Rich says Amazon will unveil a new AI-powered Alexa at an event in New York City on February 26. Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new invite app. You’ll need an iCloud+ subscription and an iPhone to send invites, but anyone can RSVP—even non-Apple users. Diana asks for an app to repurpose an old phone. Rich recommends Alfred Camera for easy live monitoring and motion detection. Did you know Microsoft has a free app called PC Manager? It helps clean and optimize your system. Just be sure to download the official version to avoid imi ..read more

Rich explained what DeepSeek is and why it disrupted the AI industry. Toni in the Inland Empire asks about the difference between following someone and adding them as a friend on Facebook. Jeff in Anaheim bought an Amazon Astro robot, and it stopped working. Amazon Music Unlimited is raising prices by at least $1 a month. Katie in Garden Grove is wondering about using an eSIM or regular SIM in Japan. Rich mentioned Airalo, use code RICH5375 for a few dollars off. Lisa asks about the BeaconLink feature on OnePlus 13 phones. Susan in San Die ..read more

Rich gives his initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Freddy in Yonkers is looking for a way to rip audio off CDs. Rich mentioned Exact Audio Copy. Drew in Sherman Oaks is looking for a way to free up storage on on his iPad without deleting his photos from iCloud. Rich recommends the “Optimize Storage” feature. Delete Desk is a handy website with a database of easy deletion instructions for over 10,000 websites. Bill in Santa Monica is wondering if the free TCL phone he got is worth keeping. Rich says to watch the movie The Wild Robot. It’s excellent and streaming on Peacoc ..read more

Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Listen LIVE from 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Rich talked about the tech to have on hand in an emergency situation. Valerie is struggling to figure out what music service she wants to commit to. Rich mentioned apps helpful to keep up with Wildfire activity near your home including Frontline Wildfire Defense, Watch Duty, PulsePoint and Firststreet.org ? Kincade Fire survivor Mike Yurochko discusses Loti ..read more

Rich gave an update on the Wildfire situation in Los Angeles, and talked about balancing CES coverage with the fires happening back home. Raul in Arcadia asked about portable batteries. Rich mentioned Jackery, Goal Zero, EcoFlow’s Solar Hat and Anker. ? Nick Russell, VP of Operations at Watch Duty, will share how the app is helping communities stay informed during the LA County fires. Susan in Santa Monica wants to get a smartphone. Rich mentioned refurbished iPhone and Pixels for the phone and pre-paying for a year of service&nb ..read more

Rich talks about the Apple eavesdropping settlement. Here’s how to adjust the privacy settings on your smart devices like Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa. Joe in Riverside wants to know if the LG M4 OLED TV will go on sale in the U.S. Samsung’s $60 Galaxy Fit3 goes on sale in the U.S. on January 9. ? Kai Twanmoh shares expert tips on exploring the outdoors with AllTrails—perfect for adventure enthusiasts! What is Turo, the peer-to-peer platform used to rent both cars that have been used in recent attacks? Mike in Los Angeles is wondering why Hotmail is ..read more

Rich shared his Favorite Apps of 2024. Diane wants to be able to access her home WiFi from other places. Rich mentioned a startup called CleverFi that’s working on something like this. Spencer in Charlotte wants to force a Windows 11 installation. Mentioned: help page ChatGPT now has an 800 number to call to talk to their AI chatbot. ChatGPT has opened its real-time web search feature to all users. Lito asks where is the promised Instagram recommendations reset? Look for it under Profile > Menu > Content Preferences Amazon Fire TV has add ..read more

Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Rich talked about all the AI improvements on the iPhone thanks to iOS 18.2. Santa has arrived on ChatGPT. Dennis in Pasadena is having issues with printing from his iPad using WiFi. LG is no longer making Blu-Ray players. ? Jared Schnader, Senior Bus Director at CALSTART, will talk about California's first electric road charging system and the electrification of UCLA’s BruinBus fleet. Jamie from Tampa is wondering how to save money on streaming services. R ..read more

Rich discussed the various types of encryption and why secure communication matters—even if you feel like you have "nothing to hide." Elena in Berkley says her Mint Mobile slows down after two weeks. Rich said to monitor speeds with an app called Meteor. Bitcoin crossed $100,000 for the first time. ? Coinbase CSO Philip Martin will share expert tips on avoiding online scams, protecting digital assets, and fighting back against fraud. MyHeritage app has a new feature called LiveMemory which uses AI to turn old photos into short video clips. Mich ..read more

Rich DeMuro brings you the latest in tech news, tips, gadget reviews, and interviews on Rich On Tech. Where to Listen Live Broadcast: Saturdays, 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and 350+ syndicated stations nationwide. Streaming: iHeartRadio App or podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Call In: Join the conversation at 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101). Paid Subscribers: Enjoy ad-free, high-quality audio. Featured Tech Tips & News Holiday Gift Ideas: Rich's top picks include the Google Holiday 100 and Amazon 100 gift guides. Mentioned products: Climbing Gecko, Beats Studio Pro ..read more