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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

Nintendo Switch OLED: The good and the not-so good.

We like Nintendo’s new console and its bigger OLED display, but it may be tough to find this holiday season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 04, 20213 minEp. 1601

iPad tips and tricks

You already love your iPad, right? But it can do more than you know. Tech columnist Marc Saltzman joins us again with some tricks you can teach your tablet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 03, 202110 minEp. 1600

Stop porch pirates from swiping packages

Worried about porch pirates plundering your packages? Tech columnist Marc Saltzman joins us to offer tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 02, 20217 minEp. 1598

Amazon launches a new Kindle Paperwhite

The tech giant's latest e-reader is well worth considering if you love to read books. We break down why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 01, 20216 minEp. 1597

New Google tool helping kids and teens

Google rolled out a new tool making it easier for minors to remove images from search results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 31, 20212 minEp. 1596

Goodbye, Facebook. Hello, Meta

Facebook the app lives on, but Facebook the company is operating under a new brand: Meta. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 30, 20215 minEp. 1595

Ready for SharePlay on your iPhone?

Apple's newest feature for FaceTime, SharePlay, is available on the iPhone. Here's how it works. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 29, 20215 minEp. 1594

Add your COVID card to Apple Wallet

Apple's latest iOS 15 update now offers the option to add your COVID vaccine card to Apple Wallet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 28, 20214 minEp. 1593

Hands on with the new MacBook Pro

So is Apple's new and higher priced MacBook Pro worth the upgrade? We break it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 27, 20216 minEp. 1592

Facebook whistleblower testifies before Parliament

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before British Parliament over the inner workings of the social media giant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 26, 20213 minEp. 1591

3G is going away. Here's how to prepare

As 5G wireless networks spread, it means the end of the 3G era. Here's what you should know about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 25, 20215 minEp. 1590

The Fisher-Price toy telephone for adults

Remember the classic Fisher-Price toy phone? The company has released a version capable of receiving See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 24, 20213 minEp. 1589

Worried Facebook is listening to you? Here's how to stop it

Facebook says it's not listening to you through its app. Don't believe it? Here's what to do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 23, 20214 minEp. 1588

An update on the Roku-YouTube standoff

YouTube said its app will no longer appear on some Roku devices after Dec. 9 as the two sides continue to work on a deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 22, 20213 minEp. 1587

Facebook getting a new name?

Facebook is reportedly planning a rebrand, including a change of name for its company. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 21, 20213 minEp. 1586

Pixel 6: The latest smartphone from Google

Apple isn't the only one with new smartphones. Google unveiled its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 20, 20214 minEp. 1585

Apple rolls out new MacBooks and AirPods

e break down Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro and the third generation AirPods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 19, 20216 minEp. 1584

Tips on holiday shopping via Amazon

Description: Use these tips to help you navigate Amazon and save money while holiday shopping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 18, 20213 minEp. 1582

Best Buy's Black Friday plans

The electronics giant is already rolling out its deal ahead of Black Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 17, 20213 minEp. 1583

Call of Duty telling a different war story

The upcoming video game Call of Duty: Vanguard introduces a diversity of perspectives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 16, 20217 minEp. 1581

How to reorganize those smartphone apps

That smartphone feeling a bit cluttered with apps? Here are some tips to reorganize your device. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 15, 20215 minEp. 1580

Apple Watch Series 7: Worth the upgrade?

Apple is launching the Apple Watch Series 7 this Friday. Is it 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 .

Oct 14, 20217 minEp. 1579

Get ready for another Apple event

Apple is hosting a virtual event on Oct. 18, where they will likely unveil a new line of Macs, and possibly new AirPods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 13, 20213 minEp. 1578

Why you should mind your online manners

How good are your online manners? We break down some of the ways you can stay polite online. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 12, 20214 minEp. 1577

What’s new from Nintendo

Thanks for all the help! Sorry for the lateness on this one. Got sideswiped by another Facebook outage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 11, 20212 minEp. 1576

Grand Theft Auto – The Trilogy

Rockstar Games, as rumors this summer suggested, is releasing remastered versions of GTA III, GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas later this year for newer consoles and PCs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 10, 20213 minEp. 1575

Facebook has troubles, but it can bring folks together

We talk with Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan of the podcast Rockin’ the Suburbs about how 50 people from across the U.S. gathered recently to meet in person for the first time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 09, 202119 minEp. 1574

Another view of Facebook's outage

Around the world, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are vital communications lifelines. News reporter Gabriela Miranda joins us to tell those folks’ stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 08, 20216 minEp. 1573

Twitch data breach

Streaming platform Twitch has apparently been hacked and had a trove of files including its source code and three years’ worth of its payments to streamers posted online. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 07, 20213 minEp. 1572

Facebook whistleblower on Capitol Hill

Former Facebook project manager Frances Haugen testified and took questions from senators and called the social networking giant a national security issue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 06, 20216 minEp. 1571
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