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Samy Kamkar, the chief security officer for Openpath, explains how the new contact tracing apps from Apple and Google will work to combat COVID-19. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
A listener edition of Talking Tech, as Leslie from Oahu calls in with a question: how to keep her old MP3s and stream them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mevo, the tiny camera built for live streaming, is out with a new model at a time when webcams are sold out. Jefferson Graham chats with Max Haot, the founder of the company about the Mevo Start. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Microsoft and UPS team to help with COVID crisis. USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown joins Jefferson Graham to explain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Video chat, food delivery and games dominate the top of the app charts. Jefferson Graham reports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The pandemic means we can't get together with others to record podcasts in person. So how to connect. Jefferson Graham demonstrates with Jan Schrieber , a Laguna Beach photographer, showing the difference on websites Cleanfeed and Zencastr, the app Anchor and the "Record with Friends" feature, using microphones and the Voice Memos app on iPhones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Larry Becker, the author of "Great on Camera," offers tips for looking great on Zoom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apple's iPhones won't open up with a mask and facial ID. What to do? Jefferson Graham reports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Concerned about "Zoombombing" in class? Jefferson Graham has some suggestions of other video conference services worth checking out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Samsung has a new crop of Galaxy phones starting at #109.99. 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 .
It's not just toilet paper. Webcams are out of stock too. Jefferson Graham explains why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The pandemic means we can't get together with others to record podcasts in person. So how to connect. Jefferson Graham demonstrates with Jan Schrieber , a Laguna Beach photographer, showing the difference on websites Cleanfeed and Zencastr, the app Anchor and the "Record with Friends" feature, using microphones and the Voice Memos app on iPhones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
ICYMI: Keep the tripod police away with the Platypod Larry Tiefenbrunn, a New Jersey pediatrician, has come up with a solution to keep the tripod police away: the Platypod, a $59.99 plate that will keep your camera steady, on flat surfaces, rocks, even trees. He joins Jefferson Graham to tell all, 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 ....
Conan O'Brien is doing his latenight show on an iPhone; Seth Meyers is using an iPad. So many late-night comics and news people have turned to the iPhone as their home production tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. How does that work? Rich DeMuro from KTLA-TV explains how he does 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 ....
Facebook is looking to the desktop to revive video chat for Messenger and get some Zoom like love. Jennifer Jolly joins Jefferson Graham to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nick Trinidad, a "dasher," who delivers food for the DoorDash company, joins Talking Tech from Chicago, where he tells about how he uses "contactless" delivery to get food to customers homes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Larry Tiefenbrunn, a New Jersey pediatrician, has come up with a solution to keep the tripod police away: the Platypod, a $59.99 plate that will keep your camera steady, on flat surfaces, rocks, even trees. He joins Jefferson Graham to tell all, 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 ....
Microsoft overhauled its 365 software with new goodies. Jefferson Graham reflects about what a different company Microsoft is today from its roots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jefferson Graham offers tips on backing up your phone and computer 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 .
Working at home? Alexa and Google are listening to you. Jefferson Graham has a few suggestions for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Live webcasting is back, again. Which app to use? Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram? 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 .
Jefferson Graham worked with a security researcher to see if peer-to-peer mobile payment firms shared personal information with data firms. Want to hear what happened? Tune in 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 .
Which to buy to support your local restaurant? Gift card or take out. Jefferson Graham has done some investigating, and it's takeout all the way. He explains on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
How do you check out music when all concerts have been cancelled? Turn to online venues like Stageit, which offers livestreams for a fee from known and unknown bands. And now, StageIt is experiencing more viewers than ever before. StageIt's Evan Lowenstein joins Jefferson Graham to tell all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Good news: Scribd, the website and app for e-books, digital magazines and sheet music, has opened its library for free for 30 days. Jefferson Graham reports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
So many people have turned to the Zoom video conference app to stay in touch during the Coronavirus era. Jefferson Graham has 10 tips for getting the most of Zoom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Food is hard to get at markets, and even harder online. But Jefferson Graham has some shopping tips for you on today's Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Comedian Steve Hofstetter had to cancel his tour, due to the coronavirus, so he turned to YouTube to keep the laughs going. Hofstetter tells 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 .
We've got the Beverly Hills Boss on today's #TalkingTech podcast. Nicole Rodrigues operates the NRPR agency and the YouTube channel Beverly Hills Boss where she offers marketing tips to entrepreneurs. We discuss the move to conference calls in the social distancing era, what we miss, and what to really enjoy from them as we navigate our ways through these new waters.With the world living in near isolation due to the effects of the coronavirus, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1zSTRF5xY9izkdRCwG...
At a time when so many people can't get tested for the coronavirus, telemedicine is ready for your call. Jefferson Graham argues that it has finally of age, 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 .
