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What I saw at the California Restaurant Show

Google’s Pixel 11 is the smartest phone I’ve used, with one catch

My new favorite movie app, two-factor scams & a robot that draws your blood (188, August 22, 2026)

The best way to stop a scam is to slow down

Rich On Tech Episode 188 - August 22, 2026

Quick Tip: How to actually get less spam in your inbox

That hotel Wi-Fi could be a trap

The surprising life of a pro gamer

Mentioned on The Woody Show Tuesday, August 18, 2026!

A phone case you can change, a pouch for wet phones and a charger that organizes your nightstand

How to spot and stop scams, Pixel 11 explained & my new restaurant search trick (187, August 15, 2026)

Google’s smartest phone still has something to prove

Rich On Tech Episode 187 - August 15, 2026

Your AI chats might not be as private as you think

Should you lease your next iPhone?

Hotel Wi-Fi warning, delete your data for free & Ask YouTube’s hidden AI search (186, August 8, 2026)

Hotel Wi-Fi is fine unless it asks you to do this

California’s free privacy tool lets you delete your data from hundreds of data brokers

Rich On Tech Episode 186 - August 8, 2026

Samsung finally got foldables right

How Meta’s AI glasses are giving people with vision loss more independence

Before you pay $480 for NFL Sunday Ticket, check these discounts

Are foldable phones finally ready for everyone?

I took a ride in a car powered by the sun

How I got an Uber refund, should you lease an iPhone & the robot vacuum ban (Episode 185, August 1, 2026)

The real cost of Apple’s new iPhone lease

What happened to OnePlus in America?

Your phone’s hidden satellite feature could be a lifesaver

Rich On Tech Episode 185 - August 1, 2026

Foldable phones still have one big problem...

3D printers are finally easy enough for the whole family

Samsung foldables, the AI that broke free & the payments scammers love (184, July 25, 2026)

Samsung’s new foldables finally feel ready for prime time

Samsung made phones fun again

Rich On Tech Episode 184 - July 25, 2026

Chip is a pint-sized EV with a big personality

OnePlus exits the U.S., teen AI alerts & streaming settlement cash (183, July 18, 2026)

One less choice for Android fans

Rich On Tech Episode 183 - July 18, 2026

Your phone location data just got new privacy protections

Why point-and-shoot cameras are making a comeback

Got a smartwatch? Here’s how to check fall detection settings

Meta’s AI image blunder, DuckDuckGo battles YouTube ads & simplifying an old iPhone (182, July 11, 2026)

Meta’s new AI image feature was too creepy to last

Rich On Tech Episode 182 - July 11, 2026

A 17-year-old invented a wearable that could make walking safer

Referral links for services I like and use

The apps I recommend most right now

Four gadgets that make charging a little easier

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

I found a better way to get things done on my phone

Rich On Tech Episode 181 - July 4, 2026

Tech tips to make your Fourth of July a little easier

I've been using the new Siri AI and I'm impressed

Slate’s $25,000 EV has no radio or touchscreen, but you can customize it your way

Google’s privacy changes, the $25,000 Slate EV truck & scanning your old photos (180, June 27, 2026)

I connected my bank accounts to ChatGPT

Rich On Tech Episode 180 - June 27, 2026

Smart water bottle filling stations can now “phone home” before filters need replacing

Protect your online privacy

Is Apple’s AI strategy finally taking shape?

Prime Day is huge. Here’s what Rich on Tech readers are buying.

Humans are getting paid to teach robots how to do chores

The AI race is raising new safety concerns!

The new trend in photography is less perfect photos

My favorite apps, Toy Story 5’s tech warning & Prime Day deals (179, June 20, 2026)

The apps I’m actually using on my phone in 2026

Prime Day 2026: The best deals, what I use, and what I’d buy

Rich On Tech Episode 179 - June 20, 2026

Has Apple finally fixed Siri, Meta gets more personal & the fight over AI data centers (178, June 13, 2026)

Apple may have finally fixed Siri

Full list of what's new in iOS 27 and more

Rich On Tech Episode 178 - June 13, 2026

Meet the developers behind Apple’s award-winning apps

Your Facebook and Instagram feeds are about to get a lot creepier

Apple unveils Siri AI, iOS 27 and major AI upgrades at WWDC 2026

The Roku update that changes everything!

