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Rich talked about how he set up an instant surround-sound home theater system using&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/181463455/amazon-echo-event">Amazon Echo speakers</a>&nbsp;and shared a tip on how to&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/181463455/quick-fire-tv-tip">turn off autoplay ads&nbsp;</a>on Fire TV devcies. Brian in Atlanta is wondering why his old iPads don&rsquo;t connect to his new Wi-Fi router. Rich suggested&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102480">deleting</a>&nbsp;the old wifi network or doing a&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/reset-iphone-settings-iphea1c2fe48/ios">network settings reset</a>. Instagram adds a new feature called &ldquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIGg_JDA6r/?img_index=1">Your Algorithm</a>&rdquo; that lets you fine-tune what shows up in your reels. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/peter-kafka">Peter Kafka</a>, chief correspondent at Business Insider, will break down the latest in the mega streaming deal between Neflix and Warner Bros. Lewis in Riverside is wondering why his phone won&rsquo;t schedule text messages. Rich mentioned downloading&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US">Google Messages</a>. Gadget of the week is the&nbsp;<a href="https://repebble.com/index">Pebble Index 01</a>. It turns your finger into an instant voice notes button. Gadget of the week is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shopback.com/">Shopback</a>. Use code RichOnTech for a $20 bonus. Android adds&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.google/products/android/emergency-live-video/">live video</a>&nbsp;to 911 calls. Beverly is wondering why information on her Google Calendar disappears after a few years. Rich says to adjust the sync setting in on her app. Devin in Las Vegas wants to mount four screens, four TVs, and turn them into one giant screen. Rich mentioned a&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/48N60EI">2x2 HDMI controller</a>. Rich also mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theliquidview.com/">LiquidView</a>, which makes digital windows. Mark in St. Petersburg wonders if there&rsquo;s a good app to help clean up his iPhone. Rich mentioned the free&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app/id1666645584">Clever Cleaner</a>&nbsp;app. You can also go into iPhone settings, General, iPhone Storage, and tap Show All next to Recommendations to clean things up. Stephen Hawthorne wants to use Apple&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/123185">Live Translate</a>&nbsp;but has an older model iPhone. The Aura Digital photo frame now lets you&nbsp;<a href="https://auraframes.com/news/now-you-can-text-photos-directly-to-your-aura-frame">text pictures</a>&nbsp;to it. Nick Merrill will explain how his new privacy-first carrier&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phreeli.com/">Phreeli</a>&nbsp;works. Joy in San Diego wants to know how to learn the very&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios">basics</a>&nbsp;of the iPhone. Mentioned:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4rW5qgG">iPhone for Seniors for Dummies</a> If you want to add an AI assistant to your Apple Watch, Rich says to check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chirp.watch/">Chirp AI</a>. they also make a tiny web browser for the Apple Watch screen called&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ant-browser-web-on-your-watch/id6686406542">Ant</a>. Brad in LA wants an iPhone with a Home button. Rich recommended the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.backmarket.com/en-us/p/iphone-se-2022-64-gb-productred-fully-unlocked-gsm-cdma/c7d736ab-3fea-4939-952b-47c07c038238?l=10#scroll=false">iPhone SE3 from Back Market</a> Frank in Apple Lake, NY asks if he can control his computer with voice. Rich mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/get-started-with-voice-access-bd2aa2dc-46c2-486c-93ae-3d75f7d053a4">Windows 11 Voice Access</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://wisprflow.ai/">Wispr Flow</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chatgpt.com/features/voice/">ChatGPT Voice Mode</a>. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertobaldwin/">Roberto Baldwin</a>, mobility journalist with SAE Media Group, will break down the latest trends shaping the future of transportation. <hr> Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a>&nbsp;to audio. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a>&nbsp;(choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a>&nbsp;get ad-free, HQ audio&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a>&nbsp;for services I like.&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a>&nbsp;for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a>&nbsp;Links may be affiliate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Amazon Echo home theater setup, best iPhone cleaner & privacy first wireless carrier Phreeli (152, December 13, 2025)

Rich shared his&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/p/my-ultimate-black-friday-cheat-sheet">holiday shopping cheat sheet</a>, packed with money-saving tips! Bonnie in Charleston asks for a good&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/179508861/the-rising-wave-of-ai-transcription-apps">transcription</a>&nbsp;app. Rich mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://wisprflow.ai/">Wispr Flow</a>, Willow Voice,&nbsp;<a href="https://superwhisper.com/">Super Whisper</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.monologue.to/">Monologue</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://aquavoice.com/">Aqua Voice</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://talktastic.com/">Talktastic</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://whispermemos.com/">Whisper Memos</a>. Jeff Jablansky, with the startup&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slate.auto/en">Slate</a>, will talk about their bare-bones EV that starts in the mid-20&rsquo;s and lets buyers add only the accessories they actually want. [<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5Ujt9ErVP/">instagram</a>] Robert in Ridgecrest is looking for a way to fax. Rich recommended eFax, Fax.Plus, Dropbox Fax. If you want to use a real fax machine, you can get an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ooma.com/">ooma</a>&nbsp;box. Pat in Apple Valley wants to know the best antenna for his RV. Matthew in Murierra wants to know about the nationwide Frontier outage. Rich says to check Frontier&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://frontier.com/pages/helpcenter/internet/troubleshooting/check-for-service-outages">service page</a>&nbsp;and sites, including&nbsp;<a href="https://downdetector.com/status/frontier/map/">Down Detector</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/frontier-internet">DownForEveryOneOrJustMe.com</a> Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Trifold and it will come to the US in Q1. Netflix is buying Warner Bros. in a 80 billion dollar deal. Tonya in Orange County is asking about a quiet laptop for her husband. Rich mentioned Asus Zenbook or any laptop with a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets">Snapdragon</a>&nbsp;processor. For deals, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://slickdeals.net/laptop-deals/">Slickdeals</a>. Want to make your own retro Santa Mall picture? You can use Google&rsquo;s Nano Banana AI. Here are the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DR7Rma5EfKZ/?img_index=1">instructions</a>&nbsp;and prompt to use. Gadget of the week:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oneplus.com/us/15">OnePlus 15</a>&nbsp;smartphone. Blazing fast and incredible battery life, camera can be hit or miss, especially in low light. Sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shopback.com/">Shopback</a>. Get cashback at your favorite online stores, use code RICHONTECH at signup for a $20 bonus. Eli Singer, of <a href="https://offline.now/">Offline.now</a> will explain confidence-based strategies to cut screen time and build healthier digital habits. [<a href="https://amzn.to/4pQ82uy">book</a>] Howard in Fullerton wants to connect his old school sound system to his computer full of music. Rich