TV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions. From KTLA-TV Los Angeles.
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.
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Rich talked about how everything is on demand these days. He used to have to wait for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to air once a year during the holidays. Now you can just buy or stream anything you want on demand.
Seraphine asks why the audio and video is out of sync on a particular TV channel. Fred chimed in via email to say it’s probably because they are compressing the signal too much.
Ryan Greene, founder of tech support company GoGoQuincy will join to share 5 Preemptive Tech Steps to take today to prevent tech headaches tomorrow.
Richard in San Bernardino says no one remembers phone numbers anymore.
Mike in Los Angeles says his Samsung phone automatically dials 911 and the voice assistant activates when he puts in the car holder. Rich says the holder is pressing the side button and to get a new holder. Rich likes the custom holders from ProClip.
Bird scooter is filing for bankruptcy.
Dr. Chris Pierson, a cybersecurity expert with Blackcloak.io, will share tips on how to keep your digital life safe and protected.
Carmen in Hollywood lost access to her work WiFi and wants to know if the password is stored on her phone. It is but only if it’s a saved network. You can check on Samsung by going to Settings > Connections > Wifi > (three dots) > Advanced Settings > Manage networks. Tap a network to see the password. On iPhone, go to Settings > WiFi > Edit > KNOWN NETWORKS. Tap the (i) and then tap Password to see it.
Regulators are proposing new rules to protect kids online.
Ernie in La Mirada wants to know if virus pop-ups on his phone are real. Rich says to go through the list of installed apps and uninstall any you don’t know or recognize. Then, clear the history on your web browser and restart your phone.
Carrie in Torrance wants to know how emergency contacts can call through when the iPhone is on Do Not Disturb. Contacts > Contact > Edit > Ringtone > Emergency Bypass
On 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 YouTube video, too, and learn how to protect yourself.
Mercedes will use turquoise exterior lights to let other drivers know the car is self-driving
Bill Raduchel, author of "The Bleeding Edge: My Six Decades at the Forefront of the Tech Revolution" will chat about key takeaways from from a career in technology.
Bill explained the term “abstraction layer,” which is a piece of technology that does work without the need to specify how it works.
Bill in Oshkosh, WI is thankful for the Orcam 3, which helps his low-vision son see.
Google will pay over $700 in a settlement related to the Play Store.
iMazing 3 Beta is now available for Windows and macOS.
051 - December 23, 2023
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Rich visited a newly remodeled Best Buy and realized there were no more CDs or DVDs! This led him to take a trip down memory lane of all the technology that is no longer around, like VCR’s, the Walkman, Tube TV’s, Fax Machines, Camcorders and more.
Mike in Ventura asks why computers don’t have DVD drives built in anymore!
Craig in Des Moines says he just got the Samsung A14 smartphone and wants to learn more about the features.
Andrew O'Hara of AppleInsider joined to talk about new features in iOS 17.2.
Apple is adding a new feature called Stolen Device Protection to the iPhone in a future update, based on WSJ reporting.
Gerald in Simi Valley takes us on a trip down memory lane with technology.
Ron in Canoga Park has a Pixel 4a but the software updates have run out. Should he upgrade? Rich recommends getting the Pixel 8 over the 7a because it will get 7 years of software updates, compared to 4 for the a model.
Ron in Orange County needs to adopt a CRM, but wants something simple. Rich recommends checking out offerings from companies like HubSpot, Zoho and FreshSales. Spend time on the website and see which one appeals most to your needs.
Is your smartphone listening to you? One media company says yes.
Vivian in Sun City, CA is having issues getting her phone unlocked to switch carriers.
E3 is permanently shutting down.
Marsha Collier, author of eBay for Dummies, joined to talk about tips and tricks for selling on eBay.
Beverly in Los Angeles wants to know the safest way to send a W9 form. Rich says to look for a file-sharing service that is end-to-end encrypted. ProtonDrive is free up to 1 gigabyte and Wormhole has a super easy, no sign-up drag-and-drop interface.
The Opera GX web browser has added a Panic Button! Tap it and it will quickly mute and pause playback from all open tabs and open a new window with a safe “bland” website.
Manuel wants to shop for some computers for his kids and himself and needs some recommendations. This is a helpful guide.
Instagram has a fun new AI tool that can replace the background in your photo with anything you can imagine!
The TSA will test a self-service screening system at the Las Vegas airport.
Neil in Los Angeles found out that his new hearing aids won’t work with his Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone. Should he upgrade? Rich recommends going with the Samsung S23 FE for its combination of features and value.
Microsoft Office launches in VR on the Meta Quest headset.
Apple now lets you buy a replacement case for the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C.
Reddit users have a solution for a Safari message that says “systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer.” You can try switching off iCloud Private Relay or your VPN to fix it.
iOS 17.2 brings back the ability to change the default notification sound on the iPhone.
Rocket Homes has a new AI-powered CarPlay feature that lets you browse nearby homes for sale as you drive in neighborhoods.
FCC votes to ban early termination fees for cable and satellite TV service.
Volvo and ChargePoint launch 50 fast chargers at Starbucks between Denver and Seattle.
Feedbag:
Laura asks if I’ve ever mentioned voice isolation on the iPhone. It’s a cool feature!
Janice is sad because the Mini Karaoke machine I mentioned on TV is sold out on Amazon. Looks like it’s back in stock!
050 - December 16, 2023
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Rich talked about the potential security risk of handing our unlocked phones over to strangers to take our photo.
Social media posts say Amazon accounts are hacked because Lockers were added as shipping addresses. Snopes says it’s not true.
Ian in Durango, CO says if you want to stream movies and other content for free, check out Archive.org, they have a ton of free stuff to consume.
Gmail spam filters just got one of their biggest upgrades in years.
Eric Migicovsky, Co-Founder of Beeper to talk Beeper Mini, which (attempts to) bring iMessage to Android.
John in Moorpark, CA wants to know why YouTube audio sometimes speeds up. Rich says to check the speed settings using the gear icon. You can also try clearing browser cache.
Bob in San Fernando Valley can’t record anything from TV anymore because his cable box won’t allow it.
Robin in Fallbrook, CA wants to get internet at her second home in the desert, but doesn’t want to spend a ton. Rich recommends getting a phone plan with a big hotspot allotment and using that. Or check out 5G Home Internet plans from T-Mobile, Verizon or AT&T. If that doesn’t work, check out satellite internet options including Starlink.
DoorDash is offering free package pickups for holiday returns through December 30. Uber has a similar promotion.
Ring sent an email to customers about their FTC settlement and reassures them that employees can only view their video recordings under certain limited circumstances.
Amazon will no longer accept Venmo as a form of payment.
Mitch Lee, one of the founders of Arc, a startup building all electric performance speed boats.
Chris in Glendale wants to use Waze and Google Maps but sometimes her phone doesn’t have a connection. Rich says to toggle the WiFi off from Control Center and download Offline Maps on Google Maps or Apple Maps. Waze doesn’t seem to support offline maps.
Disney is testing Hulu inside the Disney+ app, the two apps will merge in March 2024.
Talk to Santa in AR by going to AskSanta.app
Naz in Irvine has Cox triple play but wants to know if she can save money by splitting it up.
Steven Aquino, a freelance tech journalist covering accessibility and assistive technologies joined to explain Microsoft’s Seeing AI app, Apple’s Personal Voice feature and PlayStation’s accessible controller.
YouTube Premium prices will jump for grandfathered subscribers in January.
If you have a Pixel phone, there’s new 911 functionality you should toggle on. Personal Safety App > Your Info > Emergency info access > Share during emergency call
Apple Podcasts is coming to Tesla vehicles in the holiday software update.
Threads adds Hashtags but they’re called tags and don’t have the # symbol.
Jimmy Stewart’s AI voice is reading a new bedtime story in the Calm app.
049 - December 9, 2023
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Rich talked about some of his favorite gadgets for the holiday shopping season.
Darren asks how to turn off read receipts for his texts on a Samsung S23+
Angelina asks if she should get her son the Quest 3. He has the Quest 2.
Larry asks if it’s OK to give out the serial number and IMEI of the iPhone he wants to sell to a potential buyer. Swappa has a free IMEI checker.
Steve Tcherchian of XYPRO Technology will talk about NameDrop, FaceID security, physical phone security and open WiFi networks and VPN’s.
Christine in Huntington Beach asks why she can no longer press # to skip a person’s voicemail. That’s because Apple has toggled on a new feature called Live Voicemail and now your phone is “intercepting” voicemails to transcribe what the caller is saying on screen. You can toggle this under Settings > Phone > Live Voicemail
Robin 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 Swipewipe
Debbie 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 Ring Car Cam, Nexar connected cam, Owlcam, Garmin Live cam and BlackVue LTE cams. Keep in mind you will have to pay a monthly or yearly fee for the cellular connection.
Mario in Riverside wants to recover deleted files on an external hard drive. Rich says to check out data recovery programs like Recuva, EaseUS, and Stellar. If you don’t want to DIY, look up a data doctor or data recovery specialist on Yelp.
AJ Forsythe of Coop talks about his smart chicken coop.
Tesla delivered it’s first Cybertrucks.
Evernote is now limiting free users to just 50 notes.
Google’s Nest cameras can now use AI to tell you when your garage door is open.
Feedbag
Jeff from Frisco, Texas shares the portable charger he loves.
Chuck says he bought the OnePlus Fold and loves it.
Steve shared his road trip story of how long it took to drive his Mustang EV from Orange County to Lake Tahoe. He says chargers need to get better.
Listeners recommended their favorite apps.
Ana recommends CamScanner.
Chris like Scannable and the recipe app Paprika.
Yvonne like RV Parky and Ground News.
048 - December 2, 2023
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.
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Rich discusses a wide range of technology-related topics, beginning with a focus on holiday shopping and tech gift ideas. He talks to Jacob Palmer of BestReviews.com to highlight top-rated tech gifts and discusses privacy concerns associated with smart gadgets, featuring insights from Jen Caltrider of the Mozilla Foundation's Privacy Not Included initiative. The episode also features Matt Swider from TheShortcut.com, who shares strategies for savvy holiday shopping, including how to spot genuine deals and avoid misleading ones.
Rich shares his personal favorite apps, offering insights into their functionalities and cross-platform capabilities. These include Artifact, Google Photos, ChatGPT, Omnivore, Email Me, Telegram, Day One, Libby, Opener, What3Words, Whisper Memos, Sunshine Contacts, and more.
The podcast also addresses various listener questions, emails and voicemails, covering topics such as using an Apple Watch with an Android phone, understanding two-factor authentication apps, and managing online privacy and security.
Please note: calls are previously recorded.
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Happy 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.
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Rich talked about how he set up his holiday lights this week and the smart home voice actions he set up weren’t working. Turns out his wife unplugged the lights because she couldn’t remember the voice command to turn them off.
Rich talked about his work Friendsgiving and how it was surprisingly fun, but everyone was sharing via AirDrop. Here’s how to share photos and videos with Samsung Quick Share and Android Nearby Share.
Morris in Studio City wants to know why the CD’s he’s duplicating are skipping.
Apple is finally adopting RCS for better messaging between iPhone and Android. Users will be able to send full resolution photos and videos, see typing indicators, read receipts and more.
Julie Ramhold, Consumer Analyst with DealNews.com talks Black Friday strategies.
Bob in Oro Valley, Arizona is wondering how to block a repeat spam caller. Rich recommends using the built in Block Caller feature on iOS, Samsung or Android.
Jim in Hesperia is wondering why his Nest speakers won’t connect to his Wi-Fi network. He’s getting an error message about AP Isolation.
Sam Altman, one of the creators of ChatGPT, is out at OpenAI.
Jack in Anaheim is interested in blurring out his home’s photo on Zillow and Google Maps. He was also confused when trying to sign up for ChatGPT. Rich says to make sure you’re going to the official website here.
Edgar Dworsky, founder of Consumer World will share top tips to get a deal on Black Friday.
Apple is extending the free trial of Emergency SOS via Satellite for an additional year for iPhone 14 owners.
Karen in Orange County is getting unauthorized charges from PayPal. Rich recommends logging into the PayPal website and going to Settings > Payments and scroll down to Automatic Payments. Then, select a subscription and choose Remove PayPal as payment method.
Bill in Altadena wants to know how to get rid of the Alexa command on the smart plug. Rich recommends ensuring the routine is deleted. If that doesn’t work, you can reset the device and/or remove it from the Alexa App. Then, factory reset the device and add it to Alexa again.
Take a few minutes to check the emergency settings on your iPhone, Samsung or Pixel. Instructions here.
Buzz in Walnut Creek, CA wants some recommendations for good front and back dash cams. Rich mentioned popular brands including Vantrue, Thinkware, Nexar, VAVA, Garmin and Rich personally likes the Ring Car Cam.
Vitaly Pecharsky of Slickdeals highlights some of the top deals out there for the holiday shopping season.
Zelle is going to start refunding people who get caught up in imposter scams and send money to people they shouldn’t.
Verizon offers an Unlimited cloud backup for $14 a month.
Amazon will sell Hyundai cars online.
How to activate higher quality streaming on your wireless plan.
046 - November 18, 2023
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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/sendtokindle
A 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/wiki
Eva 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 Epson FF680W. Flat bed scanners will be cheaper, but will take longer. Look for one that supports a high resolution.
Mike commented on Eva’s email, saying he’s scanned tens of thousands of slides and negatives and generally picks a DPI between 2430 and 3200. He uses an Epson flatbed scanner and scans up to 12 slides at a time or 24 photos on negatives at a time and uses software called Silver Fast.
Rich mentioned apps to scan photos and negatives including PhotoScan and Photomyne.
Rich reviewed the Xumo Stream Box.
QuakeAlertUSA App is shutting down, download MyShake or use the earthquake settings in Android to get alerts.
Lifehacker explains the difference between a Router and a Modem.
Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalksTV explains how he captured an epic 10 day time lapse in Manhattan Beach with both the iPhone and Samsung. He’ll share tips on how to take similar videos and which phone performed better.
Apps mentioned: Lapse It, Blackmagic Camera and Moment
Rich challenged Jefferson to do a video for a website called Window Swap.
Amazon adds a new Prime member perk for $9 a month you can join One Medical and get unlimited virtual visits.
You can now order groceries from Amazon Fresh stores even without a Prime membership for free pickup or delivery, for a fee.
Buc-ee’s and Mercedes are teaming up to install EV chargers at various locations. I was in awe when I stumbled upon this place. Here’s my video.
There’s a new settlement involving Apple Gift Cards. Watch out for related scams.
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045 - November 11, 2023
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044 - November 4, 2023
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Rich 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 Claude AI and Google’s Bard.
You can now move the URL/Address bar on Chrome for iOS to the bottom of the screen to match what Safari did in iOS 16.
Mickey in Camarillo wants to know if gift cards can be used online or in store. Rich says it depends, so be sure to check the gift card redemption details before you buy. Also, check out Raise for discounted gift cards.
The cashback shopping app Ibotta is giving away free Thanksgiving dinners.
Steven in San Diego is wondering what to do now that Mint is shutting down. Rich says there are two types of alternatives: those that help you budget and those that help you see all of your financial accounts in one place. At the end of the day it will come down to which app you like best and if you want to pay for the service. Check out CoPilot, Monarch, PocketGuard, YNAB, EveryDollar and Empower. For budgeting, Rich says he uses a simple Excel spreadsheet.
Page emailed to say they like Quicken Simplifi for finances.
Rich has been checking out CoPilot. Use my referral code QXCTP4 to get 2 months free.
Stephanie shared a story about how she got scammed by trying to sell something on Facebook Marketplace. She ended up calling a phony Zelle number she quickly found on Google.
Elsa in Playa Del Rey asks if she should do the free trial for NETGEAR Armor. Also, Elsa mentioned the free privacy email service from DuckDuckGo.
Louis in Riverside is trying to set up a passed down iPhone but it has an activation lock enabled.
Larissa May is a digital wellness activist and the founder of #HalfTheStory, a non-profit focused on educating, advocating and mitigating the harms associated with social media and tech use.
Helpful apps Larissa mentioned: OneSec and Opal App.
Apple is quietly discontinuing it’s voice based $5 Apple Music plan.
Apple has new M3 chips, new laptops and a new iMac.
If you’re looking for more free streaming options, check out Xumo Play.
Samsung might launch the S24 even earlier next year.
Apple Arcade is getting new games for the holiday season. Rich downloaded Knotwords+ and it’s a fun twist on a word puzzler.
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043 - October 28, 2023
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Rich 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 help you create AI images.
Rich is testing out the Samsung S23 FE, which is a good phone at a nice price of $599, but Rich suspects it will be even cheaper over the holidays.
Doreen in Simi Valley has a problem with the neighbor’s dog barking and wants to try a device called Dog Silencer Max.
John in Moorepark asks about which password manager is best for someone who only uses an iPhone. Rich likes iCloud Keychain for this, but also recommends Google Passwords and Bitwarden for free, Dashlane and ProtonPass for paid.
Carlette in Alpine has issues with programs not opening her phone videos. Rich suspects it is recording videos in a high efficiency format.
Did you know you can open QR codes on the iPhone by tapping and pressing on the onscreen code?
Pause ads are making their way into popular streaming services.
Luke Heine co-founder and co-director of the Fair Opportunity Project. They’ve built an AI chatbot to help students fill out and understand the FAFSA.
Bobo shared a real estate rental scam that happened to him and you should be aware of.
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042 - October 21, 2023
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Rich 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 phone
Firoza 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 switch to taking lower resolution photos on the iPhone. Rich says you can switch back to 12 megapixels by going to Settings > Camera > Formats > Photo Mode > 12 MP
Tom asks on X if he should buy an Apple Watch band on Amazon or direct from Apple. Rich says go with an official band from Apple. He also likes Nomad bands.
Consumer Reports has an app called Permission Slip that can help you submit requests to ask companies to delete or not sell your data.
Apple has a new lower priced Apple Pencil.
T-Mobile is raising prices for some unlimited plans but you will have the option to opt out.
IRS is piloting a free, direct filing system for the 2024 tax season.
Tatiana in Banning, CA wants to know why her YouTube Premium account isn’t working.
Google has launched a Magnifer app for Pixel phones to help low vision users.
Michael Sinno, Google Cybersecurity Expert with tips on how to protect yourself online.
Wirecutter has a fresh set of picks for the best retro-looking tabletop radios.
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040 - October 7, 2023 - Wiki Page
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Rich 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 don’t mind sticking with Apple ecosystem long term.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days kick off for 48 hours on October 10.
Sandeep Waraich, Director, Product Management for Google Wearables, discusses the Pixel Watch 2.
Kevin in San Diego says his ex-girlfriend has hacked into his phone. Rich says to remove any unknown Apple devices on your account, change his Apple ID password, set up two factor authentication and then format the phone and reinstall everything manually. Also, log out of all active sessions on your various accounts like Google and Facebook.
Google has introduced the Chromebook Plus designation as a standard for Chromebooks with higher end specs.
Jim in Costa Mesa wants to know the advantage of Android vs iOS.
Samsung introduced three lower priced alternatives to it’s flagship products: the S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and the Galaxy Buds FE. FE stands for Fan Edition, these products pack many top-tier features at a lower price point than their flagship products. They also come in fun colors.
Sam Rubin, KTLA Entertainment anchor, discusses his experience seeing U2 at the Las Vegas Sphere.
David Huerta, senior digital security trainer at Freedom of the Press Foundation, explains how to pick the best VPN. He recommends TunnelBear, Mullvad and iVPN.
Ring is giving away $1 million dollars if you capture an extraterrestrial on your video camera.
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039 - September 30, 2023
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Rich 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 screwdriver to remove the hard drive and drill through it or take it to a recycling center with a shredder.
There’s a new Fitbit Charge 6, which adds more accurate heart rate tracking, new workouts, GPS and more. It’s $160 and available this fall.
Bill in San Diego wants to know how to download all Gmail emails. Rich says to use Google Takeout. Also, it’s a good idea to set up a Legacy Contact on Google and Apple that can download your data in the event of your death.
Matthew Cassinelli, discusses iPhone Shortcuts and how to best use the iPhone 15 Pro’s new Action Button. He mentioned the Soro app for controlling Sonos.
Karen is in San Pedro wants to know if she needs a new phone because it won’t charge.
ChatGPT gets voice and image capabilities.
Google is ending it’s support for Basic HTML.
Antonio in Covina asks if he should leave his laptop plugged in all the time.
Windows brings back the “never combine” action for the taskbar.
Meta has new AI features coming to apps including WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram and Facebook Stories. They are AI stickers, Restyle and Backdrop.
David Henry, President and General Manager of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR to talk Wi-Fi. His recommended Orbi for mesh networking and Nighthawk for a standard router.
