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.
We discuss the rise in high-tech face masks, after Will.i.am introduced the Xupermask and Razer shared more about its own smart mask. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The classic arcade video game has been reimagined as a battle royale in the Nintendo Switch title 'Pac-Man 99.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
There’s no slowdown in sight for American’s streaming appetite. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We’re joined by USA TODAY reporter Morgan Hines to talk about the new Google ad about searches post-pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We're joined by Reveiwed.com's Rachel Murphy to discuss the sleep tracking features of Google's newest smart display. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
More updates from Facebook, this time it tweaks how users can view information on its News Feed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Facebook rolled out a way for users to frame their profile photos to indicate they received the COVID-19 vaccine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We're joined by USA TODAY tech columnist Jennifer Jolly (and her mom!) to talk about the dangers of "tech support" scams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Yep, NFTs are still sticking around, and they could have a significant impact on the music industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
New features arriving soon to Google Maps includes an indoor Live View to help you navigate places like airports and malls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The company behind that slightly creepy dog-like robot Spot has a new creation: the Stretch bot aimed at warehouses and fulfillment centers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
It's going to cost you more to hang on to that Disney+ streaming subscription. We break down if it's still worth it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
A recent survey from Harvard Business School Online has learned many Americans enjoy remote working and want to keep doing it after the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
USA TODAY tech columnist Marc Saltzman joins us to offer tips on avoiding COVID vaccine scams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Reports are swirling over the app Discord, and a potential sale. Here's what to know about the popular messaging app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Verizon is launching its own cloud storage service, with unlimited space for photos, videos and other files for $19.99 a month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Technology has helped immensely with allowing us to get work done from home. But it also means we're working a lot more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Own an Echo speaker? Here's how to get the most out of Alexa with these commands. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
From Elon Musk to the NBA, NFTs have become a popular term in recent weeks. But what exactly are they? We attempt to break them down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
USA TODAY tech columnist Marc Saltzman returns to share tips on how to free up storage on your iPhone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
One year ago today, as quarantines due to the COVID pandemic started, Nintendo released the hit game Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch. USA TODAY's Felecia Wellington Radel joins us to look back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apple is adding a feature on its Maps app making it easier for iPhone and iPad users to find COVID vaccination sites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Yes, video games are a lot of fun, but they can help do some good as well. We explore all the ways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Rob Kenney's YouTube channel "Dad How Do I?" has surged in popularity. USA TODAY reporter Terry Collins joins us to tell us why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Bad news, Netflix users: the streaming site is testing a new feature to crack down on sharing your passwords. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The FCC is creating a program which will offer a $50 monthly discount for broadband services. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We've spent a year now working remotely and using tools like Zoom. But the one feature that's become a symbol of the transition from the office to work from home? The mute button. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The creator of the cassette tape passed away, so we pay tribute to one of his legacies: the mixtape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Microsoft completed its deal to acquire ZeniMax Media, which publishes games like Fallout and Doom. Here's why it's a big deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Roblox kicked off its initial public offering. So what exactly is Roblox? We attempt to explain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
