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Dennis in Pasadena has audio distortion on his AirPods since doing the hearing test.

Microsoft announces paid security updates after Windows 10 support ends.

Rich attended TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Startups mentioned: Remento, HiHello, Popl, MabLab, Astreas

Mike in Tuscon says web pages no longer load on Chrome. Try Reset all settings.

Tony in San Ysidro has issues with his Pixel and iPhone.

Bob in Oceanside needs to get past Bitlocker screen on laptop. Check here for your key.

Apple unveiled new iMacs, MacBook Pros and Mac Minis with M4 chips and 16 gigs RAM standard.

ChatGPT is taking on Google with launch of ChatGPT search.

David in Los Angeles wants to remove their personal information from the web. Mentioned: Google results about you and this Consumer Reports study.

? Apple's Health & Watch Product Marketing director Deidre Caldbeck discusses the new AirPods Pro hearing health features, including hearing protection and FDA-approved hearing aid functionality.

How to identify your AirPods model.

Disney+ added a Top 10 list to the home screen.

Robert in Redondo Beach can?t get into his AOL email. Mentioned: Help Page

Steve in Tampa wants to know if he upgrades his graphics card will his VR headset look better.

Nintendo launched their own music app with video game songs.

Mint Mobile now has a $15 a month kid friendly wireless plan.

UnitedHealthcare confirms more details on their major hack attack.

?? Caitlin Sarian, known as "Cybersecurity Girl," shares online safety tips.

Google now sells refurbished Pixel phones at a discount.

Samsung expands it?s device repair network to over 900 locations. store locator

Ex-Disney employee faces jail for hacking their menu system.

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Rich discusses the answers to his questions:

Which phone are you using?

How do you keep track of your to-do list?

Rich?s current method: Whisper Memos on Apple Watch, Email Me on iOS, Email Yourself on Android, Notion for safekeeping, Microsoft To Do since it?s cross-platform and allows you to add files.

Toni in the Inland Empire wants a dash cam to keep her car safe.

???? Clinical psychologist and attorney Dr. Lisa Strohman discusses strategies for protecting youth in the digital age. Mentioned: Digital Citizen Academy Free e-books here

Big companies are fighting the FTC?s new Click to Cancel Rule.

Amazon Prime members can now save 10 cents a gallon at 7,000 gas stations.

Rich mentioned he saves money with Upside.

Whitney wants to know what the catch is to ?free phone? promotions.

Patrick in Colorado Springs wants to know where he can buy an iPod. Mentioned: Retrospekt.

eero Outdoor 7 blankets your backyard or patio with WiFi.

? Jura Anchor creator Patrick O'Neill discusses his new 3D-printed USB-C AirPods accessory. Code RICHONTECH15 for 15% off.

Rich mentioned the Facades App to keep track of Apple Store visits.

Brian in Westport, WA inquires about intercepted insurance communications.

Verizon has a new Family Safety app for iOS and Android.

Jackie in San Dimas can?t use the letter x on her computer.

Facebook is testing video selfies to recover accounts.

A Bay Area woman found an interesting way to get back into her hacked Facebook.

US Mobile now supports Apple Watch and even has a standalone plan for $78 a year.

? Bitwarden CEO Michael Crandell discusses password management.

Rich shared his Neakasa M1 automated kitty litter box review.

SimpliSafe has a new AI powered outdoor security camera with live agent monitoring.

You can use AirPods to hear better in noisy restaurants.

AT&T has a free 30 day network trial program.

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Amazon refreshed it?s entire Kindle lineup including the first ever Kindle Colorsoft with color e-ink.

Stephanie in Los Angeles is a senior citizen and wants to be prepared for an emergency. Rich mentioned Blindshell, DumbWireless and Consumer Cellular phones.

Mike writes in about how to get help with installing Ring and Arlo around his house. Rich recommends searching Yelp for home network installation, home automation, TV mounting or security systems.

Lori from Canal Fulton, OH asks what the next best phone is after the iPhone 12 Mini. Rich mentioned MacRumors Buyers Guide.

Morgan from Thousand Oaks asks about how to track her indoor cats if they get out into her five acre ranch backyard. Mentioned: Tractive and Whistle, AirTag, Samsung SmartTag, Tile.

Oscar in Winchester, CA needs help with backing up his messages. Rich mentioned SMS Backup & Restore on Android and iMazing on iPhone.

Apple released a new iPad Mini.

Sarah in Studio City is worried that she clicked the link in a toll scam text.

? Swan CEO Cory Klippsten shares insights on Bitcoin and the current state of the cryptocurrency market. Mentioned: Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery streaming on Max.

Diego in San Diego has an annoying ?refresh? issue with his 2011 Mac computer. Mentioned: Reinstall macOS and CleanMyMac.

Google Flights has a new ?cheapest? option for finding airfare on a tight budget.

Erik in Bismarck, ND needs a good USB-A to USB-C cable for CarPlay.

?? Consumer Reports' Sukhi Gulati talks Permission Slip, a tool designed to help users automatically reduce their digital footprint and protect online privacy.

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Rich is home in NJ and recounted his Dad?s (successful) cancer journey and his love of electronics stores over the years.

Toni in the Inland Empire is having issues with one of her AirPods. Rich mentioned a factory reset, cleaning and check for software update. You can replace just one or buy the new AirPods 4.

Susan in Santa Monica has a question about replacing her old router and whether she should turn off her router at night.

Tesla unveiled the Cybercab robotaxi and more at an event in Los Angeles.

Dianne in Menifee is curious if there?s a way to have a FaceTime call with iPhone and Android.

Tubi is paying nearly $20 million in a privacy related settlement.

Ring has a new AI powered smart video search, but you?ll have to be on the $20 plan to get it.

Brady in Anaheim is curious what he can migrate Evernote to.

Amazon says customers saved more than $1 Billion during Prime Big Deal Days 2024.

? Tech journalist Christian de Looper explores the pros and cons of art-style TVs like Samsung's The Frame and Hisense's CanvasTV. Also mentioned: Roku Backdrops and Amazon Ambient.

Todd in Santa Monica called to tell us about an AI hackathon taking place in Santa Monica.

TikTok is getting sued by 14 states for harming kids and being addictive. Countdown to ban timer.

Jamie in Los Angeles wants a budget security camera that doesn?t have a subscription.

Jerry in Hatfield, PA wants to know if there?s way to ?sniff out? streaming media URLs. Rich mentioned a Chrome extension called Bulk Media Downloader.

Google?s NotebookLM can basically create a podcast out of text source you upload.

???? Former PR pro Scott Baldwin introduces Front Pack, his new social network designed to connect and motivate endurance athletes through shared experiences and goals.

Streaming TV platforms are tracking you big time. Here?s a guide to opt out.

Text messages scams are out of control.

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Rich shared his tips and tricks for getting the best deals on Amazon Prime Day.

Linda in Seal Beach is worried her iPhone is hacked. Rich mentioned a Restore and iMazing Spyware scan.

China found a way to spy on our telecom systems using our own wiretapping backdoor.

Gary in Laguna Nigel is curious if he can run Verizon and T-Mobile on his phone.

Brian in Murietta wants to know if his friend?s data connection is being deprioritized.

Diane in Torrance wants to know how to cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription her dad mistakenly signed up for.

Verizon is shutting down it?s Message+ app and you should switch to Google Messages for RCS support.

Verizon suffered a major outage this week and still hasn?t said what caused it.

Bank of America had an outage this week that caused some customers to see a $0 balance.

Donna in Sequim, WA can?t get access to her Google Workspace account. Rich mentioned Google Account Recovery and ICANN lookup to see who manages the domain.

?? Consumer Watchdog's Justin Kloczko discusses current tech-related privacy concerns and how consumers can better protect their personal information.

John in Murietta, CA wants to know the best mesh WiFi system. Rich likes Eero best, Netgear Orbi is also very good and TP Link is a great value.

A caller in Upland wants a good antenna. Rich recommends checking out Antennas Direct.

Amazon is adding more ads to Prime Video in 2025.

Craig in Woodland Hills wants a Chromebook recommendation. Rich likes ASUS and look for a Chromebook with the Plus designation.

Jeff in Murrietta wants to know where his wife can learn how to use her new Mac. Check Apple?s user guide online, YouTube videos and free sessions at the Apple Store.

?? Shopping expert Trae Bodge from TrueTrae.com previews Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, sharing tips for nabbing the best early holiday discounts. Mentioned: PayPal Honey, SlickDeals and Instagram.

Don?t get scammed on Ticketmaster! Be sure you have a unique, strong password on your account and your email account so you don?t lose your tickets.

MobileX added more data to their plans and have some compelling pricing, too.

Thomas wrote in to suggest TillerHQ for spreadsheet budgeting.

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Rich shared his story about how he tried to help out his Instagram followers and it backfired.

Arnold in Rancho Cucamonga is getting popups on his S24 smartphone.

? CNET's Scott Stein compares Meta?s Orion AR prototype against Snap's Spectacles, and talks about advancements in augmented reality.

Dianne in Torrance uses Team Viewer for free but now it?s asking her to pay. Rich mentioned RustDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop as an alternative.

LG Smart TV?s are now showing ads before the screensaver starts.

Rich talked about a few features he likes on the new Google TV Streamer: the find my remote feature and the Freeplay with 150 channels you can flip through like cable.

Rich mentioned he?s testing a self cleaning cat little box by Neakasa.

If you had Kaspersky, it switched to UltraAV.

Robert in Alhambra wants a new phone with good accessibility features.

? Joby Aviation's Chief Product Officer Eric Allison discusses the future of electric air taxis and their potential impact on urban transportation.

Jeff in Diamond Bar is trying to get his Yahoo email to sync.

Polly had a YouTube channel about Humming Bird feeders and it was taken down for spam content.

Rick in Thousand Oaks wants an app that can track his checking account balance. Rich uses an old school Excel spreadsheet but also mentioned Every Dollar and YNAB.

As for net worth apps, Rich likes Empower. There?s also Rocket Money, Fidelity Full View and Betterment.

Kevin in Malibu is losing his iCloud contacts.

