Rich explains the current state of satellite connectivity on mobile phones.

Sign up for the T-Mobile Beta Test [here].

Watch Verizon’s commercial [here].

You can now download the Apple TV app for Android phones and tablets for access to Apple TV+ streaming and MLS.

Allison in Newport Beach says her business Instagram account was taken down due to violations she knows aren’t true. Rich says she can try appealing through the Meta Verified program.

✈️ Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, shares expert travel tips, money-saving tricks & the best websites from his new book How to Win at Travel!

Gary in Laguna Niguel wants fitness tracking but not necessarily a smartwatch.

Daisy in Homeland, CA asks how to learn about AI. Rich says to use AI chatbots, watch YouTube videos, subscribe to the WonderTools newsletter, and check out free classes on sites like Khan Academy and community colleges.

TikTok is officially back in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Apple is teasing a new product reveal on Feb 19, and everyone expects it to be a new iPhone SE.

Taren in Tennessee loves to read and wants to know if she should get a Kindle or an iPad.

An app called Death Clock aims to predict the day you’ll die (and how) using AI and a questionnaire about your health and lifestyle.

🖥️ J.D. Biersdorfer from The New York Times explains how to manage your digital estate—what happens to your social media and online accounts when you're gone.

Laura in Rancho Mission Viejo is wondering how to turn off notifications for a shared Google Calendar. Rich says to go to Google Calendar > Settings > Select the shared calendar > Adjust or disable event notifications.

Rich added that if an event is automatically created by Gmail, you need to copy it to a shared calendar so others can view it.

Mary in Topanga, CA wants a way for her 100-year-old mom in assisted living to watch TV with always-on captions since she forgets to charge her hearing aids.

Rich suggests enabling closed captions on the Samsung TV, though some models may require reactivation after turning off. For a simpler, always-on solution, he recommends the Jubilee TV system, which provides built-in captions on all content.

Earl in Whittier is asking which security cameras work well with Starlink. Rich recommends Wyze, Ring, Blink, Eufy, and Kangaroo as good options.

Super Bowl streaming hit a new record of 14.5 million viewers in 2025, with Tubi alone reaching 13.6 million.

Sabre is discontinuing the TripCase app on April 1, 2025.

Rich suggests alternatives like TripIt, Tripsy, and his favorite, AwardWallet. For flight tracking, he recommends Flighty.

💪 Bruce Pechman, The Muscleman of Technology, flexes his expertise on the latest in tech and fitness! Here are the gadgets he mentioned!

Apple now lets you migrate purchases from a secondary account to a primary account.

YouTube turns 20 years old—did you know it originally started as a dating site?

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Rich says Amazon will unveil a new AI-powered Alexa at an event in New York City on February 26.

Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new invite app. You’ll need an iCloud+ subscription and an iPhone to send invites, but anyone can RSVP—even non-Apple users.

Diana asks for an app to repurpose an old phone. Rich recommends Alfred Camera for easy live monitoring and motion detection.

Did you know Microsoft has a free app called PC Manager? It helps clean and optimize your system. Just be sure to download the official version to avoid imitators.

Rich’s mom stopped by to talk NYC, New Jersey, and share some advice for his show.

Mark asks if he needs a subscription to run his Orbi mesh network. Rich says no—it works without one, but some features (like security and parental controls) require a paid plan.

According to Chris Hoffmann of the Windows Intelligence newsletter, Windscribe and Proton VPN are two great free VPN options.

Katie wants a simple, free website to merge two wedding songs into one clip. Rich recommends Audiomass—a free, easy-to-use online audio editor.

Skip from Aurora asks which headphones are best for flying and if he needs an adapter. Rich recommends Sony, Bose, and Sonos Ace for noise cancellation and comfort. For in-flight entertainment, the AirFly adapter lets you use Bluetooth headphones with the plane’s audio system.

Researchers have discovered security vulnerabilities in the DeepSeek iOS app—raising concerns about user data and privacy.

Adam asks if he should replace a flash drive that gave him an error message. Rich says yes—once a drive shows errors, it’s unreliable and could fail completely. Backup important files and get a new one.

