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Scary Airport USB Charging Stations Debunked May 31, 2019

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Amazon unveils the Echo Show 5 with new privacy features; the new iPod touch; Whether you should stay away from Airport USB charging ports; iPhone trackers; what parents need to know about the YOLO app; VIZIO adds AirPlay 2 to existing TV sets; Apps to help you focus; Google Maps lets you see popular restaurant dishes; listeners ask questions about Apple Watch, best iPhone model for pictures, adding Bluetooth to a Samsung TV, WhatsApp and more.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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Facebook Spying Explained May 23, 2019

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What to expect from Apple's WWDC; T-Mobile tweaks free Netflix perk; Ice T says Amazon delivery personnel should wear a special vest; A simulated Google Duplex call; Consumer Reports rips Tesla Autopilot; Cheapest way to use your phone abroad; a rear view dash cam; Facebook spying explained.
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New App Takes Unique Approach to Blocking Robocalls May 17, 2019

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A review of the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone; iPhone 7 recall; first ever 1 terabyte MicroSD card; Uber launches a "quiet mode" and faster pickups at airports; DJI's Osmo Action camera is great for vlogging; ibi Photo backup device; Apple's TV app gets a makeover; a new app takes an AI approach to robocalls; emails and callers talk about a business scam involving Google, finding the best home computer, switching to Spectrum Mobile and cutting down on robocalls.
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Photo App Uses Your Data to Train AI May 09, 2019

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Google's announcements at I/O, including advancements in AI, Incognito Mode in Maps, Nest Hub Max and Pixel 3a; Samsung says Fold launch will be decided soon; Ever app somewhat secretly used users photos to for facial recognition business; Otter voice notes app; Best hotel room deals; Pixel 3a versus Samsung S10e; Eero versus Google Wifi; best Antivirus program for phones and computers; website for sending anonymous emails.
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Google Lets You Set Search History to Self Destruct May 02, 2019

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Facebook’s big changes; Google can now automatically delete your search and location history; Smartphone sales slump; Apple is king of smart watches; Netflix improves it’s audio quality; free trial of HBO and offline downloads through Apple; YouTube streams MLB games; Blackberry upgrade question; Huawei phones compared; Transcription app; Barry compliments the show.
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Apple Watch Lost at Sea Turns Up Working 6 Months Later Apr 25, 2019

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Samsung postpones the launch of the Galaxy Fold smartphone; Unlimited movie theater ticketing apps compared; Amazon Key for Garage now available; Comparing streaming video services; Kohl's expands Amazon returns program nationwide; Remapping the Bixby button; Zoho Doc Scanner to turn documents into PDF's; Zillow's new AI powered app to create free 3D home tours; Disputing roaming charges; Sextortion emails; Buying Amazon Kindle books on an iPad; Hiding your birthday on Facebook; Google Fit on iOS and an Apple Watch goes missing at sea.
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Google and Amazon Make Peace Apr 18, 2019

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Samsung stumbles moments before the launch of the Galaxy Fold smartphone; Amazon and Google announce a truce so YouTube can officially come to Fire TV; Verizon increases its activation fee; Hands on with T-Mobile's TV service called TVision; an iPhone hack for parents; BBM shuts down permanently.
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Cord Cutting Keeps Getting More Expensive Apr 11, 2019

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How to change your Alexa privacy settings so Amazon employees can't listen to recordings of your conversations with her; T-Mobile launches a television service called TVision, YouTube adds channels and raises prices for YouTube TV; Connected dash cams that monitor your car 24/7; Sonos and Ikea team up for a new line of speakers and lamps; Apple cuts the price of HomePod; AT&T launches 5G mobile service in Los Angeles and Microsoft confirms you don't really need to eject a flash drive. Plus, Producer Meghan reads your questions!
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Office Depot Tricks Customers into Computer Repairs; Verizon Offers Robocall Killer; New Password Manager; Thoughts on Apple TV+, News+ & Cr Mar 28, 2019

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Office Depot settles charges with the FTC that they misled customers into costly computer repairs; Verizon's Call Filter app helps you battle robocalls; Apple launches News+, TV+ and an Apple credit card; Firefox launches a free password manager that works across desktop and mobile; Twitter gets a dark mode; Google is transcribing podcasts to help you find specific things discussed; Sony has a new action cam with a flip up screen; Spotify tests a cheaper plan for just two people to share; Ford's new 2020 Explorer has a "mindful mode."
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New AirPods and iPads; Citizen Neighborhood Crime App; Free Streaming Movies; Postmates Party; Opera VPN; Amazon Kindle and Skincare line Mar 22, 2019

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Apple launches updated AirPods; iPads and iMac computers; Google Stadia gaming service; Facebook has yet another privacy gaffe; Amazon updates its entry level Kindle and introduces a new skincare line; Postmates Party feature for free delivery; Opera adds a free VPN to its Android browser; Ways to stream Hollywood movies for free; Warby Parker's virtual glasses try on; Citizen neighborhood crime tracking app.Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontechEasy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"
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