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Rich talks about his initial experiences with the Apple Vision Pro.

Once again, there is talk of a TikTok ban in the U.S.

Janice in Redondo Beach hates the update on the Apple Watch and wants to know if she can go back. It’s not easy, but Rich recommends checking out the very thorough User Guide Apple publishes for its products. Open the Books app and search product + user guide and look for the guides published by Apple.

Jose Briones is a “digital minimalist” and runs a website called dumbphonefinder.org. Resources mentioned: Unpluq and Brick App.

Rod in Los Angeles wants to know the value of updating software and registries.

Mark in Lake Elsinore needs a new cell phone and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. Rich says to check out the OnePlus Nord line and the Pixel 7a.

Meta blamed their two hour outage on a technical issue.

Instagram is upgrading messaging with the ability to edit messages, pin chats to the top of the list and turn off read receipts.

Jenny in San Diego wants to know how to stay connected overseas and is HippocketWiFi a good idea. Rich also mentioned Airalo for eSIMs and Solis Hotspot, but you have to buy it.

Craig in Des Moines wants to know if his Samsung S24 has satellite emergency help. It doesn’t, but Rich recommends going into Settings, then Safety and Emergency, and setting up all the emergency features there.

OldNews.com lets you search through millions of old newspapers for events, names and more.

Janko Roettgers, author of the Lowpass newsletter, which talks about the future of entertainment and why you should download VLC.

Richard in Lancaster has a Windows 7 computer and wants security software. Rich says Avast still supports Windows 7 but you need to be aware of the security implications.

Rob is going from a Samsung to an iPhone and wants to transfer his data. Rich says the official Move to iOS app will do the basic job, but Dr. Fone and AnyTrans will give you more control over the process.

iOS 17.4 now has more emoji and podcast transcripts, and you can see more battery information for the iPhone 15 models.

Cathy in Denver wants to know if she should still update her laptop from Windows 7 to Windows 11. It might install, but it might not run smoothly. Here’s the Windows Checker to see.

MacPaw launches the CleanMyPhone App for iPhone to declutter photos.

If you pay for Spectrum TV Select Plus, you can get ESPN+ streaming for free, as well as Disney+.

FCC warns that the Affordable Connectivity Program funding is running out at the end of April.

Shamika asks about the best way to transcribe meeting notes. Rich recommends the built-in Recorder app on Samsung and Pixels, or you can use MacWhisper, Buzz for Windows, or the built-in transcription tool in Office. Rich also mentioned Otter.AI and Descript.

Interviews from Rivian’s R2 launch include Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Head Designer Jeff Hammoud, YouTuber and customer Jon Rettinger and journalist Abigail Bassett

Apple unveiled new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops with the powerful M3 chip.

Dreamscape Immersive is shutting down at Century City Mall.

62 - March 9, 2024

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Rich talks about how he books his travel, including his tips and tricks for finding the cheapest flights and best hotels.

Benjamin in Pacific Palisades wants to know if he should upgrade his DSL connection to fiber.

Netflix is no longer allowing existing customers to pay through Apple, they will need to provide a credit or debit card directly through the Netflix website.

Kate Kozuch, managing editor at Tom’s Guide, joined to talk all things Mobile World Congress.

John in Carlsbad wants to know how to get Pandora without ads.

Jamie in North Hollywood wants to know how to open his camera by tapping the back of his iPhone. It’s an accessibility feature called Back Tap. Turn it on by going into Settings > Accessibility > Touch, and tap Back Tap. You can actually set a double to triple tap to do all kinds of things! Samsung has this feature, too. On Pixel, it’s called Quick Tap.

There’s a privacy warning going around about the Journal app on iPhone sharing your full name and geo-location with strangers. It’s bogus. Here’s the explanation.

Rich reviews the OnePlus Watch 2.

Steve emails and says he’s getting a notification to update my Google Chrome Browser from a company called Hot Cleaner and is wondering if it’s legit. Rich says it seems like a malicious extension. Check and delete them.

