Talking Tech
USA TODAY / Wondery
Talking Tech
USA TODAY / Wondery
Your daily consumer tech news update, plus the latest gadget reviews and straight talk about how the latest tech innovations affect you, with USA TODAY's Brett Molina and Mike Snider.
Thursday 25 February 2021 : Sorry, listeners, but another tax season is upon us. USA TODAY columnist Jennifer Jolly joins us to share the best tech to make filing...
Wednesday 24 February 2021 : Researches at the University of Colorado Boulder created technology that uses your body to power wearable devices.
Tuesday 23 February 2021 : As more wireless carriers roll out their 5G networks, T-Mobile announced its new Magenta Max plan.
Monday 22 February 2021 : Growing evidence suggests your smartwatch or fitness tracker like Fitbit could warn of a COVID-19 infection before a positive test.
Sunday 21 February 2021 : Amazon's new Build It program lets users pick concept devices for the tech giant to create, such as a smart cuckoo clock or smart sticky...
Saturday 20 February 2021 : Own a Nintendo Switch? We break down some of the new video games Nintendo just announced are coming soon.
Friday 19 February 2021 : Need tips on how to get the most from voice assistant Alexa? USA TODAY tech columnist Marc Saltzman is here to help!
Thursday 18 February 2021 : Good news if you own an Android phone: a new feature in Google Maps will soon make it easier to pay for public parking or mass transit.
Wednesday 17 February 2021 : During our stay-at-home 2020, we are streaming more, with most of us paying for perhaps five or more services, up from three before the...
Tuesday 16 February 2021 : As we've acclimated to life with Zoom and other video calling software for work and other life events, have you discovered you're a "camera...
Monday 15 February 2021 : Notice you're getting a lot of robocalls lately? It's not just you. We report on how robocalls are climbing once again.
Sunday 14 February 2021 : Do you like to leave your computer on to avoid fully restarting it for work or other reasons? Here's why you might want to stop.
Saturday 13 February 2021 : Apple Maps will soon make it easier for users to report accidents and other hazards, just like Waze and Google Maps.
Friday 12 February 2021 : Whether you want to send gifts or show your significant other some love, there's an app for that. Tech columnist Marc Saltzman joins us to...
Thursday 11 February 2021 : Remember that lawyer who left on his cat filter during a Zoom video call? You can do it too! Here's how to add those filters.
Wednesday 10 February 2021 : An update rolling out this month for Fitbit users will allow them to log their blood glucose levels using the device's smartphone app.
Tuesday 09 February 2021 : As the coronavirus pandemic stretches even longer and we're stuck at home, how should parents manage their kids' time on screens?
Monday 08 February 2021 : Own an Apple Watch? Brett and Mike discuss tips on how to use your smartwatch.
Sunday 07 February 2021 : Yes, it feels like streaming services are charging more per month, but you can still save money if you plan to ditch cable.
Saturday 06 February 2021 : It's Super Bowl weekend, football fans! Here's how to watch this year's big game.
Friday 05 February 2021 : Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. Ryan Waniata, managing editor of electronics at Reviewed, joins us to share tips on picking a...
Thursday 04 February 2021 : If you have an iPhone or iPad, prepare to see a new prompt from Facebook asking whether it can track your app and website activity.
Wednesday 03 February 2021 : EA Sports is resurrecting its once-popular NCAA Football video game as a new franchise called College Football. We discuss what we might...
Tuesday 02 February 2021 : Amazon announced founder Jeff Bezos will step down as CEO of the tech giant this summer, and will transition to the role of executive chair.
Tuesday 02 February 2021 : First it was GameStop shares surging, now the price of silver is going up. Is this also connected to Reddit?
Talking Tech
USA TODAY / Wondery
Tech to help with your taxes
Sorry, listeners, but another tax season is upon us. USA TODAY columnist Jennifer Jolly joins us to share the best tech to make filing...
Your body as a smartwatch battery?
Researches at the University of Colorado Boulder created technology that uses your body to power wearable devices.
T-Mobile has a new 5G wireless plan
As more wireless carriers roll out their 5G networks, T-Mobile announced its new Magenta Max plan.
Your smartwatch could detect COVID
Growing evidence suggests your smartwatch or fitness tracker like Fitbit could warn of a COVID-19 infection before a positive test.
Ready for a smart cuckoo clock?
Amazon's new Build It program lets users pick concept devices for the tech giant to create, such as a smart cuckoo clock or smart sticky...
New Nintendo Switch video games, and more
Own a Nintendo Switch? We break down some of the new video games Nintendo just announced are coming soon.
Tips on how to use Alexa
Need tips on how to get the most from voice assistant Alexa? USA TODAY tech columnist Marc Saltzman is here to help!
Google makes parking way easier
Good news if you own an Android phone: a new feature in Google Maps will soon make it easier to pay for public parking or mass transit.
Streaming on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic.
During our stay-at-home 2020, we are streaming more, with most of us paying for perhaps five or more services, up from three before the...
Zoom: Video on or off?
As we've acclimated to life with Zoom and other video calling software for work and other life events, have you discovered you're a "camera...
Robocalls back on the rise
Notice you're getting a lot of robocalls lately? It's not just you. We report on how robocalls are climbing once again.
Turn off that computer!
Do you like to leave your computer on to avoid fully restarting it for work or other reasons? Here's why you might want to stop.
Big changes for Apple Maps
Apple Maps will soon make it easier for users to report accidents and other hazards, just like Waze and Google Maps.
Valentine's Day apps
Whether you want to send gifts or show your significant other some love, there's an app for that. Tech columnist Marc Saltzman joins us to...
Get your own Zoom cat filter
Remember that lawyer who left on his cat filter during a Zoom video call? You can do it too! Here's how to add those filters.
Fitbit adds blood sugar tracking
An update rolling out this month for Fitbit users will allow them to log their blood glucose levels using the device's smartphone app.
Kids and screen time
As the coronavirus pandemic stretches even longer and we're stuck at home, how should parents manage their kids' time on screens?
Get the most out of your Apple Watch
Own an Apple Watch? Brett and Mike discuss tips on how to use your smartwatch.
Save money on your streaming bills
Yes, it feels like streaming services are charging more per month, but you can still save money if you plan to ditch cable.
How to watch the Super Bowl
It's Super Bowl weekend, football fans! Here's how to watch this year's big game.
Tips on buying a TV for the Super Bowl
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. Ryan Waniata, managing editor of electronics at Reviewed, joins us to share tips on picking a...
A new message from Facebook?
If you have an iPhone or iPad, prepare to see a new prompt from Facebook asking whether it can track your app and website activity.
College Football video game is back!
EA Sports is resurrecting its once-popular NCAA Football video game as a new franchise called College Football. We discuss what we might...
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
Amazon announced founder Jeff Bezos will step down as CEO of the tech giant this summer, and will transition to the role of executive chair.
A silver rush?
First it was GameStop shares surging, now the price of silver is going up. Is this also connected to Reddit?