Google Maps celebrates 20 years of navigation, real-time traffic, and Street View.

📱 Joanna Stern, Personal Tech Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, discusses the latest in technology!

Ron in Palm Springs says Word is proofreading everything in Spanish. Rich suggests checking the language settings under Review > Language > Set Proofing Language to switch back to English.

iPhone 7 owners who filed a class action claim for “Loop Disease” are receiving payments up to $349.

Want a free office suite? LibreOffice has a new update with a polished UI and better compatibility with Microsoft documents.

Rick in West Hills asks if he should pay for more iCloud storage or move photos to his computer. Rich also mentioned the Amazon Photos app with unlimited storage for Prime members.

Finally! Truecaller now offers real-time caller ID and spam blocking on iPhone—but you’ll need a paid subscription to use it.

Rosebud is a powerful AI-driven journaling app that learns about you and provides insights into your life over time.

Kathy in Pittsburgh wants to replace her aging Windows 8 PC with a tablet—but not an iPad. Rich suggests the Samsung Tab S9.

📱 YouTuber Jimmy Is Promo shares top-notch tips, tricks, and reviews for Samsung users.

Rich is loving the new Opera Air web browser with its fresh look, break reminders, and background beats to help you focus or stay creative.

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Rich explained what DeepSeek is and why it disrupted the AI industry.

Toni in the Inland Empire asks about the difference between following someone and adding them as a friend on Facebook.

Jeff in Anaheim bought an Amazon Astro robot, and it stopped working.

Amazon Music Unlimited is raising prices by at least $1 a month.

Katie in Garden Grove is wondering about using an eSIM or regular SIM in Japan. Rich mentioned Airalo, use code RICH5375 for a few dollars off.

Lisa asks about the BeaconLink feature on OnePlus 13 phones.

Susan in San Diego wants to know if there’s something better than the Oura Ring. Rich mentioned checking out the Samsung Galaxy Ring (Android), RingConn, and Amazfit.

Rich talked about the high-tech, all-electric Pebble Flow RV.

Lou in Arizona is wondering if the system update messages he’s seeing on his Pixel 7 are legit.

Rich warned about a “Chrome Update” scam targeting Wordpress websites.

The Pebble smartwatch is making a comeback.

Michelle writes in asking if Apple is really enabling AI by default in the last update. Rich says yes, but you can turn it off easily.

Pat from Sherman Oaks asks if there’s a good website to chart a trip on a map. Rich recommends Roadtrippers.

📱 Cell phone plan reviewer Stetson Doggett will explain the latest offerings from carriers big and small – and how to save money while staying connected!

His Favs: US Mobile $25, Visible $45, Boost Mobile Infinite $65, Mobile X and US Mobile $10 plan.

There’s a new Apple Watch settlement for early models with swollen batteries. Details here.

Lynn in Murrieta is wondering how easy it is to switch to an MVNO.

Michael in Kentucky asks if the Cartable Pro Max he saw advertised on social media is any good.

Luis asks for a recommendation on a digital business card app. Rich says Popl and HiHello are two of his favs.

🎥 Phillip Swann, the TV Answer Man, joins me to break down the latest streaming services and what to expect for Super Bowl coverage.

You’ll be able to watch the Super Bowl on Tubi in 4K, but remember you need to register with your email first!

Helpful website to spot scams instantly – Scam AI.

Helpful website for quick, browser-based tools – Browserling’s Online Tools.

Google adds a new Block Breaker game – just search “Block Breaker.”

Rich mentioned the App Letterboxd and the movie Saturday Night.

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Rich gives his initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

Freddy in Yonkers is looking for a way to rip audio off CDs. Rich mentioned Exact Audio Copy.

Drew in Sherman Oaks is looking for a way to free up storage on on his iPad without deleting his photos from iCloud. Rich recommends the “Optimize Storage” feature.

Delete Desk is a handy website with a database of easy deletion instructions for over 10,000 websites.

Bill in Santa Monica is wondering if the free TCL phone he got is worth keeping.

Rich says to watch the movie The Wild Robot. It’s excellent and streaming on Peacock.

