Rich reviews the V-U2 show at the Sphere Las Vegas.

David in Fresno is getting pop-up notifications on his screen ever since he visited a certain website.

Verizon is buying Frontier for $20 billion in cash.

Verizon is also cutting Autopay discounts for customers on older plans.

Beware: Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise.

Google Photos has a new “Ask Photos” AI feature you can try out.

Stop reading the manual for your appliances and gadgets. Here’s how to use AI to help you instead.

Steve in San Diego is getting an error on Chrome that says his cache is full.

Instagram is adding comments to Stories.

Beverly is wondering if it’s safe to use WiFi at an Airbnb esp for things like banking.

Angela is wondering if Rich can recap his advice on maximizing travel rewards.

Roku is adding artwork inspired Backdrops as a screensaver and it looks like you can use your own Google Photos or uploaded photos, too.

Paul in Columbus is using a Fire TV cube and sometimes it pauses by itself.

🍎 The Apple Circle host Robert Rosenfeld discusses trending iPhone apps, upcoming Apple events, and his YouTube channel's coverage of the Apple ecosystem. Mentioned Trainwell App.

Deborah in Carson needs more WiFi hotspot than her plan allows. Rich mentioned Solis, Visible, portable hotspots and 5G Home Internet from Verizon or T-Mobile.

Gary is wondering if his Verizon phone would work on the AT&T network.

Maria is trying to set up parental controls on her son’s iPhone.

Android earthquake alerts are expanding to all 50 states.

🎙️ Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer discusses her tech career, Sunshine startup, and views on AI's future impact.

A new video camera security system can deploy smoke and pepper spray.

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Apple set a date for its next big event to unveil the iPhone 16 models.

California might approve a controversial AI Safety Bill.

ESPN launches a Where to Watch tool. Fubo has a similar Gamefinder tool for sports.

Jason in Texas says the battery in his 2019 MacBook won’t charge anymore.

📱 UCSF pediatrics professor Dr. Jason Nagata discusses recent school smartphone bans and their impact on student well-being.

Nenette in Los Angeles is wondering if she should get M2 or M3 chip.

Gloria in Oxnard, CA needs to convert files on a CD to audio. Rich mentioned Speechify and Listen Later. ElevenLabs is also great for text to speech and they have an app for iOS and Android.

Michael in Anaheim can’t hear notifications when his phone is connected to Bluetooth. Rich mentioned the Spoken Notifications app.

📱 Business Insider's Tech & Electronics Senior Reporter Antonio Villas-Boas compares mobile carriers Mint Mobile and Tello Mobile.

John in Moorpark is curious about an Apple Watch vs medical alert device.

Lonnie in Riverside has Google Maps on his iPhone and it won’t work.

LG says it will provide 5 years of OS updates for it’s smart TV’s.

Samsung says it will provide 7 years of OS updates for it’s smart TV’s.

Patty in Van Nuys is trying to get music off an old computer laden with viruses.

Rich mentioned his newsletter and the stretching app Bend.

🏈 TV Answer Man Phillip Swann guides listeners on selecting the ideal sports streaming service for their needs.

Rich mentioned how to block ads on Android instantly.

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Rich discussed some real life ways to use AI: to help you pick out wine on a menu, choose what to order based on dietary restrictions and even pick ingredients to cook with.

Android users in California can now add their ID or drivers license to Google Wallet. Apple Wallet support is coming soon.

Richard in New Jersey is wondering why the voice volume on his Sonos system is louder than the TV volume.

📺 Ashish Aggarwal introduces the JubileeTV, a streaming device designed to help seniors with remote assistance capabilities.

Mary in San Diego wants recommendations for a VPN.

Gary in San Antonio says his iPhone 15 Pro Max runs too hot.

Rich is reading the book The Anxious Generation and it’s an eye opening warning about the role tech plays in the lives of our kids.

Rich found a good way to find a highly rated nearby restaurant on Google Maps.

