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Jul 10, 2020 • 50min
Samsung sets a date to show off its latest smartphones
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 goes virtual; Microsoft Teams puts people in the same room virtually; iOS 14 Public Beta is now available; $90 Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet review; Meal planning apps; AT&T adds teacher, nurse and doctor discounts; Instagram Stories tool for iPhone.Listeners ask about a camera to keep an eye on the kids in the backyard, sites for finding work from home jobs, best Roku player, a device to uncover hidden cameras in rentals and a way to transcribe classes and Zoom calls.Follow Richhttps://twitter.com/richontechFollow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanSamsung Unpacked 2020https://news.samsung.com/us/galaxy-unpacked-2020-08-livestream-video/Microsoft Teams Together Modehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGsNmYKgeTAiOS 14 Public Betahttps://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet reviewhttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/review-amazon-fire-hd-8-plus-tablet-2020-richontech/Meal planning appshttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/meal-planning-apps-emeals-mealthy-mealtime-review-2020/AT&T discountshttps://www.att.com/offers/discount-program/appreciation/Instagram Stories toolhttps://tostories.app/Opener iPhone apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/opener-open-links-in-apps/id989565871Uncover hidden camerashttps://www.spyguy.com/products/scout-hidden-camera-detectorTranscribe classes/Zoomhttps://otter.ai/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.recorder&hl=en_UShttps://www.descript.com/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.

Jul 3, 2020 • 49min
Coronavirus tracking feature on smartphones
New Mac Malware making the rounds, Random phrases that trigger digital assistants, Coronavirus tracking on smartphones, Google augmented reality dinosaurs, YouTube TV raises prices again, $28 wireless earbuds, a fun and easy poker app and a travel vlogger shares road trip planning tips.Listeners ask when the iOS 14 public beta will be available, if the Ring Peephole cam is a good Idea their apartment, cell phone holders for the car and deleting individual episodes of a podcast on an iPhone.Follow Richhttps://twitter.com/richontechFollow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanMac Malwarehttps://blog.malwarebytes.com/mac/2020/06/new-mac-ransomware-spreading-through-piracy/Virtual assistant triggershttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/07/uncovered-1000-phrases-that-incorrectly-trigger-alexa-siri-and-google-assistant/Coronavirus smartphone trackinghttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/covid-tracking-iphone-android-update/Google AR dinosaurshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RytxF5dw5GwYouTube TVhttps://youtube.googleblog.com/2020/06/youtube-tv-update.html$28 Wireless earbudshttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/letsfit-smartwatch-earbuds-review/Easy Poker Apphttps://easy.poker/Road Trip Tipshttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/a-travel-vlogger-shares-his-secrets-to-planning-the-perfect-road-trip-including-yelp-and-instagram-search-tricks/iOS 14 Public Betahttps://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/Ring Peephole camhttps://shop.ring.com/products/door-peephole-security-cameraCell phone holdershttps://www.proclipusa.com/https://www.weathertech.com/products/cupfone-deskfone/https://www.kenu.com/collections/vent-mountsSee 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 26, 2020 • 50min
iPhone Home Screen gets a makeover in iOS 14
A look at the new software features coming soon to the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Wyze's new affordable outdoor security camera; Facebook warns if users share an article over 90 days old; group video calling comes to Google Nest Hub Max; iOS 14 catches spying apps; Google now automatically deletes location and search data after 18 months; Microsoft permanently closes down its retail locations.Listeners ask about buying more iCloud storage on the iPhone, why COVID tracking was automatically installed on phones, what do to with an old iPhone after an upgrade and how to find movies to purchase or rent on a smart TV.Follow Richhttps://twitter.com/richontechFollow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghaniOS 14https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-14-preview/watchOS 7https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-previewiOS 14 catches spying appshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/25/new-ios-14-feature-prompts-tiktok-to-end-clipboard-snoopingWyze Cam Outdoorhttps://wyze.com/wyze-cam-outdoor.htmlFacebook old article warninghttps://about.fb.com/news/2020/06/more-context-for-news-articles-and-other-content/Group video calling on Nest Hub Maxhttps://www.blog.google/products/assistant/hey-google-make-group-call-now-available-nest-hub-maxReview setting for Google auto delete datahttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/google-auto-delete-history-location-how-to-2020/Microsoft shuts down storeshttps://news.microsoft.com/2020/06/26/microsoft-store-announces-new-approach-to-retail/Reelgood Apphttps://reelgood.com/Google "What to Watch" featurehttps://blog.google/products/search/google-search-what-to-watchSee 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 19, 2020 • 47min
