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Rich On Tech

425 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 337 ratings

TV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions.

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How Your Phone Spies on You & WiFi 7 Explained

March 16, 2024 22:27 - 1 hour - 100 MB

63 - March 16, 2024 Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Links may be affiliate. RichOnTech.tv Sign up for the Rich on Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about how much data our phon...

Apple Vision Pro Thoughts & App To Clean Up iPhone

March 10, 2024 00:10 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

Rich talks about his initial experiences with the Apple Vision Pro. Once again, there is talk of a TikTok ban in the U.S. Janice in Redondo Beach hates the update on the Apple Watch and wants to know if she can go back. It’s not easy, but Rich recommends checking out the very thorough User Guide Apple publishes for its products. Open the Books app and search product + user guide and look for the guides published by Apple. Jose Briones is a “digital minimalist” and runs a website ...

Travel Booking Hacks & Make an Old Laptop New Again

March 03, 2024 00:27 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

Rich talks about how he books his travel, including his tips and tricks for finding the cheapest flights and best hotels. Benjamin in Pacific Palisades wants to know if he should upgrade his DSL connection to fiber. Netflix is no longer allowing existing customers to pay through Apple, they will need to provide a credit or debit card directly through the Netflix website. Kate Kozuch, managing editor at Tom’s Guide, joined to talk all things Mobile World Congress. John in Carlsba...

Best Web Browsers to Protect Your Privacy & Preventing Payment Card Fraud

February 25, 2024 02:30 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

Rich talked about the AT&T outage and the healthcare hack this week, and how it got him to thinking about having a backup plan. International authorities busted a major ransomware hacking group called LockBit and released free software to help victims unlock their files. Thurman in Massachusetts wants an alternative to the Thunderbird email app. Rich recommends checking out a website called AlternativeTo.net. Bill in San Diego wants to retrieve text messages from his deceased sis...

Checking for Personal Data on the Dark Web & Managing iCloud Storage

February 17, 2024 23:27 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Rich talks about helping out a colleague get his computer back up and running. It took longer than he expected and Disk Drill was a savior. Cam in Los Angeles wants to know about how to find their information on the Dark Web. Rich mentioned Hayley Kaplan for investigations, but also mentioned tools including Google’s Results About You, Google One Dark Web Monitoring and Mozilla Monitor, which he’s tried. Other resources include https://haveibeenpwned.com/, Experian and Norton. Peo...

Chicago Auto Show EVs & Stopping Your TV from Spying

February 11, 2024 03:06 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

Rich talked about going to Chicago for the Auto Show and how it’s great to see the auto revolution in person. See his highlights here. He mentioned a company called Emergency Safety Solutions that is trying to eliminate disabled vehicle crashes. He also mentioned upgrading his TV for the Super Bowl and recommends going OLED if you can. Also, he discovered modern TVs are spying on you with a feature called Automatic Content Recognition. Google the manufacturer of your TV along with...

Apple Vision Pro Goes on Sale & Protecting Your Online Privacy

February 04, 2024 00:58 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

Rich discusses the launch of the Apple Vision Pro. Fred emailed to ask about the best TV’s to buy if you’re upgrading for the Super Bowl. Spencer in Charlotte, NC shared some recommendations on how to enjoy the upcoming solar eclipse and protect your eyes. Scott Stein of CNET will join to talk about his experience using Apple Vision Pro. Sean in Palmdale bought a smart light system and it won’t work with eero. Amazon and iRobot agree to terminate their $1.7 acquisition deal. S...

OnePlus 12 Smartphone & Mother of All Data Breaches

January 28, 2024 02:27 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

Rich talked about the ramifications of switching his SIM into the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in order to really test it. He loves the powerful nature of the phone - the screen, antennas and even the software - but the Apple ecosystem is tough to shake. His MagSafe chargers don’t work with the phone and the people he texts with are commenting about the green bubble. Overall, the phone is excellent, it just needs a bit of software update polish for the camera. Jim in Claremont, CA aske...

Samsung S24 lineup, Apple Vision Pro & Top TV Picks

January 21, 2024 00:06 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

Rich talked about going to San Jose for Samsung Unpacked to unveil the Galaxy S24 lineup. See the colors of the S24 Ultra here. Learn more about the phones here. Rich loves the new Google Circle to Search feature on Android phones, coming first to S24 series and Pixel 8 series on January 31 and later on the S23 series. Watch a demo of the Circle to Search feature. Terry in Seal Beach wants to know if his text messages will still come through even if he takes the SIM out of his p...

Best of CES 2024 & Bitcoin Explained

January 14, 2024 01:42 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

Rich talked about CES 2024 and how it is back in a big way. The latest numbers say there are 135,000 visitors from 40 countries and 4000+ exhibitors to see. Rich has posted his highlights here. Gary Shapiro, President and CEO at the Consumer Technology Association talks CES 2024. You can watch Rich’s CES TV segments below: CES 2024: Transparent TVs, fingerprint locks, robots CES 2024: smarter cars and a self-docking boat CES 2024: TVs and smart glasses everywhere CES 2024: AI ...

Facebook intros "link history" tracking & are cheaper cell phone plans worth it?

January 07, 2024 00:53 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

Rich takes a trip down CES memory lane with some of his favorite viral moments. First CES 2006 with CNET Laundry folding machine, CES 2019 AI-powered pizza machine, CES 2020 Rich hosts digital CES 2021 Humanoid robot CES 2022 Ring Car Cam and Drone, CES 2023 Thurman in Winchester, MA wants to know if an MVNO discount cell service is worth it or reliable. Rich says to check WhistleOut to compare. Some Verizon customers are getting an email about a class action settlement due ...

