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How to prep your iPhone to sell it for an upgrade Oct 07, 2020

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Using your current iPhone to help you fund your next one? Here are the steps to take to get your phone ready for maximum cash back when you sell!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Chromecast with Google TV hopes to organize streaming confusion Oct 02, 2020

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What to know about Chromecast with Google TV; Pixel 5 smartphone specs; Nest Audio speaker; Facebook builds Messenger into Instagram; Google puts an end to waiting on hold; iHeartRadio app for Apple Watch; Super Mario Bros. 35 game.Listeners ask about a smartwatch for a kid, getting WiFi without a cable connection, how to get an e-business card, whether to buy a wireless CarPlay adapter and if the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a good phone.LinksFollow Rich!https://twitter.com/richontechChromecast with Google TVhttps://blog.google/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tv/Pixel 5 smartphonehttps://blog.google/products/pixel/new-5g-pixels-more-helpful-featuresNest Audio speakerhttps://blog.google/products/google-nest/new-nest-audioFacebook Messenger in Instagramhttps://about.fb.com/news/2020/09/new-messaging-features-for-instagram/Hold for mehttps://blog.google/products/pixel/hold-for-me/iHeartRadio on Apple Watchhttps://www.iheart.com/content/2020-09-28-iheartradio-app-launches-for-apple-watch/Super Mario Bros. 35https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-mario-bros-35-switch/Smartwatch for kidshttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768WiFi without cablehttps://www.circuitcity.com/zte-max-connect-unlocked-mobile-wifi-hotspot-4g-lte-gsm-router-mf928-up-to-150mbps-download-speed-connect-up-to-10-devices-create-a-wlan-anywhere-bundle.htmlE-Business cardshttps://popl.co/Samsung Galaxy S20 FEhttps://amzn.to/2SiuC1pSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nest Audio smart speaker uses data to make audio sound its best Oct 01, 2020

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The Google Nest Audio smart speaker replaces the original 2016 Google Home. Nest Audio has louder sound, better bass and you can pair two of them for a stereo effect. Learn how Google uses proprietary software and data to make these speakers sound their best no matter where or how you listen to them.
Interview with Mark Spates, Google Nest Product ManagerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Roku gets AirPlay in OS Update, free streaming app and refreshed devices Sep 28, 2020

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Roku players are getting AirPlay 2 thanks to a software update. The company also unveiled a new stand alone streaming app filled with free items to watch and new players.Interview with Mark Ely, Vice President, Retail Product Strategy at Roku.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ring created a security drone to fly around your house Sep 25, 2020

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Amazon updates Fire TV and Echo devices; Samsung has a new "Fan Edition" S20 smartphone at a great price; Ring Always Home Cam flies around your house and a way to backup photos on iPhone without using the cloud.Listeners ask about a smartwatch for kids, COVID information on Google Maps, setting time limits on iPad games, blocking YouTube from kids during school time and whether to get a new iPad Pro.Follow Rich:https://twitter.com/richontechLinks:Amazon Fire TV deviceshttps://amzn.to/3j49MyhEcho deviceshttps://amzn.to/2S1r97iSamsung Fan Edition S20https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-s20-5g/s20-fe-5g/Ring Always Home Camhttps://blog.ring.com/2020/09/24/introducing-ring-always-home-cam-an-innovative-new-approach-to-always-being-home/SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Gohttps://amzn.to/2S1nZAuSmartwatch for kidshttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768COVID info on Google Mapshttps://blog.google/products/maps/navigate-safely-new-covid-data-google-maps/iPad game time limitshttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982Blocking YouTubehttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/set-screentime-limits-filters-kids-circle-nextdns-opendns-familyshield/
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iOS 14, new Apple Watch models explained and Arlo Wireless Video Doorbell Sep 18, 2020

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iOS 14 features; Apple Watch 6; Apple Watch SE; letting a child use an Apple Watch without requiring an iPhone; Apple One bundle; PlayStation 5 pricing details; TikTok Ban update; Arlo Wireless Video Doorbell; Verizon acquires TracFone.Listeners ask about a way to stay connected between different rooms of the house, best sites to sell used goods, podcast equipment recommendations, keeping an old router versus upgrading, blue light filters and more.Follow Rich:https://twitter.com/richontechiOS 14https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/the-cool-new-features-on-apples-ios-14-including-widgets-and-the-new-home-screen/Apple Watch 6https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-6/Apple Watch SEhttps://www.apple.com/apple-watch-se/Apple Watch Family Setuphttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768PlayStation 5https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/playstation-5-launches-this-november-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-drive-301132705.htmlTikTok Banhttps://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2020/09/commerce-department-prohibits-wechat-and-tiktok-transactions-protectArlo Doorbellhttps://www.arlo.com/en-us/products/arlo-video-doorbell-wire-free/default.aspx#videoDoorbellHeroVerizon/Tracfonehttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-to-acquire-tracfoneSites to sell used stuffhttps://ktla.com/news/local-news/apps-to-know-buy-stuff-local-facebook-marketplace-offerup/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Amazon Fresh grocery store now open in Woodland Hills Sep 17, 2020

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Amazon has a brand new grocery store concept and the first location is opening in Woodland Hills, CA. The Amazon Fresh store features a mix of local and national brands along with organics and freshly prepared items. There's an emphasis on low prices and high-tech checkout.Follow Richhttps://twitter.com/richontechStore location:Amazon Fresh grocery store opens Thursday, September 17. Hours are from 7 AM to 10 PM daily. The store is located at 6245 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Watch this space, it's time for another Apple Event Sep 11, 2020

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Apple sets a date to reveal new products at a virtual event, pricing and availability for the new Xbox models, two factor authentication on Zoom, location tracking in Citizen SafePass app, Apple TV app on VIZIO TV's and Peloton's new bike.Listeners ask about the best apps to monitor kids on social media, Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, replacing cable with a Roku and screen protectors for a Samsung phone.
Follow Rich:https://twitter.com/richontechApple Eventhttps://www.apple.com/apple-events/Xbox modelshttps://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/09/xbox-series-x-and-xbox-series-s-launching-november-10/Zoom two factorhttps://blog.zoom.us/secure-your-zoom-account-with-two-factor-authentication/Citizen SafePasshttps://twitter.com/richontech/status/1304446931939147777Apple TV on VIZIOhttps://www.vizio.com/en/appleofferPeloton Bike+https://blog.onepeloton.com/new-peloton-bike-tread/Social media monitoring for kidshttp://bark.us/Roku cablehttp://untangle.tv/homeScreen protectorsTech Armorhttps://amzn.to/3hn5JM2Invisible Shieldhttps://www.zagg.com/en_us/invisibleshield
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