Talking Tech Coverage

Unlocking the power of ChatGPT: A beginner's guide

Discover how ChatGPT revolutionizes digital searches, addressing common challenges and providing essential commands for beginners. Explore its impact on education, get answers to FAQs and glimpse the future of online search.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

Talking Tech: Gardening apps for everyone

Brian Shrader talks about gardening apps that can help gardeners of all levels.

Talking Tech: Instagram users concerned about new feature

Some Instagram users are concerned that the app's new sensitive content filter is blocking their posts.

Airline and bank websites go down in another major internet failure

Another big internet outage happened early Thursday morning, impacting a global content delivery network, causing many major websites to go down -- including the Southwest Airlines website. United Airlines and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange also were affected. It's the second big web interruption in the past couple of weeks.

Talking Tech: Apple's expansion includes AI, 5G, jobs in RTP

Apple is planning to build new facilities and create 20,000 new jobs in the U.S. over the next five years.

Talking Tech: Apple's AirTags could help find lost items

Apple is expected to debut AirTags -- little devices you'd attach to items like keychains and then use Bluetooth to find them if you lose them.

Talking Tech: Protect yourself from a security breach

More than 500 million Facebook accounts were involved in a massive security breach. Brian Shrader explains how to prevent that from happening to you.

Talking Tech: DoorDash launches same-day delivery COVID-19 tests

DoorDash has launched same-day delivery for COVID-19 tests.

Talking Tech: Protect your packages from porch pirates

Talking Tech reviews some of the best ways to keep porch pirates from stealing your packages.

Talking Tech: What's the deal with COVID-19 vaccine passports?

As we try to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a new battle brewing over vaccine passports -- digital proof on your phone that you've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.

Talking Tech: Microsoft reports issues with some services

On Monday, Microsoft Teams and some of its other services suffered a glitch, affecting users working from home across the globe.

Talking Tech: Smart speakers can detect heart rhythms, study finds

Smart speakers like Alexa can detect heart rhythms, a new study finds.

Talking Tech: Amazon working on mysterious new home device

"The Insider" reports Amazon is working on a new home robot -- an Amazon Echo on wheels that can scan and assist you around the house.

Talking Tech: Why 4G could be faster than 5G

Do you notice that your friends with Verizon 4G are able to download things quicker than you even if you have 5G? There's a reason!

MyHeritage unveils new artificial intelligence photos

My Heritage, which uses DNA testing to help you figure out your genealogy, has unveiled a new service that uses artificial intelligence to bring still photos to life.

Officials warn of scammers targeting stimulus checks

In other Talking Tech news, Google is donating $800M to COVID-19 response efforts and WHO is encouraging video gaming amid pandemic.

How to use food delivery apps safely

In an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, restaurants are shutting down dining rooms. But is it still safe to get food delivered?

Apple unveils new products in less flashy way

The pandemic isn't stopping tech companies from unveiling new products. Brian Shrader is Talking Tech with some big news from Microsoft and Apple.

Coronavirus changes online dating

Brian Shrader is Talking Tech with the way one app is encouraging users to meet, and he also has details about a new way to watch TV with your friends.

Demand for virtual communication tools grows

As coronavirus concerns shut down offices across the country, more individuals are working from home.

Internet makes it possible to keep working, studying during pandemic

Brian Shrader is Talking Tech Monday morning with one thing you can do at home if you're having problems with your connection -- and also, some new details about Google's coronavirus website.

Learn new skills with apps anytime, anywhere

If you've ever talked about taking an extra class or two to acquire a new skill, but never had the time -- no more excuses. Brian Shrader is Talking Tech with some apps that can help you learn.

Sleep apps can help with a better night's sleep

Sleep deprivation can have all sorts of harmful effects on your body -- from depression to heart disease. WRAL's Brian Shrader is Talking Tech with some apps to help you get a better night's sleep.

Talking Tech: Tinder app offers coronavirus safety reminders

On this week's Talking Tech: Tinder App is sending pop-up alerts to help protect users from coronavirus and offering tips from the World Health Organization. John Legend's Voice leaving the Google Assistant App on March 23. Sunset tonight marks national day of unplugging. Try to get outside this weekend and set aside your screens!

Coronavirus fears prompt plan changes for 2 more big tech companies

Google is canceling its largest event because of coronavirus. Also, Facebook has decided to skip the South by Southwest conference in Austin later this month. Facebook joins Twitter, Intel and TikTok in pulling out of South by Southwest.