Yes, this is the last episode while the pod goes on hiatus. As a parting gift, we share some final important tech tips.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yes, this is the last episode while the pod goes on hiatus. As a parting gift, we share some final important tech tips.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Talking Tech says goodbye (for now)

Have important photos or documents you want to save? These are the best ways to back them up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have important photos or documents you want to save? These are the best ways to back them up.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The best options for backing up your data

Samsung is launching a program so owners of Galaxy smartphones and other devices can make their own repairs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Samsung is launching a program so owners of Galaxy smartphones and other devices can make their own repairs.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Samsung to let Galaxy phone owners fix their devices

Wordle had a rare experience in its short lifespan: a daily puzzle with two answers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wordle had a rare experience in its short lifespan: a daily puzzle with two answers.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The day Wordle gave two answers

Some Verizon customers getting a spam text from their own numberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some Verizon customers getting a spam text from their own numberSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Some Verizon customers getting spam texts

Whether you're just starting out or long into adulthood, these apps and websites are the best at getting your life together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether you're just starting out or long into adulthood, these apps and websites are the best at getting your life together.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The best apps for 'adulting'

Do you know these simple voice commands for your iPhone or Android device?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you know these simple voice commands for your iPhone or Android device?See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Must-know tips when using voice assistants

Uber reached a deal with cab drivers to start listing them on the ride-hailing app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Uber reached a deal with cab drivers to start listing them on the ride-hailing app.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Uber to start listing NYC taxi cabs

Stephen Wilhite, the developer of the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) has passed away at 74.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen Wilhite, the developer of the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) has passed away at 74.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The inventor of the GIF has died

Want more legroom on a flight, or an early peek at what's coming from the post office? We'll let you know how.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want more legroom on a flight, or an early peek at what's coming from the post office? We'll let you know how.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

These tech tips will make your life easier

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. Discover more great podcasts from USA TODAY at usatoday.com/podcasts.

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Jefferson is great-- love his content! The perfect podcast for my AM commute.

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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. Discover more great podcasts from USA TODAY at <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">usatoday.com/podcasts</a>.

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ICYMI: Mo Rocca from CBS Sunday Morning tells Jefferson Graham about his new podcast, MobituariesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ICYMI: Mo Rocca from CBS Sunday Morning tells Jefferson Graham about his new podcast, MobituariesSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ICYMI: Mo Rocca on his new Mobituaries podcast

Jefferson Graham offers consumer tips on dealing with customer service for devices on Talking Tech. Apple and Samsung get high marks, not so for Microsoft. http://www.jeffersongraham.netSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Graham offers consumer tips on dealing with customer service for devices on Talking Tech. Apple and Samsung get high marks, not so for Microsoft. <a href="http://www.jeffersongraham.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jeffersongraham.net</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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

Michelle Maltais, the consumer editor of USA TODAY, sits in with Jefferson Graham with a tale of tech repair gone haywire, and what she learned from the experience on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Maltais, the consumer editor of USA TODAY, sits in with Jefferson Graham with a tale of tech repair gone haywire, and what she learned from the experience on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Tech repair tips--don't shop with kids

Jefferson Graham runs down the chart of the top iOS downloads of 2018. There are a lot of familiar names, but some new ones in there worth noting as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Graham runs down the chart of the top iOS downloads of 2018. There are a lot of familiar names, but some new ones in there worth noting as well. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Top iOS App downloads of 2018

Jefferson Graham tests two units, the Roav Viva and Garmin Speak, which bring Alexa voice commands to the car. Tune in to Talking Tech to hear his thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Graham tests two units, the Roav Viva and Garmin Speak, which bring Alexa voice commands to the car. Tune in to Talking Tech to hear his thoughts. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

"Alexa, what can we do in the car?"

A Silicon Valley startup Mojo Vision is developing augmented smart corrective contact lenses. Here's what they promise to let you see.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Silicon Valley startup Mojo Vision is developing augmented smart corrective contact lenses. Here's what they promise to let you see.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Are smart contact lenses an `eye' toward the future?