Think twice before you install a Chrome extension
Researchers uncover spying Chrome extensions; a preview of Apple WWDC 2020; Sony unveils more about the upcoming PlayStation 5; Twitter adds voice Tweets; Nintendo's free Jump Rope Challenge game; getting a better deal on high speed internet; Helio app predicts amazing sunsets.Listeners ask about the best TV, if the WiFi Xtra Boost will spy on them, if TotalTV is worth installing on an iPhone, recording a FaceTime call and a good dual dash cam.Follow Richhttps://twitter.com/richontechFollow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanLinksSpying Chrome extensionshttps://www.businessinsider.com/exclusive-massive-spying-on-users-of-googles-chrome-shows-new-security-weakness-2020-6WWDC 2020 previewhttps://9to5mac.com/2020/06/18/wwdc-2020-announcements-roundup/PlayStation 5https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/press-releases/2020/sony-interactive-entertainment-reveals-stunning-design-for-playstation-5-announces-more-than-two-dozen-new-games-for-the-next-generation-console/Voice Tweetshttps://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2020/your-tweet-your-voice.htmlJump Rope gamehttps://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/jump-rope-challenge-switch/Comparing high speed internet priceshttps://www.highspeedinternet.com/https://www.allconnect.com/Helio Apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/helio-sunset-forecast/id1512790275Vava dual dash camhttps://amzn.to/3ejTgIdSee 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 5, 2020 • 48min
What to look for in a UV phone sanitizer
CES 2021 will happen in person in Las Vegas; Facebook introduces Manage Activity as a way to bulk delete previous posts; Google lets you hide Meet from Gmail; Podhero app has a unique way to help support your favorite podcasts; what to look for in a good UV phone sanitizer.Listeners ask about converting VHS tapes to digital, police scanner apps, using a webcam with a smart TV and more.Follow Richhttps://twitter.com/richontechFollow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanCES 2021https://www.ces.tech/planning-for-ces-2021.aspxFacebook Manage Activityhttps://about.fb.com/news/2020/06/introducing-manage-activity/Hide Meet in Gmailhttps://www.techspot.com/news/85506-google-now-allow-gmail-users-hide-meet-sidebar.htmlPodhero Apphttps://medium.com/podhero/meet-podhero-the-easiest-way-to-support-podcast-creators-5f17f536e7d8UV Sanitizershttps://www.casetify.com/protects/uv-sanitizerhttps://amzn.to/2Mx6cOHVHS to Digitalhttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/diy-transfer-your-old-home-videos-to-digital/Police Scanner Apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/5-0-radio-police-scanner/id356336433Citizen apphttps://citizen.com/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.

May 22, 2020 • 50min
TCL's $250 smartphone is a budget-friendly breath of fresh air
Facebook introduces Shops; Apple reopens stores with major changes; a look at the $250 TCL smartphone; Google/Apple's coronavirus system explained; Hulu revamp makes it easier to use; Google Podcasts gets CarPlay support; easy way to play poker online with friends; Orby TV tries a new twist on satellite TV.Listeners ask about cell phone plans for seniors, if the Jive Mini Pods are any good, recording video auditions, a watch that handles blood pressure readings and finding more stuff to watch on Netflix.Links:Follow Richhttps://twitter.com/richdemuroFollow Producer Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanFacebook Shopshttps://about.fb.com/news/2020/05/introducing-facebook-shops/Apple reopeninghttps://www.apple.com/store-opening-letter/$250 TCL smartphonehttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/tcl-10-series-10l-250-smartphone-review/Google/Apple coronavirus systemhttps://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200520/10571644539/case-contact-tracing-apps-built-apple-googles-exposure-notification-system.shtmlHulu revamphttps://press.hulu.com/news/2020/05/20/hulu-unveils-updated-user-interface/Google Podcasts CarPlayhttps://9to5google.com/2020/05/20/google-podcasts-carplay/Poker sitehttps://lipoker.io/https://pokerinplace.app/Orby TVhttps://orbytv.com/Cell plans for seniorshttps://www.whistleout.com/CellPhonesJive Mini Podshttps://amzn.to/2WSxy7OBlood pressure watchhttps://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-announces-blood-pressure-monitoring-application-for-galaxy-watch-devicesFinding stuff to watchhttps://reelgood.com/https://vuniverse.com/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.

