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Samsung foldables hands-on, cleaning up privacy permissions & Gemini AI notebook hack (129, July 12, 2025)
Rich shared his first impressions of Samsung's new foldable phones, the Z Fold 7 and the Z Flip 7. Harland in Wisconsin wants to be able to watch Hulu from his smartphone on a TV in his camper but without any Wi-Fi or hotspot. Amazon's Prime Day The event helped propel $24B in spending over 4 days, according to Adobe Analytics. Adarsha in Michigan is wondering if she should get a Life Alert or smartwatch with fall detection for her heart condition. Rich mentioned two restaurants he went to in New York City: Osteria Barocca in Little Italy and Tony DiNapoli's in Times Square. Archie from Mississippi is looking for some ways to remove backgrounds from pictures. Rich mentioned: remove.bg, bgeraser.com, pixian.ai and cleanup.pictures. Kimberly from New Jersey wonders if the newest iPhone can take pictures of the moon. Gary in Laguna Niguel is wondering why his phone is not picking up a 4G signal in a place that it used to. Nancy is having trouble with her Google Voice placing outgoing calls from the desktop. Fubo TV agrees to a $3.4 million privacy settlement. You have until September 12 to file a claim. Gmail adds a one-click unsubscribe dashboard to help you clean up your inbox. It's called Manage Subscriptions. Caller Gerry wonders if signing in with Google could cause some issues. Rich always recommends checking your third-party connected apps that have access to critical account data like Photos and Drive. Patrick Chomet of Samsung talks about the company’s new line of foldables and why he believes now is the time to jump on board. Devin in Long Beach is wondering why photos from his Whatsapp chats are showing up on his camera roll. Rich says to check Settings > Chats > Save to Photos and make sure it’s toggled off. Google Gemini can now turn a photo into a video. Rich’s example here. Bobo and Rich taste tested the Selena Gomez Oreos, and we give them a thumbs up. Carl is going laptop shopping at Costco and wants to know the best specs to look for. Rich also mentioned checking for deals through Slickdeals like this one. The FDA has cleared the first cuff-less blood pressure monitor for over-the-counter use. Folio is a read-it-later app to replace Pocket, which is shutting down. Rich figured out that you can save and retrieve notes from Google Keep using Gemini AI. So it's basically an AI-powered notebook. Belkin is dropping support for older Wemo products as of January 31. ABC 7 San Francisco has a story of a woman who got hundreds of Amazon return packages delivered to her home by accident. Ari Paparo, former Google executive and author of Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance, explains how Google quietly took over digital advertising. Avast says you should have the safe tech talk with your parents and grandparents. Here’s a printable flyer to help them avoid scams. 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 question here. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nothing Phone 3, lock your number & Chuck E. Cheese grows up (128, July 6, 2025)
Rich talks about his trip to London for the launch of the Nothing Phone 3 and the Nothing headphones. Cheryl in Oregon asks what she needs to record and edit videos for social media. Rich visits the NENA 911 conference to explore cutting-edge technology designed to get help to you faster and save more lives. Mentioned: Smart911.com Dave wants to get rid of his landline but keep the number. Rich says check out NumberBarn.com AT&T launches wireless account lock feature so scam artists can’t take over your phone number. Frank wants to keep his alarm system, but needs a phone line and wonders if MagicJack would work. Rich also recommended Ooma. Apps to download: Rotten Tomatoes, Hello Weather and Weather by Tomorrow. Selim Benayat, Nothing’s AI & Services Product Lead, will explain how the company is reimagining smartphone interaction through software and AI. Vera wants a printer that has a USB port for printing directly. Rich’s pick is a Brother MFC. Kevin in Colorado is looking for a GPS unit to track his trailer. Mentioned: LandAirSea and Tracki Randy wants a good phone that takes great quality pictures. Rich recommends the Pixel 9a and the iPhone 16e. The caller wants to digitize old mini DV videos, Rich recommended Elgato and Roxio. Luis in Pico Rivera wants a digital audio recorder. Rich suggests several options: if you have a smartphone, try the Plaud AI. For dedicated devices, check out the Zoom H1, a popular $30 off-brand recorder on Amazon, or a more premium Sony model. Chuck E. Cheese is starting a retro arcade aimed at adults and kids alike. Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at TrueTrae.com, will share tips to help you get the best deals this Prime Day. Rich mentioned he’s using Shopback to get $1 back on each Amazon order. [referral link] 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 question here. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Life-saving smartphone tips, Windows 10 extension & privacy-first phone made in USA (127, June 28, 2025)
Rich mentioned a website, smart911.com, that lets you fill out a safety profile that 911 dispatch operators might be able to see when you call in, if supported in your area. Rich also talked about the ways to update your emergency settings on the iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel smartphones. Microsoft is changing the blue screen of death. Rick in Thousand Oaks wants to know the best way to scan or file digital statements. Microsoft is giving users three ways to extend security updates on Windows 10 for an additional year. Paul in Thousand Oaks called in to give his review of the Kindle Colorsoft. Jim in Arizona asks how to take notes on the go in his car? Rich recommended Whisper Memos and Email Me. Anker is recalling 5 power banks over battery safety risks. Naomi is having issues with your Yahoo mail. Rich suggests checking to see if you're out of storage. Samsung will unveil its next foldable phones on July 9th at an event in Brooklyn. Spectrum is raising internet and TV prices. Mark Yarm, Executive Features Editor at PCMag, will share what Americans really think about tech etiquette — from device snooping to ChatGPT texts. Susie in Temecula wants to know how to stay connected to the internet in her 5th wheel. Hertz is using AI to scan car rental