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October 13, 20251 hr 48 min

Top Prime Day gadgets, Windows recall privacy & scam exposing duo (143, Oct 11, 2025)

Summary:* Fake Sora apps flood app stores: The real Sora video app by OpenAI is invite-only, but dozens of imposters have popped up on iOS and Android. Rich warns to download only from “Sora by OpenAI” to avoid scams stealing data or login info.* Amazon Prime refund scam warning: The FTC’s $2.5 billion settlement means some users will get automatic refunds by Christmas. But scammers are already sending fake refund emails—ignore any messages asking you to “claim” money or log in to Amazon.* Prime Day hangover & top gadgets: Rich shares his Prime Day shopping story gone wrong and reveals listeners’ five most-clicked deals: JBL Bluetooth speaker, microfiber cloths, CordBrick cable holder, Belkin power bank, and a magnetic phone ring stand—all under $30.* Windows 10 extended support explained: Callers asked about Microsoft’s new Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10. Rich confirms users can stay protected until October 2026 if they enroll, buying extra time before upgrading to Windows 11.* T-Mobile home internet streaming issues: A caller’s Netflix and Amazon Prime Video wouldn’t load after switching from Spectrum. Rich recommends testing speed at fast.com, checking latency, and repositioning the modem near windows for better 5G signal.* Connecting old receivers to modern TVs: Another caller struggled linking a Samsung TV to a 30-year-old Kenwood receiver. Rich suggests ensuring the optical output is set correctly and, if needed, using an HDMI-to-RCA converter or checking the receiver’s input source.* Gadget of the week – HP FilmScan 5: This $230 touchscreen film scanner digitizes old negatives and slides without a computer. It captures directly to a memory card and doubles as a digital photo frame—ideal for preserving family memories.* AI voice & scam alerts: Guests Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik of Trilogy Media explain how scammers use AI voices, spoofed numbers, and emotional manipulation to steal money. Their new show Scammed: Getting Even (Fox Nation) exposes global fraud networks.* ChatGPT gets apps: OpenAI now integrates Booking.com, Canva, Spotify, Zillow, and more directly into ChatGPT. Users can book hotels, design graphics, or search homes using natural language without leaving the chat window.* Tesla, Chevy & Crocs tech news: Tesla introduces stripped-down, cheaper Model 3 and Model Y versions; Chevy revives the under-$30K Bolt EV; and Microsoft celebrates 50 years with Windows XP-themed Crocs—complete with Clippy and the MSN butterfly.* Lakers games in Apple Immersive: Vision Pro owners will soon be able to watch select Lakers games as if sitting courtside, part of Apple and Spectrum’s push to make immersive sports a reality.* Esports careers with Team Liquid: Steve Arhancet explains how professional gaming has evolved into a global, billion-dollar industry. He encourages parents to engage with kids’ gaming interests, comparing esports teamwork to traditional sports.* Feedbag highlights: Listeners wrote in about TiVo nostalgia, cracked phone screens, Windows 10 upgrades, and iPhone buying advice. Rich responds with practical fixes and appreciation for longtime fans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

January 24, 202516 min

Rich on Tech on The Woody Show

Had a blast on The Woody Show breaking down Samsung's Galaxy S25 highlights, from the sleeker design and camera upgrades… to smarter AI features like Google Gemini. Plus, we tackled the Android vs. iPhone debate and I shared my number one pizza tip right now. Take a listen! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

July 28, 20241 hr 48 min

Phone Travel Prep, Top Video Editing Apps & Removing Online Personal Info

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 XYPRO.com, will discusses lessons learned from the CrowdStrike incident.Diane in Pineland, TX asks how to send photos from iPhone to Android. Rich mentioned LocalSend and Snapdrop.Meta unveils a fun new way to generate AI selfies with a feature called “Imagine Me.”Joe asks about the Ticketmaster breach and if he should take advantage of theMark in Winnetka asks about a phone with an E-Ink Display (BOOX Palma) and how to edit videos on his phone. Rich likes CapCut, Splice and Captions.Nenette in Glendale wants to know how to get rid of her info on Google. Rich recommends signing up for Results about you or using a data deletion service like DeleteMe, Incogni or Mozilla Monitor.Nirave Gondhia, Founder of House of Tech, will give his impressions about Samsung’s latest devices including their foldables, watches and ring.Elizabeth in Rancho Mirage needs help buying a laptop. Rich mentioned the MacBook Air at Walmart and this guide.Apple Maps is now available on the web in beta.Jim in Portland, Oregon is wondering how to find the best cell service provider for his phone. Check RootMetrics, FCC Map, CoverageMap, OpenSignalIf you get an email about your Social Security Login changing, it’s probably not a scam. But still be careful.A cybersecurity training firm was tricked into hiring a fake remote employee.OpenAI is now testing SearchGPT.Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalks TV will discuss the latest third-party apps for upgrading smartphone photo and video capture. Mentioned: Final Cut Camera, Kino, Blackmagic Camera, Luminar and Radiant Digital Imaging.Don’t get scammed when buying a house.Sonos is aware of all of the issues with its new app and is working to improve them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