Meta says you might see AI images of yourself show up in your newsfeed.

Disney+ has started it?s password sharing crackdown.

? Parent Collective founder Samuel Chapman discusses social media safety and fentanyl awareness.

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Rich talked about new features in iOS 18 and mentioned Whisper Memos as a great way to use the Action Button.

Matthew in Sonora wants help building his dream invention of a smart Bott?s Dot to help cut down on cars hitting animals in the road.

? Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine discusses Chipotle's automation push and its wider impact on the workforce across industries.

Mike in Irvine wants to know if teenagers can hide apps and what parents can do about it.

Kevin in San Clemente wants to know if those services to remove your personal info are legit.

Toni in Inland Empire wants to know how to remove herself from a large texting group.

Amazon?s next Prime Day is happening October 8-9, 2024. Rich recommends Honey?s Droplist to keep track of price changes.

Instagram has new automatic protections for teen users.

California Driver?s Licenses and IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet. Google Wallet got the feature a few weeks back.

Bonnie in Charleston, SC wants to know if there is a way to avoid robocalls on her landline. Rich mentioned Nomorobo.

Kelly in Santa Clarita has an Echo Dot that won?t connect to her network. Rich recommends a factory reset.

Spectrum boosts internet speeds for existing customers and has new commitments for service, repairs and credits.

Jill emailed to ask if her existing Apple passwords will follow through to the new Passwords app in iOS 18.

Leslie in Coda De Caza can?t login to her Cox Yahoo email account on Outlook.

Karen in San Pedro got a message on her Samsung that wanted to install apps automatically.

? The Shortcut founder Matt Swider breaks down the iPhone 16's new features and how they compare to previous models.

Rich?s review of the iPhone 16 models.

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Rich offers his hands on impressions of the new Apple products: iPhone 16 models, Apple Watches and AirPods.

Bill in Los Angeles wonders if those websites offering a free iPhone 15 are legit.

? Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler test-drives Apple Intelligence and explains the quirks in the iPhone 16's new AI features.

Annette asks how to mute notifications on group texts on Android.

Ed in Tarzana wants to know how the Sleep Apnea detection feature works on the Apple Watch.

Tom in Temecula wants to know if his current AirPods Pro 2 will get the hearing aid features.

23andMe agrees to a $30 million dollar settlement related to their 2023 data breach.

Rich mentioned HaveIBeenPwned to check if your info has been breached.

Gerry in Hatfield, PA is curious if he can use a wireless dongle keyboard with Bluetooth instead.

Microsoft is warning Outlook email users that they have to switch to a more secure authentication method; in most cases you can just delete your account and re-add it.

Sue in Redondo Beach is curious if Experian is trying to sell her when they say her info is on the dark web.

? Top tech YouTuber iJustine discusses the new iPhone 16 and other recent Apple product announcements.

Brian in Murietta wants to know when you?ll be throttled with an MVNO. Rich says to check the ?network management policy? in the Broadband Facts label for the plan.

United Airlines is the first major airline to install super fast Starlink Internet on it?s planes and it will be free for passengers.

Mela wants to know what a ?high split? means for her cable internet with Spectrum.

Patrick in Colorado Springs is looking for a MP3 Player that has FM Radio. Rich says to check out the SanDisk Clip.

Sony unveils the PlayStation 5 Pro with improved graphics, better WiFi and a $700 pricetag.

The free and excellent ElevenLabs Reader App (iOS, Android) can now read to you in celebrity voices.

Linda in Glendale wants to know how to remove her personal data from Google. California opt out info.

?? YouTube creator Jon from GenXGrownUp explores 80s nostalgia, retro gaming, and the revival of classic brands in the modern tech landscape.

TurboTax is discontinuing the CD format for it?s desktop software.

Waymo and Uber are teaming up for service in Austin and Atlanta.

Americans used a record 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2023, according to the CTIA.

YouTube is introducing pause ads on TV screens.

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Rich reviews the V-U2 show at the Sphere Las Vegas.

David in Fresno is getting pop-up notifications on his screen ever since he visited a certain website.

Verizon is buying Frontier for $20 billion in cash.

Verizon is also cutting Autopay discounts for customers on older plans.

Beware: Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise.

Google Photos has a new ?Ask Photos? AI feature you can try out.

Stop reading the manual for your appliances and gadgets. Here?s how to use AI to help you instead.

Steve in San Diego is getting an error on Chrome that says his cache is full.

Instagram is adding comments to Stories.

Beverly is wondering if it?s safe to use WiFi at an Airbnb esp for things like banking.

Angela is wondering if Rich can recap his advice on maximizing travel rewards.

Roku is adding artwork inspired Backdrops as a screensaver and it looks like you can use your own Google Photos or uploaded photos, too.

Paul in Columbus is using a Fire TV cube and sometimes it pauses by itself.

? The Apple Circle host Robert Rosenfeld discusses trending iPhone apps, upcoming Apple events, and his YouTube channel's coverage of the Apple ecosystem. Mentioned Trainwell App.

Deborah in Carson needs more WiFi hotspot than her plan allows. Rich mentioned Solis, Visible, portable hotspots and 5G Home Internet from Verizon or T-Mobile.

Gary is wondering if his Verizon phone would work on the AT&T network.

Maria is trying to set up parental controls on her son?s iPhone.

Android earthquake alerts are expanding to all 50 states.

?? Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer discusses her tech career, Sunshine startup, and views on AI's future impact.

A new video camera security system can deploy smoke and pepper spray.

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Apple set a date for its next big event to unveil the iPhone 16 models.

California might approve a controversial AI Safety Bill.

ESPN launches a Where to Watch tool. Fubo has a similar Gamefinder tool for sports.

Jason in Texas says the battery in his 2019 MacBook won?t charge anymore.

? UCSF pediatrics professor Dr. Jason Nagata discusses recent school smartphone bans and their impact on student well-being.

Nenette in Los Angeles is wondering if she should get M2 or M3 chip.

Gloria in Oxnard, CA needs to convert files on a CD to audio. Rich mentioned Speechify and Listen Later. ElevenLabs is also great for text to speech and they have an app for iOS and Android.

Michael in Anaheim can?t hear notifications when his phone is connected to Bluetooth. Rich mentioned the Spoken Notifications app.

? Business Insider's Tech & Electronics Senior Reporter Antonio Villas-Boas compares mobile carriers Mint Mobile and Tello Mobile.

John in Moorpark is curious about an Apple Watch vs medical alert device.

Lonnie in Riverside has Google Maps on his iPhone and it won?t work.

LG says it will provide 5 years of OS updates for it?s smart TV?s.

Samsung says it will provide 7 years of OS updates for it?s smart TV?s.

Patty in Van Nuys is trying to get music off an old computer laden with viruses.

Rich mentioned his newsletter and the stretching app Bend.

? TV Answer Man Phillip Swann guides listeners on selecting the ideal sports streaming service for their needs.

Rich mentioned how to block ads on Android instantly.

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Rich discussed some real life ways to use AI: to help you pick out wine on a menu, choose what to order based on dietary restrictions and even pick ingredients to cook with.

Android users in California can now add their ID or drivers license to Google Wallet. Apple Wallet support is coming soon.

Richard in New Jersey is wondering why the voice volume on his Sonos system is louder than the TV volume.

? Ashish Aggarwal introduces the JubileeTV, a streaming device designed to help seniors with remote assistance capabilities.

Mary in San Diego wants recommendations for a VPN.

Gary in San Antonio says his iPhone 15 Pro Max runs too hot.

Rich is reading the book The Anxious Generation and it?s an eye opening warning about the role tech plays in the lives of our kids.

Rich found a good way to find a highly rated nearby restaurant on Google Maps.

Richard in Menefee, CA is looking to replace his older LG phone. Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung S24 Ultra.

If you type ??:: into the iPhone?s App Library Search bar it will crash the phone. Don?t do it, you can see me do it here.

FlightAware says there?s been a security incident with user data.

Joel in Riverside wants to know if he can use AI to help him build his new website.

? Author Julio Vincent Gambuto discusses his book 'Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!', which offers strategies for reclaiming time and purpose in the digital age.

Spectrum TV customers can get Paramount+ Essential for free.

You can trade in old electronics for a Costco gift card. Also, check out Gizmogo.

Mark in Woodland Hills is looking for a simple video and audio editing program for PC. Rich mentioned Audacity, CapCut and Adobe Rush.

Ring has a new basic video doorbell with head to toe video and better battery life.

Waymo reached a milestone: 100,000 paid trips weekly.

Craig in Des Moines wants to know if his Skullcandy headphones are any good.

Rich also mentioned he likes the CMF Buds 2 and Sleepphones.

? U.S. News vehicle editor Zach Doell provides an objective assessment of the Tesla Cybertruck.

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Rich discusses the new Pixel hardware from the latest Made By Google Event.

Here?s how to check if your SSN was involved in that massive data breach.

Links to freeze credit reports: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax

Ryan Montgomery, founder of cybersecurity firm Pentester. NPD Breach Check Tool

Mentioned: Bitdefender and ESET for anti-virus, iVPN and Mullvad for VPNs

Follow Ryan on Instagram for more cybersecurity info and tips

Eric in the I.E. asks there?s something similar to Pixel?s Call Notes feature for the iPhone. Apple is adding a call recording feature in iOS 18.

Samsung is bringing Circle to Search to select Galaxy A series smartphones.

Rich shares details on the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Maxx in Lake Worth, FL says you should consider freezing one more system from ChexSystems to avoid identify theft with bank accounts being opened in your name.

Mark in Woodland Hills is wondering if there?s a way to keep his phone cool while cycling outside. Rich mentioned the Phoozy phone case.

Fitbit Premium users will have access to some Peloton classes starting in September.

Rishi Chandra, Google Home, Shenaz Zack, Google Pixel and Sandeep Waraich, Pixel Wearables.

Melody in Carlsbad says random photos are showing up on her Mac computer.

Check the folder you?re using for your screensaver: Open System Preferences, Screen Saver, Photos and check the library or folder.

Elsa in Playa Del Rey wants to use DIRECTV Stream but it doesn?t work with Samsung.

