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Why You Should Stop Swiping a Card at the Gas Pump Dec 19, 2019

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Visa warns about gas station card fraud; a new way to stream local OTA channels; best gadgets of the past 10 years; Instagram fights online bullying.Listeners ask about the differences between a Chromebook and laptop; Android or iPhone and how to block annoying ads on an Android phone.Follow Rich:https://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Meghan: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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Android Phones Might Be Worse in 2020 Dec 12, 2019

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Google protects your password better in Chrome; A processor change might actually make Android phones worse next year; iOS 13.3 adds even more helpful parental controls; You can now sell your house directly to Zillow; a fire safety device; Hue dimmer switch and an app that turns your iPhone into an old school iPod.Follow Rich:https://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Meghan:https://twitter.com/producermeghanRich's Book:https://amzn.to/2soY3F3Chrome Password Security:https://www.blog.google/products/chrome/better-password-protections/Snapdragon 865:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/12/qualcomms-new-snapdragon-865-is-a-step-backwards-for-smartphone-design/Pixel Features:https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/more-helpful-pixel-features/Sell to Zillow:https://www.zillow.com/offers/Apple Parental Controls:https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/10/ios-13-3-whats-new-features-changes/LifeDoor Fire Gadget:https://ktla.com/2019/12/11/lifedoor-fire-safety-gadget-home-close-bedroom-door/Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer:https://www.instagram.com/p/B5wTYE9lKN5/Rewound Apphttps://apps.apple.com/app/rewound-music-player/id1481219461See 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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Google Photos Gets a Helpful New Texting Feature Dec 05, 2019

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An upcoming iPhone might ditch wired connectors completely; Google Photos gets a feature to help you send picture messages to friends and family; breaking down the FBI's smart TV warning; Mattress hackers; best apps of 2019.
Listeners ask about the best duplicate file finder programs, the best flip phone for seniors, Apple's credit card reporting to credit agencies, wireless charging pads versus power banks and the best Apple Watch for the gym.
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Links:iPhone Rumorhttps://www.macrumors.com/2019/12/05/kuo-iphone-without-lightning-connector-2021/Google Photos featurehttps://www.blog.google/products/photos/now-its-easier-to-share-everyday-moments-in-google-photos/FBI Smart TV Warninghttps://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/tech-tuesdaysmart-tvsMattress Hackershttps://www.wsj.com/articles/unintended-perk-of-the-online-mattress-boom-never-ending-free-trials-11575474415Apple Best Apps 2019https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/12/apple-celebrates-the-best-apps-and-games-of-2019/Duplicate file finderhttps://www.softwarehow.com/best-duplicate-file-finder/Flip phone for seniorshttps://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/alcatel-go-flip-3See 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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The Sneakiest Holiday Shopping Tool Ever Nov 21, 2019

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How thieves are using Bluetooth scanning apps to target valuables in your car; my favorite Holiday Shopping tools; Fake Amazon reviews; Ford's new electric Mustang SUV; a website with details on original streaming programming.Listeners ask about watching Disney+ on their older smart TV, a free streaming movie service through the library and the best methods for scanning documents to go paperless.Follow Richhttps://twitter.com/richdemuroFollow Meghanhttps://twitter.com/producermeghanGet Rich's Book:https://amzn.to/335Dl9V
Bluetooth thieveshttps://www.wired.com/story/lasers-hack-amazon-echo-google-home/ShopSavvy Barcode Scannerhttps://shopsavvy.com/Google Shopping price trackinghttps://blog.google/products/shopping/find-best-prices-and-places-buy-google-shopping/Facebook Ad Libraryhttps://www.facebook.com/ads/library/DealNews.com Slickdeals.netFake Amazon Reviewshttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nicolenguyen/her-amazon-purchases-are-real-the-reviews-are-fakeStreaming Originals Websitehttps://www.onlyonstreaming.com/Ford Electric Mustang SUVhttps://www.ford.com/suvs/mach-e/2021/Free streaming service from the libraryhttps://www.kanopy.com/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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Motorola Brings Back the Razr with a Foldable Screen Nov 14, 2019

