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Retro Fever
POP | TECH | JAM - June 25, 2024 03:27 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsEl Kaiser and J.D. take a walk down a repaved Memory Lane on this installment of Pop Tech Jam, discussing the growing public interest in old 20th-century analog treasures like film cameras, vinyl records — and "X-Men" cartoons. Later in the show, El Kaiser reviews a pair of sleek wooden...
iOS 18 & Apple Intelligence
Rich On Tech - June 15, 2024 23:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich detailed new features coming soon to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence. Steve from Pittsburgh asked about eSIMs for international travel. Rich mentioned Airalo (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off), GigSky’s FREE 100 MB eSIM and Saily. Microsoft is delaying its AI Recall feature. Tony in Los Ang...
AI Heats Up
POP | TECH | JAM - June 10, 2024 16:12 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsEl Kaiser and J.D. discuss the Humane AI pin's public release and its flameout with critics and consumers. But there's no slowing the wave of AI-enhanced products hurtling into the world, so this week's episode ponders just a few of them — and the impact on life as we know it at the mom...
Google Pixel 8a Review & Unique Motion Sensor
Rich On Tech - June 09, 2024 01:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich mentioned two helpful travel sites in his Newsletter: PointsYeah allows you to search across multiple points and rewards programs at once for flights and hotels, and Turbli allows you to check the turbulence forecast for your flight. Rich says the Nothing Ear buds are excellent. Rich talk...
Google's AI Mishap & the Fitbit Ace LTE
Rich On Tech - June 01, 2024 23:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich discusses how Google’s new AI Overviews feature got out of control and how the company plans to improve it. Here’s the latest issue of Rich’s newsletter. Sign up using your email to get it in your inbox. Mark in Lomita asks about a dash cam under $200. Rich mentioned Nexar, Vantrue & VAVA...
Microsoft’s New CoPilot+ PCs & Windows Recall Feature
Rich On Tech - May 26, 2024 01:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich talked about going to Seattle for two Microsoft events. One focused on their new CoPilot+ PCs and the other was the Microsoft Build developer conference. Rich talked about the new Recall feature on Windows computers that remembers everything on your screen. Bill in Julian wants a printer ...
AI Wars, NFL on Netflix & Tech Accessibility
Rich On Tech - May 18, 2024 22:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich talks about the AI war between ChatGPT and Google. Manny in Covina wants to know how much an old computer textbook is worth. Netflix signed a three-year deal with the NFL; they’ll start by showing two games on Christmas Day 2024. Mark in San Diego is getting rid of DSL and wants to know ...
Apple's New iPads & A Free Cell Phone Plan
Rich On Tech - May 12, 2024 00:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich remembers his colleague Sam Rubin. Apple unveiled new iPads at an event called Let Loose. We saw new iPad Air and Pro models, a new Apple Pencil Pro, and updated Final Cut and Logic Pro apps. Jeff, in Fort Worth, Texas, is trying to connect LED lights that use 2.4 GHz to his Google Nest W...
Cloaked Calls & AI Checkouts
Rich On Tech - May 04, 2024 22:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich opens the mailbag to answer listener questions. Victor asked if Apple will introduce a new iPad Pro this year. Rich says Apple’s Let Loose event on May 7 is expected to unveil new models. Tish asks if she should use AT&T Internet Air or Spectrum Fiber at 1 gigabit speed. Michael, who is ...
Faster Wi-Fi on Planes & What to Do When Your Personal Info Is Leaked
Rich On Tech - April 27, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich talked about his experience using high-speed Starlink internet on Hawaiian Airlines. Perry in Glendale needs help with his Outlook. Rich says to check the Spectrum settings here. Ryan Ozawa, Native Hawaiian tech journalist and publisher of the Hawaii Bulletin, will talk about the startup ...