Netflix is raising prices, and the top-of-the-line plan is now $25 a month.

PowerSchool data breach affects millions of students and teachers.

Samsung teased a super thin phone called the Galaxy S25 Edge, which is launching later this year.

Samsung gave us a first in-person look at their upcoming XR headset, Project Moohan.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 now has a kid-friendly mode.

Oscar is having issues loading a website. Rich says to disable any ad blockers, use an Incognito Window or clear the site data for the website.

David in Tulsa is wondering which first smartphone he should get.

📱 Nick Gray, Editor in Chief at Phandroid, will cover the key features of Samsung's S25 series.

Instagram has a new feature that lets you reset your personalized recommendations.

Jim in Portland writes in about how to cancel his recurring Dropbox subscription if he can’t access the email associated with it and can’t remember the email address he used to sign up.

A simple guide to help keep parents safe online. Rich also mentioned ScamSpotter.org

Microsoft 365 is hiking prices, but existing users can switch to “classic” plans to keep their current pricing.

Trucaller is bringing real-time caller ID to iPhones.

Sony is exiting the "recordable Blu-Ray” business.

Tesla launched a refreshed Y Model.

Leticia wants a good app to scan a document. Rich recommends Adobe Scan, but you can also use Google Drive and iPhone’s Files App.

Vincent wants a good QR code scanner for Android. Rich says to use what’s built into the camera, Google Lens or Barcode Scanner App.

🎙️ Radio host and accessibility consultant Paul Amadeus Lane explores how technology can empower people with disabilities, drawing from his experience as a quadriplegic gamer and tech enthusiast.

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Rich talked about the tech to have on hand in an emergency situation.

Valerie is struggling to figure out what music service she wants to commit to.

Rich mentioned apps helpful to keep up with Wildfire activity near your home including Frontline Wildfire Defense, Watch Duty, PulsePoint and Firststreet.org

🏠 Kincade Fire survivor Mike Yurochko discusses Loti, his free platform helping disaster victims navigate insurance claims and rebuild their lives. Mentioned: A Fairy Tale

Pete in Fullerton is curious about the audio quality of phone calls on Ooma.

Stanley in Bettsville, OH wants advice on the best cloud DVR streaming option with Spectrum cable.

Apps to know:

Watchworthy - helps you find movies you will like.
Shredder - Tinder but for ski partners to hit the slopes with
Autopilot - Automatically tracks price drops on the plane tickets you buy and gets you credit for the difference.

🏈 Digital Trends Editor at Large Caleb Denison will break down the best TVs for the big game, from budget-friendly choices to top-value picks and premium screens with stunning quality. Recommendations: Under $500 - 55 inch HiSense U6N, 65 inch TCL Q65. Under $1000 65 inch Sony X90L, HiSense U8N. Splurge: 98 Inch TCL Q6.

Evan in Anaheim is curious about the Ninja Woodfire Grill and Smoker. Rich mentioned checking what Weber offers, too.

DJI is dropping its strict software that keeps drones out of No Fly Zones.

George Laguna Niguel wants to know if he should use Fire TV for content or subscribe to YouTube TV.

Lynn in Riverside is wondering if she can rescue her hacked computer.

🧬 Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm discusses efforts to revive extinct species through genetic engineering and biotechnology.

ScanMyPhotos.com is offering free photo digitization for CA wildfire victims—email [email protected].

DriveSavers is offering free data recovery to CA wildfire victims.

Nintendo finally revealed details on the upcoming Switch 2.

Samsung is expected to unveil the S25 series at an event on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in San Jose.

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Rich gave an update on the Wildfire situation in Los Angeles, and talked about balancing CES coverage with the fires happening back home.

Raul in Arcadia asked about portable batteries. Rich mentioned Jackery, Goal Zero, EcoFlow’s Solar Hat and Anker.

🔥 Nick Russell, VP of Operations at Watch Duty, will share how the app is helping communities stay informed during the LA County fires.

Susan in Santa Monica wants to get a smartphone. Rich mentioned refurbished iPhone and Pixels for the phone and pre-paying for a year of service for the cellular.

A caller wants a “landline” style phone service. Rich mentioned Ooma as his top pick, then Vonage and MagicJack as others offering similar options.

Rich discussed some of the interesting gadgets he saw at CES 2025.

Rich explained how AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Spectrum, Uber and Lyft are responding with wildfire relief for customers.

🤖 Lance Ulanoff, Editor at Large for TechRadar, will break down all things CES 2025!

Meta has changed its content moderation policies.

Apple says Siri protects users privacy and interactions are not used for advertising.

Grok from xAI is now available as a standalone app for iPhone.

✨ Matt Swider of The Shortcut will dive into all things CES 2025!

TiVo is coming back as the operating system in a Sharp smart TV.

Hulu + Live TV and Fubo TV are combining into one service.

Sony and Honda’s joint EV, the AFEELA 1 is now available for reservations in CA. It’s $89,900.

Dell is rebranding its computers as the Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max.

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Rich talks about the Apple eavesdropping settlement.

Here’s how to adjust the privacy settings on your smart devices like Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa.

Joe in Riverside wants to know if the LG M4 OLED TV will go on sale in the U.S.

Samsung’s $60 Galaxy Fit3 goes on sale in the U.S. on January 9.

🌄 Kai Twanmoh shares expert tips on exploring the outdoors with AllTrails—perfect for adventure enthusiasts!

What is Turo, the peer-to-peer platform used to rent both cars that have been used in recent attacks?

Mike in Los Angeles is wondering why Hotmail is rejecting all of emails to .NET addresses.

Greg writes in worried about the security of his WiFi passwords since he can now see them inside Apple’s new Passwords App.

KIA is recalling nearly 23,000 EV9 SUV’s due to missing seat bolts.

Diane in Meneffee wants to know why her Samsung phone is capturing video clips when she tries to take a photo. Rich explained how to turn off the Motion Photo setting.

Steve in Edmonds, WA is wondering how to turn Google Photos off.

📸 Professional photographer Krista Kowalczyk shares methods for preserving and organizing both digital and print photos, drawing from her experience helping Hurricane Ian survivors recover damaged memories.

Mentioned: Epson FastFoto scanner, Photomyne App, Pixologie for scanning, Daily Delete App, Amazon Photos & Forever Storage.

Gloria asks if buying electronics from a TV shopping channel is a bad idea.

An Instagram follower asks if they should turn Advanced Data Protection on for the iPhone.

Ron asks if there’s a way to watch live video of the radio show. Rich said that the first segment of each show is available on Rich On Tech Weekly through the KTLA+ streaming app.

Debra in Santa Monica wants to know how to toggle Live Captions on her Android. iPhone info here.

Apple Fitness+ adds new programs including pickleball for 2025.

Bill in PA asks if he should go OnePlus or Pixel for his next phone.

🛡️ Gerald Kasulis from NordVPN reveals 2025’s top cyber threats, from dark web dangers to AI-driven scams.

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Rich shared his Favorite Apps of 2024.

Diane wants to be able to access her home WiFi from other places. Rich mentioned a startup called CleverFi that’s working on something like this.

Spencer in Charlotte wants to force a Windows 11 installation. Mentioned: help page

ChatGPT now has an 800 number to call to talk to their AI chatbot.

ChatGPT has opened its real-time web search feature to all users.

Lito asks where is the promised Instagram recommendations reset? Look for it under Profile > Menu > Content Preferences

Amazon Fire TV has added accessibility features, including Dual Audio and expanded hearing aid compatibility.

Kirk in Llano, CA needs help retrieving JPEG’s from his Google Account, which he can’t access. Mentioned: Google Account Recovery

Daniel in Granada Hills says he’s thankful for SlickDeals.

📱 Marsha Collier, author of Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies, will join to share tips from her new book, including tools like Reading Mode to make life easier for Android users.

An emailer asks how to lock the camera on the iPhone so it can’t be activated remotely. Rich doesn’t know a way to do this but you can manage access by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera and turning off access for any or all apps. Pixel lets you turn off the camera access systemwide.

