Talking Tech With Jefferson Graham

Google's new Home product--a smart speaker looking to take on Amazon's Echo, opened to mixed reviews, causing Jefferson Graham and the #TalkingTech panel to wonder--what went wrong? Why did Google introduce a product that some say wasn't ready for prime-time? Guests: Jamie Siminoff (Ring) David Yeom (Hollar) and Gabby Sloam (Ollie.)

The "ballot selfie" is a new 2016 trend of young voters taking photos of themselves with their ballots and posting them on social media--yet it happens to be illegal in many states. Should it be? Jefferson Graham and the #Talking Tech panel weigh in. Guests: Jamie Siminoff, David Yeom and Gabby Sloam.

Google takes on Amazon with a smart speaker that can look things up, play music and operate your smart home like Amazon's Echo, but Google Home is a big and rare fail for the Internet giant. Jefferson Graham explains why, in this conversation with Home, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham has a tip for how to make Facebook Live broadcasts more interesting, with the Switcher Go app, on #TalkingTech.

Google's new virtual reality headset Daydream will be available 11/10, but only for one phone. That's right--one phone. iPhones and Galaxy's need not apply. Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham reviews GoPro's entry into the drone wars with the Karma, a consumer friendly "flying camera," producing fabulous footage.

What gadgets do tech critics travel with? Jefferson Graham poses that question to the Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler and Joanna Stern on #TalkingTech.

Molly Swenson from RYOT tells Jefferson Graham how watching the news in virtual reality will bring "you into" the picture in a way we've never experienced before. RYOT's upcoming news show will debut on the Huffington Post in November.

Jefferson Graham sits down with Wall Street Journal tech critics Joanna Stern and Geoffrey Fowler at the WSJD Live conference to compare notes on their 3 favorite gadgets of 2016--so far.

Popular YouTube performers Rhett and Link talk about their new Buddy System YouTube Red comedy series, how the former 1st grade classmates became and stayed fast friends and still travel together, on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham previews Apple's new, very pricey MacBookPro computers, and that wild new TouchPad strip that replaces the function keys on #TalkingTech.

The YouTube Red subscription service is not the beginning of the end of free video, say YouTube performers Rhett and Link--just an expansion of programming possibilities. They explain to Jefferson Graham on #TalkingTech.

Jefferson Graham explains why bringing drone camera technology to smartphones in the Osmo is his favorite tech gadget of 2016--so far--on #TalkingTech.

Hackers last week knocked down popular websites by tapping into our weakly protected home routers. So what to do? Jefferson Graham offers four tips on #TalkingTech.

The extended weekend edition of #TalkingTech weighs in on YouTube's network TV dreams, how consumers feel about virtual reality and what;'s the next big thing in tech. Panelists include March Capital's Jim Armstrong, Frank Magid associates' Mike Vorhaus and Lippe Oosterhaus from Busker. Jefferson Graham hosts.

Have you cut the grocery cord yet? The #TalkingTech panel weighs in on why they've stopped going to the market to buy food, opting for online delivery from Amazon. Guests include Lippe Oosterhof and Jim Armstrong.

Busker, a new live streaming app, is competing with Facebook, Periscope, YouNow and many others, in offering free live video streaming. It's twist--performers can pick up cash tips for their art while entertaining, and make some money. Jefferson Graham gets the laydown from Busker co-founder Lippe Oosterhof on #TalkingTech.

YouTube is reportedly planning a cable alternative, Unplugged, offering network TV shows via subscription in 2017. Will young audiences actually agree to pay to watch? Jefferson Graham and the #TalkingTech panel weigh in. Guests include Mike Vorhaus, Jim Armstrong and Lippe Oosterhof.

USA TODAY's Vrtually There offers a 360, virtual reality look at the world, every Thursday. Jefferson Graham previews the show on #TalkingTech with Gannett execs Niko Chauls and Kevin Gentzel.

Facebook is taking on Yelp, looking to your circle of friends to recommend local businesses. But how effective is it? Jefferson Graham reports on #TalkingTech.