Rich On Tech

109:27

Android 17's coolest new tricks, your texts just got...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/05/16

Be sure tosubscribeto the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about some of thebest new featurescoming to Android 17. Barbaraasks about the app Rich mentioned for keeping track of TV shows. Rich recommendsJustWatch, his personal go-to, withReel Goodas another solid option. Karain Fallbrook called in to report that she loves theEpson WorkForce WF-110mobile printer. Rich mentioned he likes hisHP Smart Tank 5101. Michaelin Los Angeles called in trying to decide between a usedM1 MacBookand a newMacBook

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109:38

The AI travel site I can’t stop using, scammers spoof...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/05/09

Rich On Tech Episode 173 - May 9, 2026 Be sure tosubscribeto the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Google unveils theFitbit Airscreenless fitness tracker. Rich helps Drew in Laguna Beach fix Chrome pop-ups by identifying them as notification spam and recommending you go to Chrome > Settings > Site settings > Notifications to remove any unrecognized sites Mindtrip Flightsoffers a new way to search for travel using natural language. Rich mentioned how an elderly man wasscammedout of $25,000 through a

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110:29

Razr is back, promo code hacks that work & Windows...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/05/02

Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more - plus interviews with industry experts - all in this weekly show. Rich talked about motorola’s launch eventin Hollywood for new razr flip and foldable phones. Here’s the latest edition of theRich On Tech Newsletter! Bill in Los Angeles is worried about a virus on his iPhone. Rich explains it’s most likely notification spam, not an actual virus. To clean things up: clear your browser history, delete

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103:38

Best apps to organize bookmarks, iPhone accessibility...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/04/26

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra first impressions: The new Ultra keeps a familiar look but improves comfort with a lighter aluminum build, faster charging, and better low-light camera performance. AI features are everywhere, but the standout is a built-in privacy display that limits side-angle viewing. • AI-powered phone features expand: Samsung leans heavily on AI for photo editing, call screening, and “agentic” tasks like booking rides or ordering food. Some features feel early,

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110:20

Seniors outsmarting smartphones, a new way to...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/04/19

Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more - plus interviews with industry experts - all in this weekly show. Booking.combreachexposes traveler data. Watch out for phishing emails related to travel. The FBI figured out a way toaccesssignal messages on an iPhone. If you want to keep your messages super secure, turn off message preview notifications. Google now has new apps for bothWindowsandMaccomputers. Keith in Kansas is wondering if he should invest in a

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98:56

Samsung Messages getting retired, new tool reveals...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/04/11

Americanslostnearly $21 billion to cybercrime last year, a 26% increase from the year before. Investment scams, crypto scams, and phishing remain the most common ways criminals target victims. Samsung Messages isgoing awaythis summer. You’ll need to switch to Google Messages, which should make texting more secure and improve messaging between iPhone and Android. Susan in Orange County is heading to China. Rich recommends bringing aVPN, a portable power bank, messaging apps like WhatsApp or

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109:11

Best ways to back up your digital life, ChatGPT comes...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/04/04

Rich talked about the importance of backing up your phone, computer, photos and texts. Check out his guidehere. Sophia in Westlake asks if an out-of-cloud storage email she received is legit. Helix CEO Alex Obergon building a privacy-first digital ID layer to prove what’s real online in an era of AI fakes. Anthony in Palmdale asks how to call his wife by voice on Samsung, and Rich recommends using Bixby, Google Assistant, or Gemini. Rich in San Diego asks if Carbonite is a good backup service,

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108:54

Stop AI training on your data, Samsung gets AirDrop &...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/03/28

The FCC is moving tobanWi-Fi routers made by foreign companies - here’s what it means for the gear in your home. Netflix israisingprices again - here’s what you’ll be paying and when the changes kick in. Samsung Galaxy phones can nowAirDropfiles directly to iPhones, marking a major milestone in Android and Apple interoperability. Jason from Michigan lost access to his Meta account, and Rich walks him through two recovery options including theMeta recovery pageand paying forMeta

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110:17

iPhone’s hidden security update, CSUN assistive tech...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/03/21

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 questionhere. Rich said it’simportantto keep your iPhone and Android updated with the latest security updates, especially in light of exploits like DarkSword. DownloadiVerify Basicto check iPhone (andAndroid) for signs of spyware. EnableLockdown Modeon iPhone if you’re really

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109:47

Google Maps gets big AI upgrade, Alexa gets a sassy...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/03/15

Meta iscracking downon scams with new AI detection systems in Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. Google just gave Google Maps it’s biggestoverhaulin a decade - with new AI powered ways to find places using specific questions and immersive navigation. Jim in Michigan can’t get the Notes app on his iPhone to scan documents. Rich mentioned he can also use the built-inPreviewapp. Check out Rich’sreviewof the iPhone 17e. Susan in Burbank can’t connect to her WiFi network

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109:57

Hands-on with Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo, the AI...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/03/08

Richtalksabout going to the Apple NYC event and how the $599 MacBook Neo is a gamechanger for basic laptops. Mike in Austin can’t get his printer to connect to his WiFi network. A newonline personality testuses a series of questions to generate a massive report about you - and you can export it’s findings to AI. Steve wants to add someone to a photo and is wondering how to do it. Rich says to upload both photos toGoogle Geminiand say, “Add this person to the other picture.”

