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TV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions.

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Episodes

Will Facebook smart sunglasses have a bright future?

Apple sets a date for its big iPhone 13 reveal; Facebook unveils $299 Ray-Ban smart sunglasses; Amazon makes its own line of Omni TV's; Hulu raises prices; how not to get hacked on Facebook; Roomba's latest vacuum can running over avoid pet waste.Listeners ask about virus detection for Mac computers; converting old 8mm tapes to digital, a Starbucks phone screen dimming issue, avoid spam email and how an Apple Watch sprang into action when it detected an unusually low heartbeat.Links Follow Rich ...

Sep 10, 202158 min

Twitter hopes you'll pay to see certain Tweets

Twitter introduces Super Follows; Apple unveils first two states to adopt digital driver's licenses; Windows 11 launch date confirmed; Locast shuts down; China imposes strict online gameplay rules; Instagram will ask you for your birthday.Listeners ask about the best way to rid rid of unwanted subscription emails, best portable power bank, how to back up wedding pictures and videos on a Mac, the best mesh system for AT&T Fiber internet and the best authenticator apps.LinksFollow Rich on Inst...

Sep 03, 202157 min

Samsung Fold 3 and Flip 3 review

My review of Samsung's foldable phones; Apple changes App Store rules; Fitbit Charge 5 features.Listeners ask about downloading Spotify songs to an Apple Watch, best tablet for a 7-year-old, how to recover deleted messages on an iPhone, a way to change the default time search on Google, best computer backup services, if the Samsung A32 is a good upgrade, connecting an MP3 player to an older stereo system and if the OnePlus 9 Pro is worth buying. Podcast homepage Follow Rich on Twitter Follow Ric...

Aug 27, 20211 hr 1 min

T-Mobile does damage control after major data hack

Google launches the Pixel 5a; T-Mobile offers assistance in the wake of a major data breach; Facebook introduces virtual meeting rooms called Horizon Workrooms; CES 2022 requires proof of vaccination; how to store a digital vaccine card on your smartphone; Netflix flips on spatial audio; Mastercard says goodbye to the payment stripe.Listeners ask about an alternative to Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020, the best ways to track kids on their way to school, smart home devices that work with HomeKit, extended...

Aug 20, 20211 hr 3 min

Amazingly useful Google search tips and tricks

Hands on with Samsung's new foldable phones, watches and earbuds at their latest virtual event; TCL makes TV's with Google software; new details on Apple's upcoming iPhone upgrades; Google Search tips and tricks; Twitter changes it up; Norton buys Avast; Google adds air quality to Nest Hub screens.Viewers ask about the best TV to buy, whether to migrate Samsung photos to OneDrive or another cloud service, how to get rid of advertising pop ups on Android, using the Ring Rapid app for faster video...

Aug 13, 20211 hr 4 min

Google takes on Ring with latest Nest cameras

Google announces new Nest cams that are more useful without a subscription; Apple combats Child Sexual Abuse Material; American Airlines gives passengers free in-flight TikTok; Citizen introduces a new protection subscription; Vudu replaces FandangoNow and a website that ports SiriusXM channels to Spotify playlists.Listeners ask about recovering iPhone home pages; what do to about calendar spam; the difference between Apple Watch models; recovering lost iMessages and whether cash back apps are t...

Aug 06, 202152 min

Samsung says no new Note smartphone this year

Samsung says it won't make a traditional Note smartphone this year; Zoom calls come to Amazon Fire TV Cube; Instagram develops AI to protect minors; Sony PlayStation is the fastest selling yet; Verizon intros new mobile hotspot plans; Reboot your cell phone to prevent hacking; Power hungry gaming PCs banned in California and Sirius has a new Platinum offering for two cars on one plan.Listeners ask how to download pictures from Instagram, how to sync a Fitbit with Apple Health, best MP3 player fo...

