Rich explains why he’s finally sold on AI agents after using ChatGPT Dots to order pizza, check in for a flight, research trips and handle everyday tasks.


Six major AI companies signed a voluntary safety agreement with the White House, but there are no penalties, deadlines or real enforcement.


Eduardo in Tampa is looking for an affordable new phone, but a free Metro deal won’t work if he’s switching from T-Mobile.


Consumer Reports found that many connected-car apps share information with advertising and analytics companies, including potentially sensitive personal data.


Samsung raised Galaxy S26 prices by $100, while Google raised the Pixel 10a price as tech products continue getting more expensive.


Dan in Moss Landing can’t connect his Chromebook to his iPhone hotspot, and Rich recommends turning on Maximize Compatibility.


Todd in Goodyear wants a phone with a microSD card slot, and Rich recommends the Fairphone, Moto G series and SMS Backup & Restore.


McDonald’s is using AI to help restaurants determine menu prices, but that doesn’t mean it’s setting a different price for each individual customer.


Rich says phones should stay away during meals so we can actually pay attention to the people we’re with.


Richie in Sherman Oaks wants to use an external camera with his Pixel as a dash cam, but Rich recommends keeping things simple with a dedicated dash cam.


Holiday shoppers expect to spend less on tech this year even as gadget prices rise, and Rich recommends CamelCamelCamel, Keepa and ShopSavvy to check whether a deal is real.


Rich explains how to do a quick privacy audit on iPhone and Android to stop unnecessary apps from constantly tracking your location.


Mark Anthony Arena, the Computer Exorcist, explains why he dislikes automatic cloud storage, photo sticks and third-party antivirus software.


LaShawn in Los Angeles keeps getting a Norton security warning on a friend’s Wi-Fi, but the problem appears to be a false alarm involving the network rather than an infected laptop.


Rich confirms those RFID hotel towel trackers are real after getting charged $25 for leaving a towel in his room.


Amazon Now can deliver groceries, gadgets and everyday essentials in about 30 minutes in supported areas.


Samsung’s new SmartTag 3 is smaller and lighter, lasts up to 550 days and can alert you when an item is moved.


Amazon updated its Kindle lineup, moved the Paperwhite power button and added new options for physical and remote page turning.


Rich says Face ID on the iPhone 18 Pro has been less reliable since Apple moved some of its hardware under the display.


Pluto TV added more than 200 free, ad-supported horror movies for Halloween.


Rich answers listener questions about cellular dead zones, converting audio files, flip phones and transferring iPhone photos to a PC.


Tony Gebhard, author of No Sight Required, explains how AI tools are giving blind and low-vision users more independence.


Listener feedback includes Google Photos headaches, hotel towel trackers, Flighty, California’s DROP privacy program and the green camera indicator on a Mac.

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Rich explains why he&rsquo;s finally <a href="https://richontech.tv/i/218537915/i-finally-get-ai-agents">sold</a> on AI agents after using ChatGPT Dots to order pizza, check in for a flight, research trips and handle everyday tasks.
</li>
<li>
Six major AI companies signed a voluntary safety agreement with the White House, but there are no penalties, deadlines or real enforcement.
</li>
<li>
Eduardo in Tampa is looking for an affordable new phone, but a free Metro deal won&rsquo;t work if he&rsquo;s switching from T-Mobile.
</li>
<li>
Consumer Reports <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/personal-information/your-car-is-sharing-data-with-big-tech-companies-study-finds-a4474820962/">found</a> that many connected-car apps share information with advertising and analytics companies, including potentially sensitive personal data.
</li>
<li>
Samsung raised Galaxy S26 prices by $100, while Google raised the Pixel 10a price as tech products continue getting more expensive.
</li>
<li>
Dan in Moss Landing can&rsquo;t connect his Chromebook to his iPhone hotspot, and Rich recommends turning on Maximize Compatibility.
</li>
<li>
Todd in Goodyear wants a phone with a microSD card slot, and Rich recommends the <a href="https://us.fairphone.com/">Fairphone</a>, Moto G series and SMS Backup &amp; Restore.
</li>
<li>
McDonald&rsquo;s is using AI to help restaurants determine menu prices, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean it&rsquo;s setting a different price for each individual customer.
</li>
<li>
Rich says phones should stay away during meals so we can actually pay attention to the people we&rsquo;re with.
</li>
<li>
Richie in Sherman Oaks wants to use an external camera with his Pixel as a dash cam, but Rich recommends keeping things simple with a dedicated <a href="https://amzn.to/4y1M37J">dash cam</a>.
</li>
<li>
Holiday shoppers expect to spend less on tech this year even as gadget prices rise, and Rich recommends CamelCamelCamel, Keepa and ShopSavvy to check whether a deal is real.
</li>
<li>
Rich explains how to do a quick <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/do-a-quick-location-privacy-audit">privacy audit</a> on iPhone and Android to stop unnecessary apps from constantly tracking your location.
</li>
<li>
Mark Anthony Arena, the <a href="https://thecomputerexorcist.com/">Computer Exorcist</a>, explains why he dislikes automatic cloud storage, photo sticks and third-party antivirus software.
</li>
<li>
LaShawn in Los Angeles keeps getting a Norton security warning on a friend&rsquo;s Wi-Fi, but the problem appears to be a false alarm involving the network rather than an infected laptop.
</li>
<li>
Rich confirms those RFID hotel towel trackers are real after getting charged $25 for leaving a towel in his room.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/now/browse?ref_=nav_cs_QCX_nav_storefront">Amazon Now</a> can deliver groceries, gadgets and everyday essentials in about 30 minutes in supported areas.
</li>
<li>
Samsung&rsquo;s new SmartTag 3 is smaller and lighter, lasts up to 550 days and can alert you when an item is moved.
</li>
<li>
Amazon updated its Kindle lineup, moved the <a href="https://amzn.to/474rlsT">Paperwhite</a> power button and added new options for physical and remote page turning.
</li>
<li>
Rich <a href="https://x.com/richontech/status/2106205066852171940">says</a> Face ID on the iPhone 18 Pro has been less reliable since Apple moved some of its hardware under the display.
</li>
<li>
Pluto TV <a href="https://cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-is-adding-over-200-horror-movies-on-demand-this-october-just-in-time-for-halloween/">added</a> more than 200 free, ad-supported horror movies for Halloween.
</li>
<li>
Rich answers listener questions about cellular dead zones, converting audio files, flip phones and transferring iPhone photos to a PC.
</li>
<li>
Tony Gebhard, author of <a href="https://nosightrequired.com/">No Sight Required</a>, explains how AI tools are giving blind and low-vision users more independence.
</li>
<li>
Listener feedback includes Google Photos headaches, hotel towel trackers, Flighty, California&rsquo;s DROP privacy program and the green camera indicator on a Mac.
</li>
</ul>

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AI ordered my pizza, your car is spying on you & tech prices are rising (194, October 3, 2026)

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