Rich On Tech

Follow Rich! @richontechRich talked about how pinball machines are high tech with connected leaderboards, plus how Kroger is now accepting tap to pay. Rich also talked about how Twitter took away the blue verified check for legacy accounts so be careful about what you trust on Twitter because people can verify themselves and have misleading usernames.Jeff called to talk about the idea of biometric handgun technology.Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst at Insider Intelligence breaks down Snapchat’s announcements. Rich likes the MY AI chatbot now available to everyone inside the app.A caller commented on the new system preferences in MacOS Ventura and how it’s not very intuitive.A caller asked about staying connected while on a cruise ship. Rich recommended looking into Airalo.Eon asked about accessibility features on the Samsung phones.Matthew called in to ask about planning a family reunion. Rich recommended Telegram, shared Google Docs, Tripit for itineraries and Google Photos for a shared album.Rich talked about a news report saying that people are noticing tap to pay activating further away than usual. Silent Pocket makes products that block radio waves. Visa says the card needs to be about 2 inches away from the reader.Thoughts on the new Apple high yield savings account.Photos Rich took were on a Samsung billboard, but it could have been better.Netflix is discontinuing DVDs by mail after 25 years.Marty Cooper joined to talk about making the first public cell phone call ever.Polestar 4 EV ditches the rear window.App to Know: Pixel Search on Google Play.David Koff of Tech Talk joined to explain how to get your personal data off the internet.Apple turned on Sound Recognition feature for HomePod and HomePod Mini. They can now...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich talked about the self-service economy and how much we are doing ourselves these days. Which is why we relish our face-to-face time with friends and family.Carol from Los Angeles called in to ask how to prepare her laptop before sending it in for repair.Amazon might charge you a $1 fee for returns to a UPS store if you have a free return option available to you at Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go or Kohl’s.Dan Goodin, Security Editor at Ars Technica, joined to explain if we should we worried about the FBI juice jacking warning.Diane in Texas called to ask why her computer turns on and off randomly.Warner Bros Discovery is launching a new streaming service called Max.Google Home as added support for motion sensors. Plus, Matter is a new smart home standard that works with Samsung, Amazon, Apple and Google smart home systems.John called in to ask about upgrading a Windows PC from 8.1 to 11.Western Digital says its cloud system for IBI and My Drive are back up and running. Bad news is that hackers say they got 10 terabytes of data from the company including customer data.Linda called in to say she loves coverage of assistive technology to help folks like herself that are low vision or blind.Mitched called in to ask about a Bluetooth speaker for his home. Rich recommended Sonos Move, Sonos Roam or anything from Ultimate Ears.Mike wrote in and asked how to save old voice messages off an old phone recorder.Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal called in to talk about the NFL Sunday Ticket being available on YouTube TV and YouTube for the first time ever.LinkedIn has new ways to verify you are who you say you are and where you work.Google TV is adding more than 800 free channels to stream.Nancy wrote in to ask what will change about her Discovery+ streaming service.Nintendo is holding an event called Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle in September.Matt Swider of TheShortcut.com called in to talk about seeing the new Super Mario Bros movie in all five formats. He has his favorite.Beau emailed to ask why his Netflix streaming service is so choppy. Rich recommended checking the Status page to see if it’s a Netflix issue vs your own Wi-Fi issue.Art emailed to ask how to get rid of problematic spam emails. Rich recommends turning off remote image loading,...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich talked about his trip to Hawaii. You can see the highlights on his Instagram here.Rich mentioned the Nintendo Game and Watch as a good alternative to phones and tablets for kids on vacation. Also, if they want iPad, Apple Arcade games are great since they don’t require an internet connection and there are no in-app purchases. You can usually find a deal for a few free months in the Target app or through Best Buy.Rich noticed a lot of restaurants in Hawaii are using the Toast handheld tablet to take orders and process payment at the table, which is good for efficiency and security. Some restaurants are also printing QR codes on the bill which you can scan with your phone and pay via Apple Pay and Google Pay, which is also great when you just want to finalize your bill and be on your way fast.Rich mentioned a few methods for finding things to do on your trip, including Yelp. He sorts by Most Reviewed to find the most popular places nearby but consider going to the second most popular place since the first might be slammed. On Google Maps, he likes to