Rich's Holiday Gift Picks & Removing Duplicate Pictures
Dec 2, 2023
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Steve Tcherchian talks about NameDrop, FaceID security, physical phone security, and open WiFi networks. Rich shares his holiday gift picks. They discuss turning off read receipts, giving out iPhone serial numbers, and removing duplicate photos. They troubleshoot voicemail and text message sound issues. They mention a new feature on WhatsApp and Apple and Google's best apps of 2023. Scott Knapp will talk about avoiding holiday shopping scams.
Beware of holiday shopping scams targeting Amazon users with impersonation, order confirmation, and prime membership scams.
Double-check the validity of any suspicious communication by visiting the official website or app directly.
Amazon's Black Friday Cyber Monday event was a huge success, with customers purchasing over 1 billion items and saving 70% more compared to the previous year.
Explore Amazon's Top 100-ish Gift Picks for inspiration and options across various categories.
Coop offers an effortless way for anyone with a backyard to raise chickens, providing features like automatic doors, camera systems, and easy cleaning options.
Deep dives
Common Holiday Shopping Scams on Amazon
During the holiday shopping season, scammers often target Amazon users with impersonation scams, order confirmation scams, and prime membership scams. These scams involve sending emails or notifications that claim there is a problem with an Amazon order, account, or membership. The goal is to trick users into providing personal information or payment details. It's important to be vigilant and double-check any suspicious communications by directly visiting the Amazon website or contacting Amazon customer service through official channels.
Protecting Yourself from Scams
To protect yourself from scams, it's essential to pause and think before clicking on questionable links or responding to unexpected communications. Double-check the validity of the message by visiting the official website or app of the company directly. Don't provide personal information or payment details unless you are certain of the legitimacy of the communication. Be cautious when opening attachments or clicking on links in emails, especially if they prompt you to take immediate action or provide sensitive information.
Amazon's Black Friday Cyber Monday Event
Amazon's Black Friday Cyber Monday event was a tremendous success, with customers purchasing over 1 billion items during the 11-day event. The savings were also significant, with customers saving 70% more compared to the previous year. Amazon will continue to offer deals up until December 24th, providing more opportunities for customers to save on their holiday shopping.
Finding the Perfect Gift on Amazon
For those seeking gift ideas, Amazon's Top 100-ish Gift Picks provide inspiration and options across various categories. These curated selections feature popular and highly rated products that can be great gifts for loved ones. Checking out these gift picks can help shoppers find unique and thoughtful presents for the holiday season.
Coop: The Fusion of Smart Home Technology and Backyard Agriculture
Coop is a startup that aims to enable anyone with a backyard to raise chickens effortlessly. Their product includes features such as an automatic door, camera systems for monitoring the chickens, and an innovative litter tray for easy cleaning. The goal is to provide peace of mind and make it easy for people to control their own food supply. The coops are priced at $1,995 and there is a $20 monthly subscription for the camera and litter tray features.
Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Begin
Tesla has started delivering its highly anticipated Cybertruck. The truck features a stainless steel frame, armored glass, an 11,000-pound towing capacity, and impressive acceleration. The base model starts at $50,000 and will be available in 2025. Tesla is also offering a subscription model for the cameras and other features.
Evernote Limits Free Users
Evernote is implementing new restrictions for free users, limiting them to just 50 notes and one notebook per account. This is a significant reduction from the previous limit and may discourage some users from using Evernote.
Google Nest Cameras Monitor Garage Doors
Google Nest cameras can now monitor garage doors using AI. Users can set up notifications to know when their garage door is open or closed. This feature is designed to provide convenience and peace of mind.
Feedback
Listeners shared their favorite apps, including Scannable, Paprika 3, RV Parky, and Ground News. Some also provided feedback on the Samsung Z Flip, Tesla charging stations, and charging cables.
Rich talked about some of his favorite gadgets for the holiday shopping season.Darren asks how to turn off read receipts for his texts on a Samsung S23+Angelina asks if she should get her son the Quest 3. He has the Quest 2.Larry asks if it’s OK to give out the serial number and IMEI of the iPhone he wants to sell to a potential buyer. Swappa has a free IMEI checker.Steve Tcherchian of XYPRO Technology will talk about NameDrop, FaceID security, physical phone security and open WiFi networks and VPN’s.Christine in Huntington Beach asks why she can no longer press # to skip a person’s voicemail. That’s because Apple has toggled on a new feature called Live Voicemail and now your phone is “intercepting” voicemails to transcribe what the caller is saying on screen. You can toggle this under Settings > Phone > Live VoicemailRobin asks how to get rid of duplicate photos on the iPhone. You can use the Duplicates finder under Photos App > Albums > Duplicates or try the apps Gemini or SwipewipeDebbie in the Smokey Mountains asks why text message sounds interrupt her phone calls. Rich says to check the settings under Messages > Settings > Hear outgoing and incoming message sounds.WhatsApp has a new feature called Secret Code for Chat Lock.Fred in Camarillo asks why he can no longer AirPlay from his phone to Apple TV.Apple and Google have named their best apps of 2023.Scott Knapp, Amazon’s Director of Worldwide Buyer Risk Prevention will explain how to avoid popular holiday shopping scams that involve Amazon.Amazon Top 100ish Gifts list for holiday shopping ideas!Liz in San Jose says her AirPods are not connecting to her iPhone 15 Pro.Rick in Clinton, Mississippi found an iPhone 7 and wants to know how to reset it to factory settings. You can try a standard Restore or a deeper DFU Restore. Keep in mind the phone might be locked to an account.Brenda in Anaheim has a question about the OnePlus Open.Gary wants a dash cam that will let him remotely monitor his dog in his car. Rich says to check out
