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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

We preview CES 2021

It's the tech industry's biggest event: CES. But thanks to the pandemic, it's going to be a lot different this year. We discuss the hot topics at this year's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 10, 20217 minEp. 1285

Discovery+, the latest streaming service, launches

Discovery+ is the latest streaming service attempting to capture your attention. Can it hold up against a very crowded field? Brett and Mike break it down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 09, 20216 minEp. 1284

Video games in 2021

Last year brought us two new video game consoles: the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. We discuss what 2021 will have in store for the video game business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 08, 20215 minEp. 1283

The top tech stories in 2021

Expect streaming video, online misinformation, and crackdowns on Big Tech to dominate 2021. Brett Molina and Mike Snider discuss the big tech stories in the new year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 07, 20216 minEp. 1282

Best apps for keeping New Year's resolutions

Maybe you want to eat better or save more money. Co-hosts Brett Molina and Mike Snider share the top apps for sticking with your resolutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 06, 20214 minEp. 1280

Tech resolutions

Hey, it's a new year, which means many of us are likely setting New Year's resolutions. Brett Molina and Mike Snider discuss their tech-themed goals for 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 05, 20213 minEp. 1279

Tech your new hosts can't live without

What better way to get to know your new hosts Brett Molina and Mike Snider than by the gadgets we use? We break down our favorite devices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 04, 20215 minEp. 1274

Meet your new Talking Tech hosts: Brett Molina and Mike Snider

After 7 years and over 2,500 episodes, Jefferson Graham hands over the Talking Tech baton to your new hosts, Brett Molina and Mike Snider, who introduce themselves on today's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 03, 20216 minEp. 1275

Jefferson Graham : "Goodbye Talking Tech"

In his final Talking Tech podcast, Jefferson Graham looks back at the technology we discussed here since the show began in 2013, and then some. Jeff is moving onto to focus on photography and video, and you'll have two new co-hosts, Brett Molina and Mike Snider, beginning 1/4. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 01, 20219 minEp. 1278

How Talking Tech got started

Ed Baig and Eli Blumenthal join Jefferson Graham to talk about how the Talking Tech podcast got started, and offer tech predictions for 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 31, 20207 minEp. 1281

How to create a podcast: 2021

Christine Blackburn from the Story Worthy podcast sits down with Jefferson Graham to talk about how to get a new podcast off the ground, 2021 style. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 30, 20204 minEp. 1276

Ending 2020 Mindfully Together with Mitra Manesh

Mitra Manesh invites you to join her on New Year's Eve to end 2020 Mindfully Together, and tells Jefferson Graham what she has in store. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 29, 20206 minEp. 1273

Story of the year? Zoom

Author Larry Becker ( Great on Camera) joins Jefferson Graham to chat about why Zoom was the story of the tyear 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 .

Dec 28, 20205 minEp. 1272

ICYMI: Reliving favorite tech moments with Rich DeMuro

Jefferson Graham, who is stepping down as your Talking Tech host on January 2., relives highlights of a 20-year tech journalism career with pal Rich DeMuro of KTLA-TV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 27, 202025 minEp. 1271

Creating a website with Wix

Jefferson Graham tells of his experience creating a new blog with Wix's website creation tools and compares the costs to hosts like GoDaddy and Dreamhost on TalkingTech. You can see the test blog here: https://jgraham25.wixsite.com/photowalks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 26, 20204 minEp. 1270

Reliving favorite tech moments with Rich DeMuro

Jefferson Graham, who is stepping down as your Talking Tech host on January 2., relives highlights of a 20-year tech journalism career with pal Rich DeMuro of KTLA-TV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 25, 202012 minEp. 1269

"Is Facebook listening to me?"

Jefferson Graham continues his series on top consumer questions of 2020. The Washington Post technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler joins to tackle the question, "Is Facebook listening to me?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 24, 20207 minEp. 1268

Yamaha's digital saxophone

Tom Sumner, the president of Yamaha Corp. of America, tells Jefferson Graham all about the new Yamaha digital sax, a more versatile and easier to play instrument. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 23, 20206 minEp. 1267

How food delivery changed in 2020

With apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats and grocery delivery, our relationship to how we got our food changed radically in 2020. 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 .

Dec 22, 20204 minEp. 1266

Who wants to take a ride in an Apple I-Car?

Apple reportedly plans to have a branded electric car on roads by 2024. 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 .

Dec 22, 20201 minEp. 1265

Tula, the combo USB mic and audio recorder

David Brown, the inventor of Tula, a microphone with a built-in audio recorder, joins Jefferson Graham to tell 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 .

Dec 21, 20205 minEp. 1262

ICYMI: Jeff chats with Talking Tech fans

As Jefferson Graham winds down his #TalkingTech era, he reaches out to listeners to take questions. Today: Cynthia Lieberman weighs in on Zoom lighting and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 20, 20206 minEp. 1264

"How can I organize my photos?"

Listener Denise wants some tips on how to better organize her online photos. 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 .

Dec 19, 20205 minEp. 1263

"How to fix my lousy internet?"

Tech reporter Jennifer Jolly joins Jefferson Graham for the series on answering consumer questions: "Why is my internet so lousy?" They have some suggestions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 18, 20203 minEp. 1260

"Most important tech of the lockdown?"

Jeff continues reaching out to Talking Tech listeners. On the latest episode, listener Leslie Nakijima joins Jeff to ask about the biggest consumer tech trend of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 17, 20205 minEp. 1259

Jeff chats with Talking Tech fans

As Jefferson Graham winds down his #TalkingTech era, he reaches out to listeners to take questions. Today: Cynthia Lieberman weighs in on Zoom lighting and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 17, 20206 minEp. 1258

Consumer questions: "Which iPhone should I get?"

Jefferson Graham continues his series on consumer 2020 tech questions. KTLA's Rich DeMuro joins Jeff for "Which iPhone Should I get?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 16, 20207 minEp. 1255

Top 2020 questions: "Why all the hype about 5G?"

Jefferson Graham continues answering top consumer questions from 2020: "Why all the hype about 5G?" Tech journalist Rob Pegoraro joins Jeff to weigh in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 16, 20203 minEp. 1257

Your top 2020 questions: "How do I unmute?"

Michelle Maltais from USA TODAY sits in with Jefferson Graham for the series on your top 2020 questions: "How do I unmute?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 15, 20203 minEp. 1256

Your top questions: How do I get a PS5?

This week we answer your top tech questions. Brett Molina from USA TODAY sits in with Jefferson Graham to answer "How do I get a PS5?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 15, 20203 minEp. 1253
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