Rich On Tech
Episodes
Self-Driving Cars & Dark Web Privacy Protection Tips
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich discusses the current state of self-driving and autonomous cars.Rick in Manhattan Beach wants a way to get music onto his iPod Shuffle. Rich reco...
Protecting Your Job From Automation & Amazing AI Voice Notes App
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich discusses how we are automating jobs out of existence and the secret to keeping yours.Chuck, in Pasadena, visited a robot that made a burger chai...
Handy Websites & Pros and Cons of Smartphone Insurance
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:In this episode, Rich DeMuro shares a variety of useful websites, apps, and tech tips to make life easier and more secure. He discusse...
Major AT&T Data Breach Details & Gmail Turns 20
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered:1. Gmail has turned 20 years old and has evolved significantly since its launch on April 1, 2004.2. AT&T has announced a massive da...
Apple's Antitrust Woes & How DoNotPay Uses AI to Help Consumers Fight Back
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich explains the antitrust case against Apple.Tammi asks why Meta’s Messenger is asking her to set up a 6-digit PIN.Rich attends the CSUN Assistive...
How Your Phone Spies on You & WiFi 7 Explained
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
63 - March 16, 2024Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show.Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI...
Apple Vision Pro Thoughts & App To Clean Up iPhone
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talks about his initial experiences with the Apple Vision Pro.Once again, there is talk of a TikTok ban in the U.S.Janice in Redondo Beach hates ...
Travel Booking Hacks & Make an Old Laptop New Again
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talks about how he books his travel, including his tips and tricks for finding the cheapest flights and best hotels.Benjamin in Pacific Palisades...
Best Web Browsers to Protect Your Privacy & Preventing Payment Card Fraud
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about the AT&T outage and the healthcare hack this week, and how it got him to thinking about having a backup plan.International autho...
Checking for Personal Data on the Dark Web & Managing iCloud Storage
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talks about helping out a colleague get his computer back up and running. It took longer than he expected and Disk Drill was a savior.Cam in Los ...
Chicago Auto Show EVs & Stopping Your TV from Spying
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about going to Chicago for the Auto Show and how it’s great to see the auto revolution in person. See his highlights here.He mentioned a...
Apple Vision Pro Goes on Sale & Protecting Your Online Privacy
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich discusses the launch of the Apple Vision Pro.Fred emailed to ask about the best TV’s to buy if you’re upgrading for the Super Bowl.Spencer in...
OnePlus 12 Smartphone & Mother of All Data Breaches
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about the ramifications of switching his SIM into the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in order to really test it. He loves the powerful nature of...
Samsung S24 lineup, Apple Vision Pro & Top TV Picks
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about going to San Jose for Samsung Unpacked to unveil the Galaxy S24 lineup.See the colors of the S24 Ultra here. Learn more about the ph...
Best of CES 2024 & Bitcoin Explained
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about CES 2024 and how it is back in a big way. The latest numbers say there are 135,000 visitors from 40 countries and 4000+ exhibitors t...
Facebook intros "link history" tracking & are cheaper cell phone plans worth it?
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich takes a trip down CES memory lane with some of his favorite viral moments.First CES 2006 with CNETLaundry folding machine, CES 2019AI-powered piz...
Last show of 2023: Listener Questions & Feedback
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich opens the mailbag for the show to answer listener questions and share feedback, reflecting on a full year of the show. Portions of the show are b...
Preventing Tech Headaches & Configuring Emergency Contacts
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about how everything is on demand these days. He used to have to wait for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to air once a year during the hol...
Tech Nostalgia & eBay Selling Secrets Revealed
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich visited a newly remodeled Best Buy and realized there were no more CDs or DVDs! This led him to take a trip down memory lane of all the technolog...
iMessage Almost Comes to Android & Google Maps Navigation Hack
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about the potential security risk of handing our unlocked phones over to strangers to take our photo.Social media posts say Amazon account...
Rich's Holiday Gift Picks & Removing Duplicate Pictures
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about some of his favorite gadgets for the holiday shopping season.Darren asks how to turn off read receipts for his texts on a Samsung S2...
Rich's Favorite Apps & Best Portable Battery Chargers
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich discusses a wide range of technology-related topics, beginning with a focus on holiday shopping and tech gift ideas. He talks to Jacob Palmer of ...
