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-speed data. Jefferson Graham breaks down the pros and cons of the deal on Talking Tech.

Amazon announced a new alliance to bring Echo connected speakers into hotel rooms by Marriott over the summer. You can ask for pool hours, housekeeping, and worry about being monitored. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Google has finally joined the audio revolution with a new app, Google Podcasts. Product manager Zack Reneau-Wedeen joins Jefferson Graham to fill listeners in on discovering podcasts for Android phones.

Why would anyone in their right mind continue paying for Verizon Wireless, when it charges more than competitors? Jefferson Graham weighs in on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reports on Apple's entertainment push for what's expected to be a new streaming service, with deals with Hollywood royalty like Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech stories with USA TODAY's Laura Mandaro and Edward C. Baig on Talking Tech.

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 on YouTube, with their FBE production company on an extended Talking Tech.

Chris Raney's Yellow Productions travel channel on YouTube has brought him to Japan, Hawaii and other exotic locations. Jefferson Graham talks with Raney about the nomad video life on Talking Tech.

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 has some tips on great free gifts as well, on Talking Tech. Wish list gear includes: DJI Mavic Air drone, Canon M50 camera, Amazon Echo speaker, Sonos Beam and DJI Osmo Mobile 2 gimbal.

Bryan Alexander always swore by the Tile bluetooth lost item tracker--until he lost his $500 Chevy Volt keys. He reveals his solution for what to do, next time, on Talking Tech with Jefferson Graham.

Facebook plans to pour on the reminders about when you became an online friend with someone, and what you posted on a specific date through a new Memories page. Good idea? Jefferson Graham thinks he can do a better job than an algorithm and tells you why on today's Talking Tech episode.

Facebook is looking to bring TV viewers to the social network with a new investment in the little-seen Watch initiative, hiring big-name TV stars (like CNN's Anderson Cooper and Univision's Jorge Ramos) to host news shows for the News Feed. Jefferson Graham explains on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines for the week ending June 9th, highlighted by Apple's WWDC conference, the new Amazon Alexa TV controller and goodbye Yahoo Messenger.

Jefferson Graham reports on Sprint's new, unheard of limited time $15 a month promotion for wireless service and compares it to other low-priced offers on Talking Tech.

USA TODAY staff photographer Robert Hanashiro joins Jefferson Graham to discuss the challenge of photographing the massive Kīlauea volcano on the big island of Hawaii, on Talking Tech.

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 responds to your voice. Jefferson Graham fills you in on Talking Tech.

The Bird electric scooter is hands down the coolest gadget Jefferson Graham has seen in 2018. He explains why--and the pitfalls with the hot device, on Talking Tech.

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 operating system update.

Facebook tracks your every move via Like and Share buttons, and Apple doesn't like it. It's introducing new tools in operating system upgrades to thwart the social network. Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham previews Apple's update to the mobile operating system update, IOS12, coming in the fall, but sneak peeked June 4 at the WWDC developer conference.

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 smartest. Tune in to Talking Tech for the verdict.

Jefferson Graham reports on his favorite all-around connected speaker, the Sonos One, and why it beats the pants off the Apple HomePod, Amazon Alexa and Google Home speakers, on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham previews Apple's WWDC developer conference, and what to look for in new software updates for the iPhone and iPad on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reviews the new Canon M50 camera, a cool, compact alternative to a smartphone, a good potential gift for that Father Day vlogger in your life.

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 to get it changed within 48 hours. Marta Tellado, CEO of Consumers Reports tells about it on Talking Tech.

Tim Bradshaw from Financial Times joins Jefferson Graham to report on the exclusive Code tech conference, where the recurring theme from Facebook, Airbnb, Snap, Inc. and other companies is that tech has grown up. Shiny objects are out, heat from regulators is in.

VidCon, the annual gathering of online video creators for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere is around the corner, starting June 20th. Jim Louderback, the general manager of VidCon, visits Jefferson Graham and Talking Tech for a preview.

Rick Sammon and his wife Susan just got the dream assignment--drive up and down Route 66 in New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada, photograph what they see and tell everyone how to get great shots in a new book. Rick Sammon joins Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech with some great photo tips, as he plugs the new "The Route 66 Road Trip – How to Eat, Sleep, Stay, Play and Shoot Like a Pro.".

Jefferson Graham's social media update, courtesy of Roseanne Barr — don't say stupid things online. They can end your career.

Amazon records you when you use the "wake word" Alexa. Jefferson Graham tells how to listen to all those recordings on #TalkingTech

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 Graham, it's really meant to get you to fill up your quota and sign you up for expensive upgrades. Graham reports his findings on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the tech highlights, so far, of 2018, highlighted by robots and privacy concerns on TalkingTech.

Flippy, the hamburger flipping robot, is back, and working this time, after a botched debut. Jefferson Graham checks in with the robot, it's creator and patrons of the Caliburger restaurant in Pasadena, California, on Talking Tech.

It was every Amazon Echo owner's nightmare, when Alexa passed on a kitchen conversation. Jefferson Graham has some tips about what to do to make sure this doesn't happen on #TalkingTech.

Even after the election of Donald Trump, Russian meddling in U.S, affairs continued on Facebook. USA TOIDAY investigated and tech editor Laura Mandaro discusses the story with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/05/25/russian-facebook-ads-sought-inflame-hispanic-tensions-after-trump-election/635066002/

Jeremy Allaire, the founder of the Circle digital payment app, discusses a cashless future with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech.

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 new alliance with Kayak.

Jefferson Graham compares the pros and cons of the big four music subscription services: Spotify, Apple, Amazon and the new YouTube Music on Talking Tech.

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 Conference. Only one problem--those were 2017 teases. Jefferson Graham explains, and apologizes, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reviews YouTube's revamped Music service, which looks to take on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Prime Unlimited with one that makes better recommendations. How do they stack up? Graham reveals all on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham previews the pricey, but innovative new RED Hydrogen One phone, which shows your photos and videos in holographic style 4D on Talking Tech.

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 Google, on #TalkingTech.

Uber Manhattan Beach photographer Pete Halvorsen talks about the art of getting more people to like your photos on Instagram with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. Check out Pete's photos: http://www.pchpro.com

Google made so many changes this week, to Google Drive, YouTube Red and Google Play Music. Jefferson Graham recaps the confusion on Talking Tech.

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 perils on autopilot on Talking Tech.

With many high school Proms set for the weekend, Jefferson Graham checks in with high school seniors for their best tips and tricks for getting great prom photos, on Talking Tech.

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 will program music accordingly. Cool, or creepy? Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

Comedian Kevin Nealon tells Jefferson Graham how he produces his YouTube series Hiking with Kevin by holding a selfie stick and an iPhone as he hikes. Guests have included Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler and Martin Short. TalkingTech: https://art19.com/shows/talking-tech

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 offer tips on fun stuff you can do with both Alexa, Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited on Talking Tech.

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 weigh in, and their responses will surprise you.

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 offer tips on fun stuff you can do with Alexa, Amazon Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited on Talking Tech.

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 explain the features of Amazon Music vs, Amazon Music Unlimited, and how to use them with Alexa on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reports on new lower prices for online storage from Google, and how it stacks up to rivals Dropbox, iCloud, Microsoft and Amazon on Talking Tech

Google will introduce later this year a new tool to instantly colorize an old black and white photo, within seconds, with just one click. It's part of the Google Photos app, and the company's David Lieb and Leslie Ikemoto sit down with Jefferson Graham to explain, and preview other new features on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham updates listeners on his favorite purchase of 2017--a Brother printer and how the ink lasted a full ten months, on #TalkingTech.

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 time for a reality check, argues Jefferson Graham. It can't eat for us, do our exercise or put our clothes on. A peek into artificial intelligence, on #TalkingTech.

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 roses.

USA TODAY's Trevor Hughes is an always on the go reporter who just returned from coverings in Hawaii and the California desert. Jefferson Graham wanted to know - what's in Trevor's bag? They discuss cameras, batteries, cables and peanut M&Ms on Talking Tech.

Google's announcement that it had created a robot to make automated calls for reservations to hair salons and restaurants opens so many questions. Does Google need to inform the caller that they are speaking to a computer? How do we feel about robots impersonating humans and getting away with it in real life? Jefferson Graham weighs on for a second chorus on #TalkingTech.

Daniel Mayer and Tzafrir Rehan, the founders of BeLiveTV, a service for broadcasting talk shows on Facebook, says live video is alive and well, in an interview with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech. Listen to their discussion, recorded at the Facebook F8 conference in San Jose, California.

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 and restaurants. Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham asked 150 questions to Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant to see which ones provide the most correct answers. On Talking Tech, he explains why Google is slightly ahead of Amazon, and far ahead of Siri.

Gene Munster, an investor and analyst with Loup Ventures, fills in for Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech, weighing in on Tesla's recent crazy earnings call. Munster also takes on Apple's call as well.

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. USA TODAY's Trevor Hughes fills in for Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reports on massive cost savings by switching to T-Mobile, and in the wake of the proposed merger with Sprint, the five ways T-Mobile has improved wireless service for all, on Talking Tech.

USA TODAY's Eli Blumenthal and Edward C. Baig guest host for Jefferson Graham, and weigh in on the proposed T-Mobile/Sprint wireless merger and what it will mean for you, on Talking Tech.

Talking Tech checks in with photographer Anthony Quintano for a great tip on how to take great Selfies on your smartphone. Jefferson Graham hosts.

Jefferson Graham reports on the 5 highlights of the Facebook F8 developer conference, starting with that new dating app the social network plans to launch. Which begs the question - after Facebook's privacy issues, would you trust your profile with Zuckerberg and co.? Jefferson Graham reports

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 apps from Nike, Sephora and Kia to Messenger. Jefferson Graham reports from the F8 conference.

