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

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  • iOS 26 features, smarter spam call blocking & cool new camera app (125, June 14, 2025)

    iOS 26 features, smarter spam call blocking & cool new camera app (125, June 14, 2025)
    Jun 14 2025
    Rich recapped the major announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2025. Dario asks how to colorize an old black-and-white photo. Rich recommended apps like MyHeritage, Remini, and Photomyne for affordable and easy photo restoration. Anker is recalling its popular PowerCore 10000 (model A1263) due to fire and burn risks — stop using it and check for a free replacement or refund. Christina from Los Angeles wants a way to plug in a flash drive to her iPhone to back up her photos — Rich recommends the SanDisk phone drive for iPhone. The Nintendo Switch 2 breaks records with 3.5 million units sold in just four days. Rich detailed the new features coming in iPadOS 26 — including an all-new windowing system. Samsung Galaxy users can claim a free year of Perplexity Pro AI, a $200 value. Sam Altman says the Singularity is already happening — just more gently than people expected. TechCrunch reports that 1.9 million 23andMe users have requested deletion of their genetic data following last year’s data breach. Samsung is teasing thinner, lighter, and more durable Galaxy Z Foldables ahead of its next Unpacked event. Snapseed returns with a surprise redesign for its iPhone photo editing app. Stephanie Weitzman joins to talk about Speechify — the popular text-to-speech app that helps people listen to the information they want to learn or absorb. John from Placentia asks why thieves can turn off a stolen iPhone — Rich explains that Find My still works on powered-off devices, and you can enable Stolen Device Protection for even more security. Rich mentioned two books he just finished: Retail Gangster: The Story of Crazy Eddie and Apple in China. Yahoo Mail launches a new Catch Up feature designed to help users manage inbox overload more easily. West is a stylish camera app that transforms your phone into a digital film camera with a retro vibe. Betsy from Gainesville, Georgia says her husband gets 15–25 spam calls a day — Rich recommends downloading the free Google Phone app and enabling spam protection. Make sure your carrier’s spam protection or app is activated. As a last resort, use apps like Hiya or Truecaller. John Mills and Dave Merritt, co-founders of Watch Duty, will explain how their app became a must-have download during the LA wildfires. Voicenotes has launched a desktop app for Mac — it works like an AI-powered memory bank for your thoughts and ideas. Looking for a way to upgrade an unsupported Windows 10 PC to Windows 11? Here’s a helpful guide — but notes it’s a bit more technical than some users may be comfortable with. Rich received lots of Feedbag emails from listeners praising Wispr Flow — the text-to-voice app on iPhone — for its accuracy and ease of use. 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 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 h et 44 min
  • Hands-on Nintendo Switch 2, light bulb security cam & passkey basics (124, June 7, 2025)

    Hands-on Nintendo Switch 2, light bulb security cam & passkey basics (124, June 7, 2025)
    Jun 7 2025
    Rich gave his first impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2. Looking for details on how to get it? Check out TheShortcut.com Jim in British Columbia wonders if an advertisement he sees on Facebook for a $29 pallet full of returned Amazon goods is legitimate. Drew in Costa Mesa is looking for a solid basic printer/copier. Rich recommends the Brother L2240DW—grab it through a cashback site like Shopback to earn a little money back, since this model rarely goes on sale. Rich mentioned CamelCamelCamel as a way to check to see if Amazon products ever go on sale. Wyze has a new security camera that installs as easily as screwing in a light bulb—because that’s exactly how you do it. Spencer in North Carolina has some advice on getting your computer to update to Windows 11. Here’s a quick 20-second scam rule: if a message is unexpected and wants you to take action—pause, verify, and don’t rush. Margie Want some suggestions on AI screenwriting tools: Nolan, AIScreenwriter, DeepStoryAI AT&T has a new unlimited senior plan for those 55 and up. It's just $40/month. And no, it's not just you. Apple Mail is having issues on iOS 18.5. Hopefully a fix is in store soon. Rich mentioned Wispr Flow as an incredible smarter voice to text app for the iPhone. Here are the best apps to create a watch list of the movies you want to stream. Bryan Bishop (Bald Bryan) will talk cancer, movies and his new newsletter all about helping you find the best movies on your streaming services. Jim in Hemet wants to convert HEIC images to JPEGs on Windows. Rich suggests using the Vert website or the CopyTrans app. iPhone users can also switch from High Efficiency to Most Compatible in camera settings to avoid HEIC files altogether. Photoshop is now on Android. Marshall is having issues with the battery on his Samsung S25 Ultra. Rich mentioned using the battery diagnostic tool in the Members app. Mark in Winnetka is wondering if there's a good way to build a family tree without taking a DNA test. Mentioned: Geni.com A new survey says the sweet spot for productivity is 75 minutes of focused work followed by a 33-minute break. It’s all about balance. Mint Mobile users now have access to RCS messaging. Andrew Shikiar of the FIDO Alliance will explain passkeys – what they are, why they matter, and how they’ll change the way you log in. Tools mentioned: Paiback tracks airfare after you book—if the price drops, they’ll try to get you a credit. Use my referral code 351116198944 for your first $25 in savings commission free. Hobby Scan helps card collectors quickly scan and check what their cards are worth. Notion’s AI Meeting Notes feature automatically creates smart, detailed recaps of your online meetings. Rich On Tech Episode 124 - June 7, 2025 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 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 h et 45 min
  • Protect yourself after data breach, free PC cleaners & Apple’s China challenge (123 , May 31, 2025)