Jul 29, 202159 min

A new tool to protect your email privacy

Samsung sets a date to unveil its latest foldable phones; Instagram introduces a new way to control sensitive content; DuckDuckGo has a new email protection tool; Apple's MagSafe Battery; Venmo makes some big changes; emergency alerts on streaming services; FTC backs right to repair.Listeners ask about the Vilo mesh network WiFi system, whether Boltz Pro is any good, an App to buy the clothes and other things you see on TV, a way to see the timestamp on iPhone text messages, the best video downl...

Jul 23, 202159 min

Microsoft puts Windows in the Cloud

Microsoft unveils a cloud-based version of Windows; Twitter says goodbye to Fleets; a $60 mesh WiFi system; Ring enables end-to-end encryption for all; Verizon introduces a filter to stop neighborhood scam calls; Alexa introduces a new wake word, ESPN raises streaming prices; Apple introduces a MagSafe battery pack.Listeners ask about streaming Bluetooth using an AUX port, using a hotspot on the road, when the new iPad might come out, best group messaging app, place to sell back used and damaged...

Jul 16, 202156 min

Will you pay $5 a month for private, ad free search?

A startup search engine called Neeva promises no ads and more privacy for $5 a month; new features in Windows 11; Top travel tools; new Venmo fees for business transactions; Hallmark Sign & Send cards; Facebook Live Audio Rooms; Apple Beta Software.Listeners ask about the privacy indicator on the iPhone; if streaming radio uses cellular data; a free video editor; best tablet for letting kids draw; an app to do price checks at the store; outrageous marketing claims on Facebook.Follow Rich! ht...

Jul 02, 20211 hr 2 min

In the future, every app will have a clubhouse

Google opens its first physical retail store; the journaling app I'm obsessed with; Spotify launches a Clubhouse competitor called Greenroom; IKEA and Sonos make a picture frame speaker you hang on your wall; the high-tech showerhead that feels great but saves water.Viewers ask about the best laptop for a student starting college; getting high speed internet in a remote area; what the deal is with mobile hotspots; if Roblox works on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro; a good iPhone memory cleaner ap...

Jun 18, 202155 min

Apple reveals new features coming soon to iPhone

Apple outlines new features coming soon to iOS 15 and Apple Watch; Amazon Sidewalk launches; Rich's experience on the VanMoof electric bike; Instagram reveals why it shows you certain posts; iDrive unlimited photo and video backup; Amazon intros DJ Mode for streaming stations; Apple introduces spatial audio on Apple Music.Listeners chime in on ways to save messages on an iPhone; ask whether an iPad with an ageing battery needs replacing, how to view Instagram Stories on a desktop computer, the w...

Jun 11, 20211 hr 1 min

Sell your old, even broken, gadgets for cash

A website that gives you top dollar for your used and broken electronics; Amazon Prime Day; What to know about Amazon's Sidewalk network; Microsoft's big Windows reveal event; United adds Supersonic jets.Listeners ask about saving text messages from an Android phone, cloud storage without paying, getting Microsoft Office for free and avoiding Spam calls.Follow Rich: https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ https://twitter.com/richontech Website to sell used electronics Gizmogo See Privacy Policy at...

Jun 04, 20211 hr

Instagram now lets you hide likes

Apple sets a date for another virtual WWDC; Instagram lets you hike likes; Amazon buys MGM; Google offers tools to help clear out your online storage; how to stop annoying spam calls; OnePlus' wellbeing wallpaper.Viewers ask about making cellular calls in a dead zone, reliable wireless service, a USB hub for a Mac laptop, a service to automatically download bank statements to the cloud, best flight search tool and the pitfalls of cheap cell phone carriers.Follow Rich on Social Media! https://twi...

May 28, 20211 hr

Biggest announcements from Google I/O

Google shows off latest features at its annual developer's event; Apple TV gets a redesigned remote control and more; Spotify comes to the Apple Watch; Twitter launches verification for everyone; Microsoft retires Internet Explorer and Ford unveils the all-electric F-150 Lightning.Listeners ask about managing social media videos on a smartphone, getting AirPlay on a Samsung TV, best internet solution for a motorhome, best security cameras that record to an SD card and getting photos off an old K...

