
Talking Tech
Your daily consumer tech news update, plus the latest gadget reviews and straight talk about how the latest tech innovations affect you, with USA TODAY's Brett Molina and Mike Snider.
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A milestone for DuckDuckGo
The search engine DuckDuckGo, which is focused on keeping users' info private, just hit a big milestone: 100 million search queries in a day.
...plusHere comes Paramount+
ViacomCBS announced its streaming service, Paramount+, will arrive on March 4. Are you ready for yet one more streaming option?
...plusScreens in cars are getting bigger. Is that safe?
Mercedes-Benz just revealed a 56-inch screen for its upcoming electric car. We talk with USA TODAY reporter Nathan Bomey about whether all this new tech is safe for drivers.
...plusThe next TV you buy might be a lot bigger
TVs played a big role once again at CES, and manufacturers are pushing consumers to go big. Here are some of the trends in the TV biz.
...plusSamsung Galaxy S21 vs. iPhone 12
Now that we know more about Samsung's Galaxy S21, how does it stack up to Apple and its iPhone 12?
...plusThe weirdest stuff at CES
Need tech to analyze your poop? Of course you do! USA TODAY tech columnist Jennifer Jolly shares the strangest gadgets she spotted at CES.
...plusCES stuff we'd actually buy
USA TODAY columnist and special guest Marc Saltzman joins us to discuss the CES gadgets he'd purchase.
...plusSamsung introduces the Galaxy S21
Samsung unveiled its latest round of smartphones, including one with five cameras! Brett and Mike share the details.
...plusCES 2021: Gadgets for living in a pandemic
COVID-19 transformed CES 2021, both its show plans and the technology showcased. Brett and Mike discuss some of the trends influenced by the pandemic.
...plusCES 2021: Send in the robots!
What's a technology show without awesome robots. With CES underway, Brett and Mike share their favorite robots from the show.
...plusCES 2021: Hope you love TVs
CES is underway, and that means an endless assortment of TV screens. Brett and Mike discuss the future of your television.
...plusA preview of Samsung's smartphone event
Samsung is widely expected to unveil its next Galaxy smartphone. We preview what to expect during the Unpacked event.
...plusWe preview CES 2021
It's the tech industry's biggest event: CES. But thanks to the pandemic, it's going to be a lot different this year. We discuss the hot topics at this year's show.
...plusDiscovery+, the latest streaming service, launches
Discovery+ is the latest streaming service attempting to capture your attention. Can it hold up against a very crowded field? Brett and Mike break it down.
...plusVideo games in 2021
Last year brought us two new video game consoles: the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. We discuss what 2021 will have in store for the video game business.
...plusThe top tech stories in 2021
Expect streaming video, online misinformation, and crackdowns on Big Tech to dominate 2021. Brett Molina and Mike Snider discuss the big tech stories in the new year.
...plusBest apps for keeping New Year's resolutions
Maybe you want to eat better or save more money. Co-hosts Brett Molina and Mike Snider share the top apps for sticking with your resolutions.
...plusTech resolutions
Hey, it's a new year, which means many of us are likely setting New Year's resolutions. Brett Molina and Mike Snider discuss their tech-themed goals for 2021.
...plusTech your new hosts can't live without
What better way to get to know your new hosts Brett Molina and Mike Snider than by the gadgets we use? We break down our favorite devices.
...plusMeet your new Talking Tech hosts: Brett Molina and Mike Snider
After 7 years and over 2,500 episodes, Jefferson Graham hands over the Talking Tech baton to your new hosts, Brett Molina and Mike Snider, who introduce themselves on today's show.
...plusJefferson Graham : "Goodbye Talking Tech"
In his final Talking Tech podcast, Jefferson Graham looks back at the technology we discussed here since the show began in 2013, and then some. Jeff is moving onto to focus on photography and video, and you'll have two new co-hosts, Brett Molina and Mike Snider, beginning 1/4.
...plusHow Talking Tech got started
Ed Baig and Eli Blumenthal join Jefferson Graham to talk about how the Talking Tech podcast got started, and offer tech predictions for 2021.
...plusHow to create a podcast: 2021
Christine Blackburn from the Story Worthy podcast sits down with Jefferson Graham to talk about how to get a new podcast off the ground, 2021 style.
...plusEnding 2020 Mindfully Together with Mitra Manesh
Mitra Manesh invites you to join her on New Year's Eve to end 2020 Mindfully Together, and tells Jefferson Graham what she has in store.
...plusStory of the year? Zoom
Author Larry Becker (Great on Camera) joins Jefferson Graham to chat about why Zoom was the story of the tyear on Talking Tech.