    Protect yourself after data breach, free PC cleaners & Apple’s China challenge (123 , May 31, 2025)
    May 31 2025
    Rich talked about a massive data breach exposing 184 million logins and passwords. He recommends using strong, unique passwords and turning on two-factor authentication for key accounts. Mentioned: Have I Been Pwned and MalwareBytes Digital Footprint Tool Rich highlighted the impressive Gemini live video feature, which brings real-time AI to life. ChatGPT has a similar tool — if you haven’t tried it yet, now’s a good time. Greg in Minnesota asked how to record live streaming radio. Rich suggested the Audials app, plus Piezo for Mac users and Audacity for Windows. WhatsApp has finally released a dedicated iPad app — 15 years after launch. David in Michigan lost all his photos after resetting his LG G8. Rich says, “Please, please, please” — always back up your photos with Google Photos, iCloud, or Amazon Photos (free with Prime). Maria asked if those digital marketing or work-from-home offers on Facebook are legit. Rich says, “Probably not” — try trusted sites like FlexJobs or LinkedIn instead. Rich’s brother Justin joined the show to share tech tips from his Europe trip. His Airalo eSIM worked flawlessly across multiple countries. Google Calendar on Android now lets you block third-party apps from accessing your calendar. Claude has introduced a new voice mode for more natural conversations. SPONSOR: Use code 106LRICH at kardia.com or search KardiaMobile 6L on Amazon. Rich shared a story about visiting a local record store. A reminder that tech and nostalgia can coexist. Chris Hoffman from the Windows Intelligence newsletter shared top free PC cleaners. Try built-in tools like Disk Cleanup and Storage Sense, or go with the more advanced BleachBit. Rich shared his review of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Patrick McGee explains the high-stakes relationship between Apple and China, as revealed in his new book Apple in China. IPhone 16 tops global smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2025. T-Mobile added a screen recording feature to its app without telling users. Dennis asked why Google can’t catch scams with all its AI power. Rich says they are — AI is already flagging phishing, spam, and scam sites behind the scenes. Sandy writes in and says her kid wants a Walkman. Rich says to check out Retrospekt. Microsoft Authenticator is dropping password auto-fill. Disney+ has launched a new “Perks” program offering subscribers exclusive discounts, free trials, and sweepstakes. Soumit in Orange wants to know how passwords sync across different devices if he uses a password manager. Amazon has launched a new budget friendly Blink video doorbell. Ed Bott is a longtime tech journalist and expert on all things Microsoft. We’ll talk about the slow march to the end of Windows 10 and what it means for you. Mentioned: Force upgrade to Windows 11 and why you don’t need to pay for antivirus software. 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 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via RSS, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Download the MP3 here (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter subscribers get ad-free, HQ audio here. Referral links for services I like. Amazon storefront for products I like. RichOnTech.tv Links may be affiliate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 h et 45 min

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