Rich On Tech
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsTV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions.
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020 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 103 MBRich 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 futur...
020 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 102 MBRich 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 MBFollow 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. Tom emailed...
018 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 6, 2023
May 07, 2023 00:42 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBFollow 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 transportation ...
017 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 29, 2023
April 30, 2023 00:51 - 1 hour - 103 MBFollow 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 email ac...
016 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 22, 2023
April 22, 2023 23:55 - 1 hour - 102 MBFollow 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 breaks down ...
015 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 15, 2023
April 16, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 103 MBRich 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 sho...
014 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 8, 2023
April 09, 2023 00:09 - 1 hour - 102 MBRich 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 handhel...
013 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 1, 2023
April 02, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 103 MBRich 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 s...
012 Rich on Tech Radio Show - March 25, 2023
March 26, 2023 05:23 - 1 hour - 100 MBRich 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...
011 Rich on Tech Radio Show - March 18, 2023
March 19, 2023 00:48 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBT-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; Goog...
010 Rich on Tech Radio Show - March 11, 2023
March 12, 2023 01:12 - 1 hour - 103 MBSilicon 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; ho...
009 Rich on Tech Radio Show - March 4, 2023
March 05, 2023 22:47 - 1 hour - 103 MBRich 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 ...
008 Rich on Tech Radio Show - February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023 23:41 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBUseful 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 App...
007 Rich on Tech Radio Show - February 18, 2023
February 19, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBBing 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. Follow Rich! richontech.tv See Privacy Policy at https:/...
006 Rich on Tech Radio Show - February 11, 2023
February 12, 2023 13:38 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBA 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 in...
005 Rich on Tech Radio Show - February 4, 2023
February 05, 2023 15:56 - 1 hour - 102 MBA 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 alternati...
Rich On Tech Radio Show 004 - January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBTaking 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. Host Rich DeMuro is the ...
Rich On Tech Radio Show 003 - January 21, 2023
January 22, 2023 00:25 - 1 hour - 101 MBRich 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. Rich on Tech Radio show airs Saturdays from 1...
Rich On Tech Radio Show 002 - January 14, 2023
January 16, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 102 MBRich 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. Rich on Tech Radio show airs Saturdays from 11 ...
Rich On Tech Radio Show 001 - January 7, 2023
January 08, 2023 15:07 - 1 hour - 101 MBRich 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. ...
The trick to answering security questions
December 23, 2022 17:32 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBLastPass 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 t...
Black Friday Shopping Tips
November 23, 2022 20:36 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBBlack 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe
Bad week for Twitter, Meta and FTX
November 12, 2022 02:39 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBTwitter 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. Follow Rich! richontech.tv See Privacy Poli...
Amazon's $100 tablet vs iPad
October 28, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBElon 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. Links richontech.tv YouTube raises prices Apple raises ...
Hands on with Google Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 phones
October 07, 2022 16:27 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBHands 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 broad...
Amazon wants to track your sleep
September 30, 2022 16:51 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBAmazon'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 ...
Google Photos becomes TikTok for your memories
September 16, 2022 21:11 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBThoughts 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. Follow Rich! richontech.tv See Privacy Policy at htt...
iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Pro Hands-on Impressions
September 09, 2022 20:13 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBHands 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. Follow Rich! Instagram Twitter Facebook Apple...
Instagram location warning breaks the Internet
August 26, 2022 18:04 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBExplaining 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 ho...
If you use a VPN on iOS, make sure to do this first
August 19, 2022 01:59 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBA 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. Links Follow Rich on Instagr...
Samsung hopes you'll flip over latest foldables
August 12, 2022 17:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBDetails 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 comp...
Best Buy tests a smaller format store
July 29, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBest 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 th...
Google Pixel 6a gives a lot for less
July 22, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBReview 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. richonte...
Surprisingly good $40 earbuds
July 08, 2022 16:35 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBApple 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 ...
Useful travel tips and gadgets
July 01, 2022 16:49 - 57 minutes - 53 MBAmazon 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,...
Thoughts on Apple's WWDC 22 (I went)
June 10, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBA 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. Follow Rich: RichOnTech.tv iOS 16 macOS Ventura New MacBook Air iPadOS 16 watchOS 9 My KTLA Segments on WWDC: Announcem...
Amazon opens a clothing store
June 03, 2022 19:57 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBA 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 t...
DuckDuckGo not as private as you might think
May 26, 2022 22:27 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBResearcher 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; whe...
How hackers get your password
May 20, 2022 18:42 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBVerizon 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 pictu...
Google's incredible new cheap airfare tool
May 06, 2022 23:25 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBTwitter 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 inter...
Snap's Pixie drone is ready for your closeup
April 28, 2022 22:57 - 59 minutes - 55 MBElon 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. Live callers are back with a variety of questions! Follow Rich! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Don't fall for these common email scams
April 21, 2022 19:59 - 1 hour - 58 MBRevisiting 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. Follow Rich RichOnTech.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Mute might not be what you think on video chat apps
April 14, 2022 22:44 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBElon 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 be...
Disney gets the tech treatment
April 07, 2022 21:19 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBElon 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe
Instagram sort of brings back the original feed
March 25, 2022 23:03 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBEuropean 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. Follow Rich! richontech.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
Netflix nicely cracks down on password sharing
March 18, 2022 21:57 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBVolvo 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on T...
Apple goes green
March 11, 2022 14:21 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBA 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 a...
Tech comes down hard on Russia
March 04, 2022 11:52 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBTech 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 U...
Google breathes new life into old computers
February 18, 2022 21:47 - 55 minutes - 51 MBSony 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 recommendat...