What my AI agent does for me, hidden subscriptions & Apple's $2,000 foldable (196, Oct. 17, 2026)

iPhone Duo preorders are selling out: Apple’s first foldable iPhone starts at $2,000, with some deliveries reportedly slipping into January. Rich recommends waiting for reviews, especially given the expensive repair costs. AI agents can do more than answer questions: Rich compares Meta Muse, ChatG…

(Best of) Free TV antenna tips, smarter scam protection & better home Wi-Fi (195, October 10, 2026)

Pixel 11 Rambler speeds up replies: Rich says Google’s voice-to-text feature is accurate enough to dictate and format quick email responses on the fly. Meta faces landmark child-safety case: States accuse Meta of designing Instagram and Facebook to keep young users engaged while failing to adequate…

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

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. …

My new favorite AI assistant, tech support scams & Apple’s foldable (193, September 26, 2026)

Snapdragon focuses on AI: Qualcomm’s new chips aim to run more AI directly on phones, improving speed and reducing reliance on the cloud. Google Book preview: Android-based laptops bring native apps and built-in AI tools, starting around $900. New hardware demos: Rich tries a haptic mouse, robo…

Meta’s new Muse delivers, Siri gets smart & Apple Store secrets (192, September 19, 2026)

AI gets more useful and more concerning: Rich says to use AI and understand it, but question its answers rather than blindly trusting it. AI can provide emotional support: Caller Bonnie used ChatGPT to help process the loss of her dog, while Bridget Todd explained why emotional connections with AI …

iPhone Duo wins me over, hackers bypass 2FA & how to make your smart TV dumb (191, September 12, 2026)

Apple launches the $2,000 iPhone Duo, its first foldable with a 5.4-inch outer screen, 7.6-inch inner display, MagSafe and Apple Pencil support. iPhone Duo software could be its biggest advantage, with apps optimized for the foldable screen instead of simply being stretched larger. IDScan confirms …

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

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…

Save money on home internet, removing hidden PC malware & choosing the right TV antenna (189, August 29, 2026)

Rich talked about shopping around for high-speed internet and shared tools and tips to help you find a better plan, faster speeds or a lower price. Apple has set September 9 for its next big event, where we’re expecting to see the new iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Matthe…

My new favorite movie app, two-factor scams & a robot that draws your blood (188, August 22, 2026)

Meta faces landmark teen safety trial: Twenty-nine states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook young users while misleading parents about safety. Former Meta executive Arturo Behar testified that growth and engagement often took priority over child safety, while Meta denies wrong…

How to spot and stop scams, Pixel 11 explained & my new restaurant search trick (187, August 15, 2026)

• Scam protection: Slow down, stop the conversation, and independently verify requests before sending money, sharing codes, or installing software. • Family code words: Set up a private family code word to help verify emergency calls that could use AI-cloned voices. • Calendar spam: Fake PayPal c…