Self-Driving Cars & Dark Web Privacy Protection Tips
Rich On Tech - April 20, 2024 23:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich discusses the current state of self-driving and autonomous cars. Rick in Manhattan Beach wants a way to get music onto his iPod Shuffle. Rich recommended WALTR Pro. On Windows, try CopyTrans Manager. China has ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads, Signal and Telegram from the App Sto...
Protecting Your Job From Automation & Amazing AI Voice Notes App
Rich On Tech - April 13, 2024 22:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich discusses how we are automating jobs out of existence and the secret to keeping yours. Chuck, in Pasadena, visited a robot that made a burger chain called Cali Express. Here’s my original video on Flippy, the burger-flipping robot. The Roku hack is worse than expected. The company says it...
Handy Websites & Pros and Cons of Smartphone Insurance
Rich On Tech - April 07, 2024 04:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsEpisode Summary: In this episode, Rich DeMuro shares a variety of useful websites, apps, and tech tips to make life easier and more secure. He discusses the importance of online privacy and security, offers advice on smartphone insurance, and explores the challenges and benefits of transitionin...
Major AT&T Data Breach Details & Gmail Turns 20
Rich On Tech - March 30, 2024 23:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsTopics covered: 1. Gmail has turned 20 years old and has evolved significantly since its launch on April 1, 2004. 2. AT&T has announced a massive data breach affecting 7.6 million current customers and 65.4 million former customers, with personal information like social security numbers expose...
Apple's Antitrust Woes & How DoNotPay Uses AI to Help Consumers Fight Back
Rich On Tech - March 23, 2024 23:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich explains the antitrust case against Apple. Tammi asks why Meta’s Messenger is asking her to set up a 6-digit PIN. Rich attends the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference to learn about assistive technologies for the disability community. InnoCaption. Caption Call. Vibio. PlayStation Access ...
Apple's Antitrust Woes & How DoNotPay Uses AI to Help Consumers Fight Back
Rich On Tech - March 23, 2024 23:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich explains the antitrust case against Apple. Tammi asks why Meta’s Messenger is asking her to set up a 6-digit PIN. Rich attends the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference to learn about assistive technologies for the disability community. InnoCaption. Caption Call. Vibio. PlayStatio...
How Your Phone Spies on You & WiFi 7 Explained
Rich On Tech - March 16, 2024 22:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratings63 - 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, Instag...
Apple Vision Pro Thoughts & App To Clean Up iPhone
Rich On Tech - March 10, 2024 00:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 Gui...
Travel Booking Hacks & Make an Old Laptop New Again
Rich On Tech - March 03, 2024 00:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 wi...
Best Web Browsers to Protect Your Privacy & Preventing Payment Card Fraud
Rich On Tech - February 25, 2024 02:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 Massachuset...
Checking for Personal Data on the Dark Web & Managing iCloud Storage
Rich On Tech - February 17, 2024 23:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 t...
Chicago Auto Show EVs & Stopping Your TV from Spying
Rich On Tech - February 11, 2024 03:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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...
Apple Vision Pro Goes on Sale & Protecting Your Online Privacy
Rich On Tech - February 04, 2024 00:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 tal...
OnePlus 12 Smartphone & Mother of All Data Breaches
Rich On Tech - January 28, 2024 02:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 phon...
Samsung S24 lineup, Apple Vision Pro & Top TV Picks
Rich On Tech - January 21, 2024 00:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 an...
Best of CES 2024 & Bitcoin Explained
Rich On Tech - January 14, 2024 01:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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...
Facebook intros "link history" tracking & are cheaper cell phone plans worth it?
Rich On Tech - January 07, 2024 00:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 want...
Last show of 2023: Listener Questions & Feedback
Rich On Tech - December 31, 2023 00:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 m...
Preventing Tech Headaches & Configuring Emergency Contacts
Rich On Tech - December 24, 2023 00:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 chann...
Tech Nostalgia & eBay Selling Secrets Revealed
Rich On Tech - December 17, 2023 00:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRich 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 ...
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