Rich On Tech

This episode features Peter Moore, a former gaming executive who shares a harrowing personal story about how his Apple Watch alerted him to a dangerously low heart rate, which ultimately saved his life. The discussion emphasizes the vital role of wearable technology in health monitoring and timely medical intervention. Additionally, listeners explore the latest in tracking devices, tips for maximizing smartphone storage, and the potential of the iOS 18 update to improve messaging between iPhone and Android users. Tune in for a blend of personal anecdotes and tech insights!

Steve Tcherchian, a cybersecurity expert from XYPRO.com, shares crucial insights into digital security for travelers. He discusses the importance of preparing your phone to avoid roaming charges and highlights tools for managing online privacy. Rich tackles issues like photo compatibility on different devices and suggests top video editing apps like CapCut and Splice. They dive into the aftermath of the Ticketmaster breach, stressing the need for vigilance in protecting personal data while exploring the latest in travel tech.

Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, John Hammond, shares insights on a major IT meltdown caused by a faulty software update, cybersecurity challenges, and incident analysis. Topics include troubleshooting YouTube app issues, Amazon Prime Day success, iOS 18 Public Beta, Redbox closure, and Target ending paper checks. Practical tech advice, Wi-Fi calling problems, modern payment frustrations, and online photo protection are also discussed.

Tech experts and creators discuss Samsung Unpacked news. Tips on roaming in China, data protection, and dark patterns in apps. Insights on Wi-Fi phone lines, smart ring wearing, and Amazon Prime Day shopping. Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price increase and new features. Guidance on smartphones for visually impaired users and dark web monitoring. Offers on home phone services and protecting personal data online.

Rich talked about the summer of foldable phones, with upcoming events from Samsung in Paris and an early event from Google in Mountain View.Amazon is holding a Prime Day on July 16-17, 2024.Rich talks to organizers and attendees at Vidcon 2024.Major music companies are suing AI music makers Suno and Udio.Jeri has an Epson printer and she refilled it and now it won’t print.Andrew in Huntington Beach needs to use speakerphone on his iPhone since the earpiece no longer works. Use the Call Routing Accessibility feature.TeamViewer was hacked, but it only affected their corporate IT department, not consumers.Chris Mattmann, talks about his new role as Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer at UCLA.Xbox cloud gaming is coming to the Amazon Fire TV stick.Leeza in Hollywood wants to remove her son from her Microsoft family group.Mike in Austin has issues with his printers not connecting to his router.Ookla’s latest report reveals the carrier with the best 5G performance in the United States.Verizon unveils a new logo.Google is discontinuing its Stack PDF Scanner app. Alternatives are the See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech expert tackles VPN advice, mesh network setup, MacBook Pro repair dilemma, AT&T price hike, smartphone longevity, Apple chargers, and innovative games. Discussions on protecting personal data, vinyl records resurgence, free phone services, and tech alternatives.

Exciting topics include upcoming iOS 18 features, eSIMs for international travel, AI Recall delay by Microsoft, concerns about Apple Watch Fall Detection, shared voicemails on iPhones, new Apple Watch and iPad updates, Apple 'sherlocking' third-party apps, iCloud storage issues, software update impacts, and troubleshooting iPhone problems.

Rich discusses helpful travel sites for flights and turbulence forecasts, Nothing Ear buds review, portable chargers for smartphones, AI recommendations, Instagram unskippable ads, Netflix ending support for older Apple TVs, Android Find My Device Network, iMazing for data transfer, Apple's software support timeframe, smartphone update policies, Google Pixel 8a review, data breaches, credit reporting services, identity theft protection, Windows Hello features, book release news, Kinney wireless motion sensor device, and tips on avoiding phishing scams.

Rich discusses how Google’s new AI Overviews feature got out of control and how the company plans to improve it.Here’s the latest issue of Rich’s newsletter. Sign up using your email to get it in your inbox.Mark in Lomita asks about a dash cam under $200. Rich mentioned Nexar, Vantrue & VAVA.The FBI helped to take down a major international botnet. Here’s how to check if your computer had malicious VPN software installed.John in Fallbrook has an Arlo Pro camera that won’t connect to his WiFi.Terysa in Harrisburg, PA asks how password managers work.Fran in Studio City has questions about a new TV.Google has unveiled a smartwatch for kids called the Fitbit ACE LTE. The one thing to know is that the smartwatch is cellular connected but not assigned a traditional phone number. All calls and messaging are handled through the Fitbit app.Amazon partners with Grubhub to give Prime members free Grubhub+ indefinitely, and you can now place orders through the Amazon app.Dan in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA needs to change his passwords. Rich recommends using the Google Password Manager on Chrome and iPhone.JP Schmetz, CEO of Ghostery, digital privacy expert and advocate, will discuss tools, browsers, AI privacy, and legislation like the American Privacy Rights Act.“Granny” wants to know the best antivirus software for her Windows computer.Android devices are being enrolled in Google’s new Find My Device network. Here’s the opt-out page.Ed in Las Vegas wants to know if there’s a difference between Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited.Anil Sabharwal of Google Fitbit will discuss the company’s new connected smartwatch for kids, the FitBit Ace LTE.You can now find games to play on YouTube.Philo now offers a free level of its streaming service with 70+ ad-supported channels; no credit card is required. Get full access to Rich on Tech at See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich talked about going to Seattle for two Microsoft events. One focused on their new CoPilot+ PCs and the other was the Microsoft Build developer conference.Rich talked about the new Recall feature on Windows computers that remembers everything on your screen.Bill in Julian wants a printer that he can print with from his phone but has no WiFi. Rich suggests looking for a printer with WiFi Direct capabilities. Bill mentioned he has a car with a record player!Rick in Pasadena isn’t happy about the T-Mobile price hike, especially since he’s on a plan with a price lock guarantee.Ben Bajarin, CEO and Principal Analyst at Creative Strategies, to talk about Microsoft CoPilot+ PCs and the Microsoft Build conference.Michelle in Long Beach is getting an error on her iPhone even when she tries to buy a free app.Want a Samsung SmartTag2 Bluetooth tracker for $1 instead of the $30 it usually costs? Matt Swider of The Shortcut has the deal.Google is having issues with its new AI Overviews feature.Tim in San Francisco is looking for guidance on developing his mobile app idea.Rich is super impressed with Google Photo’s Unblur feature, which is available on Pixel 7 and up and rolling out to other devices now.John in San Clemente wants to know how to take a photo of a menu in Europe and have his phone translate it. Rich recommends Apple’s Translate app, Google Translate and even ChatGPT!Don’t fall for Scareware! Here’s what to do if you see a pop-up that says your smartphone is infected with viruses.Tim Stevens, freelance automotive journalist, to talk about his recent article about EV Myths.Debbie in Fallbrook, CA can’t get clear images texted to her phone anymore.Southwest Airlines prices are now displayed on Google Flights.Hal in Florida asks how to learn to use AI like ChatGPT.Sharon in Lake Stevens, Washington, doesn’t want to pay for cloud storage. Rich recommends Amazon Photos...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.