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Rich offers his hands on impressions of the new Apple products: iPhone 16 models, Apple Watches and AirPods. Bill in Los Angeles wonders if those websites offering a free iPhone 15 are legit. 📱 Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler test-drives Apple Intelligence and explains the quirks in the iPhone 16's new AI features. Annette asks how to mute notifications on group texts on Android. Ed in Tarzana wants to know how the Sleep Apnea detection feature works on the Apple Watch. Tom in Temecula wants to know if his current AirPods Pro 2 will get the hearing aid features. 23andMe agrees to a $30 million dollar settlement related to their 2023 data breach. Rich mentioned HaveIBeenPwned to check if your info has been breached. Gerry in Hatfield, PA is curious if he can use a wireless dongle keyboard with Bluetooth instead. Microsoft is warning Outlook email s that they have to switch to a more secure authentication method; in most cases you can just delete your and re-add it. Sue in Redondo Beach is curious if Experian is trying to sell her when they say her info is on the dark web. 📱 Top tech YouTuber iJustine discusses the new iPhone 16 and other recent Apple product announcements. Brian in Murietta wants to know when you’ll be throttled with an MVNO. Rich says to check the “network management policy” in the Broadband Facts label for the plan. United Airlines is the first major airline to install super fast Starlink Internet on it’s planes and it will be free for engers. Mela wants to know what a “high split” means for her cable internet with Spectrum. Patrick in Colorado Springs is looking for a MP3 Player that has FM Radio. Rich says to check out the SanDisk Clip. Sony unveils the PlayStation 5 Pro with improved graphics, better WiFi and a $700 pricetag. The free and excellent ElevenLabs Reader App (iOS, Android) can now read to you in celebrity voices. Linda in Glendale wants to know how to remove her personal data from Google. California opt out info. 🕹️ YouTube creator Jon from GenXGrownUp explores 80s nostalgia, retro gaming, and the revival of classic brands in the modern tech landscape. TurboTax is discontinuing the CD format for it’s desktop software. Waymo and Uber are teaming up for service in Austin and Atlanta. Americans used a record 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2023, according to the CTIA. YouTube is introducing pause ads on TV screens. Sign up for the Rich On Tech Newsletter here! Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to in! Links may be . RichOnTech.tv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich reviews the V-U2 show at the Sphere Las Vegas. David in Fresno is getting pop-up notifications on his screen ever since he visited a certain website. Verizon is buying Frontier for $20 billion in cash. Verizon is also cutting Autopay discounts for customers on older plans. Beware: Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise. Google Photos has a new “Ask Photos” AI feature you can try out. Stop reading the manual for your appliances and gadgets. Here’s how to use AI to help you instead. Steve in San Diego is getting an error on Chrome that says his cache is full. Instagram is adding comments to Stories. Beverly is wondering if it’s safe to use WiFi at an Airbnb esp for things like banking. Angela is wondering if Rich can recap his advice on maximizing travel rewards. Roku is adding artwork inspired Backdrops as a screensaver and it looks like you can use your own Google Photos or ed photos, too. Paul in Columbus is using a Fire TV cube and sometimes it pauses by itself. 🍎 The Apple Circle host Robert Rosenfeld discusses trending iPhone apps, Apple events, and his YouTube channel's coverage of the Apple ecosystem. Mentioned Trainwell App. Deborah in Carson needs more WiFi hotspot than her plan allows. Rich mentioned Solis, Visible, portable hotspots and 5G Home Internet from Verizon or T-Mobile. Gary is wondering if his Verizon phone would work on the AT&T network. Maria is trying to set up s on her son’s iPhone. Android earthquake alerts are expanding to all 50 states. 🎙️ Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer discusses her tech career, Sunshine startup, and views on AI's future impact. A new video camera security system can deploy smoke and pepper spray. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to in! Links may be . RichOnTech.tv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple set a date for its next big event to unveil the iPhone 16 models. California might approve a controversial AI Safety Bill. ESPN launches a Where to Watch tool. Fubo has a similar Gamefinder tool for sports. Jason in Texas says the battery in his 2019 MacBook won’t charge anymore. 