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Twitter Tests Its Own Version of Instagram Stories Mar 05, 2020

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The impact of Coronavirus on the tech industry; Twitter tests its own version of Stories; AT&T TV explained; Apple $25 battery settlement; Alexa does severe weather alerts; Google Assistant can read web articles to you; Robocop style facial recognition for police departments.Listeners ask about MacBook vs Chromebook; setting up a new computer from scratch versus a backup; backing up photos from a computer and smartphone; a mirror fitness device and avoiding spammy job solicitations.Special guest Producer Bobby fills in for Producer MeghanFollow Richhttps://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Producer Bobbyhttps://www.instagram.com/soundslikebobby/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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Camera focus issues on the Samsung S20 Ultra Feb 27, 2020

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Samsung's top of the line smartphone is having trouble keeping pictures and videos in focus; Firefox makes browsing more private; Netflix reveals top 10 lists for the first time ever; the Gif pronunciation debate is settled over peanut butter; Why bad guys in movies don't use iPhones and food delivery apps are the most expensive way to eat.Listeners ask about meeting Rich in person, best antivirus software, dash cam recommendations, Roku versus Fire TV stick and background location privacy on iPhone apps.Follow Richhttps://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghan
LinksSamsung is aware of focus issue on S20https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/26/21155255/samsung-galaxy-s20-camera-issues-update-promisedFirefox private browsinghttps://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2020/02/25/firefox-continues-push-to-bring-dns-over-https-by-default-for-us-users/Netflix top 10 listshttps://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/see-whats-popular-on-netflixGif pronunciation debatehttps://amzn.to/2VzEKpriPhone x bad guyshttps://youtu.be/69GjaVWeGQM?t=169Expensive food delivery appshttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/26/technology/personaltech/ubereats-doordash-postmates-grubhub-review.htmlRich's new favorite phone casehttps://amzn.to/3a9GCcoSee 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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A Cell Phone Plan for Zero Dollars Per Month Feb 21, 2020

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Hands on with the Samsung S20 Ultra camera versus the iPhone; Apple considers letting users set default apps; Disney+ app makes its way to VIZIO TV's; Galaxy Z Flip is sold out; the cheapest cell phone plans available including an interview with Derek Ting of TextNow; assistive technologies for vision loss.Listeners ask about recovering deleted files from a laptop, securing online accounts, iPad or Mac for a high school student, deleting photos from Google Photos and annoying animated GIFs.Follow Richhttps://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Producer Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanS20 Ultra Camera comparisonhttps://richontech.tv/2020/02/android/samsung-s20-ultra-camera-versus-iphone-11-pro-max-night-photos/Apple default appshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-20/apple-weighs-loosening-restrictions-on-rival-iphone-music-appsDisney+ VIZIOhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vizio-announces-disney-availability-directly-on-smartcast-expanding-entertainment-options-accessible-through-the-platform-301008568.htmlCheap Cell Phone planshttps://ktla.com/2020/02/21/textnow-cheapest-cell-phone-calling-plans/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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Hands on Impressions with Samsung's Galaxy S20 Phones Feb 13, 2020

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A look at Samsung's latest smartphones including the S20 lineup and Z Flip foldable; Google gets groovy for Valentine's Day; Mac malware outpaces PCs for the first time; Siri can answer election questions.Listeners ask questions about setting iPhone app defaults, upgrading to a Roku Ultra, equipment to start a podcast and whether 5G is just hype.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 Has New Security Settings You Should Check Feb 06, 2020

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Ring introduces a Control Center for easier management of privacy settings; Apple Watch tips and tricks; Google Maps turns 15; Google Photos lets strangers download other users' videos by accident.Listeners ask about switching to a new wireless home internet provider, Apple Watch bands, the difference between Libby and Overdrive and creating ringtones for the iPhone.Follow Rich DeMurohttps://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Producer Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanRing Control Centerhttps://richontech.tv/2020/02/quick-tips/ring-privacy-dashboard-issues-concerns-adjust-settings/Apple Watch Trade Inhttps://ww.9to5mac.com/2020/02/03/apple-bumps-apple-watch-trade-in-values/#Apple Watch Tipshttps://www.instagram.com/p/B8MQHTkljOO/Google Maps 15https://www.blog.google/products/maps/maps-15th-birthdayGoogle Photos Mistakehttps://mashable.com/article/google-photos-videos-glitch/Starry Internethttps://starry.com/internetWander Internethttps://www.wander.net/Libby Apphttps://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/Ringtones for iPhonehttps://softorino.com/iringgSee 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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You Can Now Tell Facebook to Stop Tracking You Jan 30, 2020

