Rich reviewed The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas and explained how AI was used to reimagine the classic film.

Tim called in about a friend whose phone was allegedly hacked multiple times. Rich explained that’s unlikely, but advised changing major account passwords and enabling two-factor authentication for Apple, Google, and social media.

Mentioned: Proton Authenticator

Philip Jones, Technical Editor & Lead Reviewer at Projector Reviews, will explain what to look for when buying a projector.

He also mentioned premium models like the Epson QL7000, JVC DLA-NZ900, and Sony Bravia Projector 9, along with budget picks such as the Yaber V12 and Epson EpiqVision CO-W01.

Rich highlighted Clever Cleaner, a free app that helps clear iPhone storage by removing similar photos, large videos, and other clutter.

For cleaning up photo clutter, Rich suggested Files by Google for Android, Gemini for Mac, and Duplicate Photos Fixer for Windows/Mac. For Google Cloud, go to one.google.com

Apple announced a September 9 “Awe Dropping” event, where it’s expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new thin and light model likely called the Air.

Jefferson Graham, host of the Photowalks travel photography show, will share his favorite tips for capturing better shots on the go — plus his latest tech advice for travelers.

Jeff recommended knowing iCloud.com/find and android.com/find for lost phones, and said Graeter’s in Cincinnati is the best ice cream he’s had out of 120 spots worldwide.

Margie in Fullerton asked about free tools for animation and AI, and Rich suggested Adobe Express, Animaker, Google’s Veo and Flow, plus ElevenLabs for audio.

John in Moorpark had issues with his AT&T router; Rich suggested calling AT&T for a fix, or trying 5G wireless from T-Mobile/Verizon, and checking the Speedtest ISP site for other local options.

Ed in Rialto asked about voice-to-text for Windows, and Rich recommended Wispr Flow, calling it life-changing, and also mentioned Gmail’s “Help Me Write” feature.

Verizon is trying to reinvent the home phone with a new feature called Family Line which rings up to five smartphones at once.

Jim in Sherman Oaks asked about hotspot security, and Rich explained it’s generally safe if you use a strong password and WPA3 encryption.

Scott Aaronson, professor at UT Austin and director of the Quantum Information Center, will explain the basics of quantum computing.

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