Driver’s license scans exposed: More than 153 million U.S. and Canadian ID records were reportedly offered on the dark web. Freeze your credit and consider an IRS Identity Protection PIN.


Make accounts harder to hack: Rich shared three simple ways to better protect your accounts, including unique passwords, two-factor authentication and Chrome Enhanced Protection.


Translation tools for travel:Timekettle, AirPods and Pixel Buds can translate conversations, but a phone translation app may be easier in important situations.


Tesla Cybercab goes driverless:David Moss rode Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab in Austin and discussed how autonomous vehicles could improve mobility for blind, disabled and elderly passengers.


International calling while traveling: Check your carrier for a roaming pass or use a travel eSIM. Simbye is one option that can include a real phone number.


Amazon scam checker:Alexa for Shopping can check whether a suspicious Amazon email, text or call is legitimate. You can also forward suspicious emails to verify@amazon.com.


Daily spelling game:Beeswax gives players five words a day to spell by listening to their pronunciation.


iPhone blocked-number limits: Apple appears to limit how many numbers can be blocked, and removing thousands of old entries can be tedious.


DVRs for antenna TV:Tablo and ZapperBox can record free over-the-air TV. Rich found the $15 Philips rabbit ears delivered consistent reception for his main channels.


Sonos 27 gets smarter: Sonos is adding more natural voice control, AI features, lock-screen controls and easier volume adjustments.


New Sonos gear: The Beam Ultra soundbar can use portable Sonos speakers as surrounds, while Ace Ultra headphones add improved noise cancellation and 35-hour battery life.


Setting boundaries for AI:Will Cady says AI should expand human abilities rather than become a crutch that weakens them.


Charging driverless cars: Autonomous EV fleets still need charging infrastructure, although modern fast charging can dramatically reduce downtime.


Cleaning up Gmail: Use All Mail for bulk deletion or filter by sender to quickly remove large batches of unwanted messages.


Free California data removal: California residents can use DROP to request deletion from registered data brokers, while paid services such as Incogni offer broader removal tools.


Top laptops for 2026:Consumer Reports highlighted models from LG, Asus, Apple and Acer for Windows, travel, creative work, budget buyers and Chromebook users.


HTC privacy-focused smart glasses: The $500 HTC Vive Eagle combines cameras, audio and AI with local encrypted storage and safeguards against covert recording.


ChatGPT Finances:ChatGPT Finances can connect financial accounts for questions about balances, transactions and spending. Rich still prefers Monarch Money for a traditional dashboard.


Mindtrip flight alerts:Mindtrip monitors airfare based on dates, destinations, budget and preferences, then alerts travelers to meaningful price drops.


Save money on flights: Start tracking early and stay flexible on dates, airports and destinations. The cheapest flight is not always the best overall value.


Google Guided Vision: Gemini Live can describe what a phone camera sees and guide blind or low-vision users to aim the camera correctly.


Job scam warning: Fake recruiters impersonate real companies, offer jobs without legitimate interviews and eventually ask victims to buy equipment with fraudulent checks.


Better antenna reception: Moving an antenna near a window can help, while larger antennas generally perform better when mounted higher and clear of obstructions.


Internet during outages: A UPS battery backup can keep your modem and router running if your provider’s network still has power.


Keep fighting fraud disputes: One listener recovered thousands in unauthorized PayPal transactions after repeatedly disputing the charges and securing his accounts.

