Talking Tech with Jefferson Graham

Publication Date: 2020-12-17

Jeff continues reaching out to Talking Tech listeners. On the latest episode, listener Leslie Nakijima joins Jeff to ask about the biggest...

Jeff chats with Talking Tech fans

Publication Date: 2020-12-16

As Jefferson Graham winds down his #TalkingTech era, he reaches out to listeners to take questions. Today: Cynthia Lieberman weighs in on ...

How to make a film festival virtual

Publication Date: 2020-11-13

Ben Warner, Enich Harris and Ben Classen tell Jefferson Graham about how they turned their Coast Film Festival into a hybrid of live and v...

Preview: new Microsoft and Sony video game consoles

Publication Date: 2020-11-12

USA TODAY's Brett Molina joins Jefferson Graham to preview those new video game consoles from Microsoft and Sony

Those superfast new Apple Macs

Publication Date: 2020-11-11

Jefferson Graham weighs in on those new super fast Apple Mac computers announced Tuesday

First look: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Mini

Publication Date: 2020-11-10

Jefferson Graham's first impressions of the new Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Mini phones.

New Macs with iPhone chips

Publication Date: 2020-11-09

Apple is expected to introduce new Mac laptops Tuesday powered by the same processor that runs the iPhone. Jefferson Graham previews. ...

Part 2 of our chat with Brian Trautman of SV Delos

Publication Date: 2020-11-08

Part 2 of our chat with Sailing SV Delos' Brian Trautman, who quit his job in 2009 to sail the world. In this chapter, Trautman offers his...

What tech toys will be hot for the holiday?

Publication Date: 2020-11-07

Jefferson Graham previews the expected hot tech products for the holiday on Talking Tech.

Drone review: DJI Mini II

Publication Date: 2020-11-05

Jefferson Graham is in love with the DJI Mini II drone. He tells you why on #TalkingTech. Check out test footage on his @jeffersongraham Y...

YouTube's policy on misinformation

Publication Date: 2020-11-05

YouTube will take down videos that try to inhibit voting, but it won't do so for videos that are just plain wrong. Jefferson Graham weighs...

Meet YouTuber Brian Trautman from Sailing SV Delos

Publication Date: 2020-11-04

Brian Trautman quit his software job in 2009 to sail the world, and now makes a living with his popular "Sailing SV Delos" channel for Y...

2024--let's vote by phone, OK?

Publication Date: 2020-11-03

Happy election day! Jefferson Graham wants to use the occasion to argue for electronic voting by 2024. Are you in?

Watching independent films online with Laemmle

Publication Date: 2020-11-02

Jefferson Graham is keeping his fingers crossed that wa...

ICYMI: Listeners respond: Upgrade every year? #$%!!

Publication Date: 2020-11-01

After Jefferson Graham talked of upgrading his phone every year for the latest and greatest, people wrote in with an avalanche ...

Cut the cord for $10? It can be done

Publication Date: 2020-10-31

Jefferson Graham explores T-Mobile's new $10 a month TV plan for cutting the corders.

Have you checked out Peacock?

Publication Date: 2020-10-30

Peacock will not be going the way of Quibi, insists NBC Universal's CEO. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

Apple may take Google on in search

Publication Date: 2020-10-29

Apple may want to save some money and ditch Google as the official search provider for the iPhone, and replace it with its own search. Jef...

How to take awesome photos while surfing

Publication Date: 2020-10-28

Surfer/photographer Jan Schrieber tells how to ta...

Echo speakers can double for TV sound

Publication Date: 2020-10-27

Jefferson Graham found a great use case for the new edition of Amazon Echo speakers. They double as wireless TV speakers. He tells how the...

Listeners respond: Upgrade every year? #$%!!

Publication Date: 2020-10-26

After Jefferson Graham talked of upgrading his phone every year for the latest and greatest, people wrote in with an avalanche of mean twe...

ICYMI: Popl beams contacts to phones

Publication Date: 2020-10-25

Instead of reaching for a business card, Jason Alvarez-Cohen and Nick Eischens would love to stick a Popl on the back of your p...

Sorry folks, you need to upgrade phone every year now

Publication Date: 2020-10-24

Apple, Samsung and Google want you to do it, and Jefferson Graham says you should just surrender to reality: you need to upgrade your phon...

Should I upgrade to the iPhone 12?

Publication Date: 2020-10-22

Jefferson Graham answers listeners questions about the new Apple iPhone 12. Is it time to upgrade? Yes. Jeff tells you why on Talking Tech...

New Echo sounds good, but little reason to upgrade

Publication Date: 2020-10-22

Jefferson Graham's take on the new re-designed Echo and Echo Dot speakers. Not worth the upgrade, but let him tell you why on Talking Tech...

Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer opens a tavern

Publication Date: 2020-10-21

Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer is putting his money where his mouth is and opening a tavern, using technology to keep it clean.

First impressions: new iPhone 12 Pro

Publication Date: 2020-10-20

Jefferson Graham and KTLA's Rich DeMuro compare notes on the new Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro phones, coming to stores on 10/23.

Protect privacy with Priiv app

Publication Date: 2020-10-19

Craig Danuloff of the Privacy Co. discusses his Priiv app, aimed at curbing all the social media tracking that drives consumers crazy....

Is it time to leave Facebook? A debate

Publication Date: 2020-10-19

Is it time to make a stand and delete your Facebook account. Steve Brazill, the host of the "Behind the Shot" podcast believes it is, an...

Mozilla: UNFCKD the Internet

Publication Date: 2020-10-18

Lindsey Shepard, the Chief Marketing Officer for the Mozilla organization, which makes the Firefox browser, has some ideas for how to "un...

More cheap TVs for Black Friday

Publication Date: 2020-10-17

You thought TVs were cheap for Prime Day? Just wait for Black Friday, suggests Jefferson Graham

Zoom adds paid events

Publication Date: 2020-10-15

Jefferson Graham reports on Zoom's new pivot to paid events on the video meeting platform

Apple's HomePod Mini may pack a punch, but not versatile

Publication Date: 2020-10-14

Apple's new HomePod Mini is ready to take on Amazon and Google with an affordable $99 speaker. But your music choices are extremely limite...

iPhone 12 - my take

Publication Date: 2020-10-13

Apple announced the new lineup of iPhones and as always, Jefferson Graham has some thoughts.

Are you excited about the new iPhones?

Publication Date: 2020-10-12

Jefferson Graham wonders if the thrill is still here for the new iPhones.

Popl beams contacts to phones

Publication Date: 2020-10-11

Instead of reaching for a business card, Jason Alvarez-Cohen and Nick Eischens would love to stick a Popl on the back of your phone. What'...

ICYMI: Mom rants on too many texts

Publication Date: 2020-10-11

ICYMI: Judy Graham has another Talking Tech rant, this time about too many texts

Dear Tim Cook, what I want to see on next iPhone, 2020

Publication Date: 2020-10-10

Jefferson Graham reads his annual iPhone wish letter to Tim Cook on the eve of the new iPhones release.

Oldies supreme on streaming

Publication Date: 2020-10-09

The top 10 streaming chart shows a really interesting trend: we're mostly watching older fare, not the expensive new stuff. Jefferson Grah...

Vote by smartphone this year

Publication Date: 2020-10-08

Did you know you could vote by smartphone in West Virginia, South Carolina and a county in Oregon this year? There's an asterisk to that s...

Should big tech be broken up?

Publication Date: 2020-10-07

Should Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon be broken up? A Congressional subcommittee thinks so. Jefferson Graham too.

Hospitals hit badly by ransomware

Publication Date: 2020-10-06

Hackers are having a field day with holding up health care organizations with ransomware. Jefferson Graham explains on Talking Tech ...

Hey Google: Alexa can recite my e-mail. Why not your speakers too?

Publication Date: 2020-10-04

Alexa can read Gmail aloud on Amazon speakers, but Google speakers, out since 2017, still can't, and that dumfounds Jefferson Graham. ...

ICYMI: Swim at hotel pools with Daycation app

Publication Date: 2020-10-04

You don't have to stay overnight at a fancy local hotel to swim in the pool. Now there's an app for that, as Matthew Boney from...

Some sexting advice: don't!

Publication Date: 2020-10-03

Yet another candidate got caught sending racy texts to someone he's not married to. Jefferson Graham has some thoughts on this. ...

Tech calendar: when the new gadgets will be out

Publication Date: 2020-10-03

Jefferson Graham runs down the release dates of new tech gadgets from Apple, Amazon, Google and more on Talking Tech.

Another Judy pet peeve: texting instead of calling

Publication Date: 2020-10-02

Jefferson Graham's mom Judy has another one of her pet tech peeves she wants to get off her chest, and that's the need to text instead of ...

Why Chromecast most interesting of new Google products

Publication Date: 2020-10-01

Bret Kinsella of Voicebot.ai joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on Google's new product reveal, and why they both think the new Chromecast...

Google's new phones and Chromecast

Publication Date: 2020-09-30

Google unveiled its fall lineup of phones, TV products and smart speaker, and Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

Cheap TVs for under $300

Publication Date: 2020-09-30

Jefferson Graham has the scoop on great TVs for under $300

Roku's will now connect to the iPhone

Publication Date: 2020-09-29

Roku's new lineup include a way to connect your iPhone from bluetooth. Jefferson Graham reports

Swim at hotel pools with Daycation app

Publication Date: 2020-09-28

You don't have to stay overnight at a fancy local hotel to swim in the pool. Now there's an app for that, as Matthew Boney from the Daycat...

Why you should take more photos, not less

Publication Date: 2020-09-27

Jefferson Graham has been searching for some pre-digital photos, and he can only fine a few from a specific event. So he has an important ...

Why a dedicated Zoom device makes sense

Publication Date: 2020-09-26

Jefferson Graham weighs in on why having as dedicated non computer device to operate your Zoom calls makes sense

The 1 new Amazon product we most want

Publication Date: 2020-09-25

After Amazon's unveiling of some 12+ new products this week, Jefferson Graham and Voicebot.ai's Bret Kinsella answer the big questions: wh...

Amazon update: An indoor security drone! Round Echos!

Publication Date: 2020-09-24

Jefferson Graham has an update on new Amazon products for the holidays, including an indoor security drone, round Echos and a rotating Ech...

Crazy things people connect to company Wi-Fi networks

Publication Date: 2020-09-24

You go to work and connect your laptop and/or smartphone to the company Wi-Fi network, right? But that's not, as Ryan Olson, VP of Th...

Videogames will be hard to get for Christmas

Publication Date: 2020-09-23

The new Microsoft Xbox Series X, Sony PlayStation 5 and Facebook's Oculus Quest 2 have already sold out. Will it get any better for parent...

That $22K Microsoft TV!

Publication Date: 2020-09-23

Microsoft has an 85 inch dedicated Microsoft Teams device it would love to sell you. And it's only $22,000. To which Jefferson Graham says...

Get cash for your used Apple Watch

Publication Date: 2020-09-22

Your old smartwatch can be sold as easily as swapping an old iPhone. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

Review: Netflix's "The Social Dilemma"

Publication Date: 2020-09-21

Netflix's riveting documentary spells out how Google, Facebook and other websites use addiction techniques to hook you in. Are you surpris...

Preview: new Alexa products

Publication Date: 2020-09-19

Bret Kinsella from Voicebot.ai joins Jefferson Graham to preview Amazon's new Alexa products, which will be announced on 9/24.

Cousin Brucie returns, via the web + WABC

Publication Date: 2020-09-18

"Cousin" Brucie Morrow, who started spinning discs at WABC in New York in 1961, has returned to his roots, except this time he's also on...

Facebook/Oculus controversy?

Publication Date: 2020-09-17

Facebook owned Oculus in October is changing the rules, and saying that you won't be able to play the Virtual Reality games unless you hav...

Unpacking the Apple Watch/iPad event

Publication Date: 2020-09-15

KTLA's Rich DeMuro (@Richontech) joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the 9/15 Apple event. Are we excited without new iPhones? ...

Waze - get involved!

Publication Date: 2020-09-15

The popular traffic app Waze says that a little pre-planning will go a long way to making your commute more enjoyable. Jefferson Graham re...

Apple 9/16 product reveal preview

Publication Date: 2020-09-14

Apple will introduce a slew of new products Tuesday at its annual event, but sans iPhones. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

ICYMI: Zoom alternatives

Publication Date: 2020-09-13

After Zoom went out the other day, Jefferson Graham searched for a good alternative, everything from WebEx and GoToMeeting to S...

Hey Siri, are you really 20x smarter?

Publication Date: 2020-09-12

Apple says Siri has 20x more info than 3 years ago in the upcoming version of iOS14, the new mobile operating system. Really? Jefferson Gr...

How to make free calls with Alexa and Google

Publication Date: 2020-09-10

Jefferson Graham with tips on how to make free phone calls with Amazon's Alexa and Google speakers

ICYMI: Amazon's 9/16 online virtual Career Fair

Publication Date: 2020-09-10

Amazon wants to hire 33,000 new workers, at really good salaries. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

Amazon wants to hire 33K new workers

Publication Date: 2020-09-09

Amazon wants to hire 33,000 new workers, at really good salaries. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

Preview new 9/15 Apple event with no new iPhone

Publication Date: 2020-09-08

Apple will stage its 2020 product reveal on 9/15 but won't be showing off new iPhones. So what's in store? Jefferson Graham has the scoop

Touchscreen for COVID times

Publication Date: 2020-09-08

John Lamb from ELO talks about the rise in popularity of touchscreen kiosks at stores for helping to eliminate person to person contact.

ICYMI: Notarize online without leaving home

Publication Date: 2020-09-06

During COVID times, who wants to deal with an in-person notary service? Now you can do it all online. Notarize.com CEO Pat Kins...

ICYMI: Don't unsubscribe, delete!

Publication Date: 2020-09-06

Cyber security expert Adam Levin says that unsubscribing to a spammy e-mail is the worst thing you can do. He tells Jefferson G...

Online games as icebreakers

Publication Date: 2020-09-05

Alex Kruglov, co-founder and CEO of pop.in, is today’s guest h...

Cord cutting for sports

Publication Date: 2020-09-04

Phil Swann, the author of the TV Answer Man blog, fills in for the vactationing Jefferson Graham with news about how AT&T TV Now has q...

How to create a DIY teleprompter

Publication Date: 2020-09-03

Larry Becker, the author of the "Great on Camera," book, fills in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham, and offers tips on how to create...

Add video to your PowerPoint presentation

Publication Date: 2020-09-02

Communications expert Mimi Bliss fills in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham, with tips on how to add video to your PowerPoint presentat...

Yes, you can buy a good used laptop

Publication Date: 2020-09-01

Ben Myers, who refurbishes used laptops in the Boston area, called to take issue with Jefferson Graham's recent article on hard to get lap...

Notarize online

Publication Date: 2020-08-31

During COVID times, who wants to deal with an in-person notary service? Now you can do it all online. Notarize.com CEO Pat Kinsel tells Je...

ICYMI: Before you type "Link in Bio," listen up!

Publication Date: 2020-08-30

Jefferson Graham's mom Judy is on a tear--what does "Link in Bio" mean anyway. And she'd like to tell you all about it on Tal...

Zoom alternatives: I tried them all

Publication Date: 2020-08-29

After Zoom went out this week, Jefferson Graham searched for a good alternative, everything from WebEx and GoToMeeting to Skype and Whereb...

Don't unsubscribe, delete!

Publication Date: 2020-08-28

Cyber security expert Adam Levin says that unsubscribing to a spammy e-mail is the worst thing you can do. He tells Jefferson Graham why o...

Amazon Fresh's radical new shopping cart

Publication Date: 2020-08-27

Amazon is set to open its first Fresh supermarket in Los Angeles and it's unlike any market you've seen before. Jefferson Graham has a pre...

Before you type "Link in Bio," listen up!

Publication Date: 2020-08-26

Jefferson Graham's mom Judy is on a tear--what does "Link in Bio" mean anyway. And she'd like to tell you all about it on Talking Tech.

The great laptop shortage of 2020

Publication Date: 2020-08-25

Laptops have become the latest commodity hurt by COVID and the trade war with China. Jefferson Graham explains on Talking Tech

Pluto.TV gets pandemic boost

Publication Date: 2020-08-24

Pluto.TV, the free streaming service, got a huge boost from the pandemic. Jefferson Graham explains.

ICYMI: How to jazz up your Zoom presentation

Publication Date: 2020-08-23

ICYMI: Communications expert Mimi Bliss joins Jefferson Graham to discuss how to jazz up your online video meeting presentation

Use iPhone or Mevo as your webcam with Zoom

Publication Date: 2020-08-22

Instead of that low resolution built-in computer webcam, why not opt for the great optics or an iPhone or a Mevo camera with Zoom. Jeffers...

DNC showed how to stage a virtual event

Publication Date: 2020-08-21

Jefferson Graham has seen the future of live events, thanks to the DNC and argues this is a good model for trade shows to follow. ...

10 really cool Zoom add-on apps

Publication Date: 2020-08-19

Jefferson Graham reports about 10 really cool add-on apps to enhance your Zoom experience.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 review

Publication Date: 2020-08-18

Jefferson Graham reviews the Samsung Note 20 Ultra on Talking Tech.

How to jazz up your online presentation

Publication Date: 2020-08-17

Communications expert Mimi Bliss joins Jefferson Graham to discuss how to jazz up your online video meeting presentation

5G is here, well, maybe.

Publication Date: 2020-08-16

This could be the year of 5G, finally, but in reality, the service is still spotty and not that much faster than 4G. But Samsung and Apple...

ICYMI: a new kind of kitty litter, and it's only available online

Publication Date: 2020-08-16

PrettyLitter founder Daniel Rotman joins Jefferson Graham to talk his next generation, lighter and better smelling litter, which is only a...

Apple wants even more subscriptions from you

Publication Date: 2020-08-15

Who wants to subscribe to an iPhone and Mac instead of buying one. That could be in your future. Jefferson Graham reports.

ChaiFlicks for Jewish movie fans

Publication Date: 2020-08-14

Bill Weiner, a co-founder of ChaiFlicks, talks abo...

A new kind of kitty litter, and it's only available online

Publication Date: 2020-08-13

PrettyLitter founder Daniel Rotman joins Jefferson Graham to talk his next generation, lighter and better smelling litter, which is only a...

Want to try out a camera? Lensrentals.com to the rescue

Publication Date: 2020-08-12

Instead of forking over $3,500 for the new Sony A7SIII, Roger Cicala from Lensrentals.com has a better idea. Check it out for $175 with a ...

Don't fall for the COVID vaccine e-mail, please

Publication Date: 2020-08-11

Jefferson Graham has words of advice: please don't fall for the COVID vaccine e-mail. It's a fake.

Headlines: Apple off 25-30% with no WeChat?, Goodbye Toshiba

Publication Date: 2020-08-10

Tech headlines: Apple sales could be off by 25-30% without WeChat, goodbye Toshiba, YouTube playlists.

Talking Tech with Woz

Publication Date: 2020-08-09

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joins Jefferson Graham to talk his 70th birthday celebration, how he's still an Apple employee and why he w...

Kids speak out about TikTok ban

Publication Date: 2020-08-08

Kids speak out against President Donald Trump's proposed TikTok ban

What's the problem with TikTok?

Publication Date: 2020-08-06

President Donald Trump has a thing against the most popular app for young people, TikTok? What's the issue? Jefferson Graham explains.

Headlines: Uber, TikTok and iMac

Publication Date: 2020-08-06

Jefferson Graham has the latest tech headlines, with Uber's huge loss, TikTok's TV app and early reviews for the new iMac.

How to make video meetings more real

Publication Date: 2020-08-06

How to recreate the in-person meeting feeling online? Jefferson Graham has a few ideas.

Headlines: Roku, Reels and Fold2

Publication Date: 2020-08-05

Your tech headlines: Roku's smash quarter, Instagram's TiKTok clone Reels and the Samsung Galaxy Fold sequel.

Scooter subscriptions with Unagi

Publication Date: 2020-08-05

Don't want to spend $1,000 to buy an e-scooter? How about subscribing instead? David Hyman from Unagi tells all.

Headlines: Mulan, Smart Closets and Apple Fellows

Publication Date: 2020-08-04

Jefferson Graham with the latest tech headlines: Mulan goes to Disney+, Samsung's "smart" cleaning closet and Phil Schiller shifts to be...

Google's new bell to start the school day

Publication Date: 2020-08-04

When the Google bell rings, that means it's time for school to start. Jefferson Graham tells you why.

Google & ADT, Garmin and hackers--8/3 headlines

Publication Date: 2020-08-03

Jefferson Graham has the tech news headlines for Monday 8/3: Google buys 6.6% of security company ADT and more.

Best budget phone: Google's new Pixel 4A

Publication Date: 2020-08-03

Google has finally gotten it right, with a phone that's better than the entry level iPhone, and priced to sell: $349. Jefferson Graham tel...

Microsoft confirms: it wants TikTok

Publication Date: 2020-08-02

Microsoft wants Tik Tok. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

ICYMI: iPhone Photography awards

Publication Date: 2020-08-02

New iPhones will be announced shortly, but Jefferson Graham argues that most of you won't need one. Just look at the winners of the iPhone...

Tim Cook had the best week in tech

Publication Date: 2020-08-01

A boffo performance on Wall Street and Capitol Hill gave Apple CEO Tim Cook the best week in tech.

AFTR for headstone webcam visits

Publication Date: 2020-07-31

Joe Schechter joins Jefferson Graham to talk about his new webcams for cemetery headstones, AFTR on Talking Tech.

Winners and losers from Big Tech hearing

Publication Date: 2020-07-30

Jefferson Graham runs down the winners and losers from the Big Tech Amazon/Apple/Google/Facebook DC showdown

How to salvage CES for online - I have some ideas

Publication Date: 2020-07-29

The CES show has canceled the physical presentation for 2021, due to COVID and is going online. How to salvage the show? Jefferson Graham ...

Review: amazing TCL/Roku TV for $229

Publication Date: 2020-07-28

Jefferson Graham is amazed at just how good the quality is for his latest purchase: a $229 43-inch TCL/Roku 4K TV set.

iPhone Photography awards--do you really need a new iPhone?

Publication Date: 2020-07-27

New iPhones will be announced shortly, but Jefferson Graham argues that most of you won't need one. Just look at the winners of the iPhone...

How does your computer know how old you are?

Publication Date: 2020-07-26

Ever wonder how your computer knows personal info about you? Patrick Jackson from the security firm Disconnect has the answers,...

ICYMI: Creating TV shows on an iPhone

Publication Date: 2020-07-25

Conan O'Brien is doing his latenight show on an iPhone; Seth Meyers is using an iPad. So many late-night comics and news people...

ICYMI: No links on Instagram? Try Linktree

Publication Date: 2020-07-24

Jefferson Graham looks at three workarounds for getting your multiple links onto Instagram, Link Tree, Tap.bio and Camp.site

ICYMI: Scrabble Alternatives

Publication Date: 2020-07-23

ICYMI: With Scrabble Go down, Josh Bernoff fills in for Jefferson Graham w...

Make a will for free with Freewill

Publication Date: 2020-07-22

Many of us never get around to creating a will. To make it easier, the app Freewill would like to invite you to use their free tools. Co-f...

Find apartments faster with Pocketlist

Publication Date: 2020-07-21

Searching for apartments is tough, the good ones go really fast. If you're looking for a new place to call home, you might want to check o...

Verizon's Comeback Coach

Publication Date: 2020-07-20

These are hard times for running any kind of a business, but if you're a small business, listen up. Verizon is launching a new initiative,...

ICYMI: "All Up," and the space race with J.W. Rinzler

Publication Date: 2020-07-19

Author J.W. Rinzler talks the return of the space race with Jefferso...

I'm in love with my hard drive

Publication Date: 2020-07-18

Jefferson Graham reports on his favorite new tech toy of the year - a tiny hard drive with no moving targets, yet room for 2 terabytes wor...

Documentaries having new life thanks to streaming

Publication Date: 2020-07-17

Documentaries have found a new lease on life thanks to COVID and streaming, says Academy Award nominated producer/director Peter Spirer, w...

Hey, would you spend $99 for a new e-mail service?

Publication Date: 2020-07-16

Hey, a new e-mail service promises a radical rethink of how we use e-mails, and it's not free. The cost is $99 a year--worth it? Jefferson...

"All Up" and the Space Race with J.W. Rinzler

Publication Date: 2020-07-15

Author J.W. Rinzler talks the return of the space race with Jefferson Graham. H...

Free headshots on 7/22 for unemployed

Publication Date: 2020-07-14

Headshot photographers Peter Hurley and Tony Taafe are looking to help the COVID era unemployed with a free, professional headshot to spru...

Next generation Drive-In theaters are here!

Publication Date: 2020-07-13

Jefferson Graham reports on one positive result from the COVID era: drive-ins are back!

ICYMI: Five new iOS features I'm excited about

Publication Date: 2020-07-12

Jefferson Graham previews new features of the iOS mobile operating system he's excited about.

It's hard to stop watching #KarensGoneWild

Publication Date: 2020-07-11

Another day, another incident of a "Karen" going wild on Twitter. Jefferson Graham has some thoughts on this, for Talking Tech. ...

No Apple live event this year likely

Publication Date: 2020-07-10

Due to the pandemic, it's likely we won't be seeing reporters and analysts visiting Apple's campus in September to see new iPhones, but in...

Can you live without another phone charger?

Publication Date: 2020-07-09

New iPhones and Galaxy phones are expected to ship without a power charger, perhaps a sign that after all these years, we already own them...

Ordering online groceries has gotten easier

Publication Date: 2020-07-08

Remember when ordering online groceries was really tough when the pandemic started. That's changed, as Jefferson Graham reveals on Talking...

iPhone 12 preview, via iOS 14

Publication Date: 2020-07-07

Jefferson Graham previews the new features he's most excited about on iOS 14, the mobile operating system upgrade coming in September ...

Need WiFi? Park in front of the library

Publication Date: 2020-07-06

Julin Jean, from http://foxforcemedia, tells Jefferson Graham about how she parks i...

ICYMI: How to stay organized

Publication Date: 2020-07-05

ICYMI: Jan Schrieber, from the YouTube AdventureMuse channel, tells Jefferson Graham about the tech tools she uses to stay organized, on T...

Sling vs. YouTube--better deal?

Publication Date: 2020-07-04

Sling TV costs $30 for streaming TV while YouTube TV just jacked its rates to $65. How does Sling compare? Jefferson Graham dives in. ...

How to network in a pandemic

Publication Date: 2020-06-04

How to network when there are no industry conferences to attend? Analyst Jeremiah Owyang has some suggestions for Jefferson Graham ...

6/3 Tech headlines, Police Scanner apps, Uber and Snap

Publication Date: 2020-06-03

In the wake of all those protests, police scanner apps are red hot, Uber says rides are down 70% and Snapchat bans Trump. Your tech headli...

Real's latest: facial recognition for videos

Publication Date: 2020-06-03

Remember RealNetworks? It's back with a new browser extension to help ID faces in videos. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

Tuesday 6/2 tech headlines: Zoom cashes in,. Samsung vertical TV

Publication Date: 2020-06-02

Tuesday 6/2/20 headlines: Zoom sees massive growth, Samsung releases its horizontal/vertical TV, Facebook offers a batch delete to kill ol...

You like FaceID, even if I don't!

Publication Date: 2020-06-02

OK, so I don't like FaceID, but you do, and you told me so after my initial podcast calling for Apple to bite the bullet and drop it. My r...

Monday 6/1 tech headlines: Facebook walkout, Sony cancels event

Publication Date: 2020-06-01

Tech news headlines for Monday 6/1: Facebook, Sony, Apple and a huge shortfall for smartphone sales.

Dear Tim Cook: please, no more FaceID

Publication Date: 2020-06-01

The FaceID feature on the iPhone has got to go. It never worked well to begin with, and with the pandemic, it's time to say goodbye. So ar...

ICYMI: Creating TV shows on an iPhone

Publication Date: 2020-05-31

Conan O'Brien is doing his latenight show on an iPhone; Seth Meyers is using an iPad. So many late-night comics and news people...

ICYMI: Google Meet

Publication Date: 2020-05-31

ICYMI: Google is offering its "premium" video conferencing app, Meet, for free through September. Should you switch? Jefferso...

ICYMI: Track subscriptions with True Bill

Publication Date: 2020-05-30

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham found a new app to track the ever-growing collection of subscriptions, TrueBill. The verdict? Tune in and find out...

Why are so many people talking about Twitter?

Publication Date: 2020-05-29

Twitter isn't the most visited website in the world. So why are people acting like it is, wonders Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. ...

Now you can schedule your tweets

Publication Date: 2020-05-29

Twitter just introduced a tool to schedule your tweets in the future. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on #TalkingTech.

Use your old Canon Rebel as a webcam

Publication Date: 2020-05-28

Webcams are still really hard to come by. Have an old Canon Rebel in the closet? Now you can use that, and get a way higher resolution ima...

Make money with Instagram

Publication Date: 2020-05-28

Instagram is following in YouTube's footsteps by sharing ad revenues with video creators. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

HBO Max: we checked it out

Publication Date: 2020-05-27

HBO Max, the latest new streaming service debuted Wednesday, and Jefferson Graham checked it out.

Should social media outlaw falsehoods?

Publication Date: 2020-05-27

Should Donald Trump's tweets be called out when they're not factual? Jefferson Graham weighs in, on Talking Tech.

Apple Stores reopening again, but with a twist

Publication Date: 2020-05-26

Apple Stores are reopening, but it's going to be a way different experience. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

What's an HBO Max?

Publication Date: 2020-05-26

HBO Max, the latest new streaming service for 2020, is set to debut, as a companion service to HBO Now. Jefferson Graham explains on Talki...

ICYMI: Best browser?

Publication Date: 2020-05-25

ICYMI: What's the best internet browser? Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox? Jefferson Graham checks in with Rob Pegoraro for the answer.

ICYMI: Mevo is great for streaming

Publication Date: 2020-05-24

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham chats with Max Haot, the founder of the tiny Mevo camera, about how it can used for live streaming.

ICYMI: What to do about our hair? Is there an app for this?

Publication Date: 2020-05-23

How to deal with your hair during a pandemic? There's an app for that. Jennifer Jolly tells Jefferson Graham all about it on Talking Tech....

Alan Zweibel is funny. But tech is not funny. Not for him.

Publication Date: 2020-05-22

Comedy writing legend Alan Zweibel is plugging his new book "Laugh Lines," remotely, without book signings, and he tells of the occasion...

Tools for remote podcast recording: Squadcast.fm

Publication Date: 2020-05-21

Jefferson Graham chats with Zach Moreno and Rock Felder of the new app Squadcast.FM, which helps people record podca...

No events due to COVID? Tell that to Eventbrite

Publication Date: 2020-05-20

Julia Hartz, the co-founder of Eventbrite, tells Jefferson Graham about the surge in events since Covid, on Talking Tech.

An app for storing recipes

Publication Date: 2020-05-19

What to do with all those stray recipes? Julian Poyourow has an app for that. It's called RecipeSage and he tells Jefferson Graham al...

Drones for helping the COVID fight

Publication Date: 2020-05-18

Romeo Durscher, a senior director for drone manufacturer DJI, joins Jefferson Graham to discuss how drones are helping in the fight agains...

Would you pay to watch anything on Quibi?

Publication Date: 2020-05-16

Quibi says it failed due to coronavirus. Jefferson Graham has another theory, and it has nothing to do with ailments.

See great art from app in living room

Publication Date: 2020-05-15

Cuseum has a solution for art-starved fans who miss going to museums. See great art in their living rooms, via augmented reality and the n...

Google's Meet for video calls - Zoom killer?

Publication Date: 2020-05-14

Google is offering its "premium" video conferencing app, Meet, for free through September. Should you switch? Jefferson Graham weighs in...

Wave yourself back to work

Publication Date: 2020-05-13

Who wants to touch elevator buttons and door handles when we return back to work, post COVID? The folks at Openpath have a new "wave" te...

Tales of Covid in "Distant"

Publication Date: 2020-05-12

"Distant" is a brilliant little online film that documents the Covid era and the area we live in. Jefferson Graham talks to the filmmake...

Track subscriptions with TrueBill

Publication Date: 2020-05-11

Jefferson Graham found a new app to track the ever-growing collection of subscriptions, TrueBill. The verdict? Tune in and find out.

ICYMI: Josh Mankiewicz's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" cameo

Publication Date: 2020-05-10

In part 2 of our conversation with Joshn Mankiewicz of NBC News about the new Dateline podcast, we asked about his recent cameo...

New Mavic drone - which one should I buy?

Publication Date: 2020-05-09

DJI has a new drone in the Mavic Air 2 and says it's the best one the company has ever made. Oh yeah? Jefferson Graham checks it out. ...

Apple Stores re-open - partially

Publication Date: 2020-05-08

The Apple Stores are opening back up, but only partially. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on Talking Tech.

Google Earth video tours of LA

Publication Date: 2020-05-08

Just when you thought you heard every innovative way to bring you remotely to the action, via Zoom and other tools, comes the latest--Goog...

National Password Day - you know what that means

Publication Date: 2020-05-07

Jefferson Graham celebrates National Password Day by urging listeners to take a few moments, strengthen their current passwords and try ou...

Can AirBNB bounce back?

Publication Date: 2020-05-06

Airbnb, unlike Amazon, Apple and other giant tech firms, is getting killed from the coronavirus, and just announced layoffs of nearly 25% ...

Lyft's "Wait & Save" program will leave a few dollars in pocket

Publication Date: 2020-05-05

Ride-hailing company Lyft announced a new way to save a few bucks, with its "Wait & Save" feature. Jefferson Graham previews ...

Don't delay on Mom's Day gifts this year

Publication Date: 2020-05-05

In age of COVID, ordering Mother's Day gifts online this year is a challenge. Jefferson Graham has some tips.

Bonus: Josh Mankiewicz's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" cameo

Publication Date: 2020-05-04

In part 2 of our conversation with Joshn Mankiewicz of NBC News about the new Dateline podcast, we asked about his recent cameo on the sea...

Dateline's 3rd podcast, with Josh Mankiewicz

Publication Date: 2020-05-04

Josh Mankiewicz from NBC's Dateline, joins Jefferson Graham to talk about the latest podcast from the Dateline team, "Motive for Murder.\...

ICYMI - Play board games with friends online

Publication Date: 2020-05-03

ICYMI Hosts of the I Tell My Husband the News podcast, Shannon Rae Green (@shannonraegreen) and Dusty Terrill (@dustyterrill) discuss how ...

How to botch an app rollout

Publication Date: 2020-05-02

How did Marco Polo botch the rollout of its new premium app offering? Jefferson Graham has more to the story.

Marco Polo wasn't straight with the public for Plus launch

Publication Date: 2020-05-01

Jefferson Graham apologizes to listeners for Thursday's interview with Marco Polo's CEO, who touted Plus, but neglected to mention that sh...

Marco Polo introduces premium version

Publication Date: 2020-04-30

Vlada Bortnik, the CEO of video chat app Marco Polo, tells Jefferson Graham about the new premium features being introduced in May, on Tal...

Jefferson Graham's AMA

Publication Date: 2020-04-29

USA TODAY's Shannon Rae Green puts the questions to Jefferson Graham in this AMA edition on Talking Tech.

iPhone SE review - for $400, you can't go wrong

Publication Date: 2020-04-28

Apple's revamped iPhone SE is as powerful as the iPhone 11, yet costs $300 less. So what's the catch? Jefferson Graham weighs in on Talkin...

Browsers: Chrome, Safari or Edge?

Publication Date: 2020-04-27

Rob Pegararo has done a deep dive on the many internet browsers. Which one's the best? Chrome, Safari, Fiorefox or Edge? He tells Jefferso...

Tips for helping your kids make the most out of virtual learning

Publication Date: 2020-04-26

USA TODAY editor Michelle Maltais interviews her son about doing his third grade classwork on ClassDojo and playing math games like Prodig...

How to find what people are talking about

Publication Date: 2020-04-25

Josh Rivera, an editor with USA TODAY, sits down with Jefferson Graham to discuss where to go online to see what people are talking about....

Play board games with friends online during your quarantine

Publication Date: 2020-04-23

Hosts of the I Tell My Husband the News podcast, Shannon Rae Green (@shannonraegreen) and Dusty Terrill (@dustyterrill) discuss how the fu...

Feeling lonely? Isolated? Your smart speaker can help (seriously)

Publication Date: 2020-04-23

Guest hosting today’s Talking Tech episode is USA TODAY tech contributor Marc Saltzman (@marc_saltzman), who shares five ways yo...

No webcam? Use smartphone instead.

Publication Date: 2020-04-22

Can't find a webcam? Use your smartphone instead. Jennifer Holly trades tips with Jefferson Graham

Need a hug on Facebook? Facebook is rolling out a new reaction for that

Publication Date: 2020-04-20

Guest hosting today’s Talking Tech podcast is USA TODAY senior technology writer Jessica Guynn (@jguynn), who shares USA TODAY's exclusive...

Get haircut with no salons? There's app for that

Publication Date: 2020-04-20

How to deal with your hair during a pandemic? There's an app for that. Jennifer Jolly tells Jefferson Graham all about it on Talking Tech....

Branch helps Domino's employees save

Publication Date: 2020-04-19

Branch, the Minneapolis based online bank, has partnered with Domino's so that employees can receive digital payments of...

ICYMI: Can't find a webcam? How about a Mevo?

Publication Date: 2020-04-19

Mevo, the tiny camera built for live streaming, is out with a new model at a time when webcams are sold out. Jefferson Graham chats with M...

Listener edition: should I buy the new Apple iPhone SE?

Publication Date: 2020-04-18

Another listener edition, as David Carroll calls in from Tennessee to ask: "Should I buy the new iPhone SE?" Jefferson Graham has some a...

Explainer: how those new contact tracing apps will work

Publication Date: 2020-04-17

Samy Kamkar, the chief security officer for Openpath, explains how the new contact tracing apps from Apple and Google will work to combat ...

Listener edition: how to keep old MP3s and stream them

Publication Date: 2020-04-16

A listener edition of Talking Tech, as Leslie from Oahu calls in with a question: how to keep her old MP3s and stream them.

Can't get a webcam? How about the Mevo?

Publication Date: 2020-04-15

Mevo, the tiny camera built for live streaming, is out with a new model at a time when webcams are sold out. Jefferson Graham chats with M...

Microsoft and UPS team to help with COVID

Publication Date: 2020-04-14

Microsoft and UPS team to help with COVID crisis. USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown joins Jefferson Graham to explain.

What are we doing? Check the app charts

Publication Date: 2020-04-13

Video chat, food delivery and games dominate the top of the app charts. Jefferson Graham reports

ICYMI: How to record a podcast remotely

Publication Date: 2020-04-12

The pandemic means we can't get together with others to record podcasts in person. So how to connect. Jefferson Graham demonstr...

Tips for looking great on Zoom

Publication Date: 2020-04-11

Larry Becker, the author of "Great on Camera," offers tips for looking great on Zoom.

iPhone won't recognize you in a mask

Publication Date: 2020-04-10

Apple's iPhones won't open up with a mask and facial ID. What to do? Jefferson Graham reports

Zoom alternatives for schools

Publication Date: 2020-04-09

Concerned about "Zoombombing" in class? Jefferson Graham has some suggestions of other video conference services worth checking out.

How about a Samsung smartphone for $110?

Publication Date: 2020-04-08

Samsung has a new crop of Galaxy phones starting at #109.99. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

Where did the webcams go?

Publication Date: 2020-04-07

It's not just toilet paper. Webcams are out of stock too. Jefferson Graham explains why.

How to record a podcast remotely

Publication Date: 2020-04-06

The pandemic means we can't get together with others to record podcasts in person. So how to connect. Jefferson Graham demonstrates with

ICYMI: Keep the tripod police away with Platypod

Publication Date: 2020-04-05

ICYMI: Keep the tripod police away with the PlatypodLarry Tiefenbrunn, a New Jersey pediatrician, has come up with a solution to ke...

Creating TV shows on an iPhone

Publication Date: 2020-04-04

Conan O'Brien is doing his latenight show on an iPhone; Seth Meyers is using an iPad. So many late-night comics and news people have turne...

Facebook looks to bring Zoom like tools to Messenger

Publication Date: 2020-04-03

Facebook is looking to the desktop to revive video chat for Messenger and get some Zoom like love. Jennifer Jolly joins Jefferson Graham t...

How DoorDash delivers with "contactless" delivery

Publication Date: 2020-04-02

Nick Trinidad, a "dasher," who delivers food for the DoorDash company, joins Talking Tech from Chicago, where he tells about how he uses...

Keep the tripod police away with the Platypod

Publication Date: 2020-04-01

Larry Tiefenbrunn, a New Jersey pediatrician, has come up with a solution to keep the tripod police away: the Platypod, a $59.99 plate tha...

Microsoft's new 365 software

Publication Date: 2020-03-31

Microsoft overhauled its 365 software with new goodies. Jefferson Graham reflects about what a different company Microsoft is today from i...

Tuesday is World Backup Day

Publication Date: 2020-03-30

Jefferson Graham offers tips on backing up your phone and computer on Talking Tech.

Turn off your Alexa if you're working at home

Publication Date: 2020-03-27

Working at home? Alexa and Google are listening to you. Jefferson Graham has a few suggestions for you.

We're going LIVE again on Facebook and elsewhere

Publication Date: 2020-03-26

Live webcasting is back, again. Which app to use? Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram? Jefferson Graham has some ideas.

Venmo, PayPal and Cash app share our personal info with data firms

Publication Date: 2020-03-25

Jefferson Graham worked with a security researcher to see if peer-to-peer mobile payment firms shared personal information with data firms...

Support your local restaurant with takeout

Publication Date: 2020-03-24

Which to buy to support your local restaurant? Gift card or take out. Jefferson Graham has done some investigating, and it's takeout all t...

Stageit makes comeback, thanks to boom in live music online

Publication Date: 2020-03-23

How do you check out music when all concerts have been cancelled? Turn to online venues like Stageit, which offers livestreams for a fee f...

Virus: Scribd offers free access for 30 days

Publication Date: 2020-03-20

Good news: Scribd, the website and app for e-books, digital magazines and sheet music, has opened its library for free for 30 days. Jeffer...

Tips for getting the most from Zoom

Publication Date: 2020-03-19

So many people have turned to the Zoom video conference app to stay in touch during the Coronavirus era. Jefferson Graham has 10 tips for ...

Ordering online groceries in virus age

Publication Date: 2020-03-18

Food is hard to get at markets, and even harder online. But Jefferson Graham has some shopping tips for you on today's Talking Tech. ...

More tips for working at home

Publication Date: 2020-03-12

Jefferson Graham has more tech tips for workers being told to do the job from home, on Talking Tech

New Apple TV remote? 3 cams on iPad?

Publication Date: 2020-03-11

A leaked version of Apple's new mobile operating system is making the rounds, and out of there, 9to5 Mac gleaned some headlines. Jefferson...

Amazon's "Just Walk Out" tech coming to a store near you

Publication Date: 2020-03-10

The cashlerless store of the future could be coming to your town. Amazon is shopping its "Just Walk Out" technology to other retailers. ...

Hey Siri, how about helping me with my taxes?

Publication Date: 2020-03-09

Jefferson Graham just turned to an unlikely source for tax assistance this year--Siri, Alexa and the Google Assistant. He explains why, an...

