Travel Tips, Online Privacy & Nintendo Switch 2 Preview
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Guarding Privacy in Retail Promotions
This chapter explores the challenges of sharing personal information in retail settings, particularly for promotions. It highlights the use of cloaked email addresses and phone numbers as a tech-savvy solution to maintain privacy while avoiding spam and unwanted follow-ups from salespeople.
Rich shares tips for avoiding pricey roaming charges when traveling abroad.
The AirFly Pro 2 lets you use your Bluetooth headphones with in-flight screens. A simple adapter that makes travel more comfortable.
Lynn in Murrieta is asking why AT&T is ending email-to-text. The service shuts down in June because presumably not many people are using the feature anymore.
Rich also mentioned three easy ways for exchanging files cross platform including LocalSend, FilePizza and PairDrop.
Matt Swider from TheShortcut.com joins to talk about his hands-on time with the Nintendo Switch 2 — what’s new, what’s improved, and whether it’s worth the wait.
Katie in Garden Grove asks about translation earbuds. Rich suggests TimeKettle M3 and Google Pixel Buds for real-time translation.
TikTok gets another 75-day extension as U.S. pushes deadline on a potential ban.
Rich shares free ways to remove your personal info from the internet.
Ludi in Long Beach reports mysterious files clogging his iCloud storage. Rich suggests checking for hidden files and old backups to free up space.
Kyle in Riverside asks if there’s a way to have the iPhone automatically respond to all incoming text messages.
Zelle is discontinuing its standalone app due to low usage, with less than 2% of transactions occurring through it. Users can continue using Zelle through their bank’s app without any action required.
Rob in Los Angeles is locked out of his Microsoft account from repeated sign-in attempts. Rich says reset your password, turn on 2FA, and sign out everywhere.
Cloaked Co-founder and CEO Arjun Bhatnagar will join Rich to share tips and insights on protecting your personal information and online privacy.
Want an eye-opening experience? Dial 1-855-75-CLOAK (1-855-752-5625) and you’ll hear how much of your personal data is out there.
ChatGPT is free for college students through the end of May.
Rich likes the Amazfit Bip 6 smartwatch—plenty of features for just $80.
Rich’s son Parker calls in with his take on the new Minecraft movie. A kid’s honest review.
Jacqueline in Michigan asks how to move iPhone photos to Android. Rich recommends using Google Photos.
Sergio is vision impaired and looking for assistive glasses. Rich mentions Envision, OrCam, IrisVision, eSight and the $350 Ray-Ban Metas. He also suggests trying the OKO app for street crossing.
Joel Santo Domingo of Wirecutter breaks down mesh networking—what it is, why it matters, and the best systems to buy. His top choice: Eero 6.
Roblox has new tools for parental controls.
Rich says the AirFly Pro 2 is a travel must-have. Lets you use Bluetooth headphones with in-flight entertainment.
Rich On Tech Episode 116 - April 5, 2025
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