<ul>
<li>
Driver&rsquo;s license scans exposed: More than 153 million U.S. and Canadian ID records were reportedly <a href="https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/09/fbi-probes-service-selling-153m-drivers-licenses/">offered on the dark web</a>. Freeze your credit and consider an IRS Identity Protection PIN.
</li>
<li>
Make accounts harder to hack: Rich shared <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/three-simple-ways-to-make-your-accounts">three simple ways to better protect your accounts</a>, including unique passwords, two-factor authentication and Chrome Enhanced Protection.
</li>
<li>
Translation tools for travel: <a href="https://www.timekettle.co/">Timekettle</a>, <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/123185">AirPods</a> and <a href="https://support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100?hl=en">Pixel Buds</a> can translate conversations, but a phone translation app may be easier in important situations.
</li>
<li>
Tesla Cybercab goes driverless: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DavidMossAI">David Moss</a> rode Tesla&rsquo;s steering-wheel-free Cybercab in Austin and discussed how autonomous vehicles could improve mobility for blind, disabled and elderly passengers.
</li>
<li>
International calling while traveling: Check your carrier for a roaming pass or use a travel eSIM. <a href="https://simbye.com/">Simbye</a> is one option that can include a real phone number.
</li>
<li>
Amazon scam checker: <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-verify-amazon-messages-alexa-for-shopping">Alexa for Shopping</a> can check whether a suspicious Amazon email, text or call is legitimate. You can also forward suspicious emails to <a href="mailto:verify@amazon.com">verify@amazon.com</a>.
</li>
<li>
Daily spelling game: <a href="https://spellbeeswax.com/">Beeswax</a> gives players five words a day to spell by listening to their pronunciation.
</li>
<li>
iPhone blocked-number limits: Apple appears to limit how many numbers can be blocked, and removing thousands of old entries can be tedious.
</li>
<li>
DVRs for antenna TV: <a href="https://www.tablotv.com/">Tablo</a> and <a href="https://zapperbox.com/">ZapperBox</a> can record free over-the-air TV. Rich found the $15 <a href="https://amzn.to/4xQhe6w">Philips rabbit ears</a> delivered consistent reception for his main channels.
</li>
<li>
Sonos 27 gets smarter: Sonos is adding more natural voice control, AI features, lock-screen controls and easier volume adjustments.
</li>
<li>
New Sonos gear: The Beam Ultra soundbar can use portable Sonos speakers as surrounds, while Ace Ultra headphones add improved noise cancellation and 35-hour battery life.
</li>
<li>
Setting boundaries for AI: <a href="https://willcady.com/">Will Cady</a> says AI should expand human abilities rather than become a crutch that weakens them.
</li>
<li>
Charging driverless cars: Autonomous EV fleets still need charging infrastructure, although modern fast charging can dramatically reduce downtime.
</li>
<li>
Cleaning up Gmail: Use All Mail for bulk deletion or filter by sender to quickly remove large batches of unwanted messages.
</li>
<li>
Free California data removal: California residents can use DROP to request deletion from registered data brokers, while paid services such as Incogni offer broader removal tools.
</li>
<li>
Top laptops for 2026: <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/best-laptops-of-the-year-a1978102788/">Consumer Reports</a> highlighted models from LG, Asus, Apple and Acer for Windows, travel, creative work, budget buyers and Chromebook users.
</li>
<li>
HTC privacy-focused smart glasses: The $500 <a href="https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/">HTC Vive Eagle</a> combines cameras, audio and AI with local encrypted storage and safeguards against covert recording.
</li>
<li>
ChatGPT Finances: <a href="https://openai.com/index/personal-finance-chatgpt/">ChatGPT Finances</a> can connect financial accounts for questions about balances, transactions and spending. Rich still prefers <a href="https://monarch.com/referral/jod8x6muse?r_source=copy">Monarch Money</a> for a traditional dashboard.
</li>
<li>
Mindtrip flight alerts: <a href="https://mindtrip.ai/">Mindtrip</a> monitors airfare based on dates, destinations, budget and preferences, then alerts travelers to meaningful price drops.
</li>
<li>
Save money on flights: Start tracking early and stay flexible on dates, airports and destinations. The cheapest flight is not always the best overall value.
</li>
<li>
Google Guided Vision: Gemini Live can describe what a phone camera sees and guide blind or low-vision users to aim the camera correctly.
</li>
<li>
Job scam warning: Fake recruiters impersonate real companies, offer jobs without legitimate interviews and eventually ask victims to buy equipment with fraudulent checks.
</li>
<li>
Better antenna reception: Moving an antenna near a window can help, while larger antennas generally perform better when mounted higher and clear of obstructions.
</li>
<li>
Internet during outages: A UPS battery backup can keep your modem and router running if your provider&rsquo;s network still has power.
</li>
<li>
Keep fighting fraud disputes: One listener recovered thousands in unauthorized PayPal transactions after repeatedly disputing the charges and securing his accounts.
</li>
</ul>

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3 ways to stop hackers, Amazon’s scam checker & AI flight price alerts (190, September 5, 2026)

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