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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 detailed new features coming soon to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence.Steve from Pittsburgh asked about eSIMs for international travel. Rich mentioned Airalo (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off), GigSky’s FREE 100 MB eSIM and Saily.Microsoft is delaying its AI Recall feature.Tony in Los Angeles is curious about the iPhone’s Live Voicemail.Sue in the Pacific Palisades is concerned Fall Detection on the Apple Watch isn’t working properly.Bret in Laamar, Colorado shares his Apple ID with his wife and now they get shared voicemails and call logs. Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Under APPS USING ICLOUD, tap Show All > Toggle Phone & FaceTime offSamsung Galaxy Watch FE launches June 24, 2024 for $199. An LTE version arrives in October.Rich detailed prominent changes are coming to Apple Watch, iPads, macOS computers, and Apple Vision Pro.TechCrunch listed the third-party apps that Apple is “sherlocking” with its own versions baked into operating systems.Alan in Santa Clarita is worried that a shared iCloud album is taking up too much storage space.Mike in Corona is concerned that software updates are changing the functionality of his apps.Journalists at Apple’s WWDC discuss the announcements that stand out most to them.Jerry in Rancho Santa Margarita is having issues with his iPhone 15 Pro Max.Dad Can’t Draw is a website that instantly creates custom coloring book pages for kids.Olivia in Huntington Beach needs to connect one mouse and keyboard to various computers and monitors. Rich mentioned a KVM Switch, Mouse Without Borders and ShareMouse.Hal in Simi Valley is having trouble preserving formatting when copying and pasting tables from a website.Jay in...

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A look at the announcements from WWDC 2022, including software updates to iPhone, Apple Watch and iPads. A look at new MacBook hardware. Listeners ask about how to backup an iMac computer; how to update the firmware on a JVC stereo; what security software is necessary on an HP computer; how and when to use a VPN; feedback on the Verizon loyalty discount and more.Follow Rich:RichOnTech.tviOS 16macOS VenturaNew MacBook AiriPadOS 16watchOS 9My KTLA Segments on WWDC:Announcement RoundupWhat it's like to be thereDevelopersVPN RecommendationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A visit to the new Amazon Style clothing store; Google merges Duo and Meet; Instagram adds AMBER Alerts; Sonos releases its own voice assistant; Verizon loyalty texts are real; Verizon offers self-service eSIM activation; a look at Sonder, which mixes aspects of Airbnb and hotels; Chipotle accepts Bitcoin.Listeners ask how to block ads on an Android phone; best cheap phone for watching movies and listening to music; is Aura identity insurance legit; labeling credit cards in case you lose them; what do to about registry issues on a slow PC; if the Fetch application is OK to use to get rewards.Follow Rich!richontech.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Researcher finds that DuckDuckGo gives Microsoft trackers a pass; the power of privacy.com one time use credit cards; Walmart expands its drone delivery service; Google Street View lets you go back in time; Apple set to enforce a new App Store rule; Microsoft has an easy web page builder called Power Pages.Listeners ask syncing social media accounts with contacts; how Spectrum Mobile compares to Verizon; how to back up a Mac computer before switching to a new one; best shared calendar; whether deleting a photo off the iPhone also deletes off iCloud.Follow Rich:richontech.tvPrivacy.comJust Delete MeContact PicsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Verizon hikes prices; how hackers get your password and how to protect yourself; Google unveils Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch; Amazon updates Fire 7 tablet; Apple lets apps charge more within reason; Wyze debuts Cam Plus Pro security subscription; Amazon Freevee launches on Apple TV; Uber Eats delivers food with autonomous cars.Listeners ask why Spectrum requires a 5G phone, which password manager to use, how to transfer custom ring tones to an iPhone, how iCloud photos work when deleting pictures, how to create a QR code and whether to use a VPN for online banking.Follow Rich!richontech.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Twitter tests an inner circle; Sonos launching voice assistant; tech giants work on password-less future; Facebook says no more Podcasts; Apple Music arrives on Roku; Google has helpful new travel tools; Amazon introduces virtual product placement; How to check the battery level of AirTags.Listeners ask about using an iPad to "listen" to printed documents, finding sports cards values, recovering photos from a locked iPhone, unlocking an iPhone while wearing a mask, if Verizon 5G home internet works with Vonage and mesh networks and getting rid of duplicate photos on the iPhone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Elon Musk buys Twitter; Apple launches self-service iPhone repair; Google lets you remove more personal information from search; Snap introduces a drone called Pixy; Charter and Comcast are working on a new streaming platform; Fidelity will let retirement employee accounts invest in Bitcoin; Amazon Fire TV Cube gets hearing aid support.Live callers are back with a variety of questions!Follow Rich!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Revisiting the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra; Netflix tanks after losing subscribers for the first time ever; Amazon launches a Prime buy button; Best Buy will pick up bulky e-waste for recycling; Chili's puts more robots to work in its restaurants.Listeners ask if it's better to use WiFi hotspots or a cellular signal; how to tell if an email Is a scam; if an iPhone needs anti-virus software; a recommendation for smart plugs.Follow RichRichOnTech.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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