Rich shares his thoughts on the new iPhone 17 lineup.

Caller Carmen in Hollywood can’t save her Google Docs. The issue is likely full storage. Head to one.google.com to check and free up space.

Brian Tong, YouTube tech creator, will help break down Apple’s big iPhone 17 announcements.

Rich shared an update on his recent accident.

Jim in Northern Arizona asks about using passkeys.

Rich mentioned the Passkeys directory and Proton Authenticator.

Watch Rich’s TV segments going hands-on with the new iPhones and reactions.

Zoox launches robotaxi rides in Las Vegas and they’re free right now.

Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing, will join us to talk about the big iPhone 17 announcements.

Jay in San Diego called in wondering if it’s worth paying $100 to upgrade from the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro.

Rebecca is trying to help her friend find his lost Android phone. Rich says to go to android.com/find.

Jerry in Mission Viejo is trying to recover her WhatsApp account on a tablet, but she doesn't have access to the phone number anymore.

The American Customer Satisfaction Index has a new study on household appliances and electronics.

Steve in Mission Viejo is wondering what might be the best smartphone camera for capturing videos of birds flying away.

Gmail is adding a new purchases filter, so you can see all your receipts and purchases in one place.

Spotify is adding higher-quality lossless audio.

Daniel Green, Faye Travel Insurance, will explain how tech is transforming travel insurance with app-based claims, instant reimbursements, and AI-powered 24/7 support.

Aura frames are now Calm Tech certified.

The Pixel is now the fastest-growing premium phone brand.

In the feedbag, Rich mentioned:

• GnuCash, and Monarch Money for managing money

• Annotate.net and Reflector for teachers in the classroom

• CapCut, Adobe Rush and Canva for making slideshows

• LapLink for moving programs and settings to a new PC

• AT&T Senior Discount

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Rich shares highlights from CEDIA 2025 in Denver, a major home tech show featuring the latest in smart TVs, pro-grade audio, outdoor gear, and futuristic home automation.

Rich also talked about his visit to Denver, mentioning how much he enjoyed the city and a memorable dinner at Guard and Grace, where he had one of the best steaks he’s ever tasted.

Rich talked about how Amazon is ending the Prime Invitee program that let you share free shipping outside your household.

Rich answered a listener question about subscription trackers, noting Rocket Money helps cancel subscriptions but he now prefers Monarch Money for tracking all accounts in one place, even though it’s a paid service.

Tim in Huntington Beach asked if his old Windows 10 PC could handle Windows 11, and Rich said to use Microsoft’s PC Health Check app, try forcing the upgrade, or sign up for one more year of security updates.

Drew in Orange County asked if a Samsung A-Line tablet or FE tablet is better, and Rich said to go with the FE.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE with premium AI features starting at $650.

Gary in Laguna Niguel asked about satellite connectivity on smartphones, and Rich explained there are two levels — support built into phones like iPhones and Pixels, and service provided by carriers.

Google’s latest Gemini Nano update can restore old family photos and even remove fences from pictures.

Otto asked about organizing MP3s in Windows, and Rich recommended using the tagging program MP3Tag.

Auto asked how to manage groups of bookmarks in Chrome, and Rich suggested using folders and opening them in a new window, or trying Chrome’s Tab Group feature.

Brian Pagel, Executive Vice President at Emerald, explains what CEDIA 2025 is all about and the latest smart home trends on display.

Rich said to protect yourself online by using NordVPN with threat protection, or at least turning on Chrome’s safe browsing (standard or enhanced), which uses AI for real-time protection.

Gboard on Android now has a writing tools button that can polish your messages by fixing spelling and grammar.

Microsoft is giving U.S. college students a free one-year Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot subscription, a $100 value, if claimed by October 31.

Aldo called in asking about MP3 players, and Rich mentioned high-end Sony model, no-name brands on Amazon, and the Mighty player that works with Spotify or Amazon Music.

Julian Kheel, founder and CEO of Points Path, will share tech tips for smarter travel, including how his tool helps you decide when to book flights with cash or points.

Julian said that after Google Flights, his next favorite flight search tool is Kayak, while Hopper is useful for price predictions and Flighty for tracking delays.

