Researchers uncover spying Chrome extensions; a preview of Apple WWDC 2020; Sony unveils more about the upcoming PlayStation 5; Twitter adds voice Tweets; Nintendo's free Jump Rope Challenge game; getting a better deal on high speed internet; Helio app predicts amazing sunsets.Listeners ask about the best TV, if the WiFi Xtra Boost will spy on them, if TotalTV is worth installing on an iPhone, recording a FaceTime call and a good dual dash cam.Follow Rich https://twitter.com/richontech Follow Me...
Jun 19, 2020•47 min
CES 2021 will happen in person in Las Vegas; Facebook introduces Manage Activity as a way to bulk delete previous posts; Google lets you hide Meet from Gmail; Podhero app has a unique way to help support your favorite podcasts; what to look for in a good UV phone sanitizer.Listeners ask about converting VHS tapes to digital, police scanner apps, using a webcam with a smart TV and more. Follow Rich https://twitter.com/richontech Follow Meghan https://twitter.com/producermeghan CES 2021 https://ww...
Jun 05, 2020•48 min
Facebook introduces Shops; Apple reopens stores with major changes; a look at the $250 TCL smartphone; Google/Apple's coronavirus system explained; Hulu revamp makes it easier to use; Google Podcasts gets CarPlay support; easy way to play poker online with friends; Orby TV tries a new twist on satellite TV.Listeners ask about cell phone plans for seniors, if the Jive Mini Pods are any good, recording video auditions, a watch that handles blood pressure readings and finding more stuff to watch on...
May 22, 2020•50 min
Amazon announces new Fire tablets; Nest Aware subscription launches; OnePlus 8 Pro x-ray vision powers; Adobe takes a look at spending trends during COVID-19; a look at Wyze's new activity tracker and connected scale; do those copper and brass "no touch" tools really work?Listeners ask how to tell if a shopping website is legit, if WiFi Blast is any good, a recommendation for a fall detection wristband for a senior citizen and the pilates app Meghan uses.Follow Rich https://www.instagram.com/ric...
May 15, 2020•49 min
Microsoft has new products including a $399 Surface Go 2 and Earbuds that look strange but actually feel good; Apple produces a 13 inch MacBook with a better keyboard; Sonos Arc is their new soundbar; an app to see all of your Apple Watch activity stats; a workout app that tracks your moves in 3D and offers real-time feedback. Listeners ask about Simplisafe versus Ring, deleting personal information off of data broker websites, how password managers work, a good QR code reader app for Android, a...
May 08, 2020•47 min
Google and Facebook take on Zoom with new video chat features, Google Pixel Buds launch, Moxie robot for kids, a new package tracking app, Peloton hits 23,000 live in one class, Adobe Spark free trial, Backdrops app makes it to iOS.Listeners ask about Apple Watch notifications, budget friendly tablets, best editing apps, iPhone SE vs iPhone 11, how to forward calls on Android and more.Apple Watch notifications https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204791 Google Pixel Buds launch https://store.google...
May 01, 2020•44 min
Rich answers listener questions in a live radio-style call in format.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 24, 2020•52 min
Apple's new $399 iPhone, a look at the OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, TikTok introduces parental controls, Verizon gives teachers and nurses a monthly discount, Apple and Google partner on a system to slow coronavirus, Google creates a special section of the Play store for teacher-approved kids apps.Listeners ask if Zoom is private, the best travel bluetooth speaker and more.Follow Rich https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Producer Meghan https://twitter.com/producermeghan See Privacy Policy ...
Apr 17, 2020•46 min
A special edition of the show where only listener questions are answered.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 10, 2020•43 min
Zoom says it can do better when it comes to its new consumer user base; FBI tips for making sure your Zoom calls aren't hacked; Facebook launches desktop apps for Messenger video chat; Wyze lets you turn your security camera in to a makeshift webcam; Samsung brings S20 camera features to the S10 and Note 10; Snap brings fun camera lenses to video chat.An interview with Steve Potash, CEO and founder of Overdrive, makers of the Libby app, which lets you read and listen to free books from the libra...
