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Stop Scam Calls Instantly, Must-Try Tax App & The Truth About Medical Misinformation
Apple’s latest product upgrades include the iPad Air M3, the 12th-gen iPad, and the MacBook Air M4 in a sleek new Sky Blue finish. Tony asked about a good app for playing local files on his computer, with recommendations for reliable and feature-rich media players. Rich says YouTube Music cloud, Samsung Music, listeners recommend doubleTwist, Pulsar. If you want to thwart phone call scams, try using the call recording feature on your device to deter scammers. Matt Swider of The Shortcut joins to share the standout gadgets and biggest tech trends from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Fernando asked for a good way to transfer music files to his iPhone. Rich recommends using WALTR Pro for a seamless experience. Google Gemini has added a variety of iPhone lock screen widgets for instant access to AI features. Ron in Norco asked how to transcribe recorded meetings on his phone. Rich recommended services like Whisper Memos, Descript, Otter.ai, MacWhisper, and Whisper Web, or using the built-in AI audio tools on iPhone, Pixel, and Samsung. Reggie in South Carolina asked about a tax service. Rich recommends FlyFin. (referral link) Shirley’s laptop won’t turn on due to a ruined battery. Rich discussed whether it’s worth repairing or if replacing the device is a better option. Rich suggested visiting a uBreakiFix store to get a free repair estimate before deciding on a fix or replacement. Tom in Woodland Hills said his Sonos will no longer play KFI, and Rich discussed possible fixes and alternatives. 🎙️ Dr. Geeta “Dr. G” Nayyar breaks down the growing crisis of healthcare misinformation and how it’s impacting public health. Jim in Malibu has a large property and wants a recommendation on a mesh system to extend Wi-Fi to his front gate and back workshop. Rich recommended checking out the Eero Outdoor 7 and the TP-Link Deco Outdoor for extending Wi-Fi coverage across large properties. DuckDuckGo has introduced new AI-powered search and chat features with a focus on privacy. Google’s latest Pixel drop introduces new features, including AI-powered scam detection, expanded satellite SOS availability, and more. T-Mobile Tuesdays’ latest perk is one free Slurpee every month at 7-Eleven and Speedway locations. 📱 Stephanie Humphrey will talk digital citizenship, sharing expert advice on kids and social media! The Better Business Bureau revealed the biggest and riskiest scams of the past year, highlighting trends and key warnings for consumers. AI is driving faster smartphone upgrades as consumers look for devices with more advanced AI capabilities. Daylight saving time disrupts sleep for weeks, according to a new study from Samsung. Rich On Tech Episode 112 - March 8, 2025 RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more—plus interviews with industry experts—all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question here. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alexa+ Unveiled, Erasing Your Info from Google & Smarter Spam Tips
Rich gives a recap of the Amazon Alexa+ event in NYC, covering the major AI-powered upgrades, new features, and whether the $20/month subscription is worth it. Microsoft is shutting down Skype on May 5, 2025, urging users to switch to Microsoft Teams for continued service. Jeff in Tulsa asks how to get started with his password manager. Jose wants to know if the Ryoko portable WiFi hotspot is any good. Rich suggested the Simo devices as an alternative. Google has a new, easier way to remove personal information from search results. Rich also recommends signing up for Results About You to monitor and remove personal information from Google searches. Patrick in Colorado Springs wants to disable the auto-update pop-up in Microsoft Office. Alison in Corona asks about a security camera for a remote location with no power but cell service—Rich recommends checking out Reolink and Eufy 4G cameras. John in Granada Hills asks why some email unsubscribe links take you to a page that asks for your email address. Pixel Watch 3 is adding loss of pulse detection in the U.S. after receiving FDA clearance. Mike in Austin asks why he can no longer mirror his screen to his TV from the GameChanger app. Mike Prospero of Tom’s Guide joins to discuss Alexa+ and its new features, smart home improvements, and how it compares to other voice assistants. Nile needs a Skype alternative with video and text chat—Rich suggests comparing the free features of Microsoft Teams and Zoom to see which offers more. Neil in Virginia asks about PC compatibility with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips and whether his apps will work. Killy in LA has a PhotoStick but can’t see the photos on his computer. Bill in Hartford printed a QR code, but scanning it leads to the wrong URL. Photoshop comes to the iPhone now, Android soon. DIRECTV launches new genre-based TV packages starting at $35 a month. 📸 Chris Guld of Geeks on Tour will share expert tips on making the most of Google Photos—organizing, editing & preserving your memories! Sarah writes in: “Stupid question, I’m sure, but why can’t the user set up a custom wake-up name for Alexa?” Blue Origin’s next launch will feature an all-female crew, including Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez. Clicks is bringing its physical keyboard to Android phones, including the Pixel 9, Motorola Razr, and Samsung Galaxy S25. Rich On Tech Episode 111 - March 1, 2025 Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more—plus interviews with industry experts—all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question here. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:49:31
iPhone 16e Features, Photo Hacks & Must-Try Android Apps
Rich discussed the new iPhone 16e and its features, offering impressive value at a starting price of $599. Wayne in Irvine had his Instagram and Facebook accounts hacked. Rich recommends visiting facebook.com/hacked to recover the account or signing up for Meta Verified for direct support. Also, secure your accounts with strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication. 🎙️ Titania Jordan joins me to talk about keeping kids safe online, her work with Bark Technologies, and how parents can take back control with her new book, Parental Control. Maureen in Burbank is receiving messages about an iCloud subscription expiration and now suspects it’s a scam. Facebook will start deleting live videos 30 days after they’re streamed. Download any old videos now if you want to save them before they’re removed. Microsoft announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing with a new chip called Majorana 1. Mark is experiencing issues with the latest Arlo app update. Google has launched a new AI tool called Career Dreamer that helps match you with jobs based on your skills and experience. Google is bringing a feature similar to Circle to Search to the iPhone, called Search Screen with Google Lens, but with limitations. 🎙️ Brandon Butch, tech YouTuber and writer at The Apple Den, joins the show to talk all things iPhone 16e—what’s new, what’s changing, and whether it’s worth the upgrade! Rich shared Jefferson Graham’s simple tricks for better smartphone photos and recommended the excellent Radiant Photo app. He also mentioned Zerocam, an app that takes photos without using AI. Randy is looking for a way to recover a video deleted from his phone a year ago. Rich mentioned Google TV as an excellent app for keeping track of the movies and shows you want to watch. Download for iOS and Android. Mark asked why there’s such an emphasis on Chrome over other browsers like Firefox. American Airlines now allows passengers to use AirTags to help locate lost luggage, joining 18 other airlines offering this feature. 📱 Facundo Holzmeister from HowToMen – He uncovers the coolest hidden Android apps—get ready for some must-download recommendations! Mentioned: Circle to Search, QRAlarm, NotiGuy, Remind Me!, GPT Mobile, TrackerControl, KineStop Ring has released a new Outdoor Cam Plus featuring 2K video resolution. The OnePlus Watch 3 has a noticeable typo on the back of the device. Ray is looking for a good AM/FM internet radio with an Ethernet connection. Rich recommended the Grace Digital Mondo Elite paired with a USB Ethernet adapter. Jim writes in and says he loves keeping track of where he’s been on cruises using thecruiseglobe.com. Rich On Tech Episode 110 - February 22, 2025 Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more—plus interviews with industry experts—all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question here. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:47:05
Satellite Phone Connectivity, Apple’s Account Migration & Digital Estate Planning
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? Rich On Tech Episode 109 - February 15, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:44:42
Amazon’s AI Alexa, Apple Invites & Microsoft’s Free App to Speed Up Your PC
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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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