Rich On Tech

108:18

AI ordered my pizza, your car is spying on you & tech...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/10/03

Rich explains why he’s finally sold on AI agents after using ChatGPT Dots to order pizza, check in for a flight, research trips and handle everyday tasks. Six major AI companies signed a voluntary safety agreement with the White House, but there are no penalties, deadlines or real enforcement. Eduardo in Tampa is looking for an affordable new phone, but a free Metro deal won’t work if he’s switching from T-Mobile. Consumer Reports found that many connected-car apps share

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103:46

My new favorite AI assistant, tech support scams &...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/09/27

Snapdragon focuses on AI: Qualcomm’s new chips aim to run more AI directly on phones, improving speed and reducing reliance on the cloud. Google Book preview: Android-based laptops bring native apps and built-in AI tools, starting around $900. New hardware demos: Rich tries a haptic mouse, robotic phone camera and augmented reality glasses, with mixed impressions of their everyday usefulness. Meta Muse gets proactive: The assistant connects to personal services and completes browser

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107:56

Meta’s new Muse delivers, Siri gets smart & Apple...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/09/19

AI gets more useful and more concerning: Rich says to use AI and understand it, but question its answers rather than blindly trusting it. AI can provide emotional support: Caller Bonnie used ChatGPT to help process the loss of her dog, while Bridget Todd explained why emotional connections with AI are becoming more common. Meta Muse is a personal AI assistant: Rich likes Meta’s new Muse app, which can connect to email, calendars, reminders and tasks to help get things done. iPhone 18 Pro is

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104:53

iPhone Duo wins me over, hackers bypass 2FA & how to...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/09/12

Apple launches the $2,000 iPhone Duo, its first foldable with a 5.4-inch outer screen, 7.6-inch inner display, MagSafe and Apple Pencil support. iPhone Duo software could be its biggest advantage, with apps optimized for the foldable screen instead of simply being stretched larger. IDScan confirms a major driver’s license breach, prompting Rich to recommend free credit freezes with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Political spam texts are best filtered, not answered, since replying can

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109:49

3 ways to stop hackers, Amazon’s scam checker & AI...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/09/05

Driver’s license scans exposed: More than 153 million U.S. and Canadian ID records were reportedly offered on the dark web. Freeze your credit and consider an IRS Identity Protection PIN. Make accounts harder to hack: Rich shared three simple ways to better protect your accounts, including unique passwords, two-factor authentication and Chrome Enhanced Protection. Translation tools for travel: Timekettle, AirPods and Pixel Buds can translate conversations, but a phone translation app may

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108:59

Save money on home internet, removing hidden PC...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/08/30

Rich talked about shopping around for high-speed internet and sharedtools and tipsto help you find a better plan, faster speeds or a lower price. Apple has setSeptember 9for its next big event, where we’re expecting to see the new iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Matthew is having issues with his Sonos speakers disappearing and not showing up in the Sonos app. Mike in the South Bay runs a small IT company and says he’s seeing fake invitation scams that can

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109:22

My new favorite movie app, two-factor scams & a robot...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/08/22

Meta faces landmark teen safety trial: Twenty-nine states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook young users while misleading parents about safety. Former Meta executive Arturo Behar testified that growth and engagement often took priority over child safety, while Meta denies wrongdoing. Pixel 11’s Rambler speeds up replies: Rich says the Pixel 11 Pro’s Rambler voice-to-text feature has made it much faster to respond to emails by turning spoken thoughts into clean,

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105:34

How to spot and stop scams, Pixel 11 explained & my...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/08/16

• Scam protection: Slow down, stop the conversation, and independently verify requests before sending money, sharing codes, or installing software. • Family code words: Set up a private family code word to help verify emergency calls that could use AI-cloned voices. • Calendar spam: Fake PayPal charges can appear as calendar events, so restrict invitations from unknown senders. • Saving old email: Use Gmail import or Thunderbird to save messages before an old email account is

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107:22

Hotel Wi-Fi warning, delete your data for free & Ask...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/08/08

03:04 — Hotel Wi-Fi attacks target travelers: Hackers linked to Russia are targeting hotel and conference Wi-Fi login systems and redirecting users to convincing fake update or security pages. Rich says public Wi-Fi is still usable, but never install software or enter authentication codes because a captive portal tells you to. Use cellular or a hotspot for sensitive activity. 10:04 — Wendy in Yorba Linda gets unwanted Chrome pop-ups: Her OnePlus 11 keeps opening game websites even after

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109:39

How I got an Uber refund, should you lease an iPhone...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/08/01

Rich talked about the pros and cons of Apple’s new iPhone leasingprogram. Rich ordered an Uber, and they charged him 66% more than the quote. All he did was ask them to review the root and fare calculation for accuracy and got a credit for the difference. Mickey writes in to ask if wireless charging on airplanes and at public charging stations could be a security risk. AI continues tohackreal companies during security tests. The bottom line is you need to take cybersecurity seriously, no

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109:31

Samsung foldables, the AI that broke free & the...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/07/25