📱 UCSF pediatrics professor Dr. Jason Nagata discusses recent school smartphone bans and their impact on student well-being. Nenette in Los Angeles is wondering if she should get M2 or M3 chip. Gloria in Oxnard, CA needs to convert files on a CD to audio. Rich mentioned Speechify and Listen Later. ElevenLabs is also great for text to speech and they have an app for iOS and Android. Michael in Anaheim can’t hear notifications when his phone is connected to Bluetooth. Rich mentioned the Spoken Notifications app. 📱 Business Insider's Tech & Electronics Senior Reporter Antonio Villas-Boas compares mobile carriers Mint Mobile and Tello Mobile. John in Moorpark is curious about an Apple Watch vs medical alert device. Lonnie in Riverside has Google Maps on his iPhone and it won’t work. LG says it will provide 5 years of OS updates for it’s smart TV’s. Samsung says it will provide 7 years of OS updates for it’s smart TV’s. Patty in Van Nuys is trying to get music off an old computer laden with viruses. Rich mentioned his newsletter and the stretching app Bend. 🏈 TV Answer Man Phillip Swann guides listeners on selecting the ideal sports streaming service for their needs. Rich mentioned how to block ads on Android instantly. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to in! Links may be . RichOnTech.tv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich discussed some real life ways to use AI: to help you pick out wine on a menu, choose what to order based on dietary restrictions and even pick ingredients to cook with. Android s in California can now add their ID or drivers license to Google Wallet. Apple Wallet is coming soon. Richard in New Jersey is wondering why the voice volume on his Sonos system is louder than the TV volume. 📺 Ashish Aggarwal introduces the JubileeTV, a streaming device designed to help seniors with remote assistance capabilities. Mary in San Diego wants recommendations for a VPN. Gary in San Antonio says his iPhone 15 Pro Max runs too hot. Rich is reading the book The Anxious Generation and it’s an eye opening warning about the role tech plays in the lives of our kids. Rich found a good way to find a highly rated nearby restaurant on Google Maps. Richard in Menefee, CA is looking to replace his older LG phone. Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung S24 Ultra. If you type “”:: into the iPhone’s App Library Search bar it will crash the phone. Don’t do it, you can see me do it here. FlightAware says there’s been a security incident with data. Joel in Riverside wants to know if he can use AI to help him build his new website. 📖 Author Julio Vincent Gambuto discusses his book 'Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!', which offers strategies for reclaiming time and purpose in the digital age. Spectrum TV customers can get Paramount+ Essential for free. You can trade in old electronics for a Costco gift card. Also, check out Gizmogo. Mark in Woodland Hills is looking for a simple video and audio editing program for PC. Rich mentioned Audacity, CapCut and Adobe Rush. Ring has a new basic video doorbell with head to toe video and better battery life. Waymo reached a milestone: 100,000 paid trips weekly. Craig in Des Moines wants to know if his Skullcandy headphones are any good. Rich also mentioned he likes the CMF Buds 2 and Sleepphones. 🚛 U.S. News vehicle editor Zach Doell provides an objective assessment of the Tesla Cybertruck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich discusses the new Pixel hardware from the latest Made By Google Event. Here’s how to check if your SSN was involved in that massive data breach. Links to freeze credit reports: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax Ryan Montgomery, founder of cybersecurity firm Pentester. NPD Breach Check Tool Mentioned: Bitdefender and ESET for anti-virus, iVPN and Mullvad for VPNs Follow Ryan on Instagram for more cybersecurity info and tips Eric in the I.E. asks there’s something similar to Pixel’s Call Notes feature for the iPhone. Apple is adding a call recording feature in iOS 18. Samsung is bringing Circle to Search to select Galaxy A series smartphones. Rich shares details on the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. Maxx in Lake Worth, FL says you should consider freezing one more system from ChexSystems to avoid identify theft with bank s being opened in your name. Mark in Woodland Hills is wondering if there’s a way to keep his phone cool while cycling outside. Rich mentioned the Phoozy phone case. Fitbit s will have access to some Peloton classes starting in September. Rishi Chandra, Google Home, Shenaz Zack, Google Pixel and Sandeep Waraich, Pixel Wearables. Melody in Carlsbad says random photos are showing up on her Mac computer. Check the folder you’re using for your screensaver: Open System Preferences, Screen Saver, Photos and check the library or folder. Elsa in Playa Del Rey wants to use DIRECTV Stream but it doesn’t work with Samsung. Robert is trying to make his DIRECTV Genies tune to a certain sports game at a certain time. California will soon let you add your Driver’s License and ID to Apple Wallet. Max Tegmark of the Future of Life Institute will talk about the good and bad of AI. Proton VPN now has a browser extension and it’s completely free. There’s a new world record for most consoles hooked up to one TV: 444. Dylan from St. Louis wrote in to say how much he likes the discount gift card website GCX, formerly Raise. