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  • Meta & Google antitrust, Apple recycling tips & AI-powered scams
    Rich discusses major antitrust cases against Meta and Google—and what they could mean for the future of Big Tech. Richard in Bell, California asks why his PayPal transaction won’t go through on a website. Dennis in San Dimas is looking for a NAS drive that works with both Windows PCs and Macs. Rich mentioned brands like Synology or QNAP. Nintendo Switch pre-orders begin April 24—prices for the base console and bundle stay the same. Richard in Arcadia wants to digitize old photos. Rich suggests Epson FastFoto or Perfection scanners, or apps like PhotoMyne, and Google PhotoScan. For a professional service check out ScanMyPhotos.com. HP is settling a lawsuit over misleading discounts—if you bought something on their website, you could get between $10 and $100. Rich mentioned Bald Bryan’s Baldywood movie streaming newsletter as a great way to find what to watch next. Albert in Chatsworth says pop-up ads are taking over his Android phone. Rich recommends clearing your browser data, uninstalling any unfamiliar apps, and disabling push notifications from websites. Soumit wants to merge his contacts and remove duplicates. Rich suggests ContactsPlus.com, checking the built-in duplicates tool on iOS or Android, or using Google Contacts for a free, easy way to clean everything up. American Airlines will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2026 for AAdvantage members. Google is giving students free access to Gemini Advanced and 2TB of storage through June 2026. Jeff in Clearwater, Florida, is curious about using real-time translation earbuds to listen to talk radio. Rich suggests checking out Timekettle for options. Lauren Braun, Apple’s Environmental Product Manager, will talk trade-in and recycling at Apple Stores – how you can turn in old devices the right way and what really happens to them. Johnny Jet says Hawaii is testing a digital version of its mandatory landing form, making it easier for travelers to complete before arrival. George in Laguna Hills is using his T-Mobile phone as a home router but says the experience isn’t great. Microsoft reports a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking $4 billion in fraud attempts over the past year. A new phishing scam is impersonating Google, using legitimate-looking emails to steal user credentials. The FBI is warning about a new scam where fraudsters impersonate the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) to target previous scam victims. Craig in Los Angeles is curious about how satellite messaging works on his iPhone. Robbert is looking for a free, HIPAA-compliant fax app. Rich suggests Fax.Plus, iFax, HP Smart Mobile Fax, and Dropbox Fax—with the right settings and agreements in place. Trish in Los Angeles runs a mobile home park and needs to send monthly text updates to residents. Rich suggests checking out SimpleTexting and Textedly. Menka Sanghvi, author of Your Best Digital Life: Use Your Mind to Tame Your Tech, will talk technology and how to take control of your screen time. AT&T is changing its AutoPay discount structure starting April 24, 2025. To receive the full $10 monthly discount, customers must use a bank account (ACH) for payments. Campspot has released its list of the top trending national parks for 2025, based on traveler interest and booking data. Leading the list is Yosemite National Park, celebrated for its iconic granite cliffs and waterfalls Rich On Tech Episode 117 - April 19, 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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  • Travel Tips, Online Privacy & Nintendo Switch 2 Preview
    Rich shares tips for avoiding pricey roaming charges when traveling abroad. The AirFly Pro 2 lets you use your Bluetooth headphones with in-flight screens. A simple adapter that makes travel more comfortable. Lynn in Murrieta is asking why AT&T is ending email-to-text. The service shuts down in June because presumably not many people are using the feature anymore. Rich also mentioned three easy ways for exchanging files cross platform including LocalSend, FilePizza and PairDrop. Matt Swider from TheShortcut.com joins to talk about his hands-on time with the Nintendo Switch 2 — what’s new, what’s improved, and whether it’s worth the wait. Katie in Garden Grove asks about translation earbuds. Rich suggests TimeKettle M3 and Google Pixel Buds for real-time translation. TikTok gets another 75-day extension as U.S. pushes deadline on a potential ban. Rich shares free ways to remove your personal info from the internet. Ludi in Long Beach reports mysterious files clogging his iCloud storage. Rich suggests checking for hidden files and old backups to free up space. Kyle in Riverside