mentioned the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wiimhome.com/wiimpro/overview">WiiM</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://atonemo.com/products/streamplayer">Streamplayer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/port">Sonos Port</a>. Don&rsquo;t forget you can also&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/answer/9716522?hl=en">upload</a>&nbsp;music to the cloud for free by dragging and dropping to music.youtube.com. John in Nevada wants to know the&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9367166?hl=en">life expectancy</a>&nbsp;of a Chromebook. Check by going to Settings > About Chrome OS > Additional Details. Micron is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/micron-exit-crucial-consumer-memory-business-2025-12-03/">shutting down</a>&nbsp;its Crucial RAM consumer business in February 2026. You can&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/48DGIce">thank</a>&nbsp;your Amazon delivery driver with $5 at no cost to you by asking &ldquo;Alexa, thank my driver&rdquo; or type &ldquo;thank my driver&rdquo; in the Amazon app. Ellison can&rsquo;t pair their old Apple Watch with their new phone. Rich says to go into settings on your watch and&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/108372">reset</a>&nbsp;it so it can pair with the new phone. Kim in Bridgewater, NJ asks how to access the new&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.wallet.apple/id">Digital ID</a>&nbsp;on iPhone. Rich says it has to be running iOS 26 and press the plus sign in Apple Wallet. Luke Arrigoni, Founder & CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lotiai.com/">Loti AI</a>, will explain how Sora 2 and deepfake technology are exposing major gaps in digital protection laws and why Section 230 needs an urgent update. Joanie in Carmel CA says she loves&nbsp;<a href="https://bakebot.ai/">Bakebot.AI</a>&nbsp;that she heard about on my show to help her cook. <hr> Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a>&nbsp;to audio. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a>&nbsp;(choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a>&nbsp;get ad-free, HQ audio&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a>&nbsp;for services I like.&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a>&nbsp;for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a>&nbsp;Links may be affiliate. &nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Holiday shopping cheat sheet, Slate EV, Voice transcription apps (151, December 6, 2025)

We&rsquo;re off for the holiday weekend, so we&rsquo;ve pulled together some of our favorite segments from past shows. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving! &bull; Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 quantum chip: Microsoft introduced a groundbreaking quantum computing chip using a new material called topoconductor, a novel state of matter theorized for 100 years. The chip promises faster problem-solving in fields like healthcare and energy, with improved error resistance and potential to accelerate quantum development from decades to years. &bull; Arlo app update frustrates users: Callers reported the new Arlo Secure app is overly complicated, making it hard to manage multiple camera systems, set schedules, and access alerts. Issues mirror Sonos app complaints; some users unable to revert to old app or resolve via support, with speculation the changes push additional subscriptions. &bull; Google brings screen search to iPhone: Google added &ldquo;Search this screen&rdquo; with Lens in the Chrome and Google apps for iOS, allowing users to analyze on-screen content without screenshots. It&rsquo;s not as seamless as Android&rsquo;s Circle to Search but improves text, image, and link extraction inside supported apps. &bull; Career Dreamer AI tool launched: Google&rsquo;s free Grow with Google tool uses AI to suggest career paths based on skills, interests, and job market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It also generates resumes and cover letters; access at grow.google/careerdreamer. &bull; Connecting third-party cameras to Wyze: Wyze systems generally require Wyze-brand cameras for full app integration; third-party cams may work in Google Home for basic viewing but lose advanced features and typically need separate apps. &bull; iPhone 16e unveiled at $599: Apple launched the budget-friendly iPhone 16e with Apple-designed C1 5G modem (no mmWave ultra-fast speeds), Action button, Apple Intelligence, OLED display, and strong battery life. Lacks MagSafe and has Face ID instead of Touch ID; positioned as a modern XR-style value model. &bull; UK loses Advanced Data Protection: Apple removed end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after government pressure for potential law-enforcement access. Feature remains available elsewhere; Face ID data stays on-device and secure. &bull; Radiant Photo app perfects images instantly: Free mobile app (iOS/Android) uses AI to automatically enhance photos with one tap, ideal for social media posting. Works without subscription; also recommended Adobe Lightroom Mobile (dehaze tool) and Halide/Zero Cam for non-AI photography. &bull; Recovering a deleted video after one year: Videos deleted over a year ago are permanently gone from iPhone with no reliable recovery app. Check Recently Deleted (30-day window), iCloud/full backups, or services like Google Photos/Amazon Photos for future protection. &bull; Best Android music players for local files: Recommended options include Pulsar (Android Auto compatible), YouTube Music (upload your own library for free), Double Twist, and Samsung Music (on Samsung devices). &bull; AI transcription tools for interviews: Top choices include Otter.ai (business-focused), Descript (editing + transcription), Whisper Memos, MacWhisper, and free Hugging Face Whisper Web for quick browser-based transcription of audio files. &bull; FlyFin AI simplifies taxes: AI-powered app connects to bank accounts, auto-categorizes expenses year-round, flags potential deductions, and offers CPA filing. Significantly easier and cheaper than traditional CPA for freelancers and individuals. &bull; Reviving an old laptop with depleted battery: If a 6-year-old HP laptop won&rsquo;t stay on even when plugged in, replace the battery ($100&ndash;$300) at a repair shop or consider a new device like the M4 MacBook Air ($899) for long-term reliability. &bull; Healthcare misinformation on social media: Dr. Geeta Nayyar warns against TikTok health trends; verify sources (medical associations), watch for &ldquo;always/never&rdquo; claims, avoid paid supplements, and consult personal physicians or telemedicine for tailored advice. &bull; Restaurant QR-code bill splitting with Sunday: New table QR codes at some restaurants (like Pecora Bianca) let diners scan, choose items, split bills, and pay instantly via Apple/Google Pay&mdash;no waiter needed. &bull; External mic issues on budget Android phones: Many lower-end models like Galaxy A15 lack full external microphone support; premium devices (Pixel, iPhone, flagship Samsung) reliably work with DJI or Rode wireless mics. Record audio separately if needed and sync in editing software. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question <a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on <a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a> &ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on <a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a> &ndash; New York City, Sundays from 8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a> to audio. Follow Rich on <a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3 <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a> (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter <a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a> get ad-free, HQ audio <a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a> for services I like. <a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a> for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a> Links may be affiliate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Quantum breakthroughs, Apple talk with Brandon Butch & the best photo apps (150, Nov 29, 2025)

