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TV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions.

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  • Sony hands off TVs to TCL, TikTok stays & keeping Android safe from malware (158, January 24, 2026)

    Sony hands off TVs to TCL, TikTok stays & keeping Android safe from malware (158, January 24, 2026)
    Jan 25 2026
    Rich talked about how it’s the end of an era for Sony TVs. They will soon be manufactured by TCL under the Bravia name. Rich talked about how TikTok has a new lease on life with a deal to stay in the U.S. Rich discussed the privacy policy and terms of conditions for the new TikTok US. Verizon shared some tips for keeping your tech working in a major winter storm. Turns out Microsoft can share your BitLocker encryption key if it gets a valid warrant from the U.S. and you store it in their cloud. Windows 11 updates are causing widespread problems. You could be overpaying for ride shares. A new study says you should open up both the Lyft and Uber app to compare prices. Cesar in San Diego asked for some TV recommendations. Rich found the 75-inch TCL QM7K on sale at Best Buy for under a $1000. If you live in an area that has Frontier internet and it’s becoming Verizon internet, you should call Verizon and see what kind of deals they can give you. They’ve got aggressive mobile and home bundles now. Scott is wondering if he should sign up for every free offer for identity theft protection he gets in the mail. Rich actually likes freezing your credit. Connie is wondering how to have her husband listen to the TV through the speaker and she listens through earbuds. Rich recommended Bluetooth headphones if your TV supports both audio outputs at the same time or check out solutions from Avantree. Mary wants to keep her Samsung Android safe from malware and viruses. Rich recommends turning on Auto Blocker in Settings under Security and Privacy, enabling Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome, and considering the free Sophos Intercept X app for extra protection. Jim in San Diego says the keys on his HP laptop are wearing off. What should he do? Rich tossed out that he could buy stickers from Amazon to replace them. HP Warranty Checker Amanda Spann, app educator and founder of The App Accelerator, will break down how everyday professionals can turn an app idea into a real product without being technical. Book: I Have an App Idea. Ads are coming to ChatGPT. Melody in Carlsbad is wondering why her printer isn’t working after a power outage. Rich discussed some of the most AI-resistant jobs. Rich mentioned a new AI voice-to-text keyboard for Android called Typeless. Mario wants a second phone number for entering contests. Rich mentioned Google Voice, Sly Number, and TextFree. Michael wants to know how to wipe his computer clean before he recycles it. Rich also mentioned Killdisk and Disk Wipe. David wants to know why his browser suddenly uses Yahoo instead of Google. Rich says he might have installed a bad extension. You can go into Google Chrome Settings. Under reset settings, restore them to the original. A new report says the free-TV startup Telly has shipped about 35,000 TVs, fewer than their promises. If you want to check out Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold phone, it is in select Samsung experience stores now. Spectrum has Wi-Fi 7 extenders now if you want better coverage in your house. Rich mentioned his favorite two factor app called Proton Authenticator. Patty is looking to use Apple’s hide my email feature. Rich mentioned the Zoe Health app. 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 Subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on Instagram. Subscribe to my free newsletter. Check out the Rich On Tech GPT! Links may be affiliate. Rich on Tech Weekly airs on KTLA+. You can download the app on Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Samsung smart TVs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 h et 48 min
  • Apple and Google upgrade their AI, DROP data removal site & Tesla CD player (157, January 17, 2026)