Monica asks if AI can write her will.

Craig writes in and asks how to watch Alaska the Last Frontier for under $10 a month because he doesn’t want to pay $100 for cable. Rich mentioned searching Google to see where it’s streaming and Reel Good and Just Watch apps.

Mark in LA wants to know if the translating earbuds are any good.

Rich tried a massage from a robot.

🧠 Mind over Tech founder Jonathan Garner explains how to develop a healthier relationship with technology while maximizing its benefits in our professional lives. Book: Your Best Digital Life

David wrote in to share a helpful cross-platform app called LocalSend, which lets you exchange files across devices on the same network. Rich mentioned PairDrop.net, which is similar and web-based.

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Rich talked about all the AI improvements on the iPhone thanks to iOS 18.2.

Santa has arrived on ChatGPT.

Dennis in Pasadena is having issues with printing from his iPad using WiFi.

LG is no longer making Blu-Ray players.

🚍 Jared Schnader, Senior Bus Director at CALSTART, will talk about California's first electric road charging system and the electrification of UCLA’s BruinBus fleet.

Jamie from Tampa is wondering how to save money on streaming services.

Rich mentioned The Streamable Matchmaker tool.

YouTube TV raised prices but you can try this hack to keep your price the same over the next few months.

Spectrum is now bundling Max streaming with it’s TV Select package.

Google Deep Research AI can now surf the web and compile reports for you.

Here’s the report it compiled when I asked about UFOs.

Jamie in Tampa asks how to save videos he sees on the internet. Rich mentioned Cobolt.

Jerry in Palos Verdes is wondering why the Cox Contour app won’t work on his iPad.

🔍 Cybersecurity expert Perry Carpenter shares insights from his book about protecting ourselves against AI-generated deceptions and deepfakes.

David in Whittier wants a security camera that doesn’t stream 24/7 so he doesn’t use all of his Starlink data. Rich mentioned Blink, Wyze and Kangaroo.

Sandy in Huntington Beach isn’t getting a good cellular signal in her home with her new phone.

Mark in Woodland Hills is wondering if there is such a thing as a virtual credit card. Rich mentioned Privacy.com or see if your card issuer offers them.

📱 Miami parents Natalia Daniel and Oded Pelled discuss Firsties, their new app for privately capturing and organizing children's milestone moments.

Rich mentioned Monarch Money as a good replacement for Mint, but it has an annual fee.

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Rich discussed the various types of encryption and why secure communication matters—even if you feel like you have "nothing to hide."

Elena in Berkley says her Mint Mobile slows down after two weeks. Rich said to monitor speeds with an app called Meteor.

Bitcoin crossed $100,000 for the first time.

💡 Coinbase CSO Philip Martin will share expert tips on avoiding online scams, protecting digital assets, and fighting back against fraud.

MyHeritage app has a new feature called LiveMemory which uses AI to turn old photos into short video clips.

Michelle in Glendale is curious if Yahoo Mail’s paid support options are worth it.

Amazon’s “Thank My Driver” promotion is running again for the holidays.

Rich talked about the Intuit Dome and all the tech requirements for entry.

Kathy in Linwood has an eye condition and is trying to convince her insurance company to cover the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.

Walmart completed it’s 2.3 billion dollar acquisition of VIZIO.

Dustin in Hermosa Beach wonders if he can get better streaming connectivity using Starlink.

📧 Yahoo Mail's General Manager Rob Gelick outlines new AI features designed to simplify email management and organization.

Peter in San Diego has the Samsung Note 9 and loves the SD card, but it’s no longer getting updates. Rich mentioned the CMF Phone, which still has a card slot.

Tesla has launched an official Apple Watch app as part of their 2024 Holiday Update.

Google Maps now has Waze incident reports.

If you have Verizon, try looking for a $10 monthly loyalty discount in their app,.

🏠 The Verge's smart home expert Jennifer Pattison Tuohy discusses Matter, the new universal standard for connected devices.

Rich tried on Hearview AI Subtitle Glasses, which provide closed captioning for real time conversations.

Redfin lets you add holiday decorations to your home listing.

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