Apr 02, 2020•39 min
Verizon gives customers 15 gigabytes of extra data; T-Mobile gives customers two free months of YouTube Premium; SLING TV gives everyone free access to its popular bundle; Amazon deliveries are really delayed; YouTube streams in lower quality to save the internet; Google Podcasts comes to iOS.Follow Rich https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Meghan https://twitter.com/producermeghan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
Mar 26, 2020•45 min
Rich & Meghan broadcast the show from their homes. Apple unveils a new iPad Pro with trackpad support; Apple unveils a less expensive MacBook Air with improved features; Movies make their way to home video faster than ever; creating custom Zoom backgrounds; the advantages of mesh WiFi networks; Sling TV has free programming; coronavirus freebies.Follow Rich: https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Meghan: https://twitter.com/producermeghan find links to what Rich talks about on air: htt...
Mar 20, 2020•40 min
Find out if items are in stock with websites including Markk, NowInStock.net , Google Shopping and BrickSeek; YouTube combats coronavirus misinformation; E3 and Overwatch video game events cancelled due to the outbreak.Listeners ask about the best fitness trackers, Apple Watch Series 3 versus 5, linking a phone number for savings at Whole Foods and a $40 wireless plan.Follow Rich: https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Producer Meghan: https://twitter.com/producermeghan Markk emergency sup...
Mar 12, 2020•44 min
The impact of Coronavirus on the tech industry; Twitter tests its own version of Stories; AT&T TV explained; Apple $25 battery settlement; Alexa does severe weather alerts; Google Assistant can read web articles to you; Robocop style facial recognition for police departments.Listeners ask about MacBook vs Chromebook; setting up a new computer from scratch versus a backup; backing up photos from a computer and smartphone; a mirror fitness device and avoiding spammy job solicitations.Special g...
Mar 05, 2020•48 min
Samsung's top of the line smartphone is having trouble keeping pictures and videos in focus; Firefox makes browsing more private; Netflix reveals top 10 lists for the first time ever; the Gif pronunciation debate is settled over peanut butter; Why bad guys in movies don't use iPhones and food delivery apps are the most expensive way to eat.Listeners ask about meeting Rich in person, best antivirus software, dash cam recommendations, Roku versus Fire TV stick and background location privacy on iP...
Feb 27, 2020•47 min
Hands on with the Samsung S20 Ultra camera versus the iPhone; Apple considers letting users set default apps; Disney+ app makes its way to VIZIO TV's; Galaxy Z Flip is sold out; the cheapest cell phone plans available including an interview with Derek Ting of TextNow; assistive technologies for vision loss.Listeners ask about recovering deleted files from a laptop, securing online accounts, iPad or Mac for a high school student, deleting photos from Google Photos and annoying animated GIFs.Follo...
Feb 21, 2020•45 min
A look at Samsung's latest smartphones including the S20 lineup and Z Flip foldable; Google gets groovy for Valentine's Day; Mac malware outpaces PCs for the first time; Siri can answer election questions.Listeners ask questions about setting iPhone app defaults, upgrading to a Roku Ultra, equipment to start a podcast and whether 5G is just hype.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Get full access to Rich...
Feb 13, 2020•47 min
Ring introduces a Control Center for easier management of privacy settings; Apple Watch tips and tricks; Google Maps turns 15; Google Photos lets strangers download other users' videos by accident.Listeners ask about switching to a new wireless home internet provider, Apple Watch bands, the difference between Libby and Overdrive and creating ringtones for the iPhone.Follow Rich DeMuro https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Producer Meghan https://twitter.com/producermeghan Ring Control Cen...
Feb 06, 2020•41 min
Google Nest thermostats can now detect HVAC issues; TextNow offers free calls and texts for a one time $10 fee; new iPhone app lets you record two cameras at once; Facebook debuts a tool to limit third party tracking; a Peloton style experience for less than half the price.Listeners ask about redeeming Apple gift cards, spying on text messages, upgrading to Catalina, backing up photos and whether to upgrade a Windows 7 PC to Windows 10.Mentioned:Facebook Privacy Tool https://richontech.tv/2020/0...
Jan 30, 2020•45 min
How not to get your phone hacked like Jeff Bezos; Apple's less than secure iCloud encryption; the Smart Contact lenses of the future; a new earthquake app; Seattle allows voting by cellphone.Listeners ask about changing the default search engine on their web browser, pop up ads on their phone, using Apple's family sharing features and two factor authentication for logging into a laptop. Follow Rich https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Meghan https://twitter.com/producermeghan Mentioned:M...
Jan 23, 2020•48 min
Google now lets you use an iPhone as a physical security key; HP might make printer ink cheaper; Google assistant gets some helpful new features; Verizon launches a privacy focused search site with some nifty tricks; Fitbit activates blood oxygen monitoring sensors in existing devices.Listeners ask about the end of Windows 7, AirPods Pro issues, a way to export text messages to PDF, upgrading to a new TV and whether an app called Drivemode is recommended.Follow Rich https://www.instagram.com/ric...