Philips Hue is launching a lower-cost line of smart bulbs called Essentials.

Assurant reports mobile phone trade-ins are up 60% year over year, with people holding devices an average of 47 months; the iPhone 13 and Galaxy S22 are the top trade-ins, and AI is driving upgrades.

Tesco is testing an avocado ripeness scanner in select stores so shoppers can skip the squeeze test.

Melissa wrote in to say she loves the newsletter and that the Clever Cleaner app saved her 40% on her storage.

Tim in Richmond recommended two Microsoft tools for extra security: Microsoft Safety Scanner and the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.

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Rich reviewed The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas and explained how AI was used to reimagine the classic film.

Tim called in about a friend whose phone was allegedly hacked multiple times. Rich explained that’s unlikely, but advised changing major account passwords and enabling two-factor authentication for Apple, Google, and social media.

Mentioned: Proton Authenticator

Philip Jones, Technical Editor & Lead Reviewer at Projector Reviews, will explain what to look for when buying a projector.

He also mentioned premium models like the Epson QL7000, JVC DLA-NZ900, and Sony Bravia Projector 9, along with budget picks such as the Yaber V12 and Epson EpiqVision CO-W01.

Rich highlighted Clever Cleaner, a free app that helps clear iPhone storage by removing similar photos, large videos, and other clutter.

For cleaning up photo clutter, Rich suggested Files by Google for Android, Gemini for Mac, and Duplicate Photos Fixer for Windows/Mac. For Google Cloud, go to one.google.com

Apple announced a September 9 “Awe Dropping” event, where it’s expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new thin and light model likely called the Air.

Jefferson Graham, host of the Photowalks travel photography show, will share his favorite tips for capturing better shots on the go — plus his latest tech advice for travelers.

Jeff recommended knowing iCloud.com/find and android.com/find for lost phones, and said Graeter’s in Cincinnati is the best ice cream he’s had out of 120 spots worldwide.

Margie in Fullerton asked about free tools for animation and AI, and Rich suggested Adobe Express, Animaker, Google’s Veo and Flow, plus ElevenLabs for audio.

John in Moorpark had issues with his AT&T router; Rich suggested calling AT&T for a fix, or trying 5G wireless from T-Mobile/Verizon, and checking the Speedtest ISP site for other local options.

Ed in Rialto asked about voice-to-text for Windows, and Rich recommended Wispr Flow, calling it life-changing, and also mentioned Gmail’s “Help Me Write” feature.

Verizon is trying to reinvent the home phone with a new feature called Family Line which rings up to five smartphones at once.

Jim in Sherman Oaks asked about hotspot security, and Rich explained it’s generally safe if you use a strong password and WPA3 encryption.

Scott Aaronson, professor at UT Austin and director of the Quantum Information Center, will explain the basics of quantum computing.

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Rich recapped his experience in Brooklyn for the Google Pixel event and discussed what's new with the Pixel 10 series.

Rich talked about visiting Chuck's Arcade, a new retro-inspired arcade from Chuck E. Cheese.

Jason Lucking, co-founder of PAiback, will explain how their app helps travelers automatically get money back when airfare prices drop.

Hal in Simi Valley is asking how to change the size of the icons and text on his Windows computer.

Rich covered the Pixel Watch 4’s biggest upgrades, including standalone Satellite SOS, a new AI Health Coach, and Raise-to-Talk with Gemini for instant AI help.

Karen in Bakersfield asked for antivirus suggestions. Rich explained that Windows Security is already strong, with options like Malwarebytes, Sophos, Chrome’s Enhanced Safe Browsing, and AV-Test results helping you stay protected without all the upsell clutter.

Mark in Woodland Hills is asking if there is a home show where he can see all the security options on display. Rich mentioned CEDIA in Denver, which is where you can see a lot of the professional electronics equipment.

C. Scott Brown, senior editor at Android Authority, will share key takeaways from Google’s Pixel event in Brooklyn.

Apple TV+ is raising prices from $10/month to $13/month.