Richard in Menefee, CA is looking to replace his older LG phone. Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung S24 Ultra.

If you type “”:: into the iPhone’s App Library Search bar it will crash the phone. Don’t do it, you can see me do it here.

FlightAware says there’s been a security incident with user data.

Joel in Riverside wants to know if he can use AI to help him build his new website.

📖 Author Julio Vincent Gambuto discusses his book 'Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!', which offers strategies for reclaiming time and purpose in the digital age.

Spectrum TV customers can get Paramount+ Essential for free.

You can trade in old electronics for a Costco gift card. Also, check out Gizmogo.

Mark in Woodland Hills is looking for a simple video and audio editing program for PC. Rich mentioned Audacity, CapCut and Adobe Rush.

Ring has a new basic video doorbell with head to toe video and better battery life.

Waymo reached a milestone: 100,000 paid trips weekly.

Craig in Des Moines wants to know if his Skullcandy headphones are any good.

Rich also mentioned he likes the CMF Buds 2 and Sleepphones.

🚛 U.S. News vehicle editor Zach Doell provides an objective assessment of the Tesla Cybertruck.

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Rich discusses the new Pixel hardware from the latest Made By Google Event.

Here’s how to check if your SSN was involved in that massive data breach.

Links to freeze credit reports: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax

Ryan Montgomery, founder of cybersecurity firm Pentester. NPD Breach Check Tool

Mentioned: Bitdefender and ESET for anti-virus, iVPN and Mullvad for VPNs

Follow Ryan on Instagram for more cybersecurity info and tips

Eric in the I.E. asks there’s something similar to Pixel’s Call Notes feature for the iPhone. Apple is adding a call recording feature in iOS 18.

Samsung is bringing Circle to Search to select Galaxy A series smartphones.

Rich shares details on the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Maxx in Lake Worth, FL says you should consider freezing one more system from ChexSystems to avoid identify theft with bank accounts being opened in your name.

Mark in Woodland Hills is wondering if there’s a way to keep his phone cool while cycling outside. Rich mentioned the Phoozy phone case.

Fitbit Premium users will have access to some Peloton classes starting in September.

Rishi Chandra, Google Home, Shenaz Zack, Google Pixel and Sandeep Waraich, Pixel Wearables.

Melody in Carlsbad says random photos are showing up on her Mac computer.

Check the folder you’re using for your screensaver: Open System Preferences, Screen Saver, Photos and check the library or folder.

Elsa in Playa Del Rey wants to use DIRECTV Stream but it doesn’t work with Samsung.

Robert is trying to make his DIRECTV Genies tune to a certain sports game at a certain time.

California will soon let you add your Driver’s License and ID to Apple Wallet.

Max Tegmark of the Future of Life Institute will talk about the good and bad of AI.

Proton VPN now has a browser extension and it’s completely free.

There’s a new world record for most consoles hooked up to one TV: 444.

Dylan from St. Louis wrote in to say how much he likes the discount gift card website GCX, formerly Raise.

Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show.

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Topics Covered:
1. Google ruled an illegal monopoly
   - How to change default search engine on iPhone and Android
2. Troubleshooting Paramount+ on 2017 Samsung TV
3. Bandlab app for music creation on iPad
4. Flight tracking apps: Flighty and App in the Air
5. Cash App breach settlement
6. Running Windows on Mac computers
   - Boot Camp for Intel-based Macs
   - VMware Fusion Pro for Apple M Silicon chips
7. Samsung TV screen darkening issue
8. iPhone Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity problems
9. PointsYeah tool for travel planning with points
10. Google retiring Chromecast after 11 years
11. Roku launching new 24/7 free sports channel
12. Fitbit Ace LTE new features
13. Samsung stove recall
14. Google TV Streamer 4K as smart home hub
15. Disney raising streaming prices
16. Apple Watch life-saving stories
17. Aptera Motors solar electric car development

Guests:
- Bart Welch from PointsYeah
- Steve Fambro from Aptera Motors

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Rich discusses the latest trackers for iPhone, Android, Samsung and Moto Tag.

James in Pomona wants to buy a point-and-shoot camera. Rich recommends cross-referencing reviews at DPReview and Wirecutter to find something in your budget and check out the top sellers on Amazon.

Here’s how to free up space fast on your iPhone or Android.

Steven is wondering how to manually “teach” his Tesla so the self-driving gets better.

Ford is letting Mustang Mach-E EV drivers unlock extra torque with a $1000 in-app purchase.

Robert in Michigan says as a blind user, iPhone with Voiceover has been very helpful.

No one is more excited about iOS 18 than Google because it will bridge the Android - iPhone messaging divide.

Whistle Out says people are wasting money by not switching to an MVNO.

Carmen needs to free up space on Google Storage to continue using Google Docs. Rich says to visit one.google.com and use the tools to free up storage space.

Here’s a hack to use ChatGPT to digitize your handwritten notes.

Gary in Laguna Niguel wants to know which MVNO’s run on Verizon’s network. Rich mentioned Visible, Total, MobileX, Xfinity, Spectrum, Red Pocket and US Mobile.

Peter Moore, a former gaming industry executive, explains how the Apple Watch saved his life.

Tom in San Diego needs a cellular security camera. Rich mentioned Eufy, Reolink, and Arlo.

Fabrice is Newport Beach is wondering why he has three different browsers on his computer.

Michele's company wants her to install a GPS tracking app on her phone and she’s worried.

Ohio residents can now add their driver’s license to Apple Wallet, making it the fifth state to do so.

Gary wonders if there’s an easier way for his active grandson to monitor his blood glucose levels.

Google’s AI photo editing tools are now available to anyone with an iPhone or Android.

Ken Coleman, a work expert, discusses AI's impact on the job industry and how to best prepare for changes.

Friend is an AI companion necklace that will be launching next year.

T-Mobile has a Friday Night 5G Lights competition where a small town school can get some big football field upgrades.

John wants to know if there’s a way his museum can easily accept digital payments. Rich recommends checking out Venmo and PayPal QR codes and Square tap to pay.

Mary needs a portable battery pack for her cross-country trip. Rich recommends a Jackery Portable Power Station.

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Rich discussed how to prepare your phone for international travel so that you can travel like a local and avoid roaming charges.

Mario from Riverside asked why photos and videos he takes on the iPhone aren’t always compatible with other media players. Rich recommended changing Settings > Camera > Formats to Most Compatible and downloading VLC.

Steve Tcherchian, cybersecurity expert with XYPRO.com, discusses lessons learned from the CrowdStrike incident.

Diane in Pineland, TX asks how to send photos from iPhone to Android. Rich mentioned LocalSend and Snapdrop.

Meta unveils a fun new way to generate AI selfies with a feature called “Imagine Me.”

Joe asks about the Ticketmaster breach and if he should take advantage of the

Mark in Winnetka asks about a phone with an E-Ink Display (BOOX Palma) and how to edit videos on his phone. Rich likes CapCut, Splice and Captions.

Nenette in Glendale wants to know how to get rid of her info on Google. Rich recommends signing up for Results about you or using a data deletion service like DeleteMe, Incogni or Mozilla Monitor.

Nirave Gondhia, Founder of House of Tech, will give his impressions about Samsung’s latest devices including their foldables, watches and ring.

Elizabeth in Rancho Mirage needs help buying a laptop. Rich mentioned the MacBook Air at Walmart and this guide.

Apple Maps is now available on the web in beta.

Jim in Portland, Oregon is wondering how to find the best cell service provider for his phone. Check RootMetrics, FCC Map, CoverageMap, OpenSignal

If you get an email about your Social Security Login changing, it’s probably not a scam. But still be careful.

A cybersecurity training firm was tricked into hiring a fake remote employee.

OpenAI is now testing SearchGPT.

Jefferson Graham of PhotoWalks TV will discuss the latest third-party apps for upgrading smartphone photo and video capture. Mentioned: Final Cut Camera, Kino, Blackmagic Camera, Luminar and Radiant Digital Imaging.

Don’t get scammed when buying a house.

Sonos is aware of all of the issues with its new app and is working to improve them.

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Rich recapped the major IT meltdown.

Cameron in Huntington Beach, CA is having issues with YouTube App on his iPhone.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 was a success.

John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, will join to talk about the major IT outage.

Dawn in Tuscon, AZ has a question about connecting to the USB on her computer. Rich says she needs a USB C to A adapter.

Chris in Rancho Cucamonga can’t connect to WiFi Calling on his work’s WiFi network.

Redbox is shutting down its DVD kiosks and streaming service.

Target is the latest retailer to stop accepting checks. Do you still write them?

Leslie in Laguna Beach is having trouble accessing her banking app on her mobile phone.

Zac Hall, 9to5Mac Editor-at-Large, will join to talk about iOS 18 Public Beta.

Tim in Moorpark is running for President but has an issue with his honey jar labels.

Apple has a new HomePod Mini in Midnight color.

TinyPod is a way to transform an Apple Watch into a minimalist communication device.

Samsung is pausing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments due to a quality control issue.

James in Los Angeles is looking for a way to protect his copyrighted photos that he posts online. Rich recommends watermarking with Canva or an app, or uploading to a service like SmugMug that will do it automatically. Also, follow Jefferson Graham at PhotoWalks.

Microsoft Designer is a Canva alternative now available for iOS and Android.

Debra wonders if she can replace her cable company “landline” with Ooma.

Jared Newman of Advisorator will join to talk about his latest cord-cutting guide.

College students can get 50% off an HBO Max streaming subscription.

Handy website: https://www.siriuserguide.com/

Google shows off new Pixel 9 devices a bit early.

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Rich recaps Samsung Unpacked Paris.

Rich talks to media and creators, including Bob O’Donnell, Rebecca Iassaics, Parker Burton, Enobong Etteh and Lance Ulanoff at Samsung Unpacked in Paris to get their take on the announcements

Sally is wondering how to deal with roaming in China and getting her apps to work. VPN info, eSIM info.

AT&T says a massive data breach got customer call records. Check to see if your account was impacted here.

Surfshark has a new service called Alternative Number, which can help protect your real phone number.

Dori in Westlake Village is curious if the Samsung Ring can be worn on a toe. oura says no.

Mark in Woodland Hills wants a WiFi-based phone line. Mentioned Ooma and MagicJack.

The FTC and partners find that apps and websites use a lot of dark patterns to get us to subscribe and give up more personal information than we need to.

Microsoft is raising prices for its Xbox Game Pass subscription.

Shopping Expert Trae Bodge shares smart tips to maximize this year’s Amazon Prime Day.

Mentioned: Yahoo Shopping, Google Shopping, Coupon Cabin, CamelCamelCamel

Here’s my page with Amazon Prime Day tips, tricks, and deals that I like.

Sue wants a smartphone that’s good for her dad, who is nearly blind. Rich mentioned the blindshell.

Google is making its Dark Web Monitoring service available to all for free. Start with the Results about you, and the dark web feature will come later this month.

Rich had his first RCS text message conversation and says it will greatly improve messaging between iPhones and Androids.

Clark from Lancaster is looking for tips on improving his WiFi. Rich mentioned ensuring the router is out in the open and not near any interfering electronics. Also, try a WiFi Analyzer app.

Spectrum is raising prices on TV and internet.

Willem Van de Mierop, co-founder of the Oko App, which helps the visually impaired safely cross streets.

Apple and Google launch tool that lets you directly copy your Google Photos to iCloud.

Google Maps now has a speedometer on the iOS app, five years after Android.

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