037 - September 16, 2023Rich 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 live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvGUESTS:Lisa Eadicicco - CNETMarc Saltzman - USA Today columnistRich talked about Apple’s new products including the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. You can see Rich’s hands on videos about the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch 9 Double Tap Gesture and USB-C. You can see the iPhone 15 colors here.Dominic in Costa Mesa asks why music isn’t working on his Instagram App.Jamie in Corona asks about the privacy of AI search engines like Google’s SGE.Rich talks about how MGM got hacked through Vishing and producer Adam shares a story about how his Mom fell for a similar scam like this.Jeff in New York City asks about options for listening to music or radio to fall asleep. Rich mentioned Soundcore buds, Soli pillow and Ozlo Sleep.Rich talked about the new Apple Watch 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the AirPods Pro 2.Steve in Orange, CA sent money via PayPal to a scam artist who offered him a free laptop through a Facebook group. A good place to research or report scams is the BBB Scam Tracker website.Sarah in Ventura has some issues with her Android tablet.Stabliity AI launches a new AI powered music generator called Stable Audio.Rick in Mission Viejo asks about upgrading to a new laptop.Chromebooks are going to get 10 years of software updates.Jim in Huntington Beach wants to rename files easily in Windows. Rich recommends F2 key.Darlene has an iPhone 8 and wants to upgrade.Apple will issue a software update to the iPhone 12 to address radiation concerns.BBB warns of a new scam involving high school sports livestreams.Polestar 2 cars are getting Prime Video in their infotainment system.Cruise unveils a wheelchair accessible robotaxi.Ring has a new $10 pet tag.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 9, 2023 (Episode 36)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 live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvGUESTS:Rich talked about all the upcoming tech events in the next few months including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta Connect, Google, OnePlus, Code Conference and CES! Whew!Jerry in Anaheim asked how to change the name of his iPhone. Rich says you should also take a minute to customize the name on your Kindle and Android phone, too.Kim Guluk, Head of Uber Live and Sports at Uber to explain how Uber Eats is now at stadiums nationwide.Rich explains what you need to know about the Facebook email about your “saved payment information.” Details here.Shirly of Belmont Shore wants to know why her computer doesn’t work the same way when she’s at home and at work.Janine wants to know if she should get an Apple laptop and tablet to complement her iPhone 14.A listener wants to know if there’s an app that can alert them when a senior discount is available in-store. Rich doesn’t know of a specific app that can do this but you can TheSeniorList for discounts, as well as DealNews, CouponCabin, AARP, and of course just ask the cashier!Apple has released a zero day security patch. You should probably update your iPhone and another Apple products now.Amazon will charge $1.99 for in garage deliveries that don’t fall on your Amazon Day, starting October 4. The feature used to be free for Prime members.A listener wants to know if there’s a record a phone call for free on Android. Rich recommends using Google Voice, but many apps are going to charge. TapeACall is a popular app and TrueCaller offers this feature. Also, check local laws regarding recording phone calls.Jen Caltrider of Mozilla to talk about how our cars are spying on us.Lisa wants to know if they can run old Windows games on a newer computer. Rich says to check out compatibility mode or something like DOSBox.Google Chrome will start to share your interests with websites unless you change these new ad settings.Mike in Long Beach wants a laptop computer for basic investing and banking. Rich recommends the ASUS or the MacBook Air linked here.Don in Utah wants to know how to upload audio recordings to the web. Rich recommends checking out SoundCloud, although free uploads are limited there. If you want free and unlimited, Rich suggests using CapCut to generate a video using Canva to make a background image. You can also use a website called Headliner.Roblox is coming to PlayStation in October.Julian Vargas, Mobile Access Technology Specialist, will explain the latest ways technology is blind and low-vision users to live fuller and richer lives using mobile devices and apps. Mentioned: Microsoft’s Seeing AI App, Google Lookout, Speak Screen, Be My AI, and “Siri, read this” in iOS 17.eBay has a new Magical Listing Tool that uses AI.Taste Bud is an AI powered recipe creator.Polaroid has a new high end instant camera called the I-2.Duolingo is adding music lessons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 2, 2023 (Episode 35)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 live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talks about this trip to Berlin for IFA 2023. Highlights here.He also tried out California’s Digital Driver’s license with TSA at LAX.Rich mentioned how you need to prep your gadgets for any travel, especially international travel. Check with your cellular carrier to see if you get any free travel days, or get an eSIM (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off). Also, Rich recommends a travel plug adapter, portable battery bank and an old school USB cable for charging on the plane.If you want to use your Bluetooth earbuds/headphones with the seatback entertainment, Rich recommends a gadget from Twelve South called AirFly.Rich talks about his experience with the Google Pixel Fold.Rich also talked about taking a walking tour with VoiceMap. Use my referral code gptyoh for your first tour free.John in Minnesota says his earbuds keep cutting out because Google Assistant activates. How can you disable that?Mark Gurman of Bloomberg explains what to expect with the new iPhone 15 models.Alex in Nuevo, CA wants to know why his SD card isn’t working.Google is raising prices for it’s Nest Aware subscription service.Verizon has a new way for you to stop those spammy email to text messages.Reggie in Charleston, S.C. wants to know why she lost access to her Facebook Page. Rich suspects she was hacked. Your first line of defense is to turn on Two Factor Authentication, set an additional admin on your business page and go to Facebook.com/hacked if you suspect you’ve been hacked.Greg in Des Moines is legally blind and has a Samsung Z Flip 3 and wants to know if he should