Emergency phone setup & smart holiday shopping
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about how he set up his holiday lights this week and the smart home voice actions he set up weren’t working. Turns out his wife unplugge...
Wearable AI assistant & end of an era for Chuck E. Cheese animatronics
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about how it’s the end of an era for animatronics at Chuck E Cheese.Google has a new way to shop for deals. Just search “shop deals”...
Mint alternatives & avoiding online selling scams
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
044 - November 4, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 64...
How to avoid malware & best password managers
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
043 - October 28, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 64...
OnePlus Open foldable phone & cybersecurity tips
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
042 - October 21, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 64...
Hands on with Pixel 8 phones & VPNs explained
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
040 - October 7, 2023 - Wiki PageRich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT o...
How to get the best Wi-Fi signal
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
039 - September 30, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM ...
Alexa gets AI skills
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
038 - September 23, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM ...
Lightning strikes: iPhone goes USB-C!
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
037 - September 16, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM ...
Your car is spying on you
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
September 9, 2023 (Episode 36)Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on K...
Visiting Europe's biggest tech show
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
September 2, 2023 (Episode 35)Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on K...
eSIM explained
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
August 26, 2023 (Episode 34)Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KF...
Survival Tech
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
August 19, 2023 (Episode 33)Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI...
Find scenic spots on Google Maps
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
August 12, 2023 (Episode 32)Rich talked about finding cool spots to visit using Google Maps and Instagram. On Google Maps, search “scenic spots” a...
Avoid tech support scams
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
031 Rich on Tech Radio Show - August 5, 2023Rich talked about a tech support scam that takes over your computer. When in doubt, press Control + Alt + ...
Attending Samsung's event in South Korea
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
030 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 29, 2023Rich recapped his trip to Seoul, South Korea, including Galaxy Unpacked, the giant underground mall, 3D bil...
Which note taking app to use?
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
029 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 22, 2023Rich talked about his quest to replace Evernote. In the past week, he’s tried note taking apps including ...
Nothing Phone is actually something
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
028 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 15, 2023Rich is testing the new iOS 17 Public Beta software. He only recommends installing it if you are tech savvy...
027 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 8, 2023
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Rich!Rich opened the show by taking a stroll down social media history lane with a look at some brands that have fizzled including Friendster, ...
026 Rich on Tech Radio Show - July 1, 2023
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talks about his hit and run car accident and explains how his cameras weren’t active or didn’t capture the moment. Lesson: Check the angles, ...
025 Rich on Tech Radio Show - June 24, 2023
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about his trip to Nashville to participate in a conference led by Dave Ramsey’s team.Tom in Riverside asks about the various tech platfo...
024 Rich on Tech Radio Show - June 17, 2023
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about how the Netflix password sharing crackdown hit home. His family members can no longer tap into his account, but he found out the har...
023 Rich on Tech Radio Show - June 10, 2023
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich is broadcasting live from Alisal Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country because he’s attending an event. The irony is that people come to this res...
022 Rich on Tech Radio Show - June 3, 2023
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about how great the movie Air is and you should stream it right now. It’s available on Amazon Prime Video. Rich’s family is also dog s...
021 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 27, 2023
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Rich: richontech.tvRich talked about some of his favorite apps for iOS and Android. They include Email Me, Boomerang, Pocket, Google Photos, Mi...
020 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 20, 2023
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich DeMuro reminisces about the evolution of the smartphone. From the Treo 600 to the Moto Q, the iPhone to the Fire Phone. Nexus, Pixel, LG, OnePlus...
019 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 13, 2023
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Rich on Instagram!Rich talks about his visit to Austin for iHeartCountry Fest, including hitting up a BBQ place, live music and discusses how h...
018 Rich on Tech Radio Show - May 6, 2023
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Rich! RichOnTech.tvRich told a story about Amazon Fresh Just Walk Out technology and how it backfired for him. Also, he went to see Return of t...
017 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 29, 2023
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Rich: RichOnTech.tvRich talked about how technology is great, but you have to consider other people in your household so that it just “works”...
016 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 22, 2023
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Rich! @richontechRich talked about how pinball machines are high tech with connected leaderboards, plus how Kroger is now accepting tap to pay....
