Rich On Tech

Rich discusses a wide range of technology-related topics, beginning with a focus on holiday shopping and tech gift ideas. He talks to Jacob Palmer of BestReviews.com to highlight top-rated tech gifts and discusses privacy concerns associated with smart gadgets, featuring insights from Jen Caltrider of the Mozilla Foundation's Privacy Not Included initiative. The episode also features Matt Swider from TheShortcut.com, who shares strategies for savvy holiday shopping, including how to spot genuine deals and avoid misleading ones.Rich shares his personal favorite apps, offering insights into their functionalities and cross-platform capabilities. These include Artifact, Google Photos, ChatGPT, Omnivore, Email Me, Telegram, Day One, Libby, Opener, What3Words, Whisper Memos, Sunshine Contacts, and more.The podcast also addresses various listener questions, emails and voicemails, covering topics such as using an Apple Watch with an Android phone, understanding two-factor authentication apps, and managing online privacy and security.Please note: calls are previously recorded.Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvHappy Thanksgiving!Guests:Matt Swider of TheShortcut.com talks about best holiday shopping strategies.Jen Caltrider of Mozilla Foundation’s Privacy Not Included talks about gadget privacy concerns this holiday shopping season.Jacob Palmer of BestReviews.com shares top rated gift ideas to shop for this holiday season.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.

Rich talked about how he set up his holiday lights this week and the smart home voice actions he set up weren’t working. Turns out his wife unplugged the lights because she couldn’t remember the voice command to turn them off.Rich talked about his work Friendsgiving and how it was surprisingly fun, but everyone was sharing via AirDrop. Here’s how to share photos and videos with Samsung Quick Share and Android Nearby Share.Morris in Studio City wants to know why the CD’s he’s duplicating are skipping.Apple is finally adopting RCS for better messaging between iPhone and Android. Users will be able to send full resolution photos and videos, see typing indicators, read receipts and more.Julie Ramhold, Consumer Analyst with DealNews.com talks Black Friday strategies.Bob in Oro Valley, Arizona is wondering how to block a repeat spam caller. Rich recommends using the built in Block Caller feature on iOS, Samsung or Android.Jim in Hesperia is wondering why his Nest speakers won’t connect to his Wi-Fi network. He’s getting an error message about AP Isolation.Sam Altman, one of the creators of ChatGPT, is out at OpenAI.Jack in Anaheim is interested in blurring out his home’s photo on Zillow and Google Maps. He was also confused when trying to sign up for ChatGPT. Rich says to make sure you’re going to the official website here.Edgar Dworsky, founder of Consumer World will share top tips to get a deal on Black Friday.Apple is extending the free trial of Emergency SOS via Satellite for an additional year for iPhone 14 owners.Karen in Orange County is getting unauthorized charges from PayPal. Rich recommends logging into the PayPal website and going to Settings > Payments and scroll down to Automatic Payments. Then, select a subscription and choose See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Caplan, Director of Teaching & Learning at CUNY's Grad Sc... discusses AI tools including Oasis, AudioPen, and bloks. Rich talks about the end of animatronics at Chuck E Cheese and Google's new 'shop deals' feature. The podcast also covers topics like sending documents to Kindle, a screenless AI assistant 'pin', smart TVs, free audiobooks on Spotify, and printer compatibility issues.

Improve low light photos with smartphone cameras. Book flights with Google Flights and Point.me. Review of Rivian R1S SUV. Consumer Reports ranks Apple and Amazon Basics as most durable charging cables. Use Hover or Cloudflare to forward emails to Gmail. AI-generated Beatles song. Plug-in hybrid vehicle options. Disappointment with changes to HBO Max subscription plan. Troubleshooting chat GPT and discussing Chrome feature change. Tips for using gift cards and I Bada app promotion. Shutdown of Mint and alternative Credit Karma. Personal experience with online selling scams. Career advice for a computer technician. Accessing locked iPhones and discontinuation of Apple Music voice plan. Impact of technology on young minds and need for change.

043 - October 28, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talked about how the concert going experience has been modernized by technology including digital tickets, self serve concessions and more.Marvin in Colorado asked what the baseball card scanning app I mentioned a long time ago on the show. It’s called CollX.Apple is holding an event called Scary Fast on October 30. New Mac computers are expected.Apple is raising prices for streaming services.Mark Stockley, Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher at Malwarebytes joined to explain what Malware is and how to avoid and remove it.Melody in Carlsbad, CA says she got an email about a Geek Squad and is wondering if they are trying to scam her.Mark in Winnetka, CA can’t seem to remove URL icons he’s dragged to the desktop. Rich says to try dragging the icon into the Recycle bin or select the icon and hit the Shift and Del keys at the same time. You might need to sign in with Admin access to complete the action.Cruise pauses driverless car operations in all of it’s markets.Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder game for the Switch is a lot of fun and Rich recommends it for holiday gifts or just to play yourself!Malware and Phishing continues to get worse.Mary Jean got a new iPhone and wants to transfer her old information, but can’t find the security PIN.Edwin has a Dell computer and wants a USB microphone for it so he can do ham radio. Rich recommends a Yeti or similar. He also likes the Tula mic and the MiCreator Studio if you want something more premium.Google has a free new tool to...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renting a Tesla is fun but be prepared to learn how to drive it. Tips on restoring messages in WhatsApp and canceling Netflix subscriptions. Using an Apple Watch without an iPhone. Switching to a different authenticator app. Operating a new smartphone and when to use a VPN. Safety of running macOS Sonoma. Discussion on OnePlus Open foldable phone and cybersecurity tips.