Andrew in Moorpark wants to know why smartwatches call their on-screen widgets complications.

Jerry near New Jersey wants to know how to find the direct URL for a radio station.

Leo Roberts, of The Laptop Elf Project, will discuss how to make an old computer new again with Chrome OS Flex.

Robert asks how to reinstall his macOS operating system. Rich mentioned a clean install, Disk Drill, Disk Utility and there’s a helpful tool called Mist submitted by listener Michael.

Google Maps gets glanceable directions.

Consumer Reports warns about major security flaws in cheap video doorbell cameras.

HP launched a new all-in-one printer subscription plan.

Ford EVs can now access Tesla’s supercharging network and they’re giving owners a free adapter until June 30.

Uber Teen Rides is now available in all 50 states, including California.

Debra wants to know how to correct her Google Maps address listing.

Tim is getting conflicting info about using WiFi calling overseas.

Richard Schneider, president and founder of Antennas Direct, talks about the latest trends in cord-cutting.

Apple is cancelling it’s electric car project it never officially announced.

Eufy has a new LTE cellular camera that doesn’t need Wi-Fi or power outlets.

Joe emailed with some more ways to capture a radio stream. He says he uses a Windows application called Streamwriter to listen and to capture the URL he uses the Bulk Media Downloader extension on Chrome.

61 - March 2, 2024

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Rich talked about the AT&T outage and the healthcare hack this week, and how it got him to thinking about having a backup plan.

International authorities busted a major ransomware hacking group called LockBit and released free software to help victims unlock their files.

Thurman in Massachusetts wants an alternative to the Thunderbird email app. Rich recommends checking out a website called AlternativeTo.net.

Bill in San Diego wants to retrieve text messages from his deceased sister’s phone. He has the passcode. Rich recommends the iMazing App.

Rose in Los Angeles looking for more information about Google’s Results About You feature. Rich mentioned DIY opt-out guides at DeleteMe and HaveIBeenPwned.com

Vivian in Menifee says she is locked out of her iPhone because she forgot her passcode.

Ring stops selling its Car Cam.

Google is pausing its Gemini AI image generator until it can get things right.

ZJ in Anaheim wants to obscure his home on Google Maps. Rich says to follow the directions here. Find your home on Street View and tap Report a Problem in the lower right-hand corner. Here, you can request to blur out your home. Google says they will “review your report as fast as we can.”

Chris in Long Beach wants to know if auto-generated passwords are a good thing. Rich recommends using a password manager and also setting it as the Autofill on your iPhone or Android.

Arthur Edelstein of PrivacyTests.org, open-source tests of web browser privacy

Pam in Ventura is worried about her credit card being hacked. Rich mentioned some ways to protect your card number including using Tap to Pay and the chip when possible. And when shopping online protect your number with a one-time use number from a service like Privacy.com.

Samsung released a major software update for the S24 series that improves the display and camera.

Samsung will bring its new AI features to older flagship phones including the S23 series in March.

Elsa in Playa Del Rey, CA says be careful with fraud alerts. Most of the time banks won’t call, so if you get a call be aware it could be a scam.

Alan in West LA wants to know how to get a streaming service for his parents in a simple way. Rich recommends Fire TV stick.

Apple Sports is a free new app that lets you choose your favorite sports teams and see when they’re playing, scores, betting odds and more.

Apple is making iMessage encryption even stronger to combat quantum computers cracking the code.

Neal O'Farrell, founder of the Center for AI Crime will share 20 ways AI is accelerating all kinds of scams and frauds.

Beware of Facebook funeral scams.

Turns out, rice isn’t the best way to dry out a wet smartphone.

60 - February 24, 2024

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Rich talks about helping out a colleague get his computer back up and running. It took longer than he expected and Disk Drill was a savior.

Cam in Los Angeles wants to know about how to find their information on the Dark Web. Rich mentioned Hayley Kaplan for investigations, but also mentioned tools including Google’s Results About You, Google One Dark Web Monitoring and Mozilla Monitor, which he’s tried. Other resources include https://haveibeenpwned.com/, Experian and Norton.

