Rich On Tech

Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Listen LIVE from 11 AM - 2 PM PT on  KFI AM 640  and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Rich talked about the tech  to have on hand in an emergency situation. Valerie is struggling to figure out what music service she wants to commit to. Rich mentioned apps helpful to keep u...

Rich gave an  update  on the Wildfire situation in Los Angeles, and talked about balancing CES coverage with the fires happening back home. Raul in Arcadia asked about portable batteries. Rich mentioned  Jackery ,  Goal Zero ,  EcoFlow’s Solar Hat  and  Anker . 🔥 Nick Russell, VP of Operations at  Watch Duty , will share how the app is helping communi...

Rich talks about the Apple eavesdropping settlement . Here’s  how to adjust the privacy settings  on your smart devices like Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa. Joe in Riverside wants to know if the  LG M4 OLED TV  will go on sale in the U.S. Samsung’s $60  Galaxy Fit3  goes on sale in the U.S. on January 9. 🌄 Kai Twanmoh shares expert tips on exploring the...

Rich shared his Favorite Apps of 2024 . Diane wants to be able to access her home WiFi from other places. Rich mentioned a startup called  CleverFi  that’s working on something like this. Spencer in Charlotte wants to  force  a Windows 11 installation. Mentioned:  help page ChatGPT now has an  800 number  to call to talk to their AI chatbot. ChatGPT has&nbs...

Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Rich talked about all the AI  improvements  on the iPhone thanks to iOS 18.2. Santa has  arrived  on ChatGPT. Dennis in Pasadena is having issues with printing from his iPad using WiFi. LG is no longer  making  Blu-Ray players. 🚍 Jared Schnader, Senior Bus Directo...

Rich discussed the various types of  encryption  and why secure communication matters—even if you feel like you have "nothing to hide." Elena in Berkley says her Mint Mobile slows down after two weeks. Rich said to monitor speeds with an app called  Meteor . Bitcoin  crossed  $100,000 for the first time. 💡  Coinbase  CSO Philip Martin will share expert tips on avoiding online scams, protecting di...

Rich DeMuro brings you the latest in tech news, tips, gadget reviews, and interviews on Rich On Tech . Where to Listen Live Broadcast : Saturdays, 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and 350+ syndicated stations nationwide. Streaming : iHeartRadio App or podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Call In : Join the conversation at 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) . Paid Subscribers : Enjoy ad-fre...

Rich On Tech 98 - November 16, 2024 Rich talked about the technical issues plaguing the Netflix livestream of the Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight. Bluesky is suddenly a popular alternative to X. Find me here . Bitcoin reached a new high of $90,000. Marcello in Golita wants help recoving a forgotten Bitcoin account. Mentioned: CryptoAssetRecovery and KeyChainX Google has a standalone Gemini AI app for i...

Rich talked about his new love for the Ray Ban Meta smart glasses. VIDEO Russ in Grand Junction, CO is blind and loves his Ray Ban Meta glasses. Julian in Woodland Hills says the Be My Eyes feature on the Meta glasses. Aria is another similar service. You can now use chat.com to access ChatGPT. Apple Notes gone on the iPhone? Here’s the fix . Max is the latest streaming service to start cracking d...

Rich talked about the new Apple Intelligence features on the iPhone. VIDEO Dennis in Pasadena has audio distortion on his AirPods since doing the hearing test. Microsoft announces paid security updates after Windows 10 support ends. Rich attended TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Startups mentioned: Remento , HiHello , Popl , MabLab , Astreas Mike in Tuscon says web pages no longer load on Chrome. Try Rese...

Rich discusses the answers to his questions: Which phone are you using? How do you keep track of your to-do list? Rich’s current method: Whisper Memos on Apple Watch, Email Me on iOS, Email Yourself on Android, Notion for safekeeping, Microsoft To Do since it’s cross-platform and allows you to add files. Toni in the Inland Empire wants a dash cam to keep her car safe. 👩‍⚖️ Clinical psychologist a...

Amazon refreshed it’s entire Kindle lineup including the first ever Kindle Colorsoft with color e-ink. Stephanie in Los Angeles is a senior citizen and wants to be prepared for an emergency. Rich mentioned Blindshell , DumbWireless and Consumer Cellular phones. Mike writes in about how to get help with installing Ring and Arlo around his house. Rich recommends searching Yelp for home network insta...

Rich is home in NJ and recounted his Dad’s (successful) cancer journey and his love of electronics stores over the years. Toni in the Inland Empire is having issues with one of her AirPods. Rich mentioned a factory reset , cleaning and check for software update. You can replace just one or buy the new AirPods 4 . Susan in Santa Monica has a question about replacing her old router and whether she s...