Rich talked about Samsung’s newfoldablesfinally being a place where they are really good and polished, of course, right before Apple introduces something very similar. Carmen in Hollywood wants a cheaper alternative to her AT&T home phone line. Rich recommends Ooma, AT&T Home Phone Advanced, or checking with her cable provider for a lower-cost option. LG iscracking downon shady smart TV apps that secretly use your internet connection for other purposes. Andy Vaca, founder ofGRYHAT

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109:26

OnePlus exits the U.S., teen AI alerts & streaming...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/07/19

OnePlus isexitingthe U.S. market. Richard from New Jersey is having issues getting audio from his Roku to his soundbar. Rich says it is most certainly the audiooutputsettings. TheiOS 27 public betais here. Just be careful. I would not install on your primary phone. The final version will be out in September. Rick emails and asks for a way to watch over-the-air Dodgers games on his Android phone. Rich recommends theTablo, a device that lets you stream local broadcast TV to your phone and other

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111:30

Meta’s AI image blunder, DuckDuckGo battles YouTube...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/07/12

Meta pulls controversial AI likeness feature: Meta briefly allowed its Muse Image generator to create images based on any public Instagram user’s photos without requiring permission. After criticism over consent, deepfakes, scams and unauthorized use, Meta removed the Instagram reference feature. Samsung Messages users move to Google Messages: Samsung’s discontinued messaging app may remain on phones because it was installed as a system app. Before clearing its data and cache, users

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109:05

Location privacy wins, PlayStation ditches discs & AI...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/07/04

The Supreme Court just handed down a major privacyrulingthat affects the location data tech companies collect and store from your smartphone. Sonysaysthey will stop making physical discs for games starting in January 2028. Rich mentioned theAP Stylebook. Rich mentioned downloading the officialNational Park appif you are traveling to a national park. Vince wants every website to appear in dark mode. Rich recommends theDark Readerbrowser extension. Gregory Wieber, creator of the Apple Vision Pro

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109:26

Google’s privacy changes, the $25,000 Slate EV truck...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/06/27

Rich says prices on tech products are going up. Appleraisedprices this week on pretty much every product except the iPhone, and so didMicrosofton the Xbox. Rich talked about the newSlate electric pickup truckstarting at $24,950. You customize it to make it your own. Prime Day shattered prices. Shoppers spent a record $26.4 billion online during those four days, according to Adobe Analytics. Rich has his list ofrecommended gadgetsand the stuff you wereactually buyingfrom my links. Gary wants to bring

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109:27

My favorite apps, Toy Story 5’s tech warning & Prime...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/06/20

Rich talked about hisfavorite appshe’s using right now. Chris in Orange County is looking for the most reliable live broadcast connection for sports coverage. Should he usecellular bondingor Starlink? Check out Rich’sGuide to Prime Day 2026! Bryan Bishop, creator of theHooray for Baldywoodnewsletter, reviewsToy Story 5and tells us whether Pixar still has the magic. Elaine wants to remove Google’s AI search summaries. Rich suggests adding -AI to searches or using theBye Bye Google

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104:38

Has Apple finally fixed Siri, Meta gets more personal...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/06/14

Be sure tosubscribeto the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about thebiggest changescoming to iOS 27 and beyond, including Apple’s long-awaited Siri overhaul and other new featuresannouncedat WWDC 2026. Kim in Big Pine was having issues with a Samsung Galaxy A36 smartphone. Rich recommended making sure the phone is completely up to date, including Android system updates, Galaxy Store updates, app updates through the Google Play Store, and Google Play system updates. He also suggested

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110:07

Are we moving too fast with AI, Google’s anti-scam...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/06/06

Be sure tosubscribeto the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Alex in Northridge wants to know: Can you mirror your phone to a TV while sending the audio to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones? Dawn received a text about an Amazon product recall, but the link looked suspicious. Rich says Amazon has an officialrecalls pagewhere you can check whether any items you’ve purchased have been recalled. Melody wonders if she can still create and open Word documents without paying for Microsoft 365. Rich says yes,

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110:42

Roku’s new home screen, Meta subscriptions & AI...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/05/30

Be sure tosubscribeto the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about thebig changesto the Roku home screen. Rich mentioned to turn off Automatic Content Recognition: Settings > Privacy - Smart TV Experience > ACR Off Chelsea in Beaumont wants to know why Samsung Messages ismovingto Google Messages and how to individualize text sounds for contacts. Rich says to enable Custom Notification Categories on Android for more control over alerts. Open Settings, tap Notifications, select Advanced

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107:05

Google’s massive AI search overhaul, $845K spoofing...

Rich On Tech ·

2026/05/24

• Google’s biggest Search overhaul in 25 years: Google unveiled a major AI-powered redesign of Search and Gemini at Google I/O, turning the search box into a multimodal assistant that can understand text, photos, video, and voice. Rich explained how AI is becoming more proactive, helping users summarize emails, organize tasks, and even recommend products from a simple photo. • AI avatars and deepfakes get eerily realistic: Rich tested Google’s new AI avatar tools that can

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