015 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 15, 2023
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about the self-service economy and how much we are doing ourselves these days. Which is why we relish our face-to-face time with friends a...
014 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 8, 2023
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about his trip to Hawaii. You can see the highlights on his Instagram here.Rich mentioned the Nintendo Game and Watch as a good alternativ...
013 Rich on Tech Radio Show - April 1, 2023
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talked about how we can’t believe anything we see or hear anymore thanks to AI.GM plans to sunset CarPlay support in its EV’s … in favor of...
012 Rich on Tech Radio Show - March 25, 2023
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talks about the steps you can take to reclaim your privacy, including creating unique passwords for each account, turning off third party cookies...
011 Rich on Tech Radio Show - March 18, 2023
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
T-Mobile buys Mint Mobile; YouTube TV raises prices; why companies love bundling products; FCC has new rules to help stop Robotexts; Waze can now show...
010 Rich on Tech Radio Show - March 11, 2023
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Silicon Valley Bank fails; Vinyl outsells CD's for the first time in a long time; Peridot game from Pokemon Go creators launches May 9; Ring launches ...
009 Rich on Tech Radio Show - March 4, 2023
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich visits Curbivore 2023 and talks about the gig economy, including YouTuber Pedro DoorDash Santiago, Motional semi-autonomous food deliveries, Stel...
008 Rich on Tech Radio Show - February 25, 2023
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Useful weather apps; Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music; Google Chrome gets Memory Saver and Energy Saver features; Pixel's Magic Eraser comes to mo...
007 Rich on Tech Radio Show - February 18, 2023
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bing AI goes off the rails; Twitter requires two factor authentication app; T-Mobile drops Autopay discount for credit cards; Rich's camera review of ...
006 Rich on Tech Radio Show - February 11, 2023
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look at AI search technology from Google, Microsoft, Neeva, FlammeAI and even Snapple. Sling launches Freestream for free streaming movies and TV; N...
005 Rich on Tech Radio Show - February 4, 2023
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recap of Samsung's S23 launch event and hands on with the new devices; MLS Season Pass on Apple TV App; ChatGPT launches a $20 paid version; Malvert...
Rich On Tech Radio Show 004 - January 28, 2023
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a ride in Waymo's self-driving taxi; Amazon gets rid of a Prime grocery delivery perk; beware of scammy Docusign emails; Verizon loyalty discou...
Rich On Tech Radio Show 003 - January 21, 2023
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich DeMuro talks tech and takes callers questions in a new radio show format. Topics include Instagram's new Quiet Mode feature; Amazon Smile is disc...
Rich On Tech Radio Show 002 - January 14, 2023
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich DeMuro talks tech and takes callers questions in a new radio show format. Topics include Samsung's next Unpacked event; the latest scam that prey...
Rich On Tech Radio Show 001 - January 7, 2023
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich DeMuro talks tech and takes callers questions in a new radio show format. Topics include CES 2023, digital business card apps compared, Ring Car ...
The trick to answering security questions
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LastPass says its security breach was worse than previously thought; YouTube pays a lot for NFL Sunday Ticket; 3 smartphone shopping hacks to save you...
Black Friday Shopping Tips
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday shopping tips; Twitter alternative Hive reaches 1 million users; WayAway travel search engine pays you cash back; Lyft to launch robotaxi...
Bad week for Twitter, Meta and FTX
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter chaos under Elon Musk; Meta's first major layoffs; FTX crashes; Gmail gets new features; Windows 11 gets iPhoto integration; Spotify might act...
Amazon's $100 tablet vs iPad
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk buys Twitter; Apple, YouTube raise prices; Samsung S22 smartphones add Astrophoto mode; Apple announces new Apple TV and iPad; Amazon Fire T...
Hands on with Google Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 phones
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hands on impressions of the new Google Pixel smartwatch, impressions of the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro; CES forecasts a bigger show this year; iPhone 14...
Amazon wants to track your sleep
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's new Kindle Scribe you can write on; Amazon's Halo Rise bedside sleep tracker and alarm clock; Amazon Fire TV Omni that doubles as a photo fra...