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to in! Links may be . RichOnTech.tv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Covered: 1. Google ruled an illegal monopoly    - How to change default search engine on iPhone and Android 2. Troubleshooting Paramount+ on 2017 Samsung TV 3. Bandlab app for music creation on iPad 4. Flight tracking apps: Flighty and App in the Air 5. Cash App breach settlement 6. Running Windows on Mac computers    - Boot Camp for Intel-based Macs    - VMware Fusion Pro for Apple M Silicon chips 7. Samsung TV screen darkening issue 8. iPhone Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity problems 9. PointsYeah tool for travel planning with points 10. Google retiring Chromecast after 11 years 11. Roku launching new 24/7 free sports channel 12. Fitbit Ace LTE new features 13. Samsung stove recall 14. Google TV Streamer 4K as smart home hub 15. Disney raising streaming prices 16. Apple Watch life-saving stories 17. Aptera Motors solar electric car development Guests: - Bart Welch from PointsYeah - Steve Fambro from Aptera Motors Note: Links provided may be links. Rich On Tech - Weekly Tech News, Tips, and Gadget Reviews Host: Rich DeMuro Airs: 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide Stream: Live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast : Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to in Website: RichOnTech.tv Social Media: Follow Rich on X, Instagram, and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich discusses the latest trackers for iPhone, Android, Samsung and Moto Tag. James in Pomona wants to buy a point-and-shoot camera. Rich recommends cross-referencing reviews at DPReview and Wirecutter to find something in your budget and check out the top sellers on Amazon. Here’s how to free up space fast on your iPhone or Android. Steven is wondering how to manually “teach” his Tesla so the self-driving gets better. Ford is letting Mustang Mach-E EV drivers unlock extra torque with a $1000 in-app purchase. Robert in Michigan says as a blind , iPhone with Voiceover has been very helpful. No one is more excited about iOS 18 than Google because it will bridge the Android - iPhone messaging divide. Whistle Out says people are wasting money by not switching to an MVNO. Carmen needs to free up space on Google Storage to continue using Google Docs. Rich says to visit one.google.com and use the tools to free up storage space. Here’s a hack to use ChatGPT to digitize your handwritten notes. Gary in Laguna Niguel wants to know which MVNO’s run on Verizon’s network. Rich mentioned Visible, Total, MobileX, Xfinity, Spectrum, Red Pocket and US Mobile. Peter Moore, a former gaming industry executive, explains how the Apple Watch saved his life. Tom in San Diego needs a cellular security camera. Rich mentioned Eufy, Reolink, and Arlo. Fabrice is Newport Beach is wondering why he has three different browsers on his computer. Michele's company wants her to install a GPS tracking app on her phone and she’s worried. Ohio residents can now add their driver’s license to Apple Wallet, making it the fifth state to do so. Gary wonders if there’s an easier way for his active grandson to monitor his blood glucose levels. Google’s AI photo editing tools are now available to anyone with an iPhone or Android. Ken Coleman, a work expert, discusses AI's impact on the job industry and how to best prepare for changes. Friend is an AI companion necklace that will be launching next year. T-Mobile has a Friday Night 5G Lights competition where a small town school can get some big football field upgrades. John wants to know if there’s a way his museum can easily accept digital payments. Rich recommends checking out Venmo and PayPal QR codes and Square tap to pay. Mary needs a portable battery pack for her cross-country trip. Rich recommends a Jackery Portable Power Station. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to in! Links may be . RichOnTech.tv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich discussed how to prepare your phone for international travel so that you can travel like a local and avoid roaming charges. Mario from Riverside asked why photos and videos he takes on the iPhone aren’t always compatible with other media players. Rich recommended changing Settings > Camera > Formats to Most Compatible and ing VLC. Steve Tcherchian, cybersecurity expert with XYPRO.com, will discusses lessons learned from the CrowdStrike incident. Diane in Pineland, TX asks how to send photos from iPhone to Android. Rich mentioned LocalSend and Snapdrop. Meta unveils a fun new way to generate AI selfies with a feature called “Imagine Me.” Joe asks about the Ticketmaster breach and if he should take advantage of the Mark in Winnetka asks about a phone with an E-Ink Display (BOOX Palma) and how to edit videos on his phone. Rich likes CapCut, Splice and Captions. Nenette in Glendale wants to know how to get rid of her info on Google. Rich recommends g up for Results about you or using a data deletion service like DeleteMe, Incogni or Mozilla Monitor. Nirave Gondhia, Founder of House of Tech, will give his impressions about Samsung’s latest devices including their foldables, watches and ring. Elizabeth in Rancho Mirage needs help buying a laptop. Rich mentioned the MacBook Air at Walmart and this guide. Apple Maps is now available on the web in beta. Jim in Portland, Oregon is wondering how to find the best cell service provider for his phone. Check RootMetrics, FCC Map, CoverageMap, OpenSignal If you get an email about your Social Security changing, it’s probably not a scam. But still be careful. A cybersecurity training firm was tricked into hiring a fake remote employee. OpenAI is now testing SearchGPT. Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalks TV will discuss the latest third-party apps for upgrading smartphone photo and video capture. Mentioned: Final Cut Camera, Kino, Blackmagic Camera, Luminar and Radiant Digital Imaging. Don’t get scammed when buying a house. Sonos is aware of all of the issues with its new app and is working to improve them. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich recapped the major IT meltdown. Cameron in Huntington Beach, CA is having issues with YouTube App on his iPhone. Amazon Prime Day 2024 was a success. John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, s to talk about the major IT outage. Dawn in Tuscon, AZ has a question about connecting to the USB on her computer. Rich says she needs a USB C to A adapter. Chris in Rancho Cucamonga can’t connect to WiFi Calling on his work’s WiFi network. Redbox is shutting down its DVD kiosks and streaming service. Target is the latest retailer to stop accepting checks. Do you still write them? Leslie in Laguna Beach is having trouble accessing her banking app on her mobile phone. Zac Hall, 9to5Mac Editor-at-Large, s to talk about iOS 18 Public Beta. Tim in Moorpark is running for President but has an issue with his honey jar labels. Apple has a new HomePod Mini in Midnight color. TinyPod is a way to transform an Apple Watch into a minimalist communication device. Samsung is pausing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments due to a quality control issue. James in Los Angeles is looking for a way to protect his copyrighted photos that he posts online. Rich recommends watermarking with Canva or an app, or ing to a service like SmugMug that will do it automatically. Also, follow Jefferson Graham at PhotoWalks. Microsoft Designer is a Canva alternative now available for iOS and Android. Debra wonders if she can replace her cable company “landline” with Ooma. Jared Newman of Advisorator s to talk about his latest cord-cutting guide. College students can get 50% off an HBO Max streaming subscription. Handy website: https://www.siriguide.com/ Google shows off new Pixel 9 devices a bit early. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich recaps Samsung Unpacked Paris. Rich talks to media and creators, including Bob O’Donnell, Rebecca Iassaics, Parker Burton, Enobong Etteh and Lance Ulanoff at Samsung Unpacked in Paris to get their take on the announcements Sally is wondering how to deal with roaming in China and getting her apps to work. Mentioned: VPN info, eSIM info. AT&T says a massive data breach got customer call records. Check to see if your was impacted here. Surfshark has a new service called Alternative Number, which can help protect your real phone number. Dori in Westlake Village is curious if the Samsung Ring can be worn on a toe. oura says no. Mark in Woodland Hills wants a WiFi-based phone line. Mentioned Ooma and MagicJack. The FTC and partners find that apps and websites use a lot of dark patterns to get us to subscribe and give up more personal information than we need to. Microsoft is raising prices for its Xbox Game subscription. Shopping Expert Trae Bodge shares smart tips to maximize this year’s Amazon Prime Day. Mentioned: Yahoo Shopping, Google Shopping, Coupon Cabin, CamelCamelCamel Here’s my page with Amazon Prime Day tips, tricks, and deals that I like. Sue wants a smartphone that’s good