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Rich On Tech

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TV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions. richontech.tv

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 49 min
Latest: 11 Oct 2026
Language: English

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11 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 48 minNew

(Best of) Free TV antenna tips, smarter scam protection & better home Wi-Fi (195, October 10, 2026)

Pixel 11 Rambler speeds up replies: Rich says Google’s voice-to-text feature is accurate enough to dictate and format quick email responses on the fly. Meta faces landmark child-safety case: States accuse Meta of designing Instagram and Facebook to keep young users engaged while failing to adequately protect kids. Drone delivery is expanding fast: Amazon plans to bring Prime Air to 500 cities and towns, while Uber Eats and Zipline are also expanding drone delivery. Flock is sending drones to 911 calls: The company’s police drones can reach scenes before officers and may help…

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3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
AI ordered my pizza, your car is spying on you & tech prices are rising (194, October 3, 2026)
Rich explains why he’s finally sold on AI agents after using ChatGPT Dots to order pizza, check in for a flight, research trips and handle everyday tasks. Six major AI companies signed a voluntary safety agreement with the White House, but there are no penalties, deadlines or real enforcement. Eduardo in Tampa is looking for an affordable new phone, but a free Metro deal won’t work if he’s switching from T-Mobile. Consumer Reports found that many connected-car apps share information with advertising and analytics companies, including potentially sensitive personal data.…
27 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
My new favorite AI assistant, tech support scams & Apple’s foldable (193, September 26, 2026)
Snapdragon focuses on AI: Qualcomm’s new chips aim to run more AI directly on phones, improving speed and reducing reliance on the cloud. Google Book preview: Android-based laptops bring native apps and built-in AI tools, starting around $900. New hardware demos: Rich tries a haptic mouse, robotic phone camera and augmented reality glasses, with mixed impressions of their everyday usefulness. Meta Muse gets proactive: The assistant connects to personal services and completes browser tasks, raising questions about privacy and data access. Meta expands wearables: New products include…
19 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
Meta’s new Muse delivers, Siri gets smart & Apple Store secrets (192, September 19, 2026)
AI gets more useful and more concerning: Rich says to use AI and understand it, but question its answers rather than blindly trusting it. AI can provide emotional support: Caller Bonnie used ChatGPT to help process the loss of her dog, while Bridget Todd explained why emotional connections with AI are becoming more common. Meta Muse is a personal AI assistant: Rich likes Meta’s new Muse app, which can connect to email, calendars, reminders and tasks to help get things done. iPhone 18 Pro is great, but not a must-upgrade: Better battery life, cooler operation and a variable-aperture…
12 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
iPhone Duo wins me over, hackers bypass 2FA & how to make your smart TV dumb (191, September 12, 2026)
Apple launches the $2,000 iPhone Duo , its first foldable with a 5.4-inch outer screen, 7.6-inch inner display, MagSafe and Apple Pencil support. iPhone Duo software could be its biggest advantage , with apps optimized for the foldable screen instead of simply being stretched larger. IDScan confirms a major driver’s license breach , prompting Rich to recommend free credit freezes with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Political spam texts are best filtered, not answered , since replying can confirm your number is active and lead to even more messages. iPhone 18 Pro gets a $100 price…
5 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
3 ways to stop hackers, Amazon’s scam checker & AI flight price alerts (190, September 5, 2026)
Driver’s license scans exposed: More than 153 million U.S. and Canadian ID records were reportedly offered on the dark web . Freeze your credit and consider an IRS Identity Protection PIN. Make accounts harder to hack: Rich shared three simple ways to better protect your accounts , including unique passwords, two-factor authentication and Chrome Enhanced Protection. Translation tools for travel: Timekettle , AirPods and Pixel Buds can translate conversations, but a phone translation app may be easier in important situations. Tesla Cybercab goes driverless: David Moss rode Tesla’s…
30 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Save money on home internet, removing hidden PC malware & choosing the right TV antenna (189, August 29, 2026)
Rich talked about shopping around for high-speed internet and shared tools and tips to help you find a better plan, faster speeds or a lower price. Apple has set September 9 for its next big event, where we’re expecting to see the new iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Matthew is having issues with his Sonos speakers disappearing and not showing up in the Sonos app. Mike in the South Bay runs a small IT company and says he’s seeing fake invitation scams that can secretly install remote-access software on computers. He found that an app called Uninstalr…
22 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
My new favorite movie app, two-factor scams & a robot that draws your blood (188, August 22, 2026)
