Rich On Tech

Rich talked about attending  CES 2026  in Las Vegas and some of the trends he saw, including robots, AI, and wacky gadgets. Rich mentioned using the  WiFi sharing feature  on 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...

Rich  talked  about 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 the  Be My Eyes  app to get visual help from a volunteer. Rich also mentioned the free password manager...

• Wizard of Oz immersive experience at the Sphere : The Las Vegas Sphere premiered a reimagined 1939 Wizard of Oz film using AI to enhance resolution, expand backgrounds, and add crowds for its massive 16K wraparound screen. Physical effects like wind, rumbling seats, falling apples, snow, and fire created intense immersion, making it a standout tech-driven entertainment event despite higher...

Rich went through his  list of favorite apps  for 2025. Mark wants to know how to get audio from his TV speakers and Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. Patricia in Massachusetts is getting too many political texts. How does she stop that? Larry in San Clemente says  Avantree  has great TV audio solutions. Rich says the  Ray Ban Metas  are the gadget of the year. Joe...

Rich talked about how he set up an instant surround-sound home theater system using  Amazon Echo speakers  and shared a tip on how to  turn off autoplay ads  on Fire TV devcies. Brian in Atlanta is wondering why his old iPads don’t connect to his new Wi-Fi router. Rich suggested  deleting  the old wifi network or doing a  network settings reset . Instagram...

Rich shared his  holiday shopping cheat sheet , packed with money-saving tips! Bonnie in Charleston asks for a good  transcription  app. Rich mentioned  Wispr Flow , Willow Voice,  Super Whisper ,  Monologue ,  Aqua Voice ,  Talktastic ,  Whisper Memos . Jeff Jablansky, with the startup  Slate , will talk about their bare-bones EV that starts in th...

We’re off for the holiday weekend, so we’ve pulled together some of our favorite segments from past shows. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving! • Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 quantum chip : Microsoft introduced a groundbreaking quantum computing chip using a new material called topoconductor, a novel state of matter theorized for 100 years. The chip promises faster problem-solving in fie...

Pixel 10 phones can now share  files with iPhones using AirDrop Roblox is now  requiring  facial ID checks so users can chat with people of similar ages. Ray in the San Fernando Valley wanted to know what makes a solid dash cam. Rich said to look for 4K video, a wide field of view, night vision, loop recording, and a G sensor. He pointed to Veo, VanTrue, Garmin, and Nextbase as trus...

•  Tesla testing CarPlay support Bloomberg reports Tesla is experimenting with CarPlay in a windowed mode on its infotainment screen. If it ships, owners would finally get wireless CarPlay for Siri, maps, and music apps that Tesla’s system doesn’t offer today.   • Apple introduces digital ID for travel iPhone and Apple Watch users can now add a digital ID using thei...

Rich talked about the  viral warning  that Meta will soon read your DM’s. Shelton in Covina is wondering if he should log out of websites after doing financial transactions. WhatsApp has  launched  a full Apple Watch app. Henry in Glendora is looking for some software to help manage MP3 ripping. Rich recommended  Exact Audio Copy ,  MP3Tag , and  MP3Gain ....

AI used to create fake receipts: Expense-report fraud is rising as employees use AI to generate realistic receipts. Companies report millions in fake submissions. Glasses that block facial recognition: Zenni Optical’s new ID Guard coating reflects infrared light, preventing facial recognition systems from identifying wearers. It also disables phone Face ID and Windows Hello while worn. NVIDI...

Rich talked about  GM’s Forward  event in New York City where they announced their eyes-off driving. Jim in Sherman Oaks wants to know the best way to send Mast texts to folks and also put the information in their calendar. Rich mentioned  Simple Texting  and  Textedly , along with  Substack  and  Calendly . Amazon  revealed  it’s a sof...

Rich talked about what he saw at CEATEC 2025. Watch my segments  here  and  here . Here’s the  Honda Uni-One  that’s going viral. Plaud AI note recorder  here . Apple launched an M5-powered  14-inch MacBook Pro . Amazon is  hiring  250,000 workers for the holidays. Julia Storm, Digital Wellness Educator and founder of  ReConnect , will...

