Rich On Tech
Episodes
The Sneakiest Holiday Shopping Tool Ever
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How thieves are using Bluetooth scanning apps to target valuables in your car; my favorite Holiday Shopping tools; Fake Amazon reviews; Ford's new ele...
Motorola Brings Back the Razr with a Foldable Screen
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Razr flip phone comes back as an Android smartphone; Google enables an iMessage-style solution to all Android phones; A look at the Disney+ stream...
A New T-Mobile Plan for $15 a Month
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hackers use lasers to silently command smart home devices; T-Mobile announces 5G will light up nationwide on December 6, along with a new $15 monthly ...
Apple AirPods Pro Make an Excellent iPhone Companion
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Ears on" with Apple's new AirPods Pro noise cancelling headphones; Google Assistant gets SiriusXM stations; Sony shuts down PlayStation Vue streaming...
Outback Steakhouse Serves up a Side of Surveillance
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An official Apple TV app comes to Amazon Fire TV; thoughts on Google Pixel 4 after a week of use; Verizon gifts unlimited customers Disney+; Ring and ...
Google Pixel 4 Puts the Smart in Smartphone
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hands on with Google's latest gadgets including Pixel 4, Nest Mini and Pixelbook Go; Samsung readies a software patch to fix an issue where a random f...
The Proper Way to Answer Password Security Questions
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram removes a "creeper" feature; taking a holoride VR ride in a car; the proper way to answer password security questions; new features in macOS...
Microsoft Goes Dual Screen with Surface Duo and Neo
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft introduces new Surface gadgets at an event in New York City and Google has new ways to help you protect your privacy. Callers ask about turn...
Amazon Unveils a Plethora of Alexa Gadgets
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon announces details on no less than a dozen Alexa enabled gadgets; Ring makes its cheapest security camera yet; Ways to make your web browsing mo...
Facebook Wants to Put a Camera In Your Living Room
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook unveils new Portal video chat devices, including a model for your TV; A look at the Nintendo Switch Lite; Alexa gets smart about the election...
Apple Event Hands On: iPhone 11, Apple Watch 5 & More
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A roundup direct from Apple's event in Cupertino. Details on the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5 and 7th generation iPad. Hands on ...
An Internet Provider Upgrades Speeds for Free
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook introduces a dating feature; Google adds a useful feature to the iPhone Gmail app; Roku unveils a new soundbar; Sonos has a portable outdoor ...
A Hard Lesson on the Importance of Backing Up Data
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple sends out invites for it's special event on September 10; Testing out Sprint 5G; Yelp gets more personalized; Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwa...
iPhone 11 Rumors and Note 10 Review
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A rundown of expected new features on the iPhone 11; a review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10; Apple Card launches to everyone; Gmail adds autocorrect a...
Nest Cams Are Less Sneaky + Special Guest: My Boss
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Google adjusts the software on Nest cameras so you can no longer turn off the status light; Smart ovens seem to have a mind of their own; British Airw...
A TV Bundle That's Too Good To Be True
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 10, a new smartwatch and a lightweight laptop with LTE; Disney teases a compelling streaming plan; Amazon has a music ...
New Software to Remove PC Bloatware
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A free piece of trusted software called AdwCleaner can now detect and remove preinstalled software on your computer to speed it up; Android Auto gets ...
Fitbit Knows What You Did Last Summer
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new iPhone feature that will let you fix photos after you take them; Samsung says a "fixed" Galaxy Fold smartphone will launch in September; DoorDas...
Never Get Hit With a Free Trial Fee Ever Again
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The privacy controversy surrounding FaceApp; Netflix loses subscribers in the U.S. for the first time in a long time; CES to allow sex toys at next ye...
Quick Hit: What Went Right & Wrong with the ShakeAlertLA App
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first major earthquakes hit Southern California since the launch of an early warning app for people who live in Los Angeles. Robert de Groot of th...
