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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get full access to Rich on Tech at See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich talked about how it’s the end of an era for animatronics at Chuck E Cheese.Google has a new way to shop for deals. Just search “shop deals” to see notable price drops on various items across the web.Need to send a document to your Kindle? Just drag and drop it on the webpage at https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindleA startup named Humane is making a screenless AI assistant “pin” you wear.Jeremy Caplan with the Wonder Tools newsletter. Caplan is Director of Teaching & Learning at CUNY's Grad School of Journalism and share AI tools each week. He mentioned tools including Oasis, AudioPen and bloks.Jeff in Jackson, Mississippi asks about what to look for in a good smart TV.Spotify is adding free audiobook listening for premium subscribers.Patti: What are your thoughts on the $3 version of TotalAV for iPad?Joan in San Diego has a bunch of leftover ink, will it work in a new printer.Louis in Riverside shared an update about an iPhone inherited from a deceased family member. He was able to figure out the PIN code and get into the phone to save the data on there and continue to use it. Rich recommends setting a legacy contact for Google and Apple.Jerry in Hatfield, PA wants make a Google Sheets with customizable recipe proportions. Here’s a good way to do that.Brian Heater, hardware editor at TechCrunch, talks about his hands on time with the Humane AI Pin.Paul emails and says his Safari seems to infected with a virus, making it difficult to search the web. Rich says it’s probably a “search helper” malware and to delete any extensions you might not recognize. You can do this on Chrome, too.Sara in Ventura asks if a teacher can control the computers in the classroom. Yes.Howard wants to know how to find a link mentioned on the show. You can go to the show Wiki at richontech.tv/wikiEva emails and says she has thousands of photos she wants to scan at a high resolution. Rich recommends a scanner with a feeder like the See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

044 - November 4, 2023Rich 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.tvRich talked about how he noticed his Halloween low light photos are getting better over the years as smartphone cameras and sensors continue to improve.He also explained how he books flights using Google Flights and loves the website Point.me, which helps you make the most of your rewards points. Use code RICHONTECH to get your first month for $1.Rich shared his road test thoughts on the Rivian R1S SUV. Overall, he loved the rugged good looks and creature comforts, but charging it fast and on the road proved to be a challenge.Consumer Reports tested USB-C and Lightning cables to find the most durable. The winners? Apple’s and Amazon Basics.John in Los Angeles asks if there’s a service provider that can forward emails from his domain to his Gmail inbox. Rich says he uses Hover for this purpose and it’s only $5 a year. Use this referral link and it might save you a few bucks. Michael emailed to say Cloudflare does something similar.There’s a new Beatles song called Now and Then and it was made possible thanks to AI.Chuck in Laguna Nigel asks about plug in hybrid vehicles.HBO Max is downgrading features for longtime subscribers on the grandfathered $15.99 plan.Terry in Temecula is having issues accessing ChatGPT. He keeps getting error messages. Rich says to clear the cookies and cache for the website and that should help. Rich also recommended checking out other AI options including See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

043 - October 28, 2023Rich 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.tvRich talked about how the concert going experience has been modernized by technology including digital tickets, self serve concessions and more.Marvin in Colorado asked what the baseball card scanning app I mentioned a long time ago on the show. It’s called CollX.Apple is holding an event called Scary Fast on October 30. New Mac computers are expected.Apple is raising prices for streaming services.Mark Stockley, Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher at Malwarebytes joined to explain what Malware is and how to avoid and remove it.Melody in Carlsbad, CA says she got an email about a Geek Squad and is wondering if they are trying to scam her.Mark in Winnetka, CA can’t seem to remove URL icons he’s dragged to the desktop. Rich says to try dragging the icon into the Recycle bin or select the icon and hit the Shift and Del keys at the same time. You might need to sign in with Admin access to complete the action.Cruise pauses driverless car operations in all of it’s markets.Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder game for the Switch is a lot of fun and Rich recommends it for holiday gifts or just to play yourself!Malware and Phishing continues to get worse.Mary Jean got a new iPhone and wants to transfer her old information, but can’t find the security PIN.Edwin has a Dell computer and wants a USB microphone for it so he can do ham radio. Rich recommends a Yeti or similar. He also likes the Tula mic and the MiCreator Studio if you want something more premium.Google has a free new tool to...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