Pixel 10 phones can now <a href="https://blog.google/products/android/quick-share-airdrop/">share</a>&nbsp;files with iPhones using AirDrop Roblox is now&nbsp;<a href="https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/11/roblox-requires-age-checks-limits-minor-and-adult-chat">requiring</a>&nbsp;facial ID checks so users can chat with people of similar ages. Ray in the San Fernando Valley wanted to know what makes a solid dash cam. Rich said to look for 4K video, a wide field of view, night vision, loop recording, and a G sensor. He pointed to Veo, VanTrue, Garmin, and Nextbase as trusted picks. Gadget of the week, sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://app.shopback.com/CJ1Tts1JvYb">ShopBack</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mill.com/">Mill</a>&nbsp;is a high-tech food recycler for your kitchen that turns scraps into a dry, bag-ready material you can use for pickup or compost. David in Costa Mesa wants to know the best place to buy an iPhone and whether his stuff, especially his settings, will transfer. Erica in Corona asked why her iPhone reminds her to follow up on certain emails. Rich said the feature is called Follow Up Suggestions and you can turn it off in Mail settings. If you use Gmail, it&rsquo;s called Nudges and you&rsquo;ll find it in Settings. Nord Pass has revealed the&nbsp;<a href="https://nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/">most common passwords</a>&nbsp;of 2025, and number one is &lsquo;admin.&rsquo; Phil wrote in asking how to scan and email a document on the iPhone easily. Rich recommends using the built-in&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/get-started-with-preview-on-iphone-iph7239ea3b5/ios">Preview</a>&nbsp;app to scan and share in a couple taps. Rich&rsquo;s first Amazon&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/179508861/amazons-auto-buy-scored-me-a-deal">auto-buy</a>&nbsp;order was a success. Here&rsquo;s the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4rhoKVm">power strip</a>&nbsp;I bought. Richard in Malibu wants to know why turning off&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102412">Bluetooth and Wi-Fi</a>&nbsp;on his iPhone doesn&rsquo;t really turn them off. Rich explained that the Control Center only disconnects temporarily and iOS turns both back on automatically unless you disable them in Settings. Mitch in Littleton wants to know how to&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102431">access</a>&nbsp;the computers belonging to a deceased relative. Nathan Burrow, senior deals editor at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/">Wirecutter</a>, will share the best-tested tech gifts for 2025 and smart ways to save during the holiday shopping season. Wayne in Yorba Linda asks how to transfer his data from a OnePlus 11 to a OnePlus 13. <a href="https://getsavewise.com/grocery">Savewise</a>&nbsp;has a free new tool that automatically clips digital grocery store coupons. ChatGPT has a&nbsp;<a href="https://chatgpt.com/plans/k12-teachers/">teacher version</a>&nbsp;that&rsquo;s free through 2027. Rich shared the top 10 tech gifts of 2025, including: <ul> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/49BExb8">Apple AirTags</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/4plje26">Aura Frame</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/4oiaoRZ">Meta Quest</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/3LRJOBH">Apple Watch Series 11</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/3X9Oc1h">Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/4rhX0jh">Kindle Paper White Signature Edition</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/referrals/TACAG4NXE4HKJ4JRKERN6ACNQ?utm_source=web&utm_medium=growth&utm_campaign=rbm_referral">Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/4oh9d5g">Aura Ring 4</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/4igjpcA">Apple AirPods Pro 3</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/4oVGZ0S">The Nintendo Switch 2</a> </li> </ul> Dr. Adam Oskowitz, co-founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.doctronic.ai/">Doctronic</a>, will explain how AI is helping patients get faster, more accurate medical insights. Samuel says use the System File Checker if you delete a Windows file by mistake. Run scf/scannow Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a>&nbsp;to audio. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a>&nbsp;(choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a>&nbsp;get ad-free, HQ audio&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a>&nbsp;for services I like.&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a>&nbsp;for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a>&nbsp;Links may be affiliate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

2025’s hottest tech gifts without overpaying, Android finally AirDrops iPhone, auto-clip every grocery coupon (149, Nov 22, 2025)

&bull;&nbsp;Tesla testing CarPlay support Bloomberg reports Tesla is experimenting with CarPlay in a windowed mode on its infotainment screen. If it ships, owners would finally get wireless CarPlay for Siri, maps, and music apps that Tesla&rsquo;s system doesn&rsquo;t offer today. &nbsp; &bull; Apple introduces digital ID for travel iPhone and Apple Watch users can now add a digital ID using their passport inside Apple Wallet. It works at more than 250 TSA checkpoints for domestic flights, though travelers should still bring a physical passport as backup. &nbsp; &bull; Amazon debuts Auto Buy price-drop shopping Amazon&rsquo;s new Auto Buy tool lets shoppers set a price threshold and have the AI auto-purchase the item when it drops. It checks prices every 30 minutes, uses your default payment method, and you have 24 hours to cancel. &nbsp; &bull; Apple&rsquo;s knitted iPhone Pocket becomes a surprise hit A collaboration with Issey Miyake created a 3D-knit sling pouch for iPhones costing $149 to $229. It sold out quickly despite essentially being an elongated knitted pocket for carrying your phone and small items. &nbsp; &bull; LA atmospheric river jokes land with listeners Rich opened the show with a series of LA rain one-liners, reflecting how rare storms can disrupt the city. It set the tone for a lighter start before diving into the week&rsquo;s tech news. &nbsp; &bull; Projector shopping advice for indoor and outdoor use For better brightness and clarity, Rich recommends using a real projector screen rather than a tarp. XGIMI models, Epson&rsquo;s Epic Vision Flex, and Yaber V12 offer good performance and typically go on sale during Black Friday. &nbsp; &bull; Reviewers praise OnePlus 15 battery life Allison Johnson of The Verge says the phone&rsquo;s massive 7300 mAh silicon-carbon battery can comfortably last two full days, sometimes more. The tradeoffs: camera quality steps back from the previous model and lacks safety features like satellite messaging. &nbsp; &bull; Why the OnePlus 15 isn&rsquo;t yet on sale in the US The government shutdown delayed FCC approvals, leaving the phone stuck in limbo even though it&rsquo;s already shipping internationally. OnePlus says the filings are complete and it&rsquo;s waiting for certification. &nbsp; &bull; New Netflix party games on TV Netflix expanded its TV gaming lineup with Pictionary, Tetris, Boggle, and other family-friendly titles. Games use your phone as the controller after scanning a QR code. &nbsp; &bull; Fingerprint padlock gets viewer attention Rich highlighted the Benji Lock Outdoor Fingerprint Padlock, a weatherproof, offline lock that stores up to 10 fingerprints and charges via USB-C. It&rsquo;s aimed at people who don&rsquo;t want to remember locker combinations. &nbsp; &bull; Troubleshooting landline audio quality over VoIP A caller using AT&T U-verse noticed lower-fidelity audio on a wired phone compared to cordless and mobile devices. Rich explained that VoIP compression limits sound quality and options depend on the handset&rsquo;s capabilities. &nbsp; &bull; Messenger sending failures on new iPhone 17 A user reported messages stuck on &ldquo;sending.