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 13 May 2021 : A report from Bloomberg says Sony has warned analysts its video game console will remain under tight supply constraints until 2022.
Wednesday 12 May 2021 : We take a closer look at the mystery 'Twelve Minutes' featuring voice acting from Willem Dafoe and Daisy Ridley.
Tuesday 11 May 2021 : State attorneys general sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg asking him to drop plans to launch a version of Instagram for kids.
Monday 10 May 2021 : The popular survival horror franchise is back with the release of 'Resident Evil Village.'
Sunday 09 May 2021 : Peloton and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the company's treadmills after initially pushing back.
Saturday 08 May 2021 : Jerry Lawson established the original concept for a home video game console. USC and video game publisher Take-Two Interactive announced an...
Friday 07 May 2021 : Tired of losing your keys or other important items? Apple thinks it has a solution with AirTags.
Thursday 06 May 2021 : Electronic Arts is back to making baseball video games, as it strikes a deal with the creators of 'Super Mega Baseball.'
Wednesday 05 May 2021 : Facebook's Oversight Board ruled Wednesday to uphold a suspension of the former president's accounts on the social network and Instagram.
Wednesday 05 May 2021 : Roku has pulled the YouTube TV app from its store as both companies butt heads over a new deal.
Tuesday 04 May 2021 : Apple is reportedly planning to introduce some new health features to Apple Watch, including the ability to monitor blood pressure.
Monday 03 May 2021 : We go hands on with Atari VCS, a brand new home video game console from the industry icon.
Sunday 02 May 2021 : The video game Call of Duty is running a campaign to bring attention to the challenges military veterans with medical skills face getting...
Saturday 01 May 2021 : Most smartphones have a Night Mode that limits blue light and brightens your display with warmer colors. How much does it affect our...
Friday 30 April 2021 : Apple released its latest quarterly results, and guess what? They're still selling a ton of iPads, iPhones and Macs.
Thursday 29 April 2021 : The latest Nintendo Switch video game Pokemon Snap is about to hit stores April 30, Here's everything you should know about it.
Wednesday 28 April 2021 : Apple just rolled out a big update for iPhone and iPad users. Here's what to expect.
Tuesday 27 April 2021 : Roku warned users of its devices it might drop the app for YouTube TV over "unfair terms," which Google is denying.
Monday 26 April 2021 : The hit free-to-play video game 'Call of Duty: Warzone' just launched a huge update featuring a return to the past. We break it down.
Sunday 25 April 2021 : The film "Colette," co-produced by 'Titanfall' publisher Respawn Entertainment and Oculus Studios has been nominated for best short...
Saturday 24 April 2021 : Own an iPhone or iPad and have yet to try Apple Arcade? Start out by playing these games.
Friday 23 April 2021 : Amazon is rolling out a new feature at Whole Foods in Seattle allowing consumers to pay for groceries by palm.
Thursday 22 April 2021 : The next phase for the internet as we know it is an alternate reality called the metaverse. We explain what it is.
Wednesday 21 April 2021 : Apple hosted its spring product event on Tuesday, where it unveiled new iMacs, a new iPad Pro and more.
Tuesday 20 April 2021 : Microsoft is going to expand testing of its cloud gaming service, which will let you play Xbox games on your iPhone, iPad or PC.
Talking Tech
USA TODAY / Wondery
Good luck finding a PlayStation 5
A report from Bloomberg says Sony has warned analysts its video game console will remain under tight supply constraints until 2022.
Inside the video game mystery 'Twelve Minutes'
We take a closer look at the mystery 'Twelve Minutes' featuring voice acting from Willem Dafoe and Daisy Ridley.
Facebook urged to drop Instagram for kids
State attorneys general sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg asking him to drop plans to launch a version of Instagram for kids.
Ready for more Resident Evil?
The popular survival horror franchise is back with the release of 'Resident Evil Village.'
A big recall for Peloton
Peloton and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the company's treadmills after initially pushing back.
Remembering a video game pioneer
Jerry Lawson established the original concept for a home video game console. USC and video game publisher Take-Two Interactive announced an...
Hands on with Apple's AirTags
Tired of losing your keys or other important items? Apple thinks it has a solution with AirTags.
Baseball is back at EA
Electronic Arts is back to making baseball video games, as it strikes a deal with the creators of 'Super Mega Baseball.'
Facebook's ban on Donald Trump upheld
Facebook's Oversight Board ruled Wednesday to uphold a suspension of the former president's accounts on the social network and Instagram.
The Roku-Google spat continues
Roku has pulled the YouTube TV app from its store as both companies butt heads over a new deal.
More reasons to try an Apple Watch?
Apple is reportedly planning to introduce some new health features to Apple Watch, including the ability to monitor blood pressure.
Atari is back with a new console
We go hands on with Atari VCS, a brand new home video game console from the industry icon.
A new mission for Call of Duty
The video game Call of Duty is running a campaign to bring attention to the challenges military veterans with medical skills face getting...
Do night modes on smartphones help with sleep?
Most smartphones have a Night Mode that limits blue light and brightens your display with warmer colors. How much does it affect our...
Reminder: Apple makes a LOT of money
Apple released its latest quarterly results, and guess what? They're still selling a ton of iPads, iPhones and Macs.
What to know about Pokemon Snap
The latest Nintendo Switch video game Pokemon Snap is about to hit stores April 30, Here's everything you should know about it.
iOS 14.5: What's in the latest iPhone and iPad update?
Apple just rolled out a big update for iPhone and iPad users. Here's what to expect.
Google vs. Roku over the YouTube TV app
Roku warned users of its devices it might drop the app for YouTube TV over "unfair terms," which Google is denying.
A big update for 'Call of Duty: Warzone'
The hit free-to-play video game 'Call of Duty: Warzone' just launched a huge update featuring a return to the past. We break it down.
A video game company up for an Oscar?
The film "Colette," co-produced by 'Titanfall' publisher Respawn Entertainment and Oculus Studios has been nominated for best short...
Try out these Apple Arcade games
Own an iPhone or iPad and have yet to try Apple Arcade? Start out by playing these games.
Pay with the palm of your hand?
Amazon is rolling out a new feature at Whole Foods in Seattle allowing consumers to pay for groceries by palm.
Ready for the metaverse?
The next phase for the internet as we know it is an alternate reality called the metaverse. We explain what it is.
New iPad Pros, new iMacs, and a purple iPhone!
Apple hosted its spring product event on Tuesday, where it unveiled new iMacs, a new iPad Pro and more.
Xbox takes another step toward the cloud
Microsoft is going to expand testing of its cloud gaming service, which will let you play Xbox games on your iPhone, iPad or PC.