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 creepy and invasive as it's been in the past. Jefferson Graham previews the F8 conference on Talking Tech.

Like he did with Facebook and Google, Jefferson Graham downloaded the personal information Apple had collected on him. He reports his findings on #TalkingTech.

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 Snapchat Spectacles and Amazon's odd scheme to deliver packages to your car trunk.

This was the week that YouTube, Amazon and Facebook all unleashed a new set of parental controls on kid oriented products. Joining USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to discuss on Talking Tech is KC Estenson, the CEO of kids software company GoNoodle.

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 is enough?" Jefferson Graham weighs in on #TalkingTech.

Snapchat just released the second edition of the Spectacles video glasses, smaller, more expensive, water resistant and more photo centric. And Jefferson Graham has a pair. The first edition flopped. Will the revamp do the trick? He weighs in on #TalkingTech.

Google has confirmed it's radical rethink about how to use Gmail in 2018. Jefferson Graham explains the new tools on Talking Tech.

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 Guy house and more for her Chewable Structures YouTube channel. She tells Jefferson Graham all about her passion for food and engineering on Talking Tech.

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, suggests Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech.

The latest from Amazon: a new program to deliver packages direct to your car trunk--without you even being there. Elizabeth Weise from USA TODAY tells Jefferson Graham all about it on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham interviews high school seniors about their best tips and tricks for getting great prom photos, on Talking Tech.

SmugMug, the photo sharing site, is acquiring the long dormant photo enthusiast site Flickr from Yahoo. Jefferson Graham lays out the challenges for bringing Flickr back from the nearly dead on Talking Tech.

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 remotes? Jefferson Graham explores on the weekend edition of Talking Tech. http://www.jeffersongraham.com http://www.youtube.com/jeffersongraham

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 playing with his band and names some of the music he enjoys listening to on the personalized music service.

Roger Lynch, the new CEO of Pandora, the personalized music service, tells Jefferson Graham how he plans to revive the service, on Talking Tech.

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 discuss on Talking Tech. http://www.jeffersongraham.com

Coming soon from the USA TODAY NETWORK: "The Potcast" podcast!

"The Potcast" launches on 4/20 (Friday), and you can find it by searching "USA TODAY Network Potcast" on your favorite podcast player. New episodes drop every Friday. Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts today: https://apple.co/2GrGzOA

After a 30 year run, Jefferson Graham finally ditched Canon cameras to go full-time with Sony. He explains his decision on Talking Tech.

Apple says it has a different business strategy than Facebook and Google, and thus, takes privacy concerns more seriously than its rivals. Does it really? Jefferson Graham explores on Talking Tech.

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? Jefferson Graham likes it, and previews the new Gmail on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham recaps the week's top tech headlines for the week ending 4/14 on Talking Tech. Highlights: Zuck, Apple Red and Hulu/Spotify.

When Mr. Zuckerberg went to Washington, he continued his apology tour, but after all was said and done, what's changed? Nothing argues Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech.

Sales for Apple's connected speaker, the HomePod appear to be slow, according to reports. Jefferson Graham explains why on Talking Tech.

The Ring video doorbell was purchased by Amazon earlier in 2018, but was initially mum about its plans. Now Jefferson Graham has the scoop on Talking Tech.

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? Jefferson Graham shares his tips on Talking Tech.

Now that Facebook's CEO has testified to Congress, can we go back to loving the social network again? Jefferson Graham poses the question on the latest edition of Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the best apps to make free international phone calls on #TalkingTech.

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 host of the the new "Norman Lear, All of the Above" podcast. He sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to talk podcasting, streaming and how he uses his iPhone on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reports on how he can improve any smartphone app in his favorite photo app, Adobe Lightroom Mobile, and on changes to the desktop Lightroom edition just announced. #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reports on steps to move airport security from paper boarding passes and passports to biometric entry. He chats with Dan Tanciar from the Dept. of Homeland Security and Rebecca Baer from the San Jose International Airport at the recent Apex Tech conference in Los Angeles.

How to find a lost drone? Believe it or not, there's an app for that, as Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

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 imagine what life would be like without Amazon on Talking Tech.

Would you pay to keep Facebook from re-selling your personal data? Jefferson Graham would, and explains why on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham offers his thoughts on dealing with passwords in the digital age, on TalkingTech.

Jesse Dorogusker from Square talks payments on Talking Tech, the popularity of chip cards, and how paying with phone is just as secure as the chip card.

The Infatuation is the anti-Yelp, with curated restaurant reviews from professionals. So how is it going to work bringing in user-generated reviews from Zagat to the folks. CE) Chris Stang explains on Talking Tech.

Gavin Free and Daniel Gruchy join Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech to chat about the art of slow motion photography, and their new YouTube series, The Super Slow Show.

Jefferson Graham wraps up the weekend's tech news headlines, for the week ending 3/31, leading with the big MyFitnessPal breach on TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham downloaded all his data from Google--all his searches, YouTube videos and more - and doesn't mind what he saw. It's Google after all. He explains on Talking Tech.

Irish web programmer Dylan Curran decided to download his Google history and was shocked at how much data the search giant had collected about him. It's not just Facebook peering into our lives. We caught up with Curran on TalkingTech to discuss his findings.

TuneIn is bringing premium and sports to the connected Amazon Alexa speaker platform, introducing a new subscription service for on-demand broadcasts of sports and news. Tony Archibong from TuneIn explains why consumers should pay $2.99 monthly for this service, on top of the current $9.99 monthly for TuneIn Premium, on Talking Tech.

With so much controversy about how Facebook is sharing your personal data, analyst Jeremiah Owyang joins Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech to weigh in on how to use Facebook effectively.

Apple went to a Chicago high school to convince parents and administrators that the iPad is the best bet for education. Jefferson Graham argues that the company's pitch failed--but if he was a student, he'd want an iPad. He explains why on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reviews the smartphone accessory lenses from Moment, which greatly expand what you can do with your mobile phone, especially for wider views. #TalkingTech. For a back-to-back comparison between the iPhone X camera and the same shot with the Moment wide-angle lens, check out the Photowalk mobile video, https://youtu.be/tmPzqHRNrUU

Apple looks to get more visible in the K-12 classroom again. Jefferson Graham preview's Apple's education themed event in Chicago for Talking Tech.

The new movie from director Steven Soderbergh, Unsane, was shot on the iPhone 7. Jefferson Graham looks at what apps and accessories the director used for the film, and offers some tips on iPhone video production, on Talking Tech. http://www.jeffersongraham.com

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.usatoday.com/story/travel/2018/03/19/phil-rosenthal-has-dream-job-we-all-want/396435002/

With revelations that an app developer took your Facebook data, Jefferson Graham has a weekend project for you--delete all those Facebook apps now. He tells how to do it on #TalkingTech.

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 - Dropbox, Google, Amazon, Microsoft or Apple, on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the Facebook controversy and how we should all look at the social network, post Cambridge Analytica, on Talking Tech.

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 Reddit, first airings on the web and now a new app, with augmented reality. TBS executive vice-president Brett Weitz joins Talking Tech to discuss.

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 timely bit of advice on TalkingTech- pay attention people.

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 the new show on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the biggest tech headlines of the week, beginning with the Grocery Wars and ending with speculation about new Apple iPads on TalkingTech.

On the weekend edition of Talking Tech, Jefferson Graham weighs in on two different approaches to fighting fake news by Apple and YouTube.

John August, the screenwriter and novelist, takes you inside books on "Launch," his popular new podcast. Jefferson Graham chats with August about the podcast on #TalkingTech.

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 change how we shop. Jefferson Graham explains on #TalkingTech.

YouTube has turned to Wikipedia to try and offer viewers another viewpoint on conspiracy videos. We have a better idea, as explained on the latest #TalkingTech.

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 and Anderson Cooper their prime-time starts. He just cut the cord from cable, and explains why on Talking Tech.

Apple News just snapped up Texture, a "Netflix of magazines," app, to include within the News app, which features free content for iPhone and iPad owners. Jefferson Graham is a fan of the app, and weighs in on today's TalkingTech.

Amazon's Alexa can be very finicky when it comes to playing podcasts. Thank you "Anypod" for making it easier. Jefferson Graham reports on the Alexa skill every Echo owner should enable, on TalkingTech.

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 vehicles across the USA with Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech.

Our weekend highlights from the week in Talking Tech, featuring a 9-year-old's take on her favorite podcast, "Story Pirates," Jefferson Graham's view of going "Inside Netflix," and a quick bite with comedian Gilbert Gottfried on his "amazing, colossal" podcast.

After watching a burger flipping robot open on Monday and close on a Tuesday, Jefferson Graham suggests the robot revolution is way further away than originally expected, on #TalkingTech.

The comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who co-hosts his own "Amazing, Colossal" podcast, gets on the phone with Jefferson Graham from a hotel room in Chicago to explain the unique concept of his show--inviting Hollywood old-timers on to relive old stories.

On International Women's Day, Erika Lieser and Melody Saffery, two execs from gadget maker Belkin International, speak directly to parents, to tell them why they should get their young girls involved in tech, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham visits the Netflix offices in Hollywood, where it's taken over much of the former Warner Bros. studio lot on Sunset Blvd. He reports on #TalkingTech.

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's new Travel Charge Kit starts to make a lot of sense. Jefferson Graham weighs in, with Belkin's Melody Saffery on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reports on "Flippy," the new robot hamburger cook at the Caliburger restaurant in Pasadena, California on #TalkingTech.

We check in with our favorite interview subject, 9-year-old Zadie Kruglov, who tells us why she loves the "Story Pirates" podcast, on #TalkingTech.