    Apple and Google upgrade their AI, DROP data removal site & Tesla CD player (157, January 17, 2026)
    Jan 17 2026
    Rich discussed how Apple is integrating Google’s Gemini to make Siri smarter, while Google introduced its own enhanced Gemini AI featuring “Personal Intelligence.” Susan in San Jose is looking for a simple flip phone for a friend. Rich recommended the Nokia 2780 and suggested checking out the website Dumbwireless.com. If you were affected by the Verizon outage, you can claim a $20 credit. Watch for a text message to redeem it, as it is not applied automatically. Sylvia in Moreno Valley is deciding between an Apple Watch and a Garmin for health and emergency features. Rich recommended the Apple Watch for its superior SOS and fall detection, while noting Garmin is better for advanced fitness metrics. Tom Kemp, Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection Agency, explains DROP, the free new website that helps Californians remove their personal data from hundreds of data brokers. Walter in Temecula is looking for a printer that doesn’t use cartridges. Rich recommended ink tank models like the HP Smart Tank 5100 or the Epson EcoTank ET-2800, which use refillable bottles for lower long-term costs. Thurman in Winchester is looking for ways to remove objects from photos. Rich recommended using Google Gemini, a dedicated website called Cleanup.pictures, and Adobe Express, which offers a “Remove Object” tool powered by generative AI. Alex in Ontario reminded listeners that if you don’t need color, Brother monochrome laser printers are excellent. Dale in Oceanside is looking for a free, cross-platform way to share his location with friends and family. Rich recommended Life360, which works on both iOS and Android and offers real-time tracking. YouTuber Kitboga joins Rich to break down how modern online scams work, why they are growing so fast, and what everyday people can do to protect themselves before scammers strike. Bob in Pennsylvania asked if Rapid Radios work without cellular. Rich clarified they do need a network, then highlighted T-Mobile’s new satellite service that offers free texting to 911 on compatible phones, even without a signal. Spotify is raising prices by $1 to $2 a month to “reflect the value” of the service. Individual plans are moving to $12.99, Duo to $18.99, and Family to $21.99. The new rates take effect for existing subscribers starting in February. Kathy in Los Angeles wants to add a CD player to her Tesla. Rich recommended ripping the CDs and uploading the files to the YouTube Music app, which allows you to store up to 100,000 personal songs in the cloud for free. Security researchers found serious flaws in Google Fast Pair affecting millions of audio devices. To fix this, download your device’s companion app and install any available firmware updates immediately. Jerry wants to change notification sounds for individual apps on a Samsung Galaxy S25. Rich explained that this feature is now hidden and must be enabled manually: Go to Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings. Toggle on Manage notification categories for each app. Go to Settings > Apps and select the app you want to change. Tap Notifications > Notification categories. Select a specific category (like “General” or “Messages”) and tap Sound to choose a new tone. Prof. Tim Spector, co-founder of ZOE, explains how their app uses AI and science to score foods from 1 to 100 based on ingredients, processing risk, and gut health impact. An app called Are You Dead is going viral in China. Apple has a new subscription called Apple Creator Studio, which includes popular programs like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for $13 a month. 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 Subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on Instagram. Subscribe to my free newsletter. Links may be affiliate. Rich on Tech Weekly airs on KTLA+. You can download the app on Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Samsung smart TVs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • CES 2026, ChatGPT Health & Gmail gets AI boost (156, January 10, 2026)

    CES 2026, ChatGPT Health & Gmail gets AI boost (156, January 10, 2026)
    Jan 11 2026
    Rich talked about attending CES 2026 in Las Vegas and some of the trends he saw, including robots, AI, and wacky gadgets. Rich mentioned using the WiFi sharing feature on Android phones. If you got an email about an Instagram Password Reset request, ignore it for now, but be sure you have a strong, unique password and two-factor authentication turned on. Arnold from Rancho Cucamonga is wondering why his cloud storage isn’t saving files. Rich mentioned free versions of Office apps here. Rich mentioned the Lollipop Star, which plays music in your mouth as you suck it. Rich mentioned how TCL released its 2026 flagship TV, the X11L, the same time as they announced it at CES, which is rare. Rich mentioned the ChocoStar vending machine that 3D prints a chocolate figurine on demand. Rich mentioned a startup that’s making a digital doorlock for public restrooms so you pay for access. Flush Locks USA. Mark in Seattle wants a digital door lock and a thermostat to manage his VRBO. Rich mentioned digital locks from Schlage, Yale and Lockly, along with Nest Thermostat and Ecobee. Vanessa in Pahrump Nevada wants to know how to move from Lastpass to Bitwarden. Rich mentioned iPolish, which is a startup making digital color-changing nails. He also referenced Lee Press on Nails. WATCH Gmail is giving users AI features for free, which were previously paid. A caller asks why her iPhone plays the same song each time she gets in the car. Rich says to set a silent MP3 to fix this. Matt Swider from The Shortcut joins to break down the biggest trends at CES and explain which products earned this year’s Shortcut CES Awards and why they matter to consumers. Rich mentioned laptop screen extenders from a company named XEBEC. Mary in Riverside wants to ditch the paid version of AOL. Rich mentioned a few more gadgets from CES including PlantPetz, Seattle Ultrasonics Chef’s Knife, Glyde Smart Hair Clipper, Iceplosion, Chamelo tint changing glasses. Linda in San Pedro wants to know what happens if she subscribes to a YouTube Channel. Will in Colorado Springs wants to know how to reconnect to the internet. Kate Rouch, Chief Marketing Officer at OpenAI, joins to explain the new ChatGPT Health experience. Rich mentioned wearing the Bee device, which listens to your life 24/7 to offer insights. Rich on Tech Weekly airs on KTLA+. You can download the app on Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Samsung smart TVs. 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 Subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on Instagram. Subscribe to my free newsletter. Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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