040 - October 7, 2023 - Wiki PageRich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich discusses the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, new AI camera features like Best Take and how Google is pledging to support them with updates for 7 years.Michael in Laguna Beach believes he was hacked and wants to make sure he doesn’t get hacked again. Rich says to get a new credit card number and sign up for a free credit monitoring through a site like Credit Karma or WalletHub.Mary emailed and asked why the iPhone keeps changing the brightness even when she manually adjusts the slider. You can override this setting by going into Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and scroll down to Auto-Brightness. Keep in mind this might affect Battery Life.Stephanie Scott, Product Manager at Google, discusses the new Pixel 8 smartphones.Robert in Seal Beach asks when to use a VPN.23andMe says user data was hacked.Apple says iOS 17.0.3 should fix the overheating bugs on the iPhone 15 models.Google says the Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch is a lot better than the first model.Elsa in Playa Del Rey wants an email besides Gmail. Rich says to check out Outlook.com, ProtonMail and iCloud email if you...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

039 - September 30, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich On Tech Show WikiRich recapped his top-secret trip to NYC. He has been comparing the iPhone 15 Pro Max photos to the iPhone 14 Pro, the Nothing (2) phone and the Pixel 7 Pro.In NYC he saw a luggage robot, a neat RFID self-checkout at UNIQLO and a self-checkout at the airport that asked him for a tip!Fernando in Laguna Hills wants a new SD Card reader that has a battery and Wi-Fi so he can access files on the go. Rich says to check out the NewQ Filehub which seems to fit the bill but hasn’t tested it.The CEO of X apparently doesn’t have the X app on her iPhone homescreen.Michael in Canoga Park wants the Opera Browser on Kindle Fire tablet. Rich says you need to find the APK and then sideload it, but first you need to allow outside apps, so be aware of the security implications of doing this.Google is rolling out a redesigned At a Glance widget.Google is rolling out a new AI powered Memories tab in Google Photos.Jack in Goldendale, Washington, wants to know if he can take the old SIM card out and pop it into the new phone.James writes in about how his daughter was scammed and shared her iPhone screen to scam artists and he’s worried that he should change his Wi-Fi password.Paul in Brea wants to know if he can safely get rid of his old computers at a weekend recycling event. Ideally you should erase data from the computers using a factory reset or an app like shredOS, or use a...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

038 - September 23, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich mentioned that the iPhone 15 is now available. Amazon announced that Alexa is getting a healthy dose of AI and they have new products and services including Eye Gaze, slimmer Echo Frames with longer battery life, a Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd gen which will feature ambient mode, AI art and the eero Max 7. If you want to try the new Alexa AI experience you can soon say “Alexa, let’s chat” to a supported smart speaker.One big new feature is called Alexa Emergency Assist, which will let you use your voice to call for help in an emergency situation using an Echo device.Gloria in Pacoima is having trouble with Visible service.Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalks.TV will share his thoughts on the iPhone 15 cameras.Daniel in Reseda, CA asks if there’s a video doorbell with local storage. Rich says to check out the Blink camera. Kelly sent in this anti-theft device.Rich talked about new features in tvOS 17 that bring FaceTime to the Apple TV and the ability to find a lost remote using your iPhone.Steven in San Diego says you can get a signal booster to help with cellular calls at home. Rich says to also make sure WiFi calling is turned on for your smartphone and you can check cellular coverage maps using sites like OpenSignal and CoverageMap.Joe in Glendora is trying to find a way to get his pictures off of an old Wolverine device.Jamie Siminoff, Ring founder and now Chief “Doorman” at Door.com talked about his new venture and the James App.Linda in Anaheim says FaceTime group calls are activating on her iPhone without her initiating them.You can now take a See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

037 - September 16, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvGUESTS:Lisa Eadicicco - CNETMarc Saltzman - USA Today columnistRich talked about Apple’s new products including the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. You can see Rich’s hands on videos about the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch 9 Double Tap Gesture and USB-C. You can see the iPhone 15 colors here.Dominic in Costa Mesa asks why music isn’t working on his Instagram App.Jamie in Corona asks about the privacy of AI search engines like Google’s SGE.Rich talks about how MGM got hacked through Vishing and producer Adam shares a story about how his Mom fell for a similar scam like this.Jeff in New York City asks about options for listening to music or radio to fall asleep. Rich mentioned Soundcore buds, Soli pillow and Ozlo Sleep.Rich talked about the new Apple Watch 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the AirPods Pro 2.Steve in Orange, CA sent money via PayPal to a scam artist who offered him a free laptop through a Facebook group. A good place to research or report scams is the BBB Scam Tracker website.Sarah in Ventura has some issues with her Android tablet.Stabliity AI launches a new AI powered music generator called Stable Audio.Rick in Mission Viejo asks about upgrading to a new laptop.Chromebooks are going...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.