Goodbye DirecTV

Publication Date: 2020-03-07

Satellite provider DirecTV has begun its slow climb into oblivion. This week AT&T said it's barely going to market it anymore. Jeffers...

Flipboard's new video news initiative

Publication Date: 2020-03-06

Flipboard, the digital magazine app, is expanding into video news, with a new subscription plan. Jefferson Graham has the skinny on Talkin...

13 tech tips for how to work at home

Publication Date: 2020-03-05

Coronavirus sent you working at home? Jefferson Graham has 13 tech tips for better telecommuting.

No F8, I/O and other conferences this year

Publication Date: 2020-03-04

The coronavirus has decimated the tech conference world. Jefferson Graham weighs in

Facebook isn't listening. Really

Publication Date: 2020-03-03

Many people believe Facebook is really listening in to our conversations. But Gennie Gebhart, a research director for the Electronic Front...

Two more hack prevention tips

Publication Date: 2020-03-02

A followup to Jefferson Graham's 11 Tips for a Safer Digital Life, with two more possibilities.

ICYMI: Thoughts on Amazon's radical new grocery store

Publication Date: 2020-03-01

Jefferson Graham visited Amazon's radical new Seattle grocery store. Missing: flowers, bakery and service. Bonus: no checkout lines. Tune ...

I saw Amazon's radical new Seattle grocery store

Publication Date: 2020-02-25

Jefferson Graham visited Amazon's radical new Seattle grocery store. Missing: flowers, bakery and service. Bonus: no checkout lines. Tune ...

What is Braze and why does it have my personal info?

Publication Date: 2020-02-24

Venmo, the payments app, sent my personal information to a data mining firm named Braze. What is Braze and what is it doing with my info? ...

Venmo sold my home location to a data firm

Publication Date: 2020-02-22

Venmo, the popular digital payments app, sold my home location and who I associate with to a data marketing firm. And that's not all--tune...

Streaming update - CBS, Vizio and HBO

Publication Date: 2020-02-21

Jefferson Graham has nuggets of streaming news from CBS, Vizio and HBO on Talking Tech

ICYMI: Rating the Cable Streaming alternative services

Publication Date: 2020-02-17

ICYMI: YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T Now or Sling TV? Jefferson Graham breaks down the offerings of the cable streaming alternat...

Follow interests instead of people with Cake

Publication Date: 2020-02-14

Chris MacAskill, the co-founder of the Cake.co online forum, explains why more people ar...

ICYMI: Great new wireless deal

Publication Date: 2020-02-01

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham has the skinny on a great new mobile phone deal from TextNow, free monthly phone service, with ads. Cat...

Ryan Reynolds Super Bowl pitch

Publication Date: 2020-02-01

What's an actor doing selling wireless service? Jefferson Graham reports on the little company near Los Angeles, which many of us first me...

How to watch Super Bowl in 4K

Publication Date: 2020-01-31

You want to see the Super Bowl at its highest resolution? There's an app for that. Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

Great deal -- free phone service. Catch?

Publication Date: 2020-01-30

Jefferson Graham has the skinny on a great new mobile phone deal from TextNow, free monthly phone service, with ads. Catches? He's got a f...

AirPods really are the new Apple star

Publication Date: 2020-01-29

Apple's AirPods are the new star of the company, as made evident in the iPhone maker's most recent quarterly earnings. Jefferson Graham re...

Google really is listening to everything, really!

Publication Date: 2020-01-28

Google's monitoring of your everyday activities goes way beyond just using the wake word on connected speakers - use voice commands on its...

What's your tech pain point?

Publication Date: 2020-01-15

Cracked phone screens? Backing up computers? What's your top tech pain point? We want to know.

PBS on YouTube TV, but missing shows

Publication Date: 2020-01-14

PBS is finally on YouTube TV, but some shows are missing. A better deal--try the PBS app. Jefferson Graham chats with PBS digital chief Ir...

Why does Kerry Washington want to text with you?

Publication Date: 2020-01-13

Why are Kerry Washington, Amy Schumer and Paul McCartney asking us to text to them? Jefferson Graham has the scoop, on Talking Tech. ...

Now it's onto next Galaxy

Publication Date: 2020-01-11

With CES behind us, it's onto the new Samsung Galaxy S11 as the next major tech gadget intro for 2020, reports Jefferson Graham

Verizon's non "bundle" is a bundle!

Publication Date: 2020-01-10

Verizon's new non-"bundle" price is semantics that won't save you money. Jefferson Graham explains why on #TalkingTech.

CES 2020 - Best of show

Publication Date: 2020-01-09

Was there a CES 2020 showstopper? Jefferson Graham invited USA TODAY reporters and contributors Dalvin Brown, Marc Saltzman and Rob Pegora...

CES 2020 - Sonos sues Google and more

Publication Date: 2020-01-08

Headlines from the CES 2020 show in Las Vegas, led by Sonos' lawsuit against Google

CES 2020 - "Alexa pay for my gas"

Publication Date: 2020-01-07

Highlights from the second CES 2020 preview day.

CES 2020 - purring robots, magic mirrors

Publication Date: 2020-01-06

USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown reports from CES 2020 - purring robots and magic mirrors.

Not just the wake word--Google really is listening to everything

Publication Date: 2020-01-03

Google's monitoring of your everyday activities goes way beyond just using the wake word on connected speakers - use voice commands on its...

CES 2020 preview

Publication Date: 2020-01-03

USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig sits in with Jefferson Graham for a preview of CES 2020

Streaming outlook for 2020

Publication Date: 2020-01-02

Peter Csathy, the chairman of CreatTV Media, offers his outlook for the year in streaming with Jefferson Graham.

ICYMI: 6 tips for a stronger digital you

Publication Date: 2020-01-01

Jefferson Graham's annual New Year's checklist to improve your digital life, including password changing, photo scanning and the like, on ...

iPhone tops 2019's best selling tech products

Publication Date: 2019-12-31

Jefferson Graham runs down a chart of 2019's best-selling tech products.

New year's digital checklist

Publication Date: 2019-12-30

Jefferson Graham's annual New Year's checklist to improve your digital life, including password changing, photo scanning and the like, on ...

Those privacy update e-mails!

Publication Date: 2019-12-28

Jefferson Graham reveals the reasons we're getting so many new privacy update e-mails on Talking Tech.

Gadgets of the decade

Publication Date: 2019-12-27

Jefferson Graham runs them down, from the iPhone to the Eero, on Talking Tech.

YouTube's education efforts

Publication Date: 2019-12-26

Jefferson Graham on how YouTube is trying to erase some of the stench from its issues with hate and conspiracy videos by emphasizing educa...

ICYMI: Dateline on a podcast roll

Publication Date: 2019-12-25

Dateline, NBC's longest running prime-time TV series, discovered podcasting in 2019, with both audio versions of the prime-time show and o...

Forget smart lights, try smart switches instead

Publication Date: 2019-12-24

Smart bulbs are expensive, but install a "smart switch," and your dumb lights can be smart for way less money. Tech enthusiast and photo...

2019's best gadgets with Peter Pham

Publication Date: 2019-12-23

Every year we check in with tech investor Peter Pham for his favorite gadgets of the year, which in 2019 included the OneWheel, AirPods Pr...

ICYMI: Worst password offenders of 2019

Publication Date: 2019-12-22

The password manager company Dashlane's run-down of the worst password offenders of the year, as run down by Jefferson Graham

Cut-off dates for holiday gifts

Publication Date: 2019-12-21

It's not too late to buy those Xmas gifts and have them delivered. Jefferson Graham has the cut-off dates for you, on Talking Tech. ...

Dateline NBC's podcast bonanza

Publication Date: 2019-12-20

Dateline, NBC's longest running prime-time TV series, discovered podcasting in 2019, with both audio versions of the prime-time show and o...

Smart Poop detection?

Publication Date: 2019-12-19

Jefferson Graham reports on the latest offbeat trend in techland--the "smart" diaper. He's got the scoop on today's episode of #TalkingT...

Crazy tech jargon

Publication Date: 2019-12-18

Jefferson Graham gets some really weird e-mails. How weird is it? Listen to Talking Tech and find out.

Worst password offenders of 2019

Publication Date: 2019-12-17

The password manager company Dashlane's run-down of the worst password offenders of the year, as run down by Jefferson Graham

Don't let your security camera be hacked

Publication Date: 2019-12-16

To the reports of people seeing their home security cameras get hacked, Jefferson Graham has a solution and he reveals it on Talking Tech....

ICYMI: How to get your data back from MyLife and others

Publication Date: 2019-12-15

"People search engines" like MyLife and BeenVerified buy our data from brokers and re-sell it back to us. How to get your data back? Jef...

A new Mac for $70K?

Publication Date: 2019-12-14

Load up on Apple's new Mac Pro computer and you could spend nearly $70K. How does that compare to other loaded Apple products? Jefferson G...

Rent a car from Lyft?

Publication Date: 2019-12-13

Lyft, the ride-hailing company, has launched what it calls is a "re-imagined" take on car rental. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on Talk...

How tech changed since 2010

Publication Date: 2019-12-12

Edward C. Baig from USA TODAY joins Jefferson Graham to discuss how tech has changed over the last 10 years, on Talking Tech.

ICYMI: Amazon's new Blaster

Publication Date: 2019-12-11

Amazon has a solution for those who don't have voice enabled TVs. Pair a Blaster and Echo, and you've got Alexa. Amazon's Sandeep Gupta jo...

Sit down with Spokeo CEO Harrison Tang

Publication Date: 2019-12-10

Harrison Tang, CEO of Spokeo, the people search engines, opens the curtain to explain the benefits of re-selling our personal data, on Tal...

How to remove your data from sites like MyLife.com

Publication Date: 2019-12-09

Sites like MyLife, Spokeo and BeenVerified showcase our personal data online and try to sell us reports about it. How to opt-out? Jefferso...

ICYMI: Best tech of 2019

Publication Date: 2019-12-08

Jefferson Graham's annual rundown of the best tech of 2019 opens with Disney+. Tune in to hear the rest of the list.

Listeners: Data streaming caps are unfair

Publication Date: 2019-12-07

Cutting the cord doesn't seem as cool since internet companies added data streaming caps, right? Listeners sound off.

Get used to wireless charging

Publication Date: 2019-12-06

A new report suggests that the iPhones of 2021 will have no Lightning port, and will have to be charged wirelessly. Is this cool? Jefferso...

Thinking of making your home "smart?"

Publication Date: 2019-12-05

Philana Patterson, the editor of the USA TODAY Money section, tells Jefferson Graham about her new home, and who she added so many smart p...

Save money on movies: Go BIGTV!

Publication Date: 2019-12-04

Michele Maltais bought a huge 86 inch 4K TV on Black Friday. She tells Jefferson Graham why, on Talking Tech.

Tip: disable autoplay to save $$$!

Publication Date: 2019-12-03

With more streaming services comes a new worry--data caps from your internet provider. Jefferson Graham bhas a solution: disable autoplay ...

Best tech of 2019: Disney+ and....

Publication Date: 2019-12-02

Jefferson Graham's annual rundown of the best tech of 2019 opens with Disney+. Tune in to hear the rest of the list.

ICYMI: 2019 Tech Turkeys

Publication Date: 2019-12-01

Jefferson Graham awards the Tech Turkeys of 2019 to....tune in and find out!

ICYMI: Wacky Japan tech products

Publication Date: 2019-11-30

As he does every year, Jefferson Graham returns from Japan with an assortment of wacky tech products he discovered that aren't for sale he...

And the Tech Turkeys of 2019 are...

Publication Date: 2019-11-29

Jefferson Graham awards the Tech Turkeys of 2019 to....tune in and find out!

Happy Thanksgiving: shopping edition

Publication Date: 2019-11-28

Jefferson Graham has all the times and some key deals to fill you in on before you start shopping.

Cut the cord and still get news

Publication Date: 2019-11-27

Jefferson Graham reports on how to cut the cord and still get news, without paying a fortune.

Black Friday: streaming player tips

Publication Date: 2019-11-27

Edward C. Baig from USA TODAY joins Jefferson Graham to explain why, if you want to watch Disney+ or Apple TV+ during the holidays, you'll...

Black Friday: TV buying tips

Publication Date: 2019-11-26

Jefferson Graham is joined by Edward C. Baig of USA TODAY to discuss tips on shopping for TVs on Black Friday.

Hey Google? Or Alexa? Shopper's Guide

Publication Date: 2019-11-25

Thinking of buying your first connected speaker for the holidays? Jefferson Graham walks you through the big decision--Amazon Echo or Goog...

ICYMI: Cover your cellphone camera now!

Publication Date: 2019-11-24

The actress-comedian Tanjareen has a fun take on how to deal with all those online snoops, as she tells Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech.

Black Friday with privacy in mind

Publication Date: 2019-11-23

Before you start shopping for Black Friday gadgets, think about how they deal with your privacy. Jefferson Graham reports on Mozilla's pri...

Preview: Tesla's new electric truck

Publication Date: 2019-11-21

Electric car company Tesla introduced an electric truck in Los Angeles during the L.A. Auto Show and USA TODAY's Chris Woodyard calls into...

Those wacky only in Japan tech products

Publication Date: 2019-11-21

As he does every year, Jefferson Graham returns from Japan with an assortment of wacky tech products he discovered that aren't for sale he...

Blaster will bring Alexa to your TV

Publication Date: 2019-11-20

Amazon has a solution for those who don't have voice enabled TVs. Pair a Blaster and Echo, and you've got Alexa. Amazon's Sandeep Gupta jo...

Google's new personalized audio playlists

Publication Date: 2019-11-19

Google has a new personalized audio playlist feature. Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

Tech Turkey 2019 candidates?

Publication Date: 2019-11-19

Jefferson Graham is compiling his list of the Tech Turkeys of 2019 and needs your help. Who would you select for Top Tech Turkey? Vote @je...

Tanjareen vs. online snoops

Publication Date: 2019-11-18

The actress-comedian Tanjareen has a fun take on how to deal with all those online snoops, as she tells Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. ...

'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,' a video game force awakens

Publication Date: 2019-11-16

"Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" (out now for $59.99, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, for ages 13-up) goes back to five years a...

Video game 'Death Stranding' review: does it live up to the hype?

Publication Date: 2019-11-15

"Death Stranding" is the much-anticipated video game from famed game designer Hideo Kojima ("Metal Gear Solid") out now for Sony's Pla...

500 movies, 7,500 TV episodes on Disney+, what to know before subscribing

Publication Date: 2019-11-14

USA TODAY Tech Reporter Mike Snider shares what you should know about Disney+. Similar to Netflix and Amazon's video streaming services, D...

Flying cars? Uber, Boeing and others say they're almost ready

Publication Date: 2019-11-13

The auto industry, aviation giants and an ever-evolving list of startups are increasingly entering the race toward producing consumer...

Holiday shopping: AR Christmas trees, other tech features to close the sale

Publication Date: 2019-11-13

Get a text, find a deal? Scan a page, buy a toy? Those are just two of the ways shoppers will be able to use technology to find gifts...

Can AI combat loneliness?

Publication Date: 2019-11-12

We’ve heard for years about the potential of companion robots to keep older people, but really anybody, company. Reporter Ed Baig sha...

Kid review of the Kid's Kindle

Publication Date: 2019-11-11

USA TODAY's Michelle Maltais, filling in for Jefferson Graham, looks to an expert opinion on the new Kid's edition of the Kindle e-reader,...

ICYMI: Facebook Portal review

Publication Date: 2019-11-10

ICYMI: If you can get over putting a Facebook camera and microphone in your home, and letting the social network know who you called, how ...

Wireless companies and their semantics

Publication Date: 2019-11-09

$35 a month for wireless service? $750 trade-in for your phone? Really? And what about the throttling? The wireless companies play word ga...

New Photoshop Camera app

Publication Date: 2019-11-08

Abhay Parasnis, the chief technology officer for software giant Adobe, tells about Photoshop Camera, a new smartphone app that uses AI to ...

3D Audio in a headphone

Publication Date: 2019-11-07

When Jefferson Graham checked out the Hooke Verse 3D audio setup, he wasn't sure what to think. Is it wireless headphones. Or a microphone...

Review: Amazon's high-end Echo Studio

Publication Date: 2019-11-06

Jefferson Graham reviews Amazon's latest, it's most expensive Echo speaker to date, the Echo Studio, promising high end sound.

Review: Facebook's Portal TV

Publication Date: 2019-11-05

Facebook wants to bring video chat into the living room, and despite all the privacy pitfalls, Jefferson Graham is OK with that. He explai...

Privacy alert! Google buying Fitbit

Publication Date: 2019-11-04

Apple Watch sales just got a big boost from Google's planned purchase of Fitbit. Do you want your steps, calories and sleep monitored by G...

ICYMI: Amazon's free grocery delivery deal

Publication Date: 2019-11-03

ICYMI: USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais weigh in on Amazon's new free grocery delivery offer.

Is Zuck the most hated person in tech?

Publication Date: 2019-11-02

Mark Zuckerberg did not have a good week, as he continued to defend his unpopular stance on political ads. Which got us to thinking--is th...

Subscribe to an iPhone?

Publication Date: 2019-11-01

Nobody wants to pay $1,000 for a new iPhone, right? So why not just subscribe instead. Apple seems to be laying the groundwork for that on...

Amazon Fresh's free food delivery - but no succotash?

Publication Date: 2019-10-31

Jefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais from USA TODAY test out Amazon Fresh food delivery, which is now free for select Prime members. ...

HBO Max - what about cable?

Publication Date: 2019-10-30

Warner Media gave the world a sneak peek at its new streaming service, set to debut in May for $15 monthly, but there's so much content, J...

Review: Amazon Echo Buds

Publication Date: 2019-10-29

Jefferson Graham reviews Amazon's new Echo Buds wireless headphones, which looks to compete with Apple's AirPods.

Apple TV + debuts this week

Publication Date: 2019-10-28

Apple's TV + streaming service debuts 11/1 and Jefferson Graham has a preview.

ICYMI: Nude Selfies not a good idea

Publication Date: 2019-10-27

Freshman Rep. Katie Hill is upset an online publication posted a nude photo of her with a colleague. Jefferson Graham has a bright idea. D...

Your verdict on Google Maps vs. Waze

Publication Date: 2019-10-26

We asked, you responded. Which is better, Google Maps or Waze. Tune in to find out.

More 1-day shipping items from Amazon

Publication Date: 2019-10-25

Amazon plans to get more products to us in one day for the holidays, but at what cost? Jefferson Graham ponders the question on Talking Te...

Nude selfies? Don't take them

Publication Date: 2019-10-24

Freshman Rep. Katie Hill is upset an online publication posted a nude photo of her with a colleague. Jefferson Graham has a bright idea. D...

Apple's first Hollywood premiere

Publication Date: 2019-10-23

USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss Apple's recent Hollywood premiere for its new TV show, "For all Man...

Waze or Google Maps? Which one is for you?

Publication Date: 2019-10-22

Google Maps keeps adding more Waze like features, which provoked Jefferson Graham to explain the differences between thew two navigation a...

Foodporn epidemic!

Publication Date: 2019-10-21

Jefferson Graham says there's a reason why all these crazy food recipes are showing up at fast food restaurants and theme parks. Tune into...

ICYMI: Facebook Portal 2.0 review

Publication Date: 2019-10-20

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham reviews the new Facebook Portal video chat device, version 2.0.

Why can't I watch Netflix on my Roku?

Publication Date: 2019-10-19

Roku won't let you watch Netflix, Disney+ or Apple TV+ on its older models. Jefferson Graham explains why on #TalkingTech.

Uber Eats makes it easier to order

Publication Date: 2019-10-18

Uber Eats has a new way to order, and USA TODAY's Kelly Tyko has the scoop on Talking Tech.

Netflix's 64 million question

Publication Date: 2019-10-17

Some 64 million people tuned into season 3 of Netflix's Stranger Things. But will they stick with the streamer in the face of competition ...

Google's new Motion Sensor

Publication Date: 2019-10-16

Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to fill in listeners on Google's new Motion Sensor feature for the Pixel 4 phones.

Facebook Portal 2.0 review

Publication Date: 2019-10-15

Jefferson Graham reviews the new version of the Facebook Portal, a video chat device and digital photo frame.

Google event preview

Publication Date: 2019-10-14

Jefferson Graham previews Google's Tuesday event, where it's expected to introduce new phones and more.

ICYMI: The Dark side of A.I.

Publication Date: 2019-10-13

USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown talks about the dark side of artificial intelligence on Talking Tech.

Streaming service showdown

Publication Date: 2019-10-12

Disney +, Apple TV + or Netflix? How to choose which streaming service is right for you? Jefferson Graham helps you find an answer on Talk...

Your boss is spying on you

Publication Date: 2019-10-11

Your e-mail, texts, inter-office communication and more are being looked at by your employer, probably. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on ...

Gmail or Whatsapp? Which is more secure?

Publication Date: 2019-10-10

Which is the more secure method of communication, e-mail or texts? Jefferson Graham investigates on Talking Tech.

How tech has changed restaurants

Publication Date: 2019-10-09

Bernard Acoca, the CEO of the West Coast restaurant chain El Pollo Loco tells Jefferson Graham about the massive changes that have come to...

The dark side of AI

Publication Date: 2019-10-08

USA TODAY's Dalvin Brown joins Jefferson Graham to discuss his latest USAT story on the dark side of Artificial Intelligence.

More from the island, and macOS Catalina

Publication Date: 2019-10-07

Jefferson Graham returns to the island of Santa Catalina, where folks are super stoked about Apple's decision to call this year's software...

ICYMI: How to streamline your subscription services

Publication Date: 2019-10-06

ICYMI: How to streamline your subscription services, with USA TODAY's Nicole Carroll and Jefferson Graham

I just cut the cord, finally!

