Rich discusses how Google’s new AI Overviews feature got out of control and how the company plans to improve it.Here’s the latest issue of Rich’s newsletter . Sign up using your email to get it in your inbox.Mark in Lomita asks about a dash cam under $200. Rich mentioned Nexar , Vantrue & VAVA .The FBI helped to take down a major international botnet. Here’s how to check if your computer had malicious VPN software installed.John in Fallbrook has an Arlo Pro camera that won’t connect to his W...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Rich talked about going to Seattle for two Microsoft events. One focused on their new CoPilot+ PCs and the other was the Microsoft Build developer conference.Rich talked about the new Recall feature on Windows computers that remembers everything on your screen.Bill in Julian wants a printer that he can print with from his phone but has no WiFi. Rich suggests looking for a printer with WiFi Direct capabilities. Bill mentioned he has a car with a record player !Rick in Pasadena isn’t happy about t...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Rich talks about the AI war between ChatGPT and Google.Manny in Covina wants to know how much an old computer textbook is worth.Netflix signed a three-year deal with the NFL; they’ll start by showing two games on Christmas Day 2024.Mark in San Diego is getting rid of DSL and wants to know if Internet Air is reliable. Rich says to compare what’s available in his area using SpeedTest’s ISP tool. Also, check to see what the AT&T internet speed is on your smartphone using Fast.com or an app call...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Rich remembers his colleague Sam Rubin .Apple unveiled new iPads at an event called Let Loose. We saw new iPad Air and Pro models, a new Apple Pencil Pro, and updated Final Cut and Logic Pro apps.Jeff, in Fort Worth, Texas, is trying to connect LED lights that use 2.4 GHz to his Google Nest Wifi .Chris Sheldrick, creator of the app What3words , will explain how to use it to tell someone your exact location using simple words.Samsung is rolling out Galaxy AI features to more devices, including th...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Rich opens the mailbag to answer listener questions.Victor asked if Apple will introduce a new iPad Pro this year. Rich says Apple’s Let Loose event on May 7 is expected to unveil new models.Tish asks if she should use AT&T Internet Air or Spectrum Fiber at 1 gigabit speed.Michael, who is in Kentucky, asks how to hide his real phone number when signing up for services. Rich mentioned Cloaked, Burner App, T-Mobile DIGITS, Verizon’s Second Number and Google Voice.Sue asked why she and her sign...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Rich talked about his experience using high-speed Starlink internet on Hawaiian Airlines.Perry in Glendale needs help with his Outlook. Rich says to check the Spectrum settings here.Ryan Ozawa, Native Hawaiian tech journalist and publisher of the Hawaii Bulletin , will talk about the startup scene in Hawaii.Some Apple users were unexpectedly logged out of their accounts, forcing them to reset their passwords to get back in.Rosemary in Fontana has an issue with her Fire TV stick remote .President...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Rich discusses the current state of self-driving and autonomous cars.Rick in Manhattan Beach wants a way to get music onto his iPod Shuffle. Rich recommended WALTR Pro . On Windows, try CopyTrans Manager.China has ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads, Signal and Telegram from the App Store.Laura Mae Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor and author Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing.Angie in Los Angeles has a laptop with a virus and wants to bring it t...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Rich discusses how we are automating jobs out of existence and the secret to keeping yours.Chuck, in Pasadena, visited a robot that made a burger chain called Cali Express . Here’s my original video on Flippy, the burger-flipping robot.The Roku hack is worse than expected. The company says it has affected more than 500,000 accounts.Dave Malkoff, a CBS News reporter, talks about reporting on the Total Eclipse. He recommended two apps, FlightRadar24 and RadarScope , for live weather radars. Udio i...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 54 min
Episode Summary:In this episode, Rich DeMuro shares a variety of useful websites, apps, and tech tips to make life easier and more secure. He discusses the importance of online privacy and security, offers advice on smartphone insurance, and explores the challenges and benefits of transitioning to a "dumb phone." The show also features an interview with a digital minimalist who shares insights on reducing screen time and finding balance in a technology-driven world. Topics Discussed:- Rich share...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Topics covered:1. Gmail has turned 20 years old and has evolved significantly since its launch on April 1, 2004.2. AT&T has announced a massive data breach affecting 7.6 million current customers and 65.4 million former customers, with personal information like social security numbers exposed.3. Instagram is now limiting political content by default ahead of elections, but users can change this in their settings.4. Google Maps has added new features for summer travel, including recommendatio...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Rich explains the antitrust case against Apple.Tammi asks why Meta’s Messenger is asking her to set up a 6-digit PIN.Rich attends the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference to learn about assistive technologies for the disability community. InnoCaption . Caption Call . Vibio . PlayStation Access Controller. Monarch . OKO App .Diana in Torrance wants remote desktop software to access her MacBook Pro remotely. Rich says to check out TeamViewer for free or GoToMyPC for paid. R ustDesk is an open-sour...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 49 min