We play back snippet highlights from a week of fun Talking Tech episodes, including Netflix's Phil Rosenthal, Ring's Jamie Siminoff and our thoughts on the Spotify IPO.

You may have no interest in smart locks, lights and the like today. But you will--argues USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech. https://flipboard.com/@usatoday/usa-today-talking-tech-7ac9jhg1z

Jefferson Graham's tips for how to make Instagram worthy memorable images on your next travel Photowalk, and the gear you'll need to stand out from the crowd, on #TalkingTech. Watch the video of the series: on Jeff's YouTube channel http://bit.ly/2GUNADF and see the gallery here: https://usat.ly/2oJjlYz

Spotify just filed papers to sell shares on Wall Street, and noted that it had lost $1.5 billion last year. With a business this poor, Jefferson Graham suggests the unlimited music era may be coming to an end. Hear why on #TalkingTech.

The Ring video doorbell was just acquired by Amazon - so let's go down memory lane for a 2015 interview with Ring founder Jamie Siminoff on how he came up with the idea, on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reviews Google's new Clips camera, which is set up to automatically capture moments of baby and pets. Is it worth $250? Tune it to TalkingTech to hear the verdict.

In part 2 of our extended interview with Netflix's Phil Rosenthal, Jefferson Graham's mom Judy calls in to ask some questions, Jeff plays some TV tunes and Phil sings a classic standard.

Phil Rosenthal, the host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," stops by #TalkingTech to tell about how he travels the world and eats well for his web series--and finds locations by using Yelp and working the "Podcast Circuit" to plug the new show. That's a new one!

Stephen Stokols, the CEO of FreedomPop tells how consumers can save on wireless plans with his service, which starts at free. Listen on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines for the week ending 2/24, with Airbnb, Verizon and Snapchat, on TalkingTech. https://youtu.be/evSPTM3SlTc

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the big story of the week, how YouTube's trending tab got gamed, and how easy it is to do so. Weekend edition of #TalkingTech

Hey Silicon Valley — is "hey" the only wake word you can come up with? We're looking at you Apple, Google and Kuri. The latest episode of #TalkingTech. Subscribe to Jefferson Graham's http://www.youtube.com/jeffersongraham channel for video clips and the latest tech tests.

For years, it's either been costly or cumbersome to record and post podcasts. Podcast app Anchor wants to change that new tools that offer free posting and distribution. Anchor CEO Mike Mignano joins Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech to explain.

Logan Paul, harassing conspiracy videos targeting victims of Florida and Las Vegas shooting, YouTube could easily clean up its site with humans looking out for offensive videos, instead of letting the computer make the decisions. Jefferson Graham suggests the time is now to take action, on #TalkingTech.

Each spring, S. Korean tech giant Samsung introduces new premium Galaxy phones, usually at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. Jefferson Graham previews what to expect from the new phones on the latest edition of #TalkingTech.

In part 2 of our chat with photographer/educator Sue Bruce, she offers her tips on creating a great Instagram photo feed on #TalkingTech.

Noted photographer Sue Bryce joins USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to discuss the art of making great portraits on Talking Tech. See video promo for podcast http://www.youtube.com/jeffersongraham and check out Sue's upcoming portrait workshop: https://suebryceeducation.com/product/portrait-masters-2017/

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines, starting with those nasty HomePod stains.

TV viewers got a loud -- and very clear -- signal this week about the future of television, in another chapter of the Streaming Wars. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

We all know that signing in for e-mail and social media accounts is more secure if we sign in twice. But sometimes it can be a major hassle. Luckily, there are apps for that. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on Talking Tech.

The flowers arrived late, and didn't look very healthy. Jefferson Graham runs down his experience buying discount flowers delivered straight to the door from Amazon on #TalkingTech.

Google looks to modernize e-mail with graphics, polls and recipe images. Is this a good thing? Jefferson Graham weighs in on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham's full review of the new DJI Mavic Air drone, which he sees is a better buy than the previous Mavic Pro drone. To find out why, tune it to #TalkingTech. Also check out https://youtu.be/7ppR3GUOzlw for a preview of the Mavic Air flying modes.

The online personalized magazine Flipboard is expanding in 2018 with audio books, podcasts and more video. Co-founder Mike McCue tells Jefferson Graham all about it on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the best deals for Valentine's roses via online florists, Amazon and local markets on #TalkingTech.

Hollywood manager Barry Katz offers listeners a sneak peek into behind-the-scenes of the entertainment industry on his "Industry Standard" podcast. On this episode of Talking Tech, Katz joins Jefferson Graham and tells about his approaches to podcasting.

Jefferson Graham runs down the tech headlines for the week ending 2/10, including Whole Foods and Amazon delivery and the alleged Facebook hoax.

It's not just Smart TVs that are watching us. Phones, cars, kitchen appliances--you name it. Jefferson Graham suggests how to handle it on #TalkingTech.

Logan Paul is in hot water with YouTube again. The question remains--why keep him around at all. Jefferson Graham lays out his case on #TalkingTech.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has made a career out of insulting people - now he does it in your kitchen, via a new skill for the Amazon Echo speaker. Listen in as Jefferson Graham interacts with him on Talking Tech.

Consumer Reports says Smart TVs are vulnerable to hack attacks. How serious should we take this? Jefferson Graham checks in with Lee Neikirk, an editor with Reviewed.com, a sister unit of USA TODAY, to weigh in.

Buyer beware--if you’ve bought one of those new smart TVs, with built-in Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and other apps, or if you’re considering bringing one home, heads up on this chilling warning--your smart TV is most probably listening to you and could make you vulnerable to hackers, according to Consumer Reports. Jefferson Graham has the scoop.

After several poor quarters in a row, Snap, Inc., the parent company for Snapchat, finally had good numbers to report for the 4th quarter, beating Wall Street estimates. Jefferson Graham explains.

After a production delay, Apple's HomePod speaker, its answer to Google Home and Amazon Echo, hits stores on 2/9. But it's more than three times the cost of most competitors, and has limited audio options. Why buy it? Jefferson Graham previews with Bret Kinsella, the editor of the Voicebot.ai website.

Jefferson Graham reports on how app sizes have grown over 1000% in the past 4 years, the ones that have grown the most, and how to handle it when you have a storage challenged phone.

Google unit Waymo takes on Uber in a high-stakes Silicon Valley court trial, and USA TODAY's Elizabeth Weise joins Jefferson Graham for a preview.

Four important numbers cited by Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook got us going this week. Jefferson Graham explains on #TalkingTech.

Apple's recent earnings shows slower iPhone sales, but higher revenues, due to the higher prices of the units. Jefferson Graham suggests that means Apple can justify even more price hikes with new phones on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reports on steps to move airport security from paper boarding passes and passports to biometric entry. He chats with Dan Tanciar from the Dept. of Homeland Security and Rebecca Baer from the San Jose International Airport at the recent Apex Tech conference in Los Angeles.

Jefferson Graham explains why Apple's most expensive iPhone, the X, laid an egg with consumers, and outlines what lessons the company can learn from the experience on #TalkingTech.

Part 3 of Talking Tech in Japan - Jefferson Graham interviews Erica, the human like android from the ERATO ISHIGURO Symbiotic Human-Robot Interaction Project in Kyoto. Japan happens to be robot crazy. Tune in to find out why.

At roughly 8:30 a.m. ET on January 31st, a supermoon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse will all occur, promising amazing photo opportunities for photographers. Jefferson Graham has tips for how to get the best shot.

Jefferson Graham reports on a laptop, smart speaker and TV he discovered on a recent trip to Japan that were sold there, and not here on the latest episode of #TalkingTech.

From Japan — forget about self-driving cars and luggage. How about self-driving slippers? Jefferson Graham reports on the latest innovation from auto giant Nissan on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reaches into the Talking Tech vault for this interview with the Today Show's Savannah Guthrie.

Comedian Lewis Black rants about the technology that drives him crazy on this classic repeat episode of Talking Tech with Jefferson Graham

Jefferson Graham reaches into the vault for his interview with late night comic Jimmy Kimmel on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reaches into the Talking Tech vault for his interview with the late, great Joan Rivers.

Joe Lamond, the president and CEO of the NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants, gives a preview of the trade show where music meets tech, on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reaches into the Talking Tech vault to replay the hilarious interview with comedian JB Smoove.

Jefferson Graham takes a first look at the just announced DJI Mavic Air drone, a smaller, more compact but full-featured answer to the Mavic Pro, with a lower price tag of $799 and faster flight, on #TalkingTech.

Gene Munster asked Apple's Siri 800 questions recently, and reports back on how many she got right on Talking Tech.

Gene Munster, an investor and analyst with Loup Ventures, predicts Amazon will buy retailer Target in 2018 or 2019 in a deal worth over $40 billion. He explains how he came to this conclusion and what it means to the future of retail on #TalkingTech.

Reid Genauer from Assembly of Dust is on a mission to bring happiness to social media, through music. He explains about his Conspire to Smile project on #TalkingTech

Planning an overseas trip this year? Jefferson Graham runs down how to save money on international calls, texts and data usage on Talking Tech.

Shannah Compton Game joins Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech to discuss her daily podcast, offering ways to save money for investments and travel.

Jefferson Graham that it's time Apple used its power to shift manufacturing back to the USA, at least on a trial basis. If anyone could do it, it's Apple, he argues on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham tells about his niece's stolen laptop, which ended up on eBay--and how to protect your computer from thieves, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham digs into a new survey that says we spend $100 million a day on apps. Really? His Talking Tech report.

Apple says it will invest $350 billion to the US economy over the next 5 years and hire 20,000 new workers, mostly for tech support. What we really need are in-store Geniuses, not phone support, argues Jefferson Graham on Talking Tech.