upgrade to the Z Flip 5.Oliver Merlin, Managing Director of IFA Management talks IFA 2023.Patty in Santa Clarita restored her iPhone from a backup and her iMessages didn’t follow. Rich mentioned iMazing as a way to perhaps find the messages in an older backup.FEMA and the FCC are going to test the Emergency Alert System by sending a test text message to all consumer cell phones on October 4.Down Town Brown in Durango, Colorado asks for more information about eSIMs and options for international roaming. Rich mentioned that he is also testing the Solis 5G Hotspot and Power Bank, which is a great solution if you have multiple devices or are traveling with a group since up to 16 devices can share the data.Google is making it easier to remove your personal information from search results. Easy step by step instructions here!Sylvie in San Diego wants to know the best wireless video doorbell that also has a chime.Mark Vena, Principal Analyst at Smart Tech Research chats all things IFA 2023.Announced at IFA: Eve Play will make old speakers compatible with AirPlay 2.Paul emailed to say he is planning a cross country trip and wants some fun apps. Rich recommends Roadside America, Atlas Obscura, Roadtrippers, Autio, iExit and GuideGeek AI.Stephanie emailed to say she is going on a work related trip and leaving the kids with a nanny and needs a good discreet camera. Rich says to check out SpyGuy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 26, 2023 (Episode 34)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 live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talks about Bob Barker’s passing and his memories of being on The Price is Right back in the day. Also, Rich talks about his experiences with eSIMs.Scott in Atlanta asks about getting iMessages on Android and Windows There are many ways, including Phone Link for Windows 11, AirMessage, BlueBubbles, Beeper and Sunbird. Be careful as all of them are working around Apple official protocols. Apple should adopt RCS.Scott Johnson, founder of the Frog Pants network, and host of the video games news and views podcast, CORE. Johnson talks about the Sony PlayStation Portal.Barry in Mission Viejo asks if he will need a travel convertor or adapter for his upcoming European trip. Rich has a few picks for travel adapters.Threads is now on the web.LinkedIn accounts are getting hacked, so protect yours.John in Los Angeles is locked out of his Gmail account.Shutterfly takes a turn and says they won’t delete your photos if you’ve been inactive for 18 months, but they will delete them if you’ve been inactive for 5 years. You can stay active by ordering a photo every once in a while.Callsheet App is a clean alternative to IMDB.Judy in San Diego wants to know about Kyocera rugged phones.Dr. Chris Pierson CEO & Founder of BLACKCLOAK to talk about AI and hacking.Carrie in Mission Viejo wants to know why her Zoom audio isn’t working. Use mictests.com to troubleshoot whether it’s a hardware or software issue.AT&T has a new plug and play internet solution called Internet Air.Rich is testing out a new all-in-one service for drives, clouds, notes, links and files. It’s called Fabric.Andrea is in Los Angeles and wants to know how to back up the iPhone besides iCloud.Emily Dreibelbis, electric vehicle reporter for PCMag talked about advancements in EV battery tech and her list of affordable EV’s.Samsung has a special Disney edition of their Frame TV.Bixby can now clone your voice.The Atari 2600 is coming back.Barry wants to buy a device to keep track of someone with dementia. Rich says to check out the Jiobit.Roger wants to block ads on Android for free. Rich recommends checking out AdGuard DNS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 19, 2023 (Episode 33)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 live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talked about emergency preparedness. Rich likes an app called Weather by Tomorrow for it’s storm tracking abilities. He tested a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn’t require an internet connection called Bridgefy, but it didn’t seem to work on his phones. Zello turns your phone into a walkie-talkie but it does require an internet connection. Familiarize yourself with SOS emergency features on the iPhone and Android. The latest iPhones can send emergency messages over satellite. Finally, you might want to turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your smartphone.Dennis in Corona has teen daughters and wants to know how to limit access to bad activities. Rich says to check out Bark, Aura and ScreenTime. Vilo router has built in Bark controls.Clayton LiaBraaten of Truecaller joined to talk about the issue of spam calls.Carmen asks if you need internet to use emergency SOS features.Dan in South Dakota asks about a good portable UPS system.Here’s what hackers need to know about how Bluetooth works on the iPhone.California is testing digital drivers licenses and Rich signed up to try it out.Disney is the next streaming service to start cracking down on password sharing. It will start in 2024.Kevin in Las Vegas has an issue with Philips Hue lights.You might want to clean your watchband, especially if it’s rubber or plastic.Desmond Wheatley, President and CEO of Beam Global talks about EV ARC.John in Newberry Park asks about streaming services. Rich says to check out Cord Cutter Weekly, Reelgood and JustWatch.Catherine emails to ask how she can sync messages on her iPhone and iPad.Jill asks if all cell phone companies are created equal. She has AT&T but wants something cheaper. Rich says to check out Cricket if she wants to stay on the AT&T network or Mint Mobile.Paul in Columbus, Ohio wants to know why USB isn’t working.Brian in Long Beach asks how to recover his Google account.Michael wants to know about how to get WiFi for his senior Mom at her house. What options are there besides cable companies and are there any government programs he can look into. Rich recommends looking into T-Mobile and Verizon’s wireless home internet offerings. Also, check out the Affordable Connectivity Program.Amazon Music Unlimited is the latest music streaming service to raise prices.Ben Schoon of 9to5Google reviews the ADT Self Setup security system.Josie asks for some free programs to help clean up her computer. Rich says to check out CCleaner, SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes.Dave asks how to clean up an audio file with background noise. Rich recommends Adobe’s free AI audio tool.Jaclyn asks how to get photos off of her iPhone onto a flash drive. Rich recommends the DUO LINK iOS USB 3.2 Dual Flash Drive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.