asks if there’s a way to have the iPhone automatically respond to all incoming text messages. Zelle is discontinuing its standalone app due to low usage, with less than 2% of transactions occurring through it. Users can continue using Zelle through their bank’s app without any action required. Rob in Los Angeles is locked out of his Microsoft account from repeated sign-in attempts. Rich says reset your password, turn on 2FA, and sign out everywhere. Cloaked Co-founder and CEO Arjun Bhatnagar will join Rich to share tips and insights on protecting your personal information and online privacy. Want an eye-opening experience? Dial 1-855-75-CLOAK (1-855-752-5625) and you’ll hear how much of your personal data is out there. ChatGPT is free for college students through the end of May. Rich likes the Amazfit Bip 6 smartwatch—plenty of features for just $80. Rich’s son Parker calls in with his take on the new Minecraft movie. A kid’s honest review. Jacqueline in Michigan asks how to move iPhone photos to Android. Rich recommends using Google Photos. Sergio is vision impaired and looking for assistive glasses. Rich mentions Envision, OrCam, IrisVision, eSight and the $350 Ray-Ban Metas. He also suggests trying the OKO app for street crossing. Joel Santo Domingo of Wirecutter breaks down mesh networking—what it is, why it matters, and the best systems to buy. His top choice: Eero 6. Roblox has new tools for parental controls. Rich says the AirFly Pro 2 is a travel must-have. Lets you use Bluetooth headphones with in-flight entertainment. Rich On Tech Episode 116 - April 5, 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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  • Don't Get Phished, Flight Booking Hacks & Phone Roaming Advice
    Rich shared how a cybersecurity expert got tricked by a phishing scam. A reminder that we’re often the last line of defense. Susan in Santa Monica is helping a friend buy a laptop and wants to know what matters most. Facebook is bringing back a feed that only shows posts from your friends. The new tab puts the focus back on real connections. Emma in San Bernardino needs last-minute airfare. Rich recommends checking points sites like PointsYeah and point.me, then using Google Flights with flexible airports and one-way searches. ChatGPT just upgraded its AI image tool and people are having fun with it. It now edits images in any style and finally gets text right. Deb in Agoura Hills is looking for the best phone options for her 12-year-old granddaughter and the optimal way to purchase it. Richard in Bell asks if charging to 100% is bad for your phone. Rich says to check battery protection settings on iPhone and Android—they help manage charging automatically. Spectrum TV Select customers now receive Peacock Premium at no extra cost, adding to their entertainment options. Ace in Pearblossom wants faster access to Gmail now that Basic HTML is gone. Leslie in Coto de Caza is prepping her phone for a Europe trip. Rich recommends checking roaming options, trying eSIMs, and turning on Wi-Fi calling before departure. Dave from Joshua Tree asks if Google Drive is safe for personal info. Rich says it is—just review permissions for third-party apps linked to your account. Collin Walke, a cybersecurity and data privacy expert, joins us to explain what 23andMe’s bankruptcy means for your genetic data—and what you can do to protect your privacy. Instructions to delete your genetic data. Nintendo is introducing Virtual Game Cards, allowing digital games to be shared among family members, enhancing the flexibility of digital game ownership. Edwardo in Tampa didn’t get a two-factor code from his bank. Rich says to check settings for blocked numbers or short codes and confirm your number is correct. Stanley wants to know why websites keep asking if he’s a bot. Rich says it’s likely due to a VPN or shared network triggering security checks. Mark in San Diego wants to watch MeTV, but his local channel dropped it. Rich says Frndly TV is an affordable streaming service that carries MeTV. Plans start at $7.99/month with a 7 free trial. Diane in Crestwood wants to download her Facebook photos. Rich suggests using Facebook’s Download Your Information feature to save all photos at once. Google’s Pixel 9a is set to launch on April 10 in the US, Canada, and the UK, following a brief delay due to a component quality issue. Disney+ now lets you remove titles from your Continue Watching list, giving you more control over your viewing experience. Mark Vena, CEO and Principal Analyst at SmartTech Research, shares why the Galaxy S25 Ultra finally convinced him to leave the iPhone behind. Rich On Tech Episode 115 - March 29, 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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  • Gadget nostalgia, the Computer Exorcist & AI predicts your lifespan