July 20, 20241 hr 47 min

IT Meltdown Lessons, Best Streaming Services, and iOS 18 Public Beta

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, joins 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 Cucamonga can’t connect to WiFi Calling on his work’s WiFi network.Redbox is shutting down its DVD kiosks and streaming service.Target is the latest retailer to stop accepting checks. Do you still write them?Leslie in Laguna Beach is having trouble accessing her banking app on her mobile phone.Zac Hall, 9to5Mac Editor-at-Large, joins to talk about iOS 18 Public Beta.Tim in Moorpark is running for President but has an issue with his honey jar labels.Apple has a new HomePod Mini in Midnight color.TinyPod is a way to transform an Apple Watch into a minimalist communication device.Samsung is pausing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments due to a quality control issue.James in Los Angeles is looking for a way to protect his copyrighted photos that he posts online. Rich recommends watermarking with Canva or an app, or uploading to a service like SmugMug that will do it automatically. Also, follow Jefferson Graham at PhotoWalks.Microsoft Designer is a Canva alternative now available for iOS and Android.Debra wonders if she can replace her cable company “landline” with Ooma.Jared Newman of Advisorator joins to talk about his latest cord-cutting guide.College students can get 50% off an HBO Max streaming subscription.Handy website: https://www.siriuserguide.com/Google shows off new Pixel 9 devices a bit early. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

July 14, 20241 hr 46 min

Samsung Unpacked, Defending Your Data & Dark Patterns Explained

Rich recaps Samsung Unpacked Paris.Rich talks to media and creators, including Bob O’Donnell, Rebecca Iassaics, Parker Burton, Enobong Etteh and Lance Ulanoff at Samsung Unpacked in Paris to get their take on the announcementsSally is wondering how to deal with roaming in China and getting her apps to work. Mentioned: VPN info, eSIM info.AT&T says a massive data breach got customer call records. Check to see if your account was impacted here.Surfshark has a new service called Alternative Number, which can help protect your real phone number.Dori in Westlake Village is curious if the Samsung Ring can be worn on a toe. oura says no.Mark in Woodland Hills wants a WiFi-based phone line. Mentioned Ooma and MagicJack.The FTC and partners find that apps and websites use a lot of dark patterns to get us to subscribe and give up more personal information than we need to.Microsoft is raising prices for its Xbox Game Pass subscription.Shopping Expert Trae Bodge shares smart tips to maximize this year’s Amazon Prime Day.Mentioned: Yahoo Shopping, Google Shopping, Coupon Cabin, CamelCamelCamelHere’s my page with Amazon Prime Day tips, tricks, and deals that I like.Sue wants a smartphone that’s good for her dad, who is nearly blind. Rich mentioned the blindshell.Google is making its Dark Web Monitoring service available to all for free. Start with the Results about you, and the dark web feature will come later this month.Rich had his first RCS text message conversation and says it will greatly improve messaging between iPhones and Androids.Clark from Lancaster is looking for tips on improving his WiFi. Rich mentioned ensuring the router is out in the open and not near any interfering electronics. Also, try a WiFi Analyzer app.Spectrum is raising prices on TV and internet.Willem Van de Mierop, co-founder of the Oko App, which helps the visually impaired safely cross streets.Apple and Google launch tool that lets you directly copy your Google Photos to iCloud.Google Maps now has a speedometer on the iOS app, five years after Android.Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show.Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide.Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!Links may be affiliate.RichOnTech.tv This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