Robert is trying to make his DIRECTV Genies tune to a certain sports game at a certain time.

California will soon let you add your Driver?s License and ID to Apple Wallet.

Max Tegmark of the Future of Life Institute will talk about the good and bad of AI.

Proton VPN now has a browser extension and it?s completely free.

There?s a new world record for most consoles hooked up to one TV: 444.

Dylan from St. Louis wrote in to say how much he likes the discount gift card website GCX, formerly Raise.

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Topics Covered:
1. Google ruled an illegal monopoly
   - How to change default search engine on iPhone and Android
2. Troubleshooting Paramount+ on 2017 Samsung TV
3. Bandlab app for music creation on iPad
4. Flight tracking apps: Flighty and App in the Air
5. Cash App breach settlement
6. Running Windows on Mac computers
   - Boot Camp for Intel-based Macs
   - VMware Fusion Pro for Apple M Silicon chips
7. Samsung TV screen darkening issue
8. iPhone Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity problems
9. PointsYeah tool for travel planning with points
10. Google retiring Chromecast after 11 years
11. Roku launching new 24/7 free sports channel
12. Fitbit Ace LTE new features
13. Samsung stove recall
14. Google TV Streamer 4K as smart home hub
15. Disney raising streaming prices
16. Apple Watch life-saving stories
17. Aptera Motors solar electric car development

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- Bart Welch from PointsYeah
- Steve Fambro from Aptera Motors

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Rich discusses the latest trackers for iPhone, Android, Samsung and Moto Tag.

James in Pomona wants to buy a point-and-shoot camera. Rich recommends cross-referencing reviews at DPReview and Wirecutter to find something in your budget and check out the top sellers on Amazon.

Here?s how to free up space fast on your iPhone or Android.

Steven is wondering how to manually ?teach? his Tesla so the self-driving gets better.

Ford is letting Mustang Mach-E EV drivers unlock extra torque with a $1000 in-app purchase.

Robert in Michigan says as a blind user, iPhone with Voiceover has been very helpful.

No one is more excited about iOS 18 than Google because it will bridge the Android - iPhone messaging divide.

Whistle Out says people are wasting money by not switching to an MVNO.

Carmen needs to free up space on Google Storage to continue using Google Docs. Rich says to visit one.google.com and use the tools to free up storage space.

Here?s a hack to use ChatGPT to digitize your handwritten notes.

Gary in Laguna Niguel wants to know which MVNO?s run on Verizon?s network. Rich mentioned Visible, Total, MobileX, Xfinity, Spectrum, Red Pocket and US Mobile.

Peter Moore, a former gaming industry executive, explains how the Apple Watch saved his life.

Tom in San Diego needs a cellular security camera. Rich mentioned Eufy, Reolink, and Arlo.

Fabrice is Newport Beach is wondering why he has three different browsers on his computer.

Michele's company wants her to install a GPS tracking app on her phone and she?s worried.

Ohio residents can now add their driver?s license to Apple Wallet, making it the fifth state to do so.

Gary wonders if there?s an easier way for his active grandson to monitor his blood glucose levels.

Google?s AI photo editing tools are now available to anyone with an iPhone or Android.

Ken Coleman, a work expert, discusses AI's impact on the job industry and how to best prepare for changes.

Friend is an AI companion necklace that will be launching next year.

T-Mobile has a Friday Night 5G Lights competition where a small town school can get some big football field upgrades.

John wants to know if there?s a way his museum can easily accept digital payments. Rich recommends checking out Venmo and PayPal QR codes and Square tap to pay.

Mary needs a portable battery pack for her cross-country trip. Rich recommends a Jackery Portable Power Station.

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Rich discussed how to prepare your phone for international travel so that you can travel like a local and avoid roaming charges.

Mario from Riverside asked why photos and videos he takes on the iPhone aren?t always compatible with other media players. Rich recommended changing Settings > Camera > Formats to Most Compatible and downloading VLC.

Steve Tcherchian, cybersecurity expert with XYPRO.com, discusses lessons learned from the CrowdStrike incident.

Diane in Pineland, TX asks how to send photos from iPhone to Android. Rich mentioned LocalSend and Snapdrop.

Meta unveils a fun new way to generate AI selfies with a feature called ?Imagine Me.?

Joe asks about the Ticketmaster breach and if he should take advantage of the

Mark in Winnetka asks about a phone with an E-Ink Display (BOOX Palma) and how to edit videos on his phone. Rich likes CapCut, Splice and Captions.

Nenette in Glendale wants to know how to get rid of her info on Google. Rich recommends signing up for Results about you or using a data deletion service like DeleteMe, Incogni or Mozilla Monitor.

Nirave Gondhia, Founder of House of Tech, will give his impressions about Samsung?s latest devices including their foldables, watches and ring.

Elizabeth in Rancho Mirage needs help buying a laptop. Rich mentioned the MacBook Air at Walmart and this guide.

Apple Maps is now available on the web in beta.

Jim in Portland, Oregon is wondering how to find the best cell service provider for his phone. Check RootMetrics, FCC Map, CoverageMap, OpenSignal

If you get an email about your Social Security Login changing, it?s probably not a scam. But still be careful.

A cybersecurity training firm was tricked into hiring a fake remote employee.

OpenAI is now testing SearchGPT.

Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalks TV will discuss the latest third-party apps for upgrading smartphone photo and video capture. Mentioned: Final Cut Camera, Kino, Blackmagic Camera, Luminar and Radiant Digital Imaging.

Don?t get scammed when buying a house.

Sonos is aware of all of the issues with its new app and is working to improve them.

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Rich recapped the major IT meltdown.

Cameron in Huntington Beach, CA is having issues with YouTube App on his iPhone.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 was a success.

John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, will join to talk about the major IT outage.

Dawn in Tuscon, AZ has a question about connecting to the USB on her computer. Rich says she needs a USB C to A adapter.

Chris in Rancho Cucamonga can?t connect to WiFi Calling on his work?s WiFi network.

Redbox is shutting down its DVD kiosks and streaming service.

Target is the latest retailer to stop accepting checks. Do you still write them?

Leslie in Laguna Beach is having trouble accessing her banking app on her mobile phone.

Zac Hall, 9to5Mac Editor-at-Large, will join to talk about iOS 18 Public Beta.

Tim in Moorpark is running for President but has an issue with his honey jar labels.

Apple has a new HomePod Mini in Midnight color.

TinyPod is a way to transform an Apple Watch into a minimalist communication device.

Samsung is pausing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments due to a quality control issue.

James in Los Angeles is looking for a way to protect his copyrighted photos that he posts online. Rich recommends watermarking with Canva or an app, or uploading to a service like SmugMug that will do it automatically. Also, follow Jefferson Graham at PhotoWalks.

Microsoft Designer is a Canva alternative now available for iOS and Android.

Debra wonders if she can replace her cable company ?landline? with Ooma.

Jared Newman of Advisorator will join to talk about his latest cord-cutting guide.

College students can get 50% off an HBO Max streaming subscription.

Handy website: https://www.siriuserguide.com/

Google shows off new Pixel 9 devices a bit early.

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Rich recaps Samsung Unpacked Paris.

Rich talks to media and creators, including Bob O?Donnell, Rebecca Iassaics, Parker Burton, Enobong Etteh and Lance Ulanoff at Samsung Unpacked in Paris to get their take on the announcements

Sally is wondering how to deal with roaming in China and getting her apps to work. VPN info, eSIM info.

AT&T says a massive data breach got customer call records. Check to see if your account was impacted here.

Surfshark has a new service called Alternative Number, which can help protect your real phone number.

Dori in Westlake Village is curious if the Samsung Ring can be worn on a toe. oura says no.

Mark in Woodland Hills wants a WiFi-based phone line. Mentioned Ooma and MagicJack.

The FTC and partners find that apps and websites use a lot of dark patterns to get us to subscribe and give up more personal information than we need to.

Microsoft is raising prices for its Xbox Game Pass subscription.

Shopping Expert Trae Bodge shares smart tips to maximize this year?s Amazon Prime Day.

Mentioned: Yahoo Shopping, Google Shopping, Coupon Cabin, CamelCamelCamel

Here?s my page with Amazon Prime Day tips, tricks, and deals that I like.

Sue wants a smartphone that?s good for her dad, who is nearly blind. Rich mentioned the blindshell.

Google is making its Dark Web Monitoring service available to all for free. Start with the Results about you, and the dark web feature will come later this month.

Rich had his first RCS text message conversation and says it will greatly improve messaging between iPhones and Androids.

Clark from Lancaster is looking for tips on improving his WiFi. Rich mentioned ensuring the router is out in the open and not near any interfering electronics. Also, try a WiFi Analyzer app.

Spectrum is raising prices on TV and internet.

Willem Van de Mierop, co-founder of the Oko App, which helps the visually impaired safely cross streets.

Apple and Google launch tool that lets you directly copy your Google Photos to iCloud.

Google Maps now has a speedometer on the iOS app, five years after Android.