&rdquo; Rich recommended testing Messenger in a desktop browser to isolate whether it&rsquo;s an account or device issue, and checking for VPNs or storage constraints that could interfere. &nbsp; &bull; Using a Fire tablet for light document work while traveling For editing documents on a road trip, Rich suggests using web versions of Gmail and Google Drive and installing Microsoft Office or OfficeSuite from the Amazon Appstore. Fire tablets are better for content consumption than productivity. &nbsp; &bull; Managing IRS scam calls on older iPhones While newer iPhones can screen unknown callers, Rich advised older device owners to use T-Mobile&rsquo;s Scam Shield app or built-in call filtering under Settings. Third-party blocking apps may also help reduce call volume. &nbsp; &bull; Tesla software updates likely to support CarPlay on older models Rich notes Tesla has historically added major features to older cars via software updates. If CarPlay becomes official, most recent models should be compatible unless hardware limitations prevent it. &nbsp; &bull; Caller ID not showing properly on iPhone SE Users can check Settings > Phone > Show My Caller ID to ensure outbound calls display correctly. If the option doesn&rsquo;t appear, T-Mobile support can verify whether caller ID is blocked at the account level. &nbsp; &bull; Self-repair options for missing Windows DLL files A listener who deleted system files may need Microsoft PC Manager, PC Health Check, or Windows&rsquo; built-in Recovery tools to repair missing components. Resetting Windows while keeping personal files is the last resort. &nbsp; &bull; AI pioneer on the future of machine agency Guest Vasant Dar discussed how AI systems increasingly act as gatekeepers for services, job applications, and support. He argues that society needs guardrails around autonomy, rights, and constraints before AI becomes embedded in physical robots. &nbsp; &bull; Spectrum launches temporary free gigabit upgrade Spectrum customers using company-supplied routers can activate a free 1 Gbps speed boost through December 1 for holiday streaming and travel. Some users with personal routers may be unable to activate the offer. &nbsp; &bull; Uber and Lyft expand women driver options Both services added tools allowing female riders to request women drivers where available. The programs aim to increase comfort and safety during rides. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a>&nbsp;to audio. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a>&nbsp;(choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a>&nbsp;get ad-free, HQ audio&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a>&nbsp;for services I like.&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a>&nbsp;for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a>&nbsp;Links may be affiliate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Apple’s new Digital ID, OnePlus 15 review & Ring founder Jamie Siminoff (148, Nov 15, 2025)

Rich talked about the&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/p/is-meta-really-reading-your-dms">viral warning</a>&nbsp;that Meta will soon read your DM&rsquo;s. Shelton in Covina is wondering if he should log out of websites after doing financial transactions. WhatsApp has&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.whatsapp.com/introducing-whatsapp-for-apple-watch">launched</a>&nbsp;a full Apple Watch app. Henry in Glendora is looking for some software to help manage MP3 ripping. Rich recommended&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exactaudiocopy.de/">Exact Audio Copy</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mp3tag.de/en/">MP3Tag</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/">MP3Gain</a>. Listener Tim shared his headphone recommendations. After much testing, he found that the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4qQaume">Apple AirPods Pro 3</a>. And the standard&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4p4Jq14">Bose QuietComfort</a>&nbsp;topped his list. Pro tip: If you buy at Costco, the AirPods Pro 3 come with two years of Apple Care. Gadget of the Week:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/gps-pet-tracker-black">Life360 Pet GPS Tracker</a>. Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shopback.com/">ShopBack.com</a>&nbsp;using code RICHONTECH for a $20 cash back bonus. Gary in Redondo Beach is wondering if he should keep both Apple One and his iCloud storage plan for an additional $30 a month. Mark in Woodland Hills asked about traveling internationally. Rich recommended tools like Google Translate, Apple Translate, and Google Gemini Live Mode. And his foolproof method for finding a great restaurant within walking distance from your hotel. Go to Google Maps on a desktop search for your hotel. Tap the icon that says &ldquo;Restaurants.&rdquo; Choose 15 minutes for walking and then set the rating to 4.5. Look for a restaurant that has a lot of reviews. Here is the ramen place that Rich found in Tokyo (<a href="https://www.afuriramen.com/locations-ordering">AFURI</a>) that happens to also have locations in the U.S. T-Mobile is offering its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-text-to-911-available-for-everyone">satellite text to 911</a>&nbsp;service to anyone for free. Sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/satellite-phone-service/911-texting-signup">here</a>. Bobo mentioned his two favorite songs are Stevie Wonder&rsquo;s &ldquo;As&rdquo; and &ldquo;Just Like Music.&rdquo; Anne in Orange County asks if it&rsquo;s safe to put her bills on automatic payments. <a href="https://www.cnet.com/profiles/kchedraoui/">Katelyn Chedraoui</a>, AI reporter at CNET, will break down the rise of AI video generators like Sora&mdash;why it&rsquo;s going viral, how to spot deepfakes, and which AI tools are worth trying. Mark in Florida wants to know if there is a good price comparison website for online shopping. Former Meta engineers introduce a $250&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sandbar.com/stream">Stream Ring</a>&nbsp;that lets you take voice notes on your finger. IOS 26.1 adds new Liquid Glass&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQorBHmEaLw/">Controls</a>. Jim writes in and says if you don&rsquo;t want the new slide to disable the alarm on your iPhone, you can change the setting back. Go go > Settings/Accessibility/Touch/Prefer Single-Touch Actions. Gina in Mission Viejo is wondering why different iPhones pull in a different Wi-Fi signal. You can now&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lyft.com/rider/rewards">earn</a>&nbsp;United miles on your Lyft rides. Brynn Putnam, founder of Mirror &&nbsp;<a href="https://board.fun/">Board</a>, will share how she&rsquo;s reinventing family game night with her new tech console Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a>&nbsp;to audio. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a>&nbsp;(choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a>&nbsp;get ad-free, HQ audio&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a>&nbsp;for services I like.&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a>&nbsp;for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a>&nbsp;Links may be affiliate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Meta DM rumors, pet tracker & AI videos soar (147, Nov 8, 2025)

<ul> <li> AI used to create fake receipts: Expense-report fraud is rising as employees use AI to generate realistic receipts. Companies report millions in fake submissions. </li> <li> Glasses that block facial recognition: Zenni Optical&rsquo;s new ID Guard coating reflects infrared light, preventing facial recognition systems from identifying wearers. It also disables phone Face ID and Windows Hello while worn. </li> <li> NVIDIA hits $5 trillion valuation: The AI chipmaker briefly became the world&rsquo;s most valuable company, surpassing Apple and Microsoft. Analysts warn valuations may be inflated by investor speculation around AI demand. </li> <li> Microsoft cloud outage causes global issues: A configuration error in Microsoft&rsquo;s Azure cloud service caused an 8-hour outage affecting airlines, banks, and governments. Rich explains why reliance on a few cloud providers remains a risk. </li> <li> Humanoid robot for home chores: 1X's Neo robot can load dishwashers, fold laundry, and wipe counters&mdash;but only with a remote human operator wearing a VR headset. Deliveries are expected in 2026 for $20K or $500/month. </li> <li> Caller question &ndash; best portable phone chargers: Belkin&rsquo;s 20,000 mAh power bank with USB-C charging was recommended as a reliable, travel-friendly option.&nbsp; </li> <li> Gadget of the week &ndash; Santa&rsquo;s Magic Telephone: This $100 Wi-Fi-connected rotary phone from Mr. Christmas lets kids talk to an AI Santa that remembers their name and wish list. Rich calls it &ldquo;surprisingly good and fast.