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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

Reminiscing about 2021 and looking ahead

We revisit some of the interesting, fun and troubling online events from last year and what it means for the year ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 03, 20223 minEp. 1662

Moving to the metaverse

A look at the impending boom in real estate, in the real and virtual world, brought on by the metaverse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 02, 20228 minEp. 1661

The James Webb Telescope is on its way

Launched on Dec. 25, the $10 billion spacecraft is expected to deliver imagery and data for a decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 01, 20224 minEp. 1659

Got a new video game console? Here’s what to play

Tech columnist Marc Saltzman suggests some 2021 releases to spin on your new game system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 31, 202111 minEp. 1658

Virtual reality video games are really something.

The Oculus Quest 2 VR headset was a popular holiday gift. Tech columnist Marc Saltzman has some suggestions for games to play on it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 30, 20219 minEp. 1657

What kind of data are your apps pulling?

Before you download that new app, be sure you know what kind of data it's accessing from your phone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 28, 20214 minEp. 1655

This TV includes an attached recliner

How's this for a cool recliner feature? LG's latest concept has a 55-inch curved display attached. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 27, 20214 minEp. 1654

CES 2022 is right around the corner

Several exhibitors have dropped out of the in-person portion of CES as the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 26, 20214 minEp. 1653

How to take the perfect holiday photos and videos

Want to capture some great pictures and videos this holiday? Follow these tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 25, 20214 minEp. 1652

Find some neighborhood holiday 'Cheer'

Nextdoor has a holiday 'Cheer' map where users can see which local neighborhoods are extra festive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 24, 20212 minEp. 1651

How parents should talk with their kids about TikTok

TikTok is the most popular app among younger smartphone users. If you're a parent, here's how to talk about it with your kid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 23, 20219 minEp. 1650

Apps to help you maintain your fitness routine

Want to keep your fitness routine moving through the holidays? Check out these apps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 22, 20214 minEp. 1649

Disney channels are back on YouTube TV

Disney channels are back on YouTube TV after the two sides reached a new deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 21, 20214 minEp. 1648

Buy someone a PS5 or Xbox? Set it up before you give

Before you give that PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X as a gift, be sure you set it up first. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 20, 20216 minEp. 1647

Are you breaking the law online?

Would you consider sharing passwords or downloading movies as illegal? We discuss the new column from USA TODAY's Kim Komando. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 19, 20214 minEp. 1646

TikTok's response to an alleged school threat

Some school districts issued warnings and even cancelled classes over an alleged threat made on TikTok. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 18, 20215 minEp. 1645

Planning a winter 'staycation?' This tech will help entertain you

If you're home for the holidays, there are a couple affordable tech options to consider to keep you entertained. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 17, 20213 minEp. 1644

A break from Disney channels on YouTube TV?

YouTube TV is warning subscribers it might lose Disney channels like ABC and ESPN as the two sides work on a new deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 16, 20213 minEp. 1643

Tips on how to find a PS5 or Xbox Series X

Struggling to find one of the latest video game consoles? We talk to consumers about the tricks they used to snag a PS5 or Xbox Series X See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 15, 20215 minEp. 1642

Elon Musk is Time's Person of the Year

The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, as well as the world's richest person, was named Time magazine's Person 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 14, 20213 minEp. 1641

Online marketplaces and retail theft

What role do online marketplaces including Amazon and eBay play in the rising cases of retail theft? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 13, 20214 minEp. 1640

Want to work in the metaverse?

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says most virtual meetings for work will take place within the metaverse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 11, 20215 minEp. 1638

A Zoom call for layoffs?

The CEO of Better.com issued an apology after a video surfaced of a Zoom call during which he laid off a group of employees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 10, 20213 minEp. 1637

Your YouTube apps on Roku are safe

YouTube and Roku have finally reached a deal where the apps for YouTube and YouTube TV will remain on Roku streaming devices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 09, 20213 minEp. 1636

Alexa Together: A new service for helping seniors

Amazon launched its Alexa Together service aimed at helping aging consumers and caregivers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 08, 20214 minEp. 1635

Get the most out of Google search

Try out some of these tips to get better results from your searches on Google. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 07, 20213 minEp. 1634

How to 'force restart' your phone.

Your phone acting unusual? Sometimes performing a "force restart" is the best way to fix it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 06, 20214 minEp. 1633

Zoom will soon take your attendance

Zoom is adding a feature capable of taking your attendance during meetings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 05, 20213 minEp. 1632
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