Publication Date: 2019-10-05

Frontier Communications jacked up cable bill by over $500 yearly, and that was it--I finally cut the cord. Hear all about it on #TalkingTe...

Ed Baig previews new Microsoft phone

Publication Date: 2019-10-04

Ed Baig previews new Microsoft holiday products with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech.

Ed Baig on the Samsung Fold phone

Publication Date: 2019-10-03

Samsung has a new nearly $2,000 smartphone. Ed Baig checked it out. Is it worth it? He tells Jefferson Graham his verdict on Talking Tech....

Apple Maps revamp better, but....

Publication Date: 2019-10-02

Apple Maps has been rebuilt from the ground up, as part of the iOS 13 operating system upgrade, with definite improvements. But how does i...

Eero lowers prices for wifi home assist

Publication Date: 2019-10-01

Nick Weaver, the CEO of Eero, the product that helps fill in wifi dead zones in the home, tells Jefferson Graham about the new line of pro...

Island residents excited about MacOS Catalina

Publication Date: 2019-09-30

Apple is about to put the island of Catalina on the map, as the face of its MacOS Catalina software upgrade. Greg Bombard, the president o...

ICYMI: Scott Kelby and the history of Photowalking

Publication Date: 2019-09-29

ICYMI: author and online photography instructor Scott Kelby had an idea 12 years ago that photographers could get together and take photos...

Weekend edition: All those Alexa announcements

Publication Date: 2019-09-28

Bret Kinsella, the editor of the Voicebot.ai website, sits down with Jefferson Graham in Seattle to help make sense of the 80 new products...

No, Alexa will not stop recording you

Publication Date: 2019-09-28

Amazon recently announced new tools to let consumers opt-in to have their Alexa recordings automatically deleted. What it won't do is stop...

Alexa chief's favorite Alexa skills

Publication Date: 2019-09-27

Jefferson Graham sits down with Dave Limp, the Amazon senior vice-president who oversees the Alexa line, to ask a simple question - what a...

Ring's Siminoff on lowest priced camera yet

Publication Date: 2019-09-26

Jefferson Graham sits down with Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff to hear all about the new product lineup from the company best known for its video...

The one showstopper from Amazon's Alexa event?

Publication Date: 2019-09-26

Amazon introduced 80 new products Wednesday for the holidays. What's the one show-stopper that got people excited? We asked 3 Amazon execs...

Live from Staples Center - a stereo mix app

Publication Date: 2019-09-25

Mixhalo has an app for better sound at live concerts. Company CEO Marc Ruxin explains and talks about the new partnership with L.A.'s Stap...

Preview: Amazon's fall launch

Publication Date: 2019-09-24

Amazon is set to unveil new products this week, all with an Alexa tie-in, and Jefferson Graham has the preview on Talking Tech. ...

Disney + sneak peek

Publication Date: 2019-08-25

Jefferson Graham got a sneak peek at the new Disney + streaming service and weighs in with his thoughts.

Alexa, just don't record my queries, OK?

Publication Date: 2019-08-24

Amazon will tell you how easy it is to delete the voice recordings its stored after you ask a question to Alexa. But how about this, "Jus...

The Apple Card is now available

Publication Date: 2019-08-23

Jefferson Graham reports on the ease of getting an Apple credit card, which is now available to all.

The perils of Bluetooth

Publication Date: 2019-08-22

We use bluetooth every day, but bad news folks, it creates a security risk. Jefferson Graham offers tips on what to do for Talking Tech li...

"Consumer behavior has changed," part 2 with Alex Canter

Publication Date: 2019-08-21

Part 2 of our sit down with Los Angeles restaurant maven and online food order guru Alex Canter, in a talk about how consumer behavior for...

Restaurant apps are changing the way we eat

Publication Date: 2019-08-20

Restaurant visits are down, while food sales are up, thanks to take-out apps. Alex Canter, who "grew up in a kitchen," and now runs the ...

Samsung Note 10+ - first look

Publication Date: 2019-08-19

Jefferson Graham and Edward C. Baig compare notes on Samsung's latest phone, the Note 10+, with improved battery and camera on Talking Tec...

Samsung Note 10 Plus - first look

Publication Date: 2019-08-19

Jefferson Graham and Edward C. Baig compare notes on Samsung's latest phone, the Note 10 Plus, with improved battery and camera on Talking...

ICYMI: Talking Tech, Argentina style

Publication Date: 2019-08-18

ICYMI, Eight college students from the Institute of Technology of Buenos Aires come to visit Jefferson Graham at USA TODAY's LA studios, a...

CBS + Viacom could equal higher streaming rates

Publication Date: 2019-08-17

CBS joined forces with Viacom this week, in a nod towards streaming--and higher potential rates for you. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on...

iPhone 11 -- here's what we know

Publication Date: 2019-08-16

Jefferson Graham fills you in on the latest intelligence about the next crop of iPhones, on Talking Tech.

I almost fell an Instagram scam

Publication Date: 2019-08-15

Jefferson Graham reports on an Instagram e-mail scam he almost fell for, with some words of caution for listeners on Talking Tech. ...

ICYMI: Long Distance Love

Publication Date: 2019-08-14

ICYMI: USA TODAY's Madeline Purdue talks about new products aimed at keeping love alive, even when people are apart, on Talking Tech with ...

Photowalking in Oahu

Publication Date: 2019-08-13

Jefferson Graham is in Hawaii this week, where he's been doing lots of photowalking. Intrigued? He explains on Talking Tech. You can see t...

Talking Tech, Argentina style

Publication Date: 2019-08-12

Eight college students from the Institute of Technology of Buenos Aires come to visit Jefferson Graham at USA TODAY's LA studios, and fill...

ICYMI: daily texts from me to you

Publication Date: 2019-08-11

ICYMI: Who's ready for a daily Talking Tech text update? Jefferson Graham on the latest free offer from USA TODAY.

Wireless carriers get the message - $1G too high

Publication Date: 2019-08-10

Consumers are in no mood to pay $1,000 for new phones, and wireless carriers get it. Jefferson Graham reports on their latest pricing sche...

Vizio's new cutting the cord TV

Publication Date: 2019-08-09

Vizio's new V436-G1 set is a dream for cord cutters. Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

Google brings podcasts to search results

Publication Date: 2019-08-08

Google is bringing podcasts to search results, next to photos, videos and weblinks. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

Disney + Bundle

Publication Date: 2019-08-07

Disney announced new bundle discounts for the new Disney + streaming service, Hulu and ESPN +. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on #TalkingT...

New: your daily text from me

Publication Date: 2019-08-06

Who's ready for a daily Talking Tech text update? Jefferson Graham on the latest free offer from USA TODAY.

Public transportation and apps

Publication Date: 2019-08-05

USA TODAY's Chris Woodyard joins Jefferson Graham to tout the joys of public transportation, as long as you use the app to check schedules...

ICYMI: e-Scooters have got to go

Publication Date: 2019-08-04

Jefferson Graham went downtown recently to report a story on e-scooters. His conclusion--they've got to go. USA TODAY's Madeline Purue wei...

Consumers have bad news for Apple and Samsung

Publication Date: 2019-08-03

Consumers gave Apple and Samsung a loud message this week: we really don't want to spend $1,000 for smartphones. Jefferson Graham has the ...

Trump Tariffs and $100 more for iPhones?

Publication Date: 2019-08-02

President Trump has proposed more tariffs on China, which would also include the Apple iPhone, and what analysts say would add $75-$100 to...

"The Hack Attack!"

Publication Date: 2019-08-01

Julian Wheatland, the former CEO of Cambridge Analytica, talks the Facebook scandals and the new Netflix documentary, "Hack Attack," on ...

Credit hack - what to do?

Publication Date: 2019-07-31

Jefferson Graham with tips on how to protect yourself in the wake of that massive Capital One hack on Talking Tech.

Remembering CD-Rs

Publication Date: 2019-07-30

Jefferson Graham found some blank CD-Rs on sale at CVS and began recalling the days of "ripping" and "burning." Listen to Talking Tech...

E-Scooters have got to go

Publication Date: 2019-07-29

Jefferson Graham went downtown recently to report a story on e-scooters. His conclusion--they've got to go. USA TODAY's Madeline Purue wei...

ICYMI: Beware the browser extension

Publication Date: 2019-07-28

Beware the browser extension, reports Jefferson Graham, of the snooping, privacy hogging piece of software available for desktop and lapto...

Shopping for iPhone 6 replacement

Publication Date: 2019-07-27

Jefferson Graham has tips for consumers looking for a replacement to the iPhone 6, which won't accept new software updates beginning in Se...

New art, monthly, via Meural

Publication Date: 2019-07-26

Vladimir Vukicevic, the founder of Meural, tells about his service, which rents new art for display in a 27-inch frame for $5.99 monthly.

This Morning with Gordon Deal

Publication Date: 2019-07-25

Every morning at 5 a.m. Gordon Deal delivers the news to radio and podcast listeners. We turn the tables on Gordon to find out about his t...

Say goodbye to iPhone 6

Publication Date: 2019-07-24

The Apple iPhone 6 and previous models won't work with the September iOS operating system upgrade, so what's a consumer to do? Jefferson G...

Spa + massage + virtual reality

Publication Date: 2019-07-23

USA TODAY's Madeline Purdue tells Jefferson Graham about the latest L.A. trend- spas that relax you while connected to a virtual; reality ...

Beware the browser extension

Publication Date: 2019-07-22

Beware the browser extension, reports Jefferson Graham, of the snooping, privacy hogging piece of software available for desktop and lapto...

ICYMI: Sports Photography with Peter Read Miller

Publication Date: 2019-07-21

ICYMI: Talking sports photography with legendary sports photographer Peter Read Miller. He's featured at the upcoming

RCA @100 with Tim Sarnoff

Publication Date: 2019-07-20

Tim Sarnoff, the grandson of former RCA leader David Sarnoff, talks about the legacy of the firm that popularized radio, TV, recorded musi...

Stop Facebook from draining battery

Publication Date: 2019-07-19

Facebook is the number one smartphone battery suck. Jefferson Graham has some ideas on how to tame it, on Talking Tech.

Long distance Love - there's tech for that

Publication Date: 2019-07-18

USA TODAY's Madeline Purdue talks about new products aimed at keeping love alive, even when people are apart, on Talking Tech with Jeffers...

Spend the morning with Peter Read Miller

Publication Date: 2019-07-17

Legendary sports photographer Peter Read Miller will be featured at the upcoming F64 Liv...

Pinterest expands to video

Publication Date: 2019-07-16

Andrea Mallard, the Chief Marketing Officer for Pinterest, tells Jefferson Graham why people should start posting videos on her app. ...

Nala the cat rules!

Publication Date: 2019-07-15

Jefferson Graham talks to the owners of the Internet's most popular cat, Nala, the feline with over 4 million Instagram followers, Shannon...

ICYMI: Shaq Talks Tech, 2019

Publication Date: 2019-07-14

ICYMI, Jefferson Graham sits down with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal to talk tech.

YouTube just gave us another reason to quit our jobs

Publication Date: 2019-07-13

New tools introduced by YouTube this week give us another reason to quit and make more money with online video. Jefferson Graham weighs in...

YouTube looks to edu content to weed out the nasty stuff

Publication Date: 2019-07-12

YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan tells Jefferson Graham about the network's new push into curated educational content as a way to ...

Jeff has a little anniversary

Publication Date: 2019-07-11

USA TODAY's Michelle Maltais turns the tables on Jefferson Graham, to ask about a little anniversary that he's celebrating this week. ...

Shaq O'Neal Talks Tech - 2019

Publication Date: 2019-07-10

Former basketball great Shaquille O'Neal talks about his new arrangement to pitch printers for Epson, and other tech he loves with Jeffers...

Tesla and women - yes, they do love them too

Publication Date: 2019-07-09

USA TODAY recently ran a story about Tesla's issues selling cars to women. USA TODAY's Michele Maltais, who owns two Tesla cars, joins Jef...

Yolo, the controversial kids app

Publication Date: 2019-07-08

USA TODAY's Madeline Purdue sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss the hottest new app of 2019, Yolo. Never heard of it? Purdue fills yo...

ICYMI: Depalo for your Instagram

Publication Date: 2019-07-07

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham chats with Rebecca Aneloski, the founder of the new Depalo app, to help you find Instagram spots.

Get paid to see online ads with Brave

Publication Date: 2019-07-06

Jefferson Graham looks at the alternative Internet browser, Brave, which blocks ads, but pays you to see approved ones, on Talking Tech.

How to hack free your vacation

Publication Date: 2019-07-05

Security expert Ted Harrington of Independent Security Evaluators says you should change your passwords before leaving for vacation and th...

Forget fireworks - how about 4th of July food instead?

Publication Date: 2019-07-04

Instagram food blogger Mike Chau offers tips for getting better food shots for the 4th of July on #Talking Tech.

Storage woes - 5 tips for making room

Publication Date: 2019-07-03

You've run out of room on your smartphone. What to do? Jefferson Graham has five tips for you on #Talking Tech.

Photo tips: 4th of July Fireworks

Publication Date: 2019-07-02

Jefferson Graham's annual tips for taking great 4th of July photos on your smartphone.

Depalo for your Instagram

Publication Date: 2019-07-01

Jefferson Graham chats with Rebecca Aneloski, the founder of the new Depalo app, to help you find Instagram spots.

Viewbug -it's all about the contests

Publication Date: 2019-06-29

Ori Guttin, the CEO of photo sharing site ViewBug, tells Jefferson Graham about his different approach - with contests.

Privacy part 5 - heroes and villains

Publication Date: 2019-06-28

In the final part of the privacy series, Jefferson Graham takes a good hard look at the heroes and villains of tech.

Privacy, part 4, Apple

Publication Date: 2019-06-27

In part 4 of the privacy series, Jefferson Graham takes on Apple, the company that touts it's different approach to privacy.

Privacy - part 3, Amazon

Publication Date: 2019-06-26

In part 3 of the privacy series, Jefferson Graham takes a look at how Amazon tracks us.

Privacy part 2, Facebook

Publication Date: 2019-06-25

In part 2 of Jefferson Graham's series about how tech firms track us, today the spotlight is on Facebook.

Privacy series -Part 1, Google

Publication Date: 2019-06-24

Jefferson Graham kicks off a week long series on how tech firms track us, starting with Google.

ICYMI: SEO Basics from USA TODAY

Publication Date: 2019-06-23

ICYMI: Emily Brown from USA TODAY's Audience Team joins Jefferson Graham to explain how to use basic tools to get discovered online in sea...

YouTube's kids problems won't go away

Publication Date: 2019-06-22

YouTube's massive kids issues won't go away. Jefferson Graham explains why on Talking Tech.

Book review: Oregon Coast Photo Tour

Publication Date: 2019-06-21

Jefferson Graham reviews the terrific new "Oregon Coast Photo Road Trip" book by Rick and Susan Sammon on today's Talking Tech. See the ...

Interview: Who remembers 3Com?

Publication Date: 2019-06-20

Jon Zilber, the co-author of a new book about 3Com, tells Jefferson Graham why we should remember the Internet pioneer that is pretty much...

SEO basics from USA TODAY

Publication Date: 2019-06-19

Emily Brown from USA TODAY's Audience Team joins Jefferson Graham to explain how to use basic tools to get discovered online in searches, ...

Better than AirPods - try 1More

Publication Date: 2019-06-18

Jefferson Graham reviews the 1More bluetooth earbud, which he says sound better than Apple's AirPods, and also stay in the ear, on Talking...

Xumo, for cord cutters who love regular TV

Publication Date: 2019-06-17

Xumo, which just got added to Android TV's from Sony and Hisense over the weekend, is aimed at cord cutters who love their remotes. Xumo's...

ICYMI: MIllennials sound off on Google tracking

Publication Date: 2019-06-16

ICYMI: USA TODAY summer interns Jared Weber and Madeline Purdue join Jefferson Graham, as he dives a little deeper into Google's controver...

Single sign-on can solve password crisis

Publication Date: 2019-06-15

The single sign-on experience from Google and Apple could solve our password crisis. Jefferson Graham explains.

Mattel reinvents Hot Wheels

Publication Date: 2019-06-14

Mattel has reinvented the 51-year-old miniature car toy brand Hot Wheels for the digital age, and Jefferson Graham has the scoop on #Talki...

How to use tech for interviews

Publication Date: 2019-06-13

Frederick Van Johnsoin, the host of the "This Week in Photo" podcast, has a new online course about how to do interviews. There's a lot ...

Vlogger Kristina Kuzmic's take on Father's Day videos

Publication Date: 2019-06-12

Vlogger Kristina Kuzmich offers her take on "Father's Day" videos to Jefferson Graham and Talking Tech.

Millennial reaction to Google's Location Tracking

Publication Date: 2019-06-11

USA TODAY summer interns Jared Webber and Madeline Purdue join Jefferson Graham, as he dives a little deeper into Google's controversial \...

Hey Google, why are you tracking my every move?

Publication Date: 2019-06-10

Jefferson Graham looked up an address on Google and was reminded that he had just visited two days ago. Creepy. But why? On Talking Tech h...

ICYMI: Mo Rocca on his new Mobituaries podcast

Publication Date: 2019-06-09

ICYMI: Mo Rocca from CBS Sunday Morning tells Jefferson Graham about his new podcast, Mobituaries

Safer, faster and less annoying - YouTube, Amazon and Apple

Publication Date: 2019-06-08

Jefferson Graham replays the week in tech with three themes--YouTube wants to be safer, Amazon faster and Apple, well, less annoying. ...

Road Trip tech lessons

Publication Date: 2019-06-07

Jefferson Graham replays the tech lessons he learned this week on a road trip.

ICYMI: Using the iPhone as your TV remote

Publication Date: 2019-06-06

Jefferson Graham checks out new smart TVs from Vizio that work with the iPhone to beam content from the device, and let you use the phone ...

Meet Apple's youngest app developer, Ayush

Publication Date: 2019-06-05

Jefferson Graham chats with Apple's youngest app developer, 10-year-old Ayush Kumar, who is attending the Worldwide Developer's Conference...

Best new features of iOS13

Publication Date: 2019-06-04

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the best new features of iOS13, the operating system upgrade for the iPhone that will be released in the fal...

Cake, a forum for interests without fighting

Publication Date: 2019-03-01

Chris MacAskill tells Jefferson Graham about his Cake.co forum, a place for people to...

Smart Lights: What you need to know before bringing them home

Publication Date: 2019-02-28

Jefferson Graham runs down the key questions you'll have about adding a smart lighting system to the home, on Talking Tech, including pric...

Protecting your digital ID: tips from an expert

Publication Date: 2019-02-27

Former Scotland Yard detective Roderick Jones offers tips on how to protect your digital ID on Talking Tech with Jefferson Graham. ...

Need a notary? There's an app for that

Publication Date: 2019-02-26

Pat Kinsel from Notarize explains how anyone can get a document notarized without having to leave their home on Talking Tech.

What's on Netflix in March?

Publication Date: 2019-02-25

USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum sits in with Jefferson Graham to discuss what's on Netflix for March.

ICYMI: Why TVs are now so cheap

Publication Date: 2019-02-24

ICYMI: Why TVs have gotten so cheapJefferson Graham explains why you can not get a 43-inch 4K smart TV at Target for $250 on Talkin...

See Oscar nominees online this weekend

Publication Date: 2019-02-23

All the top contenders are available for online viewing, but you'll have to pay to watch "Bohemian Rhapsody," "A Star is Born," and ot...

The new communication rules

Publication Date: 2019-02-22

Don't ever send one-word texts. Text before you call to ask permission. Those are just two of the new communications rules uncovered by US...

Why TVs have gotten so cheap

Publication Date: 2019-02-21

Jefferson Graham explains why you can not get a 43-inch 4K smart TV at Target for $250 on Talking Tech. Hint: think razors and razor blade...

The joy of photographing in the rain --with a smartphone

Publication Date: 2019-02-20

It's raining in Los Angeles, and Jefferson Graham is channeling his inner Gene Kelly and snapping in the rain. He's got some tips on how t...

2000 episodes of Talking Tech --thanks listeners!

Publication Date: 2019-02-19

Jefferson Graham thanks listeners for tuning in to 2000 episodes of Talking Tech - the 2000th episode posted on President's Day, 2019, and...

VR like without glasses in a dome

Publication Date: 2019-02-18

Peter Csathy joins Jefferson Graham to explore a "community virtual reality" like experience inside a dome. He tells all on #TalkingTech...

ICYMI: The joys of free TV streaming

Publication Date: 2019-02-17

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham on the joys of streaming free movies and TV shows on apps like Pluto TV, Tubi and the Roku Channel.

How do you feel about living in an "Amazon" Home?

Publication Date: 2019-02-16

Jefferson Graham weighs in on Amazon's aggressive pursuit of owning smart home products that turn your smartt home into an "Amazon Home.\...

The app for hourly workers - Branch

Publication Date: 2019-02-15

Hourly workers need to swap shifts, but making it happen can be cumbersome. There's an app for that. Atif Siddiqi tells Jefferson Graham a...

How to stream free movies & TV

Publication Date: 2019-02-14

Jefferson Graham reports on the growing trend for free ad-supported streaming channels, from the likes of Pluto, Tubi and others, on Talki...

Apple's March event: magazine subscriptions

Publication Date: 2019-02-13

Apple looks to 3/25 for its latest spring event, where it's expected to tout a new magazine + entertainment subscription service. Jefferso...

Fabric vault for couples to share their finances

Publication Date: 2019-02-12

Fabric, a home for online wills, introduces its latest product, the Vault, for couples to share their finance info. Adam Erlebacher from F...

Valentine's flowers: Whole Foods again has best price

Publication Date: 2019-02-11

We surveyed the landscape again, and Whole Foods hands down has the best price for online Valentine;'s flowers--if you're an Amazon Prime ...

ICYMI: Thoughts on Bezos

Publication Date: 2019-02-10

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Jeff Bezos bombshell.