sort by top rated and narrow down by filters.Instagram has a hidden feature for finding cool things to do. To find it, type in the city you’re visiting, then hit Search. Next hit Places, then tap the city name. Finally, hit the X and you can now see the most Instagrammed spots and sort by Restaurants, Cafes, Sights, Hotels, Parks and more.Shirl called in and asked about how to improve her router security. Rich recommended being aware of the links she’s clicking on and watching out for phishing emails. If you really want hardware protection between you and the internet at large, look into a device like Firewalla.John Simmons of Hyundai joined Rich to talk about the Ioniq 6 EV.Eileen called in to ask if you can port landline numbers to a cellular service.Rich talked about Google dropping support for Dropcam and Nest Secure in 2024. Rich recommended going with a service like SimpliSafe or Ring.Rich mentioned that Disney+ with Ads is now available on Roku.Kevin called in to ask how to get data off of old cell phones that he wants to donate or recycle.Rich talked about the Western Digital MyCloud outage due to potential hacking… and explained how you might be able to use a feature called Local Access to enable local, direct access to files stored on the drive in the meantime.Max called in and asked about how to go completely streaming but wants someone to do it for them. Rich recommended looking up in Yelp for a local tech support person.Danny Mizrahi of Sunbird Messaging called in to explain how they're building an app that lets you iMessage on Android phones.Ron called in and asked about CRM software for his small legal business. Rich...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich talked about how we can’t believe anything we see or hear anymore thanks to AI.GM plans to sunset CarPlay support in its EV’s … in favor of a Google systemRich talked to IGN reporter Rebekah Valentine about the cancellation of E3 2023Rich asked what game she’s looking forward to most and it’s the Zelda sequel Tears of the Kingdom.Darren emailed to ask if wiping a phone is safe before trading in.Candy asked how to get her Gmail back on a new iPhone.Apple says WWDC will be a small in person keynote and mostly an online event on June 5-9.Kevin called in and asked about how to connect 2.4 ghz devices to his Google Wi-Fi routerRich talked about how to redeem T-Mobile's MLB streaming package for free by going into the T-Mobile Tuesday’s app and redeeming the MLB TV offer by April 4.Elena called and asked about how to go about getting her app idea made. Rich suggested looking into local community resources to help her along and grants, scholarships and hiring a coder off a freelancing website like Fiverr and using Canva to make a sizzle reel.Rich talked to author Alexandra Samuel about her article in the WSJ about the Do’s and Don'ts of Combining Work and Play when Traveling.Marie called in and asked about the dangers of AIDeborah called in and asked about how to cut her cable bill. Rich suggested looking into a streaming stick, comparing internet services with a website like WhistleOut and then using free ad supported streaming services or inexpensive streaming services that offer the programming you’re into.Rich mentioned that KTLA is now streaming on YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV.Rich talked about an app called Photoleap that lets you do amazing AI tricks with your pictures including car replacements and scene transformations.Flighty App founder Ryan Jones joined us to talk about his amazingly beautiful iOS flight tracking app.Virgil asked about the values built into AI systems and how they will ultimately make tough decisions.Audible is testing free audio books supported by advertising.Rich talked about the LuggageHero website, which is like Airbnb for your luggage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich talks about the steps you can take to reclaim your privacy, including creating unique passwords for each account, turning off third party cookies on your web browser, using an ad blocker, setting up a guest network on your Wi-Fi and creating a QR code to help your guests login, reviewing privacy settings on iOS, Samsung and Android, revoking app permissions on iOS and Android, checking connected apps and websites on Google, Facebook and Instagram and backing up your files and turning on two factor authentication.Mike called and asked why his old iPad can’t access the internet anymore. Rich says it’s time for a new one and you can recycle the old one using Gizmogo.Acropylpse explained; why you should update the software on Pixel phones and be aware of sharing screenshots with personal information on Windows.Lance Ulanoff joined the show to talk about the TikTok hearings.Jamie called and asked about how to learn more about changes in Windows 11. Rich recommended Microsoft tutorials. She also wanted to know how to set up a Windows computer without logging into a Microsoft account, Rich suggested she look for an “offline” login option during setup.If you have a Netgear Orbi it’s time to check for a software update because of a security flaw that’s been fixed.Rich’s first impressions of Google Bard, their answer to ChatGPT.Turtis called in and asked if their new LED lights could be interfering with their