&rdquo; </li> <li> iPhone software update confusion: A caller saw iOS 26 listed alongside iOS 18.7.1; Rich clarified Apple now separates full updates from security-only versions, letting users choose stability or new features. </li> <li> Outlook email frustration: A listener struggled sorting by subject in the new Outlook. Rich confirmed the option is missing compared with Classic Outlook and suggested checking IT restrictions or reverting temporarily. </li> <li> Samsung&rsquo;s tri-fold phone prototype: Unveiled in South Korea, the device folds twice to expand into a 10-inch screen. Expected to cost over $2,000 and compete with future foldables from Apple. </li> <li> YouTube TV vs Disney dispute: Disney channels including ESPN, FX, and ABC are dark as the companies negotiate fees. Rich suggests trying short free trials from competing services or DirecTV Stream&rsquo;s 5-day pass. </li> <li> Fixing Google Contacts on Chrome: A caller&rsquo;s contacts wouldn&rsquo;t open after search. Rich advised clearing Chrome cache and cookies, updating the browser, disabling extensions, or testing in Edge. </li> <li> Samsung notification bubbles fix: For Galaxy users annoyed by floating text bubbles, go to Settings &rarr; Notifications &rarr; Advanced &rarr; Floating Notifications and turn bubbles off. </li> <li> Guest interview &ndash; Alexandra Samuel, &ldquo;Me + Viv&rdquo; podcast: The tech journalist created her own AI coach using ChatGPT. She discussed how personalized AIs can feel human, enhance creativity, and even risk emotional dependence. </li> <li> AI & mental health: Rich and Samuel noted OpenAI data showing millions of users struggling emotionally with AI chats. They discussed balancing AI&rsquo;s benefits with human connection. </li> <li> Moving data to a new PC: Rich advised transferring only essential files to keep new systems clean&mdash;using OneDrive, an external drive, or Laplink PC Mover for full migrations. </li> <li> OpenTable adds loyalty perks: The new Regulars program offers Amazon gift cards for points, early reservation alerts for Gold members, and free Uber One for six months. </li> <li> Updating iPads to iPadOS 26: Rich says the new version adds windowed multitasking similar to a Mac or PC, runs well on M-series iPads, and is safe to install. </li> <li> Google Gemini coming to smart speakers: Early access is rolling out to U.S. users via the Home app. Gemini will replace Google Assistant with smarter, conversational responses. </li> <li> DirecTV on-demand fast-forward limits: Some Hallmark movies won&rsquo;t skip ads because they&rsquo;re streamed on-demand, not recorded via DVR. Only recorded versions allow skipping. </li> <li> Syracuse University launches creator-economy program: Starting 2026, students can learn podcasting, streaming, and digital strategy at the new Center for the Creator Economy&mdash;a first-of-its-kind partnership. </li> <li> Samsung Internet browser now on PC: The beta version for Windows 10/11 syncs bookmarks, passwords, and Galaxy AI features with phones. </li> <li> Wemo smart-switch phase-out: Belkin is ending cloud and Alexa support for older Wemo devices in 2026. Thread-based models will continue to work with Apple HomeKit. </li> <li> iPhone storage tips for teens: Rich advised using free cloud options like Dropbox or ProtonDrive to offload photos instead of paying for more iCloud storage. </li> <li> Finding reliable cell service: T-Mobile users near Canada reported dropped calls; Rich explained how to pick the best low-cost carrier (MVNO) based on which major network&mdash;Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile&mdash;works best locally. </li> <li> Feedbag listener highlights: Tips included filming rental cars in 4K for insurance protection, warnings about musician payment scams, and reminders to clean out old storage units instead of paying endless monthly fees. </li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

$20K humanoid robot, Santa phone & moving your computer data (146, Nov 1, 2025)

Rich talked about&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/177054096/gms-wild-eyes-off-self-driving-future">GM&rsquo;s Forward</a>&nbsp;event in New York City where they announced their eyes-off driving. Jim in Sherman Oaks wants to know the best way to send Mast texts to folks and also put the information in their calendar. Rich mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://simpletexting.com/pricing/">Simple Texting</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.textedly.com/pricing">Textedly</a>, along with&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/about">Substack</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/">Calendly</a>. Amazon&nbsp;<a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2025/how-the-aws-outage-happened-amazon-blames-rare-software-bug-and-faulty-automation-for-massive-glitch/">revealed</a>&nbsp;it&rsquo;s a software bug that caused that massive AWS outage, not a cybersecurity incident. Meta&rsquo;s Kate Ross will explain new&nbsp;<a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2025/10/cybersecurity-awareness-month-helping-older-adults-avoid-online-scams/">safety</a>&nbsp;tools and simple ways older adults can protect themselves from online scams. Mentioned: instagram.com/help and facebook.com/help Jason in San Diego is trying to&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/music/add-artwork-mus1c6803257/mac">replace missing album artwork</a>&nbsp;in Apple Music. Rich also mentioned the app&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mp3tag.de/en/download.html">MP3Tag</a> Kevin in San Clemente wants to know how to unsubscribe safely from spam mail. Google has added a feature called &ldquo;<a href="https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/recovery-contacts-verify-google-account/">Trusted Contacts</a>&rdquo; to help you recover and get back into your account if you&rsquo;re ever locked out. Set it up today by going&nbsp;<a href="https://g.co/recovery-contacts">here</a>. Listener GW in Pasadena&nbsp;<a href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/download-products/end-support-windows-8-affect-turbotax-experience/L4v9atO3O_US_en_US#:~:text=by%20TurboTax%E2%80%A2%20369%E2%80%A2,TurboTax%20Desktop%20to%20TurboTax%20Online.">notes</a>&nbsp;TurboTax Desktop 2025 won&rsquo;t run on Windows 10 &mdash; you&rsquo;ll need Windows 11 or TurboTax Online. Tom in Los Alamitos wonders how a game like Royal Kingdom can be advertised as having no ads inside the app. How does it make money? Gadget of the week is the&nbsp;<a href="https://aluratek.com/products/13-3-epaper-wifi-digital-photo-frame">Aluratek e-paper</a>&nbsp;Wi-Fi digital photo frame. OpenAI launches its&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/177054096/chatgpts-new-web-browser">ChatGPT Atlas browser</a>&nbsp;with AI built-in. <a href="https://www.cnet.com/profiles/scottstein8/">Scott Stein</a>, Editor at Large at CNET, will discuss Samsung&rsquo;s new Galaxy XR headset and what it means for the future of mixed reality. Kristen in Arcadia wants to de-dupe her photo library. Rich suggested&nbsp;<a href="https://www.duplicatephotosfixer.com/">Duplicate Photos Fixer Pro</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://macpaw.com/gemini">Gemini</a>, or using&nbsp;<a href="https://photos.google.com/apps">Google Photos</a>, which can automatically find and group duplicates. HBO Max is&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/hbo-max-prices-increases-plans-2025-1236557671/">raising prices</a>&nbsp;again across all plans, anywhere from $1 to $2 per month. Rich recently finished&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/42SG4Wg">listening</a>&nbsp;to Michael J. Fox&rsquo;s new book, Future Boy, and really enjoyed it. Bob from Sunland asks how to digitize his old tapes. Rich mentioned converters from&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/430p5kJ">Roxio</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/video-capture">Elgato</a>&nbsp;and a device called the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4obzZg6">ClearClick</a>. New perk for Prime members:&nbsp;<a href="https://luna.amazon.com/home">Amazon Luna</a>, their cloud gaming service, now has access to over 50 games for free. Carlos is wondering what the scam is when you get a robocall and they don&rsquo;t say anything back. Verizon has a new wireless home internet plan called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-expands-home-internet-more-customers-new-lite-plan">Lite</a>, which starts at $25/month. Bob is wondering if there is an alternative to Wispr Flow for his Mac. Rich says Monologue does something similar. Christie asked which robo vacuum I like and which password manager I like. I mentioned the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3JnkGSc">Roborock</a>&nbsp;F25 and&nbsp;<a href="https://bitwarden.com/">Bitwarden</a>. Thomas von der Ohe, CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://vay.io/">Vay</a>, will explain how the company&rsquo;s remote-driven, door-to-door car rental service works and what it means for the future of transportation. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a>&nbsp;to audio. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a>&nbsp;(choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a>&nbsp;get ad-free, HQ audio&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a>&nbsp;for services I like.&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a>&nbsp;for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a>&nbsp;Links may be affiliate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