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Rich talked about the summer of foldable phones, with upcoming events from Samsung in Paris and an early event from Google in Mountain View.Amazon is holding a Prime Day on July 16-17, 2024.Rich talks to organizers and attendees at Vidcon 2024.Major music companies are suing AI music makers Suno and Udio.Jeri has an Epson printer and she refilled it and now it won?t print.Andrew in Huntington Beach needs to use speakerphone on his iPhone since the earpiece no longer works. Use the Call Routing Accessibility feature.TeamViewer was hacked, but it only affected their corporate IT department, not consumers.Chris Mattmann, talks about his new role as Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer at UCLA.Xbox cloud gaming is coming to the Amazon Fire TV stick.Leeza in Hollywood wants to remove her son from her Microsoft family group.Mike in Austin has issues with his printers not connecting to his router.Ookla?s latest report reveals the carrier with the best 5G performance in the United States.Verizon unveils a new logo.Google is discontinuing its Stack PDF Scanner app. Alternatives are the

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Rich talks about the challenges of technology and acting as tech support for friends and family members. Make a QR Code so visitors can connect your guest wifi network easily.See highlights of my NJ/NYC trip here on Instagram.Tony in Van Nuys wants to know what to look for in a VPN. Mentioned free VPN from Proton.Thomas in Carlsbad needs help with his mesh network.Rich appeared on a NYC billboard and you can too by downloading the TSX app.Nicole in Los Angeles wants to know if it?s better to repair the screen on her 2019 MacBook Pro or get a new one.myCharge is recalling 567,000 Power Hub portable chargers sold at Costco due to fire risk.AT&T is raising prices on older unlimited plans by at least $10 a month.Martin in Anza should he still use his iPhone 7 or get a new Nokia flip. You could also turn it into a security camera.Rich mentioned he still loves the Google Pixel 8a smartphone for just $500.Jamie in Torrance has a question about chargers that can handle multiple Apple devices at once.Ryan McLeod, creator of Apple Design Award-winning game Blackbox.Ron in Laguna Niguel has a question about scrubbing your personal information from the web. Google Results About You is an excellent free service. Delete Me has some good DIY opt-out guides.California rejects AT&T?s bid to end its landline obligations.Amazon is phasing out plastic air pillows in its deliveries.Lifehacker has a way to help you reach a real person at Amazon Customer Service quickly.If you have a car with electronic doors,

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Rich detailed new features coming soon to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence.Steve from Pittsburgh asked about eSIMs for international travel. Rich mentioned Airalo (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off), GigSky?s FREE 100 MB eSIM and Saily.Microsoft is delaying its AI Recall feature.Tony in Los Angeles is curious about the iPhone?s Live Voicemail.Sue in the Pacific Palisades is concerned Fall Detection on the Apple Watch isn?t working properly.Bret in Laamar, Colorado shares his Apple ID with his wife and now they get shared voicemails and call logs. Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Under APPS USING ICLOUD, tap Show All > Toggle Phone & FaceTime offSamsung Galaxy Watch FE launches June 24, 2024 for $199. An LTE version arrives in October.Rich detailed prominent changes are coming to Apple Watch, iPads, macOS computers, and Apple Vision Pro.TechCrunch listed the third-party apps that Apple is ?sherlocking? with its own versions baked into operating systems.Alan in Santa Clarita is worried that a shared iCloud album is taking up too much storage space.Mike in Corona is concerned that software updates are changing the functionality of his apps.Journalists at Apple?s WWDC discuss the announcements that stand out most to them.Jerry in Rancho Santa Margarita is having issues with his iPhone 15 Pro Max.Dad Can?t Draw is a website that instantly creates custom coloring book pages for kids.Olivia in Huntington Beach needs to connect one mouse and keyboard to various computers and monitors. Rich mentioned a KVM Switch, Mouse Without Borders and ShareMouse.Hal in Simi Valley is having trouble preserving formatting when copying and pasting tables from a website.Jay in...

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Rich mentioned two helpful travel sites in his Newsletter: PointsYeah allows you to search across multiple points and rewards programs at once for flights and hotels, and Turbli allows you to check the turbulence forecast for your flight.Rich says the Nothing Ear buds are excellent.Rich talked about portable chargers for your smartphone. The more mAh, the more charges you?ll get (10,000 is a good bet); look for USB-C charging in AND out for faster charging. Anker and Belkin are good bets.Keith in Andover, Kansas wants to know which AI to use. Rich likes ChatGPT for general, overall chatbot activities, Gemini for access to real-time information and the web, Claude for excellent language and summarization skills, CoPilot for creativity and Perplexity AI for ?book reports? on a topic.Roxton in Ventura is having issues with his Moto 5G.Instagram is testing unskippable ads.Netflix is ending support for second and third-generation Apple TVs on July 31, 2024.Jay from Woodland Hills has a Samsung S10 and wants to put an AirTag equivalent in his car and wants to know which one. You want a tag that works on Android?s Find My Device network. Rich says to look at Chipolo and Pebblebee but the shipping times are delayed.Sean in La Costa, CA wants to switch back to an Android after using an iPhone for a bit. Rich recommends iMazing, AltTunes and SMS Backup & Restore.Apple says it will support the iPhone 15 and later models for at least 5 years, but historically, they have done software updates for six years.Rich highly recommends the $500

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Rich discusses how Google?s new AI Overviews feature got out of control and how the company plans to improve it.Here?s the latest issue of Rich?s newsletter. Sign up using your email to get it in your inbox.Mark in Lomita asks about a dash cam under $200. Rich mentioned Nexar, Vantrue & VAVA.The FBI helped to take down a major international botnet. Here?s how to check if your computer had malicious VPN software installed.John in Fallbrook has an Arlo Pro camera that won?t connect to his WiFi.Terysa in Harrisburg, PA asks how password managers work.Fran in Studio City has questions about a new TV.Google has unveiled a smartwatch for kids called the Fitbit ACE LTE. The one thing to know is that the smartwatch is cellular connected but not assigned a traditional phone number. All calls and messaging are handled through the Fitbit app.Amazon partners with Grubhub to give Prime members free Grubhub+ indefinitely, and you can now place orders through the Amazon app.Dan in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA needs to change his passwords. Rich recommends using the Google Password Manager on Chrome and iPhone.JP Schmetz, CEO of Ghostery, digital privacy expert and advocate, will discuss tools, browsers, AI privacy, and legislation like the American Privacy Rights Act.?Granny? wants to know the best antivirus software for her Windows computer.Android devices are being enrolled in Google?s new Find My Device network. Here?s the opt-out page.Ed in Las Vegas wants to know if there?s a difference between Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited.Anil Sabharwal of Google Fitbit will discuss the company?s new connected smartwatch for kids, the FitBit Ace LTE.You can now find games to play on YouTube.Philo now offers a free level of its streaming service with 70+ ad-supported channels; no credit card is required.

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Rich talked about going to Seattle for two Microsoft events. One focused on their new CoPilot+ PCs and the other was the Microsoft Build developer conference.Rich talked about the new Recall feature on Windows computers that remembers everything on your screen.Bill in Julian wants a printer that he can print with from his phone but has no WiFi. Rich suggests looking for a printer with WiFi Direct capabilities. Bill mentioned he has a car with a record player!Rick in Pasadena isn?t happy about the T-Mobile price hike, especially since he?s on a plan with a price lock guarantee.Ben Bajarin, CEO and Principal Analyst at Creative Strategies, to talk about Microsoft CoPilot+ PCs and the Microsoft Build conference.Michelle in Long Beach is getting an error on her iPhone even when she tries to buy a free app.Want a Samsung SmartTag2 Bluetooth tracker for $1 instead of the $30 it usually costs? Matt Swider of The Shortcut has the deal.Google is having issues with its new AI Overviews feature.Tim in San Francisco is looking for guidance on developing his mobile app idea.Rich is super impressed with Google Photo?s Unblur feature, which is available on Pixel 7 and up and rolling out to other devices now.John in San Clemente wants to know how to take a photo of a menu in Europe and have his phone translate it. Rich recommends Apple?s Translate app, Google Translate and even ChatGPT!Don?t fall for Scareware! Here?s what to do if you see a pop-up that says your smartphone is infected with viruses.Tim Stevens, freelance automotive journalist, to talk about his recent article about EV Myths.Debbie in Fallbrook, CA can?t get clear images texted to her phone anymore.Southwest Airlines prices are now displayed on Google Flights.Hal in Florida asks how to learn to use AI like ChatGPT.Sharon in Lake Stevens, Washington, doesn?t want to pay for cloud storage. Rich recommends Amazon Photos...

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Rich talks about the AI war between ChatGPT and Google.Manny in Covina wants to know how much an old computer textbook is worth.Netflix signed a three-year deal with the NFL; they?ll start by showing two games on Christmas Day 2024.Mark in San Diego is getting rid of DSL and wants to know if Internet Air is reliable. Rich says to compare what?s available in his area using SpeedTest?s ISP tool. Also, check to see what the AT&T internet speed is on your smartphone using Fast.com or an app called Meteor.Twitter has completed its rebranding to X.com, and now all URLs point to X.Microsoft?s Free PC Manager makes it easy to free up storage space, clear cache and find duplicate files.Kathy in Orange County can?t find the voice input on her keyboard ever since she updated her Samsung phone.Kate wants to know about traveling to the UK. The best apps for taxi rides, walking tours and a guided Beatles tour. Rich recommends checking out Mindtrip.AI and GuideGeek.AI for the answers. Google is also launching an AI trip planner soon.Samsung, Google and Apple all have new accessibility features.Angie in Los Angeles is looking for a simple phone for an 80-year-old family member. Rich mentioned looking at dumbwireless for ideas, blindshell phones and Samsung?s Easy Mode.Wen in Yorba Linda wants to know if they should use an iPad Air, iPad or MacBook Air M1 for general web browsing.Rick in Torrance wants to know if the Pixel Watch 2 is suitable for heart rate monitoring.C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor at Android Authority, will discuss Google IO 2024.Hugo shared an update about the Sonos app redesign.Linda in Burbank says her landline is vital. California might not

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Rich remembers his colleague Sam Rubin.Apple unveiled new iPads at an event called Let Loose. We saw new iPad Air and Pro models, a new Apple Pencil Pro, and updated Final Cut and Logic Pro apps.Jeff, in Fort Worth, Texas, is trying to connect LED lights that use 2.4 GHz to his Google Nest Wifi.Chris Sheldrick, creator of the app What3words, will explain how to use it to tell someone your exact location using simple words.Samsung is rolling out Galaxy AI features to more devices, including the S22 Series, the Z Flip 4, the Z Fold4, and Tab S8.John in Lake Forest and his Mom is addicted to home shopping channels. Is there is a way to restrict them. Rich says to check parental controls on the device.Serphane in Studio City wants a TV with dedicated bright and dim buttons. Rich says a universal remote might do the trick to quickly change the settings.Marcel in Brooklyn wants to know how to lock down his social media accounts like Instagram. Rich recommends being aware of scam messages trying to hijack your password and turning on two-factor authentication using an app.Craig in Iowa wants to know how to find the AI features on his Samsung S24 phone.Brad in West Los Angeles wants to know how to connect the iPhone 15 in Europe.WSJ says T-Mobile and Verizon are in talks to split up U.S. Cellular towers and spectrum.Eli Blumenthal of CNET joined to explain how your cell phone carrier tracks you and how to change that.Rich in Colorado Springs wants to know when to use a VPN.Linda in Burbank wants to know what will happen to the MVNO carriers when there are just three big networks in the United States.Rich talked about Moms and technology, 47% own a smartwatch, 43% listen to a podcast weekly and spend an average of 4 hours and 4 minutes online daily.Textnow has an interesting new plan called Free Essential Data, which gives you free access to text, talk, and essential data for email, maps, and rideshare apps.Google unveils the Pixel 8a for $500 and it gets seven years of software updates.Olga...

