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• Wizard of Oz immersive experience at the Sphere: The Las Vegas Sphere premiered a reimagined 1939 Wizard of Oz film using AI to enhance resolution, expand backgrounds, and add crowds for its massive 16K wraparound screen. Physical effects like wind, rumbling seats, falling apples, snow, and fire created intense immersion, making it a standout tech-driven entertainment event despite higher ticket prices.
Rich went through his list of favorite apps for 2025.
Mark wants to know how to get audio from his TV speakers and Bluetooth headphones simultaneously.
Patricia in Massachusetts is getting too many political texts. How does she stop that?
Larry in San Clemente says Avantree has great TV audio solutions.
Rich says the Ray Ban Metas are the gadget of the year.
Joe in Los Angeles wants to separate audio o...
Rich talked about how he set up an instant surround-sound home theater system using Amazon Echo speakers and shared a tip on how to turn off autoplay ads on Fire TV devcies.
Brian in Atlanta is wondering why his old iPads don’t connect to his new Wi-Fi router. Rich suggested deleting the old wifi network or doing a network settings reset.
Instagram adds a new feature called “Your Algor...
Rich shared his holiday shopping cheat sheet, packed with money-saving tips!
Bonnie in Charleston asks for a good transcription app. Rich mentioned Wispr Flow, Willow Voice, Super Whisper, Monologue, Aqua Voice, Talktastic, Whisper Memos.
Jeff Jablansky, with the startup Slate, will talk about their bare-bones EV that starts in the mid-20’s and lets buyers add only the accesso...
We’re off for the holiday weekend, so we’ve pulled together some of our favorite segments from past shows. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
• Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 quantum chip: Microsoft introduced a groundbreaking quantum computing chip using a new material called topoconductor, a novel state of matter theorized for 100 years. The chip promises faster problem-solving in fields like healthcare and energy, with...
Pixel 10 phones can now share files with iPhones using AirDrop
Roblox is now requiring facial ID checks so users can chat with people of similar ages.
Ray in the San Fernando Valley wanted to know what makes a solid dash cam. Rich said to look for 4K video, a wide field of view, night vision, loop recording, and a G sensor. He pointed to Veo, VanTrue, Garmin, and Nextbase as trusted picks.
• Tesla testing CarPlay support
Bloomberg reports Tesla is experimenting with CarPlay in a windowed mode on its infotainment screen. If it ships, owners would finally get wireless CarPlay for Siri, maps, and music apps that Tesla’s system doesn’t offer today.
• Apple introduces digital ID for travel
iPhone and Apple Watch users can now add a digital ID using their passport inside Apple Wallet. It w...
Rich talked about the viral warning that Meta will soon read your DM’s.
Shelton in Covina is wondering if he should log out of websites after doing financial transactions.
WhatsApp has launched a full Apple Watch app.
Henry in Glendora is looking for some software to help manage MP3 ripping. Rich recommended Exact Audio Copy, MP3Tag, and MP3Gain.
AI used to create fake receipts: Expense-report fraud is rising as employees use AI to generate realistic receipts. Companies report millions in fake submissions.
Glasses that block facial recognition: Zenni Optical’s new ID Guard coating reflects infrared light, preventing facial recognition systems from identifying wearers. It also disables phone Face ID and Windows Hello while worn.
NVIDIA hits $5 trillion valuat...
Rich talked about GM’s Forward event in New York City where they announced their eyes-off driving.
Jim in Sherman Oaks wants to know the best way to send Mast texts to folks and also put the information in their calendar. Rich mentioned Simple Texting and Textedly, along with Substack and Calendly.
Amazon revealed it’s a software bug that caused that massive AWS outage, ...
Rich talked about what he saw at CEATEC 2025. Watch my segments here and here. Here’s the Honda Uni-One that’s going viral. Plaud AI note recorder here.
Apple launched an M5-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Amazon is hiring 250,000 workers for the holidays.
Julia Storm, Digital Wellness Educator and founder of ReConnect, will help parents understand California’s new so...
Rich talked about his Amazon Prime Day mishap and the products that you wanted the most.
Rich also talked about his list of gadgets to keep an eye on this holiday season.
Rich explained who’s eligible for the FTC’s Amazon Prime refund and warned listeners to watch out for scammers trying to take advantage of it.
Nas in Los Angeles is wondering why his apps are no longer streaming after he s...
Rich talked about Amazon’s smart home announcements.
Google is ending support for early Nest Thermostats.
Daniel asks about using Apple Photos and Google Photos at the same time on his iPhone.
Sue wants to track blood pressure on the iPhone.
Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at TrueTrae.com, will share how to score the best deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Rich’s Prime Day Shopping Tips.
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Rich mentioned you should take photos of your rental car from all four sides to avoid disputes over damage.
Rich mentioned his scanner project that sends files straight to Google Drive—convenient, but keep privacy in mind.
Rich mentioned TikTok will keep operating in the U.S. under new ownership and tighter security rules.
Rich mentioned Amazon Prime customers may be eligible for up to $51 back from an FTC settlemen...
Rich shared his review of the new iPhone 17 models and talked about notable new features in iOS 26.
Dave in Long Beach wants to rip music from his CD’s and listen to them via a flash drive in his car. Rich recommended Exact Audio Copy and YouTube Music.
Victoria Song, senior reviewer for The Verge and author of the Optimizer newsletter, will talk about the Meta Ray Ban Display Glasses.
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Rich shares his thoughts on