Teens have a complicated relationship with their smartphones; they’re bombarded with notifications and spend a majority of their time on social media, including TikTok.
MrBeast is the top digital creator, making $82 million a year.
Nathan sends in a reminder that if you’re Samsung phone isn’t getting the latest updates you can force it using the desktop Smart Switch app.
Donna warns about a tech support scam that almost got her senior citizen friend.
Scott says he is having issues with eSims from Airalo, but likes the customer service they provide.
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038 - September 23, 2023
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Rich 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 depression and anxiety assessment in the Health App on iOS 17.
Greg in Des Moines wants to know if he should upgrade his Samsung Flip 3 to the Flip 5 or even the iPhone for better accessibility features.
Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads in 2024 unless you pay an additional $3 a month.
Uber Eats will accept SNAP payment in 2024.
Vanessa in Great Falls, Montana wants to know how to set up a Windows laptop for her grandkids so it’s safe. Rich recommends Microsoft Family Safety controls for Windows. For Mac and iPhone it’s ScreenTime and for Android it’s Family Link. You can also use a third party app like Bark.
New in Watch OS 10, Smart Stack, five new watch faces and more!
John Faulkner, Road Test Editor at Clean Fleet Report will discuss the Ford Mach E.
Microsoft is building AI tools called CoPilot into Windows 11 with an update coming September 26.
MyHeritage has an AI feature called PhotoDater which can estimate the date an old photo was taken.
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037 - September 16, 2023
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Rich 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 to get 10 years of software updates.
Jim in Huntington Beach wants to rename files easily in Windows. Rich recommends F2 key.
Darlene has an iPhone 8 and wants to upgrade.
Apple will issue a software update to the iPhone 12 to address radiation concerns.
BBB warns of a new scam involving high school sports livestreams.
Polestar 2 cars are getting Prime Video in their infotainment system.
Cruise unveils a wheelchair accessible robotaxi.
Ring has a new $10 pet tag.
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September 9, 2023 (Episode 36)
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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 DealNews, CouponCabin, AARP, and of course just ask the cashier!
Apple has released a zero day security patch. You should probably update your iPhone and another Apple products now.
Amazon will charge $1.99 for in garage deliveries that don’t fall on your Amazon Day, starting October 4. The feature used to be free for Prime members.
A listener wants to know if there’s a record a phone call for free on Android. Rich recommends using Google Voice, but many apps are going to charge. TapeACall is a popular app and TrueCaller offers this feature. Also, check local laws regarding recording phone calls.
Jen Caltrider of Mozilla to talk about how our cars are spying on us.
Lisa wants to know if they can run old Windows games on a newer computer. Rich says to check out compatibility mode or something like DOSBox.
Google Chrome will start to share your interests with websites unless you change these new ad settings.
Mike in Long Beach wants a laptop computer for basic investing and banking. Rich recommends the ASUS or the MacBook Air linked here.
Don in Utah wants to know how to upload audio recordings to the web. Rich recommends checking out SoundCloud, although free uploads are limited there. If you want free and unlimited, Rich suggests using CapCut to generate a video using Canva to make a background image. You can also use a website called Headliner.
Roblox is coming to PlayStation in October.
Julian Vargas, Mobile Access Technology Specialist, will explain the latest ways technology is blind and low-vision users to live fuller and richer lives using mobile devices and apps. Mentioned: Microsoft’s Seeing AI App, Google Lookout, Speak Screen, Be My AI, and “Siri, read this” in iOS 17.
eBay has a new Magical Listing Tool that uses AI.
Taste Bud is an AI powered recipe creator.
Polaroid has a new high end instant camera called the I-2.
Duolingo is adding music lessons.
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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.
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Rich 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 Authentication, set an additional admin on your business page and go to Facebook.com/hacked if you suspect you’ve been hacked.
Greg in Des Moines is legally blind and has a Samsung Z Flip 3 and wants to know if he should upgrade to the Z Flip 5.
Oliver Merlin, Managing Director of IFA Management talks IFA 2023.
Patty in Santa Clarita restored her iPhone from a backup and her iMessages didn’t follow. Rich mentioned iMazing as a way to perhaps find the messages in an older backup.
FEMA and the FCC are going to test the Emergency Alert System by sending a test text message to all consumer cell phones on October 4.
Down Town Brown in Durango, Colorado asks for more information about eSIMs and options for international roaming. Rich mentioned that he is also testing the Solis 5G Hotspot and Power Bank, which is a great solution if you have multiple devices or are traveling with a group since up to 16 devices can share the data.
Google is making it easier to remove your personal information from search results. Easy step by step instructions here!
Sylvie in San Diego wants to know the best wireless video doorbell that also has a chime.
Mark Vena, Principal Analyst at Smart Tech Research chats all things IFA 2023.
Announced at IFA: Eve Play will make old speakers compatible with AirPlay 2.
Paul emailed to say he is planning a cross country trip and wants some fun apps. Rich recommends Roadside America, Atlas Obscura, Roadtrippers, Autio, iExit and GuideGeek AI.
Stephanie emailed to say she is going on a work related trip and leaving the kids with a nanny and needs a good discreet camera. Rich says to check out SpyGuy.
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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.
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Rich 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 them if you’ve been inactive for 5 years. You can stay active by ordering a photo every once in a while.
Callsheet App is a clean alternative to IMDB.
Judy in San Diego wants to know about Kyocera rugged phones.
Dr. Chris Pierson CEO & Founder of BLACKCLOAK to talk about AI and hacking.
Carrie in Mission Viejo wants to know why her Zoom audio isn’t working. Use mictests.com to troubleshoot whether it’s a hardware or software issue.
AT&T has a new plug and play internet solution called Internet Air.
Rich is testing out a new all-in-one service for drives, clouds, notes, links and files. It’s called Fabric.
Andrea is in Los Angeles and wants to know how to back up the iPhone besides iCloud.
Emily Dreibelbis, electric vehicle reporter for PCMag talked about advancements in EV battery tech and her list of affordable EV’s.
Samsung has a special Disney edition of their Frame TV.
Bixby can now clone your voice.
The Atari 2600 is coming back.
Barry wants to buy a device to keep track of someone with dementia. Rich says to check out the Jiobit.
Roger wants to block ads on Android for free. Rich recommends checking out AdGuard DNS.
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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.
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Rich 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 start cracking down on password sharing. It will start in 2024.
Kevin in Las Vegas has an issue with Philips Hue lights.
You might want to clean your watchband, especially if it’s rubber or plastic.
Desmond Wheatley, President and CEO of Beam Global talks about EV ARC.
John in Newberry Park asks about streaming services. Rich says to check out Cord Cutter Weekly, Reelgood and JustWatch.
Catherine emails to ask how she can sync messages on her iPhone and iPad.
Jill asks if all cell phone companies are created equal. She has AT&T but wants something cheaper. Rich says to check out Cricket if she wants to stay on the AT&T network or Mint Mobile.
Paul in Columbus, Ohio wants to know why USB isn’t working.
Brian in Long Beach asks how to recover his Google account.
Michael wants to know about how to get WiFi for his senior Mom at her house. What options are there besides cable companies and are there any government programs he can look into. Rich recommends looking into T-Mobile and Verizon’s wireless home internet offerings. Also, check out the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Amazon Music Unlimited is the latest music streaming service to raise prices.
Ben Schoon of 9to5Google reviews the ADT Self Setup security system.
Josie asks for some free programs to help clean up her computer. Rich says to check out CCleaner, SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes.
Dave asks how to clean up an audio file with background noise. Rich recommends Adobe’s free AI audio tool.
Jaclyn asks how to get photos off of her iPhone onto a flash drive. Rich recommends the DUO LINK iOS USB 3.2 Dual Flash Drive.
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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 spreadsheet where diners are keeping track of all the charges.
Joseph in Santa Barbara wants to know why someone else is getting his iMessages. You can use the iMessage Deregister tool to knock other devices of iMessage.
Michael in Waco, TX wants a number row on the keyboard on the iPhone. Rich says to check out the app called Swiftkey and enable the number row in settings.
Verizon is raising prices on several legacy unlimited plans.
Gary in Costa Mesa wants to know about using remanufactured printer ink cartridges.
Seraphene in Studio City wants to know about editing videos on iPhone. Rich recommends CapCut and Splice.
Apple might be changing the location of the end call button on iPhone.
Dan in San Jacinto has issues with Bluetooth headphones and his Fire TV Cube. Wirecutter recommends 1MORE SonoFlow and Anker headphones are also highly regarded. Here’s the Alexa light up remote we were talking about.
Waymo and Cruise are allowed to operate in San Francisco 24/7. Some riders are doing the unthinkable in the backseat.
The Cadillac Escalade EV is a cool $130,000.
Caleb Denison, Editor at Large at Digital Trends joined to talk top TV picks! His picks for high end sets include the LG G3 OLED and the Sony A95K. For mid range TV’s, check out the TCL QM8 or the HiSense U8K. You can buy these in smaller screen sizes and save money.
Bob wants to know about the best apps to find electric vehicle charging stations. Rich likes A Better Route Planner and PlugShare.
Wendy asks about a flip phone for emergencies. Rich recommends the Tracfone.
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031 Rich on Tech Radio Show - August 5, 2023
Rich 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 their phone number.
Here’s how to set up vertical app drawer scrolling on a Samsung phone.
Liz in Riverside wants to know how to get rid of old hard drives from her deceased husband’s computers. Rich recommends an e-waste recycling facility that offers hard drive shredding, or an application called DBAN or similar. Listener Tom recommends freeware called CBL Data Shredder.
Verizon now has a $25 unlimited plan through Visible.
Scam alert: Watch out for bogus QR codes to pay for parking lots and meters.
Nina in San Bernardino wants to know why she can’t access her Outlook email through Chrome. An extension might be interfering, check them here.
Ron asks if there is a free QR Code generator that will take an iPhone contact entry and turn it into a QR code that the recipient can scan and add to their contacts? Rich likes HiHello. See his card here.
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030 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 29, 2023
Rich 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 outputs up to 100 watts and can charge a laptop and a tablet at the same time, plus other devices.
Dokk in Minnesota asks how to backup his Windows computer.
A caller from Colorado asks why her phone heats up when charging. Rich recommends upgrading to a GaN charger, which runs cooler.
The official ChatGPT app is now available for Android. You can download for iOS, too. Beware of imitations.
Spotify is raising prices for the first time since they launched.
Rich takes you to a Kode with Klossy Demo Day.
Android will now warn you about unknown trackers. You can also manually search for them by going into Android Settings > Safety & Emergency > Unknown tracker alerts > Scan Now. via TechCrunch, keep in mind this is rolling out so your phone might not have this just yet.
Marla is worried about having all her recipes in Evernote. Rich recommends an app called Recipe Keeper.
You can leave a voicemail with your feedback about the show on my website, just look for the microphone icon in the lower right-hand corner.
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029 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 22, 2023
Rich 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 & ChatGPT
Jeff 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 search bar to find and select multiple emails at once.
Nearby Share for Windows is out of Beta. It’s basically AirDrop for Android and Windows computers.
Jeff in Inverness, Florida reminiscences about a outliner app called More.
Sarah in Huntington Beach asks about VR. Rich says to check out Dreamscape and Two-Bit Circus for in person VR, and Meta Quest 2 for at home VR.
Casey in Millington, TN asks about a good wireless scanner he can use with just an iPad. Rich recommends ScanSnap iX100.
Johnny Jet joins to share travel tech tips! Don’t fall for this high-tech travel scam.
Amazon One palm recognition is coming to all Whole Foods locations.
An app called Remini lets you generate incredible AI headshots.
Samsung is holding it’s next Unpacked in Seoul, South Korea.
PJ recommends QOwnNotes as an alternative note taking app while Birdie says they like Notability because it’s a “very robust app.”
Sarah warns that her Alaska Air mileage account was hacked. Be sure to use unique, complex passwords on all accounts and enable two factor authentication where possible.
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028 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 15, 2023
Rich 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 TV
Barry 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 Nothing Phone (2).
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Rich opened the show by taking a stroll down social media history lane with a look at some brands that have fizzled including Friendster, MySpace, Foursquare, Path, Google+, Vine and Meerkat. Now, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are the gold standards, with Threads quickly gaining 70 million users in just a few days.
Rich is on Threads at richontech.
Jennifer in Laguna Beach wants to know if there’s a way to keep tabs on her friend while they travel through Europe. She has iOS and her friend has Android. Rich recommends Life360. Another way to find a lost iPhone or Android is through finding tools for Google and Apple.
Don’t fall for a new scam that claims to give you a free piano.
Samsung is holding its next foldable phone event on July 26 in Seoul, Korea.
Volkswagen will test self-driving cars in Austin.
Casey Newton of Platformer will chat about all things Threads. Listen to an interview with Threads Adam Mosseri on his podcast Hard Fork.
The Las Vegas Sphere was lit up for the first time. It’s 580,000 square feet of LED’s, the largest in the world. Here’s my behind the scenes look.
Rich recommends the campy sci fi horror movie M3GAN, which is streaming free on Amazon Prime.
Reggie in South Carolina clicked a Facebook notification that asked for her to submit her driver’s license. Is that a scam? Just to be safe, check Facebook security settings here and be sure you’re not logged into any unknown devices and have Two Factor Authentication turned on.
Mark wants to know who the first performer in the Sphere in Las Vegas will be. It will be U2 Live in September.
If you lose an AirTag, be sure to open the Find My app and put it into Lost Mode, and include your contact information. Someone who finds it can hold the AirTag to the back of their phone to bring up the information.
Jacob Palmer of Best Reviews joins to talk Amazon Prime Day deals.
Paul in Columbus asks if he gets a new Amazon Fire TV Cube, will he have to re-log into all of his streaming apps?
The Super Mario Bros. Movie will stream on Peacock starting August 3. Check the Big list of streaming deals page to see which services are offering free streaming trials.
Chris in Miami wants to know if he should go with a Ring peephole cam.
YouTube Premium is testing a new lock screen feature.
James wants to rescue the data on a USB drive he purchased. Rich recommends trying free data recovery software from Stellar, Recuva and Disk Drill. If that doesn’t work, search Yelp for Data Recovery and find someone that can help you out in your area.
Dr. Renee Dua explains how her new app called Together can take your vitals with just a selfie.
A caller in Murrieta says her VoiceOver function has disappeared from her iPhone. It’s still a part of iOS, so perhaps it got deactivated. Use Settings or Siri to turn it back on.
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Rich talks about his hit and run car accident and explains how his cameras weren’t active or didn’t capture the moment. Lesson: Check the angles, settings and limitations on your security cameras now before it’s too late.
Shana in Brea, California asks how to educate elderly retired loved ones on the latest scams since they don’t get training at work. Rich recommends a website called Scam Spotter and BBB Scam Tracker.
Sam Rutherford, Senior Writer for Engadget will have his review of the Pixel Fold smartphone.
Tanuja asks how to prevent relay car thefts.
Keith asks if he should get the Pixel 7 or 8.
Grace in Rancho Cordova asks if her Gmail will stop working if her storage is full and she doesn’t pay for more. Rich says to clear up storage using the one.Google.com website but be aware you might have to start paying.
Apple is shutting down My Photo Stream. Here’s what you need to know.
Roger Anderson will explain his Chatbot system for messing with telemarketers and robocallers.
Jay in Gardena wants to know how to reset an iMac only for banking purposes.
YouTube is limiting video views if you use an ad-blocker.
Electrify America is adopting Tesla’s charging standard and adding the plugs to their charging stations nationwide.
Bunim Laskin, co-founder and CEO of Swimply, will talk about how you can make money renting out your backyard pool or court.
Mark in Lomita asks about using an eSIM to travel abroad. Rich recommends US Mobile or Airalo for an international eSIM. For Airalo, get $3 off is you use code RICH5375.
Jan asks what transfers over to iPhone if she switches from a Samsung. Use the Move to iOS App to transfer pictures, videos, messages and more.
Jack in Riverside can’t turn on his Windows computer.
Stella asks why her iPhone 12 Mini is getting hot. Check Settings > Battery for battery
Jefferson Graham shares a money saving travel tip and talks about how to take photos of fireworks.
Proton Pass looks like a promising new encrypted password manager that also creates a hidden email address for each new login.
California State Parks teams up with what3words. Download this app so you can tell someone your precise 10x10 location anywhere in the world.
Last week, Angel asked about earbuds that don’t have a microphone on them for his wife. I asked Lauren Dragan, who reviews headphones at Wirecutter and she says these Soundcore Sleep earbuds should do the trick.
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Rich talked about his trip to Nashville to participate in a conference led by Dave Ramsey’s team.
Tom in Riverside asks about the various tech platforms his daughters in college should be looking into. Rich suggests taking a look into coding, project management, analytics, cloud platforms and design. Check out some job postings that interest them and see what skills they require.
CNET’s Scott Stein joins to talk about his review of the Google Pixel Tablet.
FTC alleges that Amazon tricked people into signing up for Prime and then made it tough to cancel.
Julio in LA asks about a case that can block his phone radiation. Rich recommends checking out cases from SLNT and OffGrid. You can check the RF exposure from your smartphone by Google searching the name of your phone and SAR. Example here.
Karen in Thousand Oaks asks how to get rid of Google Photos without deleting photos off of her iCloud backup. Rich recommends deleting the app off her phone and using the Google Photos web interface to delete. Rich suggests using Amazon Photos as a secondary backup, which is free for prime members.
Asus routers need a firmware update to address some security issues.
iPhone has a security update to address a spyware vulnerability.
Roger asks if there’s a way to track a car he’s loaned a family member. Rich doesn’t recommend secretly tracking, but there are products from Tracki, Bouncie and Logistimatics that can GPS track, but they will have a monthly monitoring fee. An AirTag will work but it might not offer real time tracking information.
Bestselling author Debra Fine joins to talk how technology is impacting the art of small talk. Big takeaway is to ask someone you meet: “outside of this, what keeps you busy?” Stay away from questions like are you married, or do you have kids?
Angel is looking for a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that DON’T have Bluetooth built in.
Rivian is the latest car maker to adopt the Tesla Supercharger network.
Barbara in Montebello asks if the Victrola turntable will work wirelessly with her Sonos system. Rich says to keep an eye on prices using a service like Honey, CamelCamelCamel or Chrome’s price tracking feature.
Visible is disabling autopay to encourage users to switch plans.
United’s new app will automatically help you re-book a delayed or cancelled flight and even offer up hotel, car and ride share vouchers when available.
Gary in Redondo Beach asks if the MacBook Air 15 inch is still a good buy even though it has the older M2 chip inside. Always check MacRumors Buyers Guide for info on when a new model might be released.
Julie Ramhold, Consumer Analyst with DealNews.com, joined to talk Amazon Prime Day 2023.
Art asks which Travel Carbon Monoxide Detector is recommended. Rich’s travel expert pal Zach Honig recommends this model.
Paul asks about a good password manager. Rich recommends iCloud Keychain if you only use Apple products, Google Password Manger if you use an iPhone and Chrome, or Bitwarden for a free cross-platform option and 1Password and Dashlane for paid options.
Jim asks how to transform a Visa gift card into an Amazon credit. Set the card as a payment method, then load the exact balance into an Amazon gift card here. Make sure you’re using the card as a payment method. This works MOST of the time, but not always.
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Rich talked about how the Netflix password sharing crackdown hit home. His family members can no longer tap into his account, but he found out the hard way that you can’t update your household from an Apple TV.
Peter in MA called to ask why his phone won’t text. He says everyone is pushing him to a new device. Rich says to try a Network Settings Reset, then a Reset All Settings, then a Factory Reset, in that order. If all of that doesn’t work, it might be time for a new phone.
Dan Seifert of The Verge joined Rich to discuss his review of the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet.
Brian in Washington called to ask if AI can replace the jobs of executives.
Tim asks what the software is you can install on an old computer. It’s Chrome OS Flex.
Google is shutting down Album Archive. You can check here to see what’s in there.
You can get about $8 if you participate in the Google settlement.
Rich’s Mom joined the show to talk about AOL changes she doesn’t like.
Google Lens can now identify skin conditions, but it’s not a diagnosis.
Food Writer Jason Horn joined Rich to talk about lab grown mozzarella cheese.
Marshall called to say he lost his phone and wants to know if he can locate it or recover the data. Check Google Find My Device for location and to remote erase. For data, check Google One backups, Google Keep or OneNote for notes and Google Contacts for your contact data.
The National Broadband Map can show you who provides high speed internet to your address. Other helpful sites include WhistleOut and HighSpeedInternet.com. Thanks listener Jim!
Linda in Yucca Valley, CA wants to know how she can manually organize her files and folders in Windows.
Justin Eastzer joined me to talk Diabetes Tech!