Weekend edition--winners and losers from the week

Publication Date: 2019-02-09

Jeff Bezos, Twitter and Medium won the week, while Apple Store and InstaCart lost. Jefferson Graham explains on the weekend edition of #Ta...

Thoughts on Jeff Bezos' bombshell post

Publication Date: 2019-02-08

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Jeff Bezos bombshell blog spot about blackmail, naked photos, Donald Trump and more on #TalkingTech.

How to stop paying big $$$ for wireless plans

Publication Date: 2019-02-07

John Karna talks "Valley of the Boom"

Publication Date: 2019-02-06

Actor John Karna joins Jefferson Graham to reflect on portraying the young internet pioneer Marc Andreessen in the new TV mini series Vall...

Today's D-Day for getting your photos back from Flickr

Publication Date: 2019-02-05

Longtime photo sharing site Flickr gave people until February 5th to download their +1,000 photos, or pay $50 a year to subscribe. Jeffers...

Those Super Bowl tech commercials

Publication Date: 2019-02-04

Jefferson Graham has some thoughts on those tech related Super Bowl ads from Google, Amazon, Mercedes, Bumble and MintMobile, on today's T...

From the vaults: Our first sitdown with Mo Rocca

Publication Date: 2019-02-03

We spoke to humorist Mo Rocca this week about his new Mobituaries podcast, and that inspired us to reach into the vaults and replay our in...

What if Apple ran Facebook?

Publication Date: 2019-02-02

What if pro-privacy Apple ran the invasive social network Facebook. Would it still hunger to know everything about us? Jefferson Graham po...

Finding a dentist just got easier with Dentistry.com

Publication Date: 2019-02-01

The folks at 1-800-Dentist decided it was time to join the new century with a mobile first website devoted to finding new dentists and lea...

Talking Tech with Mo Rocca

Publication Date: 2019-01-31

CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca has a new podcast, Mobituaries, and he joins Jefferson Graham to tell the Talking Tech audience ...

Apple's iPhones are down 15%, while rest are up

Publication Date: 2019-01-30

Sales for the iPhone are down 15%, while the iPad, Macs and other Apple products are up. What's up with that? Jefferson Graham has some id...

How Apple looks to replace lost iPhone income

Publication Date: 2019-01-29

Sales of the iPhone have peaked and now Apple is focused on nagging you more often with subscription offers. Jefferson Graham reports on T...

How to access the Alexa Talking Tech skill

Publication Date: 2019-01-28

Talking Tech now has an Alexa skill, to bring up the podcast for your flash briefing. Jefferson Graham explains how to access it. ...

Six coolest music meets tech products from NAMM

Publication Date: 2019-01-27

We roamed the floor of the NAMM show to find the six coolest music meets tech gadgets on display at the huge trade show.

Cable fees keep going up - cutting the cord is still cheaper

Publication Date: 2019-01-26

Streaming services prices are going up, but when compared to cable, cutting the cord is still a better deal, argues Jefferson Graham on #T...

How to watch Super Bowl on streaming

Publication Date: 2019-01-25

Download the CBS Sports TV app now if you'd like to see the Super Bowl via a streaming player. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on #TalkingT...

Check out Pluto TV for free streaming movies/TV shows

Publication Date: 2019-01-24

Pluto TV, a popular streaming service for watching free TV shows and movies, got bought this week by Viacom for $340 million, which inspir...

Apple Pay coming to Target, WalMart still hold out

Publication Date: 2019-01-23

Apple nabbed another top retailer to let consumers pay with their phones and watches in Target, but Walmart and others still holding out. ...

How to unsubscribe from streaming services

Publication Date: 2019-01-22

Jefferson Graham on the pain of breaking up with streaming services. He offers some tips on #TalkingTech.

Review: August Smart Home Lock

Publication Date: 2019-01-21

Jefferson Graham has joined the 21st century and gone keyless, by putting the August Smart Lock Pro on his frontdoor, and openi...

How to get great prints from smartphone

Publication Date: 2019-01-20

On today's episode: where to get great photo prints made from smartphone apps, on #TalkingTech.

ICYMI: Harry Connick will teach you how to play piano

Publication Date: 2019-01-19

ICYMI: Musician Harry Connick, Jr. is now available for piano teaching lessons. Via the Playground Sessions app. He tells Jefferson Graham...

Review: DJI Osmo Pocket dronecam

Publication Date: 2019-01-18

Jefferson Graham reviews the world's smallest video camera, the DJI Osmo Pocket dronecam on #TalkingTech.

Talking Tech with Harry Connick, Jr.

Publication Date: 2019-01-17

Musician Harry Connick, Jr. talks about his latest production--teaching people how to play piano via the PlaygroundSessions app. ...

Despite all the controversies, Facebook's app most used in 2018

Publication Date: 2019-01-16

A new report shows that consumers just didn't care about the data breaches and hacking of the social network in 2018--they just like their...

Newsflash: Netflix raising prices

Publication Date: 2019-01-15

Netflix is raising pricing, and Jefferson Graham has the scoop on Talking Tech.

Preview: Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone

Publication Date: 2019-01-15

The next hot tech device of 2019 is certain to be Samsung's new Galaxy S10 smartphone, slated to be introduced February 10th. Jefferson Gr...

Message from Bezos divorce - clean up your digital act

Publication Date: 2019-01-14

Did Amazon's CEO really send out racy texts and photos as has been reported? Even if it's not true, argues Jefferson Graham, it's still a ...

ICYMI: Hey BMW, what's up with that voice assistant?

Publication Date: 2019-01-13

ICYMI: BMW is joining the voice computing revolution by putting a voice assistant in new cars. It answers to "Hey, BMW." Jefferson Graha...

CES 2019 Wrap-up: What's old is new again

Publication Date: 2019-01-12

Jefferson Graham wraps up CES 2019, where everything old is new again. That means you Google, Amazon, Samsung and LG.

Lyft in Las Vegas: faster and cheaper

Publication Date: 2019-01-11

Ride hailing company Lyft is providing a worthy alternative to cabs, with way shorter wait times and lower fares. Jefferson Graham reports...

Hey Google, who won the CES war? Alexa or you?

Publication Date: 2019-01-10

Who won the war for dominance of personal assistants at CES, Google or Amazon? Tune in to Talking Tech to find out.

Samsung will not give up on Bixby

Publication Date: 2019-01-09

Alexa and Siri are household names, not so for Bixby, Samsung's personal assistant. The company, however, is not giving up on Bixby, and d...

Hey BMW, what's up with your in-car assistant?

Publication Date: 2019-01-08

BMW is joining the voice computing revolution by putting a voice assistant in new cars. It answers to "Hey, BMW." Jefferson Graham sits ...

Crazy futuristic car rides in Las Vegas

Publication Date: 2019-01-08

CES 2019 - Five coolest things we saw so far

Publication Date: 2019-01-07

Jefferson Graham reports from CES on connected shoes, a digital mailbox to scare away porch pirates and more from the first day of CES 201...

ICYMI: Year in tech 2019

Publication Date: 2019-01-06

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham offers an outlook for 2019 and the year in tech on Talking Tech.

Where are they now--CES 2018?

Publication Date: 2019-01-05

Jefferson Graham looks back at the hits of CES 2018 for a "where are they now," look at products like Samsung Wall and Buddy the Robot o...

Those really crazy CES pitches

Publication Date: 2019-01-04

With some 4500 exhibitors slated to show off new gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show, companies are very aggressive about reaching ou...

It's not just China, Apple

Publication Date: 2019-01-03

Apple, in a rare move, admitted that iPhone sales had slowed down, and it would sell fewer than expected in the holiday quarter, putting m...

CES 2019 preview with Gary Shapiro

Publication Date: 2019-01-03

Gary Shapiro, the president of the Consumer Technology Association, previews the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which kick...

Year in 2019 tech - what to look for

Publication Date: 2019-01-02

Jefferson Graham previews the year in tech for 2019, and what to look for in consumer products on Talking Tech.

ICYMI: Record your stuff on New Year's Day

Publication Date: 2019-01-01

In this replay from New Year's Day 2018, Jefferson Graham recommends a great project--catalog your belongings with your smartph...

Smart Home - what you need to get started

Publication Date: 2018-12-31

Inspired by a poster at Amazon's retail store on setting up a smart home, Jefferson Graham was inspired to decode it for Talking Tech.

New Year's Project - document your possessions

Publication Date: 2018-12-30

In this replay from New Year's Day 2018, Jefferson Graham recommends a great project--catalog your belongings with your smartphone camera...

In 2018, consumers finally fought back Apple's rising prices

Publication Date: 2018-12-29

Remember those long lines for new iPhones? Not in 2018. Consumers finally fought back against Apple's rising prices. Jefferson Graham repo...

Meet Innermap, the new mindfulness app

Publication Date: 2018-12-28

Mindfulness coach Mitra Manesh tells Jefferson Graham about her new mindfulness app Innermap. It combines storytelling and modern science ...

How to: cut the cord

Publication Date: 2018-12-27

Looking to cut the cord in 2019? Jefferson Graham has a primer for how to get started on Talking Tech./

ICYMI: Consumer robots not hot

Publication Date: 2018-12-27

ICYMI: Bret KInsella from Voicebot.ai sits in for Jefferson Graham and tells how the grand dreams for home consumer robots went bust in 20...

10 essential apps for your phone

Publication Date: 2018-12-26

Perhaps you just got a new phone or it's time for an app refresh. Jefferson Graham has a quick list of 10 essential apps for everyone on #...

Peter Pham's favorite tech products of 2018

Publication Date: 2018-12-26

Tech investor Peter Pham is such a gadget enthusiast, he buys over 365 of them every year. In our 3rd annual look back at the gadget year ...

How to: Get used to X-style iPhones

Publication Date: 2018-12-25

Jefferson Graham with a 101 basics podcast - how to get used to a new X-style iPhone, on #Talking Tech.

How to: get started with Amazon Echo + Google Home

Publication Date: 2018-12-24

For those of you with a new Amazon Echo or Google Home speaker: tips for getting started, on #TalkingTech.

Peter Csathy's 5 tech predictions for 2019

Publication Date: 2018-12-23

Petert Csathy, the chairman of consultancy CreaTV Media and author of the new book, "Fearless Media," joins Jefferson Graham to offer hi...

Despite how awful Facebook has acted, I'm not about to quit it--are you?

Publication Date: 2018-12-22

Jefferson Graham reports on the terrible year Facebook has faced, and what's ahead. But as awful as Facebook has been, he's not ready to q...

Parents talk Tech - monitor everything!

Publication Date: 2018-12-21

Our Parents Talk Tech featured three moms, Darcy Cobb, Jackie Naidoo and Jennifer Keller, talking about the challenges of raising kids in ...

Riding through Elon Musk's tunnel

Publication Date: 2018-12-20

USA TODAY's Chris Woodyard sits in with Jefferson Graham to tell about his drive in an Elon Musk created tunnel, under the streets of Hawt...

Kids Talk Tech - Facebook, parents and Umizoomis

Publication Date: 2018-12-19

Our panel of 8 pre-teens, ages 11 and 12, sit down with us to talk tech about Facebook, privacy, and who uses the phone more, them or thei...

Amazon hasn't done it yet, but it will buy Target

Publication Date: 2018-12-18

Gene Munster, an analyst and investor with Loup Ventures, predicted in 2017 that Amazon would buy Target this year and take it over, just ...

Rich DeMuro's new iPhone book

Publication Date: 2018-12-17

Tech reporter Rich DeMuro, filling in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham, tells about his new iPhone tips book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for ...

Ed Baig on Apple's new ECG Watch features

Publication Date: 2018-12-16

USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig, filling in for Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech, weighs in on Apple's new ECG feature for the Apple Watch.

How Retail has turned to tech this season

Publication Date: 2018-12-15

After years of resisting the tech boom, this year traditional retailers are embracing tech full tilt, reports USA TODAY's Charisse Jones, ...

Review: FaceApp, pro/con?

Publication Date: 2018-12-14

Christine Blackburn from the Story Worthy podcast fills in for Jefferson Graham with a review of the FaceApp, which uses artificial intell...

Consumer robots are dead; long live Alexa

Publication Date: 2018-12-13

Bret Kinsella, the editor of the Voicebot.AI website, fills in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham and reports about why consumer robots ...

Tech repair tips--don't shop with kids

Publication Date: 2018-12-12

Michelle Maltais, the consumer editor of USA TODAY, sits in with Jefferson Graham with a tale of tech repair gone haywire, and what she le...

Now is it time to drop Facebook? Take #112

Publication Date: 2018-12-11

Michelle Maltais, the consumer editor for USA TODAY, joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the latest Facebook is tracking your every move...

My top 10 best gadgets of 2018

Publication Date: 2018-12-10

Jefferson Graham runs down his picks for the ten top tech gadgets of 2018, as always a subjective list, but worth listening to, on #Talkin...

ICYMI: Sunday is golden game night on pop.in

Publication Date: 2018-12-09

From the archives: ICYMI, Sundays are Golden Game Nights on the pop.in app, a chance to win $175 in a game of Liar's Dice.

Bonus: More with Nice Peter and Epic Lloyd from the Epic Rap Battles

Publication Date: 2018-12-08

More of our extended interview with Epic Lloyd and Nice Peter, the guys behind the Epic Rap Battles YouTube video series, who tell about h...

The best sellers, most streamed, top trending of 2018

Publication Date: 2018-12-08

The best selling, most streamed, top trending gadgets, albums, TV shows and more of 2018, per Amazon, Apple, Google and Spotify. Jefferson...

The Epic Rap Battles guys return

Publication Date: 2018-12-07

Nice Peter and Epic Lloyd are back at it, after a nearly 2 year break, taking on Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk in their latest YouTube vid...

Your kids are playing even more Fortnite than you think

Publication Date: 2018-12-06

A new exclusive survey by SurveyMonkey for USA TODAY about kids and Fortnite shows just what a force this game is in today's culture. Jeff...

Mailbag: Cutting the cord in South Dakota

Publication Date: 2018-12-05

You read, you watched, you listened, you had questions about our piece on cable TV alternatives. South Dakota resident Andy Graning joins ...

The Top iOS App downloads of 2018

Publication Date: 2018-12-04

Jefferson Graham runs down the chart of the top iOS downloads of 2018. There are a lot of familiar names, but some new ones in there worth...

YouTubeTV vs. DirecTV Now & Vue: cable TV alternative smackdown

Publication Date: 2018-12-03

Jefferson Graham compares the pros and cons of the five major cable TV streaming alternatives, YouTubeTV, Sony Playstation Vue, Hulu with ...

ICYMI: The high costs of repairing an I-device

Publication Date: 2018-12-02

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham reports on the high costs of repairing an Apple i-device, on Talking Tech. Dropped an Apple Watch lately? ...

If it's Sunday, it's time for Golden Game Night on pop.in

Publication Date: 2018-12-01

Weekends are when smartphone users can make big bucks with pop.in's Liar's Dice game. Jefferson Graham explains the pop.in transition fro...

Not everyone will pay for subscriptions. Right YouTube?

Publication Date: 2018-11-30

YouTube switched gears this week, shifting the original movies from pay to ad-supported, showing that yes indeed, there's limits to how ma...

What's on Netflix and Amazon in December

Publication Date: 2018-11-30

USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum joins Jefferson Graham for a preview of what to watch on Netflix and Amazon in December, highlighted by the r...

Amazon's push to bring Alexa to the car

Publication Date: 2018-11-29

Ned Curic, the head of Amazon's auto division, sits down with Jefferson Graham to discuss the E-tailer's push to get Alexa and voice comma...

LA Auto Show - huge next stage in-dash infotainment systems

Publication Date: 2018-11-28

USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Chris Woodyard report on the latest trend in autos--giant in-dash entertainment systems that show detaile...

Big sales over, so is it too late to shop now?

Publication Date: 2018-11-27

The big Cyber Monday and Black Friday sales are behind us--so is it too late to shop and get deals? Jefferson Graham delivers the verdict ...

L.A. Auto Show Preview

Publication Date: 2018-11-27

USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Chris Woodyard preview the L.A. Auto Show, which opens 11/27 in Los Angeles on #TalkingTech.

Canon EOS R review

Publication Date: 2018-11-26

Jefferson Graham reviews the Canon EOS R, the first full-frame mirrorless camera from Canon, and it's answer to Sony, on TalkingTech. ...

ICYMI: The 2018 Tech Turkeys of the year

Publication Date: 2018-11-25

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham runs down his roster of the top tech turkeys of 2018 on #TalkingTech.

Facebook tops the top tech turkeys of 2018

Publication Date: 2018-11-24

Jefferson Graham runs down his annual roster of the top tech turkeys of the year, with Facebook in the no. 1 spot on #TalkingTech. ...

Apple Watch - I've changed my tune

Publication Date: 2018-11-23

In 2015, Jefferson Graham called the Apple Watch the tech turkey of the year. With the 4th edition of the Watch, he's changed his tune. Li...

For your Thanksgiving dinner--the Foodie app

Publication Date: 2018-11-21

If you're itching to take pictures of your Thanksgiving dinner, Jefferson Graham has the app for you. It's called Foodie and he'll tell yo...

Letters edition: What to buy, how to digitize?

Publication Date: 2018-11-20

We get letters: Listeners want to know about hot deals, buying a first guitar and digitizing old video tapes and photographs. Jefferson Gr...

YouTube adds feature films to view for free

Publication Date: 2018-11-19

Jefferson Graham reports on a new initiative from YouTube to offer 100 feature films to view for free, via ads, including the Rocky and Pi...

ICYMI: Talking Tech with Stan Lee

Publication Date: 2018-11-18

ICYMI: The late Stan Lee talked tech with us in 2012. A Talking Tech replay.

Weekend project: Backup, scan and save now

Publication Date: 2018-11-17

In the wake of those awful California fires, have you protected your important papers and memories with digital technology? If not, this i...

The new look of the Apple Stores

Publication Date: 2018-11-16

The flagship Apple Stores are being remade into retail locations that stress education first, sales second. Jefferson Graham takes a re-mo...

Black Friday deals we like

Publication Date: 2018-11-16

Jefferson Graham offers a guide to Black Friday deals for products he reviewed here on #TalkingTech.

Alexa, microwave me some popcorn

Publication Date: 2018-11-15

Jefferson Graham chats with USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig about Amazon's new Alexa enabled microwave on #TalkingTech.

Review: Amazon's no-monthly-fee DVR

Publication Date: 2018-11-14

Jefferson Graham reviews Amazon's new Fire TV Recast DVR, which has no monthly service fee, but won't work for cable or satellite, just ov...

More of our Stan Lee interview

Publication Date: 2018-11-13

We are still honoring the late, great Stan Lee here on #TalkingTech. Listen in on our extended interview from 2012, where the co-creator o...

The late Stan Lee talked tech with us

Publication Date: 2018-11-13

The late, great Stan Lee, creator of Spiderman and so many other iconic characters, talked tech with us in 2012. Jefferson Graham reaches ...

I actually like Facebook Portal, but with major reservations

Publication Date: 2018-11-12

Jefferson Graham offers his take on Facebook's new Portal video chat device, which has an always on camera and microphone in your home. To...

ICYMI: Your smartphone battery has less juice

Publication Date: 2018-11-11

ICYMI: The Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler joins Jefferson Graham to discuss why smartphone batteries have less power than they used to....

The high costs of repairing an Apple i-device

Publication Date: 2018-11-10

Jefferson Graham relays his story of the cracked Apple Watch, and the sky high prices charged for repair on the weekend edition of #Talkin...

ICYMI: How to get great photo prints from an app

Publication Date: 2018-11-09

ICYMI: We offer tips for how to get great photo prints from a smartphone app, on Talking Tech.

Game night @pop.in

Publication Date: 2018-11-08

The pop.in app pops out of beta with a new, nightly feature it calls Game Night, the ability for anyone who either be in the show, or play...

Facebook: No, Portal isn't a snooping device

Publication Date: 2018-11-07

Facebook's new video speaker, Portal, is set for release to stores, and no, the social network insists, it's not a device to monitor your ...

Listen to Chat Fiction on Tap

Publication Date: 2018-11-07

Caroline Lesley, an actress from Toronto, has created an original chat fiction show called 'Ditch Squad' that she calls a mix between 'Gos...

You're not going crazy - Amazon really does have way more ads now

Publication Date: 2018-11-06

Amazon has more than doubled the amount of sponsored ads over your product searches this year. Jefferson Graham explains why on #TalkingTe...

Facebook gets bad marks for 2018 elections

Publication Date: 2018-11-06

The votes aren't in yet, but let the finger pointing begin. A new study says that Facebook is still littered with foreign interference. Je...

Your smartphone battery really is weaker than before

Publication Date: 2018-11-05

This is for real. The smartphone battery of 2018 has less juice than previous editions. The Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler joins Jeffer...

ICYMI: Would you spend nearly $3,000 for a fancy iPad?

Publication Date: 2018-11-04

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham did the math, and once he souped up a fancy new iPad Pro, the total bill came to just under $2,800. Would you pay ...

Black Friday is just a few weeks away

Publication Date: 2018-11-03

The Black Friday tech deals are just a few weeks away--and there are still a few new tech powerhouse gadgets ready for a November debut. J...

Apple, I will miss your numbers

Publication Date: 2018-11-02

Apple said it won't reveal sales stats for its devices anymore. Jefferson Graham says he'll miss that, and look at the company different. ...

Flickr photo site announces unlimited storage for pros

Publication Date: 2018-11-01

Flickr, the photo sharing website owned by SmugMug, has some changes for paying members--unlimited storage, instead of a 1 terabyte cap. O...

Would you spend nearly $3K for a souped up iPad Pro?

Publication Date: 2018-10-31

Apple's new iPad Pro is the first tablet to top $1,000, but once you add in accessories, taxes and fees, the bill comes to over $2,700. Je...