Rich shared his tips and tricks for getting the best deals on Amazon Prime Day. Linda in Seal Beach is worried her iPhone is hacked. Rich mentioned a Restore and iMazing Spyware scan. China found a way to spy on our telecom systems using our own wiretapping backdoor. Gary in Laguna Nigel is curious if he can run Verizon and T-Mobile on his phone. Brian in Murietta wants to know if his friend’s dat...

Rich shared his story about how he tried to help out his Instagram followers and it backfired. Arnold in Rancho Cucamonga is getting popups on his S24 smartphone. 🥽 CNET's Scott Stein compares Meta’s Orion AR prototype against Snap's Spectacles, and talks about advancements in augmented reality. Dianne in Torrance uses Team Viewer for free but now it’s asking her to pay. Rich mentioned RustDesk a...

Rich talked about new features in iOS 18 and mentioned Whisper Memos as a great way to use the Action Button. Matthew in Sonora wants help building his dream invention of a smart Bott’s Dot to help cut down on cars hitting animals in the road. 🤖 Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine discusses Chipotle's automation push and its wider impact on the workforce across industries. Mike in Irvi...

Rich offers his hands on impressions of the new Apple products: iPhone 16 models, Apple Watches and AirPods. Bill in Los Angeles wonders if those websites offering a free iPhone 15 are legit. 📱 Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler test-drives Apple Intelligence and explains the quirks in the iPhone 16's new AI features. Annette asks how to mute notifications on group texts on Android. E...

Rich reviews the V-U2 show at the Sphere Las Vegas. David in Fresno is getting pop-up notifications on his screen ever since he visited a certain website. Verizon is buying Frontier for $20 billion in cash. Verizon is also cutting Autopay discounts for customers on older plans. Beware: Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise. Google Photos has a new “ Ask Photos ” AI feature you can try out. Stop readin...

Apple set a date for its next big event to unveil the iPhone 16 models. California might approve a controversial AI Safety Bill. ESPN launches a Where to Watch tool. Fubo has a similar Gamefinder tool for sports. Jason in Texas says the battery in his 2019 MacBook won’t charge anymore. 📱 UCSF pediatrics professor Dr. Jason Nagata discusses recent school smartphone bans and their impact on student...

Rich discussed some real life ways to use AI: to help you pick out wine on a menu, choose what to order based on dietary restrictions and even pick ingredients to cook with. Android users in California can now add their ID or drivers license to Google Wallet. Apple Wallet support is coming soon . Richard in New Jersey is wondering why the voice volume on his Sonos system is louder than the TV volu...

Rich discusses the new Pixel hardware from the latest Made By Google Event. Here’s how to check if your SSN was involved in that massive data breach. Links to freeze credit reports: Experian , TransUnion , Equifax Ryan Montgomery, founder of cybersecurity firm Pentester . NPD Breach Check Tool Mentioned: Bitdefender and ESET for anti-virus, iVPN and Mullvad for VPNs Follow Ryan on Instagram for mo...

Topics Covered: 1. Google ruled an illegal monopoly    - How to change default search engine on iPhone and Android 2. Troubleshooting Paramount+ on 2017 Samsung TV 3. Bandlab app for music creation on iPad 4. Flight tracking apps: Flighty and App in the Air 5. Cash App breach settlement 6. Running Windows on Mac computers    - Boot Camp for Intel-based Macs    - VMware Fusion Pro for Apple M Silic...

Rich discusses the latest trackers for iPhone , Android , Samsung and Moto Tag . James in Pomona wants to buy a point-and-shoot camera. Rich recommends cross-referencing reviews at DPReview and Wirecutter to find something in your budget and check out the top sellers on Amazon . Here’s how to free up space fast on your iPhone or Android . Steven is wondering how to manually “teach” his Tesla so th...

Rich discussed how to prepare your phone for international travel so that you can travel like a local and avoid roaming charges. Mario from Riverside asked why photos and videos he takes on the iPhone aren’t always compatible with other media players. Rich recommended changing Settings > Camera > Formats to Most Compatible and downloading VLC . Steve Tcherchian, cybersecurity expert with XYP...

Rich recapped the major IT meltdown. Cameron in Huntington Beach, CA is having issues with YouTube App on his iPhone. Amazon Prime Day 2024 was a success. John Hammond , Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, will join to talk about the major IT outage. Dawn in Tuscon, AZ has a question about connecting to the USB on her computer. Rich says she needs a USB C to A adapter . Chris in Rancho Cuca...