Google's Arts and Culture app has been available for over 2 years, but a new "Art Selfie" update has pushed it to the top of the app charts. Jefferson Graham reports on Talking Tech.

Last week we spoke about backing up, and then the questions came in--but how do I backup from Word files to Google Docs? Welcome to another edition of Backup #101, with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham.

On Martin Luther King Day, let's celebrate the contribution made by immigrants to tech. The iPhone, Android and Fire TV Stick were created by sons of immigrants. Jefferson Graham explains on #TalkingTech.

When even the wife of the #TalkingTech host ignores the backup reminders, you know it's time for another edition of Backup #101. Jefferson Graham offers several free, easy and quick tips.

With so many new voice activated tech products coming your way, let's face it, argues Jefferson Graham on TalkingTech--you are the remote of the future.

Jefferson Graham reports about his photo project--taking pictures of defunct gas stations and eateries from the side of the road in Baker, California.

Facebook just announced sweeping changes to its New Feed algorithm that will change what you see. Jefferson Graham explains on #TalkingTech.

From CES 2018: Jefferson Graham chats with Wendy Erickson Anstine and Taylor Mitcham of Women anddrones.com about the need to get more women involved with drones.

Jefferson Graham's audio tour of the amazing CES 2018 LG booth, which is dominated by mouth-watering TVs and concept commercial robots.

How about buying new luggage with a mind of its own? Jefferson Graham reports on robotic self-driving suitcases from CES 2018 on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reports on the disappointing CES press conference from Samsung, where most of the attention centered on Bixby, its poorly received personal assistant.

As the Consumer Electronics Show gets underway, Jefferson Graham reveals the 20 winners of the "Best of CES" Innovation awards, handed out by the Consumer Technology Assn.

Jefferson Graham runs down all the tech gear he's taking in a backpack to be worn all day long at the 2018 CES on #TalkingTech

With CES 2018 ready to open its doors, Jefferson Graham looks back at the major hits of CES 2017, wondering whatever happened to them, on Talking Tech.

USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Bryan Alexander extoll the virtues of using the Tile device to find lost keys and even phones, on Talking Tech.

Google, which historically doesn't make a big splash at the Consumer Electronic Show, is going all out to tout its smartphones, speakers and voice computing skills for CES 2018. Jefferson Graham explains why.

Jeff Joseph from the Consumer Technology Association previews CES 2018, the world's largest trade show, set to begin on January 7th in Las Vegas.

Analyst Patrick Moorhead joins Jefferson Graham with what to expect from Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook in 2018 on Talking Tech.

On the New Year's Day episode of Talking Tech, Jefferson Graham recommends a great project--catalog your belongings with your smartphone camera, to insurance proof your collection.

On the final new episode of #TalkingTech for 2017, sisters Emilia and Lizzie Kubo-Kirschenbaum tell about how living with Amazon.com.

Apple apologized for the "Batterygate" fiasco, but Jefferson Graham argues it didn't go far enough. He explains on #TalkingTech

Jefferson Graham reviews the Fusion Guitar, one of his favorite tech products of 2017, an electric guitar that's powered by an iPhone. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/12/26/techs-best-my-10-favorites-2017/975393001/

Jefferson Graham looks back at 2017's hottest topics from Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reads the letter from Apple he'd like to see, in which the iPhone maker would defend itself against Batterygate, and how it used software tricks to slow down older iPhones, on Talking Tech.

Apple admitted what many of us always suspected--software updates actually slowed down older iPhones, and consumers are quite upset. Jefferson Graham speaks to a group of iPhone owners in the historic Gaslamp district of San Diego on Talking Tech.

Facebook's Deb Liu calls into Talking Tech to chat with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham about the growth of Marketplace, which offers used merchandise to local members of the social network.

The Consumer Electronics Show opens in January, but the e-mail pitches to see new products and interview top execs began in November. There's only one problem--many publicists use another form of language to communicate with the press. Jefferson Graham reads some of his favorites on #TalkingTech.

Peter Pham bought 365 tech gadgets in 2017. For Christmas Day, we got him to run down 15 of his favorites, on Talking Tech. Pham is the president of tech incubator Science, Inc.

Seven apps made Jefferson Graham say "wow" in 2017. He runs down the list on #TalkingTech, headed by HQ Trivia. What else made the list? Tune in. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/12/24/apps-made-me-say-wow-2017/963634001/

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines, highlighted by that admission by Apple that older iPhones really do slow down.

If you're listening on Saturday, Jefferson Graham has the skinny for where you can still buy gifts online and get them in time for Christmas on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the tech breakthroughs of 2017, topped by drones, flying cars and animojis on #TalkingTech.

Just in time for the holidays--USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham with Talking Tech tips on recording family stories on the smartphone. Accessories mentioned in this episode: Amazon Basics tripod, Joby GorillaPod and IK Multimedia iRig 2 microphone.

Apple Maps, long considered a laggard to Google Maps, has a cool new feature--it can guide you around inside airports. Jefferson Graham takes it for a spin on #TalkingTech.

On a caller edition of Talking Tech, listener Juli Frankel phones in to Talking Tech with a question about the iPhone cameras--how do the 8+ and X cameras compare to earlier models. Have questions and want to call in? @jeffersongraham on Twitter to set it up, or check the contact page of http://jeffersongraham.net

Noted tech geek Peter Pham, the president of Science, Inc. joins Jefferson Graham, as they both discuss the one product that changed their lives the most in 2017 on TalkingTech. Part 1 of a two-part episode. To read up on Jeff's pick, click here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/11/09/my-favorite-camera-sony-rx-10-iv/841090001/

For the second edition of the Talking Tech Shopping Guide podcast, Jefferson Graham takes a deep dive into which streaming player is right for you--models from Roku, Amazon, Google or Apple. Reviewed.com's Lee Neikirk joins the discussion, and as always, Jeff's mom Judy weighs in as well.

Consumers and Jefferson Graham's mom Judy on the joys of streaming, in this excerpt from the extended Talking Tech Shopper's Guide 2017 edition to buying Streaming Players.

Jefferson Graham offers a weekend tech news wrap-up on Talking Tech, leading with that expensive new Apple iMac computer.

The upshot of the new relaxed FCC "Net Neutrality" rules--we could end paying a lot more for extra services. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the Google Home Max, the biggest and most expensive ($399) smart speaker to date, on #TalkingTech.

USA TODAY's Elizabeth Weise joins Jefferson Graham to tell why product reviews are being "syndicated" to other websites, in a bid to compete with Amazon, on Talking Tech. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/12/12/youre-not-going-crazy-you-did-see-review-before-syndication-helps-companies-fight-amazon/930294001/

Looking for the next great show to binge? Jefferson Graham recommends Amazon's Red Oaks. He explains why on #TalkingTech.

USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Elizabeth Weise offer tips for wiping a hard drive clean and safely before donating the old laptop on #TalkingTech. Questions? http://www.twitter.com/jeffersongraham http://www.twitter.com/eweise

Christine Blackburn, the host of the Story Worthy podcast, tells her story to Jefferson Graham. That of a former airline attendant, current actress and comedian who believes that everyone has a good story to tell. #TalkingTech

In this excerpt from the new, extended Talking Tech Shopper's Guide editions, Jefferson Graham explains what you can do with one of those smart speakers you just might be getting as a gift. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/12/11/how-choose-best-smart-speaker-you-shoppers-guide/933136001/

Jefferson Graham hosts an extended, in-depth Shopper's Guide edition of Talking Tech, weighing in Amazon's 7 Echo speaker brands, 3 from Google and 1 from Sonos, with commentary from consumers, experts, listeners and Jeff's mom Judy. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/12/11/how-choose-best-smart-speaker-you-shoppers-guide/933136001/

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech news highlights, led by a possible acquisition of Shazam by Apple and a recap of YouTube's kids woes. #TalkingTech http://www.usatoday.com

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the corporate warfare between Amazon and Google, recommending that consumers respond by supporting competitors on Talking Tech.

Ready to ditch Chrome or Safari for the latest Firefox browser, promising faster website loads? Jascha Kaykas Wolff from Mozilla joins Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech to explain.

Doulingo, the popular app for learning languages, expands to the podcasting world with a new way to understand and speak Spanish. Martina Castro, the host of the show, calls in to #TalkingTech from Chile to explain.

Announced in June, Apple has finally released Apple Pay Cash, a way to text money to friends. But despite initial hype, Jefferson Graham doesn't believe it's a Venmo killer. He explains why on #TalkingTech.

Facebook has a new way for the under 13-year-old set to be social, with a new Messenger app for kids. Jefferson Graham explains the potential pitfalls and how the app works, on #TalkingTech.

So you want to be a podcaster. In this excerpt from their talk at the L.A. Podcast Festival, Jefferson Graham, Mark Hershon, Lauren Spohrer and Phoebe Judge explain what you need to do to get started in podcasting.

Peter Csathy, the chairman of CreaTV Media, fills in for USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to explain why Netflix is set for a more competitive 2018 than the streaming service has ever seen. Csathy's new book is called Media 2.0 1.8

Veteran tech analyst Tim Bajarin fills in for USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham on today's episode of #TalkingTech, which his look ahead to 2018. Tune in for a listen.

Your weekend Talking Tech news headline wrapup for the week ending 12/1. Marketing exec Jody Fisher guest hosts for USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham on this episode.

The ocean ate my camera and the dishwasher ruined the laptop. Tales of being a tech reviewer, with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Edward C. Baig on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham visits the LA Auto Show with USA TODAY's Chris Woodyard, who reports on a new initiative from computer chip maker Intel to bring augmented reality to the windshield's of self-driving cars.

