Rich On Tech

Rich talked about how to build an  AI-powered notebook  that can remember everything using a combination of Google Gemini and Google Keep. Brian in Orange County is trying to figure out how to transfer photos from his iPhone to an Android. Rich mentioned  LocalSend  and  PairDrop . Were Nest cameras really  hacked  on May 28th? Rich explains. Google has set a dat...

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...

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 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 t...

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&rsquo...

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...

Rich gave his first impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 . Looking for details on how to get it? Check out  TheShortcut.com Jim in British Columbia wonders if an advertisement he sees on Facebook for a $29 pallet full of returned Amazon goods is legitimate. Drew in Costa Mesa is looking for a solid basic printer/copier. Rich recommends the Brother  L2240DW —grab it through a cashba...

Rich talked about a massive data breach  exposing 184 million logins and passwords. He recommends using strong, unique passwords and turning on two-factor authentication for key accounts. Mentioned:  Have I Been Pwned  and  MalwareBytes Digital Footprint Tool Rich highlighted the impressive  Gemini live video feature , which brings real-time AI to life. ChatGPT has a simil...

Rich talks about attending  Google I/O 2025  and the major consumer announcements from Google. Mozilla is  shutting  down its Pocket app—if you need an alternative to save articles for later, check out  Instapaper . Google just launched the  NotebookLM  app for iOS and Android—check out the new  Audio Overviews , which turn your notes into podcas...

Rich talks about the trend of slimmer smartphones, starting with the  Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge . Toni in the Inland Empire wants her Apple Watch to  alert her  when she leaves her iPhone behind. Melissa asks if it’s safe to leave to add her debit card to  Apple Cash . Leon in Fallbrook asks what Rich thinks of services that remove your personal info from the internet. Here...

Rich discussed how social media is changing the fabric of our society. Susan in Santa Monica says her friend’s iPhone 13 Pro Max is showing  SOS  after getting an eSIM installed—likely a carrier activation issue. If  Siri  ever activated without you wanting her to, you might be able to claim your share of a $95 million  settlement . Dawn in Troy, Ohio, is wonde...

Rich discusses how a major  court ruling  forces Apple to allow outside payment links in apps, changing how developers charge and how users pay. Mark in San Diego says the GPS on his Pixel 4a has stopped working and wants to know what he can do to fix it. Microsoft is going  passwordless  for new accounts, using passkeys and other secure sign-in methods. Paul in Columbus, Ohio...

Rich talked about the latest  Roku announcements  from their NYC event. Stephen from Tarzana wants to organize millions of files on his computer. Rich suggested checking out AI tools like  Dropbox Dash , along with software options such as  Directory Opus  and the freeware alternative  Total Commander . As expected, pre-orders for the  Nintendo Switch 2  are...

Rich discusses major antitrust cases against Meta and Google—and what they could mean for the future of Big Tech. Richard in Bell, California asks why his PayPal transaction won’t go through on a website. Dennis in San Dimas is looking for a NAS drive that works with both Windows PCs and Macs. Rich mentioned brands like  Synology  or  QNAP . Nintendo Switch  pre-ord...

Rich shares tips  for avoiding pricey roaming charges when traveling abroad. The  AirFly Pro 2  lets you use your Bluetooth headphones with in-flight screens. A simple  adapter  that makes travel more comfortable. Lynn in Murrieta is asking why AT&T is  ending  email-to-text. The service shuts down in June because presumably not many people are using the feat...

Rich shared how a cybersecurity expert got tricked by a phishing scam. A reminder that we’re often the last line of defense . Susan in Santa Monica is helping a friend buy a laptop and wants to know what matters most. Facebook is bringing back a feed that only shows posts from your friends. The new tab puts the  focus  back on real connections. Emma in San Bernardino needs last-min...

Rich On Tech Episode 114 - March 22, 2025 Rich takes a trip down memory lane to talk about some of his personal gadget milestones over the years. David in San Francisco asks how to get good audio on a plane. Rich recommends  AirFly  and noise cancelling headphones. Bob in Garden City Michigan wants to know how to tape a phone call on his iPhone. Rich says iOS 18 has  call recording...

Rich discusses how transcription tools powered by AI  are making it simple to turn speech into text, whether in real-time or from recorded audio. Products & Services Mentioned:  Pixel Recorder ,  Samsung Voice Recorder ,  iPhone Voice Memos ,  MacWhisper ,  Vibe Transcribe ,  Whisper Web ,  Voice Notes ,  Whisper Memos ,  PLAUD Note ,  PLA...

Apple’s latest product  upgrades include the iPad Air M3, the 12th-gen iPad, and the MacBook Air M4 in a sleek new Sky Blue finish. Tony asked about a good  app  for playing local files on his computer, with recommendations for reliable and feature-rich media players. Rich says  YouTube Music cloud ,  Samsung Music , listeners recommend  doubleTwist ,  Puls...

Rich gives a  recap of the Amazon Alexa+ event in NYC , covering the major AI-powered upgrades, new features, and whether the $20/month subscription is worth it. Microsoft is  shutting down Skype  on  May 5, 2025 , urging users to switch to  Microsoft Teams  for continued service. Jeff in Tulsa asks how to get started with his  password manager . Jose wants to kn...

Rich discussed the new iPhone 16e  and its features, offering impressive value at a starting price of  $599 . Wayne in Irvine had his  Instagram  and  Facebook  accounts hacked. Rich recommends visiting  facebook.com/hacked  to recover the account or signing up for  Meta Verified  for direct support. Also, secure your accounts with strong, unique&n...

Rich explains  the current state of satellite connectivity on mobile phones. Sign up for the  T-Mobile  Beta Test [ here ]. Watch Verizon’s  commercial  [ here ]. You can now download the  Apple TV  app for  Android  phones and tablets for access to  Apple TV+  streaming and  MLS . Allison in  Newport Beach  says her ...

Rich says  Amazon will unveil a new AI-powered Alexa  at an event in  New York City on February 26. Apple has launched  Apple Invites , a new invite app. You’ll need an  iCloud+ subscription  and an  iPhone  to send invites, but  anyone can RSVP —even non-Apple users. Diana asks for an app to repurpose an old phone.  Rich recommends Alf...

Rich  explained  what DeepSeek is and why it disrupted the AI industry. Toni in the Inland Empire asks about the difference between following someone and adding them as a friend on Facebook. Jeff in Anaheim bought an  Amazon Astro  robot, and it stopped working. Amazon Music Unlimited is  raising  prices by at least $1 a month. Katie in Garden Grove is wondering about...

Rich gives his initial  impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Freddy in Yonkers is looking for a way to rip audio off CDs. Rich mentioned Exact Audio Copy . Drew in Sherman Oaks is looking for a way to free up storage on on his iPad without deleting his photos from iCloud. Rich recommends the “ Optimize Storage ” feature. Delete Desk is a handy website with a database of e...