042 - October 21, 2023Rich 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.tvRich talks about his experience renting a Tesla. Bottom line: it’s a ton of fun to rent but be prepared to learn how to drive it if you haven’t before, and take charging into consideration.Carmen in Hollywood wants to know how to restore her messages in WhatsApp.Netflix is raising prices. Here are direct links to cancel streaming subscriptions.Isavel emailed to ask if she can use her daughters old Apple Watch even though she doesn’t use an iPhone. Rich recommends using Family Setup to set it up.Rob in Los Angeles wants to know if he can switch to a different authenticator app.Franchesca in Los Angeles wants to known how to operate her new smartphone.Mickey in Camarillo wants to know when to use a VPN. Rich recommends listening to the interview on a recent show.Rich mentioned the Emergency SOS over satellite feature on the iPhone 14 and 15 models and how you should familiarize yourself with them. If you’re Android and want a similar feature, check out the moto defy satellite link.Jerry in Northridge wants to know if it’s still safe to run macOS Sonoma. Rich says yes as long as it’s getting security updates. You can check this website for more information on software End of Life.Marcel Campos talks about the OnePlus Open foldable phoneFiroza in Los Angeles wants to know about the dual SIM feature on the iPhone, especialy for staying connected overseas.Joanie on X wants to know how to...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

040 - October 7, 2023 - Wiki PageRich 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.tvRich discusses the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, new AI camera features like Best Take and how Google is pledging to support them with updates for 7 years.Michael in Laguna Beach believes he was hacked and wants to make sure he doesn’t get hacked again. Rich says to get a new credit card number and sign up for a free credit monitoring through a site like Credit Karma or WalletHub.Mary emailed and asked why the iPhone keeps changing the brightness even when she manually adjusts the slider. You can override this setting by going into Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and scroll down to Auto-Brightness. Keep in mind this might affect Battery Life.Stephanie Scott, Product Manager at Google, discusses the new Pixel 8 smartphones.Robert in Seal Beach asks when to use a VPN.23andMe says user data was hacked.Apple says iOS 17.0.3 should fix the overheating bugs on the iPhone 15 models.Google says the Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch is a lot better than the first model.Elsa in Playa Del Rey wants an email besides Gmail. Rich says to check out Outlook.com, ProtonMail and iCloud email if you...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

039 - September 30, 2023Rich 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.tvRich On Tech Show WikiRich recapped his top-secret trip to NYC. He has been comparing the iPhone 15 Pro Max photos to the iPhone 14 Pro, the Nothing (2) phone and the Pixel 7 Pro.In NYC he saw a luggage robot, a neat RFID self-checkout at UNIQLO and a self-checkout at the airport that asked him for a tip!Fernando in Laguna Hills wants a new SD Card reader that has a battery and Wi-Fi so he can access files on the go. Rich says to check out the NewQ Filehub which seems to fit the bill but hasn’t tested it.The CEO of X apparently doesn’t have the X app on her iPhone homescreen.Michael in Canoga Park wants the Opera Browser on Kindle Fire tablet. Rich says you need to find the APK and then sideload it, but first you need to allow outside apps, so be aware of the security implications of doing this.Google is rolling out a redesigned At a Glance widget.Google is rolling out a new AI powered Memories tab in Google Photos.Jack in Goldendale, Washington, wants to know if he can take the old SIM card out and pop it into the new phone.James writes in about how his daughter was scammed and shared her iPhone screen to scam artists and he’s worried that he should change his Wi-Fi password.Paul in Brea wants to know if he can safely get rid of his old computers at a weekend recycling event. Ideally you should erase data from the computers using a factory reset or an app like shredOS, or use a...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

038 - September 23, 2023Rich 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.tvRich mentioned that the iPhone 15 is now available. Amazon announced that Alexa is getting a healthy dose of AI and they have new products and services including Eye Gaze, slimmer Echo Frames with longer battery life, a Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd gen which will feature ambient mode, AI art and the eero Max 7. If you want to try the new Alexa AI experience you can soon say “Alexa, let’s chat” to a supported smart speaker.One big new feature is called Alexa Emergency Assist, which will let you use your voice to call for help in an emergency situation using an Echo device.Gloria in Pacoima is having trouble with Visible service.Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalks.TV will share his thoughts on the iPhone 15 cameras.Daniel in Reseda, CA asks if there’s a video doorbell with local storage. Rich says to check out the Blink camera. Kelly sent in this anti-theft device.Rich talked about new features in tvOS 17 that bring FaceTime to the Apple TV and the ability to find a lost remote using your iPhone.Steven in San Diego says you can get a signal booster to help with cellular calls at home. Rich says to also make sure WiFi calling is turned on for your smartphone and you can check cellular coverage maps using sites like OpenSignal and CoverageMap.Joe in Glendora is trying to find a way to get his pictures off of an old Wolverine device.Jamie Siminoff, Ring founder and now Chief “Doorman” at Door.com talked about his new venture and the James App.Linda in Anaheim says FaceTime group calls are activating on her iPhone without her initiating them.You can now take a See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