FaceTime's Creepy New Eye Contact Feature
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FaceTime’s Creepy New Eye Contact FeatureSamsung announces details for the Note 10 launch event; WhatsApp drops support for older devices; How to te...
Why You Probably Don't Need a Drone
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to set Google to auto-delete your search history; Prime Day details; Amazon turns Rite Aids into pickup centers; Visible's $40 Unlimited plan gets...
Quick Hit: Verizon's Secret $40 Unlimited Plan Gets Even Better
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Visible CEO Miguel Quiroga about the decision to lift the data speed cap on the company's $40 unlimited plan that runs on Verizon's ...
Quick Hit: Most Extreme Robocall Blocking App Yet
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Firewall is a new type of robocall blocking app: it only lets in callers in your contact list, everyone else is sent to voicemail.See Privacy Policy a...
How to Avoid Getting Hacked
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook takes on crypto with its own currency; Apple teams with Best Buy for official repairs; Walmart lets you upgrade your phone online; Ring's new...
Visiting Shanghai for CES Asia 2019
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A visit to Shanghai, China for CES Asia 2019. Electronics on the show floor, along with impressions of China including the great firewall and censorsh...
A Definitive Guide to Upcoming iTunes Changes
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know about upcoming changes to iTunes; new features coming soon to the iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV macOS; Amazon's new StyleS...
Scary Airport USB Charging Stations Debunked
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon unveils the Echo Show 5 with new privacy features; the new iPod touch; Whether you should stay away from Airport USB charging ports; iPhone tra...
Facebook Spying Explained
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What to expect from Apple's WWDC; T-Mobile tweaks free Netflix perk; Ice T says Amazon delivery personnel should wear a special vest; A simulated Goog...
New App Takes Unique Approach to Blocking Robocalls
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A review of the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone; iPhone 7 recall; first ever 1 terabyte MicroSD card; Uber launches a "quiet mode" and faster pickups at airp...
Photo App Uses Your Data to Train AI
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Google's announcements at I/O, including advancements in AI, Incognito Mode in Maps, Nest Hub Max and Pixel 3a; Samsung says Fold launch will be decid...
Google Lets You Set Search History to Self Destruct
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook’s big changes; Google can now automatically delete your search and location history; Smartphone sales slump; Apple is king of smart watches...
Apple Watch Lost at Sea Turns Up Working 6 Months Later
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung postpones the launch of the Galaxy Fold smartphone; Unlimited movie theater ticketing apps compared; Amazon Key for Garage now available; Comp...
Google and Amazon Make Peace
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung stumbles moments before the launch of the Galaxy Fold smartphone; Amazon and Google announce a truce so YouTube can officially come to Fire TV...
Cord Cutting Keeps Getting More Expensive
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to change your Alexa privacy settings so Amazon employees can't listen to recordings of your conversations with her; T-Mobile launches a televisio...
Office Depot Tricks Customers into Computer Repairs; Verizon Offers Robocall Killer; New Password Manager; Thoughts on Apple TV+, News+ & Cr
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Office Depot settles charges with the FTC that they misled customers into costly computer repairs; Verizon's Call Filter app helps you battle robocall...
New AirPods and iPads; Citizen Neighborhood Crime App; Free Streaming Movies; Postmates Party; Opera VPN; Amazon Kindle and Skincare line
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple launches updated AirPods; iPads and iMac computers; Google Stadia gaming service; Facebook has yet another privacy gaffe; Amazon updates its ent...
Apple Sets New Unveil Date; Spotify Fights Back; Free File Transfers; Smart Tax App; Cheap Hotels; HP Laptop Battery Recall
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple sets March date for next unveiling; Spotify says Apple doesn't play fair; Google releases Android Q beta; DNA test for Type 2 Diabetes; Kayak le...
New Fitbits; A More Private Facebook; Roku Connects with Alexa; Google Duplex Expands; App to Prevent Spying
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung Galaxy S10 review; Free Spotify for S10 buyers; New Fitbit models; Facebook focuses on privacy; Alexa can now control Roku; Google expands Dup...
