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Elon Musk offers a Twitter takeover; a new study finds that the mute button might not work as expected on video chat app; Fitbits will soon monitor for heart issues; T-Mobile brings back unlimited photo and video uploads; Netflix introduces the double thumbs up for stuff you really love. Listeners ask if public WiFi is safe to use, why selecting a long term email address is important, best way to...

Elon Musk joins Twitter's board; Google Maps improvements; a photo backup app gets better; Amazon increases streaming music prices; Spectrum introduces a "free" internet plan for low income households; Apple's WWDC 2022 will be online again; tech tips from my recent Disneyland visit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

European regulators crack down on messaging apps that don't play nice with others; Instagram launches two new chronological feeds; T-Mobile's $10 cell phone plan; Roku OS 11 brings personal photo screensavers; Zoom introduces animal avatars; Arizona first to launch digital driver's license in Apple Wallet; Twitter lets you search DM's by keyword and YouTube takes on Tubi with free shows. Follow Ri...

Volvo links up with Starbucks for EV charging locations; Samsung unveils the A53 5G; iOS 15.4 brings new features including Universal Control; Hulu upgrades subscribers to unlimited DVR; T-Mobile and BMW team up for 5G car; Chipolte tests a robot in the kitchen and Netflix tests a way for subscribers to pay more to share their account. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

A rundown of Apple's latest products including green iPhones, a new 5G iPhone SE, why Gas Buddy could be a privacy nightmare, Tesla raises prices again, how to steer clear of Zelle fraud, the United States takes a closer look at crypto and Peloton now directly supports the Apple Watch. Listeners ask about Samsung versus the latest iPhone SE, losing the Facebook live feature on Portal, avoiding deb...

Tech companies' responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Apple sets a date for its next event; Amazon closes physical store locations; Instagram dissolves IGTV; TikTok goes 10 minutes; Waymo can charge for autonomous rides in SF.Listeners ask how to turn off text message previews on the lock screen, how to lock down apps on a Samsung phone, whether to stick to Android or switch to iPhone, how...

Sony reinvents earbuds with LinkBuds; Google unveils Chrome OS Flex; Instagram lets you "like" Stories; Uber gives users a detailed breakdown of their passenger rating; New App tests you for reading glasses; Facebook renames the News Feed "Feed."Listeners ask what the best Android phone is for about $500, how to save money on an Amazon Prime membership, swapping SIM cards to a new device, which an...

Hands on with Samsung's latest S22 Ultra; Apple introduces new unwanted AirTags safety measures; Wii Sports is reborn as Switch Sports; a plan for more EV Charging stations; Apple turns iPhones into Tap to Pay terminals, Disney+ subscribers; MoviePass is back, but does it matter? Follow Rich http://richontech.tv/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Amazon raises the price of a Prime membership, Wordle acquired, Android adopts iMessage reactions, Tablet and Chromebook sales, Netflix adds an easy way clean up your Continue Watching history, a debit card with rewards points, a startup launches high quality grocery delivery in Los Angeles. Listeners ask about the best way to redact a photo, how to stop a smartphone from playing music randomly, h...

Samsung announces a date to unveil the S22 lineup; Windows 11 gets Android apps in beta; iOS Update lets you unlock iPhone with a mask on and no Apple Watch; Oculus Quest changes name to Meta Quest; AT&T introduces faster gigabit speeds; Autonomy launches Tesla subscription plan; FTC says scams are way up; AirTag Safety 101.Listeners ask whether to install macOS Monterey, best parental managem...

Netflix price hike; Carriers activate faster 5G signals; Instagram tests subscriptions; Finding at-home COVID tests; Samsung S21 FE smartphone review; testing Hyatt's new hotel keys in Apple Wallet; a look at Wordle. Listeners ask about the best ad blockers, experimental settings in Safari, best tracker for a car, if a new Boost Mobile phone is necessary to continue 4G service, deleting photos fro...

Rich talks about going to CES 2022 in person and the safety precautions in place; amazing 5G internet in Las Vegas; BMW's color changing car; Samsung's latest innovations including a Freestyle projector, RF Harvesting remote control and giant monitor; the Ameca humanoid robot; Sony's VISION S electric cars; Chipolo CARD Spot credit card sized tracker; Ring's new Glass Break sensor. Listeners ask h...