Meta faces landmark teen safety trial: Twenty-nine states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook young users while misleading parents about safety. Former Meta executive Arturo Behar testified that growth and engagement often took priority over child safety, while Meta denies wrongdoing. Pixel 11’s Rambler speeds up replies: Rich says the Pixel 11 Pro’s Rambler voice-to-text feature has made it much faster to respond to emails by turning spoken thoughts into clean, formatted text. I Like Movies app tracks what to watch: Rich recommends the clean, feature-packed…
16 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
How to spot and stop scams, Pixel 11 explained & my new restaurant search trick (187, August 15, 2026)
• Scam protection: Slow down, stop the conversation, and independently verify requests before sending money, sharing codes, or installing software. • Family code words: Set up a private family code word to help verify emergency calls that could use AI-cloned voices. • Calendar spam: Fake PayPal charges can appear as calendar events, so restrict invitations from unknown senders. • Saving old email: Use Gmail import or Thunderbird to save messages before an old email account is shut down. • OnePay legitimacy: OnePay appears legitimate, but always research customer…
8 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
Hotel Wi-Fi warning, delete your data for free & Ask YouTube’s hidden AI search (186, August 8, 2026)
03:04 — Hotel Wi-Fi attacks target travelers: Hackers linked to Russia are targeting hotel and conference Wi-Fi login systems and redirecting users to convincing fake update or security pages. Rich says public Wi-Fi is still usable, but never install software or enter authentication codes because a captive portal tells you to. Use cellular or a hotspot for sensitive activity. 10:04 — Wendy in Yorba Linda gets unwanted Chrome pop-ups: Her OnePlus 11 keeps opening game websites even after clearing Chrome data. Rich recommends removing unfamiliar or unused apps, checking Chrome…
1 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
How I got an Uber refund, should you lease an iPhone & the robot vacuum ban (Episode 185, August 1, 2026)
Rich talked about the pros and cons of Apple’s new iPhone leasing program. Rich ordered an Uber, and they charged him 66% more than the quote. All he did was ask them to review the root and fare calculation for accuracy and got a credit for the difference. Mickey writes in to ask if wireless charging on airplanes and at public charging stations could be a security risk. AI continues to hack real companies during security tests. The bottom line is you need to take cybersecurity seriously, no matter what, if it’s personal or for your small business. Julie in Riverside is looking…
25 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
Samsung foldables, the AI that broke free & the payments scammers love (184, July 25, 2026)
Rich talked about Samsung’s new foldables finally being a place where they are really good and polished, of course, right before Apple introduces something very similar. Carmen in Hollywood wants a cheaper alternative to her AT&T home phone line. Rich recommends Ooma, AT&T Home Phone Advanced, or checking with her cable provider for a lower-cost option. LG is cracking down on shady smart TV apps that secretly use your internet connection for other purposes. Andy Vaca, founder of GRYHAT Cybersecurity , explains OpenAI’s reported AI “hack” of Hugging Face may be better…
19 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
OnePlus exits the U.S., teen AI alerts & streaming settlement cash (183, July 18, 2026)
OnePlus is exiting the U.S. market. Richard from New Jersey is having issues getting audio from his Roku to his soundbar. Rich says it is most certainly the audio output settings. The iOS 27 public beta is here. Just be careful. I would not install on your primary phone. The final version will be out in September. Rick emails and asks for a way to watch over-the-air Dodgers games on his Android phone. Rich recommends the Tablo , a device that lets you stream local broadcast TV to your phone and other devices. Judy has a Samsung Galaxy S25 and says Chrome’s “Listen to this…
12 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
Meta’s AI image blunder, DuckDuckGo battles YouTube ads & simplifying an old iPhone (182, July 11, 2026)
Meta pulls controversial AI likeness feature: Meta briefly allowed its Muse Image generator to create images based on any public Instagram user’s photos without requiring permission. After criticism over consent, deepfakes, scams and unauthorized use, Meta removed the Instagram reference feature. Samsung Messages users move to Google Messages: Samsung’s discontinued messaging app may remain on phones because it was installed as a system app. Before clearing its data and cache, users should back up their texts with a tool such as SMS Backup & Restore and confirm everything appears…
4 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Location privacy wins, PlayStation ditches discs & AI gets personal (181, July 4, 2026)
The Supreme Court just handed down a major privacy ruling that affects the location data tech companies collect and store from your smartphone. Sony says they will stop making physical discs for games starting in January 2028. Rich mentioned the AP Stylebook . Rich mentioned downloading the official National Park app if you are traveling to a national park. Vince wants every website to appear in dark mode. Rich recommends the Dark Reader browser extension. Gregory Wieber, creator of the Apple Vision Pro app Vibescape , will discuss how immersive technology can help people connect with nature…
