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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

The NYT buys Wordle

Your favorite word game has a new owner: The New York Times. Is this the end of playing Wordle for free? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 02, 20224 minEp. 1692

Miss a Wordle puzzle? This site has you covered

A Duke University student created the Wordle Archive, which contains every Wordle puzzle available. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 01, 20223 minEp. 1691

How to take better selfies

Worried you look bad in pictures? Here are tips to improve how you look in selfies or group photos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 31, 20223 minEp. 1690

iPhone's Face ID could soon work while wearing a face mask

Apple's new developer beta for iPhone includes a feature allowing owners to use Face ID while wearing a mask. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 30, 20223 minEp. 1689

Spotify pulls Neil Young's music from its service

Spotify fulfilled Neil Young's request to remove his music after the rock legend complained about the platform's role in spreading misinformation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 29, 20224 minEp. 1688

AirTags: Apple posts personal safety guide

Apple published a personal safety guide for its devices as concerns over AirTags and stalking rise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 28, 20224 minEp. 1687

Ready to delete Amazon for good?

Is it time to move on from Amazon? Is that even possible? Yes, it is, listeners. This is how you do it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 27, 20224 minEp. 1686

Amazon Go heads to the suburbs

Amazon is expanding its Amazon Go chain of cashierless stores with new locations in suburban areas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 26, 20224 minEp. 1685

Neuralink: Ready for chips in your brains?

The Elon Musk backed company is hiring a clinical trial director, moving a step closer toward tech connecting the human mind to devices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 25, 20223 minEp. 1684

How to sell your old, unwanted tech

Several options from eBay to online classifieds can help you sell that old piece of tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 24, 20223 minEp. 1683

Check out these smart tech tips

Discounted gift cards? Tips for hiding old Facebook posts? USA TODAY tech columnist Kim Komando has you covered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 23, 20223 minEp. 1682

Reply all threads: The worst tech nightmare

We complain about the email disaster that is the neverending reply all thread. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 22, 20225 minEp. 1681

Microsoft-Activision deal: What will it mean for consumers?

Should PlayStation owners worry about Call of Duty leaving the platform? We discuss the potential impact of Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 21, 20225 minEp. 1680

Why are airlines worried about 5G?

5G is back in the news again, as airlines fear the rollout of the wireless services could hurt travel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 20, 20226 minEp. 1679

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft announced a blockbuster video game deal, planning to acquire Call of Duty studio Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 19, 20225 minEp. 1678

Clean up your digital life

Have a crowded inbox, or a web browser that needs sprucing up? Here are some tips for tidying up your digital life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 18, 20224 minEp. 1677

How to snap a screenshot on your iPhone

Here are all the ways you can screen record or grab a screenshot 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 .

Jan 17, 20223 minEp. 1676

A guide to finding your favorite streaming programs

Struggling to find your favorite movies or TV shows on streaming services? These apps will help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 16, 20226 minEp. 1675

The first YouTube video to 10 billion views

Congratulations, Baby Shark. You are the first YouTube video to top 10 billion views. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 15, 20223 minEp. 1674

Canon printer issue recognizes ink cartridges as fake

Canon is trying to fix an issue with printers where it recognizes its own ink cartridges as fake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 14, 20224 minEp. 1673

Wordle: Our first hit game of 2022

The word puzzle game Wordle has taken off on social media. We show you how to play, and offer some strategy tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 13, 20226 minEp. 1672

Peer pressure to use iMessage?

Google claims peer pressure to stick with iPhone to avoid the dreaded green text bubble on iMessage has helped Apple dominate the text messaging space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 11, 20225 minEp. 1670

Amazon's Echo Show 15: Big screen but worth the buy?

Amazon's latest smart device, the Echo Show 15, boasts a 15-inch screen. Is it worth the price? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 11, 20227 minEp. 1671

A rant on remotes

Why don't more TV remotes include built-in remote finders? Brace yourself for an old man rant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 10, 20225 minEp. 1669

CES 2022: Cool health and wellness gear

We discuss some of the cool health and wellness gadgets available during CES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 09, 20224 minEp. 1668

A BMW that changes colors

BMW introduced a new technology concept that lets you change the outside of your car by pressing a button. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 08, 20223 minEp. 1667

Would you buy these CES products?

We share USA TODAY columnist Marc Saltzman's choices for devices at CES he would actually buy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 07, 20225 minEp. 1666

CES 2022: Even Fido gets a fitness tracker!

Among the innovations shown during CES this year is a smart dog collar See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 06, 20227 minEp. 1665

CES is back! Here's what to expect

The biggest tech trade show in the world has returned. Here's what to watch for at CES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 05, 20228 minEp. 1664

Still have a BlackBerry? It will soon stop working

BlackBerry is shutting down services that will prevent the classic smartphones from working reliably. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 04, 20224 minEp. 1663
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