At WWDC 2026, Apple looks to deliver a smarter Siri and AI comeback

Are we moving too fast with AI, Google’s anti-scam calls & iPhone accessibility tools (177, June 6, 2026)

Are we moving too fast with AI?

Rich On Tech Episode 177 - June 6, 2026

This Disney+ scam wants way more than your credit card number

How one California couple turned old electronics into a thriving eBay business

Google is building a 24/7 AI assistant

Google’s $100 Fitbit Air tracks your health and sleep without the distractions of a smartwatch

Roku’s new home screen, Meta subscriptions & AI phishing scams (176, May 30, 2026)

Your Roku is about to look very different

Rich On Tech Episode 176 - May 30, 2026

Roku’s home screen is changing for the first time in a decade. Here’s what actually matters.

Motorola’s first foldable phone is here. Is the Razr Fold ready for the mainstream?

Google’s massive AI search overhaul, $845K spoofing scam & duplicate photo tools (175, May 23, 2026)

Soon, you might just talk to your phone and let it handle the rest

Rich On Tech Episode 175 - May 23, 2026

Google just changed how you use Gmail and search with AI

Mentioned on The Woody Show Tuesday, May 19, 2026

What is wireless home internet and why it might save you money

Android 17's coolest new tricks, your texts just got way more private & is AI really your friend? (174, May 16, 2026)

My first week with Google's new Fitbit Air

Rich On Tech Episode 174 - May 16, 2026

This SoCal city wants to give residents free or cheap internet

Free AI and digital skills classes help people avoid getting left behind

These MagSafe accessories do way more than just charge your phone

The AI travel site I can’t stop using, scammers spoof police numbers & ChatGPT emergency contacts (173, May 9, 2026)

I found a smarter way to search for flights

Rich On Tech Episode 173 - May 9, 2026

UCLA students build homemade car for Red Bull Soapbox Race

This new site could rival Google Flights

Teen builds low-cost device to detect and correct eye drift

Apps to know: Save recipes, get better Wi-Fi, predict amazing sunsets and more

Razr is back, promo code hacks that work & Windows security gets a boost (172, May 2, 2026)

Scam or legit? This site tells you in seconds

Motorola says its Razr is the world’s number one flip phone

Rich On Tech Episode 172 - May 2, 2026

Rich On Tech Episode 171 - April 25, 2026 (Best Of!)

This website can tell you if an email, text or even physical mail is a scam in seconds

Canva’s new AI can design for you but still keeps you in control

Best apps to organize bookmarks, iPhone accessibility tools & risks of grey market streaming boxes (Episode 171, April 25, 2026 - Best of)

Your tech questions, answered

Snap bets big on smart glasses as the next computing platform

Seniors outsmarting smartphones, a new way to organize your links & the truth about AI audio recorders (Episode 170, April 18, 2026)

I’m obsessed with this app that shows your internet quality in real time

Rich On Tech Episode 170 - April 18, 2026

Viewer questions answered: iCloud confusion, saving voicemails, and cutting subscription costs

AI goes from chatbot to taking control of your devices

This new game console gets your whole family off the couch

Samsung Messages getting retired, new tool reveals what’s slowing your internet & Sonos makes a comeback (Episode 169, April 11, 2026)

This was on my to-do list for years… I finally did it

How to back up Google Photos to an external hard drive (what actually worked for me)

Rich On Tech Episode 169 - April 11, 2026

AI voice scams, airline fee hacks and the apps keeping you hooked

How to make your old laptop feel new again

The surprising inspiration behind these popular rugged phone cases

Best ways to back up your digital life, ChatGPT comes to your car & Samsung adds blood pressure tracking (Episode 168, April 4, 2026)

How to back up your phone, photos and computer without overthinking it

You may be owed money from LastPass

Rich On Tech Episode 168 - April 4, 2026

Sonos says its app is fixed and unveils two new speakers for home and on the go

This VR treadmill lets you walk, run & jump inside virtual worlds

Stop AI training on your data, Samsung gets AirDrop & live captions for your phone (Episode 167, March 28, 2026)

A big iPhone vs. Android pain point is finally fixed

Rich On Tech Episode 167 - March 28, 2026

Accessible tech is getting better than ever

Two high school students built an app to keep their classmates off their phones at school

This train drives itself and it’s already on U.S. tracks

iPhone’s hidden security update, CSUN assistive tech & scan your phone for spyware (166, March 21, 2026)