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Google Nest thermostats can now detect HVAC issues; TextNow offers free calls and texts for a one time $10 fee; new iPhone app lets you record two cameras at once; Facebook debuts a tool to limit third party tracking; a Peloton style experience for less than half the price.Listeners ask about redeeming Apple gift cards, spying on text messages, upgrading to Catalina, backing up photos and whether to upgrade a Windows 7 PC to Windows 10.Mentioned:Facebook Privacy Toolhttps://richontech.tv/2020/01/quick-tips/stop-facebook-tracking-off-facebook-activity-tool/Google Nesthttps://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9703429TextNowhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/01/30/textnow-offers-free-calls-and-texts-after-9-99-set-up-fee/4614325002/DoubleTakehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/doubletake-by-filmic-pro/id1478041592?ls=1Bowflex C6https://www.bowflex.com/bikes/c6/100894.htmlFollow Richhttps://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanSee 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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Reelgood Makes the Most of Your Streaming Subscriptions Jan 23, 2020

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How not to get your phone hacked like Jeff Bezos; Apple's less than secure iCloud encryption; the Smart Contact lenses of the future; a new earthquake app; Seattle allows voting by cellphone.Listeners ask about changing the default search engine on their web browser, pop up ads on their phone, using Apple's family sharing features and two factor authentication for logging into a laptop.
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Mentioned:Mojo Visionhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B7pBU1_l3OP/QuakeAlertUSA Earthquake apphttps://earlywarninglabs.com/mobile-app/Reelgood Apphttps://reelgood.com/Seattle Mobile Votinghttps://www.npr.org/2020/01/22/798126153/exclusive-seattle-area-voters-to-vote-by-smartphone-in-1st-for-u-s-electionsSwitch search engineshttps://ktla.com/2020/01/22/private-search-engines-browsing/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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A New Search Engine Self Destructs Your Browsing History Jan 16, 2020

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Google now lets you use an iPhone as a physical security key; HP might make printer ink cheaper; Google assistant gets some helpful new features; Verizon launches a privacy focused search site with some nifty tricks; Fitbit activates blood oxygen monitoring sensors in existing devices.Listeners ask about the end of Windows 7, AirPods Pro issues, a way to export text messages to PDF, upgrading to a new TV and whether an app called Drivemode is recommended.Follow Richhttps://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanGoogle iPhone Security Keyhttps://9to5google.com/2020/01/14/iphone-google-security-key/Fitbit Oxygen Sensorshttps://9to5mac.com/2020/01/15/fitbit-blood-oxygen-monitoring-before-apple-watch/Verizon OneSearchhttps://www.verizonmedia.com/press/2020/01/14/verizon-media-launches-privacy-focused-search-engine-onesearchNew Google Assistant Featureshttps://www.blog.google/products/assistant/ces-2020-google-assistant/HP Cheaper Inkhttps://www.techspot.com/news/83561-hp-might-start-making-ink-cartridges-more-affordable.htmlSee 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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CES 2020 Recap: Robots, Gadgets and Cool Finds Jan 10, 2020

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Recorded on the show floor at CES 2020 Las Vegas in Renovo's fully autonomous Chrysler Pacifica.Rich & Meghan discuss Colgate's new toothbrush that tells you when you've actually cleaned your teeth; A ride in Qualcomm's self driving car; a Pizza making robot; LG's Veggie Growing Refrigerator; Fingerprint Door Lock; Arlo Pro 3 Wireless Floodlight Security Camera. Special Guest Renovo CEO Chris Heiser talks about the future of data collection in cars. Plus listener questions answered!Follow Rich on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Meghan on Twitter:https://twitter.com/producermeghanSee 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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Budget Security Cam Maker Wyze Has a Data Breach Jan 02, 2020

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Wyze explains what was and was not exposed in a large data breach; California's new online privacy law explained; Filing taxes for free should get easier; Amazon holiday shopping numbers; top journaling apps for 2020.Listeners ask about Facebook's privacy notice, recycling old gadgets, dragging and dropping MP3 files onto an iPhone and recovering deleted text messages.
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Links:Wyze Data Breachhttps://forums.wyzecam.com/t/updated-12-30-19-data-leak-12-26-2019/79046California Consumer Privacy Acthttps://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2020-01-01/ccpa-california-internet-rights-what-you-need-knowIRS Free File Reformshttps://www.propublica.org/article/irs-reforms-free-file-program-drops-agreement-not-to-compete-with-turbotaxAmazon Holiday Tidbitshttps://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-customers-shop-record-levels-again-holiday-season-cyber
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