How effective is Gemini Nano Banana for photo edits?

Rich mentioned you should take photos of your rental car from all four sides to avoid disputes over damage.

Rich mentioned his scanner project that sends files straight to Google Drive—convenient, but keep privacy in mind.

Rich mentioned TikTok will keep operating in the U.S. under new ownership and tighter security rules.

Rich mentioned Amazon Prime customers may be eligible for up to $51 back from an FTC settlement.

Rich mentioned Windows 10 support is ending, so users need to plan for an upgrade.

Dan Ackerman, Editor-in-Chief at Micro Center, will discuss Windows 10’s end of life, how to extend updates for another year, and when it makes sense to buy a new PC.

Mentioned the PC Health Check App.

Disney+ streaming prices are going up starting October 21, with increases of $2 to $3 per month.

Charles in the San Fernando Valley says he’s wondering if his iPhone 11 is still feasible to use. Rich mentioned yes, it can support iOS 26, though you might need to clear out some storage. He also recommended the Clever Cleaner app.

Kirk in Upland is wondering how to access an iPhone 8 he got from his late mom. Rich mentioned contacting Apple to remove the activation lock, and urged everyone to set up a legacy contact on Google, Facebook, or Apple.

ChatGPT is adding a new proactive feature called Pulse which delivers personalized updates each morning based on your past chats and data.

Rich got access to Alexa Plus and says the AI-enhanced assistant is much more helpful.

Lisa Jackson, Apple’s VP of Environment, will discuss Apple’s sustainability efforts.

Kirk in Upland is trying to download a photo stored on an old Nokia phone.

Christina in Monterey is wondering why Google is trying to verify that she’s over 18. Rich mentioned this page to check if your age is verified.

OnePlus announced the OnePlus 15 with its own camera technology instead of Hasselblad.

Rich mentioned there was an app called Neon that paid users to record calls to train AI — but it appears to have been shut down.

Visible is making its debut in-store at Best Buy.

Virginia in Utica is wondering if she should upgrade her laptop to a Windows or a Mac.

Krista Kowalczyk, author of Beyond the Storm, will share her latest photo scanning and preservation tips, plus insights from her new book.

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