FTC lists the top text scams of 2022.
Eric called in from Mexico to ask why his Yahoo email won’t let him send items to spam.
Mercedes adds ChatGPT. Here’s how to sign up to use it in your car.
Here’s how to access the secret Emergency Restart function in Windows.
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Rich is broadcasting live from Alisal Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country because he’s attending an event. The irony is that people come to this resort to disconnect from technology and there’s barely a cell signal or Wi-Fi.
Rich talks about his first hands on impressions of the Apple Vision Pro headset.
John in Rosemead called in to ask about a good third party email client for Windows.
Brian Tong joins Rich to talk about Apple Vision Pro.
Susan in Santa Monica called in to ask about the difference between the Vizio V series or the M series.
OpenTable warns about a new issue where scam artists will call to say they need a credit card for a restaurant deposit or reservation. When in doubt, call back the restaurant directly and not from the number they called you from.
Michael in Thousand Oaks called to ask if transitioning to Apple products will be easy because he uses all Google products and services. He wants to get the new Apple Vision Pro.
Rich talked about the new features coming soon to iOS 17 and the phones that won’t get the new operating system: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.
Nile in Clover City, CA asked if Apple’s Vision Pro headset will support users with various vision abilities.
Samsung is holding its next Unpacked event in Seoul, Korea, where they are expected to unveil their new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5.
App developers Ryan Jones of Flighty and Swupnil Sahai of AI Tennis App SwingVision join Rich to talk about their Apple Design Awards.
Tom asked about using a VPN on an international trip. Rich shared some recommendations. Don’t forget about Google’s included VPN if you pay for Google One.
Jay in El Segundo asked about running ethernet cable from the house. Rich recommends using an industrial strength outdoor cable like this. Reid in Riverside called in to suggest that they run the cables inside PVC pipe for protection when burying underground.
Jay in Houston emailed to ask about apps to help him build a website. Rich recommended looking at Wix, Weebly, SquareSpace and Google Sites.
GM is adopting the Tesla Supercharger Network.
Rudy in Woodland Hills asks about the best way to communicate with friends and family back home while he’s in Berlin. Use Wi-Fi calling and cross platform apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and even Instagram can let you text, call and video chat with friends. For eSim, Rich likes Airalo (use code RICH5375) and US Mobile now has some affordable options.
United is putting 4K displays and Bluetooth in its planes.
Students Rebecca Wang and Yemi Agesin join Rich to talk about the power of coding.
France might allow law enforcement to remotely activate cell phones cameras, mics and GPS in certain cases.
Grubhub and Hilton team up for in room ordering.
Minecraft comes to Chromebook.
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Rich talked about how great the movie Air is and you should stream it right now. It’s available on Amazon Prime Video. Rich’s family is also dog sitting and it’s been a great experience so now they’re considering hosting dogs through the website Rover.com. You can make money by watching other people’s dogs.
Rich says there are a lot of tech events coming up from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Google and more! It’s going to be a busy next few months through the holidays and foldable phones are a big driver.
Rich is doing a physical backup of his Google Photos collection and recommends you take the time to backup your cloud photos somewhere else on physical storage. Also, if you have Amazon Prime install the Amazon Photos app for free unlimited photo backups.
Brian in Moreno Valley asks how to wipe old computers that don’t work. Rich recommends using the Factory Reset option on devices that turn on. You can also use a program called DBAN on older devices. If they don’t turn on, you can always take the hard drive out and get it shredded at an ewaste facility. Best Buy and Staples will securely recycle your devices even if they still have data on them.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns not to keep a lot of money in payment apps because it might not be insured and if they go under, you could lose your money or find it tough to recover.
Nick Sutrich covers VR for Android Central. He joined us to talk about the current state of Virtual Reality headsets, including the new Meta Quest 3.
Rich discussed Ring’s settlement with the FTC over privacy violations and hacking. Ring says they have put more protections in place and you can enable End to End Encryption for maximum security and privacy.
William asks if it’s worth signing up for an e-commerce business he’s seeing advertised on TV.
Todd asks the best way to get two channels - his local news on KTLA and Hallmark Channel. Rich says to search for a free app that streams your local news and for Hallmark Channel, Frndly TV has it live for just $7 a month plus DVR.
Alex asks if an email they got about a Zoom settlement is legit. Rich says to check Snopes to see if it’s legit, and it indeed is.
Rick called in with an iPhone tip: you can just say the phone number you want to dial, even if it includes a name. So, for instance, you can say, Hey Siri, dial 1-888-RICH-101 and it will dial the number.
Guest Ross Borden joined the show to talk about a handy travel AI chatbot called GuideGeek.
Chris called in to ask if Ring is still trustworthy for video doorbells given the recent issues.
Rich explained how an app called Reading Mode on Android can help you make any article easier to read and it can read them aloud to you. Shoutout to JimmyIsPromo for finding it!
Kathy in Las Vegas wonders how her friend knows when she is online. Rich explained that various apps show you “active” indicators. You can usually toggle this off on Facebook, Instagram and Telegram for more privacy.
Apple is shutting down My Photo Stream. This Instagram Reel explains what you need to know.
Dan called in to share the issues he’s having getting an HP computer repaired. Rich says to always check for warranty and return info before you buy and continue to stay on any company giving you the run around. Always ask to escalate the call and call back several times until you get the “right” person that can solve your issue.
Magician Trigg Watson joined us to talk about his recent appearance on America’s Got Talent!
Some airlines are charging up to $25 to print a boarding pass.
Feedback segment!
Christina wants to sign up for the newsletter, which you can do here.
Judy asks if there’s a way to lock down her home screen. You can do this on Android, but I’m not aware of a way to do it on iPhone easily.
Joe says to check out Gabb watches and phones for teens and elderly.
Joyce asks what’s a good teleprompter app. Rich recommends PromptSmart.
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Rich talked about some of his favorite apps for iOS and Android. They include Email Me, Boomerang, Pocket, Google Photos, Microsoft To Do, My Mind, All Trails, Artifact, Award Wallet, Backdrops, Splice, What3Words, Day One, Fig, Flighty, Flipp, Gemini, iExit and Meteor.
Elin from LA called to say her mom sold a computer at a garage sale and forgot to log out of her accounts.
Netflix beings its password sharing crackdown.
Daniel Rubino of Windows Central joined to talk about Microsoft’s announcements at their Build Conference.
Amazon has a new Fire Max 11, their most powerful tablet yet.
Neon called in to ask about using an Echo for asking questions and YouTube.
Pauli Anne called in to say her iPhone isn’t turning on. Rich recommended a force reset.
Common Sense Media founder and CEO Jim Steyer talks about the impact of social media on teens.
Jan called in to ask why when she was installing apps off the web on her Surface they were installing on her phone. Rich said she needs to install from the Microsoft Store.
Rich and his son Parker talk about Final Cut Pro on the iPad.
The Max streaming service launched this week. HBO Max subscribers will get access and keep their plans and pricing for a minimum of 6 months.
Peloton is changing up pricing and features for app users. Basically, if you like hardware based classes, like running on a treadmill or cycling, you’ll have to pay more for unlimited classes after December 5.
John Faulkner of Clean Fleet Report joined to talk about Vinfast and the Ford/Tesla deal.
Rich explained how the BBB Scam Tracker website can help you research scams before they happen to you.
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Rich DeMuro reminisces about the evolution of the smartphone. From the Treo 600 to the Moto Q, the iPhone to the Fire Phone. Nexus, Pixel, LG, OnePlus, Motorola, HTC and Samsung. They all brought something to the table over the years.
Mike in Portland asked if there’s a way to record streaming content like something that’s airing on Amazon Prime. Rich recommended checking out PlayOn.tv.
Henry in Temecula deleted a document by accident. Rich recommended using the “undo” feature in the future, or navigating to the folder where the documents were stored and right clicking and selecting the Restore Previous Versions feature to see if the file is there. Also, check the recycling bin. In the future, use a cloud service like Google Docs so things are saved in real time.
Ilya Pozin of Telly joins Rich to talk about his startup that is giving away free 4K TV’s.
Faiz in Los Angeles is having problems with Wink smart hub and wants an alternative. Rich recommends switching over to a Matter compatible network and smart home gadgets.
Montana is the first state to ban TikTok. Stay tuned.
Alex writes in and asks for Gmail 3rd party email application recommendations. Rich says to take a look at built in email applications on Windows and Mac, Outlook, Thunderbird, Spark, Edison and Newton.
Uber adds new features including a phone number to book a ride and Family Profiles so teens can take rides on their own.
Steven in Los Angeles called to ask about setting up his own NAS using FreeNas software or Synology.
There is now an OFFICIAL ChatGPT app for iPhone! Don’t be fooled by the imitators. Direct link to download on iOS.
Jared Newman of Advisorator talked about:
- Advisorator newsletter on passkeys
- Advisorator sign-up page
- Free Apple TV+ via Apple, Best Buy, Target, and Roku
- Cord Cutter Weekly sign-up page
Al from Woodland Hills called in to ask if he should pay $20 a month for ChatGPT Plus. Rich recommends also taking a look at Google Bard and Bing AI, both are free and up to date.
Amazon has new Echo products including Echo Pop and the Echo Buds with a neat feature that lets you connect them to two devices at the same time and they’ll automatically switch to whichever one is playing audio.
Is AM radio really dying? Rich talks about how carmakers are eliminating AM radio from EV’s and other cars.
Sam Altman, the creator of ChatGPT, talked to lawmakers about concerns regarding the regulation of AI.
Here are the top clicked phishing email subject lines.
Christina Warren talks BlackBerry movie and all things BlackBerry!
Apple showed off new accessibility features coming soon to iPhone and iPad including a simple screen, Personal Voice and Point and Speak.
TSA is testing facial recognition at airports.
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Rich talks about his visit to Austin for iHeartCountry Fest, including hitting up a BBQ place, live music and discusses how his hotel room has a record player in it. Now he wants this Victrola Stream Onyx turntable that works with Sonos.
Rich discusses Google I/O and talks about their AI plans, plus new features coming soon to Maps, Gmail and Google Photos.
Myriam Joire joined Rich to talk about Google I/O hardware including the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold.
Tom emailed asking for a tool that can help overhaul his resume. Rich recommended checking out Leet Resumes.
Watch out for this fake Chrome Update Error scam that could infect your computer with malware.
Rich mentioned that he watched the Apple TV+ movie Ghosted and thoroughly enjoyed it but found it ironic that they used a Tile instead of an AirTag.
Pat in Laguna Hills asks for a new chromebook, do you like EMMC or SSD. Emmc is slower but cheaper, SSD is faster but more expensive. There are also size limitations.
Peloton is recalling 2.2 million bikes because of issues with the seat. Contact them for a free repair kit.
Rich mentioned that he got a new tracking device called Eufy SmartTrack Card which is a credit card style AirTag.
Ron in Arizona asks about setting up a wifi network in a large church. Rich recommends using a prosumer device like Ubiquity.
Cherylynn Low from Engadget describes her experience with Google’s holographic video chat called Project Starline.
Twitter has a new CEO.
Sam in Hemet asks if he can transfer Google Play games from one phone to another and save his current progress.
Rich in Illinois asks about using his collection of MP3’s on his phone. Rich suggested transferring some of the files over or using YouTube Music’s Upload feature.
Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad.
New rankings from AV Test for Top Antivirus software.
Eric Switzer of TheGamer.com joined to discuss the new Zelda game and Peridot, the new game from the makers of Pokemon Go. If you sign up for Peridot, use Rich’s referral code UIZQFPU4K
Lyft is discontinuing shared Pool rides. Rich discusses his experience with Alto, a premium car service.
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Rich told a story about Amazon Fresh Just Walk Out technology and how it backfired for him. Also, he went to see Return of the Jedi solo and was surprised that AMC now takes tap to pay. Tip: there’s a $5 Cameo Combo for loyalty club members at AMC.
Robert in Mira Mesa wants an app that can scan text and read it back for visually impaired. Rich suggested Voice Dream Scanner and Natural Readers.
Rich visits the ACT Expo in Anaheim where clean fleet transportation options are on display.
Jim in Florida asked why his Google app is reading search results aloud to him. You can turn off this feature in Settings under Voice and Assistant.
Rich talked about how AI is playing a role in the Hollywood writers' strike and how governments are looking into regulating it.
Sarah in Ventura called in to ask about a radio that would offer the NOAA feed and also streaming stations. Micah suggested several options but getting streaming radio without Wi-Fi would be tricky.
Micah from Maine called in to offer up some suggestions including an Ocean Digital radio from Amazon and a radio from C .Crane.
Farmer’s Fridge founder and CEO Luke Saunders joined to talk about putting fresh food into vending machines at hundreds of locations across the U.S. including airports, hospitals, arenas, schools and more.
Courtney In Huntington Beach called in to ask about downgrading from an iPhone to a dumb phone. Rich recommend an Apple Watch with cellular or a phone from Nokia, Alcatel, Light Phone or Punkt. Also, ask your carrier about sharing the number with a main phone and a secondary phone.
Dale in Oceanside called in to ask why his ability to cast stopped. Check to make sure the two devices are on the same WiFi, update the software/apps on both devices and restart them.
Rich talked about how to download your entire Netflix viewing history.
Ryan in LA asks what’s a good use for an old computer after a new one. Rich suggested donating it to charity or using it as a server but only if you need a server for backups or media.
Apple and Google are teaming up to create a framework so iOS and Android will alert you about unwanted tracking devices from any brand.
Josh from Aura Frames called in to chat about the frames which let you email photos to a family member’s frame or use the app to add photos directly via WiFi.
Airbnb is getting back to the basics with over fifty50 improvements and a renewed focus on more affordable private Rooms you can rent.
Google is adding blue checkmarks to signify verified senders on Gmail.
Apple pushed out its first “Rapid Security Response” update for the iPhone, iPad and Mac Computers. These are smaller updates that are faster and easier to install to patch imminent security threats.
In the feedback segment, Dan wrote in about wishing for a Wyze cam to rival the Ring Dash cam. Dave shared his Android Auto setup for the Prius. He recommends his unit, which is called Carpuride. So far, he says he’s had no issues.
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Rich talked about how technology is great, but you have to consider other people in your household so that it just “works” when it needs to. Also, Rich did a virtual wine tasting and learned about how wineries are embracing sustainability.
Kelly called in about her AT&T email address being hacked. It could be linked to a hack being reported by TechCrunch where hackers found their way into various AT&T email accounts. Rich’s advice is to use a third-party email account that’s not linked to your cable or internet provider and make sure it’s secured with two factor authentication.
Rich talked about the new “hot” Twitter alternative called Bluesky.
Dwight Silverman from the Houston Chronicle joined to talk about the OnePlus Pad tablet.
Jack called to ask what to replace his netbook with.
John asked about the best password manager.
Amazon is discontinuing the Amazon Halo lineup of fitness and sleep tracking devices.
Wallace emails: I have the OnePlus 8 pro, my 2022 Prius XLE didn't come with Android Auto, is there a way to install or use Android Auto on my car? Rich says to use Driving Mode in Google Maps along with a nice mount from ProClip.
Rich reviews the Ring Car Cam dashcam.
Scott Keyes of Going.com joined to talk about airfare deal alerts.
Gary called in to ask about the end of life for Windows 10 in 2025. Rich suggested looking at ChromeOS Flex.
WhatsApp now works across multiple phones! Messages stay encrypted end to end.
Robot vacuum maker Neato is shutting down but they will support existing vacuums for 5 years.
Peter in San Gabriel asked about his problems with his Bluetooth and Android Auto connection in a 2019 Nissan Versa.
Rich tried a service called Cynch which comes to you to exchange your propane tanks. It worked perfectly.
Steven in Los Angeles called to ask about setting up multiple email accounts in Outlook.
Lauren Dragan of Wirecutter joined to talk about her picks for best headphones, earbuds and over the counter hearing aides.
Rich says there is now an app like AirDrop but for Android to PC’s called Nearby Share Beta for Windows. As an alternative, you can use the PNY DUO LINK with USB C and USB A to quickly transfer files from your Android to a computer, Mac or PC.
1-800-Flowers.com has a new AI tool called MomVerse. Type in some info about your mom, wife or whoever you’re sending flowers to and it will use ChatGPT to generate a personalized message!
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Rich talked about how pinball machines are high tech with connected leaderboards, plus how Kroger is now accepting tap to pay. Rich also talked about how Twitter took away the blue verified check for legacy accounts so be careful about what you trust on Twitter because people can verify themselves and have misleading usernames.
Jeff called to talk about the idea of biometric handgun technology.
Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst at Insider Intelligence breaks down Snapchat’s announcements. Rich likes the MY AI chatbot now available to everyone inside the app.
A caller commented on the new system preferences in MacOS Ventura and how it’s not very intuitive.
A caller asked about staying connected while on a cruise ship. Rich recommended looking into Airalo.
Eon asked about accessibility features on the Samsung phones.
Matthew called in to ask about planning a family reunion. Rich recommended Telegram, shared Google Docs, Tripit for itineraries and Google Photos for a shared album.
Rich talked about a news report saying that people are noticing tap to pay activating further away than usual. Silent Pocket makes products that block radio waves. Visa says the card needs to be about 2 inches away from the reader.
Thoughts on the new Apple high yield savings account.
Photos Rich took were on a Samsung billboard, but it could have been better.
Netflix is discontinuing DVDs by mail after 25 years.
Marty Cooper joined to talk about making the first public cell phone call ever.
Polestar 4 EV ditches the rear window.
App to Know: Pixel Search on Google Play.
David Koff of Tech Talk joined to explain how to get your personal data off the internet.
Apple turned on Sound Recognition feature for HomePod and HomePod Mini. They can now alert you if they hear a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm.
Feedback: How to stop Waze from running, Google Dropcam replacement.
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Rich talked about the self-service economy and how much we are doing ourselves these days. Which is why we relish our face-to-face time with friends and family.
Carol from Los Angeles called in to ask how to prepare her laptop before sending it in for repair.
Amazon might charge you a $1 fee for returns to a UPS store if you have a free return option available to you at Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go or Kohl’s.
Dan Goodin, Security Editor at Ars Technica, joined to explain if we should we worried about the FBI juice jacking warning.
Diane in Texas called to ask why her computer turns on and off randomly.
Warner Bros Discovery is launching a new streaming service called Max.
Google Home as added support for motion sensors. Plus, Matter is a new smart home standard that works with Samsung, Amazon, Apple and Google smart home systems.
John called in to ask about upgrading a Windows PC from 8.1 to 11.
Western Digital says its cloud system for IBI and My Drive are back up and running. Bad news is that hackers say they got 10 terabytes of data from the company including customer data.
Linda called in to say she loves coverage of assistive technology to help folks like herself that are low vision or blind.
Mitched called in to ask about a Bluetooth speaker for his home. Rich recommended Sonos Move, Sonos Roam or anything from Ultimate Ears.
Mike wrote in and asked how to save old voice messages off an old phone recorder.
Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal called in to talk about the NFL Sunday Ticket being available on YouTube TV and YouTube for the first time ever.
LinkedIn has new ways to verify you are who you say you are and where you work.
Google TV is adding more than 800 free channels to stream.
Nancy wrote in to ask what will change about her Discovery+ streaming service.
Nintendo is holding an event called Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle in September.
Matt Swider of TheShortcut.com called in to talk about seeing the new Super Mario Bros movie in all five formats. He has his favorite.
Beau emailed to ask why his Netflix streaming service is so choppy. Rich recommended checking the Status page to see if it’s a Netflix issue vs your own Wi-Fi issue.
Art emailed to ask how to get rid of problematic spam emails. Rich recommends turning off remote image loading, unsubscribing to legitimate emails and marking unsolicited emails as spam.
Amazon shared some tips for avoiding scams and a website to report them.
Google Maps is getting helpful features for exploring US National parks.
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Rich talked about his trip to Hawaii. You can see the highlights on his Instagram here.
Rich mentioned the Nintendo Game and Watch as a good alternative to phones and tablets for kids on vacation. Also, if they want iPad, Apple Arcade games are great since they don’t require an internet connection and there are no in-app purchases. You can usually find a deal for a few free months in the Target app or through Best Buy.
Rich noticed a lot of restaurants in Hawaii are using the Toast handheld tablet to take orders and process payment at the table, which is good for efficiency and security. Some restaurants are also printing QR codes on the bill which you can scan with your phone and pay via Apple Pay and Google Pay, which is also great when you just want to finalize your bill and be on your way fast.
Rich mentioned a few methods for finding things to do on your trip, including Yelp. He sorts by Most Reviewed to find the most popular places nearby but consider going to the second most popular place since the first might be slammed. On Google Maps, he likes to sort by top rated and narrow down by filters.