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The Razr flip phone comes back as an Android smartphone; Google enables an iMessage-style solution to all Android phones; A look at the Disney+ streaming service; Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro; Google Maps gets a handy feature for international travel; the Libby app for downloading free library books to your Kindle.Listeners ask about getting free cloud storage, the best digital picture frame, how to edit their address book on a computer, whether AirPods Pro are still worth it and a phone to replace a Samsung device.Follow Rich:https://www.instagram.com/richontech/Follow Meghan:https://twitter.com/producermeghanRich's Book:https://www.amazon.com/101-Handy-Tech-Tips-iPhone/dp/1731457944Razr is backhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SLVoNwglNoGoogle's answer to iMessagehttps://www.blog.google/products/rcs/upgrading-messaging-android-us-rcs/Disney+https://dtcimedia.disney.com/news/dtci-disney-plus-launchApple 16 inch MacBook Prohttp://earny.link/apple/AP7jFAGoogle Maps Translate Featurehttps://www.blog.google/products/maps/speak-easy-while-traveling/Digital picture framehttps://store.google.com/us/product/google_nest_hubSee 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 T-Mobile Plan for $15 a Month Nov 07, 2019

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Hackers use lasers to silently command smart home devices; T-Mobile announces 5G will light up nationwide on December 6, along with a new $15 monthly plan; A device to help you uncover hidden cameras in Airbnbs; the glut of streaming services; DXOMARK reviews the iPhone 11 Pro camera.Listeners ask about backing up iPhone photos using a flash drive, an app that helps you find lower car insurance rates, an inexpensive outdoor wireless security camera and which Android tablet is best.Follow Rich:https://twitter.com/richdemuroFollow Meghan:https://twitter.com/producermeghanRich’s book:https://www.amazon.com/101-iPhone-Tips-Tricks-features/dp/1695599527/
Show links:Streaming serviceshttps://variety.com/2019/digital/news/consumers-streamers-survey-1203393992/
T-Mobile announcementshttps://www.t-mobile.com/news/supercharged-uncarrier-moves
Scout Hidden Camera Finderhttps://www.spyguy.com/products/scout-hidden-camera-finder
Hackers using lasers to foil smart speakershttps://www.wired.com/story/lasers-hack-amazon-echo-google-home/
DXOmark iPhone 11 Pro Camera Reviewhttps://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-camera-review/
iPhone Photos to Flash Drivehttps://photos.google.com/apps https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Photos/b?ie=UTF8&node=13234696011 https://www.sandisk.com/ixpand https://ktla.com/2019/05/13/ibi-photo-manager-review/
App for lower car insurancehttps://www.gabi.com/
Outdoor wireless security camerahttps://www.amazon.com/All-new-Blink-Outdoor-Security-included/dp/B07MN67BCR
Android tablethttps://www.amazon.com/Fire-HD-10/dp/B07KD6YDKCSee 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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Apple AirPods Pro Make an Excellent iPhone Companion Oct 31, 2019

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"Ears on" with Apple's new AirPods Pro noise cancelling headphones; Google Assistant gets SiriusXM stations; Sony shuts down PlayStation Vue streaming service; Spotify tests a kids app; Amazon Fresh is now included in Prime; Details on HBO Max; the Hottest Toys this holiday season.Listeners ask about the best earbuds for a Pixel smartphone, if it's necessary to upgrade the iPhone 5 software, whether it's worth signing up for Nextdoor, finding a new home internet provider and the best early warning earthquake apps.
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Outback Steakhouse Serves up a Side of Surveillance Oct 24, 2019

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An official Apple TV app comes to Amazon Fire TV; thoughts on Google Pixel 4 after a week of use; Verizon gifts unlimited customers Disney+; Ring and Nest get into the Halloween spirit; an Outback Steakhouse tests a high tech surveillance tool; Netflix won't work on older Roku devices after December 1 and cell phone lock pouches.Listeners about about free tools to check their credit score, how to make a memorial video on a smartphone, how to project Netflix to a TV from a phone and whether automatic software updates are a good idea.
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Google Pixel 4 Puts the Smart in Smartphone Oct 17, 2019

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Hands on with Google's latest gadgets including Pixel 4, Nest Mini and Pixelbook Go; Samsung readies a software patch to fix an issue where a random fingerprint can unlock the Galaxy S10; Amazon charges big bucks to be on its holiday toy list. Listeners ask about a Mac Mini vs an iMac, Fire Stick vs Apple TV, fingerprints vs face unlock, Spectrum's "free" speed increase and Infiniti Kloud storage.
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The Proper Way to Answer Password Security Questions Oct 10, 2019

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Instagram removes a "creeper" feature; taking a holoride VR ride in a car; the proper way to answer password security questions; new features in macOS Catalina; Tile's new locator lineup. Listeners ask questions about the Apple Watch, iPhone's Bedtime setting and what to do about iTunes going away.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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