May 15, 2020 • 49min
A $25 activity tracker does the trick
Amazon announces new Fire tablets; Nest Aware subscription launches; OnePlus 8 Pro x-ray vision powers; Adobe takes a look at spending trends during COVID-19; a look at Wyze's new activity tracker and connected scale; do those copper and brass "no touch" tools really work?Listeners ask how to tell if a shopping website is legit, if WiFi Blast is any good, a recommendation for a fall detection wristband for a senior citizen and the pilates app Meghan uses.Follow Richhttps://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanAmazon Fire TabletsFire HD 8https://amzn.to/3cD6miOFire HD 8 Plushttps://amzn.to/2WEmOdrFire Kidshttps://amzn.to/2zDjMgiNest Awarehttps://www.blog.google/products/google-nest/5-things-know-about-new-nest-aware/OnePlus 8 Pro X-Rayhttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/turns-out-the-oneplus-8-pro-smartphone-has-low-key-x-ray-vision/Adobe spending trendshttps://theblog.adobe.com/april-digital-economy-index-how-covid-19-continues-to-shift-e-commerce-trends/Wyze Band and Scalehttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/wyze-band-activity-tracker-smart-scale-review/"No touch" toolshttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/do-you-really-need-a-copper-touch-tool-for-your-keychain-it-depends/Fall Detection deviceshttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208944https://www.greatcall.com/devices/lively-wearable-urgent-response-devicePilates apphttps://melissawoodhealth.com/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.

May 8, 2020 • 47min
Microsoft Surface Earbuds are worth a look
Microsoft has new products including a $399 Surface Go 2 and Earbuds that look strange but actually feel good; Apple produces a 13 inch MacBook with a better keyboard; Sonos Arc is their new soundbar; an app to see all of your Apple Watch activity stats; a workout app that tracks your moves in 3D and offers real-time feedback.Listeners ask about Simplisafe versus Ring, deleting personal information off of data broker websites, how password managers work, a good QR code reader app for Android, and a better process for recording and uploading YouTube videos for students.Follow Producer Meghan:https://twitter.com/producermeghanFollow Rich:https://www.instagram.com/richontech/Mentioned:Microsoft Surface Go 2Surface Earbudshttps://blogs.windows.com/devices/2020/05/06/introducing-surface-go-2-surface-book-3-surface-headphones-2-and-surface-earbuds/Simplisafehttps://simplisafe.com/Ringhttps://shop.ring.com/pages/security-systemMacBook Pro 13 inchhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/05/apple-updates-13-inch-macbook-pro-with-magic-keyboard-double-the-storage-and-faster-performance/Remove personal Information from data brokershttps://joindeleteme.com/help/diy-free-opt-out-guide/https://what-is-privacy.com/New Sonos productshttps://www.sonos.com/en-us/newsroom/introducing-sonos-arcGoogle Cloud Printhttps://support.google.com/cloudprint/answer/1686197?visit_id=637245503779630046-1406202709&rd=1QR code readerhttps://www.kaspersky.co.in/qr-scannerApple Watch Activity Stats apphttps://indie.sh/blog/introducing-activity-statsUploading YouTube videoshttps://www.adobe.com/products/premiere-rush.htmlOnyx 3D fitness apphttps://www.onyx.fit/Quibi showhttps://quibi.com/shows/the-stranger-510/Allbirds running sneakershttps://www.allbirds.com/products/mens-tree-dashersSee 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2020 • 44min
Google, Facebook take on Zoom
Google and Facebook take on Zoom with new video chat features, Google Pixel Buds launch, Moxie robot for kids, a new package tracking app, Peloton hits 23,000 live in one class, Adobe Spark free trial, Backdrops app makes it to iOS.Listeners ask about Apple Watch notifications, budget friendly tablets, best editing apps, iPhone SE vs iPhone 11, how to forward calls on Android and more.Apple Watch notificationshttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204791Google Pixel Buds launchhttps://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_budsBudget friendly tablethttps://amzn.to/3fdFlnRMoxie robot for kidshttps://embodied.com/blogs/news/moxie-pioneer-mentor-programBest editing appshttps://www.magisto.com/Package tracking apphttps://shop.app/Bowflex C6https://www.bowflex.com/bikes/c6/100894.htmlAdobe Spark free 60 dayshttps://blog.adobespark.com/2020/03/31/here-to-help-resources-for-navigating-challenging-times/Backdrops wallpaper apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backdrops.wallpapersSee 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 24, 2020 • 52min
Special edition live call in show!
Rich answers listener questions in a live radio-style call in format.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.