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  • Nothing Phone 3, lock your number & Chuck E. Cheese grows up (128, July 6, 2025)

    Nothing Phone 3, lock your number & Chuck E. Cheese grows up (128, July 6, 2025)
    Jul 5 2025
    Rich talks about his trip to London for the launch of the Nothing Phone 3 and the Nothing headphones. Cheryl in Oregon asks what she needs to record and edit videos for social media. Rich visits the NENA 911 conference to explore cutting-edge technology designed to get help to you faster and save more lives. Mentioned: Smart911.com Dave wants to get rid of his landline but keep the number. Rich says check out NumberBarn.com AT&T launches wireless account lock feature so scam artists can’t take over your phone number. Frank wants to keep his alarm system, but needs a phone line and wonders if MagicJack would work. Rich also recommended Ooma. Apps to download: Rotten Tomatoes, Hello Weather and Weather by Tomorrow. Selim Benayat, Nothing’s AI & Services Product Lead, will explain how the company is reimagining smartphone interaction through software and AI. Vera wants a printer that has a USB port for printing directly. Rich’s pick is a Brother MFC. Kevin in Colorado is looking for a GPS unit to track his trailer. Mentioned: LandAirSea and Tracki Randy wants a good phone that takes great quality pictures. Rich recommends the Pixel 9a and the iPhone 16e. The caller wants to digitize old mini DV videos, Rich recommended Elgato and Roxio. Luis in Pico Rivera wants a digital audio recorder. Rich suggests several options: if you have a smartphone, try the Plaud AI. For dedicated devices, check out the Zoom H1, a popular $30 off-brand recorder on Amazon, or a more premium Sony model. Chuck E. Cheese is starting a retro arcade aimed at adults and kids alike. Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at TrueTrae.com, will share tips to help you get the best deals this Prime Day. Rich mentioned he’s using Shopback to get $1 back on each Amazon order. [referral link] 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. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on affiliates nationwide 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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Life-saving smartphone tips, Windows 10 extension & privacy-first phone made in USA (127, June 28, 2025)

    Life-saving smartphone tips, Windows 10 extension & privacy-first phone made in USA (127, June 28, 2025)
    Jun 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 the ways to update your emergency settings on the iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel smartphones. Microsoft is changing the blue screen of death. Rick in Thousand Oaks wants to know the best way to scan or file digital statements. Microsoft is giving users three ways to extend security updates on Windows 10 for an additional year. Paul in Thousand Oaks called in to give his review of the Kindle Colorsoft. Jim in Arizona asks how to take notes on the go in his car? Rich recommended Whisper Memos and Email Me. Anker is recalling 5 power banks over battery safety risks. Naomi is having issues with your Yahoo mail. Rich suggests checking to see if you're out of storage. Samsung will unveil its next foldable phones on July 9th at an event in Brooklyn. Spectrum is raising internet and TV prices. Mark Yarm, Executive Features Editor at PCMag, will share what Americans really think about tech etiquette — from device snooping to ChatGPT texts. Susie in Temecula wants to know how to stay connected to the internet in her 5th wheel. Hertz is using AI to scan car rental returns for scratches. SparkKitty malware steals photos from iOS and Android devices. Be careful with permissions. Paul asks which Hisense TV I have. It’s the U8. A caller from Winchester asks why her CarPlay is no longer working after upgrading to the new iPhone. Rich says to swap out the USB-A to USB-C cable. Here are two options from Beats and Amazon. Techspot has a great list of essential apps to install on your Windows or Mac computer. Rich mentioned BCUninstaller. Listener James has a suggestion for the caller having issues with large fonts in Outlook - launch it in safe mode by typing outlook.exe /safe into the Start box and see if the issue persists. If it doesn’t reset Outlook to defaults. You can now listen to iHeartRadio on Meta Smart Glasses. Rich also mentioned the smart glasses with ChatGPT he saw in Mexico called GetD. Todd Weaver, founder and CEO of Purism, will explain how his company is building privacy-first tech products that put users—not advertisers—in control. 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. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on affiliates nationwide 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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Massive password breach, Amazon Prime Day tips & digital detox for kids (125, June 21, 2025)

    Massive password breach, Amazon Prime Day tips & digital detox for kids (125, June 21, 2025)
    Jun 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 uses daily to stay powered, connected, and organized. Oscar in Winchester, California asked how to uninstall Outlook from his Windows PC. If that’s not working, try a third party uninstaller like Revo Uninstaller. If you subscribe to YouTube TV, you might be eligible for a $10 monthly discount. Karina in Las Vegas asked how to free up space on her phone without losing videos — Rich suggested uploading them to a cloud service like pCloud or OneDrive to keep them accessible. Rich explained what you need to know about the massive password breach. Cybernews Password Leak Checker Bill in Fullerton asked about upgrading his PC to Windows 11 — Rich explained how to do it on unsupported hardware without replacing internal components. Rich shared his Amazon Prime Day tips - put the stuff you want in your cart now and watch for price drops. Rich mentioned a portable carbon monoxide detector he tested on his recent trip to Mexico. Lorna is having an issue with a printhead cleaning error. Adrian Li Mow Ching, CEO of Clicks, joins to talk about their breakout keyboard case and big new deal with Best Buy. Daisy in Menifee wrote in about WiFi problems on her Chromebook — Rich recommends doing a Powerwash to reset it and start fresh. Sherry in Orange County wants to step down as a Facebook page admin — Rich explained how to add a new admin first, then safely remove herself. WhatsApp is introducing ads into the Updates tab but messages remain private and end‑to‑end encrypted. If you have a Samsung TV or monitor, you might be able to claim two free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Tom in Orcutt, California asked what specs to look for in a new computer. Also, check out this cheat sheet. Molly DeFrank joins Rich to talk about helping families take control of screen time. She’s the author of “Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids” and shares practical tips to reset your kid’s relationship with tech. 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. How to Listen: 🎙️ Live on KFI AM 640 – Los Angeles, Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️ Rebroadcast on 710 WOR – New York City, Sundays from 8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻 Syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide 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. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
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