for her dad, who is nearly blind. Rich mentioned the blindshell. Google is making its Dark Web Monitoring service available to all for free. Start with the Results about you, and the dark web feature will come later this month. Rich had his first RCS text message conversation and says it will greatly improve messaging between iPhones and Androids. Clark from Lancaster is looking for tips on improving his WiFi. Rich mentioned ensuring the router is out in the open and not near any interfering electronics. Also, try a WiFi Analyzer app. Spectrum is raising prices on TV and internet. Willem Van de Mierop, co-founder of the Oko App, which helps the visually impaired safely cross streets. Apple and Google launch tool that lets you directly copy your Google Photos to iCloud. Google Maps now has a speedometer on the iOS app, five years after Android. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to in! Links may be . RichOnTech.tv Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talked about the summer of foldable phones, with events from Samsung in Paris and an early event from Google in Mountain View. Amazon is holding a Prime Day on July 16-17, 2024. Rich talks to organizers and attendees at Vidcon 2024. Major music companies are suing AI music makers Suno and Udio. Jeri has an Epson printer and she refilled it and now it won’t print. Andrew in Huntington Beach needs to use speakerphone on his iPhone since the earpiece no longer works. Use the Call Routing Accessibility feature. TeamViewer was hacked, but it only affected their corporate IT department, not consumers. Chris Mattmann, talks about his new role as Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer at UCLA. Xbox cloud gaming is coming to the Amazon Fire TV stick. Leeza in Hollywood wants to remove her son from her Microsoft family group. Mike in Austin has issues with his printers not connecting to his router. Ookla’s latest report reveals the carrier with the best 5G performance in the United States. Verizon unveils a new logo. Google is discontinuing its Stack PDF Scanner app. Alternatives are the Google Drive Scan shortcut or Adobe Scan for iOS and Android. Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion in Rivian. Chargely is a useful EV charging and route planning app. Tire Rack evaluates nine tires to see which ones perform best for EVs. Bob Carpenter, President and CEO, GS1 US, talks about the 50th anniversary of the barcode. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talks about the challenges of technology and acting as tech for friends and family . Make a QR Code so visitors can connect your guest wifi network easily. See highlights of my NJ/NYC trip here on Instagram. Tony in Van Nuys wants to know what to look for in a VPN. Mentioned free VPN from Proton. Thomas in Carlsbad needs help with his mesh network. Rich appeared on a NYC billboard and you can too by ing the TSX app. Nicole in Los Angeles wants to know if it’s better to repair the screen on her 2019 MacBook Pro or get a new one. myCharge is recalling 567,000 Power Hub portable chargers sold at Costco due to fire risk. AT&T is raising prices on older unlimited plans by at least $10 a month. Martin in Anza should he still use his iPhone 7 or get a new Nokia flip. You could also turn it into a security camera. Rich mentioned he still loves the Google Pixel 8a smartphone for just $500. Jamie in Torrance has a question about chargers that can handle multiple Apple devices at once. Ryan McLeod, creator of Apple Design Award-winning game Blackbox. Ron in Laguna Niguel has a question about scrubbing your personal information from the web. Google Results About You is an excellent free service. Delete Me has some good DIY opt-out guides. California rejects AT&T’s bid to end its landline obligations. Amazon is phasing out plastic air pillows in its deliveries. Lifehacker has a way to help you reach a real person at Amazon Customer Service quickly. If you have a car with electronic doors, get to know where the manual release is. Vinyl or Digital? Comment here. Derek Ting, co-founder and CEO of TextNow. Terry wants a free iPad app for drawing. Rich recommends Apple Pages, also check out Sketchbook, and ProCreate, although they might not be fully free. Justing recommended Photopea on desktop. Thanks to my brother Justin for ing me on the show. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich detailed new features coming soon to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence. Steve from Pittsburgh asked about eSIMs for international travel. Rich mentioned Airalo (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off), GigSky’s FREE 100 MB eSIM and Saily. Microsoft is delaying its AI Recall feature. Tony in Los Angeles is curious about the iPhone’s Live Voicemail. Sue in the Pacific Palisades is concerned Fall Detection on the Apple Watch isn’t working properly. Bret in Laamar, Colorado shares his Apple ID with his wife and now they get shared voicemails and call logs. Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Under APPS USING ICLOUD, tap Show All > Toggle Phone & FaceTime off Samsung Galaxy Watch FE launches June 24, 2024 for $199. An LTE version arrives in October. Rich detailed prominent changes are coming to Apple Watch, iPads, macOS computers, and Apple Vision Pro. TechCrunch listed the third-party apps that Apple is “sherlocking” with its own versions baked into operating systems. Alan in Santa Clarita is worried that a shared iCloud album is taking up too much storage space. Mike in Corona is concerned that software updates are changing the functionality of his apps. Journalists at Apple’s WWDC discuss the announcements that stand out most to them. Jerry in Rancho Santa Margarita is having issues with his iPhone 15 Pro Max. Dad Can’t Draw is a website that instantly creates custom coloring book pages for kids. Olivia in Huntington Beach needs to connect one mouse and keyboard to various computers and monitors. Rich mentioned a KVM Switch, Mouse Without Borders and ShareMouse. Hal in Simi Valley is having trouble preserving formatting when copying and pasting tables from a website. Jay in Lancaster has a Logitech M720 that can run multiple computers simultaneously. Matthew S. Smith, freelance tech journalist, discusses what to look for when buying a computer monitor. Here’s his buying guide. Yahoo Mail gets a modern makeover with AI-powered features. You can now renew your port online. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich mentioned two helpful travel sites in his Newsletter: PointsYeah allows you to search across multiple points and rewards programs at once for flights and hotels, and Turbli allows you to check the turbulence forecast for your flight. Rich says the Nothing Ear buds are excellent. Rich talked about portable chargers for your smartphone. The more mAh, the more charges you’ll get (10,000 is a good bet); look for USB-C charging in AND out for faster charging. Anker and Belkin are good bets. Keith in Andover, Kansas wants to know which AI to use. Rich likes ChatGPT for general, overall chatbot activities, Gemini for access to real-time information and the web, Claude for excellent language and summarization skills, CoPilot for creativity and Perplexity AI for “book reports” on a topic. Roxton in Ventura is having issues with his Moto 5G. Instagram is testing unskippable ads. Netflix is ending for second and third-generation Apple TVs on July 31, 2024. Jay from Woodland Hills has a Samsung S10 and wants to put an AirTag equivalent in his car and wants to know which one. You want a tag that works on Android’s Find My Device network. Rich says to look at Chipolo and Pebblebee but the shipping times are delayed. Sean in La Costa, CA wants to switch back to an Android after using an iPhone for a bit. Rich recommends iMazing, AltTunes and SMS Backup & Restore. Apple says it will the iPhone 15 and later models for at least 5 years, but historically, they have done software updates for six years. Rich highly recommends the $500 Pixel 8a if you want a great smartphone with clean software and an excellent camera. Carol in Los Angeles is wondering how she should protect her credit and identity. Rich mentioned WalletHub and AnnualCreditReport.com and consider freezing credit reports. You can also request your Lexis Nexus profile. Drew Binsky, a travel YouTuber who has visited every country in the world, will discuss his new book called Just Go. He mentioned tech tools including Google Maps Offline Mode, Airalo for eSIMs, GetYourGuide and ToursByLocals. Mark in Winnekta is having issues with YouTube saying he’s using an ad blocker. Microsoft is listening to consumers and changing the way its AI feature called Recall works. It will now be opt-in instead of turned on by default, and you have to use Windows Hello to access it. Rich mentioned reading a hard-cover book for the first time in a long time. It’s Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. Adobe says it does not claim ownership over customer work, clarifying new of service that upset many s. Apple Watch now pairs directly with the Dexcom G7. Mahboud and Nicky Zabetian, creators of the Kini wireless motion sensor. Use code RADIO for a discount. Ebay will no longer accept American Express as of August 17, 2024. Max is raising prices, and Spotify is too. BBB warns that phishing scams are up and offers ways to spot them. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

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