Rich talked about his Amazon Prime Day  mishap  and the products that you wanted the most. Rich also talked about his  list of gadgets  to keep an eye on this holiday season. Rich explained who’s  eligible  for the FTC’s Amazon Prime refund and warned listeners to watch out for scammers trying to take advantage of it. Nas in Los Angeles is wondering why hi...

Rich talked about Amazon’s smart home  announcements . Google is  ending support  for early Nest Thermostats. Daniel asks about using Apple Photos and Google Photos at the same time on his iPhone. Sue wants to track blood pressure on the iPhone. Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at  TrueTrae.com , will share how to score the best deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Rich&...

Rich mentioned you should take photos of your rental car from all four sides to avoid disputes over damage. Rich mentioned his scanner project that sends files straight to Google Drive—convenient, but keep privacy in mind. Rich mentioned TikTok will keep operating in the U.S. under new ownership and tighter security rules. Rich mentioned Amazon Prime customers may be  eligible  for...

Rich shared his  review  of the new iPhone 17 models and talked about  notable new features  in iOS 26. Dave in Long Beach wants to rip music from his CD’s and listen to them via a flash drive in his car. Rich recommended  Exact Audio Copy  and  YouTube Music . Victoria Song , senior reviewer for The Verge and author of the Optimizer newsletter, will talk a...

Rich shares his thoughts  on the new iPhone 17 lineup. Caller Carmen in Hollywood can’t save her Google Docs. The issue is likely full storage. Head to  one.google.com  to check and free up space. Brian Tong , YouTube tech creator, will help break down Apple’s big iPhone 17 announcements. Rich shared an update on his recent  accident . Jim in Northern Arizona asks a...

Rich shares highlights from  CEDIA 2025  in Denver, a major home tech show featuring the latest in smart TVs, pro-grade audio, outdoor gear, and futuristic home automation. Rich also talked about his visit to Denver, mentioning how much he enjoyed the city and a memorable dinner at  Guard and Grace , where he had one of the best steaks he’s ever tasted. Rich talked about how A...

Rich  reviewed  The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas and explained how AI was used to reimagine the classic film. Tim called in about a friend whose phone was allegedly hacked multiple times. Rich explained that’s unlikely, but advised changing major account passwords and enabling two-factor authentication for Apple, Google, and social media. Mentioned:  Proton Authenti...

Rich  recapped  his experience in Brooklyn for the Google Pixel event and discussed what's new with the Pixel 10 series. Rich talked about visiting  Chuck's Arcade , a new retro-inspired arcade from Chuck E. Cheese. Jason Lucking, co-founder of  PAiback , will explain how their app helps travelers automatically get money back when airfare prices drop. Hal in Simi Valley is aski...

Rich mentioned how  going  to the DMV for his real ID was a smooth process. AOL is  discontinuing  dial-up, and Rich reminisced about the old days of the internet. Dale in Oceanside says his Samsung keyboard  layout  mysteriously changed. Rich says to tap the gear icon above your keyboard, tap "Languages & types" under English, and set it back to QWERTY. Apple bro...

Rich  talked  about flying kites with his kids and selling stuff on OfferUp. Rich also mentioned buying discounted gift cards on  CardCash.com . Rich explained the new  Instagram map feature  that potentially shares your location if you choose to. Jim writes in about gift cards. He recommends a website called  CardBear.com , which aggregates the best discounts availab...

Rich talked about the new offline messaging app called Bitchat . Download for iOS and APK for Android  here . Stanley in Northwest Ohio asks about the universal AI search engine called  Poe . Samsung  says  its foldable phones are some of the best-selling pre-orders ever. Scott Budman , Emmy Award-winning tech and business reporter for NBC Bay Area, will break down the latest n...

Rich recapped his 20th wedding anniversary trip  to Kauai, including a few tech takeaways from the islands. Taren in Tennessee asked about getting a Wi-Fi range extender that works outdoors. Rich recommended the  eero Outdoor 7  for strong, weather-resistant coverage outside. Technology journalist and podcaster  Tom Merritt , host of Daily Tech News Show, will join to talk abou...