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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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New tools on Google for finding a doctor

Google is rolling out updated search results to learn details on doctors such as whether they accept your insurance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 04, 20213 minEp. 1631

Want to trade in your smartphone? Take these steps first.

If you're moving on to a new smartphone, it's likely you're considering a trade-in of your older phone. Don't do it without following these steps first. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 03, 20216 minEp. 1630

Spotify Wrapped is here!

Want to discover the songs and musical artists you streamed most in 2021? If you use Spotify, their popular Wrapped feature has arrived. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 02, 20215 minEp. 1629

These were Google Play's top apps of 2021

Google revealed its best apps of 2021 for the Google Play store. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 01, 20215 minEp. 1628

Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO

Jack Dorsey announced Monday he is stepping down as CEO of Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 30, 20215 minEp. 1627

Giving Tuesday: Watch out for charity scams

If you plan on donating to celebrate Giving Tuesday, follow these tips so you don't get scammed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 29, 20215 minEp. 1626

Lost smartphone? Here's what to do

There's no worse feeling than losing your smartphone. Don't panic. We break down what to do if you lose your phone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 28, 20215 minEp. 1625

New to cryptocurrency? Know these terms

If you're seeking to learn more about cryptocurrency, get familiar with some of the key terminology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 27, 20215 minEp. 1624

Apple delays launch of driver's licenses on iPhones

Apple has quietly pushed back the launch of an iPhone feature allowing owners to add their driver's license to the Wallet app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 26, 20214 minEp. 1623

Black Friday is near

Happy Thanksgiving! Black Friday is coming and USA TODAY consumer reporter Kelly Tyko joins us to share her shopping tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 25, 20216 minEp. 1622

The best games to download while traveling for Thanksgiving

Traveling this Thanksgiving and need some digital distractions? Be sure to check out these games for your mobile devices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 24, 20216 minEp. 1621

Thank Adele for the latest Spotify update

Spotify has made it so albums will play on the platform at the beginning by default instead of shuffling, fulfilling a request by singer Adele. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 23, 20214 minEp. 1620

How to delete your Snapchat account

Ready to move on from Snapchat? These are the steps you take to delete your account. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 22, 20213 minEp. 1619

Watch out for those online holiday scams

Whether it's by email, text or phone, scammers are everywhere. Here are the signs you're getting scammed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 21, 20213 minEp. 1618

Spotify finally adds lyrics

No more searching Google for those song lyrics. Spotify announced it has added them directly to its app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 20, 20212 minEp. 1617

Happy 20th anniversary Xbox!

Microsoft is honoring the 20th anniversary of Xbox this month. USA TODAY's Mary Clarke joins us to share memories and what's next for Xbox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 19, 202111 minEp. 1616

Need an iPhone repair? Do it yourself!

Apple is rolling out a Self Service Repair program next year allowing consumers to fix their own iPhone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 18, 20214 minEp. 1615

You might get money from a TikTok class action suit

If you or loved ones have used the TikTok or Musical.ly apps, you may receive money from a class action lawsuit settlement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 17, 20212 minEp. 1614

Would you buy a $10,000 Xbox?

Gucci has partnered with Microsoft on a limited edition Xbox Series X. The catch? It costs $10,000. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 16, 20213 minEp. 1613

New deals on Nintendo Switch

Want a Nintendo Switch OLED model? It might be tough to find. But the company does plan to launch a new standard Switch bundle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 15, 20213 minEp. 1612

Save money on gas with your smartphone

Paying too much at the pump? These apps will help you save a little money on gas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 14, 20213 minEp. 1611

Legacy Contacts coming soon to iPhones, iPads

In the developers beta for iOS and iPadOS, Apple has rolled out Legacy Contacts to help users manage their data in the event of death. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 13, 20213 minEp. 1610

Verizon sells the PlayStation 5 now

Add one more outlet where consumers can buy Sony's new video game console. But it's going to be tough to find one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 12, 20214 minEp. 1609

New AirPods worth the upgrade?

Apple recently rolled out its third generation AirPods. Are the new wireless earbuds worth picking up? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 11, 20215 minEp. 1608

Health pros demand misinformation data from Facebook

More than 500 U.S. public health care professionals signed a letter urging Meta, formerly Facebook, share data about the spread of COVID misinformation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 10, 20214 minEp. 1607

Face-on with Razer's smart mask

The Razer Zephyr is a wearable air purifier from the video game peripheral company. What's it like to wear one? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 09, 20217 minEp. 1606

Call of Duty: Vanguard

We got to take on the Fourth Reich in the new video game. Here’s what we thought. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 08, 20214 minEp. 1605

Another look at Apple’s new MacBook Pro

Joanna Nelius, Reviewed.com senior editor for electronics, shares her thoughts on the new 14-inch MacBook Pro laptop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 07, 20219 minEp. 1604

Uber Eats Cravings Report

What are America’s favorites when we order food and grocery delivery? Listen and learn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 06, 20215 minEp. 1603

Facebook to shutter its facial recognition features

Social network will drop facial recognition features in the coming weeks due to societal concerns about the technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 05, 20213 minEp. 1602
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