Rich On Tech
TV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions. richontech.tv
Episodes
Rich discusses major antitrust cases against Meta and Google—and what they could mean for the future of Big Tech.
Richard in Bell, California asks why his PayPal transaction won’t go through on a website.
Dennis in San Dimas is looking for a NAS drive that works with both Windows PCs and Macs. Rich mentioned brands like Synology or QNAP.
Nintendo Switch pre-orders begin April 24—prices for...
Rich shares tips for avoiding pricey roaming charges when traveling abroad.
The AirFly Pro 2 lets you use your Bluetooth headphones with in-flight screens. A simple adapter that makes travel more comfortable.
Lynn in Murrieta is asking why AT&T is ending email-to-text. The service shuts down in June because presumably not many people are using the feature anymore.
Rich shared how a cybersecurity expert got tricked by a phishing scam. A reminder that we’re often the last line of defense.
Susan in Santa Monica is helping a friend buy a laptop and wants to know what matters most.
Facebook is bringing back a feed that only shows posts from your friends. The new tab puts the focus back on real connections.
Emma in San Bernardino needs last-minute airfare. Rich recommends checking&...
Rich On Tech Episode 114 - March 22, 2025
Rich takes a trip down memory lane to talk about some of his personal gadget milestones over the years.
David in San Francisco asks how to get good audio on a plane. Rich recommends AirFly and noise cancelling headphones.
Bob in Garden City Michigan wants to know how to tape a phone call on his iPhone. Rich says iOS 18 has call recording feature built in (so does Pixel a...
Rich discusses how transcription tools powered by AI are making it simple to turn speech into text, whether in real-time or from recorded audio.
Products & Services Mentioned: Pixel Recorder, Samsung Voice Recorder, iPhone Voice Memos, MacWhisper, Vibe Transcribe, Whisper Web, Voice Notes, Whisper Memos, PLAUD Note, PLAUD Pin, Wispr Flow
Dave in Long Beach says his iTu...
Apple’s latest product upgrades include the iPad Air M3, the 12th-gen iPad, and the MacBook Air M4 in a sleek new Sky Blue finish.
Tony asked about a good app for playing local files on his computer, with recommendations for reliable and feature-rich media players. Rich says YouTube Music cloud, Samsung Music, listeners recommend doubleTwist, Pulsar.
If you want to thwart phone cal...
Rich gives a recap of the Amazon Alexa+ event in NYC, covering the major AI-powered upgrades, new features, and whether the $20/month subscription is worth it.
Microsoft is shutting down Skype on May 5, 2025, urging users to switch to Microsoft Teams for continued service.
Jeff in Tulsa asks how to get started with his password manager.
Jose wants to know if the Ryoko portable WiFi hotspot&nb...
Rich discussed the new iPhone 16e and its features, offering impressive value at a starting price of $599.
Wayne in Irvine had his Instagram and Facebook accounts hacked. Rich recommends visiting facebook.com/hacked to recover the account or signing up for Meta Verified for direct support. Also, secure your accounts with strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor ...
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 ...
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 mo...
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 i...
Rich gives his initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.
Freddy in Yonkers is looking for a way to rip audio off CDs. Rich mentioned Exact Audio Copy.
Drew in Sherman Oaks is looking for a way to free up storage on on his iPad without deleting his photos from iCloud. Rich recommends the “Optimize Storage” feature.
Delete Desk is a handy website with a database of easy deletion instructions for over 10,0...
Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show.
Listen LIVE from 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide.
Rich talked about the tech to have on hand in an emergency situation.
Valerie is struggling to figure out what music service she wants to commit to.
Rich mentioned apps helpful to keep up with Wildfire activity near your hom...
Rich gave an update on the Wildfire situation in Los Angeles, and talked about balancing CES coverage with the fires happening back home.
Raul in Arcadia asked about portable batteries. Rich mentioned Jackery, Goal Zero, EcoFlow’s Solar Hat and Anker.
🔥 Nick Russell, VP of Operations at Watch Duty, will share how the app is helping communities stay informed during the LA County fires.
Rich talks about the Apple eavesdropping settlement.
Here’s how to adjust the privacy settings on your smart devices like Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa.
Joe in Riverside wants to know if the LG M4 OLED TV will go on sale in the U.S.
Samsung’s $60 Galaxy Fit3 goes on sale in the U.S. on January 9.
🌄 Kai Twanmoh shares expert tips on exploring the outdoors with AllTrails—perfec...
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 feat...
Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show.
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 Calif...
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 fra...
Rich DeMuro brings you the latest in tech news, tips, gadget reviews, and interviews on Rich On Tech.
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Rich On Tech 98 - November 16, 2024
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.
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