Rich recapped his 20th wedding anniversary trip to Kauai, including a few tech takeaways from the islands.

Taren in Tennessee asked about getting a Wi-Fi range extender that works outdoors. Rich recommended the eero Outdoor 7 for strong, weather-resistant coverage outside.

Technology journalist and podcaster Tom Merritt, host of Daily Tech News Show, will join to talk about his favorite tech things, including the new XREAL glasses. Also mentioned: Feedly and Openvibe.

Johnny from New York writes in saying he’s having trouble sending a large video file by email. Rich suggests using the free tool Wormhole.app — it’s fast, secure, and perfect for sending big files without hassle.

Lucia from South Carolina asks if there’s a way to have her mom’s Google phone automatically answer calls on speaker. Rich says to go into Accessibility > Touch > Call Audio Routing — and set it to speaker.

Larry is starting a new job with a claims company and will be taking lots of photos. He asks which phone Rich recommends. Rich says: go with the iPhone 16 if you don’t need zoom, or the iPhone 16 Pro if you want the absolute best camera performance.

Rosita in Upland wants to free up space on her iPhone using a flash drive. Rich recommends the PNY Duo Link — it plugs directly into the iPhone and makes it easy to transfer and back up photos and videos.

Cathy called in about her water leak detector, which only works on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network — but her router is set to 5 GHz. Rich explained that many routers have a toggle or setting to enable a 2.4 GHz network. He also mentioned the Zircon leak detector, but it also runs on 2.4.

Technology journalist Sabrina Ortiz, senior editor at ZDNET, will join to talk all things AI.

Sabrina mentioned that if you don’t want ChatGPT to train on your data, you can go into Data Controls and turn off the option called “Improve the model for everyone.”

A plumber called in to recommend the Moen Flo system for water leak detection. Rich also mentioned another option called PHYN — both are smart solutions for monitoring your home’s water use and catching leaks early.

Jim from Orange, California wants an easy way to work with PDFs. Rich recommends checking out the website ilovepdf.com — it’s free and lets you merge, split, compress, and convert PDFs with just a few clicks.

Janine writes in about receiving an email with a suspicious invoice attached. Rich says: don’t click it. Instead, you can check it out at snitcher.space or Norton Genie. You can also copy and paste the email into a chatbot like ChatGPT to help analyze it. And to learn how to spot scams more easily, visit scamspotter.org.

John in Newport Beach wants to know how to put a video on a flash drive and copy protect it so they can't copy or redistribute it. Two options to try are here and here.

Josh Gorin, Executive R&D Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineering, will join to talk about how Disney uses cutting-edge tech like mixed reality and interactivity to bring park experiences to life. Mentioned: Imagineering in a Box — a free online resource for future creators, available on the Khan Academy website.

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Rich talked about how to build an AI-powered notebook that can remember everything using a combination of Google Gemini and Google Keep.

Brian in Orange County is trying to figure out how to transfer photos from his iPhone to an Android. Rich mentioned LocalSend and PairDrop.

Were Nest cameras really hacked on May 28th? Rich explains.

Google has set a date for the unveiling of its next Pixels on August 20th in New York City.

Herb In San Diego wants to know how to get his answering machine to work with his AT&T digital phone. Rich says voicemail is likely included with the line and needs to be setup.

Darren asks how to transcribe Zoom calls in real-time like subtitles. Rich said to use the live transcription feature built into Zoom?

Dave in Littleton, Colorado wants to know how to free up space on his computer. Rich recommends Disk Cleanup, Storage Sense and BleachBit.

Nest is raising prices. So is Peacock.

Barbara is switching from AT&T to US Mobile and wants to know if she should stick with her iPhone or get an Android.

Adrian Ludwig, chief architect at Tools for Humanity, will explain how World Network is building a more private and secure way to prove you’re human online — and why that matters.

Kenneth in Hollywood is looking for a way to use one cell phone for his personal and business calls. Rich mentioned Grasshopper and RingCentral and Google Voice.

Wayne wants to know how to have his Android phone read his text messages out loud. Rich recommended Read my text messages app and pay $1.99 to get rid of ads.

Apple launched a new emoji game in Apple News+.

Logan Seacrest, fellow at the R Street Institute, will discuss how AI is being used in police body cameras.

Bitcoin hits all-time highs.

