Rich On Tech

The Supreme Court just handed down a major privacy ruling that affects the location data tech companies collect and store from your smartphone.
Sony says they will stop making physical discs for games starting in January 2028.
Rich mentioned the AP Stylebook.
Rich mentioned downloading the official National Park app if you are traveling to a national park.
Vince wants every website to appear in dark mode. Rich recommends the Dark Reader browser extension.
Gregory Wieber, creator of the Apple Vision Pro app Vibescape, will discuss how immersive technology can help people connect with nature and the conservation projects underway at his Oregon farm.
James wants to create an AI video avatar. Rich recommends using Google Gemini’s avatar feature.
Apple’s hide my email may not be as private as you think.
Petco has a lost and found pet service called Petco Love Lost.
Tandia’s Samsung Galaxy S23 won’t turn on, but it contains important recordings. Rich says a professional data recovery service may be able to retrieve the files. He says to check The Clone Store and DriveSavers.
Bob in San Diego wants a backup eSIM on a second carrier. Rich says you can add a low-cost plan and switch to it for calls and texts when needed. If you want automatic multi-network support, US Mobile offers a Multi-Network Add-on for $7.50 per month.
Rich explains that iPhone now includes built-in earthquake alerts. Check your settings to make sure they’re enabled, or turn them off if you don’t want them.
Dan Barbera of MacRumors shares his real-world experience with iOS 27, the WWDC announcements that matter most, and the Apple features consumers should be paying attention to next.
Scott in El Cajon asks when to buy a new Mac. Rich recommends the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide, which shows when each model was last updated and when the next version is expected.
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, so you’ll no longer have to share your phone number to start a chat. Choose your username now in your account settings.
Elsa caller asks how to stop calendar spam on an iPhone. Rich explains how to remove the unwanted calendar and highlights a Google Calendar setting that helps prevent future spam.
Amazon Prime members can save 50 cents per gallon on gas over the holiday weekend. Rich also recommends Upside for cash back on fuel and notes that, according to GasBuddy, Sunday is the cheapest day to fill up in most states.
Another fake McAfee scam cost a California senior $84,000. Rich shares a video that breaks down the scammer’s playbook so you can spot the warning signs and avoid becoming a victim.
Jason Hiner, Editor-in-Chief of The Deep View, explains the biggest AI trends shaping business and consumer tech, from Apple’s AI strategy and AI agents to rising concerns over costs, privacy, and trust.
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Rich says prices on tech products are going up. Apple raised prices this week on pretty much every product except the iPhone, and so did Microsoft on the Xbox.
Rich talked about the new Slate electric pickup truck starting at $24,950. You customize it to make it your own.
Prime Day shattered prices. Shoppers spent a record $26.4 billion online during those four days, according to Adobe Analytics.
Rich has his list of recommended gadgets and the stuff you were actually buying from my links.
Gary wants to bring his iPad in for a repair since he cracked the screen and wants to know how to erase it. Rich says:
Go to General.

Go to Settings, General.

Scroll down to Transfer or Reset iPad and tap Erase All Content and Settings.

Kim wants to know why the photos in his Google Photos library are being saved at a lower resolution. Rich says he likely has Storage Saver enabled instead of Original quality.
To check:
Open Google Photos

Tap your profile picture in the upper right

Tap Google Photos settings

Tap Backup

Under Backup quality, make sure Original quality is selected if you don’t want your photos compressed.

