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Talking Tech

USA TODAY usatoday.com

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

Wireless carriers get the message - $1G too high

Consumers are in no mood to pay $1,000 for new phones, and wireless carriers get it. Jefferson Graham reports on their latest pricing schemes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 10, 20193 minEp. 731

Vizio's new cutting the cord TV

Vizio's new V436-G1 set is a dream for cord cutters. Jefferson Graham reports 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 .

Aug 09, 20193 minEp. 730

Google brings podcasts to search results

Google is bringing podcasts to search results, next to photos, videos and weblinks. Jefferson Graham has the scoop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 08, 20192 minEp. 728

Disney + Bundle

Disney announced new bundle discounts for the new Disney + streaming service, Hulu and ESPN +. 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 .

Aug 07, 20192 minEp. 727

New: your daily text from me

Who's ready for a daily Talking Tech text update? Jefferson Graham on the latest free offer from USA TODAY. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 06, 20192 minEp. 726

Public transportation and apps

USA TODAY's Chris Woodyard joins Jefferson Graham to tout the joys of public transportation, as long as you use the app to check schedules. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 05, 20194 minEp. 725

ICYMI: e-Scooters have got to go

Jefferson Graham went downtown recently to report a story on e-scooters. His conclusion--they've got to go. USA TODAY's Madeline Purue weighs in as well 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 .

Aug 04, 20195 minEp. 724

Consumers have bad news for Apple and Samsung

Consumers gave Apple and Samsung a loud message this week: we really don't want to spend $1,000 for smartphones. 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 .

Aug 03, 20193 minEp. 723

Trump Tariffs and $100 more for iPhones?

President Trump has proposed more tariffs on China, which would also include the Apple iPhone, and what analysts say would add $75-$100 to the price of new models. Would consumers pay it? 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 .

Aug 02, 20193 minEp. 722

"The Hack Attack!"

Julian Wheatland, the former CEO of Cambridge Analytica, talks the Facebook scandals and the new Netflix documentary, "Hack Attack," 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 .

Aug 01, 20194 minEp. 721

Credit hack - what to do?

Jefferson Graham with tips on how to protect yourself in the wake of that massive Capital One hack 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 31, 20192 minEp. 720

Remembering CD-Rs

Jefferson Graham found some blank CD-Rs on sale at CVS and began recalling the days of "ripping" and "burning." Listen to 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 30, 20193 minEp. 719

E-Scooters have got to go

Jefferson Graham went downtown recently to report a story on e-scooters. His conclusion--they've got to go. USA TODAY's Madeline Purue weighs in as well 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 29, 20195 minEp. 715

ICYMI: Beware the browser extension

Beware the browser extension, reports Jefferson Graham, of the snooping, privacy hogging piece of software available for desktop and laptop computers. He 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 .

Jul 28, 20192 minEp. 718

Shopping for iPhone 6 replacement

Jefferson Graham has tips for consumers looking for a replacement to the iPhone 6, which won't accept new software updates beginning in September. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 27, 20193 minEp. 717

New art, monthly, via Meural

Vladimir Vukicevic, the founder of Meural, tells about his service, which rents new art for display in a 27-inch frame for $5.99 monthly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 26, 20197 minEp. 716

This Morning with Gordon Deal

Every morning at 5 a.m. Gordon Deal delivers the news to radio and podcast listeners. We turn the tables on Gordon to find out about his tech setup and passions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 25, 20195 minEp. 714

Say goodbye to iPhone 6

The Apple iPhone 6 and previous models won't work with the September iOS operating system upgrade, so what's a consumer to do? Jefferson Graham has some ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 24, 20193 minEp. 713

Spa + massage + virtual reality

USA TODAY's Madeline Purdue tells Jefferson Graham about the latest L.A. trend- spas that relax you while connected to a virtual; reality headset. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 23, 20193 minEp. 708

Beware the browser extension

Beware the browser extension, reports Jefferson Graham, of the snooping, privacy hogging piece of software available for desktop and laptop computers. He 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 .

Jul 22, 20192 minEp. 711

ICYMI: Sports Photography with Peter Read Miller

ICYMI: Talking sports photography with legendary sports photographer Peter Read Miller. He's featured at the upcoming F64 Live conference, allowing attendees to shadow and learn from one of the greats. For more, watch the video interview as well, https://youtu.be/Hx5_9Kzccgw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 21, 20193 minEp. 712

RCA @100 with Tim Sarnoff

Tim Sarnoff, the grandson of former RCA leader David Sarnoff, talks about the legacy of the firm that popularized radio, TV, recorded music and broadcasting, 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 20, 201910 minEp. 710

Stop Facebook from draining battery

Facebook is the number one smartphone battery suck. Jefferson Graham has some ideas on how to tame 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 .

Jul 19, 20192 minEp. 709

Long distance Love - there's tech for that

USA TODAY's Madeline Purdue talks about new products aimed at keeping love alive, even when people are apart, 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 .

Jul 18, 20194 minEp. 707

Spend the morning with Peter Read Miller

Legendary sports photographer Peter Read Miller will be featured at the upcoming F64 Live conference, allowing attendees to shadow and learn from one of the greats. Miller talks his agenda, and his new YouTube sports photography series, with Jefferson Graham 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 17, 20193 minEp. 706

Pinterest expands to video

Andrea Mallard, the Chief Marketing Officer for Pinterest, tells Jefferson Graham why people should start posting videos on her app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 16, 20195 minEp. 705

Nala the cat rules!

Jefferson Graham talks to the owners of the Internet's most popular cat, Nala, the feline with over 4 million Instagram followers, Shannon Ellis and Pookie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 15, 20195 minEp. 704

ICYMI: Shaq Talks Tech, 2019

ICYMI, Jefferson Graham sits down with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal to talk tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 14, 20194 minEp. 703

YouTube just gave us another reason to quit our jobs

New tools introduced by YouTube this week give us another reason to quit and make more money with online video. Jefferson Graham weighs in, along with Natalie Jarvey of the Hollywood Reporter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 13, 20194 minEp. 702

YouTube looks to edu content to weed out the nasty stuff

YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan tells Jefferson Graham about the network's new push into curated educational content as a way to rise more quality content to the top. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 12, 20195 minEp. 701
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