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Rich opens the mailbag to answer listener questions.Victor asked if Apple will introduce a new iPad Pro this year. Rich says Apple?s Let Loose event on May 7 is expected to unveil new models.Tish asks if she should use AT&T Internet Air or Spectrum Fiber at 1 gigabit speed.Michael, who is in Kentucky, asks how to hide his real phone number when signing up for services. Rich mentioned Cloaked, Burner App, T-Mobile DIGITS, Verizon?s Second Number and Google Voice.Sue asked why she and her significant other?s iPhone accounts seemed intertwined. Rich says to set up separate Apple IDs but link them up using Apple Family Sharing.Bonnie in Santa Barbara wonders if she should switch from faster to slower internet to save money.Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, and Jay Carney, who leads public policy, will talk about their new icons offering and more.Sara in Ventura has mistakenly locked up her phone and can?t access her two-factor authentication codes.T-Mobile now owns Mint Mobile.Roku devices will soon have home screen ads.Kathy in Laguna Niguel wants to know if she should pay to replace the modem on her solar system or connect it using a wired connection.Sam?s Club is replacing receipt checkers at the exit doors with AI and computer vision to do the job automatically.Jack Winston, founder of BePresent, discusses how the app can help users use their smartphones less.John says he?s running out of space on his hard drive and wants to know how to free up storage. Rich mentioned BleachBit and WinDirStat. You could also change the default storage location for documents.LinkedIn now has three new games: Crossclimb, Pinpoint and Queens.Brad in Key West says he lost photos on his iPhone during a recent software update. Rich mentioned checking the Recently Deleted album in the Photos App and backing up photos to a third-party service like Amazon Photos, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Photos.UnitedHealthcare says 1/3 of Americans might be involved in their data breach.Anthropic releases Claude AI as a free app for iOS.John in Bakersfield had online banking fraud and needs help.John Faulkner of Clean Fleet Report will join to give a review of the all-electric Acura ZDX.Mindtrip.AI is a new way to use AI to plan travel.The popular Arc web browser is now available on Windows.

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Rich talked about his experience using high-speed Starlink internet on Hawaiian Airlines.Perry in Glendale needs help with his Outlook. Rich says to check the Spectrum settings here.Ryan Ozawa, Native Hawaiian tech journalist and publisher of the Hawaii Bulletin, will talk about the startup scene in Hawaii.Some Apple users were unexpectedly logged out of their accounts, forcing them to reset their passwords to get back in.Rosemary in Fontana has an issue with her Fire TV stick remote.President Biden signed a law that forces TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company or face a ban.Jose in Santa Clara wants to know if he should update his router firmware.The rumor mill says Samsung?s next Unpacked event will be held in Paris on July 10, 2024.JR Raphael, tech writer and author of the Android Intelligence newsletter. JR recommended the BuzzKill app for managing Android notifications.Apple?s next event is set for May 7. The invitation says Let Loose, and it?s expected to focus on new iPads.Verizon is hiking the price of smartwatch plans by $5 a month starting June 3, 2024.Rick in San Diego is curious about the security of the permissions apps ask for on your phone.Diana in Covina asks about password manager recommendations. Rich mentioned iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, Bitwarden, Dashlane and 1Password.The YouTube App is taking over Apple?s TV?s default slideshow; here?s how to fix that.Have you seen the keyboard memes going around on Twitter?Troy Hunt, creator of haveibeenpwned.com, will discuss what to do when your personal information is exposed in a data breach.Rabbit R1 reviews are in...

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Rich discusses the current state of self-driving and autonomous cars.Rick in Manhattan Beach wants a way to get music onto his iPod Shuffle. Rich recommended WALTR Pro. On Windows, try CopyTrans Manager.China has ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads, Signal and Telegram from the App Store.Laura Mae Martin, Google?s Executive Productivity Advisor and author Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing.Angie in Los Angeles has a laptop with a virus and wants to bring it to a store for help. Rich recommends uBreakiFix or search Yelp for ?computer repair.?Samsung overtook Apple for the top spot in smartphone sales in Q1 2024.Airchat is the hot new social media network. Think Twitter but with voice messages that are transcribed so you can see and hear what people say.Adam in Orlando is curious about searching for his personal information on the Dark Web. Resources mentioned: Google One Dark Web report, Google Results About You, Keeper Security Dark Web Scan, Aura Dark Web Scan (great results) and haveibeenpwned.com (try this first!)Rich also mentioned DuckDuckGo email protection and cloaked email addresses.Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers.Gus in Moreno Valley, CA says Google Chrome disappeared from his computer. Rich says to make sure your Sync is turned on and you can always reinstall to recover your bookmarks, extensions and settings.Dan O?Dowd of The Dawn Project explains why Tesla?s Full Self-Driving software isn?t ready for the streets.William in Chino says his church livestream buffers when Netflix and YouTube work fine.Bill in Santa Monica shares a story about MobileX and Walmart.Edward in Tampa wants to know if he should buy a new iPhone SE now or wait for the new one. Rich recommends checking the MacRumors Buyers Guide.Meta AI launches in a big way in the search bar in Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Rich recommends trying out the instant AI image generator...

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Rich discusses how we are automating jobs out of existence and the secret to keeping yours.Chuck, in Pasadena, visited a robot that made a burger chain called Cali Express. Here?s my original video on Flippy, the burger-flipping robot.The Roku hack is worse than expected. The company says it has affected more than 500,000 accounts.Dave Malkoff, a CBS News reporter, talks about reporting on the Total Eclipse. He recommended two apps, FlightRadar24 and RadarScope, for live weather radars.Udio is a new AI songmaker that?s getting a lot of buzz.Michelle, in Encinitas, CA, wants to know how her ex-husband was able to take over her email account.If you have an LG TV, you should check for a firmware update to patch a security vulnerability.Jerry in Pennsylvania wants to know why he can log into his account on one machine but not another.Virginia in Utica, NY, wants to know if she should still use AOL email or switch to Gmail. Rich mentioned a Gmail hack, a website called 10 Minute Mail for temporary email addresses, and JustDeleteMe.xyz for instructions on deleting old accounts.Meta is introducing new tools to combat sextortion by blurring out nude images in DM?s by default on teen accounts.John in Rosemead is looking for a great business card scanning app. Rich says he hasn?t found a good one yet. Popular options are Covve, CardHQ and Evernote. Rich?s recommendation: use the OCR function built into the photo app on iOS and Android and copy and paste the info into your contacts.Belkin CEO Steven Malony on innovation, careers, and sustainability in the tech space. Plus, Alisa Sommer O'Hara of Google discusses following your curiosity for a tech job.Christina in Long Beach wants to save a voicemail. Visual Voicemail allows you to export the audio file on iOS and Android.Sam in Sherman Oaks wants to know which antenna to get for over-the-air channels. Rich recommends checking out the website AntennasDirect.com.Ben has a 10-year-old MacBook and wants to replace it.Carlos in Downey wants a way to sync his iPhone photos to his computer. Rich

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Episode Summary:In this episode, Rich DeMuro shares a variety of useful websites, apps, and tech tips to make life easier and more secure. He discusses the importance of online privacy and security, offers advice on smartphone insurance, and explores the challenges and benefits of transitioning to a "dumb phone." The show also features an interview with a digital minimalist who shares insights on reducing screen time and finding balance in a technology-driven world.
Topics Discussed:- Rich shares several handy websites and apps, such as a Google image generator, a disposable email service, and tools for parsing information from images or text to create calendar events.- Online privacy and security are crucial, and everyone should take steps to protect themselves, including using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, keeping software up-to-date, and being cautious of phishing attempts.- When considering smartphone insurance, it's important to weigh the costs and benefits carefully and consider self-insuring by setting aside the monthly premium in a savings account.- Streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu are starting to crack down on account sharing, and users can expect new features to allow account sharers to start their own subscriptions or add individuals for an additional fee.- Transitioning to a "dumb phone" can be challenging but rewarding, leading to improved personal relationships, work productivity, and a more balanced lifestyle.
Resources and Links Mentioned:- Google Image Generator: google.com/search/images- 10 Minute Mail: 10minutemail.com- Agenda Hero Magic: agendahero.com/magic- The Points Guy Awards vs. Cash Calculator: thepointsguy.com/calculator- BG Eraser: bgeraser.com- Clean Text: cleantext.org- Who Brings: whobrings.com- Just Delete Me: justdeleteme.xyz- Redact.Photo: redact.photoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Topics covered:1. Gmail has turned 20 years old and has evolved significantly since its launch on April 1, 2004.2. AT&T has announced a massive data breach affecting 7.6 million current customers and 65.4 million former customers, with personal information like social security numbers exposed.3. Instagram is now limiting political content by default ahead of elections, but users can change this in their settings.4. Google Maps has added new features for summer travel, including recommendation lists from top websites and its own restaurant lists for trending places, top community favorites, and hidden gems.5. Amazon Pharmacy offers convenient medication delivery, with same-day delivery expanding to more cities and the use of AI to streamline prescription processing and manage medication supply.6. To photograph the upcoming solar eclipse with a smartphone, use a solar filter, take advantage of burst mode and the ability to shoot video and photos simultaneously, and focus on documenting the scene and people's reactions.
Resources and Links Mentioned:- HaveIBeenPwned.com to check if your information has been involved in data breaches- AT&T.com/accountsafety for information on the AT&T data breach- Eclipsetracks.org for an interactive solar eclipse website- The Eclipse app at https://theeclipse.company/app for finding places to experience the eclipse and a countdown to totality- PhotowalksTV.com and YouTube.com/PhotowalksTV for Jefferson Graham's smartphone photography tipsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Rich explains the antitrust case against Apple.Tammi asks why Meta?s Messenger is asking her to set up a 6-digit PIN.Rich attends the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference to learn about assistive technologies for the disability community. InnoCaption. Caption Call. Vibio. PlayStation Access Controller. Monarch. OKO App.Diana in Torrance wants remote desktop software to access her MacBook Pro remotely. Rich says to check out TeamViewer for free or GoToMyPC for paid. RustDesk is an open-source alternative.Bruce in Los Angeles is looking for a USB drive that?s over 5 TB. Rich believes this is above most consumer drives, but some expensive professional drives might offer this.Sara in Ventura says Google Play isn?t working. Rich says to restart your phone, then force close the app and if that doesn?t work you can clear the data and cache for Google Play.Frank in Ontario is trying to connect his MacBook to multiple screens. This guide will help you find the right combination of connection port, display, and cables.YouTube has new rules for disclosing AI in videos.David in Los Angeles is having issues with Apple Maps getting directions when he doesn?t have a good connection. Rich recommends downloading the offline maps for his area. You can do the same on Google Maps by searching ?ok maps.?Jason Rhodes, a senior research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will explain what you need to know about the Total Solar Eclipse happening on April 8, 2024. Mentioned: The Planetary Society. Don?t forget to get your eclipse glasses!Seraphine in Studio City can?t hear her laptop computer speakers very well. Rich recommends a pair of

