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An expert explains why we are getting so many robocalls and the latest tactic they're using to get us to pick up the phone. Plus, your best defense against getting more calls in the future.See how easy it is for a Robocaller to spoof your Caller ID:http://richontech.tv/2018/05/apps/watch-how-easy-it-is-for-a-robocaller-to-spoof-a-number-similar-to-yours/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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.

Did you know you can return Amazon items for free at select Kohl's stores in Los Angeles and Chicago? Recently, I tried out the process by returning some extra phone cases I ordered. Hear how it went!See my video review of the process:http://richontech.tv/2018/05/reviews/free-amazon-returns-kohls-how-does-it-work/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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.

Apple has released iOS 11.4 and it includes a new feature called Messages in iCloud that will finally sync your messages across various Apple devices. It can also free up valuable storage space on your iPhone.How to turn it on:http://richontech.tv/2018/05/quick-tips/messages-in-icloud-could-help-free-up-iphone-storage-space/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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.

An odd warning over the weekend: the FBI says to reboot your router to avoid running malware that can steal your website username and passwords. Should you do it? It depends – here’s the breakdown of what’s going on and how you should go about making sure your router is safe.full blog post with affected router models:http://richontech.tv/2018/05/smart-home/fbi-says-to-reboot-your-router-heres-how-to-do-it/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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.

It’s one of the biggest setbacks yet for smart speakers – a news story out of Seattle that says Alexa on an Amazon Echo secretly recorded a couple’s private conversation in their home and sent it to one of their contacts. Here's how it happened, and what Amazon needs to do to keep it from happening to other Echo owners.Full explanation and demo:http://richontech.tv/2018/05/smart-home/solved-heres-how-an-amazon-echo-recorded-a-private-conversation-and-sent-it-to-a-random-contact/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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 new app called Gemini Photos frees up valuable iPhone storage space by scanning your photos and identifying similar pictures, blurry pics and screenshots you can safely delete. It also has an option to completely delete all of your iPhone photos at once, something iOS won't let you do.Full review:http://richontech.tv/2018/05/rich-on-tech-podcast/gemini-photos-iphone-app-review/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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.

There is an earthquake early warning app for California that provides a notification to your phone up to 60 seconds before the shaking starts. Problem is, there is one issue that needs to be solved before the app is available to everyone. I talk to Josh Bashioum, founder of Early Warning Labs, creator of the app, to explain why he thinks the solution will happen later this year.More information:Early Warning Labs Quake AlertFollow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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.

OnePlus 6 is a new smartphone with top features including an edge to edge screen, dual cameras, fast charging and Face Unlock. We talk to Kyle Kiang, OnePlus General Manager for North America, about the new device which comes with an affordable pricetag.Read my full review of the OnePlus 6:http://richontech.tv/2018/05/smartphones/oneplus-6-smartphone-review-features-you-want-at-a-more-affordable-price/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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.

DirecTV now gets some big time upgrades including Cloud DVR functionality for all subscribers, more reliable on demand programming and redesigned apps.Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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 newest device is called the Kindle Oasis - it's perfect for summer since it's the first waterproof Kindle - but there is a downside that will cost you.Full review:http://richontech.tv/2018/05/rich-on-tech-podcast/amazon-kindle-oasis-waterproof-review/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy 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.