Facebook, Google, YouTube and Amazon are free to use--but there are strings attached, and they're spelled out in the Terms of Service agreement. Jefferson Graham pulls out some of the whoppers on the latest episode of Talking Tech.

Corrine O'Neill, who animates the WildCanadaKids series for YouTube with husband Michael, calls in to Talking Tech to give her perspective on YouTube's recent issues with kids programming. The system is the issue, not creators, she tells Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech.

YouTube's in the fight for its life and is moves to clean up non-kid friendly programming that has crept into the system. Jefferson Graham reports on the issue on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham previews the best deals for Cyber Monday with USA TODAY's Elizabeth Weise on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech headlines for the week ending 11/24/17 on #TalkingTech, highlighted by Net Neutrality and trouble with the AT&T/Time Warner proposed merger.

In the wake of the big Uber information hack, how secure is your password these days? Jefferson Graham says you'll be "thankful" to take a few minutes and update them over the holiday on #TalkingTech.

With so many iPhones for sale this year--the SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus and X, Jefferson Graham runs down which model is right for you, on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham chats with Liz Dolan of I Hate My Boss about their favorite episodes on each other podcasts!

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Satellite Sisters - 10/23 Interview with Joe Biden

I Hate My Boss - 10/6 “My data was compromised in the Equifax hack”

Tides of History - Ep. 1 “The Ebb and Flow of History”

The History Chicks - The Last Four Wives of Henry VIII

Good Life Project - Bryon Katie “Doing the Work and Awakening to Joy”

Jefferson Graham runs down his list of the top 10 tech favorites of 2017, highlighted by a new Sony camera on #TalkingTech.

Listening to podcasts on the Amazon Echo can be a way better experience once you add the AnyPod skill. Jefferson Graham reports on the many features AnyPod brings to podcasting listening, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down his list of the top 10 tech turkeys of 2017, led by Snapchat Spectacles, on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham with the tech headline wrap-up for the week ending 11/17 on #Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reveals the best tech deals for Black Friday, and how the big box retailers are offering most online as well as in-store. But not all. Tune in to TalkingTech to hear more.

Walmart, Target and Best Buy have major discounts for the rarely discounted iPhone planned for Black Friday. USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham reveals their plans on #TalkingTech. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/11/15/shopping-iphone-these-stores-offer-200-300-discounts-black-friday/868009001/

Google's bluetooth earbud answer to Apple's AirPods are cute, compact and $159.00. How do they stack up to Apple's product? Not well, reports USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Edward C. Baig, who explain why on #TalkingTech.

Can you believe that the Candy Crush game is already 5 years old? Some 2.7 billion downloads later, Riccardo Zacconi, the CEO of King Digital, which publishes the game, calls #TalkingTech to chat about the amazing success of the mobile game.

Internet giant Amazon has many successes, but entertainment isn't one of them. Now, reports are that Amazon is considering offering its fare for free, with ads. Then would you watch "The Man in the High Castle?" Jefferson Graham offers his take on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reveals a really cool, but hidden photo trick on recent iPhones that turn moving water into glistening, flowing works of art. A #TalkingTech how-to.

When Tim Cook took over as CEO as Apple, it got a new company DNA, says author Andy Cunningham, a former early Apple employee. She explains what happened in her new book, "Get to Aha! Discover Your Positioning DNA and Dominate Your Competition," on TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the tech headlines for the week ending 11/10, topped by flying cars in Los Angeles, crashing buses in Las Vegas, and that $40 million Snapchat Spectacle debacle, on Talking Tech.

How the Internet Archive is digitizing album covers of a defunct San Francisco used record store and Boston library collection, to keep the tradition of browsing alive, even as record stores close. Bruce Lyall, the owner of Recycled Records in San Francisco, guests on Talking Tech.

Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn and a venture capitalist, just launched the second season of Masters of Scale, which features guests like Tesla's Elon Musk and Starbucks founder Howard Schultz, telling how they grew their companies. Hoffman tells Jefferson Graham about the show, and why he wants to "reveal the secret of Silicon Valley," on Talking Tech.

You can't shoot close-ups of the moon, stop action of a surfer or get ultra-closeups of wild animals on the iPhone. But you can do all that and more on Sony's new RX10IV, which Jefferson Graham calls the perfect companion for travel, sports, wildlife or street photographers. His Talking Tech Review. Check out the live demo on Facebook Live Thursday at 1 p.m. ET

The new Amazon Key service sends installers to put in smart locks and a security camera to let delivery folks drop your packages in the home. Richard Wolpert from Hello Tech, one of the installers for Amazon, explains how it works on #TalkingTech.

USA TODAY's Brett Molina joins Jefferson Graham to preview what's new in video game consoles for the holidays on Talking Tech. Molina covers video games for USA TODAY and is the co-host of the Mothership podcast about all things nerdy.

In part 2 of our chat with Liz Dolan, the co-host of the "I Hate My Boss," podcast, Dolan turns the tables on Talking Tech host Jefferson Graham and asks about the show and his photography. Websites mentioned are http://www.jeffersongraham.net and http://www.grahamandgrahamphotography.com

Liz Dolan, the co-host of the I Hate My Boss podcast, tells Jefferson Graham how she gets office workers to spill their guts on her hit podcast.

Consumers standing on line for the new iPhone X tell Jefferson Graham the first thing they'd with the new phone on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines on Talking Tech for the week ending 11/3, highlighted by the release of the new iPhone X, Twitter's issues with Donald Trump and Facebook and Russia.

The Call of Duty videogame series has sold over 250 million copies since 2003. With the new edition just out, Jefferson Graham chats with fellow USA TODAY reporter Brett Molina for a preview.

Apple CEO Tim Cook tried to convince analysts that the iPhone 8 was a big hit, but with lines swelling outside Apple Stores for the new iPhone X, analysts weren't buying it. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Would you spend $2,200 to ask Alexa to turn off the lights and lock the door? That's what USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham estimates the costs of purchase and installation could come to. He explains on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham checks in with USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig, who tells about the steps he's taken to fool Apple's new FaceID security system on the iPhone X on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down what critics are saying about the new iPhone X - and how FaceID isn't 100%, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham relays just what was involved with trying to install the August smart lock onto an older door just so he could say "Alexa, lock the door," on #TalkingTech.

Everyone has an opinion about the new iPhone X, but listen in on a bunch of young women at a weekend pizza party chatting about it, and you'll get a new perspective on the power of Apple's marketing genius. #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham has spent years hating his Canon and Epson inkjet printers, but his outlook totally changed with a new Brother monochrome laser printer. He explains, on #TalkingTech.

The iPhone X has Apple's top of the line camera, but you could save yourself some big money by opting for an older model, like the iPhone 7 Plus. Jefferson Graham explains why, and explores options, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham answers some of the top questions posed by listeners about the new Apple iPhone X, in stores 11/3, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech headlines for the week ending 10/27, highlighted by Apple's swift sell-out of the iPhone X, and Amazon's plan to enter your home to drop packages, on #TalkingTech.

Sure the iPhone X sounds like a must have phone for the early adopters in all of us. But what if, just maybe, feature for feature, the seemingly ho-hum iPhone 8 is actually the one for you? Jefferson Graham explains on #TalkingTech.

The latest chipped update from Three Square Market, the company that implants microchips in employees. Starting cars with the flick of a wrist and identifying handguns. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Pre-sales for the coveted iPhone X begin 10/27 at 3 p.m. ET. Jefferson Graham has buying tips for how to get your hands on the new phone as soon as possible, on #TalkingTech.

The wireless carriers have $300-$350 for you if you trade in an old iPhone for the iPhone X. Jefferson Graham has the scoop on the 10/24 TalkingTech headline update,

Jefferson Graham reports from the Money2020 convention in Las Vegas, where all sorts of new ways to pay for goods are on display--like jewelry that connects to your credit card, biometrics and even selfie authentication.

Jefferson Graham talks to Michael Simmons, the developer behind Cardhop, a new twist on boring old contacts apps. He tells why names and numbers can be sexy again, on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech headlines for the weekend edition of Talking Tech, 10/20-10/21, highlighted by Amazon, Snap, Inc. and Mastercard.

It's taking time, but mobile pay is on tap to eventually replace bank cards. Jefferson Graham reports on the growing pains--and why it will happen, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham has the scoop on the new Google Pixel 2 phones--how do they stack up to the iPhone? His report, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reports on how he can improve any smartphone app in his favorite photo app, Adobe Lightroom Mobile, and on changes to the desktop Lightroom edition just announced. #TalkingTech.

Looking for a DSLR? Canon's 6D Mark II costs $1,000 less than the flagship 5D Mark IV, with almost all the same features. Is it a worthy buy? Jefferson Graham breaks it down on #TalkingTech.

Apple is teaming with uber director Steve Spielberg for a revival of his 1980s anthology series, Amazing Stories. What's the plan? Jefferson Graham explores the possibilities on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham reports on how to protect your Internet router from outside hacks on Talking Tech.

Jefferson Graham compares notes with the Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler and Joanna Stern on gadgets tech critics travel with on #Talking Tech.

When the world is being hacked to death, what'cha gonna do? It's time for Cyberman to save the day. Gary Berman, the creator of the new comic book, tells all on #Talking Tech with Jefferson Graham.

Jefferson Graham reports on how he just shaved $1,440 from his yearly cable bill, on #TalkingTech.

Amazon is dipping its toes into the car business, offering test drives from your home. Jefferson Graham took one, and reports about it on #TalkingTech.