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63 - March 16, 2024Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show.Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide.Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!Links may be affiliate.RichOnTech.tvSign up for the Rich on Tech Newsletter!Rich talked about how much data our phones collect on us and how you can check to see which apps access what and revoke these permissions!Shelly in Seal Beach wants a new laptop to replace her iMac.A new website called Speedtest Performance from OOKLA helps you find the fastest internet service provider near you based on real-life speed tests.Dr. Scott J. White, associate professor and director of The George Washington University?s Cybersecurity Program and Cyber Academy, will explain TikTok's security concerns.Adam in Los Angeles is curious about the difference between a tower PC and a smaller desktop PC.Roku had a data breach affecting 15,000 users.Wayne in Yorba Linda is wondering about transferring data to a thumb drive to free up space.Robert in Roseville, Michigan wants to know if you download TikTok does it infect your phone with spyware? Here?s info on how to delete your account or download the data TikTok has on you.Kashmir Hill, Technology Reporter at the New York Times, will explain how our cars spy on us.Airbnb bans indoor security cameras.Walmart is selling a MacBook Air for $699.Mike in Royal Oak, Michigan needs help freeing up space on an old Samsung phone. Rich says to check in Settings > Device Care > Storage and also use the Google Files app to clean up storage.Tom in Eau Clair Wisconsin has an old Android phone that he can?t remember the lock pattern for. It contains thousands of dollars of crypto. You might be able to use

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Rich talks about his initial experiences with the Apple Vision Pro.Once again, there is talk of a TikTok ban in the U.S.Janice in Redondo Beach hates the update on the Apple Watch and wants to know if she can go back. It?s not easy, but Rich recommends checking out the very thorough User Guide Apple publishes for its products. Open the Books app and search product + user guide and look for the guides published by Apple.Jose Briones is a ?digital minimalist? and runs a website called dumbphonefinder.org. Resources mentioned: Unpluq and Brick App.Rod in Los Angeles wants to know the value of updating software and registries.Mark in Lake Elsinore needs a new cell phone and doesn?t want to spend a lot of money. Rich says to check out the OnePlus Nord line and the Pixel 7a.Meta blamed their two hour outage on a technical issue.Instagram is upgrading messaging with the ability to edit messages, pin chats to the top of the list and turn off read receipts.Jenny in San Diego wants to know how to stay connected overseas and is HippocketWiFi a good idea. Rich also mentioned Airalo for eSIMs and Solis Hotspot, but you have to buy it.Craig in Des Moines wants to know if his Samsung S24 has satellite emergency help. It doesn?t, but Rich recommends going into Settings, then Safety and Emergency, and setting up all the emergency features there.OldNews.com lets you search through millions of old newspapers for events, names and more.Janko Roettgers, author of the Lowpass newsletter, which talks about the future of entertainment and why you should download VLC.Richard in Lancaster has a Windows 7 computer and wants security software. Rich says Avast still supports Windows 7 but you need to be aware of the security implications.Rob is going from a Samsung to an iPhone and wants to transfer his data. Rich says the official Move to iOS app will do the basic job, but Dr. Fone and AnyTrans will give you more control over the process.iOS 17.4 now has more emoji and podcast transcripts, and you can see more battery...

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Rich talks about how he books his travel, including his tips and tricks for finding the cheapest flights and best hotels.Benjamin in Pacific Palisades wants to know if he should upgrade his DSL connection to fiber.Netflix is no longer allowing existing customers to pay through Apple, they will need to provide a credit or debit card directly through the Netflix website.Kate Kozuch, managing editor at Tom?s Guide, joined to talk all things Mobile World Congress.John in Carlsbad wants to know how to get Pandora without ads.Jamie in North Hollywood wants to know how to open his camera by tapping the back of his iPhone. It?s an accessibility feature called Back Tap. Turn it on by going into Settings > Accessibility > Touch, and tap Back Tap. You can actually set a double to triple tap to do all kinds of things! Samsung has this feature, too. On Pixel, it?s called Quick Tap.There?s a privacy warning going around about the Journal app on iPhone sharing your full name and geo-location with strangers. It?s bogus. Here?s the explanation.Rich reviews the OnePlus Watch 2.Steve emails and says he?s getting a notification to update my Google Chrome Browser from a company called Hot Cleaner and is wondering if it?s legit. Rich says it seems like a malicious extension. Check and delete them.Andrew in Moorpark wants to know why smartwatches call their on-screen widgets complications.Jerry near New Jersey wants to know how to find the direct URL for a radio station.Leo Roberts, of The Laptop Elf Project, will discuss how to make an old computer new again with Chrome OS Flex.Robert asks how to reinstall his macOS operating system. Rich mentioned a clean install, Disk Drill, Disk Utility and there?s a helpful tool called Mist submitted by listener Michael.Google Maps gets glanceable directions.Consumer Reports warns about major...

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Rich talked about the AT&T outage and the healthcare hack this week, and how it got him to thinking about having a backup plan.International authorities busted a major ransomware hacking group called LockBit and released free software to help victims unlock their files.Thurman in Massachusetts wants an alternative to the Thunderbird email app. Rich recommends checking out a website called AlternativeTo.net.Bill in San Diego wants to retrieve text messages from his deceased sister?s phone. He has the passcode. Rich recommends the iMazing App.Rose in Los Angeles looking for more information about Google?s Results About You feature. Rich mentioned DIY opt-out guides at DeleteMe and HaveIBeenPwned.comVivian in Menifee says she is locked out of her iPhone because she forgot her passcode.Ring stops selling its Car Cam.Google is pausing its Gemini AI image generator until it can get things right.ZJ in Anaheim wants to obscure his home on Google Maps. Rich says to follow the directions here. Find your home on Street View and tap Report a Problem in the lower right-hand corner. Here, you can request to blur out your home. Google says they will ?review your report as fast as we can.?Chris in Long Beach wants to know if auto-generated passwords are a good thing. Rich recommends using a password manager and also setting it as the Autofill on your iPhone or Android.Arthur Edelstein of PrivacyTests.org, open-source tests of web browser privacyPam in Ventura is worried about her credit card being hacked. Rich mentioned some ways to protect your card number including using Tap to Pay and the chip when possible. And when shopping online protect your number with a one-time use number from a service like Privacy.com.Samsung released a major...

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Rich talks about helping out a colleague get his computer back up and running. It took longer than he expected and Disk Drill was a savior.Cam in Los Angeles wants to know about how to find their information on the Dark Web. Rich mentioned Hayley Kaplan for investigations, but also mentioned tools including Google?s Results About You, Google One Dark Web Monitoring and Mozilla Monitor, which he?s tried. Other resources include https://haveibeenpwned.com/, Experian and Norton.People are already returning the Apple Vision Pro and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the $500 Meta Quest 3 is better for most people.Steven in Bakersfield wants to know the best ways to stay connected on an upcoming International pilgrimage. Rich mentioned Airalo.OpenAI unveiled Sora, a new text-to-video generator that uses AI and early clips look pretty incredible.Mark in San Diego is having trouble accessing his Outlook account after doing an update. Rich says to reset the program and also check to be sure you have enough storage in your account.Google Photos has a new feature called Photo Stacks.Victor in Santa Barbara wants to know if the Outlook app, which is replacing Mail in Windows, will support Earthlink email.There?s new malware for the iPhone called GoldPickaxe.Android has added features called Android Safe Browsing and Live Threat Protection to help keep you safe from malware and phishing links. Here?s how to turn them on.Samsung says they will put out a software update in late February to address screen and camera issues on the Samsung S24 series.Mark in Woodland Hills can?t get a Firefox shortcut to delete from his Windows desktop.Bob O'Donnell, the president, founder and chief analyst at TECHnalysis Research will explain what AI PCs are all about.Johnny in Hacienda Heights is...