People are already returning the Apple Vision Pro and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the $500 Meta Quest 3 is better for most people.

Steven in Bakersfield wants to know the best ways to stay connected on an upcoming International pilgrimage. Rich mentioned Airalo.

OpenAI unveiled Sora, a new text-to-video generator that uses AI and early clips look pretty incredible.

Mark in San Diego is having trouble accessing his Outlook account after doing an update. Rich says to reset the program and also check to be sure you have enough storage in your account.

Google Photos has a new feature called Photo Stacks.

Victor in Santa Barbara wants to know if the Outlook app, which is replacing Mail in Windows, will support Earthlink email.

There’s new malware for the iPhone called GoldPickaxe.

Android has added features called Android Safe Browsing and Live Threat Protection to help keep you safe from malware and phishing links. Here’s how to turn them on.

Samsung says they will put out a software update in late February to address screen and camera issues on the Samsung S24 series.

Mark in Woodland Hills can’t get a Firefox shortcut to delete from his Windows desktop.

Bob O'Donnell, the president, founder and chief analyst at TECHnalysis Research will explain what AI PCs are all about.

Johnny in Hacienda Heights is wondering if he should leave 1Password for Apple Password Manager. Rich mentioned free third-party alternatives including Bitwarden and Google Password Manager.

Verizon is making auto-pay customers use checking accounts or their own Visa card to get the $10 monthly discount. No more debit cards.

Google has a new feature that will call you when a customer service rep is available to talk for major companies like airlines and insurance.

Michelle in Mission Viejo wants to know how to listen to her audiobooks on CD in the car that doesn’t have a CD player. Rich says to try the top-rated Bluetooth CD player on Amazon and if that doesn’t work, consider ripping the CD to MP3 files and transferring them to her phone.

Vudu is becoming Fandango at Home.

Roku hit a milestone of over 80 million active users.

Super Bowl LVII sets a new viewership record.

Amazon quietly removed support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos from Prime Video if you don’t pay $3 extra a month.

Tesla dominated US EV registrations in 2023, but Rivian and Hyundai are also growing

Advisorator Columnist Jared Newman will talk about what to do if you’re out of iCloud storage. Don’t forget to check out his Big List of Streaming Deals.

59 - February 17, 2024

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Rich talked about going to Chicago for the Auto Show and how it’s great to see the auto revolution in person. See his highlights here.

He mentioned a company called Emergency Safety Solutions that is trying to eliminate disabled vehicle crashes.

He also mentioned upgrading his TV for the Super Bowl and recommends going OLED if you can. Also, he discovered modern TVs are spying on you with a feature called Automatic Content Recognition. Google the manufacturer of your TV along with “turn off ACR” to find directions on how to turn it off.

Angie in Riverside wants wired internet in her home. Rich recommends trying a mesh network first but if that doesn’t work, try searching for an installer on Yelp.

Rich says the Super Bowl will be in 4K and explains how to watch or stream it.

Emily Dreibelbis, EV Reporter at PCMag.com will chime in on the Chicago Auto Show

Sam Abuelsamid, auto analyst at Guidehouse Insights will chime in on the Chicago Auto Show

Drake Moschkau, auto content creator will chime in on the Chicago Auto Show

Dan in Carpenteria, CA wants to know if there is a way to change TV stations automatically.

Louise wants recommendations for an outdoor TV. Rich says Sunbrite or Samsung Terrace are the popular picks, but you can find cheap outdoor TV’s on Amazon, too.

Disney+ will start its password-sharing crackdown this summer.

Rich mentioned the MyShake earthquake app for alerts.

Judy in Yucipa is getting a text message that says her service is going to be deactivated. Rich says it’s bogus.

Dee asks what’s the best antenna to get for over-the-air channels. Rich recommends popping your zip code into the website at AntennasDirect.com and seeing what they say.

