Podcast Episodes

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 6 months, 4 weeks 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 7 months 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 7 months, 1 week 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 7 months, 2 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 7 months, 3 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 8 months 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 8 months, 1 week 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 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Don't Get Phished, Flight Booking Hacks & Phone Roaming Advice

Rich shared how a cybersecurity expert got tricked by a phishing scam. A reminder that we’re often the last line of defense.

Susan in Santa Monica is helping a friend buy a laptop and wants to know w…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Gadget nostalgia, the Computer Exorcist & AI predicts your lifespan

Rich On Tech Episode 114 - March 22, 2025

Rich takes a trip down memory lane to talk about some of his personal gadget milestones over the years.

David in San Francisco asks how to get good audio on …

Published on 9 months ago