For the final episode of 2021, Rich answers questions from his followers on a wide variety of topics from tech to travel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram might bring back the chronological feed, Life360 selling user location data, Android 911 calling bug, CES 2022 "momentum," NFT's explained, Google's top Chrome extensions of 2021, Apple's top Apps of 2021.Followers ask if switching to iPhone is easy from a Samsung, which is the best Android phone, how to block emails from a domain, if a "superbox" is worth buying and how to add CarPlay t...

Cyber Monday shopping numbers; Spotify's 2021 Wrapped is a success; online grocery store with imperfect products at big savings. Followers ask about reporting a fake Gmail account, best inexpensive WiFi system, recommended Bluetooth speaker, magnetic battery pack for the iPhone, if Pixel has Android Auto, accessing cable channel streaming apps and using smart plugs to make non-smart devices smart....

Apple will help users repair their own iPhones and Mac computers; Staples Center becomes Crypto.com Arena; Best sites to help you find amazing holiday shopping deals; trying out Just Walk Out tech at Amazon Fresh Cerritos; Google Maps adds searchable mall directories; Samsung releases One UI 4 for S 21 lineup. Listeners ask for a recommendation on best Android phone, if a Bitcoin app is legitimate...

Twitter goes Blue for $3 a month; how to use Twitter's new search function for someone's old Tweets; YouTube ditches public dislikes; Robinhood hacked; iCloud password generator comes to Windows; Amazon lets you share clips from Prime videos; best and worst states for EV charging; Peloton has a new connected fitness camera. Listeners ask how to delete pictures off Facebook Messenger, best way to r...

Facebook ditches face recognition; Microsoft introduces chat avatars; top holiday gift categories; hands on with Facebook's Ray-Ban Stories camera sunglasses; Zoom introduces ads for free customers; a new two-factor authentication scam tactic; taste testing McDonald's new McPlant burger. Listeners ask how to stop Instagram follow requests, whether to wait to buy an Oculus for holiday sales, best s...

Hands on with the new AirPods 3rd generation; Amazon's new Omni series TV's; Instagram lets anyone post external web links; adding a verified vaccine card to Apple Wallet; new Wyze products; Cloudflare unveils family DNS for easy filtering; Lucid delivers its first electric cars; Tesla pushes a software update that turns its cars into streaming security cameras. Listeners ask how to erase personal...

Google finally reveals exact details on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro; Apple unwraps powerful new MacBook Pro models, 3rd generation AirPods and more; Samsung takes the wraps off a Bespoke edition of the Flip3; Bitcoin goes wild thanks to Wall Street. Listeners ask about the iPad Mini "jelly roll" issue, whether to buy AirPods 3rd gen or Pro, if the iPhone X will stop working in December 2021, how t...

Thoughts on the Apple Watch Series 7; upcoming tech events from Apple, Google and Samsung; Tile revamps it's tracker lineup; Best Buy introduces Totaltech membership nationwide; Fire TV Stick 4K Max available; easier one-time password sharing from 1Password; GM begins Bolt battery replacements; easy site to redact photos. Listeners ask about the best outdoor security cameras, which phone to get af...

Facebook suffers a major outage and defends its business practices; Windows 11 launches; testing Amazon's palm scanning payment system; Google announces when it will announce the Pixel 6; GM unveils Ultra Cruise; "Men in Black" VR experience. Listeners ask about buying an unlocked iPhone, an effective way to update an address book, changing the DNS on Spectrum internet, buying refurbished phones,...

Details on Amazon's new products including a smart thermostat, a wall mounted Echo Show, a video chat device for kids, a new fitness band, video doorbell and robot. Plus, thoughts on the iPhone 13 models after some use and drop test results for the new phones. Listeners ask about sticking to the previous version of iOS, scams on Facebook Marketplace, best screen protectors and cases, Tesla tips an...

Hands on impressions of the iPhone 13 models; iOS 15 features to check out; Amazon releases new Kindles; Wyze releases a new camera; Facebook releases new Portals; T-Mobile will do in-store repairs. Listeners ask about getting rid of old gadgets, getting better WiFi in an apartment, unlimited photo backup, which printer to get, best insurance for a Tesla and how to get rid of duplicate pictures. L...

Thoughts on the new iPhone 13 models; iOS 15 launch details; Apple Watch Series 7 new features; iPad Mini upgrades; Apple Fitness+ enhancements; Amazon Kindle software update; Google cloud storage changes. Listeners ask about the privacy implications of joining a Zoom call, the best to-do list app, if I've ever heard of the cloud storage provider TeraBox, what do to about Spam texts, feedback on t...