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Rich talked about going to Chicago for the Auto Show and how it?s great to see the auto revolution in person. See his highlights here.He mentioned a company called Emergency Safety Solutions that is trying to eliminate disabled vehicle crashes.He also mentioned upgrading his TV for the Super Bowl and recommends going OLED if you can. Also, he discovered modern TVs are spying on you with a feature called Automatic Content Recognition. Google the manufacturer of your TV along with ?turn off ACR? to find directions on how to turn it off.Angie in Riverside wants wired internet in her home. Rich recommends trying a mesh network first but if that doesn?t work, try searching for an installer on Yelp.Rich says the Super Bowl will be in 4K and explains how to watch or stream it.Emily Dreibelbis, EV Reporter at PCMag.com will chime in on the Chicago Auto ShowSam Abuelsamid, auto analyst at Guidehouse Insights will chime in on the Chicago Auto ShowDrake Moschkau, auto content creator will chime in on the Chicago Auto ShowDan in Carpenteria, CA wants to know if there is a way to change TV stations automatically.Louise wants recommendations for an outdoor TV. Rich says Sunbrite or Samsung Terrace are the popular picks, but you can find cheap outdoor TV?s on Amazon, too.Disney+ will start its password-sharing crackdown this summer.Rich mentioned the MyShake earthquake app for alerts.Judy in Yucipa is getting a text message that says her service is going to be deactivated. Rich says it?s bogus.Dee asks what?s the best antenna to get for over-the-air channels. Rich recommends popping your zip code into the website at AntennasDirect.com and seeing what they say.Rich says there is a lot of information about you floating around online, including your address, phone number, passwords and more. There are a few ways to remove it. Google Results about you, Google Dark Web scanning and

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Rich discusses the launch of the Apple Vision Pro.Fred emailed to ask about the best TV?s to buy if you?re upgrading for the Super Bowl.Spencer in Charlotte, NC shared some recommendations on how to enjoy the upcoming solar eclipse and protect your eyes.Scott Stein of CNET will join to talk about his experience using Apple Vision Pro.Sean in Palmdale bought a smart light system and it won?t work with eero.Amazon and iRobot agree to terminate their $1.7 acquisition deal.Social media executives were grilled by senators once again over child safety online.Matt Swider of the TheShortcut.com talks about bringing the Apple Vision Pro on a plane.Hulu is the latest to crackdown on password sharing.Paul in Fallbrook, CA is wondering why his recents calls and voicemails are showing up on his wife?s iPhone.Paul in Columbus, Ohio wants to know why Costco TV?s have different model numbers than other retailers.Robert wants to know how to connect ethernet devices to his T-Mobile wireless internet. Rich recommends a network switch.Sarah in Ventura is having trouble logging into a Zoom meeting.Amazon has a new AI shopping assistant called Rufus.Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, will join to talk about simple ways consumers can protect their privacy and data online.Walt in Oxnard is trying to get in touch with Peacock to update his credit card number. Rich says to use the official help pages and chat bot. Many online services don?t have a phone number and if you search online for one you might be led into the hands of scam artists.Frank in Denver is wondering if his wife?s iPhone was...

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Rich talked about the ramifications of switching his SIM into the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in order to really test it. He loves the powerful nature of the phone - the screen, antennas and even the software - but the Apple ecosystem is tough to shake. His MagSafe chargers don?t work with the phone and the people he texts with are commenting about the green bubble. Overall, the phone is excellent, it just needs a bit of software update polish for the camera.Jim in Claremont, CA asked about the language translation features on the new Samsung phones.Fake AI Taylor Swift images are circulating on the internet and they?re going to be tough to stop.The first election issue related to AI happened in New Hampshire where voters got a robocall with an AI generated President Biden voice asking them not to vote.Juan Carlos Bagnell, SomeGadgetGuy on YouTube, will review the OnePlus 12 smartphone.Loren in San Diego wants to know if T-Mobile?s 5G Home Internet will be sufficient for streaming TV shows and movies on his smart TV.They?re calling it the Mother of All Data Breaches, someone compiled usernames, passwords, emails and phone numbers from past breaches into one giant database. You can check to see if your data is included here. Make sure you?re not re-using the same passwords across websites and enable two factor authentication where possible.Rich talked about using JustWatch for his movie watching list.Stanley in Bettsville, Ohio is wondering if he should use transfer software to move computers.Richard in St. Charles, Illinois wants to avoid Windows Updates.Turn on Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 to prevent thieves from accessing your personal data if they take your phone.Gordon Costa Mesa wants to know about a good laptop for basic needs.Mitch Goldstone, of ScanMyPhotos.com, will explain how small businesses can secure a portion of a $5.5 billion payment card settlement he secured.Apple will overhaul the App Store and Payments in Europe.Ed in Las Vegas wants to know about TabloTV.Matt in Seal Beach wants help with a mesh internet system that will handle super high internet speeds. Rich says to take a look at the new eero Max 7.Rich mentioned how much he loves the FlyFin AI app to help you find...

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Rich talked about going to San Jose for Samsung Unpacked to unveil the Galaxy S24 lineup.See the colors of the S24 Ultra here. Learn more about the phones here.Rich loves the new Google Circle to Search feature on Android phones, coming first to S24 series and Pixel 8 series on January 31 and later on the S23 series.Watch a demo of the Circle to Search feature.Terry in Seal Beach wants to know if his text messages will still come through even if he takes the SIM out of his phone.Rich mentioned that he loves a $15 product he found at CES called Gator Grip, which is basically a simple way to prop up your phone or tablet to watch videos and more.Ray Wong, tech reviewer at Inverse.com, will give his impressions of the new AI features on the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineupChar in Colorado Springs is having trouble transferring her phone number to a new phone.John in Temecula is having issues getting his new Samsung A15 phone to connect to his mobile extender that only supports 4G. Rich recommends switching to WiFi calling.A caller in Venice is wondering if you can sync Gmail across various apps. Rich recommends using the Gmail app to do this or making sure the account is setup as IMAP in the native email app on iPhone.We played the Dionne Warwick song Do You Know the Way to San Jose? Rich mentioned the restaurant to go to in San Jose is Original Joe?s.Verizon is raising prices on older unlimited plans by $4 a month.Rich described what it?s like to wear Apple?s Vision Pro headset.Wall Street Journal?s Joanna Stern will join to share her thoughts on trying on Apple Vision Pro for the fourth time.Gladon in Long Beach has Spectrum and wants to get Disney+ for free. Rich says sign up at Spectrum first and then follow the directions to link a Disney+ account.Marshall in Reseda wants to know if there is a good USB flash drive for his Samsung phone. Rich recommends models from SanDisk and PNY.The Dolphins vs Chief?s playoff game aired exclusively on the streaming service Peacock and it was the

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Rich talked about CES 2024 and how it is back in a big way. The latest numbers say there are 135,000 visitors from 40 countries and 4000+ exhibitors to see. Rich has posted his highlights here.Gary Shapiro, President and CEO at the Consumer Technology Association talks CES 2024.You can watch Rich?s CES TV segments below:CES 2024: Transparent TVs, fingerprint locks, robotsCES 2024: smarter cars and a self-docking boatCES 2024: TVs and smart glasses everywhereCES 2024: AI Baby Stroller, All Electric Grill & Apple Vision ProThe AI device Rabbit r1 got a lot of attention at CES.Rich talked about his experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Postcard from Earth movie uses a unique new way of storytelling that involves a huge screen and elements like wind, scents, moving seats and more. It?s expensive but something to check out for sure.Rich also did a ?splurge? dinner at the new Peter Luger steakhouse in Caesars Palace. It was incredible and a must-go if you visit Vegas.Apple Vision Pro will go on sale on February 2, and pre-orders begin on January 19. The device costs $3500, $150 extra for prescription lenses and $99 extra for readers.Steven asks: I use Apple Wallet all the time but I have store cards that I can?t store there. What would be the best digital wallet app for that? Rich says to check out an app called Stocard, but before you add it to the digital wallet app, download the official app for the retailer and see if they have the option to add the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.Melody asks if she will be able to open Word documents if she stops paying for Office. Rich says Google Docs can handle this format and many other programs out there that are free.Michael Fisher, Creator and Co-Founder of Clicks, talks about his physical keyboard for the iPhone.Austrian company C-SEED showed off a 137-inch folding TV at CES 2024.Steve in Glendale wants to know if Facebook notifications saying his page violated terms is legit or not. Rich says it?s phishing and to ignore them. Also, consider adding an admin on a Business Facebook Page and two-factor authentication to protect it. If you do get hacked, go to

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Rich takes a trip down CES memory lane with some of his favorite viral moments.First CES 2006 with CNETLaundry folding machine, CES 2019AI-powered pizza machine, CES 2020Rich hosts digital CES 2021Humanoid robot CES 2022Ring Car Cam and Drone, CES 2023Thurman in Winchester, MA wants to know if an MVNO discount cell service is worth it or reliable. Rich says to check WhistleOut to compare.Some Verizon customers are getting an email about a class action settlement due to administrative charges on their bill. It is legitimate and you can get up to $100 if you submit a claim.Brian Comiskey, futurist at CTA, will talk about what to expect from this year?s CES 2024 in Las Vegas.David in Yorba Linda wants to replace his phone with the best camera for photos and videos. Rich says iPhone 15 Pro is overall best for photos and videos, but Pixel 8 Pro takes amazing photos and Samsung S23 Ultra is excellent overall but the wait until the S24 is unveiled to make a decision.Samsung is expected to unveil its new Galaxy S24 smartphones at an event on January 17, 2024 in San Jose. The phones are expected to get a big dose of AI smarts.If you pay for Spectrum TV, you can now get Disney+ for free. Details here.Fred in Pasadena wants to know about communication, should his company stick with Slack.Karen in Charter Oak, CA has a pile of hard drives and wants to recover the data off of them. Rich recommends a USB or Dock to connect to the computer and if that doesn?t work, you can call a data doctor to help.Facebook has a new feature called ?link history? and it tracks 30 days of the links you click to improve the ads Facebook shows you. You can toggle this feature off. Here?s how.Lyft looked at rider data from New Year?s Eve and found that cities...

