thanks listeners for tuning in to 2000 episodes of Talking Tech - the 2000th episode posted on President's Day, 2019, and recaps some of the more popular topics discussed on the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Peter Csathy joins Jefferson Graham to explore a "community virtual reality" like experience inside a dome. He 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 .
ICYMI: Jefferson Graham on the joys of streaming free movies and TV shows on apps like Pluto TV, Tubi and the Roku Channel. 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 Amazon's aggressive pursuit of owning smart home products that turn your smartt home into an "Amazon Home." You comfy with that? Listen to #TalkingTech. http://www.jeffersongraham.net See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Hourly workers need to swap shifts, but making it happen can be cumbersome. There's an app for that. Atif Siddiqi tells Jefferson Graham all about the Branch app on Talking Tech. http://www.jeffersongraham.net 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 the growing trend for free ad-supported streaming channels, from the likes of Pluto, Tubi and others, 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 looks to 3/25 for its latest spring event, where it's expected to tout a new magazine + entertainment subscription service. 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 .
Fabric, a home for online wills, introduces its latest product, the Vault, for couples to share their finance info. Adam Erlebacher from Fabric 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 .
We surveyed the landscape again, and Whole Foods hands down has the best price for online Valentine;'s flowers--if you're an Amazon Prime member. 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 .
ICYMI: Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Jeff Bezos bombshell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