FedEx Robot; Best Car Phone Mount; Galaxy Buds Review; Amazon Delivery Day; Uber vs Lyft
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Huawei Mate X foldable phone; Best Car Phone Mount; Samsung Galaxy Buds Review; Using Plex with a NAS; Amazon Day for weekly deliveries; Switching to ...
Galaxy S10 First Impressions; Discounted Gift Cards; Secret Cameras and Microphones; Curating Google Home Hub Pics
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and why this device will make iPhone users think twice; A student discount on the S10; Curating photos on ...
Samsung's Apple Stores; Cord Cutting Accelerates; Disabling Bixby; In-Car WiFi; SquareTrade gets iCracked
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon acquires mesh WiFi maker eero; Cord cutting speeds up in 2018; Saving on Spectrum Internet; Adding WiFi to your car; Samsung opens 3 new retail...
New Ways to Save on Travel; Possessed iPhone; Whole Home WiFi; Movies to Plex; Toyota Adopts Android Auto; Jimmy John's Says No to Delivery
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple fixes the FaceTime flaw but discovers a new one; A caller wonders if her iPhone is possessed; Toyota finally adopts Android Auto; A caller wants...
Spectrum Mobile Compared; iRobot's Lawnmower; Hulu vs YouTube TV; Secret Camera Floor Lamp; Best Movies on a Streaming Service
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's FaceTime flaw; what to expect from the new iPhones; a caller wants to know if she should switch to Spectrum Mobile; UltraViolet shuts down; iR...
Google's Phishing Quiz; eSIM Support; Nest vs Ring; Facebook Photo App Shuts Down
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook is shutting down its photo saving app; a caller wonders why the iPhone has eSIM functionality; Nest video doorbell vs Ring; a Google Phishing...
More Passwords Exposed; In-Store Pickup Scam; Free Apple Music; Netflix Price Hike
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
22 Million passwords exposed, what you need to know; Scammers target in-store pickups; Netflix hikes prices; Verizon gives customers free Apple Music ...
Apple Stumbles; Earthquake App; CES 2019 Trends; Robots Delivering Snacks
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple stumbles after iPhone sales slow down; CES 2019 trends to watch out for; GE expands it's lineup of simple smart bulbs; LA's new earthquake warni...
Facebook Data Gaffe; Alexa Privacy Issues; Smart Speakers Rated; Twitter Reveals Source Information
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook's latest privacy issues; Alexa recordings get into the wrong hands; Smart Speakers Rated; OnePlus 6T gets high marks for its camera; Twitter ...
Dreamscape Reinvents the Movie Night with VR
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A company called Dreamscape Immersive is reinventing the movie night with virtual reality experiences you step into. Their first location is now open ...
Tech To Stop Porch Pirates
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the gadgets that can help stop porch pirates from stealing your online orders. We talk to the folks at Google about Nest Hello, the founder ...
Facebook Exposes Photos of 6.8M Users; 3% Interest Bank Account; Location Tracking Apps; Worst Passwords of 2018
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Top tech stories along with viewer emails. Facebook reveals bug that exposed photos of 6.8 million users; a new checking and savings account that pays...
101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone; Updated for iOS 12 and in Paperback
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn iPhone tips, tricks and secrets in the new paperback version of my book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone. From how to create a Memoji to mana...
Unique Wireless Smartphone Chargers
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at some of the more unique wireless chargers to keep your phone juiced up at home, the office and on the go.Mentioned:Google Pixel Stand, $80Sa...
iPhone XR Camera is Tops; Pros and Cons of Cellular Apple Watch; Fire TV vs Roku; Trivia Live Game
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
DxOMark Mobile says iPhone XR is best single lens smartphone camera; Apple Watch gets ECG feature; Pros and Cons of Cellular Apple Watch; Fire TV vers...
Drag and Drop Music, Video & More onto iPhone without iTunes
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WALTR 2 is a handy desktop app that lets you drag and drop a wide variety of files onto your iPhone in seconds and even puts the file in the appropria...
