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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

Videogames will be hard to get for Christmas

The new Microsoft Xbox Series X, Sony PlayStation 5 and Facebook's Oculus Quest 2 have already sold out. Will it get any better for parents. Jefferson Graham has some tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 24, 20202 minEp. 1159

That $22K Microsoft TV!

Microsoft has an 85 inch dedicated Microsoft Teams device it would love to sell you. And it's only $22,000. To which Jefferson Graham says, "Are you kidding?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 23, 20202 minEp. 1157

Get cash for your used Apple Watch

Your old smartwatch can be sold as easily as swapping an old iPhone. 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 .

Sep 22, 20203 minEp. 1156

Review: Netflix's "The Social Dilemma"

Netflix's riveting documentary spells out how Google, Facebook and other websites use addiction techniques to hook you in. Are you surprised? Jefferson Graham isn't. He reviews the doc on #TalkingTech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 21, 20203 minEp. 1155

Preview: new Alexa products

Bret Kinsella from Voicebot.ai joins Jefferson Graham to preview Amazon's new Alexa products, which will be announced on 9/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 19, 20206 minEp. 1154

Cousin Brucie returns, via the web + WABC

"Cousin" Brucie Morrow, who started spinning discs at WABC in New York in 1961, has returned to his roots, except this time he's also on the Web, phones, tablets, and even smart speakers. Morrow joins Jefferson Graham to tell him all about "Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock and Roll Party," which airs Saturday evenings from 6-9 p.m. ET on http://www.wabcradio.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 18, 20203 minEp. 1152

Facebook/Oculus controversy?

Facebook owned Oculus in October is changing the rules, and saying that you won't be able to play the Virtual Reality games unless you have a Facebook ID. What's a parent to do who doesn't want their teen on Facebook? Jefferson Graham and USA TODAY consumer tech editor Michelle Maltais have some ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 17, 20202 minEp. 1153

Unpacking the Apple Watch/iPad event

KTLA's Rich DeMuro (@Richontech) joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the 9/15 Apple event. Are we excited without new iPhones? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 15, 20205 minEp. 1151

Waze - get involved!

The popular traffic app Waze says that a little pre-planning will go a long way to making your commute more enjoyable. 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 .

Sep 15, 20202 minEp. 1150

Apple 9/16 product reveal preview

Apple will introduce a slew of new products Tuesday at its annual event, but sans iPhones. 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 .

Sep 14, 20203 minEp. 1149

ICYMI: Zoom alternatives

After Zoom went out the other day, Jefferson Graham searched for a good alternative, everything from WebEx and GoToMeeting to Skype and Whereby. His report: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 13, 20204 minEp. 1148

Hey Siri, are you really 20x smarter?

Apple says Siri has 20x more info than 3 years ago in the upcoming version of iOS14, the new mobile operating system. Really? Jefferson Graham set out 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 .

Sep 12, 20203 minEp. 1147

How to make free calls with Alexa and Google

Jefferson Graham with tips on how to make free phone calls with Amazon's Alexa and Google speakers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 11, 20204 minEp. 1146

ICYMI: Amazon's 9/16 online virtual Career Fair

Amazon wants to hire 33,000 new workers, at really good salaries. 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 .

Sep 10, 20201 minEp. 1145

Amazon wants to hire 33K new workers

Amazon wants to hire 33,000 new workers, at really good salaries. 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 .

Sep 10, 20201 minEp. 1144

Preview new 9/15 Apple event with no new iPhone

Apple will stage its 2020 product reveal on 9/15 but won't be showing off new iPhones. So what's in store? 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 .

Sep 09, 20202 minEp. 1143

Touchscreen for COVID times

John Lamb from ELO talks about the rise in popularity of touchscreen kiosks at stores for helping to eliminate person to person contact. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 08, 20203 minEp. 1138

ICYMI: Don't unsubscribe, delete!

Cyber security expert Adam Levin says that unsubscribing to a spammy e-mail is the worst thing you can do. He tells Jefferson Graham 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 .

Sep 06, 20203 minEp. 1142

ICYMI: Notarize online without leaving home

During COVID times, who wants to deal with an in-person notary service? Now you can do it all online. Notarize.com CEO Pat Kinsel tells Jefferson Graham 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 .

Sep 06, 20205 minEp. 1141

Online games as icebreakers

Alex Kruglov, co-founder and CEO of pop.in , is today’s guest host. He discusses how games can serve as icebreakers to make video chat fun and full of empathy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 05, 20204 minEp. 1137

Cord cutting for sports

Phil Swann, the author of the TV Answer Man blog, fills in for the vactationing Jefferson Graham with news about how AT&T TV Now has quietly assembled a powerful lineup for cord-cutters who love sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 04, 20203 minEp. 1136

How to create a DIY teleprompter

Larry Becker, the author of the "Great on Camera," book, fills in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham, and offers tips on how to create a DIY teleprompter from your iPad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 03, 20204 minEp. 1135

Add video to your PowerPoint presentation

Communications expert Mimi Bliss fills in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham, with tips on how to add video to your PowerPoint presentation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 02, 20204 minEp. 1134

Yes, you can buy a good used laptop

Ben Myers, who refurbishes used laptops in the Boston area, called to take issue with Jefferson Graham's recent article on hard to get laptops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 01, 20204 minEp. 1133

Notarize online

During COVID times, who wants to deal with an in-person notary service? Now you can do it all online. Notarize.com CEO Pat Kinsel tells Jefferson Graham 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 .

Aug 31, 20205 minEp. 1132

ICYMI: Before you type "Link in Bio," listen up!

Jefferson Graham's mom Judy is on a tear--what does "Link in Bio" mean anyway. And she'd like to tell you 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 .

Aug 30, 20202 minEp. 1140

Zoom alternatives: I tried them all

After Zoom went out this week, Jefferson Graham searched for a good alternative, everything from WebEx and GoToMeeting to Skype and Whereby. His report: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 29, 20204 minEp. 1139

Don't unsubscribe, delete!

Cyber security expert Adam Levin says that unsubscribing to a spammy e-mail is the worst thing you can do. He tells Jefferson Graham 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 .

Aug 28, 20203 minEp. 1131

Amazon Fresh's radical new shopping cart

Amazon is set to open its first Fresh supermarket in Los Angeles and it's unlike any market you've seen before. 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 .

Aug 27, 20202 minEp. 1130

Before you type "Link in Bio," listen up!

Jefferson Graham's mom Judy is on a tear--what does "Link in Bio" mean anyway. And she'd like to tell you 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 .

Aug 26, 20202 minEp. 1129
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