Apple's New iPads & A Free Cell Phone Plan

May 12, 2024

Chris Sheldrick, creator of What3words, explains how to share exact locations with simple words. Apple unveils new iPads and tech updates. Samsung introduces AI features to more devices. Tips on parental controls, universal remotes, and securing social media accounts. Discussion on carrier data tracking, two-factor authentication, and VPNs.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Apple's New iPads and Tech Updates

02:04 • 21min

Innovative Concept of Three-Word Addresses and its Adoption Across Various Sectors

23:09 • 4min

Managing TV Channel Restrictions and Universal Remotes

26:53 • 16min

Exploring Samsung Galaxy S24 Features and AI Integration

42:30 • 18min

Data Privacy, Two-Factor Authentication, and VPNs

01:00:45 • 4min

VPN Importance and Mobile Carriers

01:04:33 • 7min

Tech Mishap with Mom's Phone & New Google Services

01:11:27 • 6min

Exploring Features of a New Phone and Dealing with Phone Hacking

01:17:54 • 5min

Exploring Smartwatch Functionality Without Phone Connectivity

01:22:46 • 4min

Exploring 5G Home Internet Services and AI-Assisted Travel Experiences

01:27:01 • 18min

Rich 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 Wifi.Chris Sheldrick, creator of the app What3words, will explain how to use it to tell someone your exact location using simple words.Samsung is rolling out Galaxy AI features to more devices, including the S22 Series, the Z Flip 4, the Z Fold4, and Tab S8.John in Lake Forest and his Mom is addicted to home shopping channels. Is there is a way to restrict them. Rich says to check parental controls on the device.Serphane in Studio City wants a TV with dedicated bright and dim buttons. Rich says a universal remote might do the trick to quickly change the settings.Marcel in Brooklyn wants to know how to lock down his social media accounts like Instagram. Rich recommends being aware of scam messages trying to hijack your password and turning on two-factor authentication using an app.Craig in Iowa wants to know how to find the AI features on his Samsung S24 phone.Brad in West Los Angeles wants to know how to connect the iPhone 15 in Europe.WSJ says T-Mobile and Verizon are in talks to split up U.S. Cellular towers and spectrum.Eli Blumenthal of CNET joined to explain how your cell phone carrier tracks you and how to change that.Rich in Colorado Springs wants to know when to use a VPN.Linda in Burbank wants to know what will happen to the MVNO carriers when there are just three big networks in the United States.Rich talked about Moms and technology, 47% own a smartwatch, 43% listen to a podcast weekly and spend an average of 4 hours and 4 minutes online daily.Textnow has an interesting new plan called Free Essential Data, which gives you free access to text, talk, and essential data for email, maps, and rideshare apps.Google unveils the Pixel 8a for $500 and it gets seven years of software updates.Olga...

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