David writes in from Oregon asking if he can turn off the 4-digit passcode to his phone so he can just swipe to unlock it. Rich says yes, but he does not recommend it.

Reggie in Charleston, South Carolina wants to know about trackers for his car. Rich mentioned the AirTag, Chipolo, Tile and Tracki.

Jo Carrasqueira, senior editor at XDA, will share simple steps to deep clean your Windows PC so it runs faster and smoother.

A Seattle start-up named Tin Can is bringing back the landline, but just for kids.

Amazon Autos adds Hertz used cars to its online marketplace.

Alaska Airlines and T-Mobile are teaming up for free Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi.

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Luke in the UK recommends ShredOS for erasing hard drives.

Dave in Washington suggests LibreOffice for editing PDFs for free. And for changing file permissions, check out Emco Unlock It.

George from Pennsylvania suggests Microsoft PC Manager for cleaning up old PCs.

Nora from Pico Rivera loves Tello because you can customize the plan to fit your needs.

Rich mentioned that Facebook might be secretly scanning your camera roll and has instructions for how to turn this feature off.

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Rich mentioned how going to the DMV for his real ID was a smooth process.

AOL is discontinuing dial-up, and Rich reminisced about the old days of the internet.

Dale in Oceanside says his Samsung keyboard layout mysteriously changed. Rich says to tap the gear icon above your keyboard, tap "Languages & types" under English, and set it back to QWERTY.

Apple brought blood oxygen monitoring back to Apple Watches, but the difference is you have to look at the results on the iPhone screen.

Kodak says, contrary to rumors, it is not going out of business.

John in Los Angeles asked where he can continue his education. Rich mentioned Coursera, edX, LinkedIn Learning, Google Cloud Skills Boost, Microsoft Learn, IBM SkillsBuild, and ClassCentral.com.

Better Business Bureau warns of fake passport renewal websites that might charge you a fee or capture your personal information.

Rich mentioned how much he loves Nord's excellent threat protection feature, which also blocks ads as you surf the web.

Leesa emails to say she's gotten two class action lawsuit notices and wants to know if how to verify if they're legitimate. Rich says to check them at TopClassActions.com.

Rich says he’s loving Ring’s new AI feature that gives clearer notifications about what’s happening at home.

Rich has been testing the Epson EcoTank printer.

Mark in Woodland Hills says his Roku 4 is making whirring and grinding sounds.

Rich mentioned that Yahoo is cutting its free storage from 1 TB to 20 GB.

Richard in Calabasas wants to know how to delete Gmail emails faster in bulk. Rich says you have to do it from the desktop version of Gmail.

Brett Bristow, creator of Tech With Brett, will share tips and tricks to make your tech work the way you want — from smartphones to smart homes.

Brett mentioned Home Assistant, Narwal Flow, Casita Smart Switches, and Gemini Live.

Kathy in Los Angeles wonders About the privacy of selling items online. Rich mentioned a few websites, including exif viewers like EXIFEditor.io and Jimpl.com. And tools to strip EXIF data like Privmeta.

Sue in Long Beach asks if hotel keys contain your personal information.

Sanford in Santa Barbara wants a projector that can mirror his phone screen. Rich recommended the Nebula Capsule and the XGIMI Mogo. Also check out XREAL Glasses.

David Lombard, founder of the Laptop Elf Project, will share the best ways to securely erase, recycle, or donate your old Macs and PCs.

David mentioned several useful tools: CrystalDiskInfo (crystalmark.info) to check hard drive health, Speed.cloudflare.com to test internet speed and latency, MiniTool Partition Wizard for partition management and wiping, DBAN (dban.org) for securely wiping computers you can’t log into, and Free Disk Wipe (diskwipe.org) for erasing drives.

Google has introduced a new AI-powered feature that helps find flight deals.

The National Public Data site, hacked in early 2024, is back under new ownership. You can remove your information by searching your name, copying your profile URL, and submitting it through their opt-out form.

A new app called Cassette helps you rediscover forgotten iPhone videos by playing them back in a VHS-style experience.

Camp Snap has a new digital camera inspired by the classic Super 8, designed to capture video with a retro feel.