Last show of 2023: Listener Questions & Feedback

December 31, 2023 00:23 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Rich opens the mailbag for the show to answer listener questions and share feedback, reflecting on a full year of the show. Portions of the show are best of. Interviews: Ember smart baby bottle Larissa May #halfthestory project Google Pixel Arc electric boat Farmer's Fridge salad vending machine 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 Premier...

Preventing Tech Headaches & Configuring Emergency Contacts

December 24, 2023 00:52 - 1 hour - 95 MB

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 Te...

Tech Nostalgia & eBay Selling Secrets Revealed

December 17, 2023 00:49 - 1 hour - 100 MB

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 n...

iMessage Almost Comes to Android & Google Maps Navigation Hack

December 10, 2023 00:04 - 1 hour - 101 MB

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 ...

Rich's Holiday Gift Picks & Removing Duplicate Pictures

December 02, 2023 23:46 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

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 op...

Rich's Favorite Apps & Best Portable Battery Chargers

November 26, 2023 01:46 - 1 hour - 102 MB

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...

Emergency phone setup & smart holiday shopping

November 18, 2023 23:17 - 1 hour - 99.8 MB

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 dup...

Wearable AI assistant & end of an era for Chuck E. Cheese animatronics

November 11, 2023 23:51 - 1 hour - 101 MB

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 & Learn...

Mint alternatives & avoiding online selling scams

November 04, 2023 22:58 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

044 - November 4, 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. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich talked about how he noticed his Halloween low light photos are getting better ove...

How to avoid malware & best password managers

October 29, 2023 00:37 - 1 hour - 100 MB

043 - October 28, 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. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich talked about how the concert going experience has been modernized by technology i...

OnePlus Open foldable phone & cybersecurity tips

October 22, 2023 01:10 - 1 hour - 100 MB

042 - October 21, 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. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich talks about his experience renting a Tesla. Bottom line: it’s a ton of fun to ren...

Hands on with Pixel 8 phones & VPNs explained

October 08, 2023 00:46 - 1 hour - 100 MB

040 - October 7, 2023 - Wiki Page Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich discusses the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, new AI camera f...

How to get the best Wi-Fi signal

September 30, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 99 MB

039 - September 30, 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. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich On Tech Show Wiki Rich recapped his top-secret trip to NYC. He has been compar...

Alexa gets AI skills

September 24, 2023 00:23 - 1 hour - 99.8 MB

038 - September 23, 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. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich mentioned that the iPhone 15 is now available. Amazon announced that Alexa is g...

Lightning strikes: iPhone goes USB-C!

September 17, 2023 00:55 - 1 hour - 96.7 MB

037 - September 16, 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. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv GUESTS: Lisa Eadicicco - CNET Marc Saltzman - USA Today columnist Rich talked abo...

Your car is spying on you

September 10, 2023 00:50 - 1 hour - 101 MB

September 9, 2023 (Episode 36) Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv GUESTS: Rich talked about all the upcoming tech events in the next few months...

Visiting Europe's biggest tech show

September 03, 2023 19:39 - 1 hour - 100 MB

September 2, 2023 (Episode 35) Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich talks about this trip to Berlin for IFA 2023. Highlights here. He also t...

eSIM explained

August 27, 2023 01:42 - 1 hour - 101 MB

August 26, 2023 (Episode 34) Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich talks about Bob Barker’s passing and his memories of being on The P...

Survival Tech

August 20, 2023 00:33 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

August 19, 2023 (Episode 33) Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! RichOnTech.tv Rich talked about emergency preparedness. Rich likes an app called Weath...

Find scenic spots on Google Maps

August 13, 2023 01:10 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

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 name...

Avoid tech support scams

August 06, 2023 01:02 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

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 p...

Attending Samsung's event in South Korea

July 30, 2023 00:27 - 1 hour - 101 MB

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 @ Sa...

Which note taking app to use?

July 22, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 100 MB

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 sh...

Nothing Phone is actually something

July 15, 2023 22:57 - 1 hour - 101 MB

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 hi...

027 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 8, 2023

July 09, 2023 00:33 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

Follow Rich! 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 throug...

026 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 1, 2023

July 02, 2023 05:45 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

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...

025 Rich on Tech Radio Show - June 24, 2023

June 24, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

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...

024 Rich on Tech Radio Show - June 17, 2023

June 18, 2023 01:38 - 1 hour - 93 MB

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...

023 Rich on Tech Radio Show - June 10, 2023

June 11, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 101 MB

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...

022 Rich on Tech Radio Show - June 3, 2023

June 03, 2023 23:53 - 1 hour - 103 MB

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 phone...

021 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 27, 2023

May 28, 2023 00:28 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

Follow Rich: richontech.tv 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 Centra...

020 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 20, 2023

May 20, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 102 MB

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 ...

019 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 13, 2023

May 14, 2023 14:25 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Follow Rich on Instagram! 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. To...

018 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 6, 2023

May 07, 2023 00:42 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Follow Rich! RichOnTech.tv 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 transp...

017 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 29, 2023

April 30, 2023 00:51 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Follow Rich: RichOnTech.tv 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...

016 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 22, 2023

April 22, 2023 23:55 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Follow Rich! @richontech 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 bre...

015 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 15, 2023

April 16, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 102 MB

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 ...

014 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 8, 2023

April 09, 2023 00:09 - 1 hour - 102 MB

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 Toas...

013 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 1, 2023

April 02, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 102 MB

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 wi...

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