GM’s eyes-off driving, digitizing old tapes & remote-controlled rentals (145, Oct 25, 2025)

Rich talked about what he saw at CEATEC 2025. Watch my segments&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/p/coolest-innovations-on-display-at">here</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/p/the-coolest-quirkiest-gadgets-from">here</a>. Here&rsquo;s the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4keWlEXtu/">Honda Uni-One</a>&nbsp;that&rsquo;s going viral. Plaud AI note recorder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.plaud.ai/">here</a>. Apple launched an M5-powered&nbsp;<a href="https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apples-first-m5-laptop-is-the-14-inch-macbook-pro-131314446.html">14-inch MacBook Pro</a>. Amazon is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace/amazon-seasonal-holiday-jobs-2025">hiring</a>&nbsp;250,000 workers for the holidays. Julia Storm, Digital Wellness Educator and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reconnect-families.com/">ReConnect</a>, will help parents understand California&rsquo;s new social media warning label law and Instagram&rsquo;s PG-13 teen content rules &mdash; and what both mean for kids online. Gadget of the week is Logitech&rsquo;s new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/signature-slim-solar-plus">solar keyboard</a>&nbsp;that lasts up to four months on a charge. Sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://app.shopback.com/qoy9BuWAzXb">ShopBack</a>. Charlene in Hawaiian Gardens is having&nbsp;<a href="https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0062765">trouble</a>&nbsp;getting her mic to work on Zoom. Rich says to go into Settings, Audio and choose the right mic on your system. You can also test your setup at a website like&nbsp;<a href="https://webcammictest.com/check-mic.html">webcammictest.com</a> Donna asks how to share photos that she&rsquo;s scanned with friends and family. Rich recommended&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/43ppRI4">Amazon Photo</a>s. Kathy in Los Angeles wants to know if she should keep an old Compaq keyboard and mouse. Rich recommends just buying one on Amazon when you need it. You can recycle used electronics at places like Staples, Best Buy and the Apple Store. Apple TV+ is changing its name to just Apple TV, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/10/apple-original-films-blockbuster-feature-f1-the-movie-from-joseph-kosinski-to-make-global-streaming-debut-on-friday-december-12-2025/">F1</a>, the hit movie, will stream on December 12th. Phil in San Diego is trying to help a friend who wants to get&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102431">access</a>&nbsp;to their child&rsquo;s iPhone that passed away. Rich says this is not easy. It might require a court order. For everyone else, please set up a legacy contact on&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102631">Apple</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3036546?hl=en">Google</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/1568013990080948/">Facebook</a>. Nancy wants to sell stuff on Facebook Marketplace but doesn&rsquo;t want to use her real phone number. She wants to know some apps to add a second line. Rich mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://textfree.us/">TextFree</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sideline.com/">Sideline</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.burnerapp.com/">Burner</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://hushed.com/">Hushed</a>, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://voice.google.com/u/0/">Google Voice</a>. Rebekah Griffiths,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.assurant.com/claims-and-support/mobile-device-insurance">Assurant&rsquo;s</a>&nbsp;mobile trade-in expert, will explain how trade-ins put more money back in consumers&rsquo; pockets and why giving devices a second life matters. Rich mentioned a handy website for converting image, video, audio, and document files called&nbsp;<a href="https://vert.sh/">VERT</a>. Google is adding a &ldquo;<a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2940909/annoying-ads-in-google-search-will-be-easier-to-hide-soon.html">hide ads</a>&rdquo; button to search results. Verizon&rsquo;s Total Wireless brand has a&nbsp;<a href="https://mygdpbenefit.com/en/#!/welcome?brand=TOTAL_WIRELESS&state=CA">free</a>&nbsp;cell phone plan for eligible Californians with unlimited talk, text, and 6GB of data. Nathan is having issues with his Spectrum remote controlling his HiSense TV. Rich mentioned how United is installing StarLink on its mainline aircraft and this&nbsp;<a href="https://unitedstarlinktracker.com/">website</a>&nbsp;can help you track the progress. Rich&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/176372708/how-japan-got-connected">talked</a>&nbsp;about how connectivity and technology has changed in Japan over the past decade he&rsquo;s been traveling there. In case you&rsquo;re wondering what Rich travels with in his tech bag, here are the&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/176372708/whats-in-my-travel-bag">details</a>. Rich mentioned the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/43lfDZj">trtl travel pillow</a>. Also, here is the&nbsp;<a href="https://kyushujangara.co.jp/en/top/">ramen place</a>&nbsp;he found in Tokyo. Bookmark it for your next visit! Wayne from Wisconsin asks how to adjust his MP3s so the volume is the same across each file. Rich recommended an app called&nbsp;<a href="https://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/">MP3Gain</a>. Rich mentioned the Taylor Swift song&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcUifiu3UU">Opalite</a>. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a>&nbsp;to audio. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a>&nbsp;(choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a>&nbsp;get ad-free, HQ audio&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a>&nbsp;for services I like.&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a>&nbsp;for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a>&nbsp;Links may be affiliate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Japan tech, social media safety & travel pillow pick (144, Oct 18, 2025)