Rich has been playing Donkey Kong Bonanza on the Switch too, and it is a smashingly fun time.

If you get a suspicious email, you can forward it to this website: scan at snitcher.space And it will give you a little report of if it's bogus or not.

Chrome now lets you move the address bar to the bottom of the screen on Android.

Rich's kids talked about the popularity of Grow A Garden on Roblox and Steve's Lava Chicken reversed viral video.

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Rich shared his first impressions of Samsung's new foldable phones, the Z Fold 7 and the Z Flip 7.

Harland in Wisconsin wants to be able to watch Hulu from his smartphone on a TV in his camper but without any Wi-Fi or hotspot.

Amazon's Prime Day The event helped propel $24B in spending over 4 days, according to Adobe Analytics.

Adarsha in Michigan is wondering if she should get a Life Alert or smartwatch with fall detection for her heart condition.

Rich mentioned two restaurants he went to in New York City: Osteria Barocca in Little Italy and Tony DiNapoli's in Times Square.

Archie from Mississippi is looking for some ways to remove backgrounds from pictures. Rich mentioned: remove.bg, bgeraser.com, pixian.ai and cleanup.pictures.

Kimberly from New Jersey wonders if the newest iPhone can take pictures of the moon.

Gary in Laguna Niguel is wondering why his phone is not picking up a 4G signal in a place that it used to.

Nancy is having trouble with her Google Voice placing outgoing calls from the desktop.

Fubo TV agrees to a $3.4 million privacy settlement. You have until September 12 to file a claim.

Gmail adds a one-click unsubscribe dashboard to help you clean up your inbox. It's called Manage Subscriptions.

Caller Gerry wonders if signing in with Google could cause some issues. Rich always recommends checking your third-party connected apps that have access to critical account data like Photos and Drive.

Patrick Chomet of Samsung talks about the company’s new line of foldables and why he believes now is the time to jump on board.

Devin in Long Beach is wondering why photos from his Whatsapp chats are showing up on his camera roll. Rich says to check Settings > Chats > Save to Photos and make sure it’s toggled off.

Google Gemini can now turn a photo into a video. Rich’s example here.

Bobo and Rich taste tested the Selena Gomez Oreos, and we give them a thumbs up.

Carl is going laptop shopping at Costco and wants to know the best specs to look for. Rich also mentioned checking for deals through Slickdeals like this one.

The FDA has cleared the first cuff-less blood pressure monitor for over-the-counter use.

Folio is a read-it-later app to replace Pocket, which is shutting down.

Rich figured out that you can save and retrieve notes from Google Keep using Gemini AI. So it's basically an AI-powered notebook.

Belkin is dropping support for older Wemo products as of January 31.

ABC 7 San Francisco has a story of a woman who got hundreds of Amazon return packages delivered to her home by accident.

Ari Paparo, former Google executive and author of Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance, explains how Google quietly took over digital advertising.

Avast says you should have the safe tech talk with your parents and grandparents. Here’s a printable flyer to help them avoid scams.

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Rich talks about his trip to London for the launch of the Nothing Phone 3 and the Nothing headphones.

Cheryl in Oregon asks what she needs to record and edit videos for social media.

Rich visits the NENA 911 conference to explore cutting-edge technology designed to get help to you faster and save more lives. Mentioned: Smart911.com

Dave wants to get rid of his landline but keep the number. Rich says check out NumberBarn.com

AT&T launches wireless account lock feature so scam artists can’t take over your phone number.

Frank wants to keep his alarm system, but needs a phone line and wonders if MagicJack would work. Rich also recommended Ooma.

Apps to download: Rotten Tomatoes, Hello Weather and Weather by Tomorrow.

Selim Benayat, Nothing’s AI & Services Product Lead, will explain how the company is reimagining smartphone interaction through software and AI.

Vera wants a printer that has a USB port for printing directly. Rich’s pick is a Brother MFC.

Kevin in Colorado is looking for a GPS unit to track his trailer. Mentioned: LandAirSea and Tracki

Randy wants a good phone that takes great quality pictures. Rich recommends the Pixel 9a and the iPhone 16e.

The caller wants to digitize old mini DV videos, Rich recommended Elgato and Roxio.

Luis in Pico Rivera wants a digital audio recorder. Rich suggests several options: if you have a smartphone, try the Plaud AI. For dedicated devices, check out the Zoom H1, a popular $30 off-brand recorder on Amazon, or a more premium Sony model.