Instagram has a hidden feature for finding cool things to do. To find it, type in the city you’re visiting, then hit Search. Next hit Places, then tap the city name. Finally, hit the X and you can now see the most Instagrammed spots and sort by Restaurants, Cafes, Sights, Hotels, Parks and more.
Shirl called in and asked about how to improve her router security. Rich recommended being aware of the links she’s clicking on and watching out for phishing emails. If you really want hardware protection between you and the internet at large, look into a device like Firewalla.
John Simmons of Hyundai joined Rich to talk about the Ioniq 6 EV.
Eileen called in to ask if you can port landline numbers to a cellular service.
Rich talked about Google dropping support for Dropcam and Nest Secure in 2024. Rich recommended going with a service like SimpliSafe or Ring.
Rich mentioned that Disney+ with Ads is now available on Roku.
Kevin called in to ask how to get data off of old cell phones that he wants to donate or recycle.
Rich talked about the Western Digital MyCloud outage due to potential hacking… and explained how you might be able to use a feature called Local Access to enable local, direct access to files stored on the drive in the meantime.
Max called in and asked about how to go completely streaming but wants someone to do it for them. Rich recommended looking up in Yelp for a local tech support person.
Danny Mizrahi of Sunbird Messaging called in to explain how they're building an app that lets you iMessage on Android phones.
Ron called in and asked about CRM software for his small legal business. Rich recommended looking at offerings from Salesforce, Zoho, HubSpot and more. Rich mentioned his “vs” trick for Google searches. If you know one company and want to see the competitors start typing COMPANY NAME vs into Google and see what autocomplete brings up.
Best Buy is now offering gadget recycling boxes. Just order a small or medium box for $23 or $30, load it up with old gadgets, tablets, cords, keyboards and more and send it in. Rich also recommended Gizmogo.com to recycle old gadgets and Staples where you can bring items in for recycling.
Doug called in to vent about his internet service constantly being down. Rich recommended checking service outage pages and services including Down for Everyone or Just Me and Down Detector.
Rich talked about Walmart adding EV charging stations at locations nationwide by 2030.
Dan Ackerman, author of Tetris Effect, joined to talk Tetris movie on Apple TV +!
If you love Tetris, Dan recommended Lumines and Candy Crush.
Rich ran down some tips from the Better Business Bureau about how to do some digital spring cleaning.
Rich talked about how Google Flights now has a price protection guarantee. If the price of your booked flight goes lower, Google will pay you the difference. The catch is that the flight you book has to have the price protection badge.
Ruth wrote in and asked about how to protect her credit card from being hacked. Rich recommended using Tap to Pay when possible, protecting her card number by using one time virtual card numbers from her bank or a third party service like Privacy.com.
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Rich talked about how we can’t believe anything we see or hear anymore thanks to AI.
GM plans to sunset CarPlay support in its EV’s … in favor of a Google system
Rich talked to IGN reporter Rebekah Valentine about the cancellation of E3 2023
Rich asked what game she’s looking forward to most and it’s the Zelda sequel Tears of the Kingdom.
Darren emailed to ask if wiping a phone is safe before trading in.
Candy asked how to get her Gmail back on a new iPhone.
Apple says WWDC will be a small in person keynote and mostly an online event on June 5-9.
Kevin called in and asked about how to connect 2.4 ghz devices to his Google Wi-Fi router
Rich talked about how to redeem T-Mobile's MLB streaming package for free by going into the T-Mobile Tuesday’s app and redeeming the MLB TV offer by April 4.
Elena called and asked about how to go about getting her app idea made. Rich suggested looking into local community resources to help her along and grants, scholarships and hiring a coder off a freelancing website like Fiverr and using Canva to make a sizzle reel.
Rich talked to author Alexandra Samuel about her article in the WSJ about the Do’s and Don'ts of Combining Work and Play when Traveling.
Marie called in and asked about the dangers of AI
Deborah called in and asked about how to cut her cable bill. Rich suggested looking into a streaming stick, comparing internet services with a website like WhistleOut and then using free ad supported streaming services or inexpensive streaming services that offer the programming you’re into.
Rich mentioned that KTLA is now streaming on YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV.
Rich talked about an app called Photoleap that lets you do amazing AI tricks with your pictures including car replacements and scene transformations.
Flighty App founder Ryan Jones joined us to talk about his amazingly beautiful iOS flight tracking app.
Virgil asked about the values built into AI systems and how they will ultimately make tough decisions.
Audible is testing free audio books supported by advertising.
Rich talked about the LuggageHero website, which is like Airbnb for your luggage.
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Rich talks about the steps you can take to reclaim your privacy, including creating unique passwords for each account, turning off third party cookies on your web browser, using an ad blocker, setting up a guest network on your Wi-Fi and creating a QR code to help your guests login, reviewing privacy settings on iOS, Samsung and Android, revoking app permissions on iOS and Android, checking connected apps and websites on Google, Facebook and Instagram and backing up your files and turning on two factor authentication.
Mike called and asked why his old iPad can’t access the internet anymore. Rich says it’s time for a new one and you can recycle the old one using Gizmogo.
Acropylpse explained; why you should update the software on Pixel phones and be aware of sharing screenshots with personal information on Windows.
Lance Ulanoff joined the show to talk about the TikTok hearings.
Jamie called and asked about how to learn more about changes in Windows 11. Rich recommended Microsoft tutorials. She also wanted to know how to set up a Windows computer without logging into a Microsoft account, Rich suggested she look for an “offline” login option during setup.
If you have a Netgear Orbi it’s time to check for a software update because of a security flaw that’s been fixed.
Rich’s first impressions of Google Bard, their answer to ChatGPT.
Turtis called in and asked if their new LED lights could be interfering with their TV reception.
A visit to Outer Edge LA, a show that focuses on Web3 tech including Blockchain and NFT’s.
Chris asked about router recommendations, specifically Google’s mesh system. Rich recommended looking at Eero and Vilo.
Rich talked about people getting hacked on Twitter right now and how the company is changing it so if you don’t pay you need to use an app for Two Factor Authentication. Rich recommended Authy, Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator.
Susan asked about the Lenovo Chromebook for a friend who is computer phobic.
Rich explained how you can get a free 30 days trial of Verizon just by downloading the My Verizon app and using an eSIM on an unlocked phone.
Gloria asked about a new phone since her Moto G takes terrible photos and doesn’t get good reception. Rich recommended a Pixel 6a unless she can wait for the 7a which is rumored to launch in May.
Vivek Pandya from Adobe joined to talk about the latest trends in online shopping.
Arthur called to ask about needing a BitLocker code to get into his computer. Rich said to look in his Microsoft Security settings.
The wedding website Joy has a new AI tool to help you write wedding speeches, toasts and more.
Feedback: Richard wrote in about his HP Instant Ink subscription.
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T-Mobile buys Mint Mobile; YouTube TV raises prices; why companies love bundling products; FCC has new rules to help stop Robotexts; Waze can now show EV charging station info along your route; a security warning for Samsung and Pixel phone users; Minecraft launches on Chromebooks; Snipd podcast app; Apple introduces video chat shopping feature; Best apps to help you find movies to stream on your subscription services including FlickMetrix; Verizon offers a free year of Netflix Premium; Google discontinues travel itineraries; Amazon unveils Project Kuiper satellite internet terminals; Samsung explains it’s Moon photo technology.
Guests include Ben Parr of The Social Analyst newsletter to talk about AI developments from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft. Sherri Riggs of WhistleOut talks about the best alternative wireless carriers. Xavier "X" Jernigan explains how he became the first voice model for Spotify AI DJ. Clay Alexander of Ember tells the story behind the company’s new self-warming baby bottle.
Listeners ask about getting a new cable modem, how to make icons bigger in Windows 10, whether to buy a Dell computer with or without the bloatware and how to recover 13,000 deleted photos on an Android phone.
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Silicon Valley Bank fails; Vinyl outsells CD's for the first time in a long time; Peridot game from Pokemon Go creators launches May 9; Ring launches a new video doorbell with better field of view and battery life; Apple has a new Classical Music App; Facebook tests bringing messages back into main app; Google I/O set for May 10; Spring Break travel apps.
Listeners ask about setting up a music recording studio at home; whether to get a laptop or iPad; if DuckDuckGo is better for privacy; how to secure 5G wireless home internet; help with a Bluetooth transmitter and best tool to use for writing documents.
Guests include Kaya Yurieff of The Information to talk SXSW; John Faulkner of Clean Fleet Report to talk best EV's and Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalksTV in studio.
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Rich visits Curbivore 2023 and talks about the gig economy, including YouTuber Pedro DoorDash Santiago, Motional semi-autonomous food deliveries, Stellar Pizza robots, Automato automat vending machine on wheels and Conjure ice cream truck on demand; Verizon's new $2 fee for older plans; How to prevent iPhone passcode hijacking; Ring requires a new subscription fee; Pixel Watch gets fall detection; Should you click unsubscribe?; iPhone's Clean Energy charging mode and RoamAround.io AI travel itineraries.
Callers ask about switching to AT&T fiber; App to learn a new language including Memrise, HelloTalk, Rosetta Stone & Babbel; 10 year old Joe asks about content filters for kids including Bark, Circle and Screentime; Is Pro Siri Mode Safe?; John asks what kind of computer a first timer should get; Brian asks if he can listen to his smart TV via Bluetooth while his wife listens over the speaker; Elija chats about the latest scams ground around.
Guests include Matt Swider of TheShortcut.com to talk foldable and rollable phones at Mobile World Congress; Titiana Jordan of Bark talks TikTok's new screen time limits for teenagers; Thorin Klosowski of Wirecutter talks password manager alternatives to LastPass.
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Useful weather apps; Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music; Google Chrome gets Memory Saver and Energy Saver features; Pixel's Magic Eraser comes to more smartphones; PlayStation VR2 launches; Instagram co-founders launch Artifact social news app; Using Neeva AI to search Reddit knowledge; How supermarkets use club cards to track your personal data.
Guests include Financial Times tech reporter Patrick McGee to talk about Gen Z's obsession with the blue bubble and how that translates into Apple sales; SudShare CEO Mort Fertel explains how you can make money doing other people's laundry; Kim Cavallo explains why you should give up your phone for Global Day of Unplugging.
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Bing AI goes off the rails; Twitter requires two factor authentication app; T-Mobile drops Autopay discount for credit cards; Rich's camera review of the Samsung S23 Ultra; websites that generate art instantly using AI; Dark Patterns on the web explained.
Guests include Divya Kumar, Microsoft Head of Marketing for Search & AI; Jaideep Singh, CEO & Co-founder of tax app FlyFin AI; Jared Newman, tech journalist and newsletter author.
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A look at AI search technology from Google, Microsoft, Neeva, FlammeAI and even Snapple. Sling launches Freestream for free streaming movies and TV; Nintendo hikes the price on their upcoming Zelda game; How to prevent a SIM card swap; new features for Google Maps, Translate and Lens; a look at Hot Wheels Rift Rally mixed reality video game; finding the best seat on an airplane.
Listeners ask about finding the best products online, how to install apps on a Fire TV stick and more.
Guests include WSJ's Joanna Stern to talk about Bing AI, Juan Carlos Bagnell (SomeGadgetGuy) to chat new OnePlus products and Ted Mann, creator of the Collx app, which lets you scan your sports card collection to find the value.
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A recap of Samsung's S23 launch event and hands on with the new devices; MLS Season Pass on Apple TV App; ChatGPT launches a $20 paid version; Malvertising on Google search; Netflix gives some hints on how it will crack down on password sharing; how to enable Gmail package tracking.
Guests are Jacklyn Dallas from Nothing But Tech to talk about Samsung S23 impressions; creator Brian Tong to discuss how the new HomePod sounds; True App CEO Bret Cox explains why his app makes a great alternative to Facebook.
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Taking a ride in Waymo's self-driving taxi; Amazon gets rid of a Prime grocery delivery perk; beware of scammy Docusign emails; Verizon loyalty discount texts; smartphone sales are down in 2022; Amazon's $5 prescription medication plan; a school where the smart lights are broken.
Guests include Bloomberg's Mark Gurman to talk about the upcoming Apple VR headset and podcaster Tom Merritt to talk about his visit to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Rich DeMuro talks tech and takes callers questions in a new radio show format. Topics include Instagram's new Quiet Mode feature; Amazon Smile is discontinued; Apple introduces new MacBook Pro M2 models and a new HomePod speaker; Google layoffs; flip phones make a comeback; best journaling apps and the T-Mobile data breach.
Guests include WIRED reviewer Brenda Stolyar, cybersecurity expert Chris Pierson and ScanMyPhotos.com CEO Mitch Goldstone.
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Rich DeMuro talks tech and takes callers questions in a new radio show format. Topics include Samsung's next Unpacked event; the latest scam that preys upon your good nature; HBO Max price hike; an AirTag-like tracker for your wallet; why you shouldn't pay for ChatGPT; Google Drive shortcuts.
Guests include psychologist Jean Twenge on how social media is affecting teens and Caleb Denison, Digital Trends editor talks best TVs for the big game.
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Rich DeMuro talks tech and takes callers questions in a new radio show format. Topics include CES 2023, digital business card apps compared, Ring Car Cam, a connected bird feeder, LG's color changing refrigerator, a gadget that lets your pet talk to you, new Apple Fitness+ offerings and the major airine now giving passengers free WiFi.
Guests include CES Host and content creator Brian Tong and security expert Roger Grimes talks about the LastPass breach and how to keep your passwords safe.
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LastPass says its security breach was worse than previously thought; YouTube pays a lot for NFL Sunday Ticket; 3 smartphone shopping hacks to save you big; blind smartphone camera test results for 2022; Netflix launches Nike fitness videos; Krispy Kreme says robots will take over some duties soon.
Viewers ask why the iPhone 12 shows SOS; how to delete duplicate photos on an iPhone; how long the Samsung flip phones last; whether to go with the M1 or M2 MacBook Air.
Also: Rich says goodbye to this podcast and hello to a new radio show!
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Black Friday shopping tips; Twitter alternative Hive reaches 1 million users; WayAway travel search engine pays you cash back; Lyft to launch robotaxis in Los Angeles; DuckDuckGo offers App Tracking Transparency to Android users; Tesla teases Apple Music integration; Evernote gets bought.
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Twitter chaos under Elon Musk; Meta's first major layoffs; FTX crashes; Gmail gets new features; Windows 11 gets iPhoto integration; Spotify might actually work better with the Apple Watch.
Viewers ask how to keep a new HP computer from listening to them; if a cheap cable is good enough to fast charge an iPhone; how to stop recurring YouTube TV charges; upgrading to the newest version of Apple TV; regaining access to a hacked Instagram account.
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Elon Musk buys Twitter; Apple, YouTube raise prices; Samsung S22 smartphones add Astrophoto mode; Apple announces new Apple TV and iPad; Amazon Fire Tablet 8 review; Duolingo Math App; recapping my Japan trip and hiring a "vacation photographer."
Viewers ask whether Facebook Messenger is safe to download to a phone; if a Wi-Fi signal booster is legit; recommendations for the best password managers; why Samsung tablets get no love.
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Hands on impressions of the new Google Pixel smartwatch, impressions of the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro; CES forecasts a bigger show this year; iPhone 14 Plus reviews roundup; Robot makers pledge for no weaponization of their creations; Amazon Drive is going away.
Viewers ask how to get KTLA streaming on a Vizio TV; a recommendation for a smartwatch that does EKG; if an AT&T free iPhone trade in offer is worth it; why iMessages aren't syncing properly across devices; the best DVR for OTA broadcasts; setting up Shortcuts on iPhone for the Sleep feature.
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Amazon's new Kindle Scribe you can write on; Amazon's Halo Rise bedside sleep tracker and alarm clock; Amazon Fire TV Omni that doubles as a photo frame; Google shuts down cloud streaming gaming service Stadia; T-Mobile offers free WiFi to subscribers on United Airlines flights; fun things you can do with Alexa for Halloween.
Viewers ask what I think of the Oura ring; chime in on my subscription cancellation tip; whether It's worth upgrading to the Z Flip 4; what cross site tracking is all about; how to avoid reCAPTCHA puzzles and best portable battery pack.
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Thoughts on the new iPhones after using them for a week; Inside the Amazon Go store; entry level Kindle gets USB-C; iOS 16 tips and tricks; Google Photos revamps memories feature and a primer on eSIM.
Viewers ask if the iPhone 14 Pro is worth it over the regular model; why an email account suddenly won't work; if you should turn your computer off each night; whether the Oura Ring is worth it; how to recover photos deleted from iCloud.
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Hands on and ears on impressions of the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models, Apple Watch 8, SE and Ultra models and AirPods Pro second generation.
Plus, viewers ask questions about the best iPad for a kid turning 10, best way to sell an old iPhone, how to use an ATM card and eSIM in Europe, a problem with Fire TV, best phone for a non-Apple fan, how to increase the volume on an iPhone for the hard of hearing and which cellular carrier to switch to.
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Explaining the Instagram "precise location" warning making the rounds on social media; Samsung's foldable phones go on sale; Apple sets a date for iPhone 14 event; details on Fitbit's latest trackers; Wordle joins New York Times Crossword App; Outlook shows more ads and TV Chef Giada talks tech.
Viewers ask about the best GPS tracker for a car; what to do about a buffering smart TV; using a Walkman instead of an iPod; whether to get antivirus software for an iPhone and using a hotspot vs hotel WiFi for sensitive web surfing.
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A researcher explains how to make VPNs more private on iOS; Walmart+ adds Paramount+ perk; Jamba smoothie robot; Visible changes pricing and gets rid of Party Pay; Android 13 notable features.
Viewers ask about the advantages of an eSIM for international travel; if I remember "monocle" mode on Yelp; Roku vs Fire TV; switching from a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to an iPhone; unbundling Disney and ESPN and whether an iPhone really needs a case and screen protector.
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Details on Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 foldable phones; how to create a Fire TV photo slideshow in seconds; Android goes to war over iPhone messaging; Disney is raising the price of their streaming services; the sneaky way Instagram and Facebook track you; a visit to the Last Blockbuster store in the world.
Viewers ask if you can install WhatsApp on a tablet; best VR headset for $100; best mobile WiFi for traveling house flippers; best Anti-Virus program for a Windows computer; easy way to video chat between family members in different countries and advice on best card to use for international travel.
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Best Buy tries a digital first store concept; Boost unveils $25 unlimited plan; Meta raises price of Quest by $100; Google enables a feature to restrict calendar spam invites; Spotify discontinues Car Thing and Google enables a cool new 3D view of nearly 100 landmarks.
Viewers ask if Microsoft Defender is necessary on an Android phone, best uses for AirTags, how to turn off Safari's Privacy Report, if Discover's personal information removal service is worth it, why email disappeared from the iPhone, a website to see hotel remodel dates and whether to get another Kindle Fire Tablet.
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Review of the Google Pixel 6a; Samsung set to unveil latest foldables; Netflix cracks down on sharing in a new test; Amazon redesigns prime video; Apple keyboard settlement; Amazon acquires One Medical; Microsoft builds Facebook-esque feature into Teams and Chevy unveils a Blazer EV.
Listeners ask how to stop spam emails, why iMessage reactions show up in a group text, if switching to wireless home internet is worth it, recovering deleted files on a drive and best watch for a kid.
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Apple announces a super secure 'lockdown' mode for the iPhone; a review of the OnePlus Nord Buds; Amazon gives Prime members a year of Grubhub+ free; Apps to help you save on gas; E3 will return to the LA Convention Center in 2023; Apps to help you edit better social media videos.
Viewers ask about what to do about a compromised email account, how to keep an elderly parent from falling for online scams, to explain tap to pay, an alternative to AirTags and a good monthly bill tracker/budget software.
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Amazon sets a date for the first 2022 Prime Day event; the travel tips and gadgets I used on my recent trip to Rome; T-Mobile wants to sell your data unless you opt out; how not to fall for a tech support scam; Google upgrades its password manager to work natively on iOS.
Viewers ask about the best free antivirus protection, buying a cable modem, ditching wired home Internet for Verizon 5G home internet, if Amazon will contact you about a problem with your account, an alternative to iTunes, what to do if a cell phone number is exposed in a data breach and an alternative to Apple's AirTag for luggage.
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A look at the announcements from WWDC 2022, including software updates to iPhone, Apple Watch and iPads. A look at new MacBook hardware.
Listeners ask about how to backup an iMac computer; how to update the firmware on a JVC stereo; what security software is necessary on an HP computer; how and when to use a VPN; feedback on the Verizon loyalty discount and more.
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A visit to the new Amazon Style clothing store; Google merges Duo and Meet; Instagram adds AMBER Alerts; Sonos releases its own voice assistant; Verizon loyalty texts are real; Verizon offers self-service eSIM activation; a look at Sonder, which mixes aspects of Airbnb and hotels; Chipotle accepts Bitcoin.
