Rich On Tech

Rich shared his Favorite Apps of 2024.

Diane wants to be able to access her home WiFi from other places. Rich mentioned a startup called CleverFi that’s working on something like this.

Spencer in Charlotte wants to force a Windows 11 installation. Mentioned: help page

ChatGPT now has an 800 number to call to talk to their AI chatbot.

ChatGPT has opened its real-time web search feature to all users.

Lito asks where is the promised Instagram recommendations reset? Look for it under Profile > Menu > Content Preferences

Amazon Fire TV has added accessibility features, including Dual Audio and expanded hearing aid compatibility.

Kirk in Llano, CA needs help retrieving JPEG’s from his Google Account, which he can’t access. Mentioned: Google Account Recovery

Daniel in Granada Hills says he’s thankful for SlickDeals.

📱 Marsha Collier, author of Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies, will join to share tips from her new book, including tools like Reading Mode to make life easier for Android users.

An emailer asks how to lock the camera on the iPhone so it can’t be activated remotely. Rich doesn’t know a way to do this but you can manage access by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera and turning off access for any or all apps. Pixel lets you turn off the camera access systemwide.

Monica asks if AI can write her will.

Craig writes in and asks how to watch Alaska the Last Frontier for under $10 a month because he doesn’t want to pay $100 for cable. Rich mentioned searching Google to see where it’s streaming and Reel Good and Just Watch apps.

Mark in LA wants to know if the translating earbuds are any good.

Rich tried a massage from a robot.

🧠 Mind over Tech founder Jonathan Garner explains how to develop a healthier relationship with technology while maximizing its benefits in our professional lives. Book: Your Best Digital Life

David wrote in to share a helpful cross-platform app called LocalSend, which lets you exchange files across devices on the same network. Rich mentioned PairDrop.net, which is similar and web-based.

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Rich talked about all the AI improvements on the iPhone thanks to iOS 18.2.

Santa has arrived on ChatGPT.

Dennis in Pasadena is having issues with printing from his iPad using WiFi.

LG is no longer making Blu-Ray players.

🚍 Jared Schnader, Senior Bus Director at CALSTART, will talk about California's first electric road charging system and the electrification of UCLA’s BruinBus fleet.

Jamie from Tampa is wondering how to save money on streaming services.

Rich mentioned The Streamable Matchmaker tool.

YouTube TV raised prices but you can try this hack to keep your price the same over the next few months.

Spectrum is now bundling Max streaming with it’s TV Select package.

Google Deep Research AI can now surf the web and compile reports for you.

Here’s the report it compiled when I asked about UFOs.

Jamie in Tampa asks how to save videos he sees on the internet. Rich mentioned Cobolt.

Jerry in Palos Verdes is wondering why the Cox Contour app won’t work on his iPad.

🔍 Cybersecurity expert Perry Carpenter shares insights from his book about protecting ourselves against AI-generated deceptions and deepfakes.

David in Whittier wants a security camera that doesn’t stream 24/7 so he doesn’t use all of his Starlink data. Rich mentioned Blink, Wyze and Kangaroo.

Sandy in Huntington Beach isn’t getting a good cellular signal in her home with her new phone.

Mark in Woodland Hills is wondering if there is such a thing as a virtual credit card. Rich mentioned Privacy.com or see if your card issuer offers them.

📱 Miami parents Natalia Daniel and Oded Pelled discuss Firsties, their new app for privately capturing and organizing children's milestone moments.

Rich mentioned Monarch Money as a good replacement for Mint, but it has an annual fee.

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Rich discussed the various types of encryption and why secure communication matters—even if you feel like you have "nothing to hide."

Elena in Berkley says her Mint Mobile slows down after two weeks. Rich said to monitor speeds with an app called Meteor.

Bitcoin crossed $100,000 for the first time.

💡 Coinbase CSO Philip Martin will share expert tips on avoiding online scams, protecting digital assets, and fighting back against fraud.

MyHeritage app has a new feature called LiveMemory which uses AI to turn old photos into short video clips.

Michelle in Glendale is curious if Yahoo Mail’s paid support options are worth it.

Amazon’s “Thank My Driver” promotion is running again for the holidays.

Rich talked about the Intuit Dome and all the tech requirements for entry.

Kathy in Linwood has an eye condition and is trying to convince her insurance company to cover the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.

Walmart completed it’s 2.3 billion dollar acquisition of VIZIO.

Dustin in Hermosa Beach wonders if he can get better streaming connectivity using Starlink.

📧 Yahoo Mail's General Manager Rob Gelick outlines new AI features designed to simplify email management and organization.

Peter in San Diego has the Samsung Note 9 and loves the SD card, but it’s no longer getting updates. Rich mentioned the CMF Phone, which still has a card slot.

Tesla has launched an official Apple Watch app as part of their 2024 Holiday Update.

Google Maps now has Waze incident reports.

If you have Verizon, try looking for a $10 monthly loyalty discount in their app,.

🏠 The Verge's smart home expert Jennifer Pattison Tuohy discusses Matter, the new universal standard for connected devices.

Rich tried on Hearview AI Subtitle Glasses, which provide closed captioning for real time conversations.

Redfin lets you add holiday decorations to your home listing.

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Rich talked about the technical issues plaguing the Netflix livestream of the Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight.

Bluesky is suddenly a popular alternative to X. Find me here.

Bitcoin reached a new high of $90,000.

Marcello in Golita wants help recoving a forgotten Bitcoin account. Mentioned: CryptoAssetRecovery and KeyChainX

Google has a standalone Gemini AI app for iPhone.

Mark in Los Angeles is curious about iMac vs Mac Mini and what monitor to get. Episode mentioned.

Kent in Huntington Beach is trying to download iOS 18 but doesn’t have enough space.

Mentioned: Apple gives you temporary iCloud storage to move to a new phone.

For the fifth time in six years, the most common password is 123456.

Paul in Columbus, Ohio is wondering how to reset a computer to donate it. Windows 8, 10 & 11. Mentioned: shredOS, KillDisk, DBAN and Chrome OS Flex.

Bryan in San Diego is looking for an app that automatically edits video footage. Mentioned: Go Pro Quik, Magisto, CapCut and Splice.

Amazon Black Friday sales run November 21 to December 2.

Amazon Haul is the company’s answer to Temu, with all products under $20.

👨‍👦 Former USA TODAY tech columnist and current AARP Tech Editor Ed Baig shares solutions for helping aging parents resolve their technology challenges.

Mentioned: Windows Quick Assist.

Rich talked about how much he loves Aura frames, esp as a holiday gift.

The voice of “You’ve Got Mail” passed away at 74.

Julie in Downey wants to know about an iPad for the holidays. Mentioned: Google Shopping, Yahoo Shopping, PayPal Honey.

Mentioned for refurbished goods: Gizmogo, Back Market, TipTop

Rich talked about the apps for anxious fliers. Mentioned: Ask the Pilot book.

🎓 Turnitin CPO Annie Chechitelli discusses the impact of AI on education.

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