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Fitbit Knows What You Did Last Summer Jul 25, 2019

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A new iPhone feature that will let you fix photos after you take them; Samsung says a "fixed" Galaxy Fold smartphone will launch in September; DoorDash changes the way tips work after uproar; Nintendo has a phantom Joy-Con issue; Flighty is a flight tracking app for travel geeks and the Costco membership card finally goes digital. Listeners ask if Fitbit is slurping up all of their data, what the best and safest email service is, a recommended app to send money and Google Assistant vs Alexa compared for smart home control.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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Never Get Hit With a Free Trial Fee Ever Again Jul 18, 2019

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The privacy controversy surrounding FaceApp; Netflix loses subscribers in the U.S. for the first time in a long time; CES to allow sex toys at next year's show; Amazon Prime Day is a roaring success once again; a new service ensures you're never hit with subscription fees after a free trial ends; listeners ask about the best place to buy Apple laptops, Roku versus Amazon Fire TV, the best starter smartphone and a way to video chat with Mom.Follow Rich: https://twitter.com/richdemuro Follow Producer 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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Quick Hit: What Went Right & Wrong with the ShakeAlertLA App Jul 06, 2019

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The first major earthquakes hit Southern California since the launch of an early warning app for people who live in Los Angeles. Robert de Groot of the USGS explains what went as planned and where there is room for improvement.ShakeAlertLA AppiOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shakealertla/id1445922632Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.shakealertla&hl=en_US
USGS on Twitter:https://twitter.com/USGS_ShakeAlert 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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FaceTime's Creepy New Eye Contact Feature Jul 04, 2019

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FaceTime’s Creepy New Eye Contact FeatureSamsung announces details for the Note 10 launch event; WhatsApp drops support for older devices; How to tell if your favorite websites and services are really down; Amazon says it keeps Alexa voice recordings forever; the app to stream local channels for free; Clip on lenses for smartphones; a review of Walmart’s $64 tablet; Faxing with a VoIP phone line; FaceTime’s creepy new AR feature in iOS 13 and a walk down Walkman memory lane.
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Why You Probably Don't Need a Drone Jun 27, 2019

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How to set Google to auto-delete your search history; Prime Day details; Amazon turns Rite Aids into pickup centers; Visible's $40 Unlimited plan gets even better; a travel website for geeks; Ordering food with Google; an extra-strength Robocall blocking app; listeners ask about playing Harry Potter on older devices, getting a drone, deleting old accounts and whether to switch to iPhone to get an Apple Watch.
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Quick Hit: Verizon's Secret $40 Unlimited Plan Gets Even Better Jun 26, 2019

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An interview with Visible CEO Miguel Quiroga about the decision to lift the data speed cap on the company's $40 unlimited plan that runs on Verizon's network.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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Quick Hit: Most Extreme Robocall Blocking App Yet Jun 25, 2019

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Firewall is a new type of robocall blocking app: it only lets in callers in your contact list, everyone else is sent to voicemail.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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How to Avoid Getting Hacked Jun 20, 2019

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Facebook takes on crypto with its own currency; Apple teams with Best Buy for official repairs; Walmart lets you upgrade your phone online; Ring's new peephole cam; Avoiding hack attacks; Instagram's new way to help you recover your hacked account; playing the new Harry Potter Pokemon Go style game. Listeners ask about Venmo privacy, Apple Watch vs Fitbit, Kids tracking app for Android and a good reverse phone number lookup website.Follow Rich: https://twitter.com/richdemuro Follow Producer Meghan: https://twitter.com/producermeghan Rich's Book: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone https://www.amazon.com/101-Handy-Tech-Tips-iPhone/dp/1731457944See 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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Visiting Shanghai for CES Asia 2019 Jun 14, 2019

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A visit to Shanghai, China for CES Asia 2019. Electronics on the show floor, along with impressions of China including the great firewall and censorship of Google and social media; a review of the Chinese rides hare app Didi; foreign food and a trip to a McDonald's to see the unique regional items on the menu; visiting Shanghai Disneyland; questions from listeners including Pandora vs Spotify, high tech water leak detection, removing a hijacking search toolbar, robocall scams and selling an iTunes gift card.Follow Rich: https://twitter.com/richdemuro Follow Producer Meghan: https://twitter.com/producermeghan Rich's Book: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone https://www.amazon.com/101-Handy-Tech-Tips-iPhone/dp/1731457944See 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 Definitive Guide to Upcoming iTunes Changes Jun 06, 2019

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Everything you need to know about upcoming changes to iTunes; new features coming soon to the iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV macOS; Amazon's new StyleSnap feature to help you shop for similar looking clothes; Spotify's new Pandora-lookalike app called Stations; questions from listeners on topics including the Surface Pro, Verizon alternatives, removing yourself from group messages and solving WiFi issues.Follow Rich: https://twitter.com/richdemuro Follow Producer Meghan: https://twitter.com/producermeghan Rich's Book: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone https://www.amazon.com/101-Handy-Tech-Tips-iPhone/dp/1731457944See 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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