Listeners ask how to block ads on an Android phone; best cheap phone for watching movies and listening to music; is Aura identity insurance legit; labeling credit cards in case you lose them; what do to about registry issues on a slow PC; if the Fetch application is OK to use to get rewards.
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Researcher finds that DuckDuckGo gives Microsoft trackers a pass; the power of privacy.com one time use credit cards; Walmart expands its drone delivery service; Google Street View lets you go back in time; Apple set to enforce a new App Store rule; Microsoft has an easy web page builder called Power Pages.
Listeners ask syncing social media accounts with contacts; how Spectrum Mobile compares to Verizon; how to back up a Mac computer before switching to a new one; best shared calendar; whether deleting a photo off the iPhone also deletes off iCloud.
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Verizon hikes prices; how hackers get your password and how to protect yourself; Google unveils Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch; Amazon updates Fire 7 tablet; Apple lets apps charge more within reason; Wyze debuts Cam Plus Pro security subscription; Amazon Freevee launches on Apple TV; Uber Eats delivers food with autonomous cars.
Listeners ask why Spectrum requires a 5G phone, which password manager to use, how to transfer custom ring tones to an iPhone, how iCloud photos work when deleting pictures, how to create a QR code and whether to use a VPN for online banking.
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Twitter tests an inner circle; Sonos launching voice assistant; tech giants work on password-less future; Facebook says no more Podcasts; Apple Music arrives on Roku; Google has helpful new travel tools; Amazon introduces virtual product placement; How to check the battery level of AirTags.
Listeners ask about using an iPad to "listen" to printed documents, finding sports cards values, recovering photos from a locked iPhone, unlocking an iPhone while wearing a mask, if Verizon 5G home internet works with Vonage and mesh networks and getting rid of duplicate photos on the iPhone.
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Elon Musk buys Twitter; Apple launches self-service iPhone repair; Google lets you remove more personal information from search; Snap introduces a drone called Pixy; Charter and Comcast are working on a new streaming platform; Fidelity will let retirement employee accounts invest in Bitcoin; Amazon Fire TV Cube gets hearing aid support.
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Revisiting the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra; Netflix tanks after losing subscribers for the first time ever; Amazon launches a Prime buy button; Best Buy will pick up bulky e-waste for recycling; Chili's puts more robots to work in its restaurants.
Listeners ask if it's better to use WiFi hotspots or a cellular signal; how to tell if an email Is a scam; if an iPhone needs anti-virus software; a recommendation for smart plugs.
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Elon Musk offers a Twitter takeover; a new study finds that the mute button might not work as expected on video chat app; Fitbits will soon monitor for heart issues; T-Mobile brings back unlimited photo and video uploads; Netflix introduces the double thumbs up for stuff you really love.
Listeners ask if public WiFi is safe to use, why selecting a long term email address is important, best way to back up pictures across various devices, why apps ask for access to personal information and best smart TV for new cord cutters.
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Elon Musk joins Twitter's board; Google Maps improvements; a photo backup app gets better; Amazon increases streaming music prices; Spectrum introduces a "free" internet plan for low income households; Apple's WWDC 2022 will be online again; tech tips from my recent Disneyland visit.
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European regulators crack down on messaging apps that don't play nice with others; Instagram launches two new chronological feeds; T-Mobile's $10 cell phone plan; Roku OS 11 brings personal photo screensavers; Zoom introduces animal avatars; Arizona first to launch digital driver's license in Apple Wallet; Twitter lets you search DM's by keyword and YouTube takes on Tubi with free shows.
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Volvo links up with Starbucks for EV charging locations; Samsung unveils the A53 5G; iOS 15.4 brings new features including Universal Control; Hulu upgrades subscribers to unlimited DVR; T-Mobile and BMW team up for 5G car; Chipolte tests a robot in the kitchen and Netflix tests a way for subscribers to pay more to share their account.
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A rundown of Apple's latest products including green iPhones, a new 5G iPhone SE, why Gas Buddy could be a privacy nightmare, Tesla raises prices again, how to steer clear of Zelle fraud, the United States takes a closer look at crypto and Peloton now directly supports the Apple Watch.
Listeners ask about Samsung versus the latest iPhone SE, losing the Facebook live feature on Portal, avoiding debit and credit card theft with card alerts, how to tell if an iMac can get the latest software and how the fall detection feature works on an Apple Watch.
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Tech companies' responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Apple sets a date for its next event; Amazon closes physical store locations; Instagram dissolves IGTV; TikTok goes 10 minutes; Waymo can charge for autonomous rides in SF.
Listeners ask how to turn off text message previews on the lock screen, how to lock down apps on a Samsung phone, whether to stick to Android or switch to iPhone, how 5G home internet is, how to save voicemails as an audio file and Pixel 6 Pro vs Samsung S22 Ultra.
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Sony reinvents earbuds with LinkBuds; Google unveils Chrome OS Flex; Instagram lets you "like" Stories; Uber gives users a detailed breakdown of their passenger rating; New App tests you for reading glasses; Facebook renames the News Feed "Feed."
Listeners ask what the best Android phone is for about $500, how to save money on an Amazon Prime membership, swapping SIM cards to a new device, which antivirus software to use for iPhone, how to clear search history on Instagram and a recommendation for an inexpensive but clear security camera.
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Hands on with Samsung's latest S22 Ultra; Apple introduces new unwanted AirTags safety measures; Wii Sports is reborn as Switch Sports; a plan for more EV Charging stations; Apple turns iPhones into Tap to Pay terminals, Disney+ subscribers; MoviePass is back, but does it matter?
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Amazon raises the price of a Prime membership, Wordle acquired, Android adopts iMessage reactions, Tablet and Chromebook sales, Netflix adds an easy way clean up your Continue Watching history, a debit card with rewards points, a startup launches high quality grocery delivery in Los Angeles.
Listeners ask about the best way to redact a photo, how to stop a smartphone from playing music randomly, how to put CDs on an iPhone, how to make calls in a condo with poor cell phone signal, how to save emails from an ISP account and how to adjust settings on a TV for the best picture.
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Samsung announces a date to unveil the S22 lineup; Windows 11 gets Android apps in beta; iOS Update lets you unlock iPhone with a mask on and no Apple Watch; Oculus Quest changes name to Meta Quest; AT&T introduces faster gigabit speeds; Autonomy launches Tesla subscription plan; FTC says scams are way up; AirTag Safety 101.
Listeners ask whether to install macOS Monterey, best parental management device for internet, recommendations for cell phone carriers, how to block spam texts and malware hijacking browser URLs.
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Netflix price hike; Carriers activate faster 5G signals; Instagram tests subscriptions; Finding at-home COVID tests; Samsung S21 FE smartphone review; testing Hyatt's new hotel keys in Apple Wallet; a look at Wordle.
Listeners ask about the best ad blockers, experimental settings in Safari, best tracker for a car, if a new Boost Mobile phone is necessary to continue 4G service, deleting photos from Google forever, a wallet to protect credit cards from hackers.
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Rich talks about going to CES 2022 in person and the safety precautions in place; amazing 5G internet in Las Vegas; BMW's color changing car; Samsung's latest innovations including a Freestyle projector, RF Harvesting remote control and giant monitor; the Ameca humanoid robot; Sony's VISION S electric cars; Chipolo CARD Spot credit card sized tracker; Ring's new Glass Break sensor.
Listeners ask how to change a Yahoo email password, how to save photos from old phones, organizing an entire photo collection, reducing spam SMS and comparing cell phone insurance options.
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For the final episode of 2021, Rich answers questions from his followers on a wide variety of topics from tech to travel.
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Instagram might bring back the chronological feed, Life360 selling user location data, Android 911 calling bug, CES 2022 "momentum," NFT's explained, Google's top Chrome extensions of 2021, Apple's top Apps of 2021.
Followers ask if switching to iPhone is easy from a Samsung, which is the best Android phone, how to block emails from a domain, if a "superbox" is worth buying and how to add CarPlay to a car that doesn't have it.
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Cyber Monday shopping numbers; Spotify's 2021 Wrapped is a success; online grocery store with imperfect products at big savings.
Followers ask about reporting a fake Gmail account, best inexpensive WiFi system, recommended Bluetooth speaker, magnetic battery pack for the iPhone, if Pixel has Android Auto, accessing cable channel streaming apps and using smart plugs to make non-smart devices smart.
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Apple will help users repair their own iPhones and Mac computers; Staples Center becomes Crypto.com Arena; Best sites to help you find amazing holiday shopping deals; trying out Just Walk Out tech at Amazon Fresh Cerritos; Google Maps adds searchable mall directories; Samsung releases One UI 4 for S 21 lineup.
Listeners ask for a recommendation on best Android phone, if a Bitcoin app is legitimate, whether to buy a WiFi extender, best equipment to start doing a podcast, a cryptocurrency Instagram scam warning, how much RAM to get in a new Chromebook and if it's smart to use the "Log in with" button on to sign up for websites.
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Twitter goes Blue for $3 a month; how to use Twitter's new search function for someone's old Tweets; YouTube ditches public dislikes; Robinhood hacked; iCloud password generator comes to Windows; Amazon lets you share clips from Prime videos; best and worst states for EV charging; Peloton has a new connected fitness camera.
Listeners ask how to delete pictures off Facebook Messenger, best way to recycle old electronics, deciphering cloud storage space, whether to factory reset a TV before giving it to a friend and how to translate a foreign language TV show.
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Facebook ditches face recognition; Microsoft introduces chat avatars; top holiday gift categories; hands on with Facebook's Ray-Ban Stories camera sunglasses; Zoom introduces ads for free customers; a new two-factor authentication scam tactic; taste testing McDonald's new McPlant burger.
Listeners ask how to stop Instagram follow requests, whether to wait to buy an Oculus for holiday sales, best smartphone with voice assistance features, how to make an Android phone speak caller ID information and getting around a tricky iOS 15 installation error.
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Hands on with the new AirPods 3rd generation; Amazon's new Omni series TV's; Instagram lets anyone post external web links; adding a verified vaccine card to Apple Wallet; new Wyze products; Cloudflare unveils family DNS for easy filtering; Lucid delivers its first electric cars; Tesla pushes a software update that turns its cars into streaming security cameras.
Listeners ask how to erase personal information from CLEAR's database, if Apple will make a new iPod Touch; how to manage 60,000 photos on a phone, how to schedule a text message on iPhone, whether to wait until Black Friday to buy a new iMac and if Apple will make a 27-inch M1 iMac computer.
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Google finally reveals exact details on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro; Apple unwraps powerful new MacBook Pro models, 3rd generation AirPods and more; Samsung takes the wraps off a Bespoke edition of the Flip3; Bitcoin goes wild thanks to Wall Street.
Listeners ask about the iPad Mini "jelly roll" issue, whether to buy AirPods 3rd gen or Pro, if the iPhone X will stop working in December 2021, how to take smooth walking video on a smartphone, adding tablets to an SUV, a recommendation for a good photo scanning app and if the Muama Portable Wireless Router is legit.
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Thoughts on the Apple Watch Series 7; upcoming tech events from Apple, Google and Samsung; Tile revamps it's tracker lineup; Best Buy introduces Totaltech membership nationwide; Fire TV Stick 4K Max available; easier one-time password sharing from 1Password; GM begins Bolt battery replacements; easy site to redact photos.
Listeners ask about the best outdoor security cameras, which phone to get after the iPhone 6 Plus, why their computer monitor keep going to sleep, switching from fiber to cable internet, deleting photos from Google Photos without affecting iCloud Photos and the best app to keep track of TV shows and movies you want to watch.
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Facebook suffers a major outage and defends its business practices; Windows 11 launches; testing Amazon's palm scanning payment system; Google announces when it will announce the Pixel 6; GM unveils Ultra Cruise; "Men in Black" VR experience.
Listeners ask about buying an unlocked iPhone, an effective way to update an address book, changing the DNS on Spectrum internet, buying refurbished phones, signing up for a business email provider, whether it's worth upgrading to the Samsung Galaxy Flip from the Note 10.
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Details on Amazon's new products including a smart thermostat, a wall mounted Echo Show, a video chat device for kids, a new fitness band, video doorbell and robot. Plus, thoughts on the iPhone 13 models after some use and drop test results for the new phones.
Listeners ask about sticking to the previous version of iOS, scams on Facebook Marketplace, best screen protectors and cases, Tesla tips and tricks, the app that lets you borrow free eBooks on Kindle, how to return a lost iPhone and how to recover deleted photos on a smartphone.
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Hands on impressions of the iPhone 13 models; iOS 15 features to check out; Amazon releases new Kindles; Wyze releases a new camera; Facebook releases new Portals; T-Mobile will do in-store repairs.
Listeners ask about getting rid of old gadgets, getting better WiFi in an apartment, unlimited photo backup, which printer to get, best insurance for a Tesla and how to get rid of duplicate pictures.
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Thoughts on the new iPhone 13 models; iOS 15 launch details; Apple Watch Series 7 new features; iPad Mini upgrades; Apple Fitness+ enhancements; Amazon Kindle software update; Google cloud storage changes.
Listeners ask about the privacy implications of joining a Zoom call, the best to-do list app, if I've ever heard of the cloud storage provider TeraBox, what do to about Spam texts, feedback on the OnePlus Buds Pro and why location info still shows up for photos even after turning off GPS tags.
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Apple sets a date for its big iPhone 13 reveal; Facebook unveils $299 Ray-Ban smart sunglasses; Amazon makes its own line of Omni TV's; Hulu raises prices; how not to get hacked on Facebook; Roomba's latest vacuum can running over avoid pet waste.
Listeners ask about virus detection for Mac computers; converting old 8mm tapes to digital, a Starbucks phone screen dimming issue, avoid spam email and how an Apple Watch sprang into action when it detected an unusually low heartbeat.
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Twitter introduces Super Follows; Apple unveils first two states to adopt digital driver's licenses; Windows 11 launch date confirmed; Locast shuts down; China imposes strict online gameplay rules; Instagram will ask you for your birthday.
Listeners ask about the best way to rid rid of unwanted subscription emails, best portable power bank, how to back up wedding pictures and videos on a Mac, the best mesh system for AT&T Fiber internet and the best authenticator apps.
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My review of Samsung's foldable phones; Apple changes App Store rules; Fitbit Charge 5 features.
Listeners ask about downloading Spotify songs to an Apple Watch, best tablet for a 7-year-old, how to recover deleted messages on an iPhone, a way to change the default time search on Google, best computer backup services, if the Samsung A32 is a good upgrade, connecting an MP3 player to an older stereo system and if the OnePlus 9 Pro is worth buying.
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Google launches the Pixel 5a; T-Mobile offers assistance in the wake of a major data breach; Facebook introduces virtual meeting rooms called Horizon Workrooms; CES 2022 requires proof of vaccination; how to store a digital vaccine card on your smartphone; Netflix flips on spatial audio; Mastercard says goodbye to the payment stripe.
Listeners ask about an alternative to Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020, the best ways to track kids on their way to school, smart home devices that work with HomeKit, extended warranties and tips on cleaning up a Mac laptop.
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Hands on with Samsung's new foldable phones, watches and earbuds at their latest virtual event; TCL makes TV's with Google software; new details on Apple's upcoming iPhone upgrades; Google Search tips and tricks; Twitter changes it up; Norton buys Avast; Google adds air quality to Nest Hub screens.
Viewers ask about the best TV to buy, whether to migrate Samsung photos to OneDrive or another cloud service, how to get rid of advertising pop ups on Android, using the Ring Rapid app for faster video doorbell connections, whether to buy an extended warranty and how to move text messages from one Android to another.
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Google announces new Nest cams that are more useful without a subscription; Apple combats Child Sexual Abuse Material; American Airlines gives passengers free in-flight TikTok; Citizen introduces a new protection subscription; Vudu replaces FandangoNow and a website that ports SiriusXM channels to Spotify playlists.
Listeners ask about recovering iPhone home pages; what do to about calendar spam; the difference between Apple Watch models; recovering lost iMessages and whether cash back apps are trustworthy.
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Samsung says it won't make a traditional Note smartphone this year; Zoom calls come to Amazon Fire TV Cube; Instagram develops AI to protect minors; Sony PlayStation is the fastest selling yet; Verizon intros new mobile hotspot plans; Reboot your cell phone to prevent hacking; Power hungry gaming PCs banned in California and Sirius has a new Platinum offering for two cars on one plan.
Listeners ask how to download pictures from Instagram, how to sync a Fitbit with Apple Health, best MP3 player for a car, a way to transcribe old audio tapes, best digital vaccination passport app and connecting smart home devices to the eero.
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Samsung sets a date to unveil its latest foldable phones; Instagram introduces a new way to control sensitive content; DuckDuckGo has a new email protection tool; Apple's MagSafe Battery; Venmo makes some big changes; emergency alerts on streaming services; FTC backs right to repair.
Listeners ask about the Vilo mesh network WiFi system, whether Boltz Pro is any good, an App to buy the clothes and other things you see on TV, a way to see the timestamp on iPhone text messages, the best video download app and an alternative to Lyft and Uber.
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Microsoft unveils a cloud-based version of Windows; Twitter says goodbye to Fleets; a $60 mesh WiFi system; Ring enables end-to-end encryption for all; Verizon introduces a filter to stop neighborhood scam calls; Alexa introduces a new wake word, ESPN raises streaming prices; Apple introduces a MagSafe battery pack.
Listeners ask about streaming Bluetooth using an AUX port, using a hotspot on the road, when the new iPad might come out, best group messaging app, place to sell back used and damaged electronics, notifications interrupting Bluetooth music and a way to download personal YouTube videos.
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A startup search engine called Neeva promises no ads and more privacy for $5 a month; new features in Windows 11; Top travel tools; new Venmo fees for business transactions; Hallmark Sign & Send cards; Facebook Live Audio Rooms; Apple Beta Software.
Listeners ask about the privacy indicator on the iPhone; if streaming radio uses cellular data; a free video editor; best tablet for letting kids draw; an app to do price checks at the store; outrageous marketing claims on Facebook.
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Google opens its first physical retail store; the journaling app I'm obsessed with; Spotify launches a Clubhouse competitor called Greenroom; IKEA and Sonos make a picture frame speaker you hang on your wall; the high-tech showerhead that feels great but saves water.
Viewers ask about the best laptop for a student starting college; getting high speed internet in a remote area; what the deal is with mobile hotspots; if Roblox works on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro; a good iPhone memory cleaner app and if an iPad is good for managing photos.
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Apple outlines new features coming soon to iOS 15 and Apple Watch; Amazon Sidewalk launches; Rich's experience on the VanMoof electric bike; Instagram reveals why it shows you certain posts; iDrive unlimited photo and video backup; Amazon intros DJ Mode for streaming stations; Apple introduces spatial audio on Apple Music.
Listeners chime in on ways to save messages on an iPhone; ask whether an iPad with an ageing battery needs replacing, how to view Instagram Stories on a desktop computer, the way to disable government and Amber alerts on a smartphone, best Apple TV to upgrade to and best travel site to track the fare on a specific flight.
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A website that gives you top dollar for your used and broken electronics; Amazon Prime Day; What to know about Amazon's Sidewalk network; Microsoft's big Windows reveal event; United adds Supersonic jets.
Listeners ask about saving text messages from an Android phone, cloud storage without paying, getting Microsoft Office for free and avoiding Spam calls.
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Website to sell used electronics
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Apple sets a date for another virtual WWDC; Instagram lets you hike likes; Amazon buys MGM; Google offers tools to help clear out your online storage; how to stop annoying spam calls; OnePlus' wellbeing wallpaper.
Viewers ask about making cellular calls in a dead zone, reliable wireless service, a USB hub for a Mac laptop, a service to automatically download bank statements to the cloud, best flight search tool and the pitfalls of cheap cell phone carriers.
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Google shows off latest features at its annual developer's event; Apple TV gets a redesigned remote control and more; Spotify comes to the Apple Watch; Twitter launches verification for everyone; Microsoft retires Internet Explorer and Ford unveils the all-electric F-150 Lightning.
Listeners ask about managing social media videos on a smartphone, getting AirPlay on a Samsung TV, best internet solution for a motorhome, best security cameras that record to an SD card and getting photos off an old Kyocera flip phone.
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A look at the hackers responsible for the gas pipeline shutdown; the government program that gives households $50 off their monthly bill; Telsa stops accepting Bitcoin; Amazon's new Echo Show devices; Deep Sentinel home security camera that come with AI and a human guard; OnePlus Clipt app; how carrier trade-in promotions really work.