Rich talked about his Amazon Prime Day&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/p/heres-what-you-wanted-most-on-prime">mishap</a>&nbsp;and the products that you wanted the most. Rich also talked about his&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/p/heres-the-stuff-id-buy-on-prime-day">list of gadgets</a>&nbsp;to keep an eye on this holiday season. Rich explained who&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/09/whos-eligible-refund-amazon">eligible</a>&nbsp;for the FTC&rsquo;s Amazon Prime refund and warned listeners to watch out for scammers trying to take advantage of it. Nas in Los Angeles is wondering why his apps are no longer streaming after he switched from Spectrum to T-Mobile home internet. Rich mentioned doing a speed test with&nbsp;<a href="https://fast.com/">Fast.com</a>. Rich explained that if you&rsquo;re trying to remove an older Nest Thermostat from the Google Home app, you&rsquo;ll need to delete it from the Nest app instead for it to fully disappear. He also noted that Google is&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/16233096?hl=en">ending support</a>&nbsp;for the first-generation Nest Learning Thermostats from 2011 and 2012 &mdash; so if you still have one of those, it&rsquo;s time to upgrade. Gadget of the Week:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4qdCUq7">HP FilmScan</a>&nbsp;5-inch touchscreen film scanner that digitizes old negatives and slides&mdash;perfect for reviving memories before the holidays. [<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmWeVFDBDR/">video</a>] Sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://app.shopback.com/FaTnIGjRgXb">Shopback</a>&nbsp;- get cash back at your favorite online stores. Be cautious when downloading&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sora-by-openai/id6744034028">Sora</a>&mdash;there are many fake apps. Make sure the developer listed is&nbsp;OpenAI, not anyone else. Lisa is wondering if she should keep her HP laptop that she just got the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/extended-security-updates?r=1">extended security updates</a>&nbsp;on or keep the MacBook that she just purchased. Debby asked what to upgrade to from her iPhone 7. Rich recommended the iPhone 16e &mdash; affordable, simple, and a solid upgrade. Kevin in San Clemente said Google is asking for lots of personal info to keep using his account. Rich mentioned using&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cloaked.com/">Cloaked</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://app.privacy.com/join/Q7BPM">Privacy.com</a>&nbsp;to help protect your identity and keep personal details private. Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik, founders of Trilogy Media and stars of FOX Nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://nation.foxnews.com/scammed-getting-even-nation/">Scammed: Getting Even</a>, will share how to spot fraud, fight back, and protect yourself from today&rsquo;s biggest scams. Rich&nbsp;<a href="https://openai.com/index/introducing-apps-in-chatgpt/">explained</a>&nbsp;that you can now chat directly with apps inside ChatGPT &mdash; the first partners include Spotify, Booking.com, Canva, Expedia, and Zillow, with Target, Uber, and OpenTable coming soon. Tony in Orange County&nbsp;<a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/06/scammers-hijack-websites-of-bank-of-america-netflix-microsoft-and-more-to-insert-fake-phone-number">warned</a>&nbsp;listeners never to call a phone number found in search results &mdash; instead, go directly to the company&rsquo;s official website and use the customer service number listed there. Steve in Orange County asked how to remove&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/retrace-your-steps-with-recall-aa03f8a0-a78b-4b3e-b0a1-2eb8ac48701c">Recall</a>&nbsp;from his Windows computer. Rich said to go to&nbsp;Settings &rarr; Privacy & Security &rarr; Recall & Snapshots&nbsp;and turn off the toggle for&nbsp;Save Snapshots. He also mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://winaero.com/winaero-tweaker/">Winaero Tweaker</a>, a handy app that lets you adjust nearly any Windows setting. Steve Arhancet, co-CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://teamliquid.com/">Team Liquid</a>, will explain how esports is evolving, why gaming is creating real career paths, and what the new UCLA Alienware Lounge means for the next generation of players. Rich said you&rsquo;ll soon be able to watch select&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/spectrum-brings-nba-games-in-apple-immersive-to-apple-vision-pro/">Lakers games in Apple Immersive</a>&nbsp;on the Vision Pro &mdash; making it feel like you&rsquo;re sitting courtside. Tesla&nbsp;just launched cheaper versions of the&nbsp;Model Y and Model 3, though both are missing several premium features. Chevy&nbsp;announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/08/gm-unveils-new-chevy-bolt-same-package-new-battery-low-29k-price/">Bolt</a>&nbsp;is coming back for 2027, priced under&nbsp;$30,000. And&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;is marking its&nbsp;50th anniversary&nbsp;with a quirky release &mdash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microsoftmerchandise.com/Shop/#/product/MIC940014.000002-Microsoft-Limited-Edition-Crocs-Bundle--Blue-Green-W4-M2">Windows XP-themed Crocs</a>. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1120941458">anywhere else you listen</a>&nbsp;to audio. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. Download the MP3&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1">here</a>&nbsp;(choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for &rdquo;Download&rdquo;) Paid newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/subscribe">subscribers</a>&nbsp;get ad-free, HQ audio&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/podcast">here</a>. <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/referral-links">Referral links</a>&nbsp;for services I like.&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4eLeQnG">Amazon storefront</a>&nbsp;for products I like. <a href="https://www.richontech.tv/">RichOnTech.tv</a>&nbsp;Links may be affiliate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Top Prime Day gadgets, Windows recall privacy & scam exposing duo (143, Oct 11, 2025)

Rich talked about Amazon&rsquo;s smart home&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/175223879/amazons-latest-lineup">announcements</a>. Google is&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/16233096?hl=en">ending support</a>&nbsp;for early Nest Thermostats. Daniel asks about using Apple Photos and Google Photos at the same time on his iPhone. Sue wants to track blood pressure on the iPhone. Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at&nbsp;<a href="https://truetrae.com/">TrueTrae.com</a>, will share how to score the best deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Rich&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/175223879/amazons-prime-sale-this-week">Prime Day Shopping Tips</a>. Hank in Southeast Michigan is wondering what the best way is to move his files from his old computer to his new computer. Tim writes in &mdash; he usually goes with OtterBox but wanted to know if I have any other recommendations for his new iPhone 17 Pro Max. I told him I still like the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3KCa3eA">OtterBox Symmetry&nbsp;</a>series, but also check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/">UAG</a>&nbsp;cases for extra protection and the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3VMuh7Z">Spigen Ultra Hybrid</a>&nbsp;if you want something slim and simple. Gear of the week, thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://app.shopback.com/iGApQfnmcXb">ShopBack.com</a>&nbsp;&mdash; featuring two great picks for your setup: the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/46BVUH2">Belkin 3-in-1 Q2 wireless charger</a>, perfect for powering your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4pSQoqP">UGREEN</a>&nbsp;45-watt plug-in charger, a compact powerhouse for keeping your gear charged fast wherever you go. Debby in Murrieta is trying to stop Gemini from launching when she holds the power button. Go to Settings &rarr; Advanced features &rarr; Side button &rarr; Press & hold &rarr; Power off menu. OpenAI released an app called&nbsp;<a href="https://openai.com/index/sora-2/">Sora</a>, which is basically a way to create &ldquo;fun&rdquo; deepfakes videos of yourself and friends. Invite only;&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sora-by-openai/id6744034028">download</a>. Meta will start&nbsp;<a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2025/10/improving-your-recommendations-apps-ai-meta/">using</a>&nbsp;your chats with its AI to personalize ads on Facebook and Instagram. No opt-out option. <a href="https://beard.fm/">Stephen Robles</a>, tech journalist and content creator, will join to share insights on Apple and smart home technology. Mentioned:&nbsp;<a href="https://beard.fm/stolen">Stolen</a>&nbsp;shortcut,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/d76d05accfe94c069587985f535f8a88">Recipe</a>&nbsp;shortcut, create.beard.fm, make.com