June 30, 20241 hr 40 min

Summer Tech Roundup: Foldable Phones, AI Music Lawsuit, and EV Innovations

Rich talked about the summer of foldable phones, with upcoming events from Samsung in Paris and an early event from Google in Mountain View.Amazon is holding a Prime Day on July 16-17, 2024.Rich talks to organizers and attendees at Vidcon 2024.Major music companies are suing AI music makers Suno and Udio.Jeri has an Epson printer and she refilled it and now it won’t print.Andrew in Huntington Beach needs to use speakerphone on his iPhone since the earpiece no longer works. Use the Call Routing Accessibility feature.TeamViewer was hacked, but it only affected their corporate IT department, not consumers.Chris Mattmann, talks about his new role as Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer at UCLA.Xbox cloud gaming is coming to the Amazon Fire TV stick.Leeza in Hollywood wants to remove her son from her Microsoft family group.Mike in Austin has issues with his printers not connecting to his router.Ookla’s latest report reveals the carrier with the best 5G performance in the United States.Verizon unveils a new logo.Google is discontinuing its Stack PDF Scanner app. Alternatives are the Google Drive Scan shortcut or Adobe Scan for iOS and Android.Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion in Rivian.Chargely is a useful EV charging and route planning app.Tire Rack evaluates nine tires to see which ones perform best for EVs.Bob Carpenter, President and CEO, GS1 US, talks about the 50th anniversary of the barcode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

June 23, 20241 hr 48 min

VPN Advice & Vinyl Records

Rich talks about the challenges of technology and acting as tech support for friends and family members. Make a QR Code so visitors can connect your guest wifi network easily.See highlights of my NJ/NYC trip here on Instagram.Tony in Van Nuys wants to know what to look for in a VPN. Mentioned free VPN from Proton.Thomas in Carlsbad needs help with his mesh network.Rich appeared on a NYC billboard and you can too by downloading the TSX app.Nicole in Los Angeles wants to know if it’s better to repair the screen on her 2019 MacBook Pro or get a new one.myCharge is recalling 567,000 Power Hub portable chargers sold at Costco due to fire risk.AT&T is raising prices on older unlimited plans by at least $10 a month.Martin in Anza should he still use his iPhone 7 or get a new Nokia flip. You could also turn it into a security camera.Rich mentioned he still loves the Google Pixel 8a smartphone for just $500.Jamie in Torrance has a question about chargers that can handle multiple Apple devices at once.Ryan McLeod, creator of Apple Design Award-winning game Blackbox.Ron in Laguna Niguel has a question about scrubbing your personal information from the web. Google Results About You is an excellent free service. Delete Me has some good DIY opt-out guides.California rejects AT&T’s bid to end its landline obligations.Amazon is phasing out plastic air pillows in its deliveries.Lifehacker has a way to help you reach a real person at Amazon Customer Service quickly.If you have a car with electronic doors, get to know where the manual release is.Vinyl or Digital? Comment here.Derek Ting, co-founder and CEO of TextNow.Terry wants a free iPad app for drawing. Rich recommends Apple Pages, also check out Sketchbook, and ProCreate, although they might not be fully free. Justing recommended Photopea on desktop.Thanks to my brother Justin for joining me on the show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

June 15, 20241 hr 44 min

iOS 18 & Apple Intelligence

Rich detailed new features coming soon to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence.Steve from Pittsburgh asked about eSIMs for international travel. Rich mentioned Airalo (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off), GigSky’s FREE 100 MB eSIM and Saily.Microsoft is delaying its AI Recall feature.Tony in Los Angeles is curious about the iPhone’s Live Voicemail.Sue in the Pacific Palisades is concerned Fall Detection on the Apple Watch isn’t working properly.Bret in Laamar, Colorado shares his Apple ID with his wife and now they get shared voicemails and call logs. Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Under APPS USING ICLOUD, tap Show All > Toggle Phone & FaceTime offSamsung Galaxy Watch FE launches June 24, 2024 for $199. An LTE version arrives in October.Rich detailed prominent changes are coming to Apple Watch, iPads, macOS computers, and Apple Vision Pro.TechCrunch listed the third-party apps that Apple is “sherlocking” with its own versions baked into operating systems.Alan in Santa Clarita is worried that a shared iCloud album is taking up too much storage space.Mike in Corona is concerned that software updates are changing the functionality of his apps.Journalists at Apple’s WWDC discuss the announcements that stand out most to them.Jerry in Rancho Santa Margarita is having issues with his iPhone 15 Pro Max.Dad Can’t Draw is a website that instantly creates custom coloring book pages for kids.Olivia in Huntington Beach needs to connect one mouse and keyboard to various computers and monitors. Rich mentioned a KVM Switch, Mouse Without Borders and ShareMouse.Hal in Simi Valley is having trouble preserving formatting when copying and pasting tables from a website.Jay in Lancaster has a Logitech M720 that can run multiple computers simultaneously.Matthew S. Smith, freelance tech journalist, discusses what to look for when buying a computer monitor. Here’s his buying guide.Yahoo Mail gets a modern makeover with AI-powered features.You can now renew your passport online. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

June 9, 20241 hr 47 min

Google Pixel 8a Review & Unique Motion Sensor

Rich mentioned two helpful travel sites in his Newsletter: PointsYeah allows you to search across multiple points and rewards programs at once for flights and hotels, and Turbli allows you to check the turbulence forecast for your flight.Rich says the Nothing Ear buds are excellent.Rich talked about portable chargers for your smartphone. The more mAh, the more charges you’ll get (10,000 is a good bet); look for USB-C charging in AND out for faster charging. Anker and Belkin are good bets.Keith in Andover, Kansas wants to know which AI to use. Rich likes ChatGPT for general, overall chatbot activities, Gemini for access to real-time information and the web, Claude for excellent language and summarization skills, CoPilot for creativity and Perplexity AI for “book reports” on a topic.Roxton in Ventura is having issues with his Moto 5G.Instagram is testing unskippable ads.Netflix is ending support for second and third-generation Apple TVs on July 31, 2024.Jay from Woodland Hills has a Samsung S10 and wants to put an AirTag equivalent in his car and wants to know which one. You want a tag that works on Android’s Find My Device network. Rich says to look at Chipolo and Pebblebee but the shipping times are delayed.Sean in La Costa, CA wants to switch back to an Android after using an iPhone for a bit. Rich recommends iMazing, AltTunes and SMS Backup & Restore.Apple says it will support the iPhone 15 and later models for at least 5 years, but historically, they have done software updates for six years.Rich highly recommends the $500 Pixel 8a if you want a great smartphone with clean software and an excellent camera.Carol in Los Angeles is wondering how she should protect her credit and identity. Rich mentioned WalletHub and AnnualCreditReport.com and consider freezing credit reports. You can also request your Lexis Nexus profile.Drew Binsky, a travel YouTuber who has visited every country in the world, will discuss his new book called Just Go. He mentioned tech tools including Google Maps Offline Mode, Airalo for eSIMs, GetYourGuide and ToursByLocals.Mark in Winnekta is having issues with YouTube saying he’s using an ad blocker.Microsoft is listening to consumers and changing the way its upcoming AI feature called Recall works. It will now be opt-in instead of turned on by default, and you have to use Windows Hello to access it.Rich mentioned reading a hard-cover book for the first time in a long time. It’s Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson.Adobe says it does not claim ownership over customer work, clarifying new terms of service that upset many users.Apple Watch now pairs directly with the Dexcom G7.Mahboud and Nicky Zabetian, creators of the Kini wireless motion sensor. Use code RADIO for a discount.Ebay will no longer accept American Express as of August 17, 2024.Max is raising prices, and Spotify is too.BBB warns that phishing scams are up and offers ways to spot them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe

June 1, 20241 hr 47 min

Google's AI Mishap & the Fitbit Ace LTE

Rich discusses how Google’s new AI Overviews feature got out of control and how the company plans to improve it.Here’s the latest issue of Rich’s newsletter. Sign up using your email to get it in your inbox.Mark in Lomita asks about a dash cam under $200. Rich mentioned Nexar, Vantrue & VAVA.The FBI helped to take down a major international botnet. Here’s how to check if your computer had malicious VPN software installed.John in Fallbrook has an Arlo Pro camera that won’t connect to his WiFi.Terysa in Harrisburg, PA asks how password managers work.Fran in Studio City has questions about a new TV.Google has unveiled a smartwatch for kids called the Fitbit ACE LTE. The one thing to know is that the smartwatch is cellular connected but not assigned a traditional phone number. All calls and messaging are handled through the Fitbit app.Amazon partners with Grubhub to give Prime members free Grubhub+ indefinitely, and you can now place orders through the Amazon app.Dan in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA needs to change his passwords. Rich recommends using the Google Password Manager on Chrome and iPhone.JP Schmetz, CEO of Ghostery, digital privacy expert and advocate, will discuss tools, browsers, AI privacy, and legislation like the American Privacy Rights Act.“Granny” wants to know the best antivirus software for her Windows computer.Android devices are being enrolled in Google’s new Find My Device network. Here’s the opt-out page.Ed in Las Vegas wants to know if there’s a difference between Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited.Anil Sabharwal of Google Fitbit will discuss the company’s new connected smartwatch for kids, the FitBit Ace LTE.You can now find games to play on YouTube.Philo now offers a free level of its streaming service with 70+ ad-supported channels; no credit card is required. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richontech.tv/subscribe