037 - September 16, 2023Rich 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.tvGUESTS:Lisa Eadicicco - CNETMarc Saltzman - USA Today columnistRich talked about Apple’s new products including the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. You can see Rich’s hands on videos about the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch 9 Double Tap Gesture and USB-C. You can see the iPhone 15 colors here.Dominic in Costa Mesa asks why music isn’t working on his Instagram App.Jamie in Corona asks about the privacy of AI search engines like Google’s SGE.Rich talks about how MGM got hacked through Vishing and producer Adam shares a story about how his Mom fell for a similar scam like this.Jeff in New York City asks about options for listening to music or radio to fall asleep. Rich mentioned Soundcore buds, Soli pillow and Ozlo Sleep.Rich talked about the new Apple Watch 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the AirPods Pro 2.Steve in Orange, CA sent money via PayPal to a scam artist who offered him a free laptop through a Facebook group. A good place to research or report scams is the BBB Scam Tracker website.Sarah in Ventura has some issues with her Android tablet.Stabliity AI launches a new AI powered music generator called Stable Audio.Rick in Mission Viejo asks about upgrading to a new laptop.Chromebooks are going...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 9, 2023 (Episode 36)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.tvGUESTS:Rich talked about all the upcoming tech events in the next few months including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta Connect, Google, OnePlus, Code Conference and CES! Whew!Jerry in Anaheim asked how to change the name of his iPhone. Rich says you should also take a minute to customize the name on your Kindle and Android phone, too.Kim Guluk, Head of Uber Live and Sports at Uber to explain how Uber Eats is now at stadiums nationwide.Rich explains what you need to know about the Facebook email about your “saved payment information.” Details here.Shirly of Belmont Shore wants to know why her computer doesn’t work the same way when she’s at home and at work.Janine wants to know if she should get an Apple laptop and tablet to complement her iPhone 14.A listener wants to know if there’s an app that can alert them when a senior discount is available in-store. Rich doesn’t know of a specific app that can do this but you can TheSeniorList for discounts, as well as See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 2, 2023 (Episode 35)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.tvRich talks about this trip to Berlin for IFA 2023. Highlights here.He also tried out California’s Digital Driver’s license with TSA at LAX.Rich mentioned how you need to prep your gadgets for any travel, especially international travel. Check with your cellular carrier to see if you get any free travel days, or get an eSIM (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off). Also, Rich recommends a travel plug adapter, portable battery bank and an old school USB cable for charging on the plane.If you want to use your Bluetooth earbuds/headphones with the seatback entertainment, Rich recommends a gadget from Twelve South called AirFly.Rich talks about his experience with the Google Pixel Fold.Rich also talked about taking a walking tour with VoiceMap. Use my referral code gptyoh for your first tour free.John in Minnesota says his earbuds keep cutting out because Google Assistant activates. How can you disable that?Mark Gurman of Bloomberg explains what to expect with the new iPhone 15 models.Alex in Nuevo, CA wants to know why his SD card isn’t working.Google is raising prices for it’s Nest Aware subscription service.Verizon has a new way for you to stop those spammy email to text messages.Reggie in Charleston, S.C. wants to know why she lost access to her Facebook Page. Rich suspects she was hacked. Your first line of defense is to turn on Two Factor...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 26, 2023 (Episode 34)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 Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talks about Bob Barker’s passing and his memories of being on The Price is Right back in the day. Also, Rich talks about his experiences with eSIMs.Scott in Atlanta asks about getting iMessages on Android and Windows There are many ways, including Phone Link for Windows 11, AirMessage, BlueBubbles, Beeper and Sunbird. Be careful as all of them are working around Apple official protocols. Apple should adopt RCS.Scott Johnson, founder of the Frog Pants network, and host of the video games news and views podcast, CORE. Johnson talks about the Sony PlayStation Portal.Barry in Mission Viejo asks if he will need a travel convertor or adapter for his upcoming European trip. Rich has a few picks for travel adapters.Threads is now on the web.LinkedIn accounts are getting hacked, so protect yours.John in Los Angeles is locked out of his Gmail account.Shutterfly takes a turn and says they won’t delete your photos if you’ve been inactive for 18 months, but they will delete...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 19, 2023 (Episode 33)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 Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talked about emergency preparedness. Rich likes an app called Weather by Tomorrow for it’s storm tracking abilities. He tested a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn’t require an internet connection called Bridgefy, but it didn’t seem to work on his phones. Zello turns your phone into a walkie-talkie but it does require an internet connection. Familiarize yourself with SOS emergency features on the iPhone and Android. The latest iPhones can send emergency messages over satellite. Finally, you might want to turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your smartphone.Dennis in Corona has teen daughters and wants to know how to limit access to bad activities. Rich says to check out Bark, Aura and ScreenTime. Vilo router has built in Bark controls.Clayton LiaBraaten of Truecaller joined to talk about the issue of spam calls.Carmen asks if you need internet to use emergency SOS features.Dan in South Dakota asks about a good portable UPS system.Here’s what hackers need to know about how Bluetooth works on the iPhone.California is testing digital drivers licenses and Rich signed up to try it out.Disney is the next streaming service to See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 2023 (Episode 32)Rich talked about finding cool spots to visit using Google Maps and Instagram. On Google Maps, search “scenic spots” and on Instagram search for a city name and then hit Places, then the X to see spots where people are posting the most stories and photos.Rich also talked about using a parking app called SpotHero to secure a parking spot at the Taylor Swift concert. He also talked about how cool the LED bracelets they gave out were, from a company named Pixmob.Rich also wondered how to donate to the Maui relief efforts. This website has a good rundown of ways to help.Android phones can now alert users about AirTags nearby that might be stalking them. Explained in this video.Taya in Moorpark asks if there’s a good service to upload her recently scanned photos into. Rich recommends Google Photos.Debbie in Anaheim is wondering if there’s a way she can see what kinds of signals her neighbor with giant antennas on the roof is emitting. It’s messing with her Wi-Fi. Rich recommends checking out WiFi Analyzer apps to scan the area.Disney+ is raising prices again. Rich likes the rundown posted at Cord Cutter Weekly.Sal in Chicago asks how to block Spam calls on his phone. Rich recommends downloading the app for your carrier if it’s AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile. Otherwise, enable scam call protection and Bixby Text Call in Phone Settings on Samsung devices and Pixel owners get call screening built in.Amazon is having a new day called Prime Big Deal Days in October. They’re also delivering some items without additional packaging so they might show up on your doorstep in their original box.Roland in Florida asks how to upgrade the RAM on his computer and if it’s worth it. Rich says to check out the system scanner on Crucial.com and if it’s inexpensive, it’s worth it.Rich talks about how restaurants are adding more fees and surcharges to bills so be on the lookout for them, you might already be paying for service charges before you sign for the bill. Fred sent along a See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