Listeners ask about the best phone mount, an app to download videos from the web, getting Fitbit data to sync with Apple Health, providing tech support on a family member's computer remotely and best all in one computers.
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Hands-on with Apple AirTag; how your car is spying on you; Twitter introduces a Tip Jar; two fast and easy ways to scan in your old slides; new Google Assistant features; a PIP feature on Amazon's new smart TV's let you see who's at the door; best smartphones for photography 2021.
Listeners ask about making it easier to hear the dialog on movies and TV shows, using multiple Bluetooth headphones with an outdoor projector, transferring data from one Samsung phone to another, best streaming device to get, whether to delete data off old gadgets being traded in and blocking YouTube from a kids iPad.
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AirTag Review
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/apple-airtag-tracker-review-richontech/
Spying Car
https://theintercept.com/2021/05/03/car-surveillance-berla-msab-cbp/?curator=TechREDEF
Twitter Tip Jar
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2021/introducing-tip-jar.html
Scan Old Slides
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/two-easy-ways-to-scan-in-old-slides-diy-slidescan-app-digitnow-digital-slide-scanner/
Google Assistant features
https://blog.google/products/assistant/plan-perfect-weekend-new-google-assistant-features/
Amazon TV
https://amazonfiretv.blog/introducing-a-new-lineup-of-toshiba-smart-fire-tvs-38d2ce6f3397
Best photography smartphones
https://petapixel.com/2021/05/05/the-best-smartphones-for-photography/
Sonos Beam
https://amzn.to/3eUxr3m
Bluetooth transmitter
https://amzn.to/3f2nL79
Samsung Smart Switch
https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-switch/
Delete Apple data
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201252
Blocking YouTube
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/set-screentime-limits-filters-kids-circle-nextdns-opendns-familyshield/
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Samsung releases Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 laptops; CES 2022 will be happen in Las Vegas; T-Mobile launches a GPS tracker; Apple AirTag; iOS 14.5 notable features; Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablets; how to stop notifications in Chrome.
Listeners ask clipping website content to keep indefinitely, group communications for cyclists, Samsung A32 5G vs iPhone 12 as first cell phone, tricky password situation on a laptop repair, best phone with Zoom for an Alaska vacation, transferring playlists from Spotify to YouTube Music, a way to mirror Android phone to Zoom.
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OnePlus Watch review; Apple's Spring Loaded event; Samsung's next Unpacked event; Microsoft Edge Kids Mode; Spotify Car Thing; Kindle gets a helpful new feature that displays the cover of the book you're reading.
Listeners ask about security software, cutting down on a DIRECTV bill, the best app to show off artwork, best photo backup stick, managing email accounts, a site for news subscriptions and best speakers for a TCL TV.
Sandisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe
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LG calls it quits but promises three years of OS updates; Best Buy tests a membership program; Apple expands Find My to third party gadgets; Google's latest sleep tracking device; Samsung's cheapest 5G phone yet; seeing if your phone number is involved in the Facebook data scrape; Marriott tests self check-in kiosks; a website to easily share a big file with someone else.
Listeners ask about a wireless charging stand for an iPhone and Android; alternatives to the Samsung watch; thoughts on the Wyze Watch; paying for additional cloud storage; a fix for Samsung's messaging app; deleting pictures on desktop and the cloud; best phone to upgrade to after the Note 10.
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Hands-on with the OnePlus 9 Pro; OnePlus Watch; tiny Bluetooth speaker; AI dashcam; versatile phone mount; Verizon introduces free unlimited cloud storage; How to spot fleeceware apps; MacBook butterfly keyboard lawsuit; Disney+ price hike; setting recovery contacts for Facebook; tiny Blockbuster stores.
Listeners ask about Arlo vs Ring, if smart bulbs have spyware, getting rid of a smartphone carrier splash screen, if the MacBook Air M1 is worth it, making photos available to various non-techy family members, using a mobile hotspot in an RV.
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The new Google Nest Hub has a sleep tracking feature; Chrome adds live captioning for audio and video on the web; Instagram uses AI to make the app safer for teens; Most frequent cybercrime; Sandisk iXpand Luxe; Apple Maps has COVID vaccination data; the "secret" to good service at Apple stores and an electric BMW sedan.
Listeners ask about wireless printer issues, Google Photos changes, battery life on an iPhone SE, recovering a forgotten iPad passcode, picking strong passwords, changes at DIRECTV and printing text messages.
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How to opt-out of T-Mobile targeted advertising; NFT's explained; Sonos Roam; Using Siri to find cheap gas fast; Netflix cracks down on password sharing; Twitter tests support for higher quality images.
Listeners offer feedback on the Apple HomePod Mini and Wyze cams and ask about the PhotoStick Mobile and InfiniKloud, sending videos on an Android phone via SMS, password manager apps, Fall Detection on the Apple Watch, Google warning about exposed passwords and facial recognition for photos.
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Google ditches one popular type of user tracking; Best Buy unveils a senior safety app for the Apple Watch; details on the National Day of Unplugging; Paramount Plus is yet another streaming service; thoughts on the Chevy Bolt EUV; the first vehicle with Amazon Fire TV built-in; moving iCloud Photos to Google Photos.
Listeners ask about running DOS games on an iPhone, finding the best antivirus protection software for devices, organizing files across various computers and tablets, rearranging apps on an iPhone screen, the different between various internet speeds and using an iPhone as a digital car key.
iCloud Photos to Google Photos
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KTLA+ App launches on Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV; T-Mobile's latest plan is truly unlimited; Netflix has a new feature that automatically downloads movies and shows you'll like; Amazon Music is now on Google and Android TV; Ring's latest doorbell gets unique new views; new Android features.
Listeners ask about having both Fire Stick and Roku, getting a new Kindle Fire HD 10, best app for eliminating Robocalls and adding a backup camera to a 1975 Corvette.
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Samsung S21 features come to S20 phones; Chromebook sales are up; LastPass makes its free plan less useful; Antivirus apps for iPhone and Android; Apple TV app comes to Chromecast with Google TV; Google Maps lets you pay for parking meters.
Listeners ask about a computer deal that seems too good to be true, how to spot scam voicemails and emails, best website for finding cheap flights, how to save contacts and more from one phone to another and the best device to buy a kid who wants to create music.
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Alexa can now answer your front door; Roku expands its free live TV offering with new channels; Visible now supports eSim; Amazon Echo Frames review; hands-free driving on the Cadillac Escalade; Disney+ has a lot of subscribers; Instagram demotes TikTok content; Google Photos gets a new video editor and the Apple watch is really popular among iPhone users.
Listeners ask about a reliable faxing service, privacy issues around Alexa glasses, paying for hacking protection and free over the air radio apps for the iPhone.
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Apple makes it easier to unlock iPhone while wearing a mask; Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO; Apple Car inches closer to reality; an app to freeze up your webcam; security issues with inexpensive video doorbells and cameras.
Listeners ask about paying for iPhone virus protection, the best way to print out photos, controlling kids' screen time and online access, if the S21 is worth buying, and the easiest way to de-dupe photos on the iPhone.
Video doorbell security issues
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Apple reaches 1 billion active iPhones; smartphone sales around the world; Robinhood users upset over blocked trading; cheapest Ring video doorbell yet; Alexa's new guard features; a way to hide your real email address; Sling TV raises prices; new Apple features for HomePod Mini and Apple Watch.
Listeners ask about the best wireless earbuds under $100, a good way to store 36,000 photos amassed on an iPhone, cheaper alternatives to carrier smartphone insurance, low cost or free VPN services and turning off "Hey, Google" on a smartphone.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 review; a new app called Beeper hopes to unify messages from across various apps; Fossil makes an LTE smartwatch for Verizon customers; a report on what tweens and teens are exposed to social media apps; Edge gets a password generator feature; Netflix getting a shuffle button.
Listeners ask about Amazon discontinuing its lending library feature, whether cable channels will go away, if Starry internet is legit, if an iPhone upgrade deal is too good to be true and if the Amber X personal cloud storage device is worth it.
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First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra; big takeaways and cool gadgets from CES 2021; Google smart speakers get a guest mode; Google promises Fitbit data will remain separate; Netflix testing spatial audio support.
Listeners ask about making the podcast longer, best password apps, shredding personal documents, RFID blocking wallets, where to export Facebook photos and videos, adding GPS data to photos and more.
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S21 hands-on: Facebook Live; Instagram
CES 2021: Preview; Cool gadgets; COVID-inspired gadgets
Password apps: LastPass, 1Password, Dashlane
RFID blocking: Silent Pocket
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All listener questions! Listeners ask about mistakenly buying an older model laptop, alternatives to WhatsApp, how to transcribe a Zoom meeting, using an iPad as a second monitor, using a keyboard with a smartphone, whether to delete Adobe Flash from their computer, recording picture in picture videos on a smartphone, safest online payment method between credit, debit and PayPal.
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Rich talks about hosting CES 2021's virtual show; a review of Apple Fitnes+; Samsung promises better video and photo quality, more foldable phones in 2021; HBO Max comes to Roku; Apple TV+ comes to Chromecast with Google TV; Malicious Chrome extensions; Apple Privacy labels; Google Pay $21 signup bonus.
Listeners ask about a program to update their address book, a replacement for Google Play Music Manager, how much RAM to get on a new MacBook laptop, whether to buy an unlocked phone; canceling cable for YouTube TV and getting holiday backgrounds on Zoom on iPhone.
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Google Pay sign up bonus
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Apple unveils $549 AirPods Max headphones; California gets on board with Apple and Google's COVID tracing system; Disney+ raising its price; Apple Music comes to Google smart speakers and displays; Google Photos plays nicer with Apple Photos; Google Assistant routines come to the home screen.
Listeners ask about stronger two-factor authentication with YubiKey, a smartwatch to pair with a Samsung phone, a better podcast app than the one built into iPhone, an Android version of SanDisk iXpand drive, recovering a photo from a formatted SD card, opting out of Amazon's sidewalk network and why speed tests vary so much.
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Amazon Sidewalk will turn on by default on Echo and Ring devices; Wyze $20 smartwatch; Warner Bros. streams same day as theater releases; Verizon offers unlimited cloud storage; Fire TV Cube gets video calling support; Google Play music goes away for reals.
Listeners ask about the Microsoft Edge web browser, how to get rid of the U2 album in Apple Music, stopping spam text messages, best tablet for a senior that's not Apple and Sonos versus HomePods.
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eero Pro 6
https://amzn.to/3qEDQoG
Explorest app
https://www.explorest.com/
Ring Mailbox sensor
https://amzn.to/3lQMA7D
Amazon Sidewalk
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/got-an-echo-or-ring-soon-amazon-will-use-them-to-share-your-internet-with-a-new-sidewalk-network-unless-you-opt-out/
Opt out instructions
https://youtu.be/Xl2cvCBiHUQ
Wyze smartwatch
https://wyze.com/wyze-watch.html
Warner Bros movie plan
https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-pictures-group-announces-innovative-hybrid-distribution-model
Verizon cloud storage
https://www.droid-life.com/2020/12/03/verizon-cloud-adds-unlimited-option-for-your-phone-and-computer/
Fire TV Cube
https://amazonfiretv.blog/two-way-video-calling-with-fire-tv-cube-649648f92562
Google Play Music
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=RDCLAK5uy_lFJ89YweCFLE5XiRWX9CZ6UHulZ5uTAWw
Microsoft Edge
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
Stopping spam
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US&gl=US
Rich's Favorite Things
https://bit.ly/RichsFavThings
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A special holiday shopping edition of the show packed with your questions! Rich explores the best sites to find holiday shopping deals.
Listeners ask about The Photo Stick, if it's complicated to test out new technology, exercise bike recommendations, whether a high end Roomba is worth it, Shazam in iOS Control Center, if there's a catch to the GetUpside app, which video game console to get, a photo scanner that gets the front and back of prints, switching to Visible, iPhone settlement refunds, if Total AV is worth the price tag, photo printer recommendations and whether to buy Apple products now or wait for better prices.
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Deal sites
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/black-friday-deals-2020-best-websites-richontech/
Exercise bike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd4NgZzXP5E
Shazam
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210331
GetUpside app
https://app.getupside.com/
Photo Scanner
https://epson.com/fastfoto-photo-document-scanner
Visible
https://www.visible.com/
Photo printers
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/hp-sprocket-prints-smartphone-photos-in-seconds/
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/selphy-cp1300-black-wireless-compact-photo-printer
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Google Photos makes a big change when it comes to free storage; Survey says Amazon is nearly always the cheapest; Chrome gets faster; HBO Max hits Fire TV; Twitter introduces Fleets; Google Pay gets more Venmo-ey; Fitbits get Google Assistant and Bluetooth calls; Amazon opens a Pharmacy and Peanuts will be on TV, afterall.
Listeners ask about an Android app for Caller ID, bypassing cell phone activation fees, random content on Instagram, swapping out an Intel MacBook Air for a new M1 MacBook Air, uncoupling an iPad and iPhone, complaints about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and whether to buy a Nest video doorbell.
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Google Photos changes
https://blog.google/products/photos/storage-changes/
Amazon pricing survey
https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2020/11/20/amazon-is-the-most-competitive-online-retailer-when-it-comes-to-price/
Chrome gets faster
https://blog.google/products/chrome/faster-chrome/
HBO Max on Fire TV
https://amazonfiretv.blog/hbo-max-is-coming-to-fire-tv-7f897c118652
Twitter Fleets
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2020/introducing-fleets-new-way-to-join-the-conversation.html
Google Pay revamp
https://blog.google/products/google-pay/reimagined-pay-save-manage-expenses-and-more/
Fitbit new features
https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2020/Fitbit-OS-5.1-Update-Delivers-Enhanced-Health-Capabilities-and-Convenience-Features-for-Sense-and-Versa-3-Smartwatches/default.aspx
Amazon Pharmacy
https://pharmacy.amazon.com/
Peanuts on TV
https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/apple-pbs-team-up-for-broadcasts-of-a-charlie-brown-thanksgiving-a-charlie-brown-christmas/
Android Caller ID App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer&hl=en_US&gl=US
Handoff feature
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209455
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Hands on with HomePod Mini, iPhone 12 Mini and Max; Apple's M1 chip; macOS Big Sur arrives; AirPlay 2 comes to Roku devices; Instagram's redesign; hands on with PS5 and the new Xbox.
Listeners ask about the best mesh networking systems, what internet speed to get, whether to repair or replace and aging laptop, deleting a Facebook account and where to get pet insurance.
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HomePod Mini
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iPhone 12 Mini and Max
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/apple-m1-chip-new-laptops-iphone-12-mini-max-size-comparision/
Apple M1 Chip
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/apple-m1-chip-new-laptops-iphone-12-mini-max-size-comparision/
MacOS Big Sur
https://www.apple.com/macos/big-sur/
AirPlay 2 on Roku
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201111005198/en/Apple-AirPlay-2-and-HomeKit-Support-Now-Available-on-Select-4K-Roku-Streaming-Players
Instagram Redesign
https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/introducing-reels-and-shop-tabs
PS5
https://blog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq/
Xbox All Access
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-all-access
Deleting Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/help/delete_account?rdrhc
Pet Insurance
https://www.lemonade.com/pet
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Hands on with T-Mobile TVision; my experiment to ditch Sonos for Google speakers; thoughts what makes Chromecast with Google TV so compelling; Spotify streaming arrives on Apple Watch; Apple's website for free replacements and repairs; hands on with the OnePlus Buds Z and playing with Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
Listeners ask about syncing messages to an Apple Watch, getting a cracked iPhone repaired without insurance, the way to find the best iPad deals, whether to ditch Samsung for an iPhone and whether to get the a new Pixel phone.
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T-Mobile TVision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-C2hbSgglE&t=2s
Chromecast with Google TV
Spotify on Apple Watch
https://9to5mac.com/2020/11/03/spotify-apple-watch-streaming/
Apple Service Programs
https://support.apple.com/service-programs
OnePlus Buds Z
https://www.oneplus.com/oneplus-buds-z
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
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Hands on impressions of the iPhone 12, Pixel 5 and the Samsung S20 FE; Wyze Cam v3; Apple One subscription bundle plans launch; saving money by using the iHeartRadio Apple Watch app; iPhone 12 drop tests; Adobe Holiday Shopping predictions; an app to turn your iPhone into a webcam and the Hummer EV.
Listeners ask about Quibi shutting down, how to find learning tutorials online, the best ways to print pictures from a phone, websites that already have your credit card number, whether to get a new laptop or invest in Eero and if I'm still doing the newsletter.
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Adobe Holiday shopping predictions
Learning websites
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/me
Print pictures from phone
Rich on Tech Newsletter
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5G, MagSafe and Ceramic Shield are just some of the new features on the iPhone 12. Find out how 5G will impact the battery life, the benefit Ceramic Shield will have on drops and if MagSafe will demagnetize credit cards and hotel keys. Also, the charging situation with the new USB-C cable is explained and how the buying process is a bit different this year due to the pandemic.
Interview with Kaiann Drance, VP, iPhone Product Marketing at Apple.
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Apple takes the wraps off iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max; HomePod Mini is now competing with Alexa and Google; iPhone carrier deals; Photomath homework app solves math problems by taking a picture of them; search for a song by humming into Google.
Listeners ask about paying to get a suspended Twitter account reinstated, where to get credit reports for free, best smart speaker for an elderly parent, whether to turn off a computer when not in use and if the Ring alarm system is worth it.
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iPhone 12
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HomePod Mini
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iPhone deals
Walmart
https://www.walmart.com/cp/1229722
AT&T
https://about.att.com/story/2020/att_offers.html
T-Mobile
https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/apple-iphone-deals
Verizon
https://www.verizon.com/
Photomath app
https://youtu.be/pyjZ58tTWUI
Google hum song search
https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/google-hum-whistle-sing-song-search-1234806737/
Free credit reports
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/3-free-ways-to-get-improve-your-credit-score/
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/
Keiro Symposium
https://www.keiro.org/what-we-do/events/keiro-symposium
Listen to me on the Apple Bitz XL podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iphone-12-apple-event-preview-what-to-expect-apple/id1365972671
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Apple sets a date for it's big iPhone 12 reveal; a preview of Amazon Prime Day and how to nab the best deals; T-Mobile expands its ISP offering; Instagram celebrates 10 years; Roku Channel comes to Amazon Fire TV; Waymo opens up driverless rides to everyone.
Listeners ask about a bloated iPhone battery, best way to protect an iPhone from viruses and malware, converting DVDs to thumb drive, using Google to sign into websites instead of a unique username and password and listening to TV audio using Bluetooth headphones.
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Apple iPhone 12 event
https://www.apple.com/apple-events/
Amazon Prime Day 2020
https://amzn.to/3lpCVoo
T-Mobile ISP
https://www.t-mobile.com/isp
Roku Channel on Fire TV
https://blog.roku.com/amazon-fire-tv
Waymo
https://blog.waymo.com/2020/10/waymo-is-opening-its-fully-driverless.html
DVD to thumb drive
https://handbrake.fr/
TV audio through Bluetooth
https://amzn.to/34FivRH
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Using your current iPhone to help you fund your next one? Here are the steps to take to get your phone ready for maximum cash back when you sell!
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What to know about Chromecast with Google TV; Pixel 5 smartphone specs; Nest Audio speaker; Facebook builds Messenger into Instagram; Google puts an end to waiting on hold; iHeartRadio app for Apple Watch; Super Mario Bros. 35 game.
Listeners ask about a smartwatch for a kid, getting WiFi without a cable connection, how to get an e-business card, whether to buy a wireless CarPlay adapter and if the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a good phone.
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Chromecast with Google TV
https://blog.google/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tv/
Pixel 5 smartphone
https://blog.google/products/pixel/new-5g-pixels-more-helpful-features
Nest Audio speaker
https://blog.google/products/google-nest/new-nest-audio
Facebook Messenger in Instagram
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/09/new-messaging-features-for-instagram/
Hold for me
https://blog.google/products/pixel/hold-for-me/
iHeartRadio on Apple Watch
https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-09-28-iheartradio-app-launches-for-apple-watch/
Super Mario Bros. 35
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-mario-bros-35-switch/
Smartwatch for kids
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768
WiFi without cable
https://www.circuitcity.com/zte-max-connect-unlocked-mobile-wifi-hotspot-4g-lte-gsm-router-mf928-up-to-150mbps-download-speed-connect-up-to-10-devices-create-a-wlan-anywhere-bundle.html
E-Business cards
https://popl.co/
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
https://amzn.to/2SiuC1p
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The Google Nest Audio smart speaker replaces the original 2016 Google Home. Nest Audio has louder sound, better bass and you can pair two of them for a stereo effect. Learn how Google uses proprietary software and data to make these speakers sound their best no matter where or how you listen to them.