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Rich opens the mailbag for the show to answer listener questions and share feedback, reflecting on a full year of the show. Portions of the show are best of.Interviews:Ember smart baby bottleLarissa May #halfthestory projectGoogle PixelArc electric boatFarmer's Fridge salad vending machineRich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!See the Rich On Tech Show Wiki here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Rich talked about how everything is on demand these days. He used to have to wait for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to air once a year during the holidays. Now you can just buy or stream anything you want on demand.Seraphine asks why the audio and video is out of sync on a particular TV channel. Fred chimed in via email to say it?s probably because they are compressing the signal too much.Ryan Greene, founder of tech support company GoGoQuincy will join to share 5 Preemptive Tech Steps to take today to prevent tech headaches tomorrow.Richard in San Bernardino says no one remembers phone numbers anymore.Mike in Los Angeles says his Samsung phone automatically dials 911 and the voice assistant activates when he puts in the car holder. Rich says the holder is pressing the side button and to get a new holder. Rich likes the custom holders from ProClip.Bird scooter is filing for bankruptcy.Dr. Chris Pierson, a cybersecurity expert with Blackcloak.io, will share tips on how to keep your digital life safe and protected.Carmen in Hollywood lost access to her work WiFi and wants to know if the password is stored on her phone. It is but only if it?s a saved network. You can check on Samsung by going to Settings > Connections > Wifi > (three dots) > Advanced Settings > Manage networks. Tap a network to see the password. On iPhone, go to Settings > WiFi > Edit > KNOWN NETWORKS. Tap the (i) and then tap Password to see it.Regulators are proposing new rules to protect kids online.Ernie in La Mirada wants to know if virus pop-ups on his phone are real. Rich says to go through the list of installed apps and uninstall any you don?t know or recognize. Then, clear the history on your web browser and restart your phone.Carrie in Torrance wants to know how emergency contacts can call through when the iPhone is on Do Not Disturb. Contacts > Contact > Edit > Ringtone > Emergency BypassOn Android, go to Settings > Notifications > Do not disturb > Calls and messages and choose the people you want to be able to ?breakthrough.?Android?s Nearby Share is getting rebranded as Quick Share.Looking for an AirDrop that works across iPhone and Android and even Windows and Mac Computers? Try Pairdrop.net. Just go to the website from any browser and any two devices on the same WiFi network can swap photos, videos, files and more quickly and with no sign-in ?Via Jared Newman?s excellent Advisorator newsletter.Gene in San Francisco is unhappy with the SiriusXM update on iPhone and wants to know if there?s a way to go back to the old app.Xfinity has a data breach impacting an estimated 36 million people.WSJ has a must-read piece on how a thief broke into hundreds of iPhones and stole thousands of dollars from victims. Watch the

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Rich visited a newly remodeled Best Buy and realized there were no more CDs or DVDs! This led him to take a trip down memory lane of all the technology that is no longer around, like VCR?s, the Walkman, Tube TV?s, Fax Machines, Camcorders and more.Mike in Ventura asks why computers don?t have DVD drives built in anymore!Craig in Des Moines says he just got the Samsung A14 smartphone and wants to learn more about the features.Andrew O'Hara of AppleInsider joined to talk about new features in iOS 17.2.Apple is adding a new feature called Stolen Device Protection to the iPhone in a future update, based on WSJ reporting.Gerald in Simi Valley takes us on a trip down memory lane with technology.Ron in Canoga Park has a Pixel 4a but the software updates have run out. Should he upgrade? Rich recommends getting the Pixel 8 over the 7a because it will get 7 years of software updates, compared to 4 for the a model.Ron in Orange County needs to adopt a CRM, but wants something simple. Rich recommends checking out offerings from companies like HubSpot, Zoho and FreshSales. Spend time on the website and see which one appeals most to your needs.Is your smartphone listening to you? One media company says yes.Vivian in Sun City, CA is having issues getting her phone unlocked to switch carriers.E3 is permanently shutting down.Marsha Collier, author of eBay for Dummies, joined to talk about tips and tricks for selling on eBay.Beverly in Los Angeles wants to know the safest way to send a W9 form. Rich says to look for a file-sharing service that is end-to-end encrypted. ProtonDrive is free up to 1 gigabyte and Wormhole has a super easy, no sign-up drag-and-drop interface.The Opera GX web browser has added a Panic Button! Tap it and it will quickly mute and pause playback from all open tabs and open a new window with a safe ?bland? website.Manuel wants to shop for some computers for his kids and himself and needs some recommendations. This is a helpful guide.Instagram has a fun new AI tool that can replace the background in your photo with anything you can imagine!The TSA will test a self-service screening system at the Las Vegas...

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Rich talked about the potential security risk of handing our unlocked phones over to strangers to take our photo.Social media posts say Amazon accounts are hacked because Lockers were added as shipping addresses. Snopes says it?s not true.Ian in Durango, CO says if you want to stream movies and other content for free, check out Archive.org, they have a ton of free stuff to consume.Gmail spam filters just got one of their biggest upgrades in years.Eric Migicovsky, Co-Founder of Beeper to talk Beeper Mini, which (attempts to) bring iMessage to Android.John in Moorpark, CA wants to know why YouTube audio sometimes speeds up. Rich says to check the speed settings using the gear icon. You can also try clearing browser cache.Bob in San Fernando Valley can?t record anything from TV anymore because his cable box won?t allow it.Robin in Fallbrook, CA wants to get internet at her second home in the desert, but doesn?t want to spend a ton. Rich recommends getting a phone plan with a big hotspot allotment and using that. Or check out 5G Home Internet plans from T-Mobile, Verizon or AT&T. If that doesn?t work, check out satellite internet options including Starlink.DoorDash is offering free package pickups for holiday returns through December 30. Uber has a similar promotion.Ring sent an email to customers about their FTC settlement and reassures them that employees can only view their video recordings under certain limited circumstances.Amazon will no longer accept Venmo as a form of payment.Mitch Lee, one of the founders of Arc, a startup building all electric performance speed boats.Chris in Glendale wants to use Waze and Google Maps but sometimes her phone doesn?t have a connection. Rich says to toggle the WiFi off from Control Center and download Offline Maps on Google Maps or

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Rich talked about some of his favorite gadgets for the holiday shopping season.Darren asks how to turn off read receipts for his texts on a Samsung S23+Angelina asks if she should get her son the Quest 3. He has the Quest 2.Larry asks if it?s OK to give out the serial number and IMEI of the iPhone he wants to sell to a potential buyer. Swappa has a free IMEI checker.Steve Tcherchian of XYPRO Technology will talk about NameDrop, FaceID security, physical phone security and open WiFi networks and VPN?s.Christine in Huntington Beach asks why she can no longer press # to skip a person?s voicemail. That?s because Apple has toggled on a new feature called Live Voicemail and now your phone is ?intercepting? voicemails to transcribe what the caller is saying on screen. You can toggle this under Settings > Phone > Live VoicemailRobin asks how to get rid of duplicate photos on the iPhone. You can use the Duplicates finder under Photos App > Albums > Duplicates or try the apps Gemini or SwipewipeDebbie in the Smokey Mountains asks why text message sounds interrupt her phone calls. Rich says to check the settings under Messages > Settings > Hear outgoing and incoming message sounds.WhatsApp has a new feature called Secret Code for Chat Lock.Fred in Camarillo asks why he can no longer AirPlay from his phone to Apple TV.Apple and Google have named their best apps of 2023.Scott Knapp, Amazon?s Director of Worldwide Buyer Risk Prevention will explain how to avoid popular holiday shopping scams that involve Amazon.Amazon Top 100ish Gifts list for holiday shopping ideas!Liz in San Jose says her AirPods are not connecting to her iPhone 15 Pro.Rick in Clinton, Mississippi found an iPhone 7 and wants to know how to reset it to factory settings. You can try a standard Restore or a deeper DFU Restore. Keep in mind the phone might be locked to an account.Brenda in Anaheim has a question about the OnePlus Open.Gary wants a dash cam that will let him remotely monitor his dog in his car. Rich says to check out

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Rich discusses a wide range of technology-related topics, beginning with a focus on holiday shopping and tech gift ideas. He talks to Jacob Palmer of BestReviews.com to highlight top-rated tech gifts and discusses privacy concerns associated with smart gadgets, featuring insights from Jen Caltrider of the Mozilla Foundation's Privacy Not Included initiative. The episode also features Matt Swider from TheShortcut.com, who shares strategies for savvy holiday shopping, including how to spot genuine deals and avoid misleading ones.Rich shares his personal favorite apps, offering insights into their functionalities and cross-platform capabilities. These include Artifact, Google Photos, ChatGPT, Omnivore, Email Me, Telegram, Day One, Libby, Opener, What3Words, Whisper Memos, Sunshine Contacts, and more.The podcast also addresses various listener questions, emails and voicemails, covering topics such as using an Apple Watch with an Android phone, understanding two-factor authentication apps, and managing online privacy and security.Please note: calls are previously recorded.Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvHappy Thanksgiving!Guests:Matt Swider of TheShortcut.com talks about best holiday shopping strategies.Jen Caltrider of Mozilla Foundation?s Privacy Not Included talks about gadget privacy concerns this holiday shopping season.Jacob Palmer of BestReviews.com shares top rated gift ideas to shop for this holiday season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Rich talked about how he set up his holiday lights this week and the smart home voice actions he set up weren?t working. Turns out his wife unplugged the lights because she couldn?t remember the voice command to turn them off.Rich talked about his work Friendsgiving and how it was surprisingly fun, but everyone was sharing via AirDrop. Here?s how to share photos and videos with Samsung Quick Share and Android Nearby Share.Morris in Studio City wants to know why the CD?s he?s duplicating are skipping.Apple is finally adopting RCS for better messaging between iPhone and Android. Users will be able to send full resolution photos and videos, see typing indicators, read receipts and more.Julie Ramhold, Consumer Analyst with DealNews.com talks Black Friday strategies.Bob in Oro Valley, Arizona is wondering how to block a repeat spam caller. Rich recommends using the built in Block Caller feature on iOS, Samsung or Android.Jim in Hesperia is wondering why his Nest speakers won?t connect to his Wi-Fi network. He?s getting an error message about AP Isolation.Sam Altman, one of the creators of ChatGPT, is out at OpenAI.Jack in Anaheim is interested in blurring out his home?s photo on Zillow and Google Maps. He was also confused when trying to sign up for ChatGPT. Rich says to make sure you?re going to the official website here.Edgar Dworsky, founder of Consumer World will share top tips to get a deal on Black Friday.Apple is extending the free trial of Emergency SOS via Satellite for an additional year for iPhone 14 owners.Karen in Orange County is getting unauthorized charges from PayPal. Rich recommends logging into the PayPal website and going to Settings > Payments and scroll down to Automatic Payments. Then, select a subscription and choose

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