Chuck E. Cheese is starting a retro arcade aimed at adults and kids alike.

Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at TrueTrae.com, will share tips to help you get the best deals this Prime Day.

Rich mentioned he’s using Shopback to get $1 back on each Amazon order. [referral link]

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Rich mentioned a website, smart911.com, that lets you fill out a safety profile that 911 dispatch operators might be able to see when you call in, if supported in your area.

Rich also talked about the ways to update your emergency settings on the iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel smartphones.

Microsoft is changing the blue screen of death.

Rick in Thousand Oaks wants to know the best way to scan or file digital statements.

Microsoft is giving users three ways to extend security updates on Windows 10 for an additional year.

Paul in Thousand Oaks called in to give his review of the Kindle Colorsoft.

Jim in Arizona asks how to take notes on the go in his car? Rich recommended Whisper Memos and Email Me.

Anker is recalling 5 power banks over battery safety risks.

Naomi is having issues with your Yahoo mail. Rich suggests checking to see if you're out of storage.

Samsung will unveil its next foldable phones on July 9th at an event in Brooklyn.

Spectrum is raising internet and TV prices.

Mark Yarm, Executive Features Editor at PCMag, will share what Americans really think about tech etiquette — from device snooping to ChatGPT texts.

Susie in Temecula wants to know how to stay connected to the internet in her 5th wheel.

Hertz is using AI to scan car rental returns for scratches.

SparkKitty malware steals photos from iOS and Android devices. Be careful with permissions.

Paul asks which Hisense TV I have. It’s the U8.

A caller from Winchester asks why her CarPlay is no longer working after upgrading to the new iPhone. Rich says to swap out the USB-A to USB-C cable. Here are two options from Beats and Amazon.

Techspot has a great list of essential apps to install on your Windows or Mac computer. Rich mentioned BCUninstaller.

Listener James has a suggestion for the caller having issues with large fonts in Outlook - launch it in safe mode by typing outlook.exe /safe into the Start box and see if the issue persists. If it doesn’t reset Outlook to defaults.

You can now listen to iHeartRadio on Meta Smart Glasses. Rich also mentioned the smart glasses with ChatGPT he saw in Mexico called GetD.

Todd Weaver, founder and CEO of Purism, will explain how his company is building privacy-first tech products that put users—not advertisers—in control.

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Rich shared highlights from his trip to Mexico City, where he covered a brand-new tech trade show focused on electronics and appliances.

Rich shared his go-to gadgets—trusted tech he travels with and uses daily to stay powered, connected, and organized.

Oscar in Winchester, California asked how to uninstall Outlook from his Windows PC. If that’s not working, try a third party uninstaller like Revo Uninstaller.

If you subscribe to YouTube TV, you might be eligible for a $10 monthly discount.

Karina in Las Vegas asked how to free up space on her phone without losing videos — Rich suggested uploading them to a cloud service like pCloud or OneDrive to keep them accessible.

Rich explained what you need to know about the massive password breach. Cybernews Password Leak Checker

Bill in Fullerton asked about upgrading his PC to Windows 11 — Rich explained how to do it on unsupported hardware without replacing internal components.

Rich shared his Amazon Prime Day tips - put the stuff you want in your cart now and watch for price drops. Rich mentioned a portable carbon monoxide detector he tested on his recent trip to Mexico.

Lorna is having an issue with a printhead cleaning error.

Adrian Li Mow Ching, CEO of Clicks, joins to talk about their breakout keyboard case and big new deal with Best Buy.

Daisy in Menifee wrote in about WiFi problems on her Chromebook — Rich recommends doing a Powerwash to reset it and start fresh.

Sherry in Orange County wants to step down as a Facebook page admin — Rich explained how to add a new admin first, then safely remove herself.

WhatsApp is introducing ads into the Updates tab but messages remain private and end‑to‑end encrypted.

If you have a Samsung TV or monitor, you might be able to claim two free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Tom in Orcutt, California asked what specs to look for in a new computer. Also, check out this cheat sheet.

Molly DeFrank joins Rich to talk about helping families take control of screen time. She’s the author of “Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids” and shares practical tips to reset your kid’s relationship with tech.

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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.

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Rich gave his first impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 swee