Interview with Mark Spates, Google Nest Product Manager
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Roku players are getting AirPlay 2 thanks to a software update. The company also unveiled a new stand alone streaming app filled with free items to watch and new players.
Interview with Mark Ely, Vice President, Retail Product Strategy at Roku.
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Amazon updates Fire TV and Echo devices; Samsung has a new "Fan Edition" S20 smartphone at a great price; Ring Always Home Cam flies around your house and a way to backup photos on iPhone without using the cloud.
Listeners ask about a smartwatch for kids, COVID information on Google Maps, setting time limits on iPad games, blocking YouTube from kids during school time and whether to get a new iPad Pro.
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Echo devices
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Samsung Fan Edition S20
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-s20-5g/s20-fe-5g/
Ring Always Home Cam
https://blog.ring.com/2020/09/24/introducing-ring-always-home-cam-an-innovative-new-approach-to-always-being-home/
SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Go
https://amzn.to/2S1nZAu
Smartwatch for kids
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768
COVID info on Google Maps
https://blog.google/products/maps/navigate-safely-new-covid-data-google-maps/
iPad game time limits
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982
Blocking YouTube
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/set-screentime-limits-filters-kids-circle-nextdns-opendns-familyshield/
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iOS 14 features; Apple Watch 6; Apple Watch SE; letting a child use an Apple Watch without requiring an iPhone; Apple One bundle; PlayStation 5 pricing details; TikTok Ban update; Arlo Wireless Video Doorbell; Verizon acquires TracFone.
Listeners ask about a way to stay connected between different rooms of the house, best sites to sell used goods, podcast equipment recommendations, keeping an old router versus upgrading, blue light filters and more.
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iOS 14
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/the-cool-new-features-on-apples-ios-14-including-widgets-and-the-new-home-screen/
Apple Watch 6
https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-6/
Apple Watch SE
https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-se/
Apple Watch Family Setup
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768
PlayStation 5
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/playstation-5-launches-this-november-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-drive-301132705.html
TikTok Ban
https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2020/09/commerce-department-prohibits-wechat-and-tiktok-transactions-protect
Arlo Doorbell
https://www.arlo.com/en-us/products/arlo-video-doorbell-wire-free/default.aspx#videoDoorbellHero
Verizon/Tracfone
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-to-acquire-tracfone
Sites to sell used stuff
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/apps-to-know-buy-stuff-local-facebook-marketplace-offerup/
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Amazon has a brand new grocery store concept and the first location is opening in Woodland Hills, CA. The Amazon Fresh store features a mix of local and national brands along with organics and freshly prepared items. There's an emphasis on low prices and high-tech checkout.
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Amazon Fresh grocery store opens Thursday, September 17. Hours are from 7 AM to 10 PM daily. The store is located at 6245 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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Apple sets a date to reveal new products at a virtual event, pricing and availability for the new Xbox models, two factor authentication on Zoom, location tracking in Citizen SafePass app, Apple TV app on VIZIO TV's and Peloton's new bike.
Listeners ask about the best apps to monitor kids on social media, Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, replacing cable with a Roku and screen protectors for a Samsung phone.
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Apple Event
https://www.apple.com/apple-events/
Xbox models
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/09/xbox-series-x-and-xbox-series-s-launching-november-10/
Zoom two factor
https://blog.zoom.us/secure-your-zoom-account-with-two-factor-authentication/
Citizen SafePass
https://twitter.com/richontech/status/1304446931939147777
Apple TV on VIZIO
https://www.vizio.com/en/appleoffer
Peloton Bike+
https://blog.onepeloton.com/new-peloton-bike-tread/
Social media monitoring for kids
http://bark.us/
Roku cable
http://untangle.tv/home
Screen protectors
Tech Armor
https://amzn.to/3hn5JM2
Invisible Shield
https://www.zagg.com/en_us/invisibleshield
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Hands on impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2; Facebook's tool to directly transfer photos to Dropbox; Nomad Base Station Pro wireless charger; Consent-O-Matic chrome extension; HearHere audio road trip app; using Google's Saved feature.
Listeners ask about the WD My Cloud Duo, a way to play music in veterinary exam rooms, 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz Wifi signals, replacing the battery on an aging Samsung phone, whether to keep or ditch a MacBook Pro and why Verizon is discontinuing Ring Back tones.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-smartphone-richontech/
Facebook data portability tool
http://facebook.com/dtp
Nomad Base Station Pro
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/nomad-base-station-pro-review-apple-watch-richontech/
Consent-O-Matic
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/consent-o-matic/mdjildafknihdffpkfmmpnpoiajfjnjd?ref=yourstack
HearHere app
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/hearhere-audio-app-west-coast-road-trip-guided-tours/
Google Saved Feature
https://blog.google/products/maps/remember-better-with-updated-saved-tab/
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All listener questions! Listeners ask about the best routers, inexpensive Bluetooth earbuds, best headphones with a mic for kids, Google's Recorder App, how to take screenshots on a smartphone, best new phone for a teenager, if social media still looks bad on the Note20, fixing a laptop keyboard, one time use credit cards, a laptop for under $1,000, best cell phones for senior citizens, a good alternative to Microsoft Word 2011 and how to free up storage on an iPhone.
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Best Routers
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/improve-wifi-signal-at-home/
Inexpensive Bluetooth earbuds
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/letsfit-smartwatch-earbuds-review/
Best kids headphones
https://purosound.com/products/bt2200-volume-limited-kids-bluetooth-headphones
Google Recorder App
Fixing laptop keyboard
One time use credit cards
Cell phones for seniors
https://www.thelightphone.com/
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/alcatel-go-flip-3
https://www.greatcall.com/phones/jitterbug-flip-cell-phone-for-seniors
Free up storage on iPhone
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206504
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Smart home displays will soon support Zoom; review of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra; S20 series gets new features; Verizon bundles Disney, Hulu and ESPN; Apple bundles CBS and Showtime; a new CompUSA deals website; Instagram now lets you scroll forever and ever; Apple starts two new streaming radio stations; Netflix tests a shuffle button.
Listeners ask about which Ring doorbell to get, if a basic MacBook Air is worth it, changing the default email program on an iPhone, getting a data signal in the middle of nowhere and what the best to-do app is.
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Zoom on smart home displays
Note20 Ultra review
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/samsung-galaxy-note20-ultra-review-richontech/
S20 updates
Verizon Disney bundle
Apple bundle
CompUSA deals website
Instagram endless scrolling
https://help.instagram.com/381638392275939
Apple new radio stations
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/08/apple-announces-apple-music-radio/
Netflix shuffle button
https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/18/netflix-test-puts-a-shuffle-play-button-right-on-your-home-screen/
Default email app on iPhone
Best To Do app
https://todo.microsoft.com/tasks/
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Initial hands on impressions of Samsung's latest products including the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Tab S7, Watch3, Buds Live; Fortnite fight with Apple and Google; Microsoft Surface Duo; Instagram Reels; Android Earthquake features; how to keep your phone safe from tracking; Google's new way to find where sports games are streaming live or on TV.
Listeners ask about using the least possible data on their phone, the best software to protect from hackers, getting better Wifi at home, Peloton bike alternatives and search engines that protect your privacy.
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Samsung's new products
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/events/unpacked/
Fortnite fight
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/technology/apple-fortnite-ban.html
Surface Duo
Instagram Reels
https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/introducing-instagram-reels-announcement/
Android Earthquake features
Keeping phone safe from tracking
https://www.wired.com/story/nsa-tips-smartphone-data-canon-ransomware-twitter-bug-security-news/
Google sports features
https://blog.google/products/search/finding-live-tv-shows-and-sports-just-got-easier-search/
Better Wifi at home
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/improve-wifi-signal-at-home/
Peloton bike alternative
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd4NgZzXP5E
Private search engines
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/focus
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CES 2021 will now be a digital event; Google's new way to help backup iPhones and Androids; Apple delays the iPhone 12 by a few weeks; Google is ready to release the Pixel 4a; renting out someone else's backyard pool, Rich's thoughts on Roblox; cool new book recommendation website.
Listeners ask about retrieving texts stored in iCloud, best inexpensive microphone for a podcast, getting back Google Play Services, best lenses for a Samsung phone; good portable battery chargers and iPad versus Surface.
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CES 2021
Google One backup
https://blog.google/products/google-one/free-features
Pixel 4a
https://store.google.com/intl/en/lorem-ipsum/
Pool rentals
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/pool-rental-app-swimply-review-shark-tank/
Roblox
Book website
https://www.readthistwice.com/
iCloud texts
https://drfone.wondershare.com/
Podcast mics
https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/
Samsung lenses
https://www.shopmoment.com/moment-cases-lenses-for-samsung-galaxy-s10-s10plus-s10e
https://www.olloclip.com/collections/samsung-s10
Portable battery chargers
Wyze Cam outdoor
https://wyze.com/wyze-cam-outdoor.html
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T-Mobile introduces ScamShield in an effort to stop robocalls; Uproad turns your smartphone into a toll transponder; Twitter's big hack; Lemonade Pet insurance; a new app to turn your iPhone into a webcam.
Listeners ask about protecting their email account after a gift card balance is stolen; the easiest way to join a Zoom call; best budget Samsung phone to buy and if the Blaux portable air conditioner is worth it.
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T-Mobile ScamShield
https://www.t-mobile.com/customers/scam-shield
Uproad App
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/pay-california-toll-roads-with-app-no-transponder-uproad/
Twitter Hack
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/07/whos-behind-wednesdays-epic-twitter-hack/
Lemonade Pet Insurance
Camo App to turn iPhone into webcam
Protecting email account
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3466521?hl=en
Zoom call tools
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet
AmazonBasics Tablet Stand
Best iPhone webcam mounts
https://reincubate.com/support/how-to/iphone-webcam-mount-guide/
Budget Samsung phone
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-a51/
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 goes virtual; Microsoft Teams puts people in the same room virtually; iOS 14 Public Beta is now available; $90 Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet review; Meal planning apps; AT&T adds teacher, nurse and doctor discounts; Instagram Stories tool for iPhone.
Listeners ask about a camera to keep an eye on the kids in the backyard, sites for finding work from home jobs, best Roku player, a device to uncover hidden cameras in rentals and a way to transcribe classes and Zoom calls.
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Samsung Unpacked 2020
https://news.samsung.com/us/galaxy-unpacked-2020-08-livestream-video/
Microsoft Teams Together Mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGsNmYKgeTA
iOS 14 Public Beta
https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet review
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/review-amazon-fire-hd-8-plus-tablet-2020-richontech/
Meal planning apps
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/meal-planning-apps-emeals-mealthy-mealtime-review-2020/
AT&T discounts
https://www.att.com/offers/discount-program/appreciation/
Instagram Stories tool
Opener iPhone app
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/opener-open-links-in-apps/id989565871
Uncover hidden cameras
https://www.spyguy.com/products/scout-hidden-camera-detector
Transcribe classes/Zoom
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.recorder&hl=en_US
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New Mac Malware making the rounds, Random phrases that trigger digital assistants, Coronavirus tracking on smartphones, Google augmented reality dinosaurs, YouTube TV raises prices again, $28 wireless earbuds, a fun and easy poker app and a travel vlogger shares road trip planning tips.
Listeners ask when the iOS 14 public beta will be available, if the Ring Peephole cam is a good Idea their apartment, cell phone holders for the car and deleting individual episodes of a podcast on an iPhone.
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Mac Malware
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/mac/2020/06/new-mac-ransomware-spreading-through-piracy/
Virtual assistant triggers
Coronavirus smartphone tracking
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/covid-tracking-iphone-android-update/
Google AR dinosaurs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RytxF5dw5Gw
YouTube TV
https://youtube.googleblog.com/2020/06/youtube-tv-update.html
$28 Wireless earbuds
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/letsfit-smartwatch-earbuds-review/
Easy Poker App
Road Trip Tips
iOS 14 Public Beta
https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/
Ring Peephole cam
https://shop.ring.com/products/door-peephole-security-camera
Cell phone holders
https://www.weathertech.com/products/cupfone-deskfone/
https://www.kenu.com/collections/vent-mounts
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A look at the new software features coming soon to the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Wyze's new affordable outdoor security camera; Facebook warns if users share an article over 90 days old; group video calling comes to Google Nest Hub Max; iOS 14 catches spying apps; Google now automatically deletes location and search data after 18 months; Microsoft permanently closes down its retail locations.
Listeners ask about buying more iCloud storage on the iPhone, why COVID tracking was automatically installed on phones, what do to with an old iPhone after an upgrade and how to find movies to purchase or rent on a smart TV.
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iOS 14
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-14-preview/
watchOS 7
https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-preview
iOS 14 catches spying apps
Wyze Cam Outdoor
https://wyze.com/wyze-cam-outdoor.html
Facebook old article warning
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/06/more-context-for-news-articles-and-other-content/
Group video calling on Nest Hub Max
https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/hey-google-make-group-call-now-available-nest-hub-max
Review setting for Google auto delete data
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/google-auto-delete-history-location-how-to-2020/
Microsoft shuts down stores
https://news.microsoft.com/2020/06/26/microsoft-store-announces-new-approach-to-retail/
Reelgood App
Google "What to Watch" feature
https://blog.google/products/search/google-search-what-to-watch
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Researchers uncover spying Chrome extensions; a preview of Apple WWDC 2020; Sony unveils more about the upcoming PlayStation 5; Twitter adds voice Tweets; Nintendo's free Jump Rope Challenge game; getting a better deal on high speed internet; Helio app predicts amazing sunsets.
Listeners ask about the best TV, if the WiFi Xtra Boost will spy on them, if TotalTV is worth installing on an iPhone, recording a FaceTime call and a good dual dash cam.
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Links
Spying Chrome extensions
WWDC 2020 preview
https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/18/wwdc-2020-announcements-roundup/
PlayStation 5
Voice Tweets
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2020/your-tweet-your-voice.html
Jump Rope game
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/jump-rope-challenge-switch/
Comparing high speed internet prices
https://www.highspeedinternet.com/
Helio App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/helio-sunset-forecast/id1512790275
Vava dual dash cam
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CES 2021 will happen in person in Las Vegas; Facebook introduces Manage Activity as a way to bulk delete previous posts; Google lets you hide Meet from Gmail; Podhero app has a unique way to help support your favorite podcasts; what to look for in a good UV phone sanitizer.
Listeners ask about converting VHS tapes to digital, police scanner apps, using a webcam with a smart TV and more.
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CES 2021
https://www.ces.tech/planning-for-ces-2021.aspx
Facebook Manage Activity
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/06/introducing-manage-activity/
Hide Meet in Gmail
https://www.techspot.com/news/85506-google-now-allow-gmail-users-hide-meet-sidebar.html
Podhero App
https://medium.com/podhero/meet-podhero-the-easiest-way-to-support-podcast-creators-5f17f536e7d8
UV Sanitizers
https://www.casetify.com/protects/uv-sanitizer
VHS to Digital
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/diy-transfer-your-old-home-videos-to-digital/
Police Scanner App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/5-0-radio-police-scanner/id356336433
Citizen app
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Facebook introduces Shops; Apple reopens stores with major changes; a look at the $250 TCL smartphone; Google/Apple's coronavirus system explained; Hulu revamp makes it easier to use; Google Podcasts gets CarPlay support; easy way to play poker online with friends; Orby TV tries a new twist on satellite TV.
Listeners ask about cell phone plans for seniors, if the Jive Mini Pods are any good, recording video auditions, a watch that handles blood pressure readings and finding more stuff to watch on Netflix.
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Facebook Shops
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/05/introducing-facebook-shops/
Apple reopening
https://www.apple.com/store-opening-letter/
$250 TCL smartphone
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/tcl-10-series-10l-250-smartphone-review/
Google/Apple coronavirus system
Hulu revamp
https://press.hulu.com/news/2020/05/20/hulu-unveils-updated-user-interface/
Google Podcasts CarPlay
https://9to5google.com/2020/05/20/google-podcasts-carplay/
Poker site
Orby TV
Cell plans for seniors
https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones
Jive Mini Pods
Blood pressure watch
Finding stuff to watch
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Amazon announces new Fire tablets; Nest Aware subscription launches; OnePlus 8 Pro x-ray vision powers; Adobe takes a look at spending trends during COVID-19; a look at Wyze's new activity tracker and connected scale; do those copper and brass "no touch" tools really work?
Listeners ask how to tell if a shopping website is legit, if WiFi Blast is any good, a recommendation for a fall detection wristband for a senior citizen and the pilates app Meghan uses.
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Amazon Fire Tablets
Fire HD 8
https://amzn.to/3cD6miO
Fire HD 8 Plus
https://amzn.to/2WEmOdr
Fire Kids
https://amzn.to/2zDjMgi
Nest Aware
https://www.blog.google/products/google-nest/5-things-know-about-new-nest-aware/
OnePlus 8 Pro X-Ray
Adobe spending trends
Wyze Band and Scale
https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/wyze-band-activity-tracker-smart-scale-review/
"No touch" tools
Fall Detection devices
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208944
https://www.greatcall.com/devices/lively-wearable-urgent-response-device
Pilates app
https://melissawoodhealth.com/
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Microsoft has new products including a $399 Surface Go 2 and Earbuds that look strange but actually feel good; Apple produces a 13 inch MacBook with a better keyboard; Sonos Arc is their new soundbar; an app to see all of your Apple Watch activity stats; a workout app that tracks your moves in 3D and offers real-time feedback.
Listeners ask about Simplisafe versus Ring, deleting personal information off of data broker websites, how password managers work, a good QR code reader app for Android, and a better process for recording and uploading YouTube videos for students.
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Mentioned:
Microsoft Surface Go 2
Surface Earbuds
Simplisafe
Ring
https://shop.ring.com/pages/security-system
MacBook Pro 13 inch
Remove personal Information from data brokers
https://joindeleteme.com/help/diy-free-opt-out-guide/
New Sonos products
https://www.sonos.com/en-us/newsroom/introducing-sonos-arc
Google Cloud Print
https://support.google.com/cloudprint/answer/1686197?visit_id=637245503779630046-1406202709&rd=1
QR code reader
https://www.kaspersky.co.in/qr-scanner
Apple Watch Activity Stats app
https://indie.sh/blog/introducing-activity-stats
Uploading YouTube videos
https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere-rush.html
Onyx 3D fitness app
Quibi show
https://quibi.com/shows/the-stranger-510/
Allbirds running sneakers
https://www.allbirds.com/products/mens-tree-dashers
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Google and Facebook take on Zoom with new video chat features, Google Pixel Buds launch, Moxie robot for kids, a new package tracking app, Peloton hits 23,000 live in one class, Adobe Spark free trial, Backdrops app makes it to iOS.
Listeners ask about Apple Watch notifications, budget friendly tablets, best editing apps, iPhone SE vs iPhone 11, how to forward calls on Android and more.
Apple Watch notifications
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204791
Google Pixel Buds launch
https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds
Budget friendly tablet
Moxie robot for kids
https://embodied.com/blogs/news/moxie-pioneer-mentor-program
Best editing apps
Package tracking app
Bowflex C6
https://www.bowflex.com/bikes/c6/100894.html
Adobe Spark free 60 days
https://blog.adobespark.com/2020/03/31/here-to-help-resources-for-navigating-challenging-times/
Backdrops wallpaper app
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backdrops.wallpapers
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Rich answers listener questions in a live radio-style call in format.
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Apple's new $399 iPhone, a look at the OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, TikTok introduces parental controls, Verizon gives teachers and nurses a monthly discount, Apple and Google partner on a system to slow coronavirus, Google creates a special section of the Play store for teacher-approved kids apps.
Listeners ask if Zoom is private, the best travel bluetooth speaker and more.
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A special edition of the show where only listener questions are answered.
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Zoom says it can do better when it comes to its new consumer user base; FBI tips for making sure your Zoom calls aren't hacked; Facebook launches desktop apps for Messenger video chat; Wyze lets you turn your security camera in to a makeshift webcam; Samsung brings S20 camera features to the S10 and Note 10; Snap brings fun camera lenses to video chat.
An interview with Steve Potash, CEO and founder of Overdrive, makers of the Libby app, which lets you read and listen to free books from the library on your devices and Kindle.
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Libby app
https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
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Verizon gives customers 15 gigabytes of extra data; T-Mobile gives customers two free months of YouTube Premium; SLING TV gives everyone free access to its popular bundle; Amazon deliveries are really delayed; YouTube streams in lower quality to save the internet; Google Podcasts comes to iOS.
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Rich & Meghan broadcast the show from their homes. Apple unveils a new iPad Pro with trackpad support; Apple unveils a less expensive MacBook Air with improved features; Movies make their way to home video faster than ever; creating custom Zoom backgrounds; the advantages of mesh WiFi networks; Sling TV has free programming; coronavirus freebies.
