Rich talked about how he set up an instant surround-sound home theater system using Amazon Echo speakers and shared a tip on how to turn off autoplay ads on Fire TV devcies.

Brian in Atlanta is wondering why his old iPads don’t connect to his new Wi-Fi router. Rich suggested deleting the old wifi network or doing a network settings reset.

Instagram adds a new feature called “Your Algorithm” that lets you fine-tune what shows up in your reels.

Peter Kafka, chief correspondent at Business Insider, will break down the latest in the mega streaming deal between Neflix and Warner Bros.

Lewis in Riverside is wondering why his phone won’t schedule text messages. Rich mentioned downloading Google Messages.

Gadget of the week is the Pebble Index 01. It turns your finger into an instant voice notes button.

Gadget of the week is sponsored by Shopback. Use code RichOnTech for a $20 bonus.

Android adds live video to 911 calls.

Beverly is wondering why information on her Google Calendar disappears after a few years. Rich says to adjust the sync setting in on her app.

Devin in Las Vegas wants to mount four screens, four TVs, and turn them into one giant screen. Rich mentioned a 2x2 HDMI controller.

Rich also mentioned LiquidView, which makes digital windows.

Mark in St. Petersburg wonders if there’s a good app to help clean up his iPhone. Rich mentioned the free Clever Cleaner app. You can also go into iPhone settings, General, iPhone Storage, and tap Show All next to Recommendations to clean things up.

Stephen Hawthorne wants to use Apple’s Live Translate but has an older model iPhone.

The Aura Digital photo frame now lets you text pictures to it.

Nick Merrill will explain how his new privacy-first carrier Phreeli works.

Joy in San Diego wants to know how to learn the very basics of the iPhone. Mentioned: iPhone for Seniors for Dummies

If you want to add an AI assistant to your Apple Watch, Rich says to check out Chirp AI. they also make a tiny web browser for the Apple Watch screen called Ant.

Brad in LA wants an iPhone with a Home button. Rich recommended the iPhone SE3 from Back Market

Frank in Apple Lake, NY asks if he can control his computer with voice. Rich mentioned Windows 11 Voice Access and Wispr Flow and ChatGPT Voice Mode.

Roberto Baldwin, mobility journalist with SAE Media Group, will break down the latest trends shaping the future of transportation.

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Rich talked about how he set up an instant surround-sound home theater system using&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/181463455/amazon-echo-event">Amazon Echo speakers</a>&nbsp;and shared a tip on how to&nbsp;<a href="https://richontech.tv/i/181463455/quick-fire-tv-tip">turn off autoplay ads&nbsp;</a>on Fire TV devcies.
Brian in Atlanta is wondering why his old iPads don&rsquo;t connect to his new Wi-Fi router. Rich suggested&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102480">deleting</a>&nbsp;the old wifi network or doing a&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/reset-iphone-settings-iphea1c2fe48/ios">network settings reset</a>.
Instagram adds a new feature called &ldquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIGg_JDA6r/?img_index=1">Your Algorithm</a>&rdquo; that lets you fine-tune what shows up in your reels.
<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/peter-kafka">Peter Kafka</a>, chief correspondent at Business Insider, will break down the latest in the mega streaming deal between Neflix and Warner Bros.
Lewis in Riverside is wondering why his phone won&rsquo;t schedule text messages. Rich mentioned downloading&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&amp;hl=en_US">Google Messages</a>.
Gadget of the week is the&nbsp;<a href="https://repebble.com/index">Pebble Index 01</a>. It turns your finger into an instant voice notes button.
Gadget of the week is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shopback.com/">Shopback</a>. Use code RichOnTech for a $20 bonus.
Android adds&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.google/products/android/emergency-live-video/">live video</a>&nbsp;to 911 calls.
Beverly is wondering why information on her Google Calendar disappears after a few years. Rich says to adjust the sync setting in on her app.
Devin in Las Vegas wants to mount four screens, four TVs, and turn them into one giant screen. Rich mentioned a&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/48N60EI">2x2 HDMI controller</a>.
Rich also mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theliquidview.com/">LiquidView</a>, which makes digital windows.
Mark in St. Petersburg wonders if there&rsquo;s a good app to help clean up his iPhone. Rich mentioned the free&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app/id1666645584">Clever Cleaner</a>&nbsp;app. You can also go into iPhone settings, General, iPhone Storage, and tap Show All next to Recommendations to clean things up.
Stephen Hawthorne wants to use Apple&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/123185">Live Translate</a>&nbsp;but has an older model iPhone.
The Aura Digital photo frame now lets you&nbsp;<a href="https://auraframes.com/news/now-you-can-text-photos-directly-to-your-aura-frame">text pictures</a>&nbsp;to it.
Nick Merrill will explain how his new privacy-first carrier&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phreeli.com/">Phreeli</a>&nbsp;works.
Joy in San Diego wants to know how to learn the very&nbsp;<a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios">basics</a>&nbsp;of the iPhone. Mentioned:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4rW5qgG">iPhone for Seniors for Dummies</a>
If you want to add an AI assistant to your Apple Watch, Rich says to check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chirp.watch/">Chirp AI</a>. they also make a tiny web browser for the Apple Watch screen called&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ant-browser-web-on-your-watch/id6686406542">Ant</a>.
Brad in LA wants an iPhone with a Home button. Rich recommended the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.backmarket.com/en-us/p/iphone-se-2022-64-gb-productred-fully-unlocked-gsm-cdma/c7d736ab-3fea-4939-952b-47c07c038238?l=10#scroll=false">iPhone SE3 from Back Market</a>
Frank in Apple Lake, NY asks if he can control his computer with voice. Rich mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/get-started-with-voice-access-bd2aa2dc-46c2-486c-93ae-3d75f7d053a4">Windows 11 Voice Access</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://wisprflow.ai/">Wispr Flow</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chatgpt.com/features/voice/">ChatGPT Voice Mode</a>.
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertobaldwin/">Roberto Baldwin</a>, mobility journalist with SAE Media Group, will break down the latest trends shaping the future of transportation.
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Amazon Echo home theater setup, best iPhone cleaner & privacy first wireless carrier Phreeli (152, December 13, 2025)

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