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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

AirTags get privacy update

Apple has updated its Bluetooth trackers called AirTags to introduce some important privacy tweaks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 07, 20213 minEp. 1435

Spotify music for 'Only You'

Have you found music for "Only You" on Spotify yet? Here's how to use the fun new feature from the music streaming service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 06, 20214 minEp. 1434

Facebook to uphold Trump suspension for 2 years

The social network announced it will maintain the suspension of Trump from Facebook and Instagram for at least two years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 05, 20212 minEp. 1433

We test out Google's new Pixel Buds

Google is about to roll out its latest wireless earbuds, Pixel Buds A-Series. How do they stack up to AirPods or Echo Buds? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 04, 20217 minEp. 1432

Amazon Sidewalk: What is it, and how do I opt out?

Amazon's latest feature leans on owners of their devices to share their internet connection with neighbors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 03, 20213 minEp. 1431

Want to talk about video games?

Tired of microtransactions in games? Have a favorite game you want to talk about? Here's how to contribute your own story for USA Today See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 02, 20216 minEp. 1430

Three features we want from iOS 15

June is a big month for tech, including Apple's WWDC event where it share details on iOS 15. These are some of the feature we want. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 01, 20215 minEp. 1429

Want a video game arcade in your house?

USA TODAY tech columnist Marc Saltzman joins us to talk about the rising interest in retro gaming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 31, 20218 minEp. 1428

How to erase yourself from the Internet

Want to decrease the size of your footprint on the Internet? Here are some steps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 30, 20213 minEp. 1427

Report urges social media companies to combat lies

Facebook, Twitter and other platforms are being pushed to fight against climate change misinformation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 29, 20214 minEp. 1426

Facebook, Instagram to hide "likes"

Facebook and Instagram is rolling out an option to hide "likes" on users' posts or the posts of others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 28, 20213 minEp. 1425

Amazon to buy MGM in $8.45 billion deal

After weeks of speculation, Amazon has confirmed it will acquire the home to James Bond, Rocky and other classic film properties. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 27, 20213 minEp. 1424

Philo to raise prices for new subscribers

The streaming service Philo is hiking prices from $20 a month to $25 a month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 26, 20213 minEp. 1423

Apple sets a date for WWDC

We now know when Apple will host its Worldwide Developers Conference, during which it will likely reveal details on iOS 15. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 25, 20213 minEp. 1422

Apple Watch becoming more accessible

Apple Watch will soon add a feature AssistiveTouch, which allows users to perform functions using simple hand gestures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 24, 20212 minEp. 1420

Big changes for Google Photos

As new features get ready to appear soon, Google Photos is approaching the end of free, unlimited storage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 23, 20213 minEp. 1419

Witness for Apple: CEO Tim Cook

The Apple chief executive took the stand in the Apple-Epic Games trial, which ended its third week and goes to closing arguments next week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 22, 20215 minEp. 1421

Ready for a Summer Games Fest?

June is a big month for video games, with the arrival of the Electronic Entertainment Expo and a new Summer Games Fest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 21, 20216 minEp. 1418

What's new with Google?

Google has kicked off its annual I/O Developers Conference. These are the new features you can expect from your favorite Google apps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 20, 20213 minEp. 1417

The new iMacs are here

Apple's latest, colorful iMacs have arrived. We tested them out to determine if they're worth the upgrade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 19, 20216 minEp. 1416

Roku Channel adds Quibi shows

Remember Quibi, the short-lived video service? All its programming is coming soon to the Roku Channel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 18, 20214 minEp. 1415

Amazon's Echo Buds: Time to replace your AirPods?

Amazon just released its second-generation Echo Buds. How do they compare to 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 .

May 17, 20214 minEp. 1414

FCC wants to help Americans pay for broadband

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides a discount up to $50 toward broadband services. Here's how to know if you qualify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 16, 20214 minEp. 1413

YouTube star Mark Rober on advice for budding streamers

In part 2 of our interview with Mark Rober, the YouTube star discusses his first video, using his channel to teach about science, and tips for people who want their big break on the platform. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 15, 202118 minEp. 1412

YouTube star Mark Rober talks glitter bombs, life at NASA

In the first part of our two-part interview, Mark Rober talks about stopping porch pirates with glitter and fart spray, and why he's going after phone scammers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 14, 202112 minEp. 1411

Good luck finding a PlayStation 5

A report from Bloomberg says Sony has warned analysts its video game console will remain under tight supply constraints until 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 13, 20213 minEp. 1410

Inside the video game mystery 'Twelve Minutes'

We take a closer look at the mystery 'Twelve Minutes' featuring voice acting from Willem Dafoe and Daisy Ridley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 12, 20214 minEp. 1409

Facebook urged to drop Instagram for kids

State attorneys general sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg asking him to drop plans to launch a version of Instagram for kids. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 11, 20213 minEp. 1408

Ready for more Resident Evil?

The popular survival horror franchise is back with the release of 'Resident Evil Village.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 10, 20215 minEp. 1407

A big recall for Peloton

Peloton and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the company's treadmills after initially pushing back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 09, 20216 minEp. 1406
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