Microsoft is giving Windows 10 users another year of security updates.
Alan in Cyprus is wondering why his ASUS computer has no audio after a Windows update.
Rich says to review Google’s new AI privacy setting. By default, Google may save images, videos, audio, and other media you upload while using Search to help improve its AI models.
To check it: myactivity.google.com → Data & privacy → My Activity → Search services history → Save media. From there, you can decide whether you want Google to save that content.
William in Kansas asks about Delivery Optimization, a Windows feature that can use your PC to help deliver Windows updates to other computers.
To adjust it: Settings → Windows Update → Advanced options → Delivery Optimization → Advanced options. There, you can limit upload bandwidth to 5% or turn the feature off.
Patrick Coughlin, author and co-founder of Scamwise, breaks down the rise of AI-powered scams and share practical ways consumers can protect themselves.
Barbara wants to scan her old printed photos. Rich says you have a few options: use a service like ScanMyPhotos if you want to send them out, or use apps like PhotoScan by Google or Photomyne if you want to scan them with your phone.
For larger projects, try an Epson FastFoto scanner to scan stacks quickly, or a Canon flatbed scanner if you prefer scanning photos one by one.
Dr. Ami Bhatt, a leading cardiologist and digital health expert, explains how AI and wearable devices are turning consumer gadgets into real medical tools, what health advice you can trust, and where the risks still are.
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Rich talked about his favorite apps he’s using right now.
Chris in Orange County is looking for the most reliable live broadcast connection for sports coverage. Should he use cellular bonding or Starlink?
Check out Rich’s Guide to Prime Day 2026!
Bryan Bishop, creator of the Hooray for Baldywood newsletter, reviews Toy Story 5 and tells us whether Pixar still has the magic.
Elaine wants to remove Google’s AI search summaries. Rich suggests adding -AI to searches or using the Bye Bye Google AI extension. Listener Jim recommends tapping the Web tab for traditional search results.
Valerie in North Carolina wants to save photos and videos from Google Photos to a flash drive for her granddaughter. Rich recommends creating an album first, downloading it to a computer, then copying the files to a flash drive for easy sharing.
Sherri in Lancaster wants to track her subscriptions. Rich recommends Rocket Money (free) or Monarch Money (paid), and checking for recurring charges through Amazon, Apple, and Google Play. Bobby is also popular, but the tracking process is more manual.
Henderson in Richmond, Virginia is wondering if he should use a hardwire for his doorbell with Wi-Fi or go PoE.
Rick Broida, senior tech writer at Yahoo⁠ and author of the Deal Secrets newsletter, shares smart ways to save on tech without sacrificing much. His picks include a 55-inch Vizio TV for $300, a 70-inch Insignia TV for $300, and Anker headphones for around $100.
Meta is giving free Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to legally blind U.S. veterans. The AI-powered glasses can read text, describe surroundings, and assist with everyday tasks.
Andy in Baltimore is looking for a CCTV solution for his iPad. Rich recommends checking the American Foundation for the Blind’s guide to video magnifiers, along with iPad-compatible document cameras and magnifiers on Amazon. Also explore the iPad’s built-in accessibility features like Magnifier, Zoom, and Speak Screen.
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Rich talked about the biggest changes coming to iOS 27 and beyond, including Apple’s long-awaited Siri overhaul and other new features announced at WWDC 2026.
Kim in Big Pine was having issues with a Samsung Galaxy A36 smartphone. Rich recommended making sure the phone is completely up to date, including Android system updates, Galaxy Store updates, app updates through the Google Play Store, and Google Play system updates. He also suggested resetting the phone’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings and using the Files by Google app to clean up unnecessary files and free up storage.
Paul in Columbus, Ohio, was having trouble signing up for a YouTube Family Plan. Rich suggested contacting YouTube support directly through the app. Open the YouTube app, tap your profile icon, then tap the Settings icon. Scroll to the bottom and select Help, then tap Contact Us to start a chat with a live support representative.
Meta will begin using your web browsing activity to influence the content you see on Facebook and Instagram, not just the ads you’re shown. [Instagram Post]
Kathy in Hemet wanted to give her old Samsung phone to her niece and asked how to reset it. Rich explained that on most Samsung phones, you can go to Settings, tap About Phone, scroll down to Reset, and then choose Factory Data Reset. If the phone uses an eSIM and you plan to keep your phone number, be sure to select the option that preserves the eSIM when prompted during the reset process.
John in Inglewood wants to erase an iPad that he forgot the password to. Rich says you can connect it to a computer or use iCloud.
Jim in Portland wants to know if he can move his ChatGPT memory to another AI. Rich says yes. Both Claude and Gemini offer prompts you can paste into ChatGPT to summarize what it knows about you, then import that information into their services. Here’s the link for Claude and Gemini.
Andrew O’Hara, editor at AppleInsider, will break down the biggest WWDC announcements.
A caller wanted to know the website for getting vanity phone number and parking numbers. It’s numberbarn.com
Watch Duty now covers flood alerts in addition to wildfires.
$68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement details.
Carol is trying to get a Facebook page removed, but she can’t log in. Rich says to go to Meta’s account recovery hub to try to regain access. Here’s a directory of direct links to delete online accounts, including Facebook.
David in Florida has some bogus Google reviews. Rich says to use Google’s review reporting tool to flag them for removal if they violate Google’s policies.
Mint Mobile increased data for customers without raising prices, and Instagram now lets you rearrange your profile grid.
AI professor at the University of Montreal David Krueger explains why communities across the country are pushing back against massive AI data centers and what the AI boom could mean for energy, water, and everyday consumers.
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Alex in Northridge wants to know: Can you mirror your phone to a TV while sending the audio to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones?
Dawn received a text about an Amazon product recall, but the link looked suspicious. Rich says Amazon has an official recalls page where you can check whether any items you’ve purchased have been recalled.
Melody wonders if she can still create and open Word documents without paying for Microsoft 365. Rich says yes, recommending free alternatives like Google Docs and LibreOffice, or the free web version of Microsoft Word available through a web browser.
Apple’s WWDC 2026 kicks off Monday in Cupertino, where the company is expected to unveil a new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence and enhanced AI capabilities.
Richard writes in about a privacy warning that appeared after installing the Bitmoji keyboard and wants to know whether it’s safe to use.
Bobo celebrated his birthday at a place called Barcade, and it turns out there are several locations where you can enjoy classic arcade games along with food and drinks.
Shelly Brisbin, author of “iOS Access for All,” joins to share practical accessibility features and helpful tech tips for seniors and people with disabilities.
Al in Jacksonville is looking for a good PDF form-filling app for his Android phone. Rich recommends Tungsten Power PDF Mobile and Adobe Acrobat Reader, both of which make it easy to complete and sign PDF forms on the go. Listener Marco recommends PDFgear.
Stephanie in Pasadena keeps seeing a message that says, “A JavaScript error occurred in the main process,” and wants to know what’s causing it and how to make it go away.
Ben Komenkul of Ben’s Big Deal shares the best travel apps, airfare tools, and insider strategies to save money, handle delays, and book smarter trips. Mentioned: Autopilot, a service that can automatically help you claim eligible flight and hotel refunds, and Gondola.ai, a hotel search engine that lets you find properties based on specific features and amenities.
Terrence in West Covina shares a tip for setting custom notification sounds in Google Messages. Open a conversation, tap the three-dot menu, select Details, then Notifications, and choose Sound to pick a custom alert tone. He says the process was much simpler in Samsung Messages.
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