Google and Apple have re-discovered the attributes of a fine, high-fidelity speaker, with a twist--they talk. Jefferson Graham weighs in on the speaker war of 2017 on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reports from the Made by Google event in San Francisco, where new "smart" phones, a camera and even earbuds were introduced. #TalkingTech.

The folks behind the Ring video doorbell are getting into home security, with what it claims is the lowest price around--$100 yearly. Jefferson Graham chats with Ring's Jamie Siminoff about his new product on Talking Tech.

In October, 2016, the GoPro Karma drone was released, and quickly recalled two weeks later when it was discovered to have this little issue--it fell from the sky during flights. Back on sale since February, GoPro hasn't given up on the drone market. CEO Nick Woodman explains why on Talking Tech.

The new medium of podcasting initially appealed to the stereotype of the male nerd as hosts, but Laura Walker, the president of New York Public Radio's WNYC is out to change that and bring more women to the forefront, with the WERK IT Women's Podcast Festival. She tells Jefferson Graham about her mission to get women to 50% of podcasts hosts on Talking Tech.

Actioncam maker GoPro introduced a new model, the Hero6, which promises a steadier image than before. Jefferson Graham reports from San Francisco.

Many hold onto their landline for nostalgia--they don't want to get rid of their old phone number. Jefferson Graham discovered how to ditch, and keep the old number in the family, with a service called NumberBarn. His TalkingTech report:

Forget about charging a new iPhone without plugging it into the wall--how about using the same technology for a car? BMW has plans for a wireless charging pad for a hybrid model, and IKEA has several new charging products. Jefferson Graham reports, on TalkingTech.

Apple doesn't sell pure-play MP3 players anymore--so meet the Mighty, a small, Nano like device with a twist--it will play MP3s and playlists downloaded from Spotify. Jefferson Graham sits down with Mighty co-founder Anthony Mendelson on Talking Tech.

SmugMug, the photo sharing site, takes you to exotic locations like Iceland, the Mojave desert and Tokyo for SmugMug Films, showing how great photographers get their shot. SmugMug CEO Don MacAskill and filmmaker Anton Lorimer tell Jefferson Graham all about it on #TalkingTech.

Wireless charging is here for the new iPhones, but do you really want to lug a charging pad with you? Jefferson Graham looks at a more effective alternative - charging cases, on Talking Tech.

Sol Lipman believes dogs eat too much, so he's come up with a new company aimed at feeding your pooch, and regulating how much he eats. The founder of YaDoggie tells about his bluetooth scoop and monthly subscription plan on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham looks at two new ways to pay for goods with apps, from Google and Apple, on TalkingTech.

Apple's iOS mobile operating system upgrade is out--and it's free. Jefferson Graham runs down five features worth checking out on TalkingTech.

Could you justify a $1,000 purchase for the latest and greatest smartphone? I can--and many TalkingTech listeners disagreed. Tune in to hear some of their colorful comments--and Jefferson Graham's defense.

The new iPhone X is the most expensive iPhone ever--many people wonder if it's so great, they really need to fork over 1K for it. USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham doesn't think so--but colleague Edward C. Baig does. They debate the issue, on #TalkingTech.

JibJab, the app for putting your face into funny situations, has a new app, JibJab Camera, to create visual stories for Instagram and Snapchat. JibJab co-founder Gregg Spiridellis tells all about it, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the new iPhone 8 and X phones, introduced in Cupertino on 9/12/17.

The animated sci-fi comedy Futurama recently returned from TV cancelation hell as a videogame--and now it's coming back as a podcast too. Co-creator David X. Cohen tells all, on #TalkingTech.

USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham is joined by Tim Bradshaw, the U.S. tech correspondent for the Financial Times, for an opinionated preview of IOS11, the next Apple mobile operating system for the iPhone and iPad on #TalkingTech.

Tim Bradshaw, the US technology correspondent for the Financial Times, joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on new features expected on the new iPhone models from Apple, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reviews the Parker app, which reminds you about where you parked, and sends you voice directions to get back to the car, on #TalkingTech.

The chat rooms from the AOL era are coming back, with a twist, with Pop.In, a new app that adds video and ephemeral conversations. Pop.In's Alex Kruglov tells Jefferson Graham all about it on #TalkingTech.

Robert Kyncl, the chief business officer for YouTube, sits down with Jefferson Graham to discuss his new book "Streampunks," and the impact YouTube has had on our culture.

The Labor Day edition of #Talking Tech--an ode to working remotely, and the tech tools we need to pull it off, by Jefferson Graham

Jefferson Graham reviews a new app-based parking system at a Los Angeles mall--could this technology go prime-time? He reveals his verdict on #TalkingTech

Jefferson Graham turns to Facebook, Craigslist, eBay and LetGo to sell an old Toyota. Which worked best and was the least scary? He reports on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham handicaps the top tech CEOs and wonders how Tim Cook, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and others would fare as presidential candidates.

GasBuddy updates its app with a new payment feature that promises to save you 5 cents a gallon at every gas station in the United States. CEO Walt Doyle explains how it works on #TalkingTech.

Photographers should see some amazing uses of augmented reality, suggest Don MacAskill and James Stolp from the photo sharing site SmugMug. Jefferson Graham chats with them on #TalkingTech.

Verizon just adjusted its wireless rates, supposedly saving us money. Really? Jefferson Graham chats with USA TODAY contributor Rob Pegoraro to get the scoop on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham offers reminders on how to avoid phishing scams on #TalkingTech.

From Newport, Oregon, where the total eclipse first reached land on August 21, Jefferson Graham offers the sounds of people (and a few sea lions) reacting to the moon slipping in front of the sun on #TalkingTech.

Andrei Cherny, the CEO of Aspiration, tells how to save money with online banking and why his firm lets people pay whatever they think is fair, on #TalkingTech.

Everything you wanted to know about the August 21 total solar eclipse, with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Doyle Rice, on #TalkingTech.

Big changes could be coming to the Apple Watch this year, and they could cost you. Jefferson Graham fills you in on #TalkingTech.

Sporting events, music festivals, mega-crowds like at an eclipse party create havoc for getting connection. Jefferson Graham has a few tips for what to do, on #TalkingTech.

The iPhone that got left by the cheese in the fridge--Jefferson Graham talks to consumers about the oddest places they've misplaced their phones on #TalkingTech.

There are over 70 apps for the Great American total solar eclipse. Which one is for you? Jefferson Graham runs them down on #TalkingTech.

Disney leaves Netflix to start its own streaming service and Facebook is bringing TV shows to the News Feed. What's this world coming to? Jefferson Graham tries to make some sense of it all on #TalkingTech.

You will one day have microchips embedded in your body to communicate with machines, but have no fear--it's not about to happen tomorrow. Jefferson Graham explains, on #TalkingTech.

Sony's new A9 camera is pricey--but has the fastest focus in a pro-level model Jefferson Graham has ever seen. #TalkingTech review.

After a three-year sales free-fall, the Apple iPad tablet is showing sales growth again. In the most recent quarter, Apple sold 2.5 million more than in the year-ago quarter, suggesting a comeback. What happened? Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Newsflash--you won't need a solar filter taped over the smartphone or GoPro during the Total Eclipse. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Should it be illegal to look at your cellphone while you cross the street? It will be in Honolulu this year, and perhaps in other cities as well. Jefferson Graham explores on #TalkingTech

Augmented reality is coming to the iPhone in the fall, with animated figures entering real life. What's Apple have in store? Jefferson Graham got a sneak peek at some examples, which he tells all about on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham tells about the process of creating his new website, http://www.jeffersongraham.net, and using the SmugMug platform to do so, vs. SquareSpace or Wix, on #TalkingTech.

Saying goodbye to the iPod era, a 16-year-ride that changed the music business and our lives forever.

Getting shots of the sun on Eclipse day with a smartphone is going to be tough--but a time-lapse of the day turning to night and back to day again would be awesome. Jefferson Graham offers tips on how to do it, on #TalkingTech.

Charlene Li, an author and principal analyst for the Altimeter Group, tells Jefferson Graham why she wants to have an embedded microchip in her body on #TalkingTech.

Awesome consumer GoPro footage shot on bikes, surfboards and skis has been left out of the social media newsfeeds, because it's easier to just upload smartphone clips. Good news--there's an app for that--two of them, and Jefferson Graham has the scoop on #TalkingTech.

The Roku is the most popular choice in streaming boxes, to bring internet programming to television. Jefferson Graham tells you why, on #TalkingTech.

The German photo app EyeEm has a novel twist on a photo contest--it's using artificial intelligence--the computer--to help select the winners. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

The future is here--a Wisconsin firm is implanting microchips in the hands of its employees on August 1; they won't have to swipe badges when they enter, just have their hands read. Jefferson Graham has the scoop, on #TalkingTech.

We’ve all done it--composed a photo on our smartphone, and been disappointed. Gee, I wish there was a real zoom that would get me closer to the action. Well, there are, in the form of accessory lenses that snap right onto your smartphone. Jefferson Graham takes a look, on #TalkingTech.

It’s not Veteran's Day or Memorial Day today--but there’s a website for that, where everyday is Vet’s day. Jefferson Graham talks to We are the Mighty co-founder David Gale about what he’s doing to honor and support the military vet community on this extended #TalkingTech interview.

We have seen the future of TV news, and it's on Snapchat." With quick cuts, to the point storytelling and flashy visuals, Snapchat's new "Stay Tuned," from NBC News could teach all of us how to tell stories--and reach young audiences.

Alexa can not call 911--but it would be great if she could, right? Jefferson Graham explains why on #TalkingTech.

Google's app update takes the best of features in other Google apps and melds into something that looks like Facebook. But is that enough to wean you off the Social Network? Jefferson Graham offers his take on #TalkingTech.