031 Rich on Tech Radio Show - August 5, 2023Rich talked about a tech support scam that takes over your computer. When in doubt, press Control + Alt + Delete at the same time on your keyboard, then select your web browser and hit End Task. You can also turn off your computer or restart it. Whatever you do, don’t give access to your computer, or download any software.Jennifer in Laguna Hills wants to know what to do with old cell phones. Rich recommends checking out this list of places that take them as a donation. Rich also likes Gizmogo, Best Buy Mail in Recycling Boxes, EcoATM.Marta in Laguna Nigel wants to know if there’s an Android app that lets you set audio reminders by voice and have it announce the reminder at a certain time. Rich recommended Talking Recordable Voice Alarm, Talking Alarm Clock Beyond and Voice Memo Reminder but all of them require some level of manual time setting for the alarm. Listeners recommend using Alexa for this functionality!Rich used Lugg to get his new furniture delivered and it mostly worked out great. He then sold his old couches on OfferUp and the process was excellent.Sharon in Williamsburg, Ohio wants to know how to improve her Wi-Fi signal. Rich recommends moving the router to a more central location in the room.David in Orange wants to know why his phone number is out there.Google is making it easier to remove search results about you that contain your personal information.Nick in Anaheim wants to know if his computer was hijacked by ransomware.Kimber Streams of Wirecutter shares top affordable laptop and Chromebook picks under $1000.Patricia is in Southern California wants to know why her Wi-Fi is still showing even though she cut the cable to her box and cancelled service.David in Cerritos wants to know how to find the phone number of an old friend. Rich recommends Sunshine Contacts, Google Contacts, Siri Search on iPhone and WhitePages.com to do a reverse search of someone’s address or name to find...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