63 - March 16, 2024Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show.Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide.Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast .Follow Rich on X , Instagram and Facebook .Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!Links may be affiliate. RichOnTech.tv Sign up for the Rich on Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about how much data our phones collect on us and how ...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 49 min
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 dumbphonefi...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 48 min
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...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min
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. H...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 45 min
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 alread...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr 49 min
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”...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 47 min
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...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 49 min
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 lan...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 49 min
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...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 48 min
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...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 48 min
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 2023Thurman 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 char...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Rich opens the mailbag for the show to answer listener questions and share feedback, reflecting on a full year of the show. Portions of the show are best of.Interviews: Ember smart baby bottle Larissa May #halfthestory project Google Pixel Arc electric boat Farmer's Fridge salad vending machine 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 . Stream l...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Rich talked about how everything is on demand these days. He used to have to wait for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to air once a year during the holidays. Now you can just buy or stream anything you want on demand.Seraphine asks why the audio and video is out of sync on a particular TV channel. Fred chimed in via email to say it’s probably because they are compressing the signal too much.Ryan Greene, founder of tech support company GoGoQuincy will join to share 5 Preemptive Tech Steps to take ...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Rich visited a newly remodeled Best Buy and realized there were no more CDs or DVDs! This led him to take a trip down memory lane of all the technology that is no longer around, like VCR’s, the Walkman, Tube TV’s, Fax Machines, Camcorders and more.Mike in Ventura asks why computers don’t have DVD drives built in anymore!Craig in Des Moines says he just got the Samsung A14 smartphone and wants to learn more about the features. Andrew O'Hara of AppleInsider joined to talk about new features in iOS...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 49 min
Rich talked about the potential security risk of handing our unlocked phones over to strangers to take our photo.Social media posts say Amazon accounts are hacked because Lockers were added as shipping addresses. Snopes says it’s not true.Ian in Durango, CO says if you want to stream movies and other content for free, check out Archive.org , they have a ton of free stuff to consume.Gmail spam filters just got one of their biggest upgrades in years.Eric Migicovsky, Co-Founder of Beeper to talk Be...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 50 min
Rich talked about some of his favorite gadgets for the holiday shopping season.Darren asks how to turn off read receipts for his texts on a Samsung S23+Angelina asks if she should get her son the Quest 3. He has the Quest 2.Larry asks if it’s OK to give out the serial number and IMEI of the iPhone he wants to sell to a potential buyer. Swappa has a free IMEI checker.Steve Tcherchian of XYPRO Technology will talk about NameDrop, FaceID security , physical phone security and open WiFi networks and...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Rich discusses a wide range of technology-related topics, beginning with a focus on holiday shopping and tech gift ideas. He talks to Jacob Palmer of BestReviews.com to highlight top-rated tech gifts and discusses privacy concerns associated with smart gadgets, featuring insights from Jen Caltrider of the Mozilla Foundation's Privacy Not Included initiative. The episode also features Matt Swider from TheShortcut.com , who shares strategies for savvy holiday shopping, including how to spot genuin...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Rich talked about how he set up his holiday lights this week and the smart home voice actions he set up weren’t working. Turns out his wife unplugged the lights because she couldn’t remember the voice command to turn them off.Rich talked about his work Friendsgiving and how it was surprisingly fun, but everyone was sharing via AirDrop . Here’s how to share photos and videos with Samsung Quick Share and Android Nearby Share .Morris in Studio City wants to know why the CD’s he’s duplicating are sk...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 49 min
Rich talked about how it’s the end of an era for animatronics at Chuck E Cheese.Google has a new way to shop for deals. Just search “ shop deals ” to see notable price drops on various items across the web.Need to send a document to your Kindle? Just drag and drop it on the webpage at https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle A startup named Humane is making a screenless AI assistant “pin” you wear.Jeremy Caplan with the Wonder Tools newsletter. Caplan is Director of Teaching & Learning at CUNY's ...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 50 min