Rich talked about going to Seattle for two Microsoft events. One focused on their new CoPilot+ PCs and the other was the Microsoft Build developer conference. Rich talked about the new Recall feature on Windows computers that re everything on your screen. Bill in Julian wants a printer that he can print with from his phone but has no WiFi. Rich suggests looking for a printer with WiFi Direct capabilities. Bill mentioned he has a car with a record player! Rick in Pasadena isn’t happy about the T-Mobile price hike, especially since he’s on a plan with a price lock guarantee. Ben Bajarin, CEO and Principal Analyst at Creative Strategies, to talk about Microsoft CoPilot+ PCs and the Microsoft Build conference. Michelle in Long Beach is getting an error on her iPhone even when she tries to buy a free app. Want a Samsung SmartTag2 Bluetooth tracker for $1 instead of the $30 it usually costs? Matt Swider of The Shortcut has the deal. Google is having issues with its new AI Overviews feature. Tim in San Francisco is looking for guidance on developing his mobile app idea. Rich is super impressed with Google Photo’s Unblur feature, which is available on Pixel 7 and up and rolling out to other devices now. John in San Clemente wants to know how to take a photo of a menu in Europe and have his phone translate it. Rich recommends Apple’s Translate app, Google Translate and even ChatGPT! Don’t fall for Scareware! Here’s what to do if you see a pop-up that says your smartphone is infected with viruses. Tim Stevens, freelance automotive journalist, to talk about his recent article about EV Myths. Debbie in Fallbrook, CA can’t get clear images texted to her phone anymore. Southwest Airlines prices are now displayed on Google Flights. Hal in Florida asks how to learn to use AI like ChatGPT. Sharon in Lake Stevens, Washington, doesn’t want to pay for cloud storage. Rich recommends Amazon Photos if you have Prime and Sandisk USB drives. Gina in Riverside wants to share thoughts on the wild wild west of the Internet. Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI’s “Sky” voice sounded too much like her. Nomi AI CEO Alex Cardinell will talk about AI companions and the growth of AI chatbots as friends (and lovers) Microsoft is teaming up with Khan Academy to give teachers a helpful free AI tool called Khanmigo. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talks about the AI war between ChatGPT and Google. Manny in Covina wants to know how much an old computer textbook is worth. Netflix signed a three-year deal with the NFL; they’ll start by showing two games on Christmas Day 2024. Mark in San Diego is getting rid of DSL and wants to know if Internet Air is reliable. Rich says to compare what’s available in his area using SpeedTest’s ISP tool. Also, check to see what the AT&T internet speed is on your smartphone using Fast.com or an app called Meteor. Twitter has completed its rebranding to X.com, and now all URLs point to X. Microsoft’s Free PC Manager makes it easy to free up storage space, clear cache and find duplicate files. Kathy in Orange County can’t find the voice input on her keyboard ever since she updated her Samsung phone. Kate wants to know about traveling to the UK. The best apps for taxi rides, walking tours and a guided Beatles tour. Rich recommends checking out Mindtrip.AI and GuideGeek.AI for the answers. Google is also launching an AI trip planner soon. Samsung, Google and Apple all have new accessibility features. Angie in Los Angeles is looking for a simple phone for an 80-year-old family member. Rich mentioned looking at dumbwireless for ideas, blindshell phones and Samsung’s Easy Mode. Wen in Yorba Linda wants to know if they should use an iPad Air, iPad or MacBook Air M1 for general web browsing. Rick in Torrance wants to know if the Pixel Watch 2 is suitable for heart rate monitoring. C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor at Android Authority, will discuss Google IO 2024. Hugo shared an update about the Sonos app redesign. Linda in Burbank says her landline is vital. California might not approve AT&T’s application to end its Carrier of Last Resort designation. Rich mentioned a handy website with working promo codes called SimplyCodes. Rich discussed various tools to help you “listen” to articles on your phone including the free ElevenLabs Reader app, plus Pocket, Speechify, Google Reading Mode for Android and Safari’s Listen to Page. You can also ask Siri to “read this” while on an article. John in Utica, NY was wondering how to see when a file was created vs modified. Jenny Blackburn, VP of UX for Gemini Experiences and Google Assistant, explains how to use Google Gemini AI assistant. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich re his colleague Sam Rubin. Apple unveiled new iPads at an event called Let Loose. We saw new iPad Air and Pro models, a new Apple Pencil Pro, and updated Final Cut and Logic Pro apps. Jeff, in Fort Worth, Texas, is trying to connect LED lights that use 2.4 GHz to his Google Nest Wifi. Chris Sheldrick, creator of the app What3words, will explain how to use it to tell someone your exact location using simple words. Samsung is rolling out Galaxy AI features to more devices, including the S22 Series, the Z Flip 4, the Z Fold4, and Tab S8. John in Lake Forest and his Mom is addicted to home shopping channels. Is there is a way to restrict them. Rich says to check s on the device. Serphane in Studio City wants a TV with dedicated bright and dim buttons. Rich says a universal remote might do the trick to quickly change the settings. Marcel in Brooklyn wants to know how to lock down his social media s like Instagram. Rich recommends being aware of scam messages trying to hijack your and turning on two-factor authentication using an app. Craig in Iowa wants to know how to find the AI features on his Samsung S24 phone. Brad in West Los Angeles wants to know how to connect the iPhone 15 in Europe. WSJ says T-Mobile and Verizon are in talks to split up U.S. Cellular towers and spectrum. Eli Blumenthal of CNET ed to explain how your cell phone carrier tracks you and how to change that. Rich in Colorado Springs wants to know when to use a VPN. Linda in Burbank wants to know what will happen to the MVNO carriers when there are just three big networks in the United States. Rich talked about Moms and technology, 47% own a smartwatch, 43% listen to a podcast weekly and spend an average of 4 hours and 4 minutes online daily. Textnow has an interesting new plan called Free Essential Data, which gives you free access to text, talk, and essential data for email, maps, and rideshare apps. Google unveils the Pixel 8a for $500 and it gets seven years of software updates. Olga wants to know how to get her phone un-hacked. Rich mentioned Recovery Mode. Gary in Laguna Nigel has an Amazfit watch and wants to know if he can use it without his phone nearby. Allconnect has a great article about 5G Home Internet explained! Michael Motamedi will talk about how he traveled the world for a year using AI from GuideGeek. Disney, Hulu and Max will have a bundle soon. Apple releases a security update for iTunes on Windows. Don’t fall for the Stolen iPhone Activation Lock Scam. Richard in Hilton, NY recommended the New bee earpiece. He said he paid $10 and it sounds great. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich opens the mailbag to answer listener questions. Victor asked if Apple will introduce a new iPad Pro this year. Rich says Apple’s Let Loose event on May 7 is expected to unveil new models. Tish asks if she should use AT&T Internet Air or Spectrum Fiber at 1 gigabit speed. Michael, who is in Kentucky, asks how to hide his real phone number when g up for services. Rich mentioned Cloaked, Burner App, T-Mobile DIGITS, Verizon’s Second Number and Google Voice. Sue asked why she and her significant other’s iPhone s seemed intertwined. Rich says to set up separate Apple IDs but link them up using Apple Family Sharing. Bonnie in Santa Barbara wonders if she should switch from faster to slower internet to save money. Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, and Jay Carney, who leads public policy, will talk about their new icons offering and more. Sara in Ventura has mistakenly locked up her phone and can’t access her two-factor authentication codes. T-Mobile now owns Mint Mobile. Roku devices will soon have home screen ads. Kathy in Laguna Niguel wants to know if she should pay to replace the modem on her solar system or connect it using a wired connection. Sam’s Club is replacing receipt checkers at the exit doors with AI and computer vision to do the job automatically. Jack Winston, founder of BePresent, discusses how the app can help s use their smartphones less. John says he’s running out of space on his hard drive and wants to know how to free up storage. Rich mentioned BleachBit and WinDirStat. You could also change the default storage location for documents. LinkedIn now has three new games: Crossclimb, Pinpoint and Queens. Brad in Key West says he lost photos on his iPhone during a recent software update. Rich mentioned checking the Recently Deleted album in the Photos App and backing up photos to a third-party service like Amazon Photos, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Photos. UnitedHealthcare says 1/3 of Americans might be involved in their data breach. Anthropic releases Claude AI as a free app for iOS. John in Bakersfield had online banking fraud and needs help. John Faulkner of Clean Fleet Report will to give a review of the all-electric Acura ZDX. Mindtrip.AI is a new way to use AI to plan travel. The popular Arc web browser is now available on Windows. Shaka Guide is an app that turns your smartphone into a GPS audio guide for places around Hawaii, national parks and scenic drives. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe