Rich On Tech

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

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  • Satellite Phone Connectivity, Apple’s Account Migration & Digital Estate Planning

    Satellite Phone Connectivity, Apple’s Account Migration & Digital Estate Planning
    Feb 16 2025
    Rich explains the current state of satellite connectivity on mobile phones. Sign up for the T-Mobile Beta Test [here]. Watch Verizon’s commercial [here]. You can now download the Apple TV app for Android phones and tablets for access to Apple TV+ streaming and MLS. Allison in Newport Beach says her business Instagram account was taken down due to violations she knows aren’t true. Rich says she can try appealing through the Meta Verified program. ✈️ Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, shares expert travel tips, money-saving tricks & the best websites from his new book How to Win at Travel! Gary in Laguna Niguel wants fitness tracking but not necessarily a smartwatch. Daisy in Homeland, CA asks how to learn about AI. Rich says to use AI chatbots, watch YouTube videos, subscribe to the WonderTools newsletter, and check out free classes on sites like Khan Academy and community colleges. TikTok is officially back in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Apple is teasing a new product reveal on Feb 19, and everyone expects it to be a new iPhone SE. Taren in Tennessee loves to read and wants to know if she should get a Kindle or an iPad. An app called Death Clock aims to predict the day you’ll die (and how) using AI and a questionnaire about your health and lifestyle. 🖥️ J.D. Biersdorfer from The New York Times explains how to manage your digital estate—what happens to your social media and online accounts when you're gone. Laura in Rancho Mission Viejo is wondering how to turn off notifications for a shared Google Calendar. Rich says to go to Google Calendar > Settings > Select the shared calendar > Adjust or disable event notifications. Rich added that if an event is automatically created by Gmail, you need to copy it to a shared calendar so others can view it. Mary in Topanga, CA wants a way for her 100-year-old mom in assisted living to watch TV with always-on captions since she forgets to charge her hearing aids. Rich suggests enabling closed captions on the Samsung TV, though some models may require reactivation after turning off. For a simpler, always-on solution, he recommends the Jubilee TV system, which provides built-in captions on all content. Earl in Whittier is asking which security cameras work well with Starlink. Rich recommends Wyze, Ring, Blink, Eufy, and Kangaroo as good options. Super Bowl streaming hit a new record of 14.5 million viewers in 2025, with Tubi alone reaching 13.6 million. Sabre is discontinuing the TripCase app on April 1, 2025. Rich suggests alternatives like TripIt, Tripsy, and his favorite, AwardWallet. For flight tracking, he recommends Flighty. 💪 Bruce Pechman, The Muscleman of Technology, flexes his expertise on the latest in tech and fitness! Here are the gadgets he mentioned! Apple now lets you migrate purchases from a secondary account to a primary account. YouTube turns 20 years old—did you know it originally started as a dating site? Rich On Tech Episode 109 - February 15, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 h et 45 min
  • Amazon’s AI Alexa, Apple Invites & Microsoft’s Free App to Speed Up Your PC

    Amazon’s AI Alexa, Apple Invites & Microsoft’s Free App to Speed Up Your PC
    Feb 9 2025
    Rich says Amazon will unveil a new AI-powered Alexa at an event in New York City on February 26. Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new invite app. You’ll need an iCloud+ subscription and an iPhone to send invites, but anyone can RSVP—even non-Apple users. Diana asks for an app to repurpose an old phone. Rich recommends Alfred Camera for easy live monitoring and motion detection. Did you know Microsoft has a free app called PC Manager? It helps clean and optimize your system. Just be sure to download the official version to avoid imitators. Rich’s mom stopped by to talk NYC, New Jersey, and share some advice for his show. Mark asks if he needs a subscription to run his Orbi mesh network. Rich says no—it works without one, but some features (like security and parental controls) require a paid plan. According to Chris Hoffmann of the Windows Intelligence newsletter, Windscribe and Proton VPN are two great free VPN options. Katie wants a simple, free website to merge two wedding songs into one clip. Rich recommends Audiomass—a free, easy-to-use online audio editor. Skip from Aurora asks which headphones are best for flying and if he needs an adapter. Rich recommends Sony, Bose, and Sonos Ace for noise cancellation and comfort. For in-flight entertainment, the AirFly adapter lets you use Bluetooth headphones with the plane’s audio system. Researchers have discovered security vulnerabilities in the DeepSeek iOS app—raising concerns about user data and privacy. Adam asks if he should replace a flash drive that gave him an error message. Rich says yes—once a drive shows errors, it’s unreliable and could fail completely. Backup important files and get a new one. Google Maps celebrates 20 years of navigation, real-time traffic, and Street View. 📱 Joanna Stern, Personal Tech Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, discusses the latest in technology! Ron in Palm Springs says Word is proofreading everything in Spanish. Rich suggests checking the language settings under Review > Language > Set Proofing Language to switch back to English. iPhone 7 owners who filed a class action claim for “Loop Disease” are receiving payments up to $349. Want a free office suite? LibreOffice has a new update with a polished UI and better compatibility with Microsoft documents. Rick in West Hills asks if he should pay for more iCloud storage or move photos to his computer. Rich also mentioned the Amazon Photos app with unlimited storage for Prime members. Finally! Truecaller now offers real-time caller ID and spam blocking on iPhone—but you’ll need a paid subscription to use it. Rosebud is a powerful AI-driven journaling app that learns about you and provides insights into your life over time. Kathy in Pittsburgh wants to replace her aging Windows 8 PC with a tablet—but not an iPad. Rich suggests the Samsung Tab S9. 📱 YouTuber Jimmy Is Promo shares top-notch tips, tricks, and reviews for Samsung users. Rich is loving the new Opera Air web browser with its fresh look, break reminders, and background beats to help you focus or stay creative. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 h et 48 min
  • DeepSeek AI, Streaming the Big Game & Cell Plan Savings

    DeepSeek AI, Streaming the Big Game & Cell Plan Savings
    Feb 1 2025
    Rich explained what DeepSeek is and why it disrupted the AI industry. Toni in the Inland Empire asks about the difference between following someone and adding them as a friend on Facebook. Jeff in Anaheim bought an Amazon Astro robot, and it stopped working. Amazon Music Unlimited is raising prices by at least $1 a month. Katie in Garden Grove is wondering about using an eSIM or regular SIM in Japan. Rich mentioned Airalo, use code RICH5375 for a few dollars off. Lisa asks about the BeaconLink feature on OnePlus 13 phones. Susan in San Diego wants to know if there’s something better than the Oura Ring. Rich mentioned checking out the Samsung Galaxy Ring (Android), RingConn, and Amazfit. Rich talked about the high-tech, all-electric Pebble Flow RV. Lou in Arizona is wondering if the system update messages he’s seeing on his Pixel 7 are legit. Rich warned about a “Chrome Update” scam targeting Wordpress websites. The Pebble smartwatch is making a comeback. Michelle writes in asking if Apple is really enabling AI by default in the last update. Rich says yes, but you can turn it off easily. Pat from Sherman Oaks asks if there’s a good website to chart a trip on a map. Rich recommends Roadtrippers. 📱 Cell phone plan reviewer Stetson Doggett will explain the latest offerings from carriers big and small – and how to save money while staying connected! His Favs: US Mobile $25, Visible $45, Boost Mobile Infinite $65, Mobile X and US Mobile $10 plan. There’s a new Apple Watch settlement for early models with swollen batteries. Details here. Lynn in Murrieta is wondering how easy it is to switch to an MVNO. Michael in Kentucky asks if the Cartable Pro Max he saw advertised on social media is any good. Luis asks for a recommendation on a digital business card app. Rich says Popl and HiHello are two of his favs. 🎥 Phillip Swann, the TV Answer Man, joins me to break down the latest streaming services and what to expect for Super Bowl coverage. You’ll be able to watch the Super Bowl on Tubi in 4K, but remember you need to register with your email first! Helpful website to spot scams instantly – Scam AI. Helpful website for quick, browser-based tools – Browserling’s Online Tools. Google adds a new Block Breaker game – just search “Block Breaker.” Rich mentioned the App Letterboxd and the movie Saturday Night. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more, along with interviews in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question here. Listen LIVE from 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App. Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 h et 45 min

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