Marriott Hack; 4% Checking Account; Apple Music on Echo
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Long form version of the podcast packed with the things I think you should know that happened in the tech world this week! Learn the details of Marrio...
Amazon Fire TV Recast is the Best New Cord Cutting Solution
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's Fire TV Recast is a DVR for your over the air channels. Record shows and watch live TV from anywhere. Elias Saba of AFTVnews.com joins me to ...
Essential Holiday Shopping Tools
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The essential online tools you need to help you shop online on Cyber Monday or any day this holiday shopping season. BlackFriday.com editor Sarah Holl...
Best Way to Find Black Friday Deals
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the best deals this holiday shopping season? A website called Slickdeals uses the wisdom of the crowds to uncover the best offers on the i...
Hotel Travel Booking Secrets
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the way to get the best price possible on your next hotel booking with a little known agreement called the "rate parity clause." Also, the flash...
Amazon's Black Friday Deals; iPhone vs Pixel Camera; Uber Rewards
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon announces seven days of early Black Friday deals, plus some extra perks for Prime subscribers. Rich puts the iPhone Xs camera to the test versu...
Rent Out Your Car When You're Not Using It
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Make some extra money with your car by letting others rent it out by the hour when you're not using it. GM-owned car sharing company Maven is opening ...
Quit Your Day Job
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Patreon is a website that allows creators to get paid for their work through the support of their fans, who pledge one time or monthly contributions. ...
Johnny Jet Talks About His Fear of Flying
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Professional traveler Johnny Jet talks about some of his best tips and tricks for easy travel. From the websites to visit to the credit cards he uses ...
Verizon's "Secret" $40 Unlimited Plan
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon has a new cell phone company named Visible that's offering unlimited talk, text, data and hotspot for $40 a month. Is it too good to be true? ...
Best Nintendo Games for Holiday Gifts
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to David Young at Nintendo about some of the hottest titles they're releasing for the holidays. Learn about the latest Pokemon games, Super Sm...
It's Time To Consider the OnePlus 6T
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the OnePlus 6T, the company has finally found a footing in the United States with a smartphone that rivals even the best offerings from Samsung, ...
Apple Unveils New iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hands on impressions of Apple's new gadgets from a launch event in Brooklyn, New York. Learn about the brand new version of the iPad Pro that ditches ...
Apple, Google Upgrade 911 Location Data
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In recent months, both Apple and Google have made changes to their software that incorporates technology from a company called RapidSOS. Now, when you...
How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rich talks to the experts at LinkedIn on how to get the most out of the platform. Learn what makes a great (and clickable) profile pic, what to say in...
iPhone XR is a Great Value
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tech reviewer Lance Ulanoff joins Rich to discuss the iPhone XR, which is in stores Friday, October 26. Learn about the main differences from the iPho...
How the Internet Happened
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Brian McCullough, author of How the Internet Happened. The new book that takes you on an amazing ride from the beginnings of Netscap...
Google Pixel Slate Combines iPad, Surface & Chromebook
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Google's upcoming Pixel Slate device combines aspects of the iPad, Microsoft Surface and a Chromebook into one device. An interview with Google's Matt...
Square CEO Jack Dorsey Talks About Terminal & Entrepreneurship
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Square founder and CEO Jack Dorsey about the company's latest hardware product called Terminal. Dorsey explains why it is a a better...
Palm Comes Back, Adobe Premieres Rush & Your Emails
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this new version of the podcast, Rich discusses various tech stories and answers your email questions. Among the topics: Pixel 3 Reviews, Palm's co...
Google Home Hub Has Screen Smarts
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Google Home Hub is a smart speaker with a screen. It uses the Google Assistant to answer questions, show videos, function as a digital picture frame a...
Google Pixel 3: Killer Camera, Screens Calls Too
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Initial thoughts on the Google Pixel 3 including a look at the major new camera features, plus a crazy new call screening feature that helps you avoid...