TV reception.A visit to Outer Edge LA, a show that focuses on Web3 tech including Blockchain and NFT’s.Chris asked about router recommendations, specifically Google’s mesh system. Rich recommended looking at Eero and Vilo.Rich talked about people getting hacked on Twitter right now and how the company is changing it so if you don’t pay you need to use an app for Two Factor Authentication. Rich recommended Authy, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T-Mobile buys Mint Mobile; YouTube TV raises prices; why companies love bundling products; FCC has new rules to help stop Robotexts; Waze can now show EV charging station info along your route; a security warning for Samsung and Pixel phone users; Minecraft launches on Chromebooks; Snipd podcast app; Apple introduces video chat shopping feature; Best apps to help you find movies to stream on your subscription services including FlickMetrix; Verizon offers a free year of Netflix Premium; Google discontinues travel itineraries; Amazon unveils Project Kuiper satellite internet terminals; Samsung explains it’s Moon photo technology.Guests include Ben Parr of The Social Analyst newsletter to talk about AI developments from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft. Sherri Riggs of WhistleOut talks about the best alternative wireless carriers. Xavier "X" Jernigan explains how he became the first voice model for Spotify AI DJ. Clay Alexander of Ember tells the story behind the company’s new self-warming baby bottle.Listeners ask about getting a new cable modem, how to make icons bigger in Windows 10, whether to buy a Dell computer with or without the bloatware and how to recover 13,000 deleted photos on an Android phone.Follow Rich!richontech.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silicon Valley Bank fails; Vinyl outsells CD's for the first time in a long time; Peridot game from Pokemon Go creators launches May 9; Ring launches a new video doorbell with better field of view and battery life; Apple has a new Classical Music App; Facebook tests bringing messages back into main app; Google I/O set for May 10; Spring Break travel apps.Listeners ask about setting up a music recording studio at home; whether to get a laptop or iPad; if DuckDuckGo is better for privacy; how to secure 5G wireless home internet; help with a Bluetooth transmitter and best tool to use for writing documents.Guests include Kaya Yurieff of The Information to talk SXSW; John Faulkner of Clean Fleet Report to talk best EV's and Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalksTV in studio.Follow Rich!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich visits Curbivore 2023 and talks about the gig economy, including YouTuber Pedro DoorDash Santiago, Motional semi-autonomous food deliveries, Stellar Pizza robots, Automato automat vending machine on wheels and Conjure ice cream truck on demand; Verizon's new $2 fee for older plans; How to prevent iPhone passcode hijacking; Ring requires a new subscription fee; Pixel Watch gets fall detection; Should you click unsubscribe?; iPhone's Clean Energy charging mode and RoamAround.io AI travel itineraries.Callers ask about switching to AT&T fiber; App to learn a new language including Memrise, HelloTalk, Rosetta Stone & Babbel; 10 year old Joe asks about content filters for kids including Bark, Circle and Screentime; Is Pro Siri Mode Safe?; John asks what kind of computer a first timer should get; Brian asks if he can listen to his smart TV via Bluetooth while his wife listens over the speaker; Elija chats about the latest scams ground around.Guests include Matt Swider of TheShortcut.com to talk foldable and rollable phones at Mobile World Congress; Titiana Jordan of Bark talks TikTok's new screen time limits for teenagers; Thorin Klosowski of Wirecutter talks password manager alternatives to LastPass.Follow Rich!InstagramTwitterFacebookrichontech.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Useful weather apps; Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music; Google Chrome gets Memory Saver and Energy Saver features; Pixel's Magic Eraser comes to more smartphones; PlayStation VR2 launches; Instagram co-founders launch Artifact social news app; Using Neeva AI to search Reddit knowledge; How supermarkets use club cards to track your personal data.Guests include Financial Times tech reporter Patrick McGee to talk about Gen Z's obsession with the blue bubble and how that translates into Apple sales; SudShare CEO Mort Fertel explains how you can make money doing other people's laundry; Kim Cavallo explains why you should give up your phone for Global Day of Unplugging.Follow Rich on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and True.RichOnTech.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bing AI goes off the rails; Twitter requires two factor authentication app; T-Mobile drops Autopay discount for credit cards; Rich's camera review of the Samsung S23 Ultra; websites that generate art instantly using AI; Dark Patterns on the web explained.Guests include Divya Kumar, Microsoft Head of Marketing for Search & AI; Jaideep Singh, CEO & Co-founder of tax app FlyFin AI; Jared Newman, tech journalist and newsletter author.Follow Rich!richontech.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.