Jay in Hot Springs writes in that Microsoft Edge has a built-in scareware blocker, but you have to turn it on: go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services, then toggle on “Enable AI to Block Malware.”

Joanie in Carmel say she loves the Roborock wet/dry vacuum cleaner I recommended.

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Rich talked about flying kites with his kids and selling stuff on OfferUp.

Rich also mentioned buying discounted gift cards on CardCash.com.

Rich explained the new Instagram map feature that potentially shares your location if you choose to.

Jim writes in about gift cards. He recommends a website called CardBear.com, which aggregates the best discounts available for a wide range of gift cards.

Marilyn from Chula Vista called in about issues with the Watch TCM app.

ChatGPT just rolled out a major update to version 5, bringing faster performance, improved writing and coding skills, and new personality options.

Hulu’s standalone app will be fully merged into Disney+ in 2026.

Frank in Port Chester wants more details on using Gemini to keep notes. Rich suggested checking Google’s recommended prompts for ideas.

Doreen in Irvine asked how to back up text messages and contacts on a Samsung. Rich recommended using SMS Backup & Restore for messages, and for contacts, opening the Contacts app, going to Settings, and choosing Export.

On iPhone, open Contacts, tap Lists, press and hold a list, then tap Export.

Jay from Los Angeles says he uses Wirecutter and Consumer Reports for reviews. Rich suggested also trying Vetted.AI, Google’s AI Mode, and ChatGPT for product comparisons.

Barb wants to know how to back up her phone locally to her Windows computer. Rich says you can still use iTunes—just plug in your phone and click the little phone icon under the menu bar, next to where it says Music.

Mark in Woodland Hills asked about smart luggage or brand recommendations. Rich said he’s currently using Amazon Basics, also likes Away Luggage, and thinks Props Luggage is pretty cool with its built-in feet.

College students can get a free year of Google Gemini Advanced, which includes the Pro models and 2TB of cloud storage.

Roku has launched a new ad-free streaming service called Howdy, priced at $3 a month, with a selection of movies and TV shows.

Adam Doud, freelance technology writer, talked robotic lawn mowers and Samsung’s foldable phones.

Microsoft is shutting down its PDF scanning Lens app. Alternatives include the Microsoft 365 Copilot app and Adobe Scan.

Nick wants to know how to clean up his Gmail storage. Rich recommends using the tools at one.google.com.

AT&T is paying $177 million in a data breach settlement.

Bob from Los Angeles says he's shooting video on his Samsung phone. Which way should he shoot it? Horizontal or vertical?

Rich says you can watch his TV segments on YouTube.

US Mobile CEO Ahmed Khattak on how your phone can get better coverage and save you money with two networks at once.

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Rich talked about the new offline messaging app called Bitchat. Download for iOS and APK for Android here.

Stanley in Northwest Ohio asks about the universal AI search engine called Poe.

Samsung says its foldable phones are some of the best-selling pre-orders ever.

Scott Budman, Emmy Award-winning tech and business reporter for NBC Bay Area, will break down the latest news from Silicon Valley.

Kathy in Diamond Bar wants to know the best tracker for her Android phone for her luggage. Rich recommends a tracker on Android’s Find My Device network like the Chipolo POP.

Dropbox is shutting down. You have to switch to a new password manager by October 28.

Gee Lefevre, CEO of Presto, will talk about how AI is changing the way we place drive-thru orders at fast food restaurants.

Andrea asks how to access Google Gemini (iOS, Android)and also what's a good recommendation for a password app. Rich says Bitwarden.

Proton has launched a free two-factor authentication app that works cross-platform.

Uber has a new preference for women riders to get matched with female drivers.

Sarah is asking about a laptop for her daughter for college, but she says she has no money to buy it. Rich recommends the M1 MacBook Air or the current MacBook Air in using education pricing at Apple.

Mark in Woodland Hills is specifically interested in African American genealogy history. Rich recommended this page at BlackPast.org as a resource.

Tedd Mann, creator of the CollX card trading app, called in from the National Sports Collectors Convention. We talked about the latest in sports card tech and trends.

Mentioned: Whatnot, digital repacks (Arena Club, Courtyard), AI in the hobby like Waxstat.