Google Photos becomes TikTok for your memories
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the new iPhones after using them for a week; Inside the Amazon Go store; entry level Kindle gets USB-C; iOS 16 tips and tricks; Google Pho...
iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Pro Hands-on Impressions
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hands on and ears on impressions of the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models, Apple Watch 8, SE and Ultra models and AirPods Pro second generation.Plus, viewer...
Instagram location warning breaks the Internet
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explaining the Instagram "precise location" warning making the rounds on social media; Samsung's foldable phones go on sale; Apple sets a date for iPh...
If you use a VPN on iOS, make sure to do this first
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A researcher explains how to make VPNs more private on iOS; Walmart+ adds Paramount+ perk; Jamba smoothie robot; Visible changes pricing and gets rid ...
Samsung hopes you'll flip over latest foldables
12 Aug 2022
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Details on Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 foldable phones; how to create a Fire TV photo slideshow in seconds; Android goes to war over...
Best Buy tests a smaller format store
29 Jul 2022
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Best Buy tries a digital first store concept; Boost unveils $25 unlimited plan; Meta raises price of Quest by $100; Google enables a feature to restri...
Google Pixel 6a gives a lot for less
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Review of the Google Pixel 6a; Samsung set to unveil latest foldables; Netflix cracks down on sharing in a new test; Amazon redesigns prime video; App...
Surprisingly good $40 earbuds
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple announces a super secure 'lockdown' mode for the iPhone; a review of the OnePlus Nord Buds; Amazon gives Prime members a year of Grubhub+ free; ...
Useful travel tips and gadgets
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon sets a date for the first 2022 Prime Day event; the travel tips and gadgets I used on my recent trip to Rome; T-Mobile wants to sell your data ...
Thoughts on Apple's WWDC 22 (I went)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the announcements from WWDC 2022, including software updates to iPhone, Apple Watch and iPads. A look at new MacBook hardware. Listeners ask...
Amazon opens a clothing store
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A visit to the new Amazon Style clothing store; Google merges Duo and Meet; Instagram adds AMBER Alerts; Sonos releases its own voice assistant; Veriz...
DuckDuckGo not as private as you might think
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Researcher finds that DuckDuckGo gives Microsoft trackers a pass; the power of privacy.com one time use credit cards; Walmart expands its drone delive...
How hackers get your password
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon hikes prices; how hackers get your password and how to protect yourself; Google unveils Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch; Amazon updates Fire 7 tablet...
Google's incredible new cheap airfare tool
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter tests an inner circle; Sonos launching voice assistant; tech giants work on password-less future; Facebook says no more Podcasts; Apple Music ...
Snap's Pixie drone is ready for your closeup
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk buys Twitter; Apple launches self-service iPhone repair; Google lets you remove more personal information from search; Snap introduces a dro...
Don't fall for these common email scams
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Revisiting the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra; Netflix tanks after losing subscribers for the first time ever; Amazon launches a Prime buy button; Best Buy ...
Mute might not be what you think on video chat apps
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Disney gets the tech treatment
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk joins Twitter's board; Google Maps improvements; a photo backup app gets better; Amazon increases streaming music prices; Spectrum introduce...
Instagram sort of brings back the original feed
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Netflix nicely cracks down on password sharing
18 Mar 2022
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Volvo links up with Starbucks for EV charging locations; Samsung unveils the A53 5G; iOS 15.4 brings new features including Universal Control; Hulu up...
Apple goes green
11 Mar 2022
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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 agai...
Tech comes down hard on Russia
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech companies' responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Apple sets a date for its next event; Amazon closes physical store locations; Instagram ...
Google breathes new life into old computers
18 Feb 2022
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Sony reinvents earbuds with LinkBuds; Google unveils Chrome OS Flex; Instagram lets you "like" Stories; Uber gives users a detailed breakdown of their...
Hands on with Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
11 Feb 2022
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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 mor...
Amazon hikes Prime membership prices
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon raises the price of a Prime membership, Wordle acquired, Android adopts iMessage reactions, Tablet and Chromebook sales, Netflix adds an easy w...
AirTag safety explained
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Plastic hotel keys are definitely going away
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix price hike; Carriers activate faster 5G signals; Instagram tests subscriptions; Finding at-home COVID tests; Samsung S21 FE smartphone review;...