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Mar 25, 2022 • 59min
Instagram sort of brings back the original feed
European regulators crack down on messaging apps that don't play nice with others; Instagram launches two new chronological feeds; T-Mobile's $10 cell phone plan; Roku OS 11 brings personal photo screensavers; Zoom introduces animal avatars; Arizona first to launch digital driver's license in Apple Wallet; Twitter lets you search DM's by keyword and YouTube takes on Tubi with free shows.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.

Mar 18, 2022 • 57min
Netflix nicely cracks down on password sharing
Volvo links up with Starbucks for EV charging locations; Samsung unveils the A53 5G; iOS 15.4 brings new features including Universal Control; Hulu upgrades subscribers to unlimited DVR; T-Mobile and BMW team up for 5G car; Chipolte tests a robot in the kitchen and Netflix tests a way for subscribers to pay more to share their account.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.

Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 8min
Apple goes green
A rundown of Apple's latest products including green iPhones, a new 5G iPhone SE, why Gas Buddy could be a privacy nightmare, Tesla raises prices again, how to steer clear of Zelle fraud, the United States takes a closer look at crypto and Peloton now directly supports the Apple Watch.Listeners ask about Samsung versus the latest iPhone SE, losing the Facebook live feature on Portal, avoiding debit and credit card theft with card alerts, how to tell if an iMac can get the latest software and how the fall detection feature works on an Apple Watch.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.

Mar 4, 2022 • 53min
Tech comes down hard on Russia
Tech companies' responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Apple sets a date for its next event; Amazon closes physical store locations; Instagram dissolves IGTV; TikTok goes 10 minutes; Waymo can charge for autonomous rides in SF.Listeners ask how to turn off text message previews on the lock screen, how to lock down apps on a Samsung phone, whether to stick to Android or switch to iPhone, how 5G home internet is, how to save voicemails as an audio file and Pixel 6 Pro vs Samsung S22 Ultra.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.

Feb 18, 2022 • 55min
Google breathes new life into old computers
Sony reinvents earbuds with LinkBuds; Google unveils Chrome OS Flex; Instagram lets you "like" Stories; Uber gives users a detailed breakdown of their passenger rating; New App tests you for reading glasses; Facebook renames the News Feed "Feed."Listeners ask what the best Android phone is for about $500, how to save money on an Amazon Prime membership, swapping SIM cards to a new device, which antivirus software to use for iPhone, how to clear search history on Instagram and a recommendation for an inexpensive but clear security camera.LinksFollow RichSign up for Rich's NewsletterSony LinkBudsChrome OS FlexInstagram Story LikesUber detailed ratingsHow to see detailed Uber ratingsEye testing AppFacebook renames FeedSave on Amazon PrimeWyze security camerasSee 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.

Feb 11, 2022 • 32min
Hands on with Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Hands on with Samsung's latest S22 Ultra; Apple introduces new unwanted AirTags safety measures; Wii Sports is reborn as Switch Sports; a plan for more EV Charging stations; Apple turns iPhones into Tap to Pay terminals, Disney+ subscribers; MoviePass is back, but does it matter?Follow Richhttp://richontech.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.

Feb 4, 2022 • 55min
Amazon hikes Prime membership prices
Amazon raises the price of a Prime membership, Wordle acquired, Android adopts iMessage reactions, Tablet and Chromebook sales, Netflix adds an easy way clean up your Continue Watching history, a debit card with rewards points, a startup launches high quality grocery delivery in Los Angeles.Listeners ask about the best way to redact a photo, how to stop a smartphone from playing music randomly, how to put CDs on an iPhone, how to make calls in a condo with poor cell phone signal, how to save emails from an ISP account and how to adjust settings on a TV for the best picture.Follow Rich!Amazon Prime price hikeRich on Tech Newsletterredact.photoWordle joins NYTimesAndroid Messages has iMessage reactionsTablet and Chromebook salesNetflix Continue Watching clean up featurePointCardGoodEggs grocery deliveryiDrive Photo backupImport Songs using iTunesWALTR appBest TV settingsSee 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.

Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 1min
AirTag safety explained
Samsung announces a date to unveil the S22 lineup; Windows 11 gets Android apps in beta; iOS Update lets you unlock iPhone with a mask on and no Apple Watch; Oculus Quest changes name to Meta Quest; AT&T introduces faster gigabit speeds; Autonomy launches Tesla subscription plan; FTC says scams are way up; AirTag Safety 101.Listeners ask whether to install macOS Monterey, best parental management device for internet, recommendations for cell phone carriers, how to block spam texts and malware hijacking browser URLs.Sign up for my newsletter!LinksFollow Rich on InstagramSamsung S22 eventWindows 11iOS Face ID with maskMeta QuestAT&T faster internetAutonomy Tesla subscriptionFTC scamsAirTag Safety 101Circle internet managementBudget cell phone carriersBlock spam textsMalware scannerSee 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.

Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 3min
Plastic hotel keys are definitely going away
Netflix price hike; Carriers activate faster 5G signals; Instagram tests subscriptions; Finding at-home COVID tests; Samsung S21 FE smartphone review; testing Hyatt's new hotel keys in Apple Wallet; a look at Wordle.Listeners ask about the best ad blockers, experimental settings in Safari, best tracker for a car, if a new Boost Mobile phone is necessary to continue 4G service, deleting photos from Google forever, a wallet to protect credit cards from hackers.Links:Follow Rich on InstagramNetflix price hikeAT&T 5GVerizon 5GInstagram subscriptionsAt-Home COVID testsBBB warns of COVID test scamsFree Government COVID testsSamsung S21 FE reviewWordleHyatt hotel keys in Apple WalletAd blocking for mobileAd blocking for ChromeFaraday pockets to block cell and RFID signalsSee 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.

Jan 7, 2022 • 57min
From CES 2022 in Las Vegas
Rich talks about going to CES 2022 in person and the safety precautions in place; amazing 5G internet in Las Vegas; BMW's color changing car; Samsung's latest innovations including a Freestyle projector, RF Harvesting remote control and giant monitor; the Ameca humanoid robot; Sony's VISION S electric cars; Chipolo CARD Spot credit card sized tracker; Ring's new Glass Break sensor.Listeners ask how to change a Yahoo email password, how to save photos from old phones, organizing an entire photo collection, reducing spam SMS and comparing cell phone insurance options.Follow Rich on TwitterCES Highlights on Instagram StoriesCES Safety Protocols5G speed test Las VegasBMW Color changing carSamsung Freestyle ProjectorSamsung Eco RemoteSamsung Giant monitorAmeca Humanoid robotSony's electric carsChipolo trackerSandisk photo stickiBi photo organizerRing Glass Break SensorKTLA CES SegmentSee 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.