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102:45

Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on, VPNs explained & why...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/02/28

Rich gave his earlyimpressionsof the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Watch Rich’sTV segmenton the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. Seecamera samplesfrom the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Susan in Northridge is trying to move photos, texts, and contacts from an old Samsung phone to an iPhone. Rich mentionedSMS Backup and RestoreandMove to iOS. 1Password is raising prices by about $1 a month. Vincent is on a Lifeline plan. He’s wondering if he should take advantage of their offer of giving him an iPhone 11 versus

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109:06

Samsung Galaxy update to do, cutting your cable bill...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/02/22

Premium subscribers, listen to the ad-free version of the showhere. Rich talked about Google Gemini and how it can nowmake music with AI. Rich also discussed the popularity of the tinyKodak Charmeracamera. Samsung phones arefinallygetting Google Play updates again. You should do it right now: Go to Settings > Security and Privacy > Updates > Google Play System Update Mike in Encino is looking for a way to get into a user’s computer who forgot their password. Try the stepshere. James

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109:19

Google expands ID removal, cord-cutting tips &...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/02/15

Ads arenow appearingin ChatGPT. Googleupdatedits free results about you tool to remove search results that contain ID numbers like your passport, driver’s license, or Social Security number. Want something more heavy duty to remove your personal information from the web? Check out newsletter sponsorIncogni. Deleted doesn’t always mean it’s gone, as wefound outwith the Nancy Guthrie case. If you really want to protect your security camera footage, you have to go local orend-to-end

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105:42

Tech clues in the Guthrie case, wireless satisfaction...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/02/08

• TVs returned after the Super Bowl: Returns management firm B‑Stock says TV returns jump more than 100% after the big game, a practice known as “wardrobing.” Vizio is the most-returned brand, highlighting how buyers prioritize size and price over long-term satisfaction. • Wireless carriers customers like best: New rankings from J.D. Power show satisfaction is driven less by price and more by how easy it is to resolve problems. T-Mobile leads among major carriers, while Mint

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109:51

Amazon’s evolution, best big-screen TVs & better home...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/02/01

Midge in Atlanta, Georgia is trying to add her Gmail address to iCloud, and it’s saying it’s already in use. Rich says to try recovering the Gmail Apple accounthere, thenmigratethe old account to the new one. Al in Inglewood is getting pop-ups telling him to clear out his cloud. Rich says to make sure the alerts are legitimate,clearyour browser cache, and see if the messages continue. Caleb Denisonbreaks down what actually matters when buying a TV for the Super Bowl and shares the TV

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108:15

Sony hands off TVs to TCL, TikTok stays & keeping...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/01/25

Rich talked about how it’s theend of an erafor Sony TVs. They will soon be manufactured by TCL under the Bravia name. Rich talked about how TikTok has a new lease on life with adealto stay in the U.S. Richdiscussedthe privacy policy and terms of conditions for the new TikTok US. Verizonsharedsome tips for keeping your tech working in a major winter storm. Turns out Microsoft canshareyour BitLocker encryption key if it gets a valid warrant from the U.S. and you store it in their cloud. Windows

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110:01

Apple and Google upgrade their AI, DROP data removal...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/01/17

Rich discussedhow Apple is integrating Google’s Gemini to make Siri smarter, while Google introduced its own enhanced Gemini AI featuring “Personal Intelligence.” Susan in San Jose is looking for a simple flip phone for a friend. Rich recommended theNokia 2780and suggested checking out the websiteDumbwireless.com. If you were affected by the Verizon outage, you canclaima $20 credit. Watch for a text message to redeem it, as it is not applied automatically. Sylvia in Moreno Valley

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110:00

CES 2026, ChatGPT Health & Gmail gets AI boost (156,...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/01/11

Rich talked about attendingCES 2026in Las Vegas and some of the trends he saw, including robots, AI, and wacky gadgets. Rich mentioned using theWiFi sharing featureon Android phones. If you got an email about an Instagram Password Reset request, ignore it for now, but be sure you have a strong, unique password and two-factor authentication turned on. Arnold from Rancho Cucamonga is wondering why his cloud storage isn’t saving files. Rich mentioned free versions ofOffice appshere. Rich

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109:36

Helping my dad untangle his tech, Galaxy A17 &...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/01/04

Richtalkedabout helping his dad with his tech set up while home on Christmas vacation. Mike in Minneapolis asked about performing a factory reset on his Netgear router, but he couldn’t see the serial number because he’s visually impaired. Rich suggested using theBe My Eyesapp to get visual help from a volunteer. Rich also mentioned the free password manager calledBitwarden. LG is unveiling theGallery TVat CES which shows artwork when not in use. Jamie in Tampa wanted to watch his local

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