and&nbsp;<a href="https://software.charliemonroe.net/downie/">Downie</a>. Cheryl in Phoenix is wondering if a data removal service is worth it. Rich mentioned this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/personal-information/services-that-delete-data-from-people-search-sites-review-a2705843415/">Consumer Reports article</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://joindeleteme.com/blog/opt-out-guides/">DIY takedown guide</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/12719076?hl=en">Google Results about You</a>. Microsoft is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-price-rises-to-30-a-month-microsoft-adds-more-day-one-games-and-throws-in-fortnite-crew-and-ubisoft-classics-to-help-justify-the-cost">raising</a>&nbsp;Xbox Game Pass prices, and Peloton is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/01/peloton-revamps-equipment-raises-prices-ahead-of-holidays-.html">increasing</a>&nbsp;membership costs for both app and hardware users. Bob in Denver wants to transfer music from his iPhone to his Mac. Rich suggests trying third-party software like&nbsp;<a href="https://imazing.com/">iMazing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://softorino.com/alttunes">Alt Tunes</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/touchcopy/">TouchCopy</a>&nbsp;(not personally tested). Mark in St. Petersburg wants a simple, affordable laptop. Rich recommends a Chromebook Plus if going ChromeOS, or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microcenter.com/product/696393/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-copilot-pc-153-laptop-computer-luna-grey">Lenovo IdeaPad Slim</a>&nbsp;for a solid Windows option. Here&rsquo;s the secret link to access&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/free-office-online-for-the-web">Microsoft Office</a>&nbsp;free on the web. Kelly wants to know if she can run Safari and Chrome on her Mac computer at the same time. Mark Vena, CEO and principal analyst at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smarttechresearch.net/">SmartTech Research</a>, will share gadgets we both love. Mark mentioned a few gadgets he&rsquo;s using &mdash;&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4mS65Md">DJI mics</a>, a&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4n8BJWh">green screen</a>, and an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1870135-REG/moment_107_154_supercage_mobile_cage_with.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&store=420&lsft=BI%3A6879&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15146763997&gbraid=0AAAAAD7yMh2xgJsfFpsXNGuIPHKmqxsfh">iPhone cage</a>&nbsp;for better video setup and sound. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question&nbsp;<a href="https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry">here</a>. How to Listen: 🎙️&nbsp;Live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/">KFI AM 640</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Los Angeles, Saturdays from&nbsp;11 AM &ndash; 2 PM PT 🎙️&nbsp;Rebroadcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/live/710-wor-5874/">710 WOR</a>&nbsp;&ndash; New York City, Sundays from&nbsp;8 PM &ndash; 11 PM ET 📻&nbsp;Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rich-on-tech-1/playlists/podcast.rss">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rich-on-tech-43096746/">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-on-tech/id1120941458">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1T3yjl0dOfvm5LU6vB2wbd">Spotify</a>. Follow Rich on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/richontech">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/richontech">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichOnTech/">Facebook</a>. 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Amazon smart home devices, deepfake app Sora & Prime Day tips (142, October 4, 2025)

Rich mentioned you should take photos of your rental car from all four sides to avoid disputes over damage. Rich mentioned his scanner project that sends files straight to Google Drive&mdash;convenient, but keep privacy in mind. Rich mentioned TikTok will keep operating in the U.S. under new ownership and tighter security rules. Rich mentioned Amazon Prime customers may be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/09/ftc-secures-historic-25-billion-settlement-against-amazon">eligible</a>&nbsp;for up to $51 back from an FTC settlement. Rich mentioned Windows 10 support is&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/174621951/windows-end-of-life-what-you-need-to-know">ending</a>, so users need to plan for an upgrade. Dan Ackerman, Editor-in-Chief at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microcenter.com/site/mc-news/default.aspx">Micro Center</a>, will discuss Windows 10&rsquo;s end of life, how to extend updates for another year, and when it makes sense to buy a new PC. Mentioned the&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/check-if-a-device-meets-windows-11-system-requirements-after-changing-device-hardware-f3bc0aeb-6884-41a1-ab57-88258df6812b">PC Health Check App</a>. Disney+ streaming prices are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/23/disney-plus-new-pricing-streaming-kimmel.html">going up</a>&nbsp;starting October 21, with increases of $2 to $3 per month. Charles in the San Fernando Valley says he&rsquo;s wondering if his iPhone 11 is still feasible to use. Rich mentioned yes, it can support&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apple.com/os/ios/">iOS 26</a>, though you might need to clear out some storage. He also recommended the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cleverfiles.com/clever-cleaner/">Clever Cleaner</a>&nbsp;app. Kirk in Upland is wondering how to access an iPhone 8 he got from his late mom. Rich mentioned contacting Apple to&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102431">remove the activation lock</a>, and urged everyone to set up a legacy contact on&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3036546?hl=en">Google</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/1568013990080948/">Facebook</a>, or&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102631">Apple</a>. ChatGPT is adding a new proactive feature called&nbsp;<a href="https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-pulse/">Pulse</a>&nbsp;which delivers personalized updates each morning based on your past chats and data. Rich got access to&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4mXiBuh">Alexa Plus</a>&nbsp;and says the AI-enhanced assistant is much more helpful. Lisa Jackson, Apple&rsquo;s VP of Environment, will discuss Apple&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-launches-new-project-to-protect-and-restore-california-redwood-forest/">sustainability efforts</a>. Kirk in Upland is trying to download a photo stored on an old Nokia phone. Christina in Monterey is wondering why Google is trying to&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1333913?hl=en">verify</a>&nbsp;that she&rsquo;s over 18. Rich mentioned this&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.google.com/age-verification?utm_source=p0">page</a>&nbsp;to check if your age is verified. OnePlus announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/09/25/oneplus-15-early-reveal/">OnePlus 15</a>&nbsp;with its own camera technology instead of Hasselblad. Rich mentioned there was an app called&nbsp;<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/viral-call-recording-app-neon-goes-dark-after-exposing-users-phone-numbers-call-recordings-and-transcripts/">Neon</a>&nbsp;that paid users to record calls to train AI &mdash; but it appears to have been shut down. <a href="https://www.visible.com/get/?3S9FJZP">Visible</a>&nbsp;is making its debut in-store at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/visible-wireless/pcmcat1755288008995.c?id=pcmcat1755288008995&ref=rdr&loc=visible">Best Buy</a>. Virginia in Utica is wondering if she should upgrade her laptop to a Windows or a Mac. Krista Kowalczyk, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/48BjRzt">Beyond the Storm</a>, will share her latest photo scanning and preservation tips, plus insights from her new book. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more&mdash;plus interviews with industry experts&mdash;all in this weekly show. 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