Use app to find stuff @Walmart for holidays

Publication Date: 2018-10-30

Charisse Jones, USA TODAY's retail reporter, joins Jefferson Graham to tell about Wal-Mart's new holiday plans to find stuff with an app, ...

Do Ipads still matter?

Publication Date: 2018-10-29

On the eve of Apple's unveil of a new iPad and other Apple products, Jefferson Graham ponders whether the iPad still matters in a land of ...

ICYMI: Why I love Google Home Hub

Publication Date: 2018-10-28

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham explains why he's fallen in love with Google's new Home Hub video speaker.

Satellite customers cutting the most cords

Publication Date: 2018-10-27

DirecTV and Dish Network are losing more customers than cable TV, for good reason. Have you looked at their pricing recently? Jefferson Gr...

We get letters: how to get great prints made from smartphone

Publication Date: 2018-10-26

Jefferson Graham answers listeners questions. On today's episode: where to get great photo prints made from smartphone apps, on #TalkingTe...

Review: August Smart Lock Rocks

Publication Date: 2018-10-25

Jefferson Graham has joined the 21st century and gone keyless, by putting the August Smart Lock Pro on his frontdoor, and opening up via a...

How to get free audio and e-books from the library

Publication Date: 2018-10-24

USA TODAY contributor Marc Saltzman joins Jefferson Graham to tell how to borrow free audio and e-books from the library on Talking Tech. ...

Apple iPhone XR review with Ed Baig

Publication Date: 2018-10-23

USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on Apple's new iPhone XR, the lowest priced of its new premium phones, at $7...

Which e-commerce do you frequent that's NOT Amazon?

Publication Date: 2018-10-22

Jefferson Graham is working up a USA TODAY piece about e-commerce alternatives to Amazon and wants to know--where do you shop? Tune in for...

Google's new Home Hub - I love it!

Publication Date: 2018-10-22

Jefferson Graham reviews the new Google Home Hub, a talking speaker with video that doubles as a photo frame, TV viewer, speaker phone and...

ICYMI: Have guitar will travel - Talking Tech with Richard Smith

Publication Date: 2018-10-21

ICYMI: Talking Tech sat down with guitar picker Richard Smith for a chat about life--and technology on the road. One of host Jefferson Gra...

Our advice for Facebook: cut the losses and drop out

Publication Date: 2018-10-20

Jefferson Graham doesn't believe Facebook should go through and release the new Portal video chat device, due to too many privacy issues p...

Google Maps bring ETA support to app

Publication Date: 2018-10-19

Jefferson Graham reports on a fun new feature in Google Maps for iPhone users: ETA support, just like on the Lyft and Uber apps. ...

Apple's 3rd new iPhone of the year - the XR

Publication Date: 2018-10-19

Looking for a new iPhone? Apple has yet another new one awaiting your cold hard cash. Jefferson Graham runs down the pros and cons of the ...

Customer support--Samsung, Apple good, Microsoft very bad

Publication Date: 2018-10-18

Jefferson Graham offers consumer tips on dealing with customer service for devices on Talking Tech. Apple and Samsung get high marks, not ...

Facebook has another privacy fiasco in Portal

Publication Date: 2018-10-17

Facebook just admitted that its new video speaker, Portal, will monitor who we call and how often and sell the info to advertisers. That's...

Apple updates how we download our data

Publication Date: 2018-10-17

Jefferson Graham's report on the revised, updated Apple privacy website, which makes it easier to download the limited amount of data the ...

Amazon's new waterproof, and affordable Kindle

Publication Date: 2018-10-16

It's not just Alexa for Amazon, which started making its own products with the Kindle e-reader. Now, there's a new edition, and USA TODAT'...

Why Lyft drivers cancel rides on us

Publication Date: 2018-10-16

Jefferson Graham wanted to know why Lyft drivers recently accepted his ride, then canceled, with no explanation. So he reached out to Ippe...

Sears, where America once shopped for tech

Publication Date: 2018-10-15

Jefferson Graham and USA TODAY's Michelle Maltais remember buying tech gear from the once dominant Sears, which just announced it was fili...

Have guitar will travel--the only gear Richard Smith needs to keep running

Publication Date: 2018-10-15

Guitar player Richard Smith lives out of his car 70% of the year, touring the country gigging. He joins Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech t...

ICYMI: Tokyo tour of gadget oddities

Publication Date: 2018-10-14

ICYMI: Jefferson Graham's dispatch from Japan, on some of the useful, wacky and downright weird tech gadgets he saw on display.

Hey, Google, you're not trying to replace me – are you?

Publication Date: 2018-10-13

Google wants to make calls for us and screen them as well. Clearly it's looking to use its robotics to replace us. Jefferson Graham explai...

Tech #101: Change your smartphone passcode now. Thanks Kanye.

Publication Date: 2018-10-12

Kanye West just exposed his insanely easy to crack 000000 iPhone passcode to the world. Jefferson Graham reports on why having dumb passco...

Waze looks to change lanes as home for carpoolers

Publication Date: 2018-10-11

Waze, the popular navigation app, looks to shift directions as the home to connect carpoolers. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on Talking T...

Google says goodbye to telemarketers?

Publication Date: 2018-10-10

Along with new phones, a tablet and a new speaker, Google just unveiled an ambitious plan to scare away telemarketers. Jefferson Graham is...

The Speaker Wars - now with video

Publication Date: 2018-10-09

It's Google vs. Amazon vs. Facebook in what looks to be the hottest consumer tech battle of 2018--who puts a talking video display device ...

Tokyo Tour - tech innovations and oddities

Publication Date: 2018-10-09

Jefferson Graham is back from a week in Japan, and reports on tech innovations and oddities found in the world's biggest electronics shop,...

New Spiderman videogame a smash

Publication Date: 2018-10-08

USA TODAY's Mike Snider, filling in for vacationing Jefferson Graham, reports on the smash sales of the new edition of a Spiderman videoga...

ICYMI: Happy birthday Google

Publication Date: 2018-10-07

ICYMI: RichonTech's Rich DeMuro fills in for vacationing Jefferson Graham with a happy birthday greeting for Google on Talking Tech. ...

ICYMI: Long Exposure smartphone trick

Publication Date: 2018-10-06

ICYMI: From our series on smartphone photography tips: #6, the Long Exposure Trick. Jefferson Graham explains how to get long flowing wate...

What's up with those YouTube conspiracy videos?

Publication Date: 2018-10-05

Jefferson Graham talks with Jamie Cohen, a professor at Malloy College in New York about why YouTube thrives on conspiracy videos and seem...

Backup batteries instead of selfie sticks on vacation

Publication Date: 2018-10-04

Backup batteries have replaced selfie sticks as the consumer device local street hustlers want to sell to tourists. USA TODAY's Trevor Hug...

Ge Wang on Artful Design: Technology in Search of the Sublime.

Publication Date: 2018-10-03

Stanford University professor Ge Wang fills in for vacationing Jefferson Graham to discuss his new book, "Artful Design: Technology ...

Happy birthday Google

Publication Date: 2018-10-02

Google celebrates 20 years. Rich DeMuro, richontech.tv fills in for Jefferson Graham, who is on vacation to look back at 20 years of Googl...

What's on Netflix in October?

Publication Date: 2018-10-01

USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum sits in with Jefferson Graham to go over what's new on Netflix in October. Big highlight--a sequel to the "M...

ICYMI: Can Pandora mount a comeback?

Publication Date: 2018-09-30

Sirius XM is poised to swallow up the Pandora music service, the thumbs up, thumbs down guide to free Internet radio. The company has been...

Murphy Brown shows just how much the world has changed in 30 years

Publication Date: 2018-09-29

Murphy Brown is back, and in case you were wondering how the world has changed since we first met her in 1988, Jefferson Graham has the an...

8 tips for getting more followers on YouTube

Publication Date: 2018-09-28

Jefferson Graham has been speaking with Roberto Blake, who hosts daily videos on YouTube teaching how to get to the top of the charts. On ...

Nordstrom's answer to Amazon - a retail store with no merchandise

Publication Date: 2018-09-27

Jefferson Graham visits a new kind of retail store in Los Angeles, a 1,200 square foot Nordstrom outlet for e-shoppers to pick up and retu...

How do you feel about consent apps?

Publication Date: 2018-09-27

Jefferson Graham asks people in Hermosa Beach, California their thoughts on the new consent apps, where men and women record themselves sa...

Review --DJI Mavic 2 Drone as good as it gets

Publication Date: 2018-09-26

Jefferson Graham reviews the new Mavic 2 Pro drone, which he says is as goods as it gets. Listen to why he feels this way on Talking Tech....

Ring's new Alexa alarm, and Shark

Publication Date: 2018-09-26

Jamie Siminoff, the founder of the Ring video doorbell, was rejected by the Shark Tank show before reverting to his garage and founding th...

Can Pandora stage a Sirius XM comeback?

Publication Date: 2018-09-25

Pandora, one of the oldest music services, just got a $3.5 billion investment from satellite broadcaster Sirius XM. Can the company bounce...

The iPhone XS Max as a camera--worth the hype?

Publication Date: 2018-09-24

Jefferson Graham brought out the new iPhone XS Max for a camera phone shootout, comparing to last year's iPhone 8 Plus. How did the new on...

ICYMI: You calling the iPhone XS Max sexist?

Publication Date: 2018-09-23

Podcasters Christine Blackburn and Rachael O'Brien join Jefferson Graham to discuss the topic of the week--is the world's biggest iPhone, ...

Amazon is listening closer than ever

Publication Date: 2018-09-22

A store that monitors your every move. Clocks, microwaves and even a DVR that record your conversations after you awake it. Yup, get ready...

Hits and misses from Amazon event

Publication Date: 2018-09-21

Brett Kinsella from the Voicebot.ai website joins Jefferson Graham to discuss the hits and misses from Amazon's 2018 fall product lineup i...

Amazon brings Alexa to the car, DVR and new speakers

Publication Date: 2018-09-20

Amazon gave reporters sneak peeks at upcoming new products at company headquarters in Seattle. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on Talking T...

Review: I LOVE GoPro's steadier Hero7 Black

Publication Date: 2018-09-20

Jefferson Graham reviews the new GoPro Hero7 Black camera, which the company can provide steady shots as smooth as a drone. Can it really ...

Students sound off on new iPhones

Publication Date: 2018-09-20

Apple Watch review with Ed Baig

Publication Date: 2018-09-19

USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the 4th edition of the Apple Watch, on Talking Tech.

Is the new iPhone XS Max sexist?

Publication Date: 2018-09-18

Accompanying the release of the new 6.5 inch iPhone XS Max has been calls that Apple is being sexist with its new phone, leaving out women...

Best iOS12 feature --auto password manager

Publication Date: 2018-09-18

Jefferson Graham reveals his favorite feature of the iOS12 mobile operating system upgrade on Talking Tech - that would be the auto passwo...

Don't say stupid things in texts

Publication Date: 2018-09-17

Jefferson Graham has a public service announcement - don't put stupid things into texts and e-mails. Yes, again. On Talking Tech. ...

ICYMI: Hard drive solutions

Publication Date: 2018-09-16

In case you missed it, Jefferson Graham reports about hard drive failures and other alternatives for safer backup on Talking Tech. ...

The Watch that could save your life

Publication Date: 2018-09-15

The world's biggest, most expensive iPhone, or an update to a little used (compared to the phone) digital watch? Who knew the Apple Watch ...

The benefits of the dual SIM card

Publication Date: 2018-09-14

Consumers in other countries have had them for years. Now, with Apple offering dual SIM cards in upcoming iPhones, Jefferson Graham explai...

$1,450 for a new iPhone, or how about a 7?

Publication Date: 2018-09-13

The new top of the line iPhone, the XS Max, will cost you a cool $1,450, the most ever for an iPhone. For those on a budget, Jefferson Gra...

Meet the new iPhones - sorry, not excited

Publication Date: 2018-09-12

Jefferson Graham reports on the new iPhones introduced in Cupertino, California. His take--sorry Apple, not excited.

Covering an iPhone event

Publication Date: 2018-09-11

On the eve of the introduction of new iPhones, Jefferson Graham reports on what it's like to cover a high-octane Apple event on Talking T...

Hard Drive failure --solutions!

Publication Date: 2018-09-10

It's not a question of if a hard drive will fail, it's when, as Jefferson Graham relates on Talking Tech. So what to do! Tune in and liste...

Tech and disabilities

Publication Date: 2018-09-10

Facebook, Apple, Microsoft and other companies are working to better serve folks with disabilities via technology. USA TODAY's Edward C. B...

Trump vs. Apple --who is right?

Publication Date: 2018-09-09

Apple is concerned that President Donald Trump's tariffs will cause the prices of Apple products to dramatically rise. Trump has a solutio...

ICYMI: Don't buy a new iPhone until after 9/21

Publication Date: 2018-09-09

ICYMI: New iPhones are expected to go on sale Friday, 9/21 and when they do, the prices of older iPhone models will go down in price, by a...

Dear Tim Cook, I've got 5 things on my new iPhone wish list

Publication Date: 2018-09-08

Jefferson Graham reads his open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook on Talking Tech, outlining the five improvements he'd like to see on the next...

Part 2 with Norm MacDonald on Talking Tech

Publication Date: 2018-09-07

Part 2 of our chat with comedian Norm MacDonald, as he weighs in on Uber vs. Lyft and YouTube, on Talking Tech.

Talking Tech (and dating) with Norm MacDonald

Publication Date: 2018-09-07

Comedian Norm MacDonald has created a dating app, LOKO, with business partner Vivek Jain, and sits down with Jefferson Graham to tell why ...

More ways to see NFL games on phones this season

Publication Date: 2018-09-06

Football season kicks off 9/6, and there will be more ways to enjoy the action on our mobile phones, for free. USA TODAY's Mike Snider joi...

We get letters - cutting the cord WILL TOO save $$$$!

Publication Date: 2018-09-05

Many of you wrote in to debate my argument that while cutting the cord is a better TV viewing experience, the money savings aren't that gr...

Alexa, who's playing at Radio City tonight?

Publication Date: 2018-09-04

Amazon's voice-enabled Alexa can now tell you who's playing at a local concert venue, what time the show starts and when your favorite art...

Don't buy that new iPhone today--wait!

Publication Date: 2018-09-03

If you're thinking about buying a new iPhone today, or this week, please wait. You'll save money and get a better device, says Jefferson G...

Tech #101: Get safer smartphone passcode Now!

Publication Date: 2018-09-02

Jefferson Graham's tips for creating a safer, more secure six-digital smartphone passcode in a world of mobile banking and pay, on Talking...

ICYMI: The 1 min Photo Tip - the Magazine Selfie Trick

Publication Date: 2018-09-02

In case you missed it, Jefferson Graham offers another 60 second photo tip--the Magazine Selfie Trick. Listen on Talking Tech.

Let us say goodbye to the small smartphone

Publication Date: 2018-09-01

With the largest iPhones ever set to debut on September 12, Jefferson Graham says a fond farewell to a classic from another time, the smal...

Cord cutting won't really save you money -- but it's a better experience

Publication Date: 2018-08-31

Ditching cable won't really save money, thanks to rising internet prices and all those subscription services. But, argues Jefferson Graham...

Three reasons to try Mobile Pay? It's a life-changer

Publication Date: 2018-08-30

Jefferson Graham offers three reasons why, if you're not using mobile payment systems from Apple, Google and Samsung now, you should on Ta...

You've run out room on your phone - now what? Best storage options

Publication Date: 2018-08-29

What do when you run out of room on your smartphone? Jefferson Graham runs down the external cloud options for you on Talking Tech. ...

How the Google Search Rankings really work

Publication Date: 2018-08-28

In the wake of President Donald Trump's attack on Google for showing biased results in its index, Jefferson Graham explains how the search...

"Alexa, which of the 7 Echo speakers should I buy"

Publication Date: 2018-08-28

Confused by the multiple varieties of Amazon Echo speakers? Jefferson Graham runs down the choices for you on Talking Tech.

The next iPhones will be bigger than ever

Publication Date: 2018-08-27

Jefferson Graham previews the next crop of iPhones, which will be introduced in September, and are expected to be larger in screen size th...

ICYMI: Dreaming big with an Apple i-Car

Publication Date: 2018-08-26

If you didn't catch it earlier in the week, Jefferson Graham relays all the chatter about an Apple iCar that's the talk of Silicon Valley ...

How to deal with being throttled

Publication Date: 2018-08-25

Verizon's move to "throttle" a fire department trying to put out a fire has put the issue of throttling into the public arena. How to de...

Minute Photo Tip -- the Selfie Magazine trick

Publication Date: 2018-08-24

Jefferson Graham describes the Selfie Magazine trick, a way to make you look dramatically better in mid-afternoon self portraits, on Talki...

Hey Alexa, you're not no. 1 anymore

Publication Date: 2018-08-24

For the second quarter in a row, Google Home has outsold Amazon's Echo speaker. A year ago Amazon had a 88% market share in smart speakers...

The drone that zooms in from the sky

Publication Date: 2018-08-23

DJI just introduced two new drones, including one, aimed at photographers, that actually zooms in on subjects from the skies. Jefferson Gr...

NY Public Library goes digital with "Insta Stories"

Publication Date: 2018-08-23

The venerable New York Public Library has joined the digital revolution with "Insta Stories," bite-size versions of classic novels to be...

Let's find a better DVR for TVBOB

Publication Date: 2018-08-22

Our friend Bob is such a TV nerd, he subscribes to two TV providers, because that way he can have 2 DVRs. We have a better solution, on to...

GoPro in the classroom

Publication Date: 2018-08-21

Think of video in the classroom and smartphones and tablets probably come immediately to mind. But what about the tiny, durable GoPro? Jos...

Facebook now rating us on article complaints

Publication Date: 2018-08-21

In the latest on its bid to weed out fake news, Facebook has started rating the users who complain about articles. Jefferson Graham reveal...

iPhone 2018 - new features consumers want

Publication Date: 2018-08-21

Jefferson Graham speaks to consumers in Balboa Island, California about what new features they'd like to see in the next iPhones, on Talki...

Dream big - the Apple Car

Publication Date: 2018-08-20

Influential analyst Ming Chi-Kuo just gave more validity to long-standing reports that Apple was planning to launch a car of the future, a...

Smartphone video quality is on par with cameras - per FilmicPro

Publication Date: 2018-08-20

The quality from smartphones has gotten so good, that they now rival that of DSLRs, believes Neill Barham, the CEO of smartphone app Filmi...

ICYMI: Alex Jones still has Google, despite ban

Publication Date: 2018-08-19

In case you missed it, Alex Jones, the bad boy of the Internet, has been banned by Twitter, Apple, Facebook, YouTube and others, but he st...

Think of 5G for cable, not your smartphone

Publication Date: 2018-08-18

Verizon and AT&T are touting new 5G networks for faster wireless speed, but you should think of 5G initially, not for wireless, but th...

Elon Musk is falling apart

Publication Date: 2018-08-17

Embattled Tesla CEO Elon Musk is clearly falling apart. That's the impression given in an explosive New York Times interview with the tech...

What if Amazon owned movie theaters?

Publication Date: 2018-08-17

Bloomberg says Amazon seeks to buy the Landmark Theaters chain, which got us wondering. How would Amazon re-invent the movie-going experie...

Long Exposure Trick - Minute Photo Tip #5

Publication Date: 2018-08-16

From our series on smartphone photography tips: #6, the Long Exposure Trick. Jefferson Graham explains how to get long flowing water in yo...

Get wider w/accessory lens - Minute Photo Tip #4

Publication Date: 2018-08-16

Get more of the action in your smartphone photo with an accessory lens. On another edition of the Minute Photo Tips series, Jefferson Grah...

Alex Jones still has Google, despite the bans

Publication Date: 2018-08-15

Online conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been banned by YouTube, Facebook, Apple and other online platforms, but he still has Google and ...

Amazon's Fire TV Edition a Cord Cutter's Dream

Publication Date: 2018-08-15

The new Alexa enabled Fire TV Edition from Amazon is a cord-cutter's dream TV, when Alexa works. It does less than Amazon promises out of ...

The costs of JUUL are less; one reason e-cigs on rise

Publication Date: 2018-08-14

Jefferson Graham looks at the costs of e-cigarettes vs. analog, per a new study that explains why JUUL's USB drive looking e-cigs have cau...

Meet Paul Shirley and his Stories he tells on dates

Publication Date: 2018-08-14

Former NBA pro Paul Shirley has a new podcast about dating, "Stories I tell on Dates," and he fills Jefferson Graham in on the new show,...

Angry mobs destroying e-Scooters in LA

Publication Date: 2018-08-13

Angry mobs, upset about scooters left on city streets and pedestrians getting hit, have turned on e-scooters from Bird and Lime and are de...

Ditch Digital Zoom, crop instead: Minute Photo Tip #3

Publication Date: 2018-08-12

Jefferson Graham's third 2 Minute Photowalk Tip for smartphones. Ditch the digital zoom, and crop instead. He explains how on this episode...

Ditch Digital Zoom, crop instead: 2 minute Photowalk Tip #3

Publication Date: 2018-08-12

Jefferson Graham's third 2 Minute Photowalk Tip for smartphones. Ditch the digital zoom, and crop instead. He explains how on this episode...

Creating the Lionel Richie Playlist : part 3

Publication Date: 2018-08-12

We asked Lionel Richie to pick the definitive playlist of his songs, and he responds right here on #TalkingTech.

Get out your S Pens - here comes the fall tech products

Publication Date: 2018-08-11

The launch of the new Samsung Note 9 kicks off tech buying season. Jefferson Graham previews what's next, in iPhones, Pixels, Echo speaker...

Part 2 with Lionel Richie: how streaming $$$ compares to CDs

Publication Date: 2018-08-10

Part 2 with legendary entertainer Lionel Richie's Talking Tech interview--his thoughts on how streaming revenues compares to the earlier d...