A hidden iPhone security update you should know about

Rich On Tech Episode 166 - March 21, 2026

How to remove images of your home from Google, Zillow and more

AI takes center stage at the 2026 CSUN assistive technology conference

Why some people are “bricking” their phones to stop social media scrolling

Google Maps gets big AI upgrade, Alexa gets a sassy adult voice & David Pogue on Apple’s first 50 years (Episode 165, March 14, 2026)

The sneaky accident scene scam you need to watch for

Dealerships are using AI scanners to inspect cars in seconds

Rich On Tech Episode 165 - March 14, 2026

Apple’s new $599 iPhone 17e delivers solid performance at a lower price

AI, space-based trackers and the new scams you need to know about

Hands-on with Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo, the AI personality test everyone’s taking & Android helps airlines track lost luggage (164, March 7, 2026)

Apple’s $599 MacBook changes the game

Rich On Tech Episode 164 - March 7, 2026

Scam alert: Fake court summons text uses QR code to scare victims into paying

Apple unveils $599 MacBook Neo aimed at students and first-time Mac buyers

Global Day of Unplugging challenges you to put down your phone

Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on, VPNs explained & why algorithms are replacing shared culture (163, February 28, 2026)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera test with real photo samples

I tested Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 Ultra. Here’s my verdict.

Rich On Tech Episode 163 - February 28, 2026

Fake Netflix emails are slipping past spam filters. Here’s the new trick to watch for

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones add privacy screen, faster charging and smarter AI

How to hide your email address to cut down on spam, scams and tracking

Travel smarter with these must-have gadgets for your next trip

Samsung Galaxy update to do, cutting your cable bill & why AI passwords are a bad idea (162, February 21, 2026)

This free operating system made my old laptop feel new again

Rich On Tech Episode 162 - February 21, 2026

AI cameras give youth sports a pro upgrade

AI robot dog turns out to be a dud

Why subscribe to the Rich on Tech newsletter?

Privacy-first search engines to try instead of Google

Google expands ID removal, cord-cutting tips & Bitcoin selloff analysis (161, February 14, 2026)

The $50 AI bracelet that remembers your entire life

Six apps I’m loving right now

Rich On Tech Episode 161 - February 14, 2026

Best headphones and earbuds for the price, plus an over-the-counter hearing aid pick

The Bee AI wearable that listens to your life

Tech clues in the Guthrie case, wireless satisfaction rankings & AI dog scam (160, February 7, 2026)

A safer way to claim your Siri (or any) settlement check

Smart gadgets from CES that solve everyday problems

Rich On Tech Episode 160 - February 7, 2026

The best TVs for the Super Bowl and the one feature that actually matters

Apple’s new AirTag is louder and easier to find

Amazon’s evolution, best big-screen TVs & better home internet (159, January 31, 2026)

Simple phone settings to change for more privacy

Rich On Tech Episode 159 - January 31, 2026

Simple smartphone settings that boost your privacy fast

ChatGPT wants to organize your medical life with a new health feature

California launches a free tool to delete your data from brokers

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

The end of Sony TVs as we know them

TV tech at CES 2026 shows bigger screens, smarter software, and AI everywhere

Rich On Tech Episode 158 - January 24, 2026

How robots are making fish taste better and last longer

High tech health gadgets from CES 2026

Apple and Google upgrade their AI, DROP data removal site & Tesla CD player (157, January 17, 2026)

Why I moved my number out of the iPhone

Rich On Tech Episode 157 - January 17, 2026

Hands on with the BlackBerry-inspired Clicks Communicator phone

Food scanning apps promise smarter grocery choices. Do they deliver?

CES 2026, ChatGPT Health & Gmail gets AI boost (156, January 10, 2026)

What stood out to me at CES 2026

Robots take over CES 2026, from dance moves to folding laundry

Rich On Tech Episode 156 - January 10, 2026

A music-playing lollipop and other unique tech finds from CES 2026

AI is everywhere at CES 2026 and it’s making life and gadgets easier

Weird CES gadgets that actually make sense

CES 2026 Preview: These glasses that let you game, watch movies on a giant virtual screen

Helping my dad untangle his tech, Galaxy A17 & removing people from photos (155, January 3, 2026)

Helping My Dad Untangle His Tech