May 21, 20211 hr 1 min

Home security will never be the same

A look at the hackers responsible for the gas pipeline shutdown; the government program that gives households $50 off their monthly bill; Telsa stops accepting Bitcoin; Amazon's new Echo Show devices; Deep Sentinel home security camera that come with AI and a human guard; OnePlus Clipt app; how carrier trade-in promotions really work.Listeners ask about the best phone mount, an app to download videos from the web, getting Fitbit data to sync with Apple Health, providing tech support on a family ...

May 14, 20211 hr 2 min

Yes, your car is spying on you

Hands-on with Apple AirTag; how your car is spying on you; Twitter introduces a Tip Jar; two fast and easy ways to scan in your old slides; new Google Assistant features; a PIP feature on Amazon's new smart TV's let you see who's at the door; best smartphones for photography 2021.Listeners ask about making it easier to hear the dialog on movies and TV shows, using multiple Bluetooth headphones with an outdoor projector, transferring data from one Samsung phone to another, best streaming device t...

May 07, 20211 hr 6 min

Samsung's new laptops play nice with Galaxy phones

Samsung releases Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 laptops; CES 2022 will be happen in Las Vegas; T-Mobile launches a GPS tracker; Apple AirTag; iOS 14.5 notable features; Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablets; how to stop notifications in Chrome.Listeners ask clipping website content to keep indefinitely, group communications for cyclists, Samsung A32 5G vs iPhone 12 as first cell phone, tricky password situation on a laptop repair, best phone with Zoom for an Alaska vacation, transferring playlists from S...

Apr 29, 202158 min

OnePlus smartwatch disappoints

OnePlus Watch review; Apple's Spring Loaded event; Samsung's next Unpacked event; Microsoft Edge Kids Mode; Spotify Car Thing; Kindle gets a helpful new feature that displays the cover of the book you're reading.Listeners ask about security software, cutting down on a DIRECTV bill, the best app to show off artwork, best photo backup stick, managing email accounts, a site for news subscriptions and best speakers for a TCL TV. Follow Rich OnePlus Watch review Apple Spring Loaded event Samsung Unpa...

Apr 16, 202157 min

In the future, no gadget will go missing

LG calls it quits but promises three years of OS updates; Best Buy tests a membership program; Apple expands Find My to third party gadgets; Google's latest sleep tracking device; Samsung's cheapest 5G phone yet; seeing if your phone number is involved in the Facebook data scrape; Marriott tests self check-in kiosks; a website to easily share a big file with someone else.Listeners ask about a wireless charging stand for an iPhone and Android; alternatives to the Samsung watch; thoughts on the Wy...

Apr 09, 20211 hr

Unlimited cloud storage is now a thing

Hands-on with the OnePlus 9 Pro; OnePlus Watch; tiny Bluetooth speaker; AI dashcam; versatile phone mount; Verizon introduces free unlimited cloud storage; How to spot fleeceware apps; MacBook butterfly keyboard lawsuit; Disney+ price hike; setting recovery contacts for Facebook; tiny Blockbuster stores.Listeners ask about Arlo vs Ring, if smart bulbs have spyware, getting rid of a smartphone carrier splash screen, if the MacBook Air M1 is worth it, making photos available to various non-techy f...

Mar 26, 202156 min

Google wants to monitor your sleep

The new Google Nest Hub has a sleep tracking feature; Chrome adds live captioning for audio and video on the web; Instagram uses AI to make the app safer for teens; Most frequent cybercrime; Sandisk iXpand Luxe; Apple Maps has COVID vaccination data; the "secret" to good service at Apple stores and an electric BMW sedan.Listeners ask about wireless printer issues, Google Photos changes, battery life on an iPhone SE, recovering a forgotten iPad passcode, picking strong passwords, changes at DIREC...