Fastest Oven in the World
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brava is a new type of oven that uses infrared light to go from 0 to 500 degrees in less than a second. It can cook everything from frozen pizzas to g...
A Hilarious Way to Fight Back Against Robocalls
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An app called RoboKiller not only helps block the annoying calls to your phone, but it actually calls the scam artists back with bots in an effort to ...
License Plates Go Digital
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
California is one of the first states to allow digital license plates. Rich talks to an early adopter of the plates along with an installer to learn a...
3 New Money Saving Mobile Plans
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at three new money saving mobile plans from Spectrum Mobile, Verizon's Visible and Metro by T-Mobile. Rich breaks down the little details you w...
Google Celebrates Its 20th Birthday
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Google is celebrating its 20th birthday with some fun and surprises. Take a look inside the orignal Google Garage, have fun with retro search terms an...
Roku Focuses on Free and Easy Streaming
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Lloyd Clarke, director of product management at Roku. Clarke explains new and upcoming Roku features including easy voice search for...
New iPhones Strongest Yet, But Still Shatter on Impact
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SquareTrade takes a look at just how durable the new iPhone Xs and Xs Max are with a string of drop and break tests. Learn how the devices fared and h...
Amazon Unveils 14 New Alexa Devices
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon took the wraps off of 14 new Alexa powered devices including a new Echo for you car, a microwave and a DVR that might be the missing link to a ...
Best Times to Book Holiday Flights
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Travel app Hopper is using data to tell us the best time frames to book holiday flights for Christmas and Thanksgiving before prices go up. They are a...
Turn On Blue Light Filter For Better Sleep
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Light emitted from your bright phone screen could be keeping you up at night! In this episode, a sleep doctor explain the connection between ...
iOS 12 Speeds Up Older iPhones
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
iOS 12 is scheduled to launch today. In this podcast I'll go over some of the improvements, including how it will speed up older iOS devices, introduc...
Latest Apple Watches Feature Fall Detection
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Apple Watch Series 4 has a larger watch face, improved call quality and a louder speaker. The device also has some interesting heart and health featur...
Apple's New iPhones: First Impressions
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hands on and first impressions of Apple's new iPhone Xs, Xs Max and iPhone XR after attending the company's special event today in Cupertino.Hands on ...
Live from Cupertino: Apple Event Preview
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A preview of today's Apple Event in Cupertino, as heard on Wake Up Call on KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles.Check out my Instagram Stories for behind the sce...
DIY: Transfer Your Old Tapes to Digital
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You probably have old tapes lying around the house chock full of family memories. Here is the DIY way to convert them into a digital format so they la...
Two Bit Circus: High Tech Games, Food and Fun
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Eric Gradman, co-founder of Two Bit Circus in Downtown Los Angeles. It's a new high tech entertainment space with games, food, drink...
Essential Mac App: Clean My Mac X
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite Mac apps, CleanMyMac, just got a major overhaul. CleanMyMac X can help you clear out the junk hanging out on your Mac hard drive, i...
Easy Ways to Avoid Malware
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is your computer showing pop-up ads, hijacked search results or just running slow? It could be malware. Here are some easy ways to get rid of unwanted...
Maximize Your Netflix Subscription with These Tools
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Check out these tools to help you make the most of your Netflix subscription including a way to browse videos in all of the "secret" categories, speed...
Apple Event Set for September 12
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has sent out invitations for its next big event on September 12, 2018 at 10 AM PST. Here's what we can expect and what it's like to cover Apple'...
Best Wireless Headphone Picks
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Lauren Dragan, an editor at the reviews website Wirecutter, about the best wireless headphones in various categories including inexpensive ...
YouTube's Digital Wellbeing Tools
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube has new Digital Wellbeing tools to help you control how much time you spend watching videos inside the app. Learn how to monitor how much time...
Apps That Turn Saving Money Into a Game
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at three apps - Blast, Grand and Long Game Savings - that encourage people to save money by turning the process into a game. Earn money while p...