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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

Review: Amazon's high-end Echo Studio

Jefferson Graham reviews Amazon's latest, it's most expensive Echo speaker to date, the Echo Studio, promising high end sound. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 06, 20195 minEp. 821

Review: Facebook's Portal TV

Facebook wants to bring video chat into the living room, and despite all the privacy pitfalls, Jefferson Graham is OK with that. 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 .

Nov 05, 20192 minEp. 820

Privacy alert! Google buying Fitbit

Apple Watch sales just got a big boost from Google's planned purchase of Fitbit. Do you want your steps, calories and sleep monitored by Google? Jefferson Graham weighs in on the latest Talking Tech episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 04, 20193 minEp. 819

ICYMI: Amazon's free grocery delivery deal

ICYMI: USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais weigh in on Amazon's new free grocery delivery offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 03, 20195 minEp. 818

Is Zuck the most hated person in tech?

Mark Zuckerberg did not have a good week, as he continued to defend his unpopular stance on political ads. Which got us to thinking--is there a more despised tech CEO than Zuck? We look at the alternatives on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 02, 20195 minEp. 817

Subscribe to an iPhone?

Nobody wants to pay $1,000 for a new iPhone, right? So why not just subscribe instead. Apple seems to be laying the groundwork for that one, as Jefferson Graham 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 .

Nov 01, 20192 minEp. 816

Amazon Fresh's free food delivery - but no succotash?

Jefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais from USA TODAY test out Amazon Fresh food delivery, which is now free for select Prime members. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 31, 20195 minEp. 814

HBO Max - what about cable?

Warner Media gave the world a sneak peek at its new streaming service, set to debut in May for $15 monthly, but there's so much content, Jefferson Graham wonders, what happens to cable? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 30, 20193 minEp. 815

Review: Amazon Echo Buds

Jefferson Graham reviews Amazon's new Echo Buds wireless headphones, which looks to compete with Apple's AirPods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 29, 20193 minEp. 813

Apple TV + debuts this week

Apple's TV + streaming service debuts 11/1 and Jefferson Graham has a preview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 28, 20192 minEp. 812

ICYMI: Nude Selfies not a good idea

Freshman Rep. Katie Hill is upset an online publication posted a nude photo of her with a colleague. Jefferson Graham has a bright idea. Don't want nude photos published online? Don't have them taken. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 27, 20192 minEp. 811

Your verdict on Google Maps vs. Waze

We asked, you responded. Which is better, Google Maps or Waze. Tune in to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 26, 20194 minEp. 810

More 1-day shipping items from Amazon

Amazon plans to get more products to us in one day for the holidays, but at what cost? Jefferson Graham ponders the question 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 .

Oct 25, 20192 minEp. 809

Nude selfies? Don't take them

Freshman Rep. Katie Hill is upset an online publication posted a nude photo of her with a colleague. Jefferson Graham has a bright idea. Don't want nude photos published online? Don't have them taken. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 24, 20192 minEp. 808

Apple's first Hollywood premiere

USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss Apple's recent Hollywood premiere for its new TV show, "For all Mankind.:" Was it like an Apple hardware product launch? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 23, 20195 minEp. 807

Waze or Google Maps? Which one is for you?

Google Maps keeps adding more Waze like features, which provoked Jefferson Graham to explain the differences between thew two navigation apps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 22, 20194 minEp. 806

Foodporn epidemic!

Jefferson Graham says there's a reason why all these crazy food recipes are showing up at fast food restaurants and theme parks. Tune into Talking Tech to find out why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 21, 20192 minEp. 804

ICYMI: Facebook Portal 2.0 review

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham reviews the new Facebook Portal video chat device, version 2.0. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 20, 20192 minEp. 805

Why can't I watch Netflix on my Roku?

Roku won't let you watch Netflix, Disney+ or Apple TV+ on its older models. 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 .

Oct 19, 20193 minEp. 803

Uber Eats makes it easier to order

Uber Eats has a new way to order, and USA TODAY's Kelly Tyko 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 .

Oct 18, 20192 minEp. 802

Netflix's 64 million question

Some 64 million people tuned into season 3 of Netflix's Stranger Things. But will they stick with the streamer in the face of competition from Disney and Apple? Netflix thinks so. Jefferson Graham weighs in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 17, 20193 minEp. 801

Google's new Motion Sensor

Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to fill in listeners on Google's new Motion Sensor feature for the Pixel 4 phones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 16, 20193 minEp. 800

Facebook Portal 2.0 review

Jefferson Graham reviews the new version of the Facebook Portal, a video chat device and digital photo frame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 15, 20192 minEp. 799

Google event preview

Jefferson Graham previews Google's Tuesday event, where it's expected to introduce new phones and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 14, 20192 minEp. 798

ICYMI: The Dark side of A.I.

USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown talks about the dark side of artificial intelligence 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 .

Oct 13, 20194 minEp. 797

Streaming service showdown

Disney +, Apple TV + or Netflix? How to choose which streaming service is right for you? Jefferson Graham helps you find an answer 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 .

Oct 12, 20194 minEp. 796

Your boss is spying on you

Your e-mail, texts, inter-office communication and more are being looked at by your employer, probably. 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 .

Oct 11, 20193 minEp. 795

Gmail or Whatsapp? Which is more secure?

Which is the more secure method of communication, e-mail or texts? Jefferson Graham investigates 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 .

Oct 10, 20193 minEp. 794

How tech has changed restaurants

Bernard Acoca, the CEO of the West Coast restaurant chain El Pollo Loco tells Jefferson Graham about the massive changes that have come to restaurants, thanks to technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 09, 20194 minEp. 784

The dark side of AI

USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown joins Jefferson Graham to discuss his latest USAT story on the dark side of Artificial Intelligence. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/10/02/how-artificial-intelligence-bias-can-work-against-you/2417711001/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 08, 20194 minEp. 789
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