Podcast Episodes

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 4 months, 2 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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 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 5 months, 3 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 5 months, 4 weeks 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 6 months, 1 week ago

Meta & Google antitrust, Apple recycling tips & AI-powered scams

Rich discusses major antitrust cases against Meta and Google—and what they could mean for the future of Big Tech.

Richard in Bell, California asks why his PayPal transaction won’t go through on a web…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Travel Tips, Online Privacy & Nintendo Switch 2 Preview

Rich shares tips for avoiding pricey roaming charges when traveling abroad.

The AirFly Pro 2 lets you use your Bluetooth headphones with in-flight screens. A simple adapter that makes travel more com…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago