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Rich opens the mailbag to answer listener questions.
Victor asked if Apple will introduce a new iPad Pro this year. Rich says Apple’s Let Loose event on May 7 is expected to unveil new models.
Tish asks if she should use AT&T Internet Air or Spectrum Fiber at 1 gigabit speed.
Michael, who is in Kentucky, asks how to hide his real phone number when signing up for services. Rich mentioned Cloaked, Burner App, T-Mobile DIGITS, Verizon’s Second Number and Google Voice.
Sue asked why she and her significant other’s iPhone accounts seemed intertwined. Rich says to set up separate Apple IDs but link them up using Apple Family Sharing.
Bonnie in Santa Barbara wonders if she should switch from faster to slower internet to save money.
Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, and Jay Carney, who leads public policy, will talk about their new icons offering and more.
Sara in Ventura has mistakenly locked up her phone and can’t access her two-factor authentication codes.
T-Mobile now owns Mint Mobile.
Roku devices will soon have home screen ads.
Kathy in Laguna Niguel wants to know if she should pay to replace the modem on her solar system or connect it using a wired connection.
Sam’s Club is replacing receipt checkers at the exit doors with AI and computer vision to do the job automatically.
Jack Winston, founder of BePresent, discusses how the app can help users use their smartphones less.
John says he’s running out of space on his hard drive and wants to know how to free up storage. Rich mentioned BleachBit and WinDirStat. You could also change the default storage location for documents.
LinkedIn now has three new games: Crossclimb, Pinpoint and Queens.
Brad in Key West says he lost photos on his iPhone during a recent software update. Rich mentioned checking the Recently Deleted album in the Photos App and backing up photos to a third-party service like Amazon Photos, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Photos.
UnitedHealthcare says 1/3 of Americans might be involved in their data breach.
Anthropic releases Claude AI as a free app for iOS.
John in Bakersfield had online banking fraud and needs help.
John Faulkner of Clean Fleet Report will join to give a review of the all-electric Acura ZDX.
Mindtrip.AI is a new way to use AI to plan travel.
The popular Arc web browser is now available on Windows.
Shaka Guide is an app that turns your smartphone into a GPS audio guide for places around Hawaii, national parks and scenic drives.


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Rich talked about his experience using high-speed Starlink internet on Hawaiian Airlines.
Perry in Glendale needs help with his Outlook. Rich says to check the Spectrum settings here.
Ryan Ozawa, Native Hawaiian tech journalist and publisher of the Hawaii Bulletin, will talk about the startup scene in Hawaii.
Some Apple users were unexpectedly logged out of their accounts, forcing them to reset their passwords to get back in.
Rosemary in Fontana has an issue with her Fire TV stick remote.
President Biden signed a law that forces TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company or face a ban.
Jose in Santa Clara wants to know if he should update his router firmware.
The rumor mill says Samsung’s next Unpacked event will be held in Paris on July 10, 2024.
JR Raphael, tech writer and author of the Android Intelligence newsletter. JR recommended the BuzzKill app for managing Android notifications.
Apple’s next event is set for May 7. The invitation says Let Loose, and it’s expected to focus on new iPads.
Verizon is hiking the price of smartwatch plans by $5 a month starting June 3, 2024.
Rick in San Diego is curious about the security of the permissions apps ask for on your phone.
Diana in Covina asks about password manager recommendations. Rich mentioned iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, Bitwarden, Dashlane and 1Password.
The YouTube App is taking over Apple’s TV’s default slideshow; here’s how to fix that.
Have you seen the keyboard memes going around on Twitter?
Troy Hunt, creator of haveibeenpwned.com, will discuss what to do when your personal information is exposed in a data breach.
Rabbit R1 reviews are in and they’re slightly better than the Humane AI Pin.
BBB says to be aware of a new text message scam that asks you to pay for a toll road.
The FTC is sending Ring settlement payments to people via PayPal.
LocalSend is an easy way to exchange files over your network and supports various platforms. SnapDrop is a web-based alternative.
Noel in Escondido mentioned some of his favorite flight apps, including FlightRadar24, RadarBox, FlightAware, globe.adsbexchange.com and Flighty.


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Rich discusses the current state of self-driving and autonomous cars.
Rick in Manhattan Beach wants a way to get music onto his iPod Shuffle. Rich recommended WALTR Pro. On Windows, try CopyTrans Manager.
China has ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads, Signal and Telegram from the App Store.
Laura Mae Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor and author Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing.
Angie in Los Angeles has a laptop with a virus and wants to bring it to a store for help. Rich recommends uBreakiFix or search Yelp for “computer repair.”
Samsung overtook Apple for the top spot in smartphone sales in Q1 2024.
Airchat is the hot new social media network. Think Twitter but with voice messages that are transcribed so you can see and hear what people say.
Adam in Orlando is curious about searching for his personal information on the Dark Web. Resources mentioned: Google One Dark Web report, Google Results About You, Keeper Security Dark Web Scan, Aura Dark Web Scan (great results) and haveibeenpwned.com (try this first!)
Rich also mentioned DuckDuckGo email protection and cloaked email addresses.
Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers.
Gus in Moreno Valley, CA says Google Chrome disappeared from his computer. Rich says to make sure your Sync is turned on and you can always reinstall to recover your bookmarks, extensions and settings.
Dan O’Dowd of The Dawn Project explains why Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software isn’t ready for the streets.
William in Chino says his church livestream buffers when Netflix and YouTube work fine.
Bill in Santa Monica shares a story about MobileX and Walmart.
Edward in Tampa wants to know if he should buy a new iPhone SE now or wait for the new one. Rich recommends checking the MacRumors Buyers Guide.
Meta AI launches in a big way in the search bar in Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Rich recommends trying out the instant AI image generator called Imagine.
Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI features to older devices, including the S22 series, Fold 4, Flip 4, and Tab S8. The update will roll out in early May.
Rick in Thousand Oaks wants to know how to tell which carrier signal is best at a certain address. Rich mentioned the OpenSignal App, CellMapper, CoverageMap.com and RootMetrics.
Logitech is launching a mouse with a dedicated ChatGPT button.
Rosie Okumura, voice actor and content creator, will talk about her viral videos that prank scam callers to waste their time and offer tips on how to stay safe.
Amazon is reportedly ditching its Just Walk Out technology for its own stores but will still license the technology to third-party retailers.
Google is discontinuing its Google One VPN for everyone except Pixel users.
Charter has new streaming TV packages you can bundle with high-speed internet plans from them.
Brother sweeps Wirecutter’s new reviews of portable document scanners.
Nothing’s new earbuds are actually pretty great and affordable.


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Rich discusses how we are automating jobs out of existence and the secret to keeping yours.
Chuck, in Pasadena, visited a robot that made a burger chain called Cali Express. Here’s my original video on Flippy, the burger-flipping robot.
The Roku hack is worse than expected. The company says it has affected more than 500,000 accounts.
Dave Malkoff, a CBS News reporter, talks about reporting on the Total Eclipse. He recommended two apps, FlightRadar24 and RadarScope, for live weather radars.
Udio is a new AI songmaker that’s getting a lot of buzz.
Michelle, in Encinitas, CA, wants to know how her ex-husband was able to take over her email account.
If you have an LG TV, you should check for a firmware update to patch a security vulnerability.
Jerry in Pennsylvania wants to know why he can log into his account on one machine but not another.
Virginia in Utica, NY, wants to know if she should still use AOL email or switch to Gmail. Rich mentioned a Gmail hack, a website called 10 Minute Mail for temporary email addresses, and JustDeleteMe.xyz for instructions on deleting old accounts.
Meta is introducing new tools to combat sextortion by blurring out nude images in DM’s by default on teen accounts.
John in Rosemead is looking for a great business card scanning app. Rich says he hasn’t found a good one yet. Popular options are Covve, CardHQ and Evernote. Rich’s recommendation: use the OCR function built into the photo app on iOS and Android and copy and paste the info into your contacts.
Belkin CEO Steven Malony on innovation, careers, and sustainability in the tech space. Plus, Alisa Sommer O'Hara of Google discusses following your curiosity for a tech job.
Christina in Long Beach wants to save a voicemail. Visual Voicemail allows you to export the audio file on iOS and Android.
Sam in Sherman Oaks wants to know which antenna to get for over-the-air channels. Rich recommends checking out the website AntennasDirect.com.
Ben has a 10-year-old MacBook and wants to replace it.
Carlos in Downey wants a way to sync his iPhone photos to his computer. Rich recommends Image Capture.
Terry in Seal Beach is curious about using an eSIM on his Google Pixel for international calls and texts.
MobileX founder and CEO Peter Adderton discusses how the company is disrupting the wireless carrier space with AI.
Voicenotes.com is a new way to take voice notes and search for the info in them later.
Google is making its AI Magic editing tools free.
Tesla cut the price of its self-driving subscription in half.
Google’s Find My Devices network has launched. AirTag-style trackers hit the market in May.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Rich DeMuro shares a variety of useful websites, apps, and tech tips to make life easier and more secure. He discusses the importance of online privacy and security, offers advice on smartphone insurance, and explores the challenges and benefits of transitioning to a "dumb phone." The show also features an interview with a digital minimalist who shares insights on reducing screen time and finding balance in a technology-driven world.


Topics Discussed:
- Rich shares several handy websites and apps, such as a Google image generator, a disposable email service, and tools for parsing information from images or text to create calendar events.
- Online privacy and security are crucial, and everyone should take steps to protect themselves, including using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, keeping software up-to-date, and being cautious of phishing attempts.
- When considering smartphone insurance, it's important to weigh the costs and benefits carefully and consider self-insuring by setting aside the monthly premium in a savings account.
- Streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu are starting to crack down on account sharing, and users can expect new features to allow account sharers to start their own subscriptions or add individuals for an additional fee.
- Transitioning to a "dumb phone" can be challenging but rewarding, leading to improved personal relationships, work productivity, and a more balanced lifestyle.


Resources and Links Mentioned:
- Google Image Generator: google.com/search/images
- 10 Minute Mail: 10minutemail.com
- Agenda Hero Magic: agendahero.com/magic
- The Points Guy Awards vs. Cash Calculator: thepointsguy.com/calculator
- BG Eraser: bgeraser.com
- Clean Text: cleantext.org
- Who Brings: whobrings.com
- Just Delete Me: justdeleteme.xyz
- Redact.Photo: redact.photo
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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Topics covered:
1. Gmail has turned 20 years old and has evolved significantly since its launch on April 1, 2004.
2. AT&T has announced a massive data breach affecting 7.6 million current customers and 65.4 million former customers, with personal information like social security numbers exposed.
3. Instagram is now limiting political content by default ahead of elections, but users can change this in their settings.
4. Google Maps has added new features for summer travel, including recommendation lists from top websites and its own restaurant lists for trending places, top community favorites, and hidden gems.
5. Amazon Pharmacy offers convenient medication delivery, with same-day delivery expanding to more cities and the use of AI to streamline prescription processing and manage medication supply.
6. To photograph the upcoming solar eclipse with a smartphone, use a solar filter, take advantage of burst mode and the ability to shoot video and photos simultaneously, and focus on documenting the scene and people's reactions.


Resources and Links Mentioned:
- HaveIBeenPwned.com to check if your information has been involved in data breaches
- AT&T.com/accountsafety for information on the AT&T data breach
- Eclipsetracks.org for an interactive solar eclipse website
- The Eclipse app at https://theeclipse.company/app for finding places to experience the eclipse and a countdown to totality
- PhotowalksTV.com and YouTube.com/PhotowalksTV for Jefferson Graham's smartphone photography tips
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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