Rich On Tech Episode 181 - July 4, 2026

Location privacy wins, PlayStation ditches discs & AI gets personal (181, July 4, 2026)

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The Supreme Court just handed down a major privacy ruling that affects the location data tech companies collect and store from your smartphone.

Sony says they will stop making physical discs for games starting in January 2028.

Rich mentioned the AP Stylebook.

Rich mentioned downloading the official National Park app if you are traveling to a national park.

Vince wants every website to appear in dark mode. Rich recommends the Dark Reader browser extension.

Gregory Wieber, creator of the Apple Vision Pro app Vibescape, will discuss how immersive technology can help people connect with nature and the conservation projects underway at his Oregon farm.

James wants to create an AI video avatar. Rich recommends using Google Gemini’s avatar feature.

Apple’s hide my email may not be as private as you think.

Petco has a lost and found pet service called Petco Love Lost.

Tandia’s Samsung Galaxy S23 won’t turn on, but it contains important recordings. Rich says a professional data recovery service may be able to retrieve the files. He says to check The Clone Store and DriveSavers.

Bob in San Diego wants a backup eSIM on a second carrier. Rich says you can add a low-cost plan and switch to it for calls and texts when needed. If you want automatic multi-network support, US Mobile offers a Multi-Network Add-on for $7.50 per month.

Rich explains that iPhone now includes built-in earthquake alerts. Check your settings to make sure they’re enabled, or turn them off if you don’t want them.

Dan Barbera of MacRumors shares his real-world experience with iOS 27, the WWDC announcements that matter most, and the Apple features consumers should be paying attention to next.

Scott in El Cajon asks when to buy a new Mac. Rich recommends the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide, which shows when each model was last updated and when the next version is expected.

WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, so you’ll no longer have to share your phone number to start a chat. Choose your username now in your account settings.

Elsa caller asks how to stop calendar spam on an iPhone. Rich explains how to remove the unwanted calendar and highlights a Google Calendar setting that helps prevent future spam.

Amazon Prime members can save 50 cents per gallon on gas over the holiday weekend. Rich also recommends Upside for cash back on fuel and notes that, according to GasBuddy, Sunday is the cheapest day to fill up in most states.

Another fake McAfee scam cost a California senior $84,000. Rich shares a video that breaks down the scammer’s playbook so you can spot the warning signs and avoid becoming a victim.

Jason Hiner, Editor-in-Chief of The Deep View, explains the biggest AI trends shaping business and consumer tech, from Apple’s AI strategy and AI agents to rising concerns over costs, privacy, and trust.

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