Paul in Columbus, Ohio asks why some apps on-the-go require you to be on a Wi-Fi or hotspot.

Kay in Sherman Oaks says an update on her Samsung Galaxy A15 changed everything. Rich said to: Update Google Play apps, Update Galaxy Store apps, Update Google Play System Update by going to Settings > Security and Privacy > Updates > Google Play system update.

Nate in Florida asks for a review on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Rich visited the Tesla Diner in Hollywood.

Entrepreneur Lily Vittayarukskul, founder and CEO of Waterlily, will join to discuss how families can plan for long-term care, including how her AI platform predicts future health needs.

Sales of Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses tripled in the first half of 2025. They are very popular.

Cash App has a new pools feature so you can collect money from people in a group easily.

Spectrum now lets you pay the difference to upgrade the free included streaming apps to the ad-free version.

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Rich recapped his 20th wedding anniversary trip to Kauai, including a few tech takeaways from the islands.

Taren in Tennessee asked about getting a Wi-Fi range extender that works outdoors. Rich recommended the eero Outdoor 7 for strong, weather-resistant coverage outside.

Technology journalist and podcaster Tom Merritt, host of Daily Tech News Show, will join to talk about his favorite tech things, including the new XREAL glasses. Also mentioned: Feedly and Openvibe.

Johnny from New York writes in saying he’s having trouble sending a large video file by email. Rich suggests using the free tool Wormhole.app — it’s fast, secure, and perfect for sending big files without hassle.

Lucia from South Carolina asks if there’s a way to have her mom’s Google phone automatically answer calls on speaker. Rich says to go into Accessibility > Touch > Call Audio Routing — and set it to speaker.

Larry is starting a new job with a claims company and will be taking lots of photos. He asks which phone Rich recommends. Rich says: go with the iPhone 16 if you don’t need zoom, or the iPhone 16 Pro if you want the absolute best camera performance.

Rosita in Upland wants to free up space on her iPhone using a flash drive. Rich recommends the PNY Duo Link — it plugs directly into the iPhone and makes it easy to transfer and back up photos and videos.

Cathy called in about her water leak detector, which only works on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network — but her router is set to 5 GHz. Rich explained that many routers have a toggle or setting to enable a 2.4 GHz network. He also mentioned the Zircon leak detector, but it also runs on 2.4.

Technology journalist Sabrina Ortiz, senior editor at ZDNET, will join to talk all things AI.

Sabrina mentioned that if you don’t want ChatGPT to train on your data, you can go into Data Controls and turn off the option called “Improve the model for everyone.”

A plumber called in to recommend the Moen Flo system for water leak detection. Rich also mentioned another option called PHYN — both are smart solutions for monitoring your home’s water use and catching leaks early.

Jim from Orange, California wants an easy way to work with PDFs. Rich recommends checking out the website ilovepdf.com — it’s free and lets you merge, split, compress, and convert PDFs with just a few clicks.

Janine writes in about receiving an email with a suspicious invoice attached. Rich says: don’t click it. Instead, you can check it out at snitcher.space or Norton Genie. You can also copy and paste the email into a chatbot like ChatGPT to help analyze it. And to learn how to spot scams more easily, visit scamspotter.org.

John in Newport Beach wants to know how to put a video on a flash drive and copy protect it so they can't copy or redistribute it. Two options to try are here and here.

Josh Gorin, Executive R&D Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineering, will join to talk about how Disney uses cutting-edge tech like mixed reality and interactivity to bring park experiences to life. Mentioned: Imagineering in a Box — a free online resource for future creators, available on the Khan Academy website.

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Rich talked about how to build an AI-powered notebook that can remember everything using a combination of Google Gemini and Google Keep.

Brian in Orange County is trying to figure out how to transfer photos from his iPhone to an Android. Rich mentioned LocalSend and PairDrop.

Were Nest cameras really hacked on May 28th? Rich explains.

Google has set a date for the unveiling of its next Pixels on August 20th in New York City.

Herb In San Diego wants to know how to get his answering machine to work with his AT&T digital phone. Rich says voicemail is likely included with the line and needs to be setup.