030 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 29, 2023Rich recapped his trip to Seoul, South Korea, including Galaxy Unpacked, the giant underground mall, 3D billboard and getting his passport locked up.Sean from St. Charles, Illinois has a laptop running Windows 7 and is wondering if he should get a new one. Antivirus software is bugging him. Rich recommends seeing top rated anti-virus software at AV-Test.org.Interview with Drew Blackard, Vice President of Mobile Product Management @ Samsung Electronics America.Twitter is now X.Carlene in High Desert wants to know if her Note 9 battery health is ok. Rich recommends downloading the Samsung Members app, tapping Support, then Phone Diagnostics and Battery status to check. On iOS go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging.Samsung unveiled the Flip 5 and Fold 5. Big changes: they both close shut without a gap and have a more durable hinge with fewer moving parts. Flip 5 gets a bigger outside screen.Jack in Goldendale, WA wants to know why videos are reversed when he’s watching YouTube. There is a setting in iOS to “Mirror Front Camera.” Turn it off to make selfies have text the correct way. On Samsung, open Camera, Settings, Save Selfies as previewed. Turn off to have selfie photos and videos with text that isn’t reversed.An app called Papaya lets you pay any bill in seconds just by taking a picture of it.Jamie Rivera of Pocketnow talks about new Samsung foldable phones.Gloria in Pacoima wants to know if her Sony Xperia 1V is legit because it didn’t come with a USB cable or manual in the box. Yes, it’s just that companies are saving money by putting less in the box and trying to be more sustainable with packaging and inserts.Kiera in Indiana asks if the Samsung S23 Ultra is good for gaming. It has an improved vapor chamber cooling system.Rich reviews Sony’s new WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Rich likes them but also likes these $40 earbuds, too.Rich reviews the OneWorld travel adapter that...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

029 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 22, 2023Rich talked about his quest to replace Evernote. In the past week, he’s tried note taking apps including Apple Notes, Notion, Google Keep, OneNote, Simplenote, Nimbus, Obsidian and Joplin.David in Melbourne Florida asks about calibrating his new laptop battery.Gmail is asking users to enable Enhanced Safe Browsing. Should you? Probably. It will better protect you against malicious links and emails, but the downside is that you will share a bit more information with Google to help crowdsource these security alerts. Check to see if you have it turned on here.Notable hacker turned cybersecurity expert Kevin Mitnick died at the age of 59.Ben Parr, author of the The AI Analyst newsletter explains what we need to know about AI. Download his AI Cheat Sheet. Mentioned: Claude AI, Bard & ChatGPTJeff in Diamond Bar asks why his Yahoo email isn’t working right on his iPhone.Google is increasing the price of YouTube Premium from $12 to $14 a month.Peacock prices are going up from $5 to $6 a month or $10 to $12 a month on the higher end plan.Arron in Texas allowed scam artists to remotely access his computer and he's afraid to turn it back on. Learn more about how to protect yourself from social engineering here.Hyundai and Kia owners need to check if their vehicles need an anti-theft software update.Mike in Irvine has malware on his phone he can’t seem to get rid of. Try rebooting into safe mode then deleting any apps you don’t need or recognize. Clear the data and cache of your web browser. It might be best to backup any important items on the phone and do a complete factory reset.Kyle Kiang, VP of Nothing joins to talk about their new smartphone called the Nothing Phone (2).Tom in Woodland Hills wants to delete 99,000 emails from his Gmail, but only those older than a year. Use the powerful Gmail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

028 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 15, 2023Rich is testing the new iOS 17 Public Beta software. He only recommends installing it if you are tech savvy or have a secondary device. Otherwise, the official software launches in the Fall.A feature called Personal Voice in iOS 17 lets you recreate your own voice using AI.If you’re going to the movies, be sure to enable Theater Mode on your watch. Don’t forget to turn it off when you leave the theater.Rich switched to Notion for his note-taking.Rich really likes the Nothing Phone (2).Rod in Los Angeles says his computer mouse is constantly double clicking.Hollywood actors are on strike and AI is part of the problem.Guest Sissie Hsiao explains what’s new with Google Bard.Marcy in Rancho Cucamonga asks about a data breach. Google has a free and paid dark web monitoring service. You can learn more about it here.Ted in Fountain Valley asks if he can transfer his software over to his new laptop.Amazon Prime Day sets a new record for sales.Kathy in Duarte doesn’t like the Yahoo email redesign.AmazeVR’s Lance Drake and Kyungkuk Kim to talk about their new VR concert app.Kerry in Santa Ynez wants to know why her friend’s TV volume goes up and down.Leslie in Laguna Beach is having trouble with Mint. Is there an alternative?The Roku Channel is now on Google TVBarry wants to know why his NTFS drive isn’t working on his mac. Check out NTFS for Mac from Paragon Software.Google Calendar now lets you easily find a mutual meeting time and accept paid appointments.Ben Sin reviews the See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.