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Jul 1, 2022 • 57min
Useful travel tips and gadgets
Amazon sets a date for the first 2022 Prime Day event; the travel tips and gadgets I used on my recent trip to Rome; T-Mobile wants to sell your data unless you opt out; how not to fall for a tech support scam; Google upgrades its password manager to work natively on iOS.Viewers ask about the best free antivirus protection, buying a cable modem, ditching wired home Internet for Verizon 5G home internet, if Amazon will contact you about a problem with your account, an alternative to iTunes, what to do if a cell phone number is exposed in a data breach and an alternative to Apple's AirTag for luggage.Follow Rich!richontech.tvMy Rome Instagram highlights!Prime Day 2022Travel tips and tricksT-Mobile opt outTech support scamsGoogle Password managerBest free antivirusVerizon 5G Home InternetiTunes AlternativeAirTag AlternativeSee 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.

Jun 10, 2022 • 1h 2min
Thoughts on Apple's WWDC 22 (I went)
A look at the announcements from WWDC 2022, including software updates to iPhone, Apple Watch and iPads. A look at new MacBook hardware. Listeners ask about how to backup an iMac computer; how to update the firmware on a JVC stereo; what security software is necessary on an HP computer; how and when to use a VPN; feedback on the Verizon loyalty discount and more.Follow Rich:RichOnTech.tviOS 16macOS VenturaNew MacBook AiriPadOS 16watchOS 9My KTLA Segments on WWDC:Announcement RoundupWhat it's like to be thereDevelopersVPN RecommendationsSee 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.

Jun 3, 2022 • 51min
Amazon opens a clothing store
A visit to the new Amazon Style clothing store; Google merges Duo and Meet; Instagram adds AMBER Alerts; Sonos releases its own voice assistant; Verizon loyalty texts are real; Verizon offers self-service eSIM activation; a look at Sonder, which mixes aspects of Airbnb and hotels; Chipotle accepts Bitcoin.Listeners ask how to block ads on an Android phone; best cheap phone for watching movies and listening to music; is Aura identity insurance legit; labeling credit cards in case you lose them; what do to about registry issues on a slow PC; if the Fetch application is OK to use to get rewards.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.

May 26, 2022 • 58min
DuckDuckGo not as private as you might think
Researcher finds that DuckDuckGo gives Microsoft trackers a pass; the power of privacy.com one time use credit cards; Walmart expands its drone delivery service; Google Street View lets you go back in time; Apple set to enforce a new App Store rule; Microsoft has an easy web page builder called Power Pages.Listeners ask syncing social media accounts with contacts; how Spectrum Mobile compares to Verizon; how to back up a Mac computer before switching to a new one; best shared calendar; whether deleting a photo off the iPhone also deletes off iCloud.Follow Rich:richontech.tvPrivacy.comJust Delete MeContact PicsSee 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.

May 20, 2022 • 59min
How hackers get your password
Verizon hikes prices; how hackers get your password and how to protect yourself; Google unveils Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch; Amazon updates Fire 7 tablet; Apple lets apps charge more within reason; Wyze debuts Cam Plus Pro security subscription; Amazon Freevee launches on Apple TV; Uber Eats delivers food with autonomous cars.Listeners ask why Spectrum requires a 5G phone, which password manager to use, how to transfer custom ring tones to an iPhone, how iCloud photos work when deleting pictures, how to create a QR code and whether to use a VPN for online banking.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.

May 6, 2022 • 59min
Google's incredible new cheap airfare tool
Twitter tests an inner circle; Sonos launching voice assistant; tech giants work on password-less future; Facebook says no more Podcasts; Apple Music arrives on Roku; Google has helpful new travel tools; Amazon introduces virtual product placement; How to check the battery level of AirTags.Listeners ask about using an iPad to "listen" to printed documents, finding sports cards values, recovering photos from a locked iPhone, unlocking an iPhone while wearing a mask, if Verizon 5G home internet works with Vonage and mesh networks and getting rid of duplicate photos on the iPhone.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.

Apr 28, 2022 • 60min
Snap's Pixie drone is ready for your closeup
Elon Musk buys Twitter; Apple launches self-service iPhone repair; Google lets you remove more personal information from search; Snap introduces a drone called Pixy; Charter and Comcast are working on a new streaming platform; Fidelity will let retirement employee accounts invest in Bitcoin; Amazon Fire TV Cube gets hearing aid support.Live callers are back with a variety of questions!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.

Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 3min
Don't fall for these common email scams
Revisiting the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra; Netflix tanks after losing subscribers for the first time ever; Amazon launches a Prime buy button; Best Buy will pick up bulky e-waste for recycling; Chili's puts more robots to work in its restaurants.Listeners ask if it's better to use WiFi hotspots or a cellular signal; how to tell if an email Is a scam; if an iPhone needs anti-virus software; a recommendation for smart plugs.Follow RichRichOnTech.tv 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.

Apr 14, 2022 • 58min
Mute might not be what you think on video chat apps
Elon Musk offers a Twitter takeover; a new study finds that the mute button might not work as expected on video chat app; Fitbits will soon monitor for heart issues; T-Mobile brings back unlimited photo and video uploads; Netflix introduces the double thumbs up for stuff you really love.Listeners ask if public WiFi is safe to use, why selecting a long term email address is important, best way to back up pictures across various devices, why apps ask for access to personal information and best smart TV for new cord cutters.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.

Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 4min
Disney gets the tech treatment
Elon Musk joins Twitter's board; Google Maps improvements; a photo backup app gets better; Amazon increases streaming music prices; Spectrum introduces a "free" internet plan for low income households; Apple's WWDC 2022 will be online again; tech tips from my recent Disneyland visit.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.