27 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Google’s privacy changes, the $25,000 Slate EV truck & scanning your old photos (180, June 27, 2026)
Rich says prices on tech products are going up. Apple raised prices this week on pretty much every product except the iPhone, and so did Microsoft on the Xbox. Rich talked about the new Slate electric pickup truck starting at $24,950. You customize it to make it your own. Prime Day shattered prices. Shoppers spent a record $26.4 billion online during those four days, according to Adobe Analytics. Rich has his list of recommended gadgets and the stuff you were actually buying from my links. Gary wants to bring his iPad in for a repair since he cracked the screen and wants to know how to erase…
20 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
My favorite apps, Toy Story 5’s tech warning & Prime Day deals (179, June 20, 2026)
Rich talked about his favorite apps he’s using right now. Chris in Orange County is looking for the most reliable live broadcast connection for sports coverage. Should he use cellular bonding or Starlink? Check out Rich’s Guide to Prime Day 2026 ! Bryan Bishop, creator of the Hooray for Baldywood newsletter, reviews Toy Story 5 and tells us whether Pixar still has the magic. Elaine wants to remove Google’s AI search summaries. Rich suggests adding -AI to searches or using the Bye Bye Google AI extension . Listener Jim recommends tapping the Web tab for traditional search…
14 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
Has Apple finally fixed Siri, Meta gets more personal & the fight over AI data centers (178, June 13, 2026)
Be sure to subscribe to the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about the biggest changes coming to iOS 27 and beyond, including Apple’s long-awaited Siri overhaul and other new features announced at WWDC 2026. Kim in Big Pine was having issues with a Samsung Galaxy A36 smartphone. Rich recommended making sure the phone is completely up to date, including Android system updates, Galaxy Store updates, app updates through the Google Play Store, and Google Play system updates. He also suggested resetting the phone’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings and using the Files by Google app to…
6 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
Are we moving too fast with AI, Google’s anti-scam calls & iPhone accessibility tools (177, June 6, 2026)
Be sure to subscribe to the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Alex in Northridge wants to know: Can you mirror your phone to a TV while sending the audio to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones? Dawn received a text about an Amazon product recall, but the link looked suspicious. Rich says Amazon has an official recalls page where you can check whether any items you’ve purchased have been recalled. Melody wonders if she can still create and open Word documents without paying for Microsoft 365. Rich says yes, recommending free alternatives like Google Docs and LibreOffice , or the free web version…
30 May 2026 · 1 hr 51 min
Roku’s new home screen, Meta subscriptions & AI phishing scams (176, May 30, 2026)
Be sure to subscribe to the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about the big changes to the Roku home screen. Rich mentioned to turn off Automatic Content Recognition: Settings > Privacy - Smart TV Experience > ACR Off Chelsea in Beaumont wants to know why Samsung Messages is moving to Google Messages and how to individualize text sounds for contacts. Rich says to enable Custom Notification Categories on Android for more control over alerts. Open Settings, tap Notifications, select Advanced settings, then turn on Manage notification categories for each app. You can also customize alerts…
24 May 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
Google’s massive AI search overhaul, $845K spoofing scam & duplicate photo tools (175, May 23, 2026)
• Google’s biggest Search overhaul in 25 years: Google unveiled a major AI-powered redesign of Search and Gemini at Google I/O, turning the search box into a multimodal assistant that can understand text, photos, video, and voice. Rich explained how AI is becoming more proactive, helping users summarize emails, organize tasks, and even recommend products from a simple photo. • AI avatars and deepfakes get eerily realistic: Rich tested Google’s new AI avatar tools that can generate lifelike videos and voice clones from a face scan and a few voice samples. While the…
16 May 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Android 17's coolest new tricks, your texts just got way more private & is AI really your friend? (174, May 16, 2026)
Be sure to subscribe to the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about some of the best new features coming to Android 17. Barbara asks about the app Rich mentioned for keeping track of TV shows. Rich recommends JustWatch , his personal go-to, with Reel Good as another solid option. Kara in Fallbrook called in to report that she loves the Epson WorkForce WF-110 mobile printer. Rich mentioned he likes his HP Smart Tank 5101 . Michael in Los Angeles called in trying to decide between a used M1 MacBook and a new MacBook Neo . iPhone to Android texts are finally getting end-to-end encryption.…
9 May 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
The AI travel site I can’t stop using, scammers spoof police numbers & ChatGPT emergency contacts (173, May 9, 2026)
Rich On Tech Episode 173 - May 9, 2026 Be sure to subscribe to the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Google unveils the Fitbit Air screenless fitness tracker. Rich helps Drew in Laguna Beach fix Chrome pop-ups by identifying them as notification spam and recommending you go to Chrome > Settings > Site settings > Notifications to remove any unrecognized sites Mindtrip Flights offers a new way to search for travel using natural language. Rich mentioned how an elderly man was scammed out of $25,000 through a phone spoofed phone call. Rich mentioned a good website called scamspotter.org to understand how…