Rich says there is a lot of information about you floating around online, including your address, phone number, passwords and more. There are a few ways to remove it. Google Results about you, Google Dark Web scanning and Mozilla Monitor can help you reclaim your online privacy.

Guy from Moorpark has another solution for making any TV outdoor, a company called Apollo Enclosures.

Ring is raising prices on its subscription service starting March 11, 2024.

Ring has a powerful new video doorbell that gives you Pro-level features but with a battery. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is $230 and ships March 6.

Dr. Chris Pierson, cybersecurity expert with BlackCloak.io, will explain how romance scams work and how to avoid them.

Patty in Palmdale is having issues with her TV’s.

Stan in Oxnard is wondering is automation in cars is making worse drivers.

Dan in New Hampshire needs an LTE security camera. Rich says to check out models from Arlo and Eufy.

Hawaiian Airlines is the first major carrier to install Starlink high-speed internet on their planes.

Alexa Emergency Assist might be a good solution to call for help in an emergency using your Echo speaker.

Apple is developing a foldable iPhone. Duh.

Google Bard is now Gemini.

Rivian will unveil a cheaper new SUV called the R2 on March 7.

T-Mobile customers can now get new perks through a program called Magenta Status.

Kyle Vorbach, filmmaker, How I Faked My Life With AI, will talk about the history, benefits and dangers of the AI revolution

58 - February 10, 2024

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Rich discusses the launch of the Apple Vision Pro.

Fred emailed to ask about the best TV’s to buy if you’re upgrading for the Super Bowl.

Spencer in Charlotte, NC shared some recommendations on how to enjoy the upcoming solar eclipse and protect your eyes.

Scott Stein of CNET will join to talk about his experience using Apple Vision Pro.

Sean in Palmdale bought a smart light system and it won’t work with eero.

Amazon and iRobot agree to terminate their $1.7 acquisition deal.

Social media executives were grilled by senators once again over child safety online.

Matt Swider of the TheShortcut.com talks about bringing the Apple Vision Pro on a plane.

Hulu is the latest to crackdown on password sharing.

Paul in Fallbrook, CA is wondering why his recents calls and voicemails are showing up on his wife’s iPhone.

Paul in Columbus, Ohio wants to know why Costco TV’s have different model numbers than other retailers.

Robert wants to know how to connect ethernet devices to his T-Mobile wireless internet. Rich recommends a network switch.

Sarah in Ventura is having trouble logging into a Zoom meeting.

Amazon has a new AI shopping assistant called Rufus.

Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, will join to talk about simple ways consumers can protect their privacy and data online.

Walt in Oxnard is trying to get in touch with Peacock to update his credit card number. Rich says to use the official help pages and chat bot. Many online services don’t have a phone number and if you search online for one you might be led into the hands of scam artists.

Frank in Denver is wondering if his wife’s iPhone was hacked becuase her contact photo changed. Rich thinks it’s the new Contact Posters feature in iOS 17.

A wild game called Palworld is super popular right now. It’s kind of a twisted version of Pokemon.

Snap is recalling all of it’s Pixy drones because the battery can catch fire.

Mickey in Camarillo wants to know if DuckDuckGo is a good way to keep your browsing private online.

The Together by Renee app helps you manage your medicines, get vital signs with a selfie and can now analyze your voice for signs of anxiety and depression. iOS available now, Android on February 5.

Robin Gelburd, President of FAIR Health will join to explain their new online tool that can help you figure out how much a medical procedure should cost by using a map of the body.

Rich mentioned an app to help you pay medical bills called Papaya Pay.

Yelp will now use AI to summarize reviews and what’s notable about businesses and restaurants.

TikTok has removed all Universal Music from it’s platform after a licensing deal ended.

Fossil is getting out of the smartwatch business, but will continue to support existing devices for a few years.

Ford will give away free Tesla charging adapters so users can charge their Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning EV’s on Tesla’s charging network.

Tesla’s latest “recall” is actually another software update.

Google Bard can now generate AI images for free.

Philo is now available on VIZIO smart TV’s.

Cool new iOS App: Arc Search by the Browser Company. Rich mentioned he also likes Perplexity AI a lot for it’s unique search results that are more like a little summary on a topic instead of links.

57 - February 3, 2024

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Rich talked about the ramifications of switching his SIM into the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in order to really test it. He loves the powerful nature of the phone - the screen, antennas and even the software - but the Apple ecosystem is tough to shake. His MagSafe chargers don’t work with the phone and the people he texts with are commenting about the green bubble. Overall, the phone is excellent, it just needs a bit of software update polish for the camera.

Jim in Claremont, CA asked about the language translation features on the new Samsung phones.

Fake AI Taylor Swift images are circulating on the internet and they’re going to be tough to stop.

The first election issue related to AI happened in New Hampshire where voters got a robocall with an AI generated President Biden voice asking them not to vote.

Juan Carlos Bagnell, SomeGadgetGuy on YouTube, will review the OnePlus 12 smartphone.

Loren in San Diego wants to know if T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet will be sufficient for streaming TV shows and movies on his smart TV.

They’re calling it the Mother of All Data Breaches, someone compiled usernames, passwords, emails and phone numbers from past breaches into one giant database. You can check to see if your data is included here. Make sure you’re not re-using the same passwords across websites and enable two factor authentication where possible.

Rich talked about using JustWatch for his movie watching list.

Stanley in Bettsville, Ohio is wondering if he should use transfer software to move computers.

Richard in St. Charles, Illinois wants to avoid Windows Updates.

Turn on Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 to prevent thieves from accessing your personal data if they take your phone.

Gordon Costa Mesa wants to know about a good laptop for basic needs.

Mitch Goldstone, of ScanMyPhotos.com, will explain how small businesses can secure a portion of a $5.5 billion payment card settlement he secured.

Apple will overhaul the App Store and Payments in Europe.

Ed in Las Vegas wants to know about TabloTV.

Matt in Seal Beach wants help with a mesh internet system that will handle super high internet speeds. Rich says to take a look at the new eero Max 7.

Rich mentioned how much he loves the FlyFin AI app to help you find deductible expenses.

BBB warns about getting “ghosted” by your tax preparer.

The IRS Direct File is going to let users in 12 states file taxes for free, with some restrictions.

The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro now come in a new Mint color and are getting new features including Circle to Search and the 8 Pro can now be used to measure human body temperature.

John Faulkner of CleanFleetReport will review the Kia EV 9.

Ring is sunsetting it’s Request for Assistance Tool in the Neighbors app.

Newegg Refreshed has refurbished products with a 90 day guarantee.

U.S. Mobile has compelling new plans.

Google’s Art Selfie 2 will transform your selfie into a work of art.

If you want the Apple Car, you might have to wait until 2028.

The T-Mobile Tuesdays App switches to T Life.

56 - January 27, 2024

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Rich talked about going to San Jose for Samsung Unpacked to unveil the Galaxy S24 lineup.

See the colors of the S24 Ultra here. Learn more about the phones here.

Rich loves the new Google Circle to Search feature on Android phones, coming first to S24 series and Pixel 8 series on January 31 and later on the S23 series.

Watch a demo of the Circle to Search feature.

Terry in Seal Beach wants to know if his text messages will still come through even if he takes the SIM out of his phone.

Rich mentioned that he loves a $15 product he found at CES called Gator Grip, which is basically a simple way to prop up your phone or tablet to watch videos and more.

Ray Wong, tech reviewer at Inverse.com, will give his impressions of the new AI features on the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup

Char in Colorado Springs is having trouble transferring her phone number to a new phone.

John in Temecula is having issues getting his new Samsung A15 phone to connect to his mobile extender that only supports 4G. Rich recommends switching to WiFi calling.

A caller in Venice is wondering if you can sync Gmail across various apps. Rich recommends using the Gmail app to do this or making sure the account is setup as IMAP in the native email app on iPhone.

We played the Dionne Warwick song Do You Know the Way to San Jose? Rich mentioned the restaurant to go to in San Jose is Original Joe’s.