Talking Tech with Lionel Richie, part 1

Publication Date: 2018-08-10

Legendary entertainer Lionel Richie sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to discuss his passion for technology, and his investment ...

The $1K Samsung Note 9 is bigger than an iPhone X and has longer battery

Publication Date: 2018-08-09

Jefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais from USA TODAY weigh in on the new Samsung Note 9, which is bigger than the iPhone and potentially e...

Even Greater Smartphone Photo tips #2: Working the Camera

Publication Date: 2018-08-09

Jefferson Graham offers five tips in this second edition of the Even Greater Smartphone Photo tips series, from lighting and timing, to ho...

Work at Home with Amazon

Publication Date: 2018-08-08

Features we want to see in Samsung Note 9

Publication Date: 2018-08-08

Michelle Maltais, USA TODAY's consumer editor, sits in with Jefferson Graham to reveal the new features she wants to see on the upcoming S...

The Mattress Wars

Publication Date: 2018-08-07

USA TODAY's Nathan Boney joins Jefferson Graham to report on the tug of war between traditional mattress retailers and the explosion of be...

Preview: Samsung's new mega Note 9 phone

Publication Date: 2018-08-07

Could this be the end of the line for the Samsung Note? Jefferson Graham previews Samsung's new Note 9 phone, which Korean media says coul...

Alex Jones banned online - right or wrong?

Publication Date: 2018-08-06

Online provocateur Alex Jones has been banned by YouTube, Facebook and Apple, after weeks of critics calling for the companies do so. But ...

Even Greater Smartphone Photos tips #1 - Know the camera

Publication Date: 2018-08-06

Jefferson Graham offers a series of tips on how to get even greater smartphone photos on #TalkingTech. Tip #1: know the camera. For more i...

ICYMI: How to stop Spotify from snooping on you

Publication Date: 2018-08-05

In case you missed it, USA TODAY's Ashley Wong sits in with Jefferson Graham to explain how to change Spotify settings and stop the music ...

The Influencer Code: How to crack it!

Publication Date: 2018-08-05

Fitness expert Amanda Russell and social media whiz Cynthia Lieberman tell Jefferson Graham about how you too can get paid by brands to sh...

ICYMI: Why teachers and parents are furious at JUUL

Publication Date: 2018-08-04

It looks like a flash drive. And it acts like one too. It needs to be plugged into USB to recharge. But it's not for backup, but instead a...

Mobile Pay got a boost this week, but still has ways to go

Publication Date: 2018-08-04

Mobile pay got a huge boost this week when CVS and 7-Eleven said it would start offering Apple Pay to its customers. But the concept of wa...

Talking Tech with USA TODAY's new consumer tech editor

Publication Date: 2018-08-03

Michelle Maltais, USA TODAY's new consumer tech editor, sits in with Jefferson Graham to talk tech and mutual tech interests on Talking Te...

"Thanks a trillion" Apple to the iPhone

Publication Date: 2018-08-02

Apple on August 2, 2018 became the first U.S. company worth a trillion dollars. The iPhone and Tim Cook's brilliance got it there--but bef...

JUUL looks like a flash drive, but it's actually full of nicotine

Publication Date: 2018-08-02

USA TODAY's Ryan Suppe and Ashley Wing join Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the new e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive.

Samsung's new Galaxy S4 tablet has a marketing challenge

Publication Date: 2018-08-01

Samsung's new Galaxy S4 tablet will cost upwards of $800 with accessories, and looks to compete with the no. 1 tablet, the Apple iPad. USA...

How to stop Spotify from snooping on you

Publication Date: 2018-08-01

Spotify lists everything you listen to publicly. Unless, that is, you change your settings. USA TODAY's Ashley Wong sits in with Jefferson...

You don't have to spend $800 & up on an iPhone

Publication Date: 2018-07-31

With new iPhones set for an expected September debut, Jefferson Graham argues that you don't need a shiny, new state-of-the-art iPhone. He...

How the Sheildon case saved my iPhone

Publication Date: 2018-07-30

Jefferson Graham recants the story of the Sheildon case that saved his iPhone 8 Plus from being crushed by hundreds of cars in downtown Lo...

Alexa, what can the Sonos Soundbar do for my TV?

Publication Date: 2018-07-29

Jefferson Graham plugged the Sonos Beam soundbar into his TV, expecting lots of Alexa features for watching TV. The sound is great, but Al...

Cutting the cord review - Mohu Glide antenna

Publication Date: 2018-07-28

Jefferson Graham reviews the $90 antenna that works indoors, picks up 60 channels, and could eliminate the monthly cable TV bill. So what'...

Hey Siri, you're almost as smart as Google. Really!

Publication Date: 2018-07-27

A new survey from Loup Ventures found Siri a close, close no. 2 in accuracy to Google, with Alexa way behind. How is this possible? Gene M...

Flippy has a new gig —@Dodger Stadium

Publication Date: 2018-07-26

Flippy, the burger flipping robot, has a new gig, @Dodger Stadium, making chicken tenders and tater tots for up to 50,000 rabid baseball f...

What's on Netflix in August?

Publication Date: 2018-07-26

USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum visits Talking Tech to brief Jefferson Graham and the Talking Tech audience about what's playing on Netflix i...

Move over scooters - eSkates are here

Publication Date: 2018-07-25

Scooters are so yesterday. Now, Jefferson Graham reports about the latest from Segway, an e_Skate, which attaches to the bottom of your fe...

Move over scooters - eSkate's are here

Publication Date: 2018-07-25

Scooters are so yesterday. Now, Jefferson Graham reports about the latest from Segway, an e_Skate, which attaches to the bottom of your fe...

Tech #101: Don't use licensed music in your videos

Publication Date: 2018-07-24

Anoher edition of Tech #101: why using licensed music in a video for a business can create havoc for your company, and get you booted from...

Nine startups Amazon just enlisted to help with Alexa

Publication Date: 2018-07-24

Meet the nine tech startups just accepted into the Amazon Alexa Fund, which invests in startups exploring voice computing technology. One ...

Would you buy a product that expired within a year? Tile's bluetooth problem

Publication Date: 2018-07-23

Tile, the popular bluetooth tracker, is beloved by customers who swear by it. They also swear at it. Jefferson Graham explains why, and pr...

1 star for the Amazon Echo? You've got to be kidding.

Publication Date: 2018-07-23

Sorry Talking Tech fans, but the Amazon Echo, Fire TV stick and Sonos One may not be perfect, but they do not deserve 1 star reviews on Am...

Inside Fortnite, Inc.

Publication Date: 2018-07-22

Turning the tables on Jefferson Graham - reporting Alexa

Publication Date: 2018-07-21

USA TODAY Tech editor Laura Mandaro turns the tables on Talking Tech host Jefferson Graham to ask about what it's like reporting stories o...

Tech shoppers on Amazon are a really tough bunch

Publication Date: 2018-07-20

Companies getting roasted on Amazon shouldn't be that concerned--they're in good company. Reviewers are very picky and petty. Jefferson Gr...

Look up - All about those crazy flying cars

Publication Date: 2018-07-20

Jefferson Graham reports on plans to bring flying cars to a neighborhood near you on Talking Tech.

We get letters: crazy pitches and fan mail

Publication Date: 2018-07-19

We get some pretty crazy pitches here at Talking Tech. Jefferson Graham two new ones (just try and make sense of them) along with two new ...

Zuck: Holocaust & Sandy Hook denials OK on Facebook

Publication Date: 2018-07-19

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg won't take down holocaust deniers or conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. He revealed in an interview his true fee...

What EU's $5 billion Google fine means to you

Publication Date: 2018-07-18

The European Union just fined Google $5 billion for anti-competitive behavior relating to its Android mobile operating system. How does it...

How to fix Netflix's subscriber problem

Publication Date: 2018-07-18

Netflix's subscriber numbers are lower than expected, which has led many to wonder if the rise to the top has peaked for the streaming ser...

Amazon: why we need to shop elsewhere

Publication Date: 2018-07-17

After the disaster of Prime Day, the Amazon website crashing and not being able to keep up with demand, we need to help the e-tailer and s...

Beyond Alexa, Amazon Prime Day $5 off here, $10 there

Publication Date: 2018-07-16

Amazon's Prime Day started with a thud - a website that was down for 3 hours and counting. And while there were great deals for Amazon pro...

Amazon Prime Day - what you need to know

Publication Date: 2018-07-16

Amazon Prime Day, that made up holiday of supposed bargains, is set for 7/16 and 7/17. Jefferson Graham reports on what you need to know a...

Weekend tech wrap for 7/14: new Macs, Twitter purge

Publication Date: 2018-07-15

Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech headlines for the week ending 7/14 on Talking Tech, led by new Apple Mac laptops and a purge by Tw...

Meet the most anti-tech guy ever - writer Mike Reiss

Publication Date: 2018-07-14

Mike Reiss doesn't have a cell phone, grudgingly got onto Twitter, and wouldn't know a Facebook if it hit him in the face. He explains why...

Shopping sucks with Alexa -- but we have tips to make experience better

Publication Date: 2018-07-13

Shopping for stuff with Alexa is quite challenging. Jefferson Graham outlines the issues with voice shopping, and offers some tips for fol...

The comedy of tweets with Mike Reiss of The Simpsons

Publication Date: 2018-07-13

Mike Reiss, a longtime writer for the Simpsons TV show, explains the art of writing tweets as comedy, and reads some of his best humorous ...

Apple updates Mac line - we've got the scoop

Publication Date: 2018-07-12

Apple just updated the MacBook Pro line with two very pricey new computers. Jefferson Graham previews, and has fills in TalkingTech listen...

Facebook News --what's that all about?

Publication Date: 2018-07-12

Jefferson Graham wonders why Facebook is getting so heavily invested in a new slate of news programs from the likes of Anderson Cooper and...

How bad is UNREAL Mobile's $10 monthly wireless plan? Surprisingly good.

Publication Date: 2018-07-11

Jefferson Graham checks out UNREAL Mobile's $10 monthly wireless plan, believed to be the lowest anywhere, to see how bad it could be. His...

How Selfies changed a Hollywood neighborhood

Publication Date: 2018-07-11

Jefferson Graham reports on the dramatic changes to the Beachwood Canyon community, in terms of traffic and complaints by neighbors, that ...

iOS App Store @10 - how apps changed our lives

Publication Date: 2018-07-10

Without apps, there's no Uber, Tinder, Instagram or Google Maps. The iOS App Store turned 10 on July 10th and Jefferson Graham looks back ...

How to prevent Google from knowing everything about you

Publication Date: 2018-07-10

Google knows more about you than you probably even realize. Jefferson Graham runs down the categories, and ponders the use of a VPN servic...

Five tips for how to create a self-published book

Publication Date: 2018-07-09

Rich DeMuro, the author of the newly published "101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone," offers five more tips--on how to create a self-publ...

101 Tips for getting more from your iPhone

Publication Date: 2018-07-08

Even if you think you know the iPhone inside and out, Rich DeMuro would beg to differ. The host of the KTLA TV Tech Smart segment has jus...

Weekend wrap: Reading YOUR Gmail, Samsung snafu

Publication Date: 2018-07-07

Rich DeMuro from Richontech.TV joins Jefferson Graham to go over the big tech stories of the week ending 07/6/2018, highlighted by all tho...

Part 2 with Phil Rosenthal - season 2 of "Somebody Feed Phil"

Publication Date: 2018-07-06

In part 2 of our chat with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal, the star of the "Somebody Feed Phil," series previews the second season of his trav...

Tech tuneup with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal

Publication Date: 2018-07-06

Phil Rosenthal, the host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," talks his tech tuneup, his new http://www.philrosenthalworld.com website and...

The iPhone may get new colors in the fall

Publication Date: 2018-07-05

Apple is expected to reach beyond the traditional white and black with new hues for the iPhone in the fall. Jefferson Graham has the scoop...

How to get the best deals for Amazon Prime Day

Publication Date: 2018-07-05

Jefferson Graham runs down tips on how to get the best deals for Amazon Prime Day, set for Monday July 16th, on Talking Tech.

Facebook is the most downloaded IOS app ever--what else makes the list?

Publication Date: 2018-07-04

What are the most downloaded apps of all time, and how many apps do we open daily? The market research firm AppAnnie just compiled a chart...

How to take great travel photos

Publication Date: 2018-07-04

Now that summer is officially here, Jefferson Graham offers tips for taking great travel photos on Talking Tech.

What's streaming on Netflix and Amazon in July

Publication Date: 2018-07-03

Jefferson Graham runs down new highlights for Netflix in July, including new seasons of "Orange is the New Black" and Jerry Seinfeld's \...

Fireworks - tips on getting great July 4 shots

Publication Date: 2018-07-02

Jefferson Graham offers his tips for how to get great fireworks shots on your smartphone for July 4th, on Talking Tech.

JB Smoove - Talking Tech Rewind

Publication Date: 2018-07-01

We reach into the vault to replay our memorable interview with "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" JB Smoove on Talking Tech.

Lewis Black on Talking Tech - Rewind

Publication Date: 2018-06-30

A replay of one of our favorite all-time Talking Tech interviews, with acerbic comedian Lewis Black.

We've got the Maltins on the Movies

Publication Date: 2018-06-30

Leonard and Jessie Maltin talk about their father/daughter podcast, where the longtime movie critic and buff joins forces with his offspri...

How to avoid phishing scans - Tech #101

Publication Date: 2018-06-29

Jefferson Graham offers reminders on how to avoid phishing scams on #TalkingTech.

Talking Tech with Gilbert Gottfried

Publication Date: 2018-06-28

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried joins Jefferson Graham over the phone from a Chicago hotel room to talk his Amazing, Colossal podcast on Talkin...

Mastering Instagram with Sue Bryce

Publication Date: 2018-06-27

Photographer Sue Bryce tells how to grow your Instagram with more followers and likes on Talking Tech.

Travel photography - what's in my bag?

Publication Date: 2018-06-26

As Jefferson Graham heads out on the open road, he lets listeners in on what travel photo gear he brought along for the July 4th holiday o...

Why I believe Spotify is the best music service

Publication Date: 2018-06-25

Jefferson Graham explains why he believes Spotify is the best overall music subscription service, better than Apple Music, Google Play Mus...

Immigration and tech - a personal note

Publication Date: 2018-06-24

Jefferson Graham talks about the huge role immigration has had for him, as well as that iPhone, Android, Echo or Fire TV device on Talking...

Weekend wrap -- wireless deals & more

Publication Date: 2018-06-23

Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech stories of the week on Talking Tech, highlighted by a great new wireless deal.

Meet Binging with Babish's Andrew Rae

Publication Date: 2018-06-22

Andrew Rae has a unique concept among YouTubers--celebrate cooking and show how to make food popularized in movies. Jefferson Graham speak...

After "tough" year, surprise: YouTube is bigger than ever

Publication Date: 2018-06-22

Neal Mohan, the chief product officer for YouTube, talks about the "tough" year the video network has had with advertisers and rogue cre...

Make a bank deposit, and you're in for a sweepstakes

Publication Date: 2018-06-21

Matt Cohen, the CEO of Grand.co., a new savings app with a twist, visits Jefferson Graham to explain his concept of automatic savings = a ...

Just $10 a month for monthly wireless service--UnrealMobile's catch?

Publication Date: 2018-06-20

The folks behind low-cost wireless service FreedomPop have a new $10 a month mobile plan with unlimited talk and texting, and 1 GB of high...

Alexa, are you really listening to me in a hotel room?

Publication Date: 2018-06-20

Amazon announced a new alliance to bring Echo connected speakers into hotel rooms by Marriott over the summer. You can ask for pool hours,...

Google wants to double podcast audience with new app

Publication Date: 2018-06-19

Google has finally joined the audio revolution with a new app, Google Podcasts. Product manager Zack Reneau-Wedeen joins Jefferson Graham ...

Why would anyone be a Verizon Wireless customer?

Publication Date: 2018-06-19

Why would anyone in their right mind continue paying for Verizon Wireless, when it charges more than competitors? Jefferson Graham weighs ...

Apple's entertainment push - Oprah, Speilberg, Reese

Publication Date: 2018-06-18

Jefferson Graham reports on Apple's entertainment push for what's expected to be a new streaming service, with deals with Hollywood royalt...

Week in review: media mergers, Apple + Oprah, YouTube

Publication Date: 2018-06-17

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech stories with USA TODAY's Laura Mandaro and Edward C. Baig on Talking Tech.

From Brooklyn to VidCon: Rafi Fine, the new media mogul

Publication Date: 2018-06-16

Rafi Fine, best known for his work with brother Benny as the Fine Bros., tells about his travels from Brooklyn to 10 billion video views o...

Living the YouTube travel dream with Yellow Productions

Publication Date: 2018-06-15

Chris Raney's Yellow Productions travel channel on YouTube has brought him to Japan, Hawaii and other exotic locations. Jefferson Graham t...

Father's Day tech ideas - gimbal, drone, soundbar & portraits

Publication Date: 2018-06-14

Jefferson Graham runs down his last-minute tech gift ideas for the dad in your life, including which gimbal, drone or camera to buy, and h...

Tile horror stories

Publication Date: 2018-06-13

Bryan Alexander always swore by the Tile bluetooth lost item tracker--until he lost his $500 Chevy Volt keys. He reveals his solution for ...

Even more Facebook Memories are coming your way

Publication Date: 2018-06-12

Facebook plans to pour on the reminders about when you became an online friend with someone, and what you posted on a specific date throug...

Ready to watch TV on Facebook?

Publication Date: 2018-06-11

Facebook is looking to bring TV viewers to the social network with a new investment in the little-seen Watch initiative, hiring big-name T...

Weekend tech headline wrap --WWDC, goodbye Yahoo Messenger

Publication Date: 2018-06-10

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines for the week ending June 9th, highlighted by Apple's WWDC conference, the new Ama...

Why you should switch to Sprint now - for $15 monthly

Publication Date: 2018-06-09

Jefferson Graham reports on Sprint's new, unheard of limited time $15 a month promotion for wireless service and compares it to other low-...

Photographing the Hawaii volcano

Publication Date: 2018-06-08

USA TODAY staff photographer Robert Hanashiro joins Jefferson Graham to discuss the challenge of photographing the massive Kīlauea volcano...

Two new ones for the living room from Amazon and Sonos

Publication Date: 2018-06-08

Amazon and Sonos are eying the living room with new tech products for June and July, an Alexa box for the TV and a new soundbar that respo...

Bird - the coolest gadget we've seen in 2018

Publication Date: 2018-06-07

The Bird electric scooter is hands down the coolest gadget Jefferson Graham has seen in 2018. He explains why--and the pitfalls with the h...

Can we really kick tech addiction?

Publication Date: 2018-06-06

USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on Apple's new tools to curb our tech addiction in iOS12, the fall mobile op...

Apple wants to stop Facebook from tracking you

Publication Date: 2018-06-05

Facebook tracks your every move via Like and Share buttons, and Apple doesn't like it. It's introducing new tools in operating system upgr...

Apple to bring parental controls, group video chats to new IOS

Publication Date: 2018-06-04

Jefferson Graham previews Apple's update to the mobile operating system update, IOS12, coming in the fall, but sneak peeked June 4 at the ...

Music smackdown - Siri v. Alexa v. Google

Publication Date: 2018-06-04

Jefferson Graham posed 40 questions to Alexa, Siri and Google on the HomePod, Echo and Google Home speakers, to find out which one was the...

Sonos--the best connected speaker on the market

Publication Date: 2018-06-03

Jefferson Graham reports on his favorite all-around connected speaker, the Sonos One, and why it beats the pants off the Apple HomePod, Am...

WWDC Apple preview - new software for iPhones

Publication Date: 2018-06-02

Jefferson Graham previews Apple's WWDC developer conference, and what to look for in new software updates for the iPhone and iPad on Talki...

Review: Canon M50 for Father Day Vlogger

Publication Date: 2018-06-01

Jefferson Graham reviews the new Canon M50 camera, a cool, compact alternative to a smartphone, a good potential gift for that Father Day ...

Consumer Reports takes on Elon Musk

Publication Date: 2018-05-31

Elon Musk didn't like his review of a new Tesla in Consumer Reports, so he called and said he could fix a brake issue--and used software t...

Code conference - Silicon Valley grows up

Publication Date: 2018-05-31

Tim Bradshaw from Financial Times joins Jefferson Graham to report on the exclusive Code tech conference, where the recurring theme from F...

VidCon is coming - a preview of video celebration

Publication Date: 2018-05-30

VidCon, the annual gathering of online video creators for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere is around the corner, starting June 20t...

Photobombing Route 66 with Rick Sammon

Publication Date: 2018-05-30

Rick Sammon and his wife Susan just got the dream assignment--drive up and down Route 66 in New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada, photograph wha...

Social media update #307 — don't say stupid things online

Publication Date: 2018-05-29

Jefferson Graham's social media update, courtesy of Roseanne Barr — don't say stupid things online. They can end your career.

How to listen to Alexa's recordings of you

Publication Date: 2018-05-29

Amazon records you when you use the "wake word" Alexa. Jefferson Graham tells how to listen to all those recordings on #TalkingTech ...

Steer clear of Google's Back up and Sync - it's evil!

Publication Date: 2018-05-28

Google says it's Back up and Sync tool is designed to make automatic backups from your computer to the cloud. But no, says Jefferson Graha...

Tech memories of 2018

Publication Date: 2018-05-28

Jefferson Graham runs down the tech highlights, so far, of 2018, highlighted by robots and privacy concerns on TalkingTech.

Flippy is back, and working this time

Publication Date: 2018-05-27

Flippy, the hamburger flipping robot, is back, and working this time, after a botched debut. Jefferson Graham checks in with the robot, it...

