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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

Fitbit issues recall for Ionic smartwatches

Own a Fitbit Ionic smartwatch? The company said it is recalling some models over a potential burn risk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 04, 20223 minEp. 1722

Ready for another Apple event?

The tech giant is hosting an event March 8, where it is expected to unveil a new budget-friendly iPhone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 03, 20224 minEp. 1721

How to protect yourself from a possible cyberattack

Security experts warn Americans to protect themselves against a higher risk of cyberattacks. Here's how to prepare yourself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 02, 20226 minEp. 1720

Your smart home could become even smarter

A new connectivity standard could mean your smart home devices work together better. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 01, 20223 minEp. 1719

Use these apps on your next move

Moving to a new place is stressful. These apps can make the experience go a lot smoother. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 28, 20224 minEp. 1718

Your webcam isn't just for Zoom

There's a lot more you can do with your webcams. We discuss a couple great uses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 27, 20223 minEp. 1717

Woman loses $390,000 in online cryptocurrency scam

A Tennessee woman says she was a victim of an online cryptocurrency scam, losing $390,000. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 26, 20223 minEp. 1716

Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy S22, is out today. We tested it out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 25, 20229 minEp. 1715

Protect your phone with these tips

Still charging your smartphone all the way to 100%? Here's why you should stop now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 24, 20223 minEp. 1714

Try these tech hacks next time you travel

Get the most out of your next trip by trying out these travel tech hacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 23, 20224 minEp. 1713

AT&T is shutting down its 3G network

Wireless giant AT&T is shutting down its 3G network. What will that mean for consumers? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 22, 20223 minEp. 1712

How to preserve your phone's battery life

Follow these steps to help save some battery life on your smartphone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 21, 20223 minEp. 1711

Wordle too easy? Try Quordle

If one Wordle puzzle a day isn't enough, the game Quordle offers you four puzzles to complete at the same time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 20, 20224 minEp. 1710

A new smartphone feature for diabetics

The FDA has cleared the first smartphone app for giving insulin doses, said the company behind it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 19, 20223 minEp. 1709

Hidden apps on your smartphone

There a few fun apps on your smartphone that you may not know about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 18, 20224 minEp. 1708

Virgin Galactic is selling tickets to space - for $450,000

Virgin Galactic is selling tickets to the public to reserve a seat on a flight to space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 17, 20223 minEp. 1707

Your guide to buying a budget smartphone

You don't need to spend $1,000 to get a good smartphone. Here's how to find the right device for your budget. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 16, 20227 minEp. 1706

Worldle? Not a typo but a Wordle style geography game

Picture Wordle but with maps involved. It's called Worldle, a geography style spinoff of the hit game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 15, 20224 minEp. 1705

Hidden tricks for your PC and Mac

Try out these fun new ways to use your PC or Mac. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 14, 20223 minEp. 1704

How to move your playlists between music services

Are you ditching your current music service like Spotify or Apple Music? Here's how to preserve those playlists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 13, 20224 minEp. 1703

How to stream the Super Bowl

It's almost time for the big game! Here's where to stream the Super Bowl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 12, 20224 minEp. 1702

Apple issues more AirTag privacy updates

Apple is rolling out more updates to address issues with its device trackers, AirTags, and privacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 11, 20223 minEp. 1701

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S22

The iPhone has new competition in the form of Samsung's Galaxy S22 line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 10, 20226 minEp. 1700

The iPhone as the new cash register?

Apple unveiled Tap to Pay, allowing customers to make purchases at stores by tapping their iPhone with another. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 09, 20224 minEp. 1699

Want a Verizon device? Pay in full or lock in for three years

Verizon Wireless has updated how to pay for a smartphone or other devices: either pay in full or spread it out over 36 months. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 08, 20223 minEp. 1698

Did you know about these handy iPhone tricks?

We share a couple tips on how to get the most out of your iPhone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 07, 20224 minEp. 1697

Control your 'Continue Watching' space in Netflix

Streaming giant Netflix finally offers the option to remove TV shows and movies from your Continue Watching list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 06, 20222 minEp. 1696

A 'personal boundary' in the metaverse

Facebook parent Meta is introducing a Personal Boundary feature to its virtual platforms after a woman alleged her digital avatar was sexually assaulted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 05, 20223 minEp. 1695

Is Facebook losing users?

Shares of Facebook parent company Meta plunged after it reported the social media giant lost users for the first time ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 04, 20223 minEp. 1694

Sony to buy 'Destiny' studio Bungie

More consolidation in the video game space, as Sony plans to acquire Bungie for $3.6 billion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 03, 20224 minEp. 1693
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