No, you can't use Alexa or Google Home to call 911--yet. But there is an Alexa skill to get help, and down the road, Jefferson Graham sees the personal assistants becoming a major factor in how we reach out. Listen to #TalkingTech.

Tesla founder Elon Musk is scared of letting artificial intelligence run wild, and a future where robots turn on humans. Sounds like the stuff of science fiction, right? Jefferson Graham offers his take, on #TalkingTech,

Have you seen that dancing Hot Dog in your social media feed? Get ready for way more augmented reality characters to come your way, courtesy of Snapchat and Apple. Jefferson Graham explains on #TalkingTech.

Rebtel has an offer you have to think about--$10 monthly for unlimited calling anywhere, worldwide. But wait a minute--Whatsapp does that. Yes, but as Rebtel's Magnus Larsson explains on #TalkingTech, his service works in Wifi and everywhere else too.

The next, re-designed, state of the art iPhone could have so many bells and whistles, a fully loaded model could top $1,400. Would consumers spring for that? Jefferson Graham asks them on #TalkingTech, and gets some surprising responses.

Jefferson Graham has the skinny on what tech tools you'll need to photograph the 8/21 Total Eclipse on #TalkingTech.

In 2016 Apple touted having developers bring Siri to their apps, saying it would make the personal digital assistant more useful than ever. A year later, few app developers have signed on--Siri is available in just 6 of the top 50 most downloaded apps. Jefferson Graham reports on why, on #TalkingTech.

The consumer products Jawbone is going out of business, leaving behind a trail of an F rating from Better Business Bureau and thousands of customers who vented online. The moral, going forward, suggests Jefferson Graham--read the online reviews before you buy.

The Waze now has a "Voice Recorder" feature that lets you bring your vocal chords to the navigation app. Jefferson Graham checks it out on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham brought tons of gear on a recent trip to the Canadian Rockies--but forgot to tote the tiny GoPro. Next time that won't happen, as he explains on #TalkingTech.

If someone claiming to be from Microsoft or Apple calls you at home, hang up immediately. Jefferson Graham reports on the latest wave of phone scams, on #TalkingTech.

Volvo says it will ditch gas engines by 2019, in favor of electric and hybrid cars. Does this mean we'll be changing the way we drive in a year-and-a-half. Jefferson Graham checks in with USA TODAY's Nathan Bomey for a reality check on electric vs. gas, and just how we'll all charge up in the future.

Jefferson Graham weighs in on the new "Sticky" app, and an update from Snapchat that brings the Selfie to a new level.

Jefferson Graham runs down tips for taking better travel photographs on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham offers tips for taking great fireworks shots on your smartphone.

Fake news? What about those fake reviews? Jefferson Graham dives in, on #TalkingTech

Planning a visit to Canada to celebrate her 150th birthday this summer? Jefferson Graham offers a tech update on what you need to know for phone and data access, Netflix viewing and drone flying.

Jefferson Graham looks back at 10 years of the iPhone, on #TalkingTech.

Google's PhotoScan app is a great way to snap up old photos, in higher quality, on your smartphone. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

What's the next hot app? We crunched the numbers to get a clue. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham takes you behind the scenes to the VidCon convention, where online stars meet devoted fans in Anaheim, California, on #TalkingTech.

YouTube has a new plan to improve the experience of watching VR videos, by going from 360 to 180. Jefferson Graham explains on #TalkingTech.

Happy birthday iPhone--and now onto 2027. Will we still be using the word's favorite digital device in ten years? Jefferson Graham explores what's next with Alex Kruglov, the CEO of the Smiletime app.

Instagram's Stories feature, copied from Snapchat, became a bigger hit than even Instagram expected, and has helped the company grow to 250 million daily users, just for the feature. Jefferson Graham explains on #TalkingTech.

Veronica Zelle and Frank Simonetti discuss online girl power and their website for young female viewers, Sweety High, and it's new push into original programming with the Live.ly app, on #TalkingTech.

Eric Feng joins Jefferson Graham to tell all about his new Unboxed.tv app, for watching unboxing tech videos, on #TalkingTech.

Now that Yahoo is part of the Verizon/Oath empire, Jefferson Graham takes a good look at the Yahoo.com website, and wonders what it would take to get people to Yahoo again.

Jefferson Graham offers tips for recording dad on video or audio with the smartphone for Father's Day on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham previews the new Microsoft Surface Pro computer/tablet on #TalkingTech.

Jack Conte, the co-founder of the Patreon platform, explains how to get your fans to pay you for podcasts, videos, comics and the like, and how some Patreon clients make as much as $70,000 monthly from the service. #TalkingTech

Ever wonder how to record a FaceTime video call to your computer, or a phone call to your phone? Jefferson Graham has the answers on #TalkingTech.

What happens when your drone is too low on battery and it decides to land itself? Good luck finding it. Luckily, as Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech, there's an app for that.

Winners of the Apple Design Awards sit down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham to talk about their apps and they name their favorite recent apps as well, on #TalkingTech.

Apple selected the 12 best apps of 2017 as part of its Design Awards, announced every year at the Worldwide Developers Conference. We run down the list on #TalkingTech.

Amazon killed the best online storage pricing plan in town--what are your options now? Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Meet young Yuma, the 10-year-old app developer featured at Apple's conference for app makers on #TalkingTech.

A critical look at Apple's announcements at the Worldwide Developer's Conference, with Apple's failure to seriously and very aggressively go after Google and Amazon with an enhanced Siri the biggest miss. Tune in to hear the complete take on the hits and misses, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reports on new features coming to the iPhone, as revealed at the Worldwide Developer's Conference in San Jose on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham sits down with veteran tech journalist Walt Mossberg on #TalkingTech to discuss Apple's perceived backseat to Amazon and Google in the voice computing wars.

What's it like to attend the Apple WWDC conference, from the perspective of an app developer? Benoit Vatere, the creator of the Yarn and Wishbone apps, tells Jefferson Graham all about it on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham sits down with veteran tech journalist Walt Mossberg, who has just announced his retirement, and together they look at the next 10 years in tech, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham previews the WWDC, Apple's developer conference on #TalkingTech.

Is a tougher body, bigger screen and better camera enough to make you switch from an iPhone or Galaxy? The Essential phone hopes so--Jefferson Graham offers a preview on #TalkingTech.

For those times when you're in a "no-drone" zone, scrappy tech start-up Polar Pro has come up with a novel way to still use your drone camera, with a $50 attachment that turns the Mavic Pro drone into a land camera. Polar Pro's Austen Butler tells Jefferson Graham all about it on #TalkingTech.

The live streaming app Live.me offers a perk few could find on Facebook or Twitter--the ability to get fans to pay to watch you. Live.me's Khudor Annous stops by #TalkingTech with tips on how listeners can make as much as $20K a week with live streaming.

Jefferson Graham offers basic tips on how to prevent an e-mail phishing attack on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham looks back at the top tech headlines for the week, starting with those pricey new Microsoft Surface laptops, a new luxury way to ride a Lyft, and a great deal for folks looking to switch wireless carriers from Verizon on #TalkingTech.

In the wake of DJI's new drone that operates via hand gestures, USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham wonders what the future holds for hand commands in other areas, like to operate TVs and computers. The #TalkingTech panel is joined by Live.Me's Khudor Annous and Austen Butler from Polar Pro.

Talkshow host Wendy Williams has a new smartphone app--despite being a technophobe who's never composed or sent an e-mail. She explains why, and tells about the new Wendy Digital app on #TalkingTech.

Drone manufacturer DJI has a new way to fly a drone--with hand gestures. Jefferson Graham tells you all about it on #TalkingTech.

So you want to be a podcaster? First you'll need a microphone, but which one to buy? Jefferson Graham takes a look at 3 of them on #TalkingTech - the IK Multimedia iRig HD, Blue Microphones' Raspberry and Shure's Motiv Mv51.

Ready to quit your day job and try to make a go of it online? The Patreon service offers tools to get online tips from fans, and will pay out $150 million in 2017 to creators. Intrigued? Jefferson Graham reports on the #TalkingTech podcast.

Mike Farley, the co-founder of the Bluetooth dongle Tile talks about what people lose more than anything else, and why we lose them, on #TalkingTech with Jefferson Graham. Tile is the digital device to help us find lost stuff.

Joel Comm is recognized as one of the top social media influencers. How'd he get there--and more importantly, how can you do it? The author/speaker/internet entrepreneur tells Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech.

ICYMI - Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines on #TalkingTech, topped by the news that your fingers are set to get a major rest. You better get used to it--voice computing is the wave of the future.

Google's Assistant is now on the iPhone, where it greatly outshines Apple's Siri. Listen in as Jefferson Graham demonstrates.

Hate making photo albums? Google Photos has the solution, with easy new tools. Jefferson Graham reports.

Little known Taiwanese tech firm HTC has a new twist for navigating a smartphone - bend it. Jefferson Graham reports about the HTC U11 on #TalkingTech.

A year after it was first introduced, Jefferson Graham checks out to see if the Google Home personal digital assistant has caught up to Amazon's Alexa yet. Tune in to #TalkingTech to hear the verdict.

The new app Validated helps pay down your parking and transportation fees. CEO Tov Arnerson tells Jefferson Graham all about it on #TalkingTech

ICYMI, the week's top tech headlines, led by Amazon bringing video to Alexa, Snap's disappearing profits from its first earnings report, the Microsoft Build conference and more on #TalkingTech.

Would you trust a robot to make your heartwarming Mother's Day video? That's what Google has asked us to do, via it's Google Photos app, where the computer randomly selects photos meant to bring a tear to Mom. How well does the robot do? Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

There's talk of banning laptops and tablets for in-bound flights headed to the United States from Europe--"say it ain't so," says Jefferson Graham, who wonders how we'll live with ourselves up there.