Verizon is raising prices on older unlimited plans by $4 a month.

Rich described what it’s like to wear Apple’s Vision Pro headset.

Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern will join to share her thoughts on trying on Apple Vision Pro for the fourth time.

Gladon in Long Beach has Spectrum and wants to get Disney+ for free. Rich says sign up at Spectrum first and then follow the directions to link a Disney+ account.

Marshall in Reseda wants to know if there is a good USB flash drive for his Samsung phone. Rich recommends models from SanDisk and PNY.

The Dolphins vs Chief’s playoff game aired exclusively on the streaming service Peacock and it was the most streamed event in history with over 23 million viewers.

Katie in Century City wants to know if she can sign up for a new cellular provider but keep her old phone number from AT&T. Rich says yes, it’s called a Port out, just be sure to get a PIN from AT&T first.

Turns out, browsing the web in Google Chrome’s Incognito mode isn’t so private after all.

Rich loves the Perplexity AI app and recommends downloading it.

Dennis in Corona wants to know if his Verizon phone will work with T-Mobile service. Rich says to use the IMEI checker on T-Mobile’s website to find out.

TV reviewer Caleb Denison will share his top TV picks for Super Bowl Sunday.

Meta will now nudge teens to close the app if they spend 10 minutes or more on Instagram on Reels or in DM’s late at night.

Wall Street Journal says there’s a huge hidden cost to subscriptions.

When Apple Vision pro launches, some prominent apps won’t be on board.

Wirecutter has new picks for the best Wi-Fi mesh networking systems.

Consumer Reports says Facebook users are monitored by thousands of companies.

Norton launches a new AI tool called Norton Genie to help you figure out if a text, email or social media post is a scam.

55 - January 20, 2024

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Rich talked about CES 2024 and how it is back in a big way. The latest numbers say there are 135,000 visitors from 40 countries and 4000+ exhibitors to see. Rich has posted his highlights here.

Gary Shapiro, President and CEO at the Consumer Technology Association talks CES 2024.

You can watch Rich’s CES TV segments below:

CES 2024: Transparent TVs, fingerprint locks, robots

CES 2024: smarter cars and a self-docking boat

CES 2024: TVs and smart glasses everywhere

CES 2024: AI Baby Stroller, All Electric Grill & Apple Vision Pro

The AI device Rabbit r1 got a lot of attention at CES.

Rich talked about his experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Postcard from Earth movie uses a unique new way of storytelling that involves a huge screen and elements like wind, scents, moving seats and more. It’s expensive but something to check out for sure.

Rich also did a “splurge” dinner at the new Peter Luger steakhouse in Caesars Palace. It was incredible and a must-go if you visit Vegas.

Apple Vision Pro will go on sale on February 2, and pre-orders begin on January 19. The device costs $3500, $150 extra for prescription lenses and $99 extra for readers.

Steven asks: I use Apple Wallet all the time but I have store cards that I can’t store there. What would be the best digital wallet app for that? Rich says to check out an app called Stocard, but before you add it to the digital wallet app, download the official app for the retailer and see if they have the option to add the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.

Melody asks if she will be able to open Word documents if she stops paying for Office. Rich says Google Docs can handle this format and many other programs out there that are free.

Michael Fisher, Creator and Co-Founder of Clicks, talks about his physical keyboard for the iPhone.

Austrian company C-SEED showed off a 137-inch folding TV at CES 2024.

Steve in Glendale wants to know if Facebook notifications saying his page violated terms is legit or not. Rich says it’s phishing and to ignore them. Also, consider adding an admin on a Business Facebook Page and two-factor authentication to protect it. If you do get hacked, go to facebook.com/hacked.

Jamie in Tampa wants to know what type of antenna to get. Rich recommends Mohu Versa and an over-the-air DVR called Tablo.

Brunswick demoed autonomous boat docking technology at CES 2024.

Sameer Samat of Google, General Manager and Vice President of Android Ecosystem chats Google announcements at CES 2024.

