Podcast Episodes

Life-saving smartphone tips, Windows 10 extension & privacy-first phone made in USA (127, June 28, 2025)

Rich mentioned a website, smart911.com, that lets you fill out a safety profile that 911 dispatch operators might be able to see when you call in, if supported in your area.

Rich also talked about th…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Massive password breach, Amazon Prime Day tips & digital detox for kids (125, June 21, 2025)

Rich shared highlights from his trip to Mexico City, where he covered a brand-new tech trade show focused on electronics and appliances.

Rich shared his go-to gadgets—trusted tech he travels with and…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

iOS 26 features, smarter spam call blocking & cool new camera app (125, June 14, 2025)

Rich recapped the major announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2025.

Dario asks how to colorize an old black-and-white photo. Rich recommended apps like MyHeritage, Remini, and Photomyne for affordable and …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hands-on Nintendo Switch 2, light bulb security cam & passkey basics (124, June 7, 2025)

Rich gave his first impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Jim in British Columbia wonders if an advertisement he sees on Facebook for a…

Published on 3 months ago

Protect yourself after data breach, free PC cleaners & Apple’s China challenge (123 , May 31, 2025)

Rich talked about a massive data breach exposing 184 million logins and passwords. He recommends using strong, unique passwords and turning on two-factor authentication for key accounts.

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Gemini Gets Smarter, Drones Drop Pies, and AI Fakes Fool a Newspaper (122, May 24, 2025)

Rich talks about attending Google I/O 2025 and the major consumer announcements from Google.

Mozilla is shutting down its Pocket app—if you need an alternative to save articles for later, check out I…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Samsung S25 Edge, Amazon cashback tip & iPhone 16e letdown (121, May 17, 2025)

Rich talks about the trend of slimmer smartphones, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Toni in the Inland Empire wants her Apple Watch to alert her when she leaves her iPhone behind.

Melissa a…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Siri Settlement, Social Media Reality Check & AI in the Workplace (120, May 10, 2025)

Rich discussed how social media is changing the fabric of our society.

Susan in Santa Monica says her friend’s iPhone 13 Pro Max is showing SOS after getting an eSIM installed—likely a carrier activa…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

App Store shakeup, iPhone ghost calls & adding a flip phone to your setup (119, May 3, 2025)

Rich discusses how a major court ruling forces Apple to allow outside payment links in apps, changing how developers charge and how users pay.

Mark in San Diego says the GPS on his Pixel 4a has stopp…

Published on 4 months ago

Roku upgrades, phone hack fears & how to recover lost texts (118, April 26, 2025)

Rich talked about the latest Roku announcements from their NYC event.

Stephen from Tarzana wants to organize millions of files on his computer. Rich suggested checking out AI tools like Dropbox Dash,…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago