There have been over 2,500 episodes of the Talking Tech podcast produced since 2013 by Jefferson Graham
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
You just got a smart speaker as a holiday present. Here’s what you need to know.
With Amazon, Google and Apple speakers, you can listen to music, set timers, check the weather and store closings, use an an intercom and much more.
Coronavirus pivot: Personalized puzzles, on-demand products based on Zoom jokes make Zazzle sales sizzle
Brothers Jeff and Bobby Beaver founded Zazzle while in their twenties. Their dad worked with them to get started. All three are still at the helm.
The year in food: Online delivery changed how we eat in 2020
The pandemic changed our relationship with food in 2020. Online food ordering, from groceries and restaurants surged because of the pandemic.
How to photograph Monday’s Winter Solstice from your phone
A tripod is key, and don’t forget the smartphone adapter, which costs around $10. To keep the camera steady, use the timer to snap the shutter.
How to find photos on your phone? Here’s how I do it.
Amazon Photos is the best free option for people who subscribe to the Prime service. Start using the tools within the Apple and Google photos apps.
Zoom video meetings come to an Amazon Echo Show device, just one for now
There are many Echo Show devices, but only one works with the Zoom Cloud Meetings app, the Show 8. The 10-inch and Echo Shows aren’t supported yet.
Smart speakers can be hard to get: Apple’s HomePod Mini and Amazon Dot with Clock sold out
You can still buy the larger editions of the Echo speaker and original HomePod and have them in time for Christmas.
Zoom comes to Google Nest Hub Max finally
Zoom available now on Facebook and DTEN displays. Amazon in August said it would be available in 2020 for Echo Show, but hasn’t updated.
Consumer guides: Tech Gift ideas for everyone in your holiday list
Shopping tips on how to navigate between 7 iPhones, 3 Apple Watches, Xbox vs. PS5 and all those cheap TVs.