2 May 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
Razr is back, promo code hacks that work & Windows security gets a boost (172, May 2, 2026)
Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more - plus interviews with industry experts - all in this weekly show. Rich talked about motorola’s launch event in Hollywood for new razr flip and foldable phones. Here’s the latest edition of the Rich On Tech Newsletter ! Bill in Los Angeles is worried about a virus on his iPhone. Rich explains it’s most likely notification spam, not an actual virus. To clean things up: clear your browser history, delete any apps you don’t recognize or no longer use, and head into Settings > Privacy &…
26 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
Best apps to organize bookmarks, iPhone accessibility tools & risks of grey market streaming boxes (Episode 171, April 25, 2026 - Best of)
• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra first impressions: The new Ultra keeps a familiar look but improves comfort with a lighter aluminum build, faster charging, and better low-light camera performance. AI features are everywhere, but the standout is a built-in privacy display that limits side-angle viewing. • AI-powered phone features expand: Samsung leans heavily on AI for photo editing, call screening, and “agentic” tasks like booking rides or ordering food. Some features feel early, but the direction is toward phones doing more actions on your behalf. • T-Mobile’s…
19 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
Seniors outsmarting smartphones, a new way to organize your links & the truth about AI audio recorders (Episode 170, April 18, 2026)
Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more - plus interviews with industry experts - all in this weekly show. Booking.com breach exposes traveler data. Watch out for phishing emails related to travel. The FBI figured out a way to access signal messages on an iPhone. If you want to keep your messages super secure, turn off message preview notifications. Google now has new apps for both Windows and Mac computers. Keith in Kansas is wondering if he should invest in a dedicated AI audio recorder like Plaud or Pocket. Rich mentioned he’s a fan of…
11 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Samsung Messages getting retired, new tool reveals what’s slowing your internet & Sonos makes a comeback (Episode 169, April 11, 2026)
Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime last year, a 26% increase from the year before. Investment scams, crypto scams, and phishing remain the most common ways criminals target victims. Samsung Messages is going away this summer. You’ll need to switch to Google Messages, which should make texting more secure and improve messaging between iPhone and Android. Susan in Orange County is heading to China. Rich recommends bringing a VPN , a portable power bank, messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram, and translation tools such as Google Translate, Apple Translate, or Gemini. For…
4 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Best ways to back up your digital life, ChatGPT comes to your car & Samsung adds blood pressure tracking (Episode 168, April 4, 2026)
Rich talked about the importance of backing up your phone, computer, photos and texts. Check out his guide here . Sophia in Westlake asks if an out-of-cloud storage email she received is legit. Helix CEO Alex Oberg on building a privacy-first digital ID layer to prove what’s real online in an era of AI fakes. Anthony in Palmdale asks how to call his wife by voice on Samsung, and Rich recommends using Bixby, Google Assistant, or Gemini. Rich in San Diego asks if Carbonite is a good backup service, and Rich says to compare it with Backblaze and iDrive. Karen in Los Angeles asks why…
28 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Stop AI training on your data, Samsung gets AirDrop & live captions for your phone (Episode 167, March 28, 2026)
The FCC is moving to ban Wi-Fi routers made by foreign companies - here’s what it means for the gear in your home. Netflix is raising prices again - here’s what you’ll be paying and when the changes kick in. Samsung Galaxy phones can now AirDrop files directly to iPhones, marking a major milestone in Android and Apple interoperability. Jason from Michigan lost access to his Meta account, and Rich walks him through two recovery options including the Meta recovery page and paying for Meta Verified . Most AI apps train on your data by default unless you opt out, and Rich walks…
21 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
iPhone’s hidden security update, CSUN assistive tech & scan your phone for spyware (166, March 21, 2026)
Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more - plus interviews with industry experts - all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question here . Rich said it’s important to keep your iPhone and Android updated with the latest security updates, especially in light of exploits like DarkSword. Download iVerify Basic to check iPhone (and Android ) for signs of spyware. Enable Lockdown Mode on iPhone if you’re really worried about your security. Aura confirmed a data breach affecting 900,000 records, but…

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TV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions. richontech.tv

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Typical length: 1 hr 49 min
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