Jan 16, 2020•43 min
Recorded on the show floor at CES 2020 Las Vegas in Renovo's fully autonomous Chrysler Pacifica.Rich & Meghan discuss Colgate's new toothbrush that tells you when you've actually cleaned your teeth; A ride in Qualcomm's self driving car; a Pizza making robot; LG's Veggie Growing Refrigerator; Fingerprint Door Lock; Arlo Pro 3 Wireless Floodlight Security Camera. Special Guest Renovo CEO Chris Heiser talks about the future of data collection in cars. Plus listener questions answered!Follow Ri...
Jan 10, 2020•52 min
Wyze explains what was and was not exposed in a large data breach; California's new online privacy law explained; Filing taxes for free should get easier; Amazon holiday shopping numbers; top journaling apps for 2020.Listeners ask about Facebook's privacy notice, recycling old gadgets, dragging and dropping MP3 files onto an iPhone and recovering deleted text messages. Follow Rich: https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Meghan: https://twitter.com/producermeghan Links:Wyze Data Breach http...
Jan 02, 2020•48 min
Visa warns about gas station card fraud; a new way to stream local OTA channels; best gadgets of the past 10 years; Instagram fights online bullying.Listeners ask about the differences between a Chromebook and laptop; Android or iPhone and how to block annoying ads on an Android phone.Follow Rich: https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Meghan: https://twitter.com/producermeghan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
Dec 19, 2019•47 min
Google protects your password better in Chrome; A processor change might actually make Android phones worse next year; iOS 13.3 adds even more helpful parental controls; You can now sell your house directly to Zillow; a fire safety device; Hue dimmer switch and an app that turns your iPhone into an old school iPod.Follow Rich: https://www.instagram.com/richontech/ Follow Meghan: https://twitter.com/producermeghan Rich's Book: https://amzn.to/2soY3F3 Chrome Password Security: https://www.blog.goo...
Dec 12, 2019•46 min
An upcoming iPhone might ditch wired connectors completely; Google Photos gets a feature to help you send picture messages to friends and family; breaking down the FBI's smart TV warning; Mattress hackers; best apps of 2019. Listeners ask about the best duplicate file finder programs, the best flip phone for seniors, Apple's credit card reporting to credit agencies, wireless charging pads versus power banks and the best Apple Watch for the gym. Follow Rich: https://twitter.com/richdemuro Follow ...
Dec 05, 2019•46 min
How thieves are using Bluetooth scanning apps to target valuables in your car; my favorite Holiday Shopping tools; Fake Amazon reviews; Ford's new electric Mustang SUV; a website with details on original streaming programming.Listeners ask about watching Disney+ on their older smart TV, a free streaming movie service through the library and the best methods for scanning documents to go paperless.Follow Rich https://twitter.com/richdemuro Follow Meghan https://twitter.com/producermeghan Get Rich'...
Nov 21, 2019•41 min
The Razr flip phone comes back as an Android smartphone; Google enables an iMessage-style solution to all Android phones; A look at the Disney+ streaming service; Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro; Google Maps gets a handy feature for international travel; the Libby app for downloading free library books to your Kindle.Listeners ask about getting free cloud storage, the best digital picture frame, how to edit their address book on a computer, whether AirPods Pro are still worth it and a phone to r...
Nov 14, 2019•46 min
Hackers use lasers to silently command smart home devices; T-Mobile announces 5G will light up nationwide on December 6, along with a new $15 monthly plan; A device to help you uncover hidden cameras in Airbnbs; the glut of streaming services; DXOMARK reviews the iPhone 11 Pro camera.Listeners ask about backing up iPhone photos using a flash drive, an app that helps you find lower car insurance rates, an inexpensive outdoor wireless security camera and which Android tablet is best.Follow Rich: h...
Nov 07, 2019•46 min
"Ears on" with Apple's new AirPods Pro noise cancelling headphones; Google Assistant gets SiriusXM stations; Sony shuts down PlayStation Vue streaming service; Spotify tests a kids app; Amazon Fresh is now included in Prime; Details on HBO Max; the Hottest Toys this holiday season.Listeners ask about the best earbuds for a Pixel smartphone, if it's necessary to upgrade the iPhone 5 software, whether it's worth signing up for Nextdoor, finding a new home internet provider and the best early warni...
Oct 31, 2019•41 min