returns for scratches. SparkKitty malware steals photos from iOS and Android devices. Be careful with permissions. Paul asks which Hisense TV I have. It’s the U8. A caller from Winchester asks why her CarPlay is no longer working after upgrading to the new iPhone. Rich says to swap out the USB-A to USB-C cable. Here are two options from Beats and Amazon. Techspot has a great list of essential apps to install on your Windows or Mac computer. Rich mentioned BCUninstaller. Listener James has a suggestion for the caller having issues with large fonts in Outlook - launch it in safe mode by typing outlook.exe /safe into the Start box and see if the issue persists. If it doesn’t reset Outlook to defaults. You can now listen to iHeartRadio on Meta Smart Glasses. Rich also mentioned the smart glasses with ChatGPT he saw in Mexico called GetD. Todd Weaver, founder and CEO of Purism, will explain how his company is building privacy-first tech products that put users—not advertisers—in control. 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 question here. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Massive password breach, Amazon Prime Day tips & digital detox for kids (125, June 21, 2025)
Rich shared highlights from his trip to Mexico City, where he covered a brand-new tech trade show focused on electronics and appliances. Rich shared his go-to gadgets—trusted tech he travels with and uses daily to stay powered, connected, and organized. Oscar in Winchester, California asked how to uninstall Outlook from his Windows PC. If that’s not working, try a third party uninstaller like Revo Uninstaller. If you subscribe to YouTube TV, you might be eligible for a $10 monthly discount. Karina in Las Vegas asked how to free up space on her phone without losing videos — Rich suggested uploading them to a cloud service like pCloud or OneDrive to keep them accessible. Rich explained what you need to know about the massive password breach. Cybernews Password Leak Checker Bill in Fullerton asked about upgrading his PC to Windows 11 — Rich explained how to do it on unsupported hardware without replacing internal components. Rich shared his Amazon Prime Day tips - put the stuff you want in your cart now and watch for price drops. Rich mentioned a portable carbon monoxide detector he tested on his recent trip to Mexico. Lorna is having an issue with a printhead cleaning error. Adrian Li Mow Ching, CEO of Clicks, joins to talk about their breakout keyboard case and big new deal with Best Buy. Daisy in Menifee wrote in about WiFi problems on her Chromebook — Rich recommends doing a Powerwash to reset it and start fresh. Sherry in Orange County wants to step down as a Facebook page admin — Rich explained how to add a new admin first, then safely remove herself. WhatsApp is introducing ads into the Updates tab but messages remain private and end‑to‑end encrypted. If you have a Samsung TV or monitor, you might be able to claim two free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Tom in Orcutt, California asked what specs to look for in a new computer. Also, check out this cheat sheet. Molly DeFrank joins Rich to talk about helping families take control of screen time. She’s the author of “Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids” and shares practical tips to reset your kid’s relationship with tech. 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 question here. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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iOS 26 features, smarter spam call blocking & cool new camera app (125, June 14, 2025)
Rich recapped the major announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2025. Dario asks how to colorize an old black-and-white photo. Rich recommended apps like MyHeritage, Remini, and Photomyne for affordable and easy photo restoration. Anker is recalling its popular PowerCore 10000 (model A1263) due to fire and burn risks — stop using it and check for a free replacement or refund. Christina from Los Angeles wants a way to plug in a flash drive to her iPhone to back up her photos — Rich recommends the SanDisk phone drive for iPhone. The Nintendo Switch 2 breaks records with 3.5 million units sold in just four days. Rich detailed the new features coming in iPadOS 26 — including an all-new windowing system. Samsung Galaxy users can claim a free year of Perplexity Pro AI, a $200 value. Sam Altman says the Singularity is already happening — just more gently than people expected. TechCrunch reports that 1.9 million 23andMe users have requested deletion of their genetic data following last year’s data breach. Samsung is teasing thinner, lighter, and more durable Galaxy Z Foldables ahead of its next Unpacked event. Snapseed returns with a surprise redesign for its iPhone photo editing app. Stephanie Weitzman joins to talk about Speechify — the popular text-to-speech app that helps people listen to the information they want to learn or absorb. John from Placentia asks why thieves can turn off a stolen iPhone — Rich explains that Find My still works on powered-off devices, and you can enable Stolen Device Protection for even more security. Rich mentioned two books he just finished: Retail Gangster: The Story of Crazy Eddie and Apple in China. Yahoo Mail launches a new Catch Up feature designed to help users manage inbox overload more easily. West is a stylish camera app that transforms your phone into a digital film camera with a retro vibe. Betsy from Gainesville, Georgia says her husband gets 15–25 spam calls a day — Rich recommends downloading the free Google Phone app and enabling spam protection. Make sure your carrier’s spam protection or app is activated. As a last resort, use apps like Hiya or Truecaller. John Mills and Dave Merritt, co-founders of Watch Duty, will explain how their app became a must-have download during the LA wildfires. Voicenotes has launched a desktop app for Mac — it works like an AI-powered memory bank for your thoughts and ideas. Looking for a way to upgrade an unsupported Windows 10 PC to Windows 11? Here’s a helpful guide — but notes it’s a bit more technical than some users may be comfortable with. Rich received lots of Feedbag emails from listeners praising Wispr Flow — the text-to-voice app on iPhone — for its accuracy and ease of use. 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 question here. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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