After years of trying, Jefferson Graham reports that he finally cracked the Selfie code--how to get the best selfie where you don't look awful? Tune in to #TalkingTech to find out.

Jefferson Graham's 2017 edition on how to interview Mom for Mother's Day on a smartphone, on #TalkingTech.

How many annoying things can you come up with that people do on Instagram? Teddy Steinkellner, the host of the New Rankings with Teddy podcast, reveals his list on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham runs down the top tech highlights from the week, including Twitter's new video push, Hulu's attempt to wean you from cable and that big Google Docs breach.

Jefferson Graham describes how anyone can host their own social media talk show on Facebook via the websites Smiletime and Belive.TV. Your guests are your Facebook friends.

Will the next iPhone be delayed for 2018, as some analysts are speculating? Jefferson Graham offers his take, on #TalkingTech.

The recent Google Doc security breach points to poor sharing features in the free Microsoft Word alternative. Jefferson Graham has a better way--as he explains on #TalkingTech.

Hulu with Live TV is the latest "cutting the cord" offering, and sounds almost perfect--unless you're a fan of the Walking Dead. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Amazon wants the Alexa personal digital assistant to really talk to you. In this #TalkingTech interview, Amazon's Rohit Prasad explains how the company looks to get there.

Dan Miller tells why he thought dry cleaning needed to be brought into the 21st century, with a full service app and a new way of thinking store design, on this live edition of the #TalkingTech podcast.

What's hot on Facebook and YouTube? Ask Allison Stern. The co-founder of Tubular Labs, she monitors the most popular videos and compiles reports about what's hot and what's not. She reveals her findings in a TalkingTech interview with Jefferson Graham.

A flying boat. A camera in the closet. Goggles that cover your eyes completely while you fly a drone? Jefferson Graham contends this was the craziest week ever in tech--but chances are, we won't really see all these products. Listen in to see which ones Jeff believes will actually become real.

In part 2 of Jefferson Graham's reports on how to deal with passwords and keep them away from hackers, an extended interview with Emmanuel Schalit, the founder of Dashlane, a password manager. Schalit talks about the best kind of passwords to have, why he believes texting is the unsafest platform of all, and how often we should all change our passwords.

In part 1 of a series on password hell, Jefferson Graham looks at suggestions made by Dashlane founder Emmanuel Schalit about how often we should change our passwords, and wonders what's truly feasible.

The flying car market is heating up--and self-driving cars aren't even on the streets yet. Jefferson Graham reports, on #TalkingTech.

Your phone is tracking you all day long--but what does it know about you after you've parted ways? Jefferson Graham digs in deep, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham tries to make some sense of all the augmented reality and virtual reality hype that's currently sweeping the tech world, on #TalkingTech.

With the release of the critically lauded new Samsung Galaxy phones, and the pending September 10th anniversary edition of the iPhone, the 2017 smartphone wars are now officially on. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reviews the Mevo camera, a small wonder for doing more professional looking live broadcasts on Facebook and Twitter--the good, bad and ugly.

Would you spend $1.3 million for a flying car? Jefferson Graham reports on the aeroplane/car that's set for delivery in 2020, on #TalkingTech.

Have you heard the hype about augmented reality, and that AR will replace smartphones in about 5 years? Jefferson Graham explains, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham tells why he thinks Line is the best messaging app you never used in this report from Tokyo, and visits Line's offices in Japan for a chat with senior director Brian Lee.

Angela An quit her day job, left New Zealand and moved to Japan to follow her dreams of becoming a travel video blogger. She tells about finding success in Tokyo with her Internationally Me YouTube channel on #TalkingTech with Jefferson Graham.

From Japan: Jefferson Graham and SearchEngineLand's Danny Sullivan pay a visit to Yodobashi-Akiba, said to the world's largest tech shop, and offer an audio tour.

#TalkingTech in Tokyo pays a visit to see the latest and greatest at Sony world HQ, and falls in love with a product most people have never heard of--Nigel, Sony's answer to Siri, Alexa and Cortana.

USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and SearchEngineLand's Danny Sullivan are both in Tokyo, where they report on using apps and international Sim cards to navigate their way around in a land where not a lot of English is spoken.

#TalkingTech from Japan: Jefferson Graham reports on the camera scene, where smartphone cameras greatly outnumber traditional cameras in the country of Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and others.

Jefferson Graham reports from Japan this week about those amazing hi-tech toilets from Toto on #TalkingTech

Jefferson Graham reports from Kobe, Japan, where he learned that he should have turned two-factor authentication off before leaving home. He explains why on #TalkingTech

What gear would you pack for a holiday? Jefferson Graham tells what he fit in his backpack for a trip to Japan on #TalkingTech. Hint--it's not just cameras

Jefferson Graham reviews the new YouTube TV cable TV alternative on #TalkingTech.

#TalkingTech visits the campus of the University of Southern California, where researchers are teaching drones to fly together for search and rescue missions and the like. Jefferson Graham reports.

Ernie Ball, the company behind the popular Slinky guitar string, has a new, "unbreakable," string, and #TalkingTech went to visit to see if we could indeed break a string. Jefferson Graham reports from the Ernie Ball showroom in Burbank.

ICYMI, Jefferson Graham looks back at the week's tech headlines, topped by a move in Congress to roll back privacy protections for online consumers.

Remember when chatbots were billed as the next big thing in tech? That didn't happen. A year later, Jefferson Graham takes a look at why chatbots were so disappointing on #TalkingTech.

After seeing phones get even bigger with recent models from Lenovo, Hauwei and now Samsung, it doesn't take a genius to go out on a limb and see that the next iPhone will be bigger than current models. Jefferson Graham reports on the #TalkingTech podcast.

Facebook's new "Story" feature is a blatant Snapchat clone, but that's OK. Most of the folks reaching to add flying bananas and dropping rain to their photos and videos probably never used Snapchat anyway. Jefferson Graham discusses the latest Facebook move with photographer Rick Sammon on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reviews Google Wifi, a three-unit package to improve your home network, on #TalkingTech.

Will we really see self-driving cars in a big way in just 3 years? Jefferson Graham discusses the state of the self-driving car post Uber's decision to pause its experiments with Gary Shapiro, the CEO of the Consumer Technology Assn.

Jefferson Graham takes out three mobile steadicams to add smoothness to your video footage, and tests them out. Which one is best--the Smove, GoPro Karma Grip or DJI Osmo? Tune in to #TalkingTech to find out.

ICYMI, the week's top headlines, topped by YouTube's really bad week and those new Apple iPads and iPhones, on #TalkingTech.

Can a video doorbell really curb crime? James Siminoff believes so. The founder of Ring, the video doorbell, Siminoff says it helps scare away at least 100 would-be robbers daily, and he's got the stats to prove to it, as he tells Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech.

Workflow, an app we first introduced you to in 2015, has been acquired by Apple. The app offers shortcuts for popular daily tasks. We visit the #TalkingTech vault for a replay of our interview with Workflow co-founder Ari Weinstein.

Amazon's Alexa has come to the iPhone, in the Amazon app, offering spoken word personal assistance. Does Siri have much to worry about? Jefferson Graham finds out on #TalkingTech.

Apple looks to take on Instagram and Snapchat with Clips, a new video app to jazz up your photos and videos. But is too late for Apple to compete here? Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Spencer Shulem, the 22-year-old co-founder of WeDo, talks about his inspiration for creating the WeDo app for staying on top of your daily tasks. Shulem was interviewed at a live #TalkingTech broadcast.

Cover songs are hugely popular on YouTube, but don't try offering your take on popular songs on Facebook--they may get you suspended on banned from the social network. The story of what happened to a British busker who offered a cover of a song by Ed Sheeran on Facebook.

Meet Sophia Latessa, the 16-year-old high school student and app developer. Her first app, MemeStream, was just released, with tools to add funny captions to photos.

Jefferson Graham runs down the week's top tech headlines on the ICYMI edition of Talking Tech, leading with the DOJ charges against 2 Russian hackers, Alexa joining Siri on the iPhone and the new YouTube leader--music from India.

What's the next hot app, post Snapchat? Jefferson Graham looks at the four apps that topped the charts from Dec.-February 2017 for a clue--Bitmoji, Wish, Letgo and Musical.ly

Jefferson Graham runs down the latest chart of the top YouTube and Facebook video creators for February. Would you believe music from India and a 5-year-olds toy reviews lead the pack at 1 and 2? Listen to here the rest.

Google's new "smart" denim jacket is a $350 Levi's jacket with gesture control. How's it different from a smart watch and smartphone? Jefferson Graham chats with fellow USA TODAY reporter Marco della Cava about how it works.

In this excerpt from their Facebook Live in front of an audience, Daniel Klaus, the president of the group video app AirTime talks about the rise in popularity of group messaging on #TalkingTech.

Sam Shank from Hotel Tonight sits down with USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham for a live edition of #TalkingTech to explains how his app can save you money on last-minute hotel rooms.

Jefferson Graham recaps the week's tech headlines on the ICYMI edition of #TalkingTech--the CIA hack, Facebook clones Snapchat again, Google takes on Slack.

How to keep your digital life safe in a WikiLeaks era? Jefferson Graham offers tips on #TalkingTech.

Critics defend pricing of "cutting the cord" from cable, in the wake of Jefferson Graham's earlier CTC #TalkingTech podcast. He initially suggested that if you sign up for a bunch of subscription services, you'll pay as much as you do now for cable.

With so many new streaming subscription offerings, Jefferson Graham wonders whether adding them up might end up costing as much as cable TV, or even more, on #TalkingTech.