Darren asks how to transcribe Zoom calls in real-time like subtitles. Rich said to use the live transcription feature built into Zoom?

Dave in Littleton, Colorado wants to know how to free up space on his computer. Rich recommends Disk Cleanup, Storage Sense and BleachBit.

Nest is raising prices. So is Peacock.

Barbara is switching from AT&T to US Mobile and wants to know if she should stick with her iPhone or get an Android.

Adrian Ludwig, chief architect at Tools for Humanity, will explain how World Network is building a more private and secure way to prove you’re human online — and why that matters.

Kenneth in Hollywood is looking for a way to use one cell phone for his personal and business calls. Rich mentioned Grasshopper and RingCentral and Google Voice.

Wayne wants to know how to have his Android phone read his text messages out loud. Rich recommended Read my text messages app and pay $1.99 to get rid of ads.

Apple launched a new emoji game in Apple News+.

Logan Seacrest, fellow at the R Street Institute, will discuss how AI is being used in police body cameras.

Bitcoin hits all-time highs.

Rich has been playing Donkey Kong Bonanza on the Switch too, and it is a smashingly fun time.

If you get a suspicious email, you can forward it to this website: scan at snitcher.space And it will give you a little report of if it's bogus or not.

Chrome now lets you move the address bar to the bottom of the screen on Android.

Rich's kids talked about the popularity of Grow A Garden on Roblox and Steve's Lava Chicken reversed viral video.

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Rich shared his first impressions of Samsung's new foldable phones, the Z Fold 7 and the Z Flip 7.

Harland in Wisconsin wants to be able to watch Hulu from his smartphone on a TV in his camper but without any Wi-Fi or hotspot.

Amazon's Prime Day The event helped propel $24B in spending over 4 days, according to Adobe Analytics.

Adarsha in Michigan is wondering if she should get a Life Alert or smartwatch with fall detection for her heart condition.

Rich mentioned two restaurants he went to in New York City: Osteria Barocca in Little Italy and Tony DiNapoli's in Times Square.

Archie from Mississippi is looking for some ways to remove backgrounds from pictures. Rich mentioned: remove.bg, bgeraser.com, pixian.ai and cleanup.pictures.

Kimberly from New Jersey wonders if the newest iPhone can take pictures of the moon.

Gary in Laguna Niguel is wondering why his phone is not picking up a 4G signal in a place that it used to.

Nancy is having trouble with her Google Voice placing outgoing calls from the desktop.

Fubo TV agrees to a $3.4 million privacy settlement. You have until September 12 to file a claim.

Gmail adds a one-click unsubscribe dashboard to help you clean up your inbox. It's called Manage Subscriptions.

Caller Gerry wonders if signing in with Google could cause some issues. Rich always recommends checking your third-party connected apps that have access to critical account data like Photos and Drive.

Patrick Chomet of Samsung talks about the company’s new line of foldables and why he believes now is the time to jump on board.

Devin in Long Beach is wondering why photos from his Whatsapp chats are showing up on his camera roll. Rich says to check Settings > Chats > Save to Photos and make sure it’s toggled off.

Google Gemini can now turn a photo into a video. Rich’s example here.

Bobo and Rich taste tested the Selena Gomez Oreos, and we give them a thumbs up.

Carl is going laptop shopping at Costco and wants to know the best specs to look for. Rich also mentioned checking for deals through Slickdeals like this one.

The FDA has cleared the first cuff-less blood pressure monitor for over-the-counter use.

Folio is a read-it-later app to replace Pocket, which is shutting down.

Rich figured out that you can save and retrieve notes from Google Keep using Gemini AI. So it's basically an AI-powered notebook.

Belkin is dropping support for older Wemo products as of January 31.

ABC 7 San Francisco has a story of a woman who got hundreds of Amazon return packages delivered to her home by accident.

Ari Paparo, former Google executive and author of Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance, explains how Google quietly took over digital advertising.

Avast says you should have the safe tech talk with your parents and grandparents. Here’s a printable flyer to help them avoid scams.

Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more—plus interviews with industry experts—all in this weekly show.

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