...plusICYMI: Reliving favorite tech moments with Rich DeMuro
Jefferson Graham, who is stepping down as your Talking Tech host on January 2., relives highlights of a 20-year tech journalism career with pal Rich DeMuro of KTLA-TV
...plusCreating a website with Wix
Jefferson Graham tells of his experience creating a new blog with Wix's website creation tools and compares the costs to hosts like GoDaddy and Dreamhost on TalkingTech. You can see the test blog here: https://jgraham25.wixsite.com/photowalks
...plusReliving favorite tech moments with Rich DeMuro
Jefferson Graham, who is stepping down as your Talking Tech host on January 2., relives highlights of a 20-year tech journalism career with pal Rich DeMuro of KTLA-TV
...plus"Is Facebook listening to me?"
Jefferson Graham continues his series on top consumer questions of 2020. The Washington Post technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler joins to tackle the question, "Is Facebook listening to me?"
...plusYamaha's digital saxophone
Tom Sumner, the president of Yamaha Corp. of America, tells Jefferson Graham all about the new Yamaha digital sax, a more versatile and easier to play instrument.
...plusHow food delivery changed in 2020
With apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats and grocery delivery, our relationship to how we got our food changed radically in 2020. Jefferson Graham reports
...plusWho wants to take a ride in an Apple I-Car?
Apple reportedly plans to have a branded electric car on roads by 2024. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.
...plusTula, the combo USB mic and audio recorder
David Brown, the inventor of Tula, a microphone with a built-in audio recorder, joins Jefferson Graham to tell all about it, on Talking Tech
...plusICYMI: Jeff chats with Talking Tech fans
As Jefferson Graham winds down his #TalkingTech era, he reaches out to listeners to take questions. Today: Cynthia Lieberman weighs in on Zoom lighting and more.
...plus"How can I organize my photos?"
Listener Denise wants some tips on how to better organize her online photos. Jefferson Graham has some ideas.
...plus"How to fix my lousy internet?"
Tech reporter Jennifer Jolly joins Jefferson Graham for the series on answering consumer questions: "Why is my internet so lousy?" They have some suggestions.
...plus"Most important tech of the lockdown?"
Jeff continues reaching out to Talking Tech listeners. On the latest episode, listener Leslie Nakijima joins Jeff to ask about the biggest consumer tech trend of the year.
...plusJeff chats with Talking Tech fans
As Jefferson Graham winds down his #TalkingTech era, he reaches out to listeners to take questions. Today: Cynthia Lieberman weighs in on Zoom lighting and more.
...plusConsumer questions: "Which iPhone should I get?"
Jefferson Graham continues his series on consumer 2020 tech questions. KTLA's Rich DeMuro joins Jeff for "Which iPhone Should I get?"
...plusTop 2020 questions: "Why all the hype about 5G?"
Jefferson Graham continues answering top consumer questions from 2020: "Why all the hype about 5G?" Tech journalist Rob Pegoraro joins Jeff to weigh in.
...plusYour top 2020 questions: "How do I unmute?"
Michelle Maltais from USA TODAY sits in with Jefferson Graham for the series on your top 2020 questions: "How do I unmute?"
...plusYour top questions: How do I get a PS5?
This week we answer your top tech questions. Brett Molina from USA TODAY sits in with Jefferson Graham to answer "How do I get a PS5?"
...plusTim Cook nixes TV show--so what?
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly has nixed a TV show because he doesn't like the content, to which Jefferson Graham says, "What's the big deal?"
...plusWhat new tech would Jeff buy?
Jefferson Graham answers the big question of the season: what tech gifts would Jeff buy for under $200?
...plusICYMI: Jeff's Talking Tech personal announcement
Jeff's big announcement: he's stepping down as Talking Tech host. Tune in to hear all about it.
...plusCord Cutters rejoice - more 1st run movies for streaming
The Streaming Wars got more intense this week, as Disney joined Warner Media to announced many new movie titles bypassing theaters for streaming.
...plusConsumer guide: streaming players 2020
How do the streaming players from Roku, Google, Apple and Amazon compare this year? Jefferson Graham runs them down for you on Talking Tech.
...plusJeff's Talking Tech personal announcement
Jeff's big announcement: he's stepping down as Talking Tech host. Tune in to hear all about it. And read about it here: http://www.jeffersongraham.net
...plusBest tech gift for $100 - Amazon Fire TV Cube
In part 3 of the Tech holiday gifts series, Jefferson Graham offers his $100 pick, the Amazon Fire TV Cube, on the latest episode of Talking Tech.
...plusBest tech gift for under $75
In part 2 of Jefferson Graham's holiday gifts series, he selects the LumeCube Video Conference Light for the under $75 category.
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