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Find out if items are in stock with websites including Markk, NowInStock.net, Google Shopping and BrickSeek; YouTube combats coronavirus misinformation; E3 and Overwatch video game events cancelled due to the outbreak.
Listeners ask about the best fitness trackers, Apple Watch Series 3 versus 5, linking a phone number for savings at Whole Foods and a $40 wireless plan.
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Markk emergency supply finder
https://www.getmarkk.com/emergencysupplyfinder#9.03/34.0468/-118.0347
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The impact of Coronavirus on the tech industry; Twitter tests its own version of Stories; AT&T TV explained; Apple $25 battery settlement; Alexa does severe weather alerts; Google Assistant can read web articles to you; Robocop style facial recognition for police departments.
Listeners ask about MacBook vs Chromebook; setting up a new computer from scratch versus a backup; backing up photos from a computer and smartphone; a mirror fitness device and avoiding spammy job solicitations.
Special guest Producer Bobby fills in for Producer Meghan
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Samsung's top of the line smartphone is having trouble keeping pictures and videos in focus; Firefox makes browsing more private; Netflix reveals top 10 lists for the first time ever; the Gif pronunciation debate is settled over peanut butter; Why bad guys in movies don't use iPhones and food delivery apps are the most expensive way to eat.
Listeners ask about meeting Rich in person, best antivirus software, dash cam recommendations, Roku versus Fire TV stick and background location privacy on iPhone apps.
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Links
Samsung is aware of focus issue on S20
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/26/21155255/samsung-galaxy-s20-camera-issues-update-promised
Firefox private browsing
Netflix top 10 lists
https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/see-whats-popular-on-netflix
Gif pronunciation debate
iPhone x bad guys
https://youtu.be/69GjaVWeGQM?t=169
Expensive food delivery apps
Rich's new favorite phone case
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Hands on with the Samsung S20 Ultra camera versus the iPhone; Apple considers letting users set default apps; Disney+ app makes its way to VIZIO TV's; Galaxy Z Flip is sold out; the cheapest cell phone plans available including an interview with Derek Ting of TextNow; assistive technologies for vision loss.
Listeners ask about recovering deleted files from a laptop, securing online accounts, iPad or Mac for a high school student, deleting photos from Google Photos and annoying animated GIFs.
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S20 Ultra Camera comparison
Apple default apps
Disney+ VIZIO
Cheap Cell Phone plans
https://ktla.com/2020/02/21/textnow-cheapest-cell-phone-calling-plans/
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A look at Samsung's latest smartphones including the S20 lineup and Z Flip foldable; Google gets groovy for Valentine's Day; Mac malware outpaces PCs for the first time; Siri can answer election questions.
Listeners ask questions about setting iPhone app defaults, upgrading to a Roku Ultra, equipment to start a podcast and whether 5G is just hype.
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Ring introduces a Control Center for easier management of privacy settings; Apple Watch tips and tricks; Google Maps turns 15; Google Photos lets strangers download other users' videos by accident.
Listeners ask about switching to a new wireless home internet provider, Apple Watch bands, the difference between Libby and Overdrive and creating ringtones for the iPhone.
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Ring Control Center
https://richontech.tv/2020/02/quick-tips/ring-privacy-dashboard-issues-concerns-adjust-settings/
Apple Watch Trade In
https://ww.9to5mac.com/2020/02/03/apple-bumps-apple-watch-trade-in-values/#
Apple Watch Tips
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MQHTkljOO/
Google Maps 15
https://www.blog.google/products/maps/maps-15th-birthday
Google Photos Mistake
https://mashable.com/article/google-photos-videos-glitch/
Starry Internet
Wander Internet
Libby App
https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
Ringtones for iPhone
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Google Nest thermostats can now detect HVAC issues; TextNow offers free calls and texts for a one time $10 fee; new iPhone app lets you record two cameras at once; Facebook debuts a tool to limit third party tracking; a Peloton style experience for less than half the price.
Listeners ask about redeeming Apple gift cards, spying on text messages, upgrading to Catalina, backing up photos and whether to upgrade a Windows 7 PC to Windows 10.
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Facebook Privacy Tool
https://richontech.tv/2020/01/quick-tips/stop-facebook-tracking-off-facebook-activity-tool/
Google Nest
https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9703429
TextNow
DoubleTake
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doubletake-by-filmic-pro/id1478041592?ls=1
Bowflex C6
https://www.bowflex.com/bikes/c6/100894.html
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How not to get your phone hacked like Jeff Bezos; Apple's less than secure iCloud encryption; the Smart Contact lenses of the future; a new earthquake app; Seattle allows voting by cellphone.
Listeners ask about changing the default search engine on their web browser, pop up ads on their phone, using Apple's family sharing features and two factor authentication for logging into a laptop.
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Mojo Vision
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7pBU1_l3OP/
QuakeAlertUSA Earthquake app
https://earlywarninglabs.com/mobile-app/
Reelgood App
Seattle Mobile Voting
Switch search engines
https://ktla.com/2020/01/22/private-search-engines-browsing/
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Google now lets you use an iPhone as a physical security key; HP might make printer ink cheaper; Google assistant gets some helpful new features; Verizon launches a privacy focused search site with some nifty tricks; Fitbit activates blood oxygen monitoring sensors in existing devices.
Listeners ask about the end of Windows 7, AirPods Pro issues, a way to export text messages to PDF, upgrading to a new TV and whether an app called Drivemode is recommended.
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Google iPhone Security Key
https://9to5google.com/2020/01/14/iphone-google-security-key/
Fitbit Oxygen Sensors
https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/15/fitbit-blood-oxygen-monitoring-before-apple-watch/
Verizon OneSearch
New Google Assistant Features
https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/ces-2020-google-assistant/
HP Cheaper Ink
https://www.techspot.com/news/83561-hp-might-start-making-ink-cartridges-more-affordable.html
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Recorded on the show floor at CES 2020 Las Vegas in Renovo's fully autonomous Chrysler Pacifica.
Rich & Meghan discuss Colgate's new toothbrush that tells you when you've actually cleaned your teeth; A ride in Qualcomm's self driving car; a Pizza making robot; LG's Veggie Growing Refrigerator; Fingerprint Door Lock; Arlo Pro 3 Wireless Floodlight Security Camera. Special Guest Renovo CEO Chris Heiser talks about the future of data collection in cars. Plus listener questions answered!
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Wyze explains what was and was not exposed in a large data breach; California's new online privacy law explained; Filing taxes for free should get easier; Amazon holiday shopping numbers; top journaling apps for 2020.
Listeners ask about Facebook's privacy notice, recycling old gadgets, dragging and dropping MP3 files onto an iPhone and recovering deleted text messages.
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Wyze Data Breach
https://forums.wyzecam.com/t/updated-12-30-19-data-leak-12-26-2019/79046
California Consumer Privacy Act
IRS Free File Reforms
Amazon Holiday Tidbits
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Visa warns about gas station card fraud; a new way to stream local OTA channels; best gadgets of the past 10 years; Instagram fights online bullying.
Listeners ask about the differences between a Chromebook and laptop; Android or iPhone and how to block annoying ads on an Android phone.
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Google protects your password better in Chrome; A processor change might actually make Android phones worse next year; iOS 13.3 adds even more helpful parental controls; You can now sell your house directly to Zillow; a fire safety device; Hue dimmer switch and an app that turns your iPhone into an old school iPod.
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Chrome Password Security:
https://www.blog.google/products/chrome/better-password-protections/
Snapdragon 865:
Pixel Features:
https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/more-helpful-pixel-features/
Sell to Zillow:
https://www.zillow.com/offers/
Apple Parental Controls:
https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/10/ios-13-3-whats-new-features-changes/
LifeDoor Fire Gadget:
https://ktla.com/2019/12/11/lifedoor-fire-safety-gadget-home-close-bedroom-door/
Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5wTYE9lKN5/
Rewound App
https://apps.apple.com/app/rewound-music-player/id1481219461
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An upcoming iPhone might ditch wired connectors completely; Google Photos gets a feature to help you send picture messages to friends and family; breaking down the FBI's smart TV warning; Mattress hackers; best apps of 2019.
Listeners ask about the best duplicate file finder programs, the best flip phone for seniors, Apple's credit card reporting to credit agencies, wireless charging pads versus power banks and the best Apple Watch for the gym.
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iPhone Rumor
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/12/05/kuo-iphone-without-lightning-connector-2021/
Google Photos feature
https://www.blog.google/products/photos/now-its-easier-to-share-everyday-moments-in-google-photos/
FBI Smart TV Warning
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/tech-tuesdaysmart-tvs
Mattress Hackers
Apple Best Apps 2019
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/12/apple-celebrates-the-best-apps-and-games-of-2019/
Duplicate file finder
https://www.softwarehow.com/best-duplicate-file-finder/
Flip phone for seniors
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/alcatel-go-flip-3
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How thieves are using Bluetooth scanning apps to target valuables in your car; my favorite Holiday Shopping tools; Fake Amazon reviews; Ford's new electric Mustang SUV; a website with details on original streaming programming.
Listeners ask about watching Disney+ on their older smart TV, a free streaming movie service through the library and the best methods for scanning documents to go paperless.
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Bluetooth thieves
https://www.wired.com/story/lasers-hack-amazon-echo-google-home/
ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner
Google Shopping price tracking
https://blog.google/products/shopping/find-best-prices-and-places-buy-google-shopping/
Facebook Ad Library
https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/
Fake Amazon Reviews
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nicolenguyen/her-amazon-purchases-are-real-the-reviews-are-fake
Streaming Originals Website
https://www.onlyonstreaming.com/
Ford Electric Mustang SUV
https://www.ford.com/suvs/mach-e/2021/
Free streaming service from the library
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The Razr flip phone comes back as an Android smartphone; Google enables an iMessage-style solution to all Android phones; A look at the Disney+ streaming service; Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro; Google Maps gets a handy feature for international travel; the Libby app for downloading free library books to your Kindle.
Listeners ask about getting free cloud storage, the best digital picture frame, how to edit their address book on a computer, whether AirPods Pro are still worth it and a phone to replace a Samsung device.
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Razr is back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SLVoNwglNo
Google's answer to iMessage
https://www.blog.google/products/rcs/upgrading-messaging-android-us-rcs/
Disney+
https://dtcimedia.disney.com/news/dtci-disney-plus-launch
Apple 16 inch MacBook Pro
http://earny.link/apple/AP7jFA
Google Maps Translate Feature
https://www.blog.google/products/maps/speak-easy-while-traveling/
Digital picture frame
https://store.google.com/us/product/google_nest_hub
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Hackers use lasers to silently command smart home devices; T-Mobile announces 5G will light up nationwide on December 6, along with a new $15 monthly plan; A device to help you uncover hidden cameras in Airbnbs; the glut of streaming services; DXOMARK reviews the iPhone 11 Pro camera.
Listeners ask about backing up iPhone photos using a flash drive, an app that helps you find lower car insurance rates, an inexpensive outdoor wireless security camera and which Android tablet is best.
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Show links:
Streaming services
https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/consumers-streamers-survey-1203393992/
T-Mobile announcements
https://www.t-mobile.com/news/supercharged-uncarrier-moves
Scout Hidden Camera Finder
https://www.spyguy.com/products/scout-hidden-camera-finder
Hackers using lasers to foil smart speakers
https://www.wired.com/story/lasers-hack-amazon-echo-google-home/
DXOmark iPhone 11 Pro Camera Review
https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-camera-review/
iPhone Photos to Flash Drive
https://photos.google.com/apps
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Photos/b?ie=UTF8&node=13234696011
https://www.sandisk.com/ixpand
https://ktla.com/2019/05/13/ibi-photo-manager-review/
App for lower car insurance
Outdoor wireless security camera
https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Blink-Outdoor-Security-included/dp/B07MN67BCR
Android tablet
https://www.amazon.com/Fire-HD-10/dp/B07KD6YDKC
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"Ears on" with Apple's new AirPods Pro noise cancelling headphones; Google Assistant gets SiriusXM stations; Sony shuts down PlayStation Vue streaming service; Spotify tests a kids app; Amazon Fresh is now included in Prime; Details on HBO Max; the Hottest Toys this holiday season.
Listeners ask about the best earbuds for a Pixel smartphone, if it's necessary to upgrade the iPhone 5 software, whether it's worth signing up for Nextdoor, finding a new home internet provider and the best early warning earthquake apps.
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An official Apple TV app comes to Amazon Fire TV; thoughts on Google Pixel 4 after a week of use; Verizon gifts unlimited customers Disney+; Ring and Nest get into the Halloween spirit; an Outback Steakhouse tests a high tech surveillance tool; Netflix won't work on older Roku devices after December 1 and cell phone lock pouches.
Listeners about about free tools to check their credit score, how to make a memorial video on a smartphone, how to project Netflix to a TV from a phone and whether automatic software updates are a good idea.
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Hands on with Google's latest gadgets including Pixel 4, Nest Mini and Pixelbook Go; Samsung readies a software patch to fix an issue where a random fingerprint can unlock the Galaxy S10; Amazon charges big bucks to be on its holiday toy list. Listeners ask about a Mac Mini vs an iMac, Fire Stick vs Apple TV, fingerprints vs face unlock, Spectrum's "free" speed increase and Infiniti Kloud storage.
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Instagram removes a "creeper" feature; taking a holoride VR ride in a car; the proper way to answer password security questions; new features in macOS Catalina; Tile's new locator lineup. Listeners ask questions about the Apple Watch, iPhone's Bedtime setting and what to do about iTunes going away.
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Microsoft introduces new Surface gadgets at an event in New York City and Google has new ways to help you protect your privacy. Callers ask about turning an old iMac into a second monitor, whether smartphone insurance is worth it and choosing between an older iPhone and a budget Samsung phone.
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Amazon announces details on no less than a dozen Alexa enabled gadgets; Ring makes its cheapest security camera yet; Ways to make your web browsing more private; details on Rich's new book with iPhone tips for iOS 13; Google Play has a new games subscription for $5 a month. Listeners ask about switching from Pixel to Samsung, whether the app Mobilio is safe, ideas for lightweight iPhone battery cases and the best GPS watch for kids with autism.
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Facebook unveils new Portal video chat devices, including a model for your TV; A look at the Nintendo Switch Lite; Alexa gets smart about the election; the popular Pocket Casts podcast app goes free; new features in iOS 13; a cool new Roku feature that lets you search by movie quotes. Listeners ask if they should upgrade their iPhone, a recommendation for the best screen protector, an app to track family members across Android & iOS and whether an Echo device is a good fit for a 90 year old.
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A roundup direct from Apple's event in Cupertino. Details on the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5 and 7th generation iPad. Hands on impressions and when iOS 13 will hit your current device. Plus, your burning Apple iPhone 11 questions answered!
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Facebook introduces a dating feature; Google adds a useful feature to the iPhone Gmail app; Roku unveils a new soundbar; Sonos has a portable outdoor speaker; Notable Android 10 features; Spectrum upgrades customers' internet speeds for free. Listeners ask about getting rid of spam email, a good online backup service, the security of fingerprint passcodes, whether Sony Android TV's spy on them and video chatting from an Android to an iPhone.
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Apple sends out invites for it's special event on September 10; Testing out Sprint 5G; Yelp gets more personalized; Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch; Apple apologies for Siri snafu. Listeners ask about the CamScanner app, the best VPNs, GPS luggage trackers and how virtual numbers work on the Apple Card.
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A rundown of expected new features on the iPhone 11; a review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10; Apple Card launches to everyone; Gmail adds autocorrect and grammar suggestions; Disney+ might not launch on Amazon Fire TV; Roku adds a Kids & Family section. Listeners ask about the best online sites to help write and publish a book, how to find a lost Apple Watch, satellite internet service and using a VPN for overseas travel.
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Google adjusts the software on Nest cameras so you can no longer turn off the status light; Smart ovens seem to have a mind of their own; British Airways tries in flight VR; AT&T and T-Mobile fight robocalls; Lime scooters now display on Google Maps. Listeners ask about the MacBook battery recall, Visible phone service, HomeKit security cameras and converting VHS to digital.
Special Guest (and my boss) Jason Ball joins us on the show. He is the News Director at KTLA-TV and host of the News Director's Office podcast.
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 10, a new smartwatch and a lightweight laptop with LTE; Disney teases a compelling streaming plan; Amazon has a music deal for students; Verizon's confusing new Unlimited plans and robot deliveries begin in Irvine. Listeners ask about a streaming TV deal that sounds too good to be true, a good note taking app, iPhone camera alternative and whether personal finance apps are safe.
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A free piece of trusted software called AdwCleaner can now detect and remove preinstalled software on your computer to speed it up; Android Auto gets a well-needed upgrade; Samsung unveils the Galaxy Tab S6 tablet to compete with the iPad Pro; Google reveals new hands free Pixel 4 capabilities; Vizio adds Apple AirPlay to older TVs; AT&T renames DIRECTV NOW. Listeners ask about a phone hotspot vs a dedicated hotspot, if the savings app Honey is any good, whether to buy the Photo Stick, smart plug recommendations and an alternative to Office 365.
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A new iPhone feature that will let you fix photos after you take them; Samsung says a "fixed" Galaxy Fold smartphone will launch in September; DoorDash changes the way tips work after uproar; Nintendo has a phantom Joy-Con issue; Flighty is a flight tracking app for travel geeks and the Costco membership card finally goes digital. Listeners ask if Fitbit is slurping up all of their data, what the best and safest email service is, a recommended app to send money and Google Assistant vs Alexa compared for smart home control.
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The privacy controversy surrounding FaceApp; Netflix loses subscribers in the U.S. for the first time in a long time; CES to allow sex toys at next year's show; Amazon Prime Day is a roaring success once again; a new service ensures you're never hit with subscription fees after a free trial ends; listeners ask about the best place to buy Apple laptops, Roku versus Amazon Fire TV, the best starter smartphone and a way to video chat with Mom.
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The first major earthquakes hit Southern California since the launch of an early warning app for people who live in Los Angeles. Robert de Groot of the USGS explains what went as planned and where there is room for improvement.
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FaceTime’s Creepy New Eye Contact Feature
Samsung announces details for the Note 10 launch event; WhatsApp drops support for older devices; How to tell if your favorite websites and services are really down; Amazon says it keeps Alexa voice recordings forever; the app to stream local channels for free; Clip on lenses for smartphones; a review of Walmart’s $64 tablet; Faxing with a VoIP phone line; FaceTime’s creepy new AR feature in iOS 13 and a walk down Walkman memory lane.
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How to set Google to auto-delete your search history; Prime Day details; Amazon turns Rite Aids into pickup centers; Visible's $40 Unlimited plan gets even better; a travel website for geeks; Ordering food with Google; an extra-strength Robocall blocking app; listeners ask about playing Harry Potter on older devices, getting a drone, deleting old accounts and whether to switch to iPhone to get an Apple Watch.
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An interview with Visible CEO Miguel Quiroga about the decision to lift the data speed cap on the company's $40 unlimited plan that runs on Verizon's network.
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Firewall is a new type of robocall blocking app: it only lets in callers in your contact list, everyone else is sent to voicemail.
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Facebook takes on crypto with its own currency; Apple teams with Best Buy for official repairs; Walmart lets you upgrade your phone online; Ring's new peephole cam; Avoiding hack attacks; Instagram's new way to help you recover your hacked account; playing the new Harry Potter Pokemon Go style game. Listeners ask about Venmo privacy, Apple Watch vs Fitbit, Kids tracking app for Android and a good reverse phone number lookup website.
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A visit to Shanghai, China for CES Asia 2019. Electronics on the show floor, along with impressions of China including the great firewall and censorship of Google and social media; a review of the Chinese rides hare app Didi; foreign food and a trip to a McDonald's to see the unique regional items on the menu; visiting Shanghai Disneyland; questions from listeners including Pandora vs Spotify, high tech water leak detection, removing a hijacking search toolbar, robocall scams and selling an iTunes gift card.
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Everything you need to know about upcoming changes to iTunes; new features coming soon to the iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV macOS; Amazon's new StyleSnap feature to help you shop for similar looking clothes; Spotify's new Pandora-lookalike app called Stations; questions from listeners on topics including the Surface Pro, Verizon alternatives, removing yourself from group messages and solving WiFi issues.
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Amazon unveils the Echo Show 5 with new privacy features; the new iPod touch; Whether you should stay away from Airport USB charging ports; iPhone trackers; what parents need to know about the YOLO app; VIZIO adds AirPlay 2 to existing TV sets; Apps to help you focus; Google Maps lets you see popular restaurant dishes; listeners ask questions about Apple Watch, best iPhone model for pictures, adding Bluetooth to a Samsung TV, WhatsApp and more.
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