Netflix Buffers, Bluesky Soars & Bitcoin Breaks $90k

Rich On Tech 98 - November 16, 2024 Rich talked about the technical issues plaguing the Netflix livestream of the Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight. Bluesky is suddenly a popular alternative to X. Find me here. Bitcoin reached a new high of $90,000. Marcello in Golita wants help recoving a forgotten B…

Meta Ray-Bans Review, Managing Photo Duplicates & Choosing Your Perfect Cell Plan

Rich talked about his new love for the Ray Ban Meta smart glasses. VIDEO Russ in Grand Junction, CO is blind and loves his Ray Ban Meta glasses. Julian in Woodland Hills says the Be My Eyes feature on the Meta glasses. Aria is another similar service. You can now use chat.com to access ChatGPT. …

Apple AI, New Macs & Cybersecurity Tips

Rich talked about the new Apple Intelligence features on the iPhone. VIDEO Dennis in Pasadena has audio distortion on his AirPods since doing the hearing test. Microsoft announces paid security updates after Windows 10 support ends. Rich attended TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Startups mentioned: Reme…

To-Do Lists, Password Managers & A New AirPods Accessory

Rich discusses the answers to his questions: Which phone are you using? How do you keep track of your to-do list? Rich’s current method: Whisper Memos on Apple Watch, Email Me on iOS, Email Yourself on Android, Notion for safekeeping, Microsoft To Do since it’s cross-platform and allows you to a…

First Color Kindle, New iPad Mini & Tracking Cats

Amazon refreshed it’s entire Kindle lineup including the first ever Kindle Colorsoft with color e-ink. Stephanie in Los Angeles is a senior citizen and wants to be prepared for an emergency. Rich mentioned Blindshell, DumbWireless and Consumer Cellular phones. Mike writes in about how to get help…

Tesla's Robotaxi, Electronics Nostalgia & Ring's AI Search

Rich is home in NJ and recounted his Dad’s (successful) cancer journey and his love of electronics stores over the years. Toni in the Inland Empire is having issues with one of her AirPods. Rich mentioned a factory reset, cleaning and check for software update. You can replace just one or buy the …

Unexplained Outages, Prime Day Tips & Spying Galore

Rich shared his tips and tricks for getting the best deals on Amazon Prime Day. Linda in Seal Beach is worried her iPhone is hacked. Rich mentioned a Restore and iMazing Spyware scan. China found a way to spy on our telecom systems using our own wiretapping backdoor. Gary in Laguna Nigel is curi…

Social Media Issues, AR Glasses & Helpful Money Apps

Rich shared his story about how he tried to help out his Instagram followers and it backfired. Arnold in Rancho Cucamonga is getting popups on his S24 smartphone. 🥽 CNET's Scott Stein compares Meta’s Orion AR prototype against Snap's Spectacles, and talks about advancements in augmented reality.…

iOS 18 Deep Dive, Automation's Job Impact & iPhone 16 Review

Rich talked about new features in iOS 18 and mentioned Whisper Memos as a great way to use the Action Button. Matthew in Sonora wants help building his dream invention of a smart Bott’s Dot to help cut down on cars hitting animals in the road. 🤖 Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine dis…

iPhone 16 Hands-On, Scrubbing Personal Data & Decoding Wireless Speeds

Rich offers his hands on impressions of the new Apple products: iPhone 16 models, Apple Watches and AirPods. Bill in Los Angeles wonders if those websites offering a free iPhone 15 are legit. 📱 Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler test-drives Apple Intelligence and explains the quirks …