Mar 19, 202159 min

Netflix cracks down on password sharing

How to opt-out of T-Mobile targeted advertising; NFT's explained; Sonos Roam; Using Siri to find cheap gas fast; Netflix cracks down on password sharing; Twitter tests support for higher quality images. Listeners offer feedback on the Apple HomePod Mini and Wyze cams and ask about the PhotoStick Mobile and InfiniKloud, sending videos on an Android phone via SMS, password manager apps, Fall Detection on the Apple Watch, Google warning about exposed passwords and facial recognition for photos.Link...

Mar 12, 202154 min

How to find the best antivirus protection

Google ditches one popular type of user tracking; Best Buy unveils a senior safety app for the Apple Watch; details on the National Day of Unplugging; Paramount Plus is yet another streaming service; thoughts on the Chevy Bolt EUV; the first vehicle with Amazon Fire TV built-in; moving iCloud Photos to Google Photos.Listeners ask about running DOS games on an iPhone, finding the best antivirus protection software for devices, organizing files across various computers and tablets, rearranging app...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 3 min

Fry's closing means one less enthusiast's electronic store

KTLA+ App launches on Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV; T-Mobile's latest plan is truly unlimited; Netflix has a new feature that automatically downloads movies and shows you'll like; Amazon Music is now on Google and Android TV; Ring's latest doorbell gets unique new views; new Android features.Listeners ask about having both Fire Stick and Roku, getting a new Kindle Fire HD 10, best app for eliminating Robocalls and adding a backup camera to a 1975 Corvette.Links Follow Rich KTLA+ App T-Mobile plan ...

Feb 26, 202157 min

LastPass makes major changes to free plan

Samsung S21 features come to S20 phones; Chromebook sales are up; LastPass makes its free plan less useful; Antivirus apps for iPhone and Android; Apple TV app comes to Chromecast with Google TV; Google Maps lets you pay for parking meters.Listeners ask about a computer deal that seems too good to be true, how to spot scam voicemails and emails, best website for finding cheap flights, how to save contacts and more from one phone to another and the best device to buy a kid who wants to create mus...

Feb 19, 20211 hr 1 min

Amazon Echo Frames feel like the future

Alexa can now answer your front door; Roku expands its free live TV offering with new channels; Visible now supports eSim; Amazon Echo Frames review; hands-free driving on the Cadillac Escalade; Disney+ has a lot of subscribers; Instagram demotes TikTok content; Google Photos gets a new video editor and the Apple watch is really popular among iPhone users.Listeners ask about a reliable faxing service, privacy issues around Alexa glasses, paying for hacking protection and free over the air radio ...

Feb 12, 202158 min

Faking Zoom connection issues

Apple makes it easier to unlock iPhone while wearing a mask; Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO; Apple Car inches closer to reality; an app to freeze up your webcam; security issues with inexpensive video doorbells and cameras.Listeners ask about paying for iPhone virus protection, the best way to print out photos, controlling kids' screen time and online access, if the S21 is worth buying, and the easiest way to de-dupe photos on the iPhone. Follow Rich! Apple Watch unlocks iPhone Bezos letter...

Feb 05, 202152 min

Alexa barks like a dog to keep intruders out

Apple reaches 1 billion active iPhones; smartphone sales around the world; Robinhood users upset over blocked trading; cheapest Ring video doorbell yet; Alexa's new guard features; a way to hide your real email address; Sling TV raises prices; new Apple features for HomePod Mini and Apple Watch.Listeners ask about the best wireless earbuds under $100, a good way to store 36,000 photos amassed on an iPhone, cheaper alternatives to carrier smartphone insurance, low cost or free VPN services and tu...

Jan 29, 202152 min

One messaging app to rule them all

Samsung Galaxy S21 review; a new app called Beeper hopes to unify messages from across various apps; Fossil makes an LTE smartwatch for Verizon customers; a report on what tweens and teens are exposed to social media apps; Edge gets a password generator feature; Netflix getting a shuffle button.Listeners ask about Amazon discontinuing its lending library feature, whether cable channels will go away, if Starry internet is legit, if an iPhone upgrade deal is too good to be true and if the Amber X ...

Jan 22, 20211 hr 5 min
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