Jefferson Graham reports on the growing trend for free ad-supported streaming channels, from the likes of Pluto, Tubi and others, on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Graham reports on the growing trend for free ad-supported streaming channels, from the likes of Pluto, Tubi and others, on Talking Tech. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

How to stream free movies & TV 

On the heels of Apple's annual Worldwide Developer's Conference, Jefferson Graham offers 7 fixes he'd like to see for Apple's Siri personal assistant on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the heels of Apple's annual Worldwide Developer's Conference, Jefferson Graham offers 7 fixes he'd like to see for Apple's Siri personal assistant on #TalkingTech. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

7 fixes we want to see for Siri

Jefferson Graham compares the pros and cons of the five major cable TV streaming alternatives, YouTubeTV, Sony Playstation Vue, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Now and Sling TV on #TalkingTech. Which one is best for you? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Graham compares the pros and cons of the five major cable TV streaming alternatives, YouTubeTV, Sony Playstation Vue, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Now and Sling TV on #TalkingTech. Which one is best for you? See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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

Jefferson Graham previews Tuesday's "Unpacked" Samsung event, where the company is expected to unveil 3 new premium Galaxy phones and a new flip phone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Graham previews Tuesday's "Unpacked" Samsung event, where the company is expected to unveil 3 new premium Galaxy phones and a new flip phone. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Samsung Galaxy event preview

Jefferson Graham reviews Google's revamped Nest Hub Max on Talking TechSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Graham reviews Google's revamped Nest Hub Max on Talking TechSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Review: Google Nest Hub Max

Apple's TV + streaming service debuts 11/1 and Jefferson Graham has a preview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple's TV + streaming service debuts 11/1 and Jefferson Graham has a preview. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Apple TV + debuts this week

Brett Kinsella from the Voicebot.ai website joins Jefferson Graham to discuss the hits and misses from Amazon's 2018 fall product lineup in Seattle. A talking microwave. A talking clock. And a really cool DVR. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brett Kinsella from the <a href="http://Voicebot.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voicebot.ai</a> website joins Jefferson Graham to discuss the hits and misses from Amazon's 2018 fall product lineup in Seattle. A talking microwave. A talking clock. And a really cool DVR. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Hits and misses from Amazon event

ICYMI: USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais weigh in on Amazon's new free grocery delivery offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ICYMI: USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham and Michelle Maltais weigh in on Amazon's new free grocery delivery offer. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ICYMI: Amazon's free grocery delivery deal

We use bluetooth every day, but bad news folks, it creates a security risk. Jefferson Graham offers tips on what to do for Talking Tech listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We use bluetooth every day, but bad news folks, it creates a security risk. Jefferson Graham offers tips on what to do for Talking Tech listeners. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The perils of Bluetooth

Barbara MacDonald, one of the hosts of YouTube's Creator Insider series, sits down with Jefferson Graham to offer tips on how to start a channel and find an audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barbara MacDonald, one of the hosts of YouTube's Creator Insider series, sits down with Jefferson Graham to offer tips on how to start a channel and find an audience. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

How to get ahead on YouTube? Barbara has some ideas!

How to stop paying big $$$ for wireless plansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to stop paying big $$$ for wireless plansSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

How to stop paying big $$$ for wireless plans

Bret Kinsella, the editor of the Voicebot.AI website, fills in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham and reports about why consumer robots haven't struck a chord with the public, but Alexa has. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bret Kinsella, the editor of the <a href="http://Voicebot.AI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voicebot.AI</a> website, fills in for the vacationing Jefferson Graham and reports about why consumer robots haven't struck a chord with the public, but Alexa has. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Consumer robots are dead; long live Alexa

Michelle Maltais, the consumer editor for USA TODAY, joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the latest Facebook is tracking your every move crisis. Is it time to ditch Facebook?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Maltais, the consumer editor for USA TODAY, joins Jefferson Graham to weigh in on the latest Facebook is tracking your every move crisis. Is it time to ditch Facebook?See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Now is it time to drop Facebook? Take #112

Apple Watch sales just got a big boost from Google's planned purchase of Fitbit. Do you want your steps, calories and sleep monitored by Google? Jefferson Graham weighs in on the latest Talking Tech episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple Watch sales just got a big boost from Google's planned purchase of Fitbit. Do you want your steps, calories and sleep monitored by Google? Jefferson Graham weighs in on the latest Talking Tech episode. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Privacy alert! Google buying Fitbit

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