    Rich On Tech Episode 114 - March 22, 2025 Rich takes a trip down memory lane to talk about some of his personal gadget milestones over the years. David in San Francisco asks how to get good audio on a plane. Rich recommends AirFly and noise cancelling headphones. Bob in Garden City Michigan wants to know how to tape a phone call on his iPhone. Rich says iOS 18 has call recording feature built in (so does Pixel and Samsung), Google Voice can record calls, so can apps including Rev and TapeACall and you can use the Plaud Note. Just be sure to check your local laws. Conor calls in to explain how he got scammed out of thousands of dollars through a text message. Stacey asks how to encrypt a flash drive—BitLocker To Go is the answer. Google unveils $500 Pixel 9a, its iPhone 16e competitor. The ClickFix scam tricks you into installing malware—watch out for captchas asking for keyboard shortcuts. Dana asks why radio stations stopped playing on HomePod. Zachary wonders if he should ditch Cash App after fraudulent charges. Dino says his old copy-paste method for group emails isn’t working in the new Yahoo app—create a contact list instead. Claude AI adds real-time web search for paid users, coming soon for free users. Marc-Anthony Arena, the Computer Exorcist, breaks down modern tech threats in plain English – he’ll explain why old-school virus scans don’t cut it anymore and reveal the real dangers you should watch out for! Mentioned: Mint OS HP Instant Ink is raising prices in April. Bob in LA wants to know the best way to wipe a Mac laptop before getting rid of it. Rod in Montana needs a good Skype alternative. T-Mobile customers: You might have a targeted offer for a free line. Check your T-Life app to see if you’re eligible. Brent Franson, founder of Death Clock, joins the show to discuss how AI predicts your life expectancy, biological age, and health scores—plus, what changes could help extend your life and improve longevity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Best Ways to Transcribe Audio, Spring Cleaning Your PC & AT&T’s New "Landline"
    Rich discusses how transcription tools powered by AI are making it simple to turn speech into text, whether in real-time or from recorded audio. Products & Services Mentioned: Pixel Recorder, Samsung Voice Recorder, iPhone Voice Memos, MacWhisper, Vibe Transcribe, Whisper Web, Voice Notes, Whisper Memos, PLAUD Note, PLAUD Pin, Wispr Flow Dave in Long Beach says his iTunes music library has disappeared and wants to know how to get it back. Ray in Chicago says his Google Chromecast has been buggy this week and wants to know if there are any updates on the issue. Dave in Long Beach says YouTube on Roku is buffering. Rich mentioned a cache-clearing hack he can try. Larry in San Pedro wonders if it’s safe to enter his credit card number into his smartphone when calling his bank. Victor in Santa Barbara says his Epson printer prints out pages of gibberish at random times, and Rich suggests restarting the spooler. The smartwatch market declined for the first time in 2024. Graham says his iPhone 7 Plus is no longer supported and wants advice on upgrading to a new iPhone 16e and switching to Mint Mobile. Niantic, the creators of Pokémon Go, have sold the game to Scopely for $3.5 billion. AT&T has a new “landline” service called AT&T Phone Advanced, which uses cellular or broadband and includes a backup battery. Kimber Streams has been covering laptops and tech at Wirecutter for over a decade and will share expert tips on how to spring clean your PC and keep it running smoothly. Kimber recommended a great laptop—the ASUS VivoBook 14 Q423SA, on sale for $500 at Best Buy. Dee Dee in West Covina wants a TV with good contrast, and Rich recommends Samsung models with Relumino Mode. Rich mentioned a handy file transfer website called FilePizza. Bob in Lake Forest says his Mint Mobile service sometimes drops, and Rich suggests checking APN settings and doing a network settings reset if that doesn’t work. Rick in Orange County uses Defender for PC antivirus and wonders if there’s a free alternative Rich would recommend. Rich says he can use Windows Security (built in) or check ratings at AV-TEST. Jared Newman of Advisorator joins the show to discuss the best ad blocker alternatives now that uBlock Origin is out, how to stop those annoying “Sign in with Google” pop-ups, and his quest for the perfect web browser. Google Wallet now allows you to add your passport for convenient digital identification. Nintendo is opening a new store in San Francisco’s Union Square on May 15, 2025, and is holding a contest to win a trip there. Rich On Tech Episode 113 - March 15, 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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