Worried about Alexa recording your chats? We have a solution

Publication Date: 2018-05-26

It was every Amazon Echo owner's nightmare, when Alexa passed on a kitchen conversation. Jefferson Graham has some tips about what to do t...

How Russians kept targeting US voters after the election on Facebook

Publication Date: 2018-05-25

Even after the election of Donald Trump, Russian meddling in U.S, affairs continued on Facebook. USA TOIDAY investigated and tech editor L...

Going cashless with Circle Pay's Jeremy Allaire

Publication Date: 2018-05-25

Jeremy Allaire, the founder of the Circle digital payment app, discusses a cashless future with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. ...

Get money back on hotels and flight delays with Service

Publication Date: 2018-05-24

Michael Schneider, the founder of Service, tells how to save money with lower hotel rates and flight delays with his app, which now has a ...

Rating the music services: Apple, Amazon, Spotify & YouTube

Publication Date: 2018-05-23

Jefferson Graham compares the pros and cons of the big four music subscription services: Spotify, Apple, Amazon and the new YouTube Music ...

Maybe Siri will be smarter this year, but....

Publication Date: 2018-05-22

Yesterday, we told you how Apple was teasing a new voice, smarts and looks for Siri on the eve of the 2018 Worldwide Developer's Conferenc...

Review: YouTube's revamped Music app is work in progress

Publication Date: 2018-05-22

Jefferson Graham reviews YouTube's revamped Music service, which looks to take on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Prime Unlimited with one...

Preview: crazy new 4D Hydrogen smartphone

Publication Date: 2018-05-22

Jefferson Graham previews the pricey, but innovative new RED Hydrogen One phone, which shows your photos and videos in holographic style 4...

Apple's 2018 promise: a smarter Siri with a new voice

Publication Date: 2018-05-21

Stop us if you've heard this one before--every June for the past 5 years, Apple has promised a new, better Siri, and it's set to make the ...

How to master Google: SEO expert explains all

Publication Date: 2018-05-21

Rob Greer, an expert in the odd science known as SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, offers tips on how to get your website to the top of ...

How to get to the top of Google: SEO expert explains all

Publication Date: 2018-05-21

Rob Greer, an expert in the odd science known as SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, offers tips on how to get your website to the top of ...

Mastering Instagram success with Pete Halverson

Publication Date: 2018-05-21

Uber Manhattan Beach photographer Pete Halverson talks about the art of getting more people to like your photos on Instagram with Jefferso...

Recap: Google's confusing week

Publication Date: 2018-05-20

Google made so many changes this week, to Google Drive, YouTube Red and Google Play Music. Jefferson Graham recaps the confusion on Talkin...

Lessons of Tesla Autopilot snafu--pay attention

Publication Date: 2018-05-19

USA TODAY's Marco della Cava joins Jefferson Graham to explain what went wrong with that recent Tesla crash in Salt Lake City and the peri...

Prom season - tips on how to get great photos

Publication Date: 2018-05-18

With many high school Proms set for the weekend, Jefferson Graham checks in with high school seniors for their best tips and tricks for g...

YouTube's new song - playing tunes it knows you like

Publication Date: 2018-05-18

YouTube looks to take on Spotify, Apple Music and others with subscription mix that has a twist--Google knows what you do all day, and wil...

Kevin Nealon takes his comedian pals on hikes for YouTube

Publication Date: 2018-05-17

Comedian Kevin Nealon tells Jefferson Graham how he produces his YouTube series Hiking with Kevin by holding a selfie stick and an iPhone ...

Kevin Nealon takes comedian pals on hikes for YouTube

Publication Date: 2018-05-17

Comedian Kevin Nealon tells Jefferson Graham how he produces his YouTube series Hiking with Kevin by holding a selfie stick and an iPhone ...

Alexa, how can I listen to Prime Music on my Echo?

Publication Date: 2018-05-16

In part 2 of our spotlight on Amazon Music, Steve Boom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to...

Laurel vs. Yanny? - you decide

Publication Date: 2018-05-16

The internet is abuzz with a Twitter post asking people what they're hearing - is it Laurel or Yanny? We went out and asked passerbys to w...

Pro tips: fun stuff you can do with Alexa and Amazon Music

Publication Date: 2018-05-16

In part 2 of our spotlight on Amazon Music, Steve Bloom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham t...

Breaking it down - features of Amazon Prime Music vs. Music Unlimited

Publication Date: 2018-05-15

Steve Boom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham for the first of a multi-part interview, to ex...

Newsflash: prices lowered for online storage

Publication Date: 2018-05-14

Jefferson Graham reports on new lower prices for online storage from Google, and how it stacks up to rivals Dropbox, iCloud, Microsoft and...

Soon you'll be able to colorize black and white photos with 1 click

Publication Date: 2018-05-14

Google will introduce later this year a new tool to instantly colorize an old black and white photo, within seconds, with just one click. ...

Printer update - my Brother ink lasted 10 months

Publication Date: 2018-05-13

Jefferson Graham updates listeners on his favorite purchase of 2017--a Brother printer and how the ink lasted a full ten months, on #Talki...

Why Google wants to take over all your boring chores

Publication Date: 2018-05-12

Google can do a lot of things for us, like finishing our e-mails with auto replies and keeping us company via the Google Home speaker. But...

Mother's Day - it's pretty much too late to order flowers online

Publication Date: 2018-05-11

Jefferson Graham reports that you still have time to get flowers to Mom for Sunday via the online florists. But they probably won't be ros...

What does Trevor pack in his bag?

Publication Date: 2018-05-10

USA TODAY's Trevor Hughes is an always on the go reporter who just returned from coverings in Hawaii and the California desert. Jefferson ...

Followup: more on Google's robot callers

Publication Date: 2018-05-10

Google's announcement that it had created a robot to make automated calls for reservations to hair salons and restaurants opens so many qu...

BeLive says live is alive and well

Publication Date: 2018-05-09

Daniel Mayer and Tzafrir Rehan, the founders of BeLiveTV, a service for broadcasting talk shows on Facebook, says live video is alive and ...

Google's scary new plan to have robots call your business

Publication Date: 2018-05-09

Google's latest: beginning this summer, it's going to deploy computers to make calls on your behalf to set up appointments for hair salons...

Rating the assistants: Google wins our survey

Publication Date: 2018-05-08

Jefferson Graham asked 150 questions to Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant to see which ones provide the most correct answers. On Talking Te...

Behind Tesla's crazy earnings call with Gene Munster

Publication Date: 2018-05-07

Gene Munster, an investor and analyst with Loup Ventures, fills in for Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech, weighing in on Tesla's recent cra...

Sunday 05/05 tech wrap - Facebook, Twitter, MoviePass

Publication Date: 2018-05-06

The tech news headlines of the week, led by Facebook's new dating service, Twitter's password woes and an update to the MoviePass offer. U...

Five ways T-Mobile has improved our lives

Publication Date: 2018-05-05

Jefferson Graham reports on massive cost savings by switching to T-Mobile, and in the wake of the proposed merger with Sprint, the five wa...

What the T-Mobile/Sprint merger will mean for you

Publication Date: 2018-05-04

USA TODAY's Eli Blumenthal and Edward C. Baig guest host for Jefferson Graham, and weigh in on the proposed T-Mobile/Sprint wireless merge...

The great backwards Selfie tip

Publication Date: 2018-05-03

Talking Tech checks in with photographer Anthony Quintano for a great ti...

Would you trust your dating profile with Facebook?

Publication Date: 2018-05-02

Jefferson Graham reports on the 5 highlights of the Facebook F8 developer conference, starting with that new dating app the social network...

Facebook brings Augmented Reality to Messenger

Publication Date: 2018-05-01

Augmented reality apps have yet to really take off--but that's not stopping Facebook from bring animated images that mix with real life on...

Facebook & 5,000 app developers @F8 - preview

Publication Date: 2018-05-01

Facebook looks to reverse weeks of bad press at its F8 conference for app developers with a peek into the future that is perhaps not as cr...

I downloaded my personal info from Apple

Publication Date: 2018-04-30

Like he did with Facebook and Google, Jefferson Graham downloaded the personal information Apple had collected on him. He reports his find...

Weekend news wrap - Gmail, Spectacles, Amazon Key

Publication Date: 2018-04-29

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines for the week ending 04/28, led by Google's new Gmail update, the return of Snapch...

Hey kids --YouTube, FB & Amazon want you, now

Publication Date: 2018-04-28

This was the week that YouTube, Amazon and Facebook all unleashed a new set of parental controls on kid oriented products. Joining USA TOD...

Is Amazon Prime worth an extra $20 yearly?

Publication Date: 2018-04-27

Amazon just announced a $20 price increase for Amazon Prime membership. Is it worth it? And at what point, if any, would you say "enough ...

Meet Snapchat Spectacles 2.0

Publication Date: 2018-04-27

Snapchat just released the second edition of the Spectacles video glasses, smaller, more expensive, water resistant and more photo centric...

Inside Google's radical G-mail re-think

Publication Date: 2018-04-26

Google has confirmed it's radical rethink about how to use Gmail in 2018. Jefferson Graham explains the new tools on Talking Tech. ...

Meet Theresa Chong 's Chewable Structures

Publication Date: 2018-04-25

Theresa Chong is a former civil engineer who's taken her love of science to food, building edible replicas of the Eiffel Tower, the Family...

YouTube says the machines are working

Publication Date: 2018-04-24

YouTube says its use of machines to get rid of "violative" content is working--but it still has a long ways to go to clean up its act, s...

Amazon can open your car trunk to deliver packages

Publication Date: 2018-04-24

The latest from Amazon: a new program to deliver packages direct to your car trunk--without you even being there. Elizabeth Weise from USA...

How to get great prom photos

Publication Date: 2018-04-23

Jefferson Graham interviews high school seniors about their best tips and tricks for getting great prom photos, on Talking Tech. ...

Can SmugMug revive Flickr?

Publication Date: 2018-04-22

SmugMug, the photo sharing site, is acquiring the long dormant photo enthusiast site Flickr from Yahoo. Jefferson Graham lays out the chal...

Inside Talking TVs, the trend set to take over your living room

Publication Date: 2018-04-21

Amazon has a new talking TV in the works, along with Vizio, Sony, LG, Samsung and other manufacturers. What's behind the rush to voice rem...

Meet Pandora's music man CEO

Publication Date: 2018-04-20

In part two of our chat with new Pandora CEO Roger Lynch, he talks about commuting back and forth from Oakland to Denver to continue playi...

How Roger Lynch plans to revive Pandora

Publication Date: 2018-04-19

Roger Lynch, the new CEO of Pandora, the personalized music service, tells Jefferson Graham how he plans to revive the service, on Talking...

Amazon bringing FireTV sets to Best Buy, but buyer beware

Publication Date: 2018-04-18

Amazon is touting a new deal to bring branded FireTV smart sets to Best Buy, but first Jefferson Graham has some issues he'd like to discu...

Introducing 'The Potcast,' a new USA TODAY NETWORK podcast

Publication Date: 2018-04-18

Coming soon from the USA TODAY NETWORK: "The Potcast" podcast!"The Potcast" launches on 4/20 (Friday), and you can find it by s...

Why I ditched Canon for Sony cameras

Publication Date: 2018-04-18

After a 30 year run, Jefferson Graham finally ditched Canon cameras to go full-time with Sony. He explains his decision on Talking Tech.

Is your privacy safe with Apple?

Publication Date: 2018-04-17

Apple says it has a different business strategy than Facebook and Google, and thus, takes privacy concerns more seriously than its rivals....

The disappearing G-mail e-mail

Publication Date: 2018-04-16

We've all sent e-mails we wished we could pull back. So how does the sound of a time-sensitive e-mail that would disappear sound? Jefferso...

Weekend tech news wrap - Zuck, Apple Red and Hulu/Spotify

Publication Date: 2018-04-15

Jefferson Graham recaps the week's top tech headlines for the week ending 4/14 on Talking Tech. Highlights: Zuck, Apple Red and Hulu/Spoti...

Facebook talks the talk, but nothing's changed

Publication Date: 2018-04-14

When Mr. Zuckerberg went to Washington, he continued his apology tour, but after all was said and done, what's changed? Nothing argues Jef...

HomePod no home run for Apple

Publication Date: 2018-04-13

Sales for Apple's connected speaker, the HomePod appear to be slow, according to reports. Jefferson Graham explains why on Talking Tech.

What Amazon will do with Ring video doorbell

Publication Date: 2018-04-12

The Ring video doorbell was purchased by Amazon earlier in 2018, but was initially mum about its plans. Now Jefferson Graham has the scoop...

How to sort through vacation photos

Publication Date: 2018-04-12

We've all been there--shooting hundreds of vacation photos while away, but how to cut them down and just show off the good stuff? Jefferso...

Can we go back to loving Facebook again now?

Publication Date: 2018-04-11

Now that Facebook's CEO has testified to Congress, can we go back to loving the social network again? Jefferson Graham poses the question ...

Best apps to make free international calls

Publication Date: 2018-04-11

Jefferson Graham runs down the best apps to make free international phone calls on #TalkingTech.

Norman Lear discovers podcasting at age 94

Publication Date: 2018-04-11

Legendary TV/movie producer/director Norman Lear (All in the Family, The Jeffersons, One Day at a Time) has a new gig at age 94--he's the hos...

Best all-around photo app - Adobe Lightroom Mobile

Publication Date: 2018-04-10

Jefferson Graham reports on how he can improve any smartphone app in his favorite photo app, Adobe Lightroom Mobile, and on changes to the...

Board a plane with biometrics

Publication Date: 2018-04-09

Jefferson Graham reports on steps to move airport security from paper boarding passes and passports to biometric entry. He chats with Dan ...

How to find a lost drone - there's an app for that

Publication Date: 2018-04-08

How to find a lost drone? Believe it or not, there's an app for that, as Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

A Life without Amazon?

Publication Date: 2018-04-07

President Donald Trump has been on the attack against Amazon. We pause for a minute, without getting into who's right or wrong, and try to...

I'd pay for Facebook - would you?

Publication Date: 2018-04-06

Would you pay to keep Facebook from re-selling your personal data? Jefferson Graham would, and explains why on Talking Tech.

Diving through Password hell

Publication Date: 2018-04-05

Jefferson Graham offers his thoughts on dealing with passwords in the digital age, on TalkingTech.

Square: Paying by phone is as secure as a chip card

Publication Date: 2018-04-04

Jesse Dorogusker from Square talks payments on Talking Tech, the popularity of chip cards, and how paying with phone is just as secure as ...

Infatuation brings in Zagat to expand restaurant reviews

Publication Date: 2018-04-03

The Infatuation is the anti-Yelp, with curated restaurant reviews from professionals. So how is it going to work bringing in user-generate...

Meet the Slo-Mo Guys, Gav and Dan

Publication Date: 2018-04-02

Gavin Free and Daniel Gruchy join Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech to chat about the art of slow motion photography, and their new YouTube...

Weekend tech wrap--MyFitnessPal, Trump v. Amazon

Publication Date: 2018-04-01

Jefferson Graham wraps up the weekend's tech news headlines, for the week ending 3/31, leading with the big MyFitnessPal breach on Talking...

Contrarian view - I don't mind Google knowing everything

Publication Date: 2018-03-31

Jefferson Graham downloaded all his data from Google--all his searches, YouTube videos and more - and doesn't mind what he saw. It's Googl...

It's not just Facebook--Google just as bad

Publication Date: 2018-03-30

Irish web programmer Dylan Curran decided to download his Google history and was shocked at how much data the search giant had collected a...

Hey Alexa - play me the Yankees on TuneIn

Publication Date: 2018-03-29

TuneIn is bringing premium and sports to the connected Amazon Alexa speaker platform, introducing a new subscription service for on-demand...

How to use Facebook effectively

Publication Date: 2018-03-28

With so much controversy about how Facebook is sharing your personal data, analyst Jeremiah Owyang joins Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech ...

Apple's pitch failed — but if I were student, I'd want an iPad

Publication Date: 2018-03-27

Apple went to a Chicago high school to convince parents and administrators that the iPad is the best bet for education. Jefferson Graham a...

Review: expand mobile photography with Moment lenses

Publication Date: 2018-03-27

Jefferson Graham reviews the smartphone accessory lenses from Moment, which greatly expand what you can do with your mobile phone, especia...

Preview: Apple's Chicago iPad event

Publication Date: 2018-03-26

Apple looks to get more visible in the K-12 classroom again. Jefferson Graham preview's Apple's education themed event in Chicago for Talk...

Making a Hollywood movie on an iPhone - Unsane

Publication Date: 2018-03-26

The new movie from director Steven Soderbergh, Unsane, was shot on the iPhone 7. Jefferson Graham looks at what apps and accessories the d...

Weekend wrap for 3/25 - Facebook, Uber and Best Buy

Publication Date: 2018-03-25

Jefferson Graham reviews the top tech headlines for the week ending 3/25, led by Facebook, Uber and Best Buy, on Talking Tech. https://www...

Weekend project - delete those Facebook apps now!

Publication Date: 2018-03-24

With revelations that an app developer took your Facebook data, Jefferson Graham has a weekend project for you--delete all those Facebook ...

Dropbox, Google, Amazon, Apple --best deal for online storage?

Publication Date: 2018-03-22

With Dropbox set to begin selling shares on Wall Street, we take a look at online storage and where to get the best deal for consumers - D...

Making sense of the Facebook mess

Publication Date: 2018-03-22

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Facebook controversy and how we should all look at the social network, post Cambridge Analytica, on Talk...

TBS brings augmented reality to Final Space on app

Publication Date: 2018-03-21

The TBS animated science fiction series Final Space was born on YouTube, and is turning to tech outlets to move those viewers to TV, with ...

New rule - pay attention while crossing the street, or else!

Publication Date: 2018-03-20

Pedestrian deaths are at an all-time high, now a woman was killed crossing the street from a self-driving car. Jefferson Graham has one ti...

Safe for Work podcast tackles workplace issues

Publication Date: 2018-03-19

Safe for Work is a new podcast offering tips on how to survive the workplace jungle. Co-host Matt Ritter joins Jefferson Graham to preview...

Weekend wrap - Grocery Wars, new iPads?

Publication Date: 2018-03-18

Jefferson Graham runs down the biggest tech headlines of the week, beginning with the Grocery Wars and ending with speculation about new A...

How Apple and YouTube try to fight fake news

Publication Date: 2018-03-17

On the weekend edition of Talking Tech, Jefferson Graham weighs in on two different approaches to fighting fake news by Apple and YouTube....

Launch takes you inside books

Publication Date: 2018-03-16

John August, the screenwriter and novelist, takes you inside books on "Launch," his popular new podcast. Jefferson Graham chats with Aug...

Online Grocery Wars will change how you shop

Publication Date: 2018-03-15

Walmart, Target and Whole Foods plan to offer same-day food delivery in most markets by the end of the year. This promises to dramatically...

YouTube's alliance with Wikipedia - we have better idea

Publication Date: 2018-03-14

YouTube has turned to Wikipedia to try and offer viewers another viewpoint on conspiracy videos. We have a better idea, as explained on th...

Cutting the cord for better choices, not price

Publication Date: 2018-03-14

In part 1 of a two-part series on cutting the cable cord, we talk with Garth Ancier, a former network TV programmer who gave Bart Simpson ...

Apple News - no fake stuff here

Publication Date: 2018-03-13

Apple News just snapped up Texture, a "Netflix of magazines," app, to include within the News app, which features free content for iPhon...

Alexa, play that podcast for me

Publication Date: 2018-03-12

Amazon's Alexa can be very finicky when it comes to playing podcasts. Thank you "Anypod" for making it easier. Jefferson Graham reports ...

Self-driving update - trucks on Georgia roads

Publication Date: 2018-03-11

Google's Waymo unit is now testing self-driving trucks in Georgia, a time to step back and get an update on the status of self-driving veh...

Weekend highlights - Zadie, Gottfried and Inside Netflix

Publication Date: 2018-03-11

Our weekend highlights from the week in Talking Tech, featuring a 9-year-old's take on her favorite podcast, "Story Pirates," Jefferson ...

Robots need humans more than you know

Publication Date: 2018-03-10

After watching a burger flipping robot open on Monday and close on a Tuesday, Jefferson Graham suggests the robot revolution is way furthe...

My amazing, colossal interview with podcaster Gilbert Gottfried

Publication Date: 2018-03-09

The comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who co-hosts his own "Amazing, Colossal" podcast, gets on the phone with Jefferson Graham from a hotel r...

Get more women into tech now

Publication Date: 2018-03-08

On International Women's Day, Erika Lieser and Melody Saffery, two execs from gadget maker Belkin International, speak directly to parents...

Inside Netflix on Talking Tech

Publication Date: 2018-03-07

Jefferson Graham visits the Netflix offices in Hollywood, where it's taken over much of the former Warner Bros. studio lot on Sunset Blvd....

Put down that phone in the car with Travel Charger kit

Publication Date: 2018-03-06

It sounds like just another car charger. But when you think about how we keep picking up the phone while we drive, the concept for Belkin'...

I ate a robot made cheeseburger

Publication Date: 2018-03-05

Jefferson Graham reports on "Flippy," the new robot hamburger cook at the Caliburger restaurant in Pasadena, California on #TalkingTech....

Why Zadie and other 9 year olds love Story Pirates podcast

Publication Date: 2018-03-05

We check in with our favorite interview subject, 9-year-old Zadie Kruglov, who tells us why she loves the "Story Pirates" podcast, on #T...

Talking Tech week - Ring, Phil Rosenthal and Spotify

Publication Date: 2018-03-04

We play back snippet highlights from a week of fun Talking Tech episodes, including Netflix's Phil Rosenthal, Ring's Jamie Siminoff and ou...

Why Amazon wants to put a camera on your front door

Publication Date: 2018-03-03

You may have no interest in smart locks, lights and the like today. But you will--argues USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech. htt...