042 - October 21, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talks about his experience renting a Tesla. Bottom line: it’s a ton of fun to rent but be prepared to learn how to drive it if you haven’t before, and take charging into consideration.Carmen in Hollywood wants to know how to restore her messages in WhatsApp.Netflix is raising prices. Here are direct links to cancel streaming subscriptions.Isavel emailed to ask if she can use her daughters old Apple Watch even though she doesn’t use an iPhone. Rich recommends using Family Setup to set it up.Rob in Los Angeles wants to know if he can switch to a different authenticator app.Franchesca in Los Angeles wants to known how to operate her new smartphone.Mickey in Camarillo wants to know when to use a VPN. Rich recommends listening to the interview on a recent show.Rich mentioned the Emergency SOS over satellite feature on the iPhone 14 and 15 models and how you should familiarize yourself with them. If you’re Android and want a similar feature, check out the moto defy satellite link.Jerry in Northridge wants to know if it’s still safe to run macOS Sonoma. Rich says yes as long as it’s getting security updates. You can check this website for more information on software End of Life.Marcel Campos talks about the OnePlus Open foldable phoneFiroza in Los Angeles wants to know about the dual SIM feature on the iPhone, especialy for staying connected overseas.Joanie on X wants to know how to...

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

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

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

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

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September 9, 2023 (Episode 36)Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvGUESTS:Rich talked about all the upcoming tech events in the next few months including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta Connect, Google, OnePlus, Code Conference and CES! Whew!Jerry in Anaheim asked how to change the name of his iPhone. Rich says you should also take a minute to customize the name on your Kindle and Android phone, too.Kim Guluk, Head of Uber Live and Sports at Uber to explain how Uber Eats is now at stadiums nationwide.Rich explains what you need to know about the Facebook email about your “saved payment information.” Details here.Shirly of Belmont Shore wants to know why her computer doesn’t work the same way when she’s at home and at work.Janine wants to know if she should get an Apple laptop and tablet to complement her iPhone 14.A listener wants to know if there’s an app that can alert them when a senior discount is available in-store. Rich doesn’t know of a specific app that can do this but you can TheSeniorList for discounts, as well as

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September 2, 2023 (Episode 35)Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talks about this trip to Berlin for IFA 2023. Highlights here.He also tried out California’s Digital Driver’s license with TSA at LAX.Rich mentioned how you need to prep your gadgets for any travel, especially international travel. Check with your cellular carrier to see if you get any free travel days, or get an eSIM (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off). Also, Rich recommends a travel plug adapter, portable battery bank and an old school USB cable for charging on the plane.If you want to use your Bluetooth earbuds/headphones with the seatback entertainment, Rich recommends a gadget from Twelve South called AirFly.Rich talks about his experience with the Google Pixel Fold.Rich also talked about taking a walking tour with VoiceMap. Use my referral code gptyoh for your first tour free.John in Minnesota says his earbuds keep cutting out because Google Assistant activates. How can you disable that?Mark Gurman of Bloomberg explains what to expect with the new iPhone 15 models.Alex in Nuevo, CA wants to know why his SD card isn’t working.Google is raising prices for it’s Nest Aware subscription service.Verizon has a new way for you to stop those spammy email to text messages.Reggie in Charleston, S.C. wants to know why she lost access to her Facebook Page. Rich suspects she was hacked. Your first line of defense is to turn on Two Factor...

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August 26, 2023 (Episode 34)Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talks about Bob Barker’s passing and his memories of being on The Price is Right back in the day. Also, Rich talks about his experiences with eSIMs.Scott in Atlanta asks about getting iMessages on Android and Windows There are many ways, including Phone Link for Windows 11, AirMessage, BlueBubbles, Beeper and Sunbird. Be careful as all of them are working around Apple official protocols. Apple should adopt RCS.Scott Johnson, founder of the Frog Pants network, and host of the video games news and views podcast, CORE. Johnson talks about the Sony PlayStation Portal.Barry in Mission Viejo asks if he will need a travel convertor or adapter for his upcoming European trip. Rich has a few picks for travel adapters.Threads is now on the web.LinkedIn accounts are getting hacked, so protect yours.John in Los Angeles is locked out of his Gmail account.Shutterfly takes a turn and says they won’t delete your photos if you’ve been inactive for 18 months, but they will delete...

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August 19, 2023 (Episode 33)Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talked about emergency preparedness. Rich likes an app called Weather by Tomorrow for it’s storm tracking abilities. He tested a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn’t require an internet connection called Bridgefy, but it didn’t seem to work on his phones. Zello turns your phone into a walkie-talkie but it does require an internet connection. Familiarize yourself with SOS emergency features on the iPhone and Android. The latest iPhones can send emergency messages over satellite. Finally, you might want to turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your smartphone.Dennis in Corona has teen daughters and wants to know how to limit access to bad activities. Rich says to check out Bark, Aura and ScreenTime. Vilo router has built in Bark controls.Clayton LiaBraaten of Truecaller joined to talk about the issue of spam calls.Carmen asks if you need internet to use emergency SOS features.Dan in South Dakota asks about a good portable UPS system.Here’s what hackers need to know about how Bluetooth works on the iPhone.California is testing digital drivers licenses and Rich signed up to try it out.Disney is the next streaming service to

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August 12, 2023 (Episode 32)Rich talked about finding cool spots to visit using Google Maps and Instagram. On Google Maps, search “scenic spots” and on Instagram search for a city name and then hit Places, then the X to see spots where people are posting the most stories and photos.Rich also talked about using a parking app called SpotHero to secure a parking spot at the Taylor Swift concert. He also talked about how cool the LED bracelets they gave out were, from a company named Pixmob.Rich also wondered how to donate to the Maui relief efforts. This website has a good rundown of ways to help.Android phones can now alert users about AirTags nearby that might be stalking them. Explained in this video.Taya in Moorpark asks if there’s a good service to upload her recently scanned photos into. Rich recommends Google Photos.Debbie in Anaheim is wondering if there’s a way she can see what kinds of signals her neighbor with giant antennas on the roof is emitting. It’s messing with her Wi-Fi. Rich recommends checking out WiFi Analyzer apps to scan the area.Disney+ is raising prices again. Rich likes the rundown posted at Cord Cutter Weekly.Sal in Chicago asks how to block Spam calls on his phone. Rich recommends downloading the app for your carrier if it’s AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile. Otherwise, enable scam call protection and Bixby Text Call in Phone Settings on Samsung devices and Pixel owners get call screening built in.Amazon is having a new day called Prime Big Deal Days in October. They’re also delivering some items without additional packaging so they might show up on your doorstep in their original box.Roland in Florida asks how to upgrade the RAM on his computer and if it’s worth it. Rich says to check out the system scanner on Crucial.com and if it’s inexpensive, it’s worth it.Rich talks about how restaurants are adding more fees and surcharges to bills so be on the lookout for them, you might already be paying for service charges before you sign for the bill. Fred sent along a

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