Rich says Amazon will unveil a new AI-powered Alexa at an event in New York City on February 26.

Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new invite app. You’ll need an iCloud+ subscription and an iPhone to send invites, but anyone can RSVP—even non-Apple users.

Diana asks for an app to repurpose an old phone. Rich recommends Alfred Camera for easy live monitoring and motion detection.

Did you know Microsoft has a free app called PC Manager? It helps clean and optimize your system. Just be sure to download the official version to avoid imitators.

Rich’s mom stopped by to talk NYC, New Jersey, and share some advice for his show.

Mark asks if he needs a subscription to run his Orbi mesh network. Rich says no—it works without one, but some features (like security and parental controls) require a paid plan.

According to Chris Hoffmann of the Windows Intelligence newsletter, Windscribe and Proton VPN are two great free VPN options.

Katie wants a simple, free website to merge two wedding songs into one clip. Rich recommends Audiomass—a free, easy-to-use online audio editor.

Skip from Aurora asks which headphones are best for flying and if he needs an adapter. Rich recommends Sony, Bose, and Sonos Ace for noise cancellation and comfort. For in-flight entertainment, the AirFly adapter lets you use Bluetooth headphones with the plane’s audio system.

Researchers have discovered security vulnerabilities in the DeepSeek iOS app—raising concerns about user data and privacy.

Adam asks if he should replace a flash drive that gave him an error message. Rich says yes—once a drive shows errors, it’s unreliable and could fail completely. Backup important files and get a new one.

Google Maps celebrates 20 years of navigation, real-time traffic, and Street View.

📱 Joanna Stern, Personal Tech Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, discusses the latest in technology!

Ron in Palm Springs says Word is proofreading everything in Spanish. Rich suggests checking the language settings under Review > Language > Set Proofing Language to switch back to English.

iPhone 7 owners who filed a class action claim for “Loop Disease” are receiving payments up to $349.

Want a free office suite? LibreOffice has a new update with a polished UI and better compatibility with Microsoft documents.

Rick in West Hills asks if he should pay for more iCloud storage or move photos to his computer. Rich also mentioned the Amazon Photos app with unlimited storage for Prime members.

Finally! Truecaller now offers real-time caller ID and spam blocking on iPhone—but you’ll need a paid subscription to use it.

Rosebud is a powerful AI-driven journaling app that learns about you and provides insights into your life over time.

Kathy in Pittsburgh wants to replace her aging Windows 8 PC with a tablet—but not an iPad. Rich suggests the Samsung Tab S9.

📱 YouTuber Jimmy Is Promo shares top-notch tips, tricks, and reviews for Samsung users.

Rich is loving the new Opera Air web browser with its fresh look, break reminders, and background beats to help you focus or stay creative.

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