Rich On Tech

Top tech stories along with viewer emails. Facebook reveals bug that exposed photos of 6.8 million users; a new checking and savings account that pays 3% interest with no hidden fees; how apps secretly track your every move; the worst passwords of 2018.See if your Facebook photos were exposedhttps://www.facebook.com/help/200632800873098?ref=photonoticeRobinhood Checking and Savingshttps://blog.robinhood.com/news/2018/12/13/introducing-robinhood-checking-amp-savingsUpdate: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-15/robinhood-will-retool-checking-product-following-scrutinyApps tracking your locationhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/12/10/business/location-data-privacy-apps.htmlAmazon holiday shipping deadlineshttps://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=10184390011Worst Passwords of 2018https://www.teamsid.com/100-worst-passwords/My book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone, in paperbackhttps://amzn.to/2PEafb1Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.

Learn iPhone tips, tricks and secrets in the new paperback version of my book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone. From how to create a Memoji to managing notifications and setting up Screen Time, you'll feel smarter and more in control of your device. Written so everyone can understand and learn. Available now in paperback on Amazon and as a Kindle edition. Makes a great holiday gift.Watch the TV segment:https://ktla.com/2018/12/12/rich-demuro-book-101-handy-tech-tips-for-the-iphone-paperback/101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone in Paperback101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone Kindle EditionFollow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.

A look at some of the more unique wireless chargers to keep your phone juiced up at home, the office and on the go.Mentioned:Google Pixel Stand, $80Samsung Wireless Charger Duo, $120Nimble Wireless Travel Kit, $60Mophie Charge Stream Powerstation Wireless XL, $100Mophie Charge Stream Vent Mount, $70Bezalel 2nd Gen Prelude, $90Rich's new book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone, features useful hints on how to get the most out of your smartphone. Now available in paperback on Amazon. Makes a great holiday gift.Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.

DxOMark Mobile says iPhone XR is best single lens smartphone camera; Apple Watch gets ECG feature; Pros and Cons of Cellular Apple Watch; Fire TV versus Roku for elderly parents; Apps to help create killer social media posts; Trivia Crack's new Trivia Live game with real cash prizes; how to make your Instagram Top 9 for 2018.Mentioned:DxOMark iPhone XRApple Watch ECGSocial Media Apps: Adobe Spark Post, Canva, Buffer StoriesTrivia Crack LiveSpotify WrappedInstagram Top Nine 2018101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone BookFollow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.

WALTR 2 is a handy desktop app that lets you drag and drop a wide variety of files onto your iPhone in seconds and even puts the file in the appropriate Apple native app. It works with Audio, Video, Books, PDFs and more in nearly every format and even works over WiFi so you don't need to connect your phone with a cable to your computer. Josh Brown of Softorino joins me to explain how it works and why you might need it. Free trial of WALTR 2:https://softorino.com/store Take 20% off the price of WALTR 2 or any other Softorinio app with codeRICH20 Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.

Long form version of the podcast packed with the things I think you should know that happened in the tech world this week! Learn the details of Marriott's major customer database hack, Apple Music comes to Amazon Echo devices, why I think the Payless "fools" influencers story is bogus, Instagram's new close friends feature, and T-Mobile's new debit card that gives you 4% interest on your money.Links:Marriott / Starwood HackApple Music on EchoInstagram Close Friends FeaturePayless "fools" influencersDJI Osmo PocketAndroid Auto revampT-Mobile Money101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone book in paperbackFollow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.

Amazon's Fire TV Recast is a DVR for your over the air channels. Record shows and watch live TV from anywhere. Elias Saba of AFTVnews.com joins me to talk about how this powerful new device can help you cut the cord and save money but not miss out on your local channels and programming.Amazon Fire TV Recast:https://amzn.to/2TUfWoxWatch my TV segment on the Recast:https://ktla.com/2018/11/28/amazon-fire-tv-recast-cord-cutting-review/AFTVnews.comFollow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.

The essential online tools you need to help you shop online on Cyber Monday or any day this holiday shopping season. BlackFriday.com editor Sarah Hollenbeck runs down the browser assistants and sites that can help perform price checks and automatically apply coupon codes at checkout.My book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone, is updated for iOS 12 and now available in paperback!https://amzn.to/2DYKWz9Mentioned:BlackFriday.comAmazon AssistantCamelCamelCamelInvisible HandCentlyOffers.comHoneyRetailMeNot GenieSee 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.

Looking for the best deals this holiday shopping season? A website called Slickdeals uses the wisdom of the crowds to uncover the best offers on the internet, no matter which site is selling the item. An interview with Josh Meyers of Slickdeals, who explains how you can use the site to save money on whatever you want to buy.Watch my TV segment:https://ktla.com/2018/11/21/the-best-black-friday-deals-according-to-slickdeals/Slickdeals Front Page Deals:https://slickdeals.net/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.

Learn the way to get the best price possible on your next hotel booking with a little known agreement called the "rate parity clause." Also, the flash sale site that can save you big bucks and where a travel pro starts his online booking search. An interview with Shariq Minhas, CTO with Silicon Valley Software Group, previously of Hotwire and Expedia. He also co-founded travel tech company Stayful.Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"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.