LG showed off the world’s first wireless transparent OLED TV at CES 2024.

Ellie in Yorba Linda can’t seem to get her WiFi signal in every room of her house. Rich recommends a mesh networking system like Eero or Orbi.

Ilya Pozin, Creator and Co-Founder of Telly, a free, ad-supported television set.

Withings has a new at-home health device called BeamO which measures vitals with an ECG, oximeter, stethoscope and thermometer.

Samsung unveiled an AI companion robot for the home called Ballie.

Ben Weiss, CEO of CoinFlip explains what Bitcoin is and why the recent SEC ETF approval is such a big deal.

If you got gift cards over the holidays, check the balance! There are so many scams going around where people grab the numbers and drain the funds.

Places to check for antenna channels: www.watchnextgentv.com https://www.antennaweb.org/

There is a new GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker.

Amazon-owned Zoox showed off its first autonomous ride-hailing car.

Current Backyard's Electric Grill Won a CES 2024 Innovation Award.

54 - January 11, 2024

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Rich takes a trip down CES memory lane with some of his favorite viral moments.

First CES 2006 with CNET

Laundry folding machine, CES 2019

AI-powered pizza machine, CES 2020

Rich hosts digital CES 2021

Humanoid robot CES 2022

Ring Car Cam and Drone, CES 2023

Thurman in Winchester, MA wants to know if an MVNO discount cell service is worth it or reliable. Rich says to check WhistleOut to compare.

Some Verizon customers are getting an email about a class action settlement due to administrative charges on their bill. It is legitimate and you can get up to $100 if you submit a claim.

Brian Comiskey, futurist at CTA, will talk about what to expect from this year’s CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

David in Yorba Linda wants to replace his phone with the best camera for photos and videos. Rich says iPhone 15 Pro is overall best for photos and videos, but Pixel 8 Pro takes amazing photos and Samsung S23 Ultra is excellent overall but the wait until the S24 is unveiled to make a decision.

Samsung is expected to unveil its new Galaxy S24 smartphones at an event on January 17, 2024 in San Jose. The phones are expected to get a big dose of AI smarts.

If you pay for Spectrum TV, you can now get Disney+ for free. Details here.

Fred in Pasadena wants to know about communication, should his company stick with Slack.

Karen in Charter Oak, CA has a pile of hard drives and wants to recover the data off of them. Rich recommends a USB or Dock to connect to the computer and if that doesn’t work, you can call a data doctor to help.

Facebook has a new feature called “link history” and it tracks 30 days of the links you click to improve the ads Facebook shows you. You can toggle this feature off. Here’s how.

Lyft looked at rider data from New Year’s Eve and found that cities with colder winters tend to have a higher percentage of riders going out on New Year’s Eve.

Titania Jordan, author/founder, Parenting in a Tech World and Bark Technologies' Chief Parent Officer will talk about what parents need to know about child and teen safety online.

Hope in Hemet wants to know if cable companies offer VOIP or landlines.

John in Palm Springs got a new Samsung phone and can’t find some of his photos. Rich recommends going to Google Photos and Onedrive from a desktop computer to check. Then, on the old phone open the My Files app and tap photos to see if the pictures are there.

Clicks launches a physical keyboard for the iPhone.

Microsoft Copilot now available on iOS and Android.

Google is throwing the entire online advertising industry into upheaval by eliminating third-party cookies from Chrome by the end of 2024.

Chris Hoffman from the Windows Intelligence newsletter will join to chat Windows tips and tricks. Mentioned: Rufus, PowerToys

Amazon Prime Video will start to show ads on TV shows and Movies on January 29.

Vizio will pay $3M to California TV buyers due to alleged misleading refresh rates.

Apple Fitness + adds new features for 2024 including Sound meditation and free Time to Walk Podcasts.

Tech writer Katie Notoupolus says 1.2x is the perfect speed to listen to podcasts and audiobooks.

A 13-year-old boy “beat” Tetris after playing 157 levels.

53 - January 6, 2024

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.

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