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DeepSeek AI, Streaming the Big Game & Cell Plan Savings
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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more, along with interviews in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question here. Listen LIVE from 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App. 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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Hands-On Samsung S25, Deleting Old Accounts & Accessibility Tech
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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more, along with interviews in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question here. Listen LIVE from 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App. 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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1:47:21
Emergency Tech, Best TVs for the Big Game & Real-Life Jurassic Park
Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Listen LIVE from 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. 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 withAutopilot - 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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate. 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 join in! Listen free via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify Download MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio. Episode shortcut: https://tinyurl.com/ROT104 Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:43:21
LA Wildfires, CES 2025 Highlights & Top Landline Alternatives
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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Listen LIVE from 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 join in! Listen free on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify Download MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio. NEW: Search show transcripts with AI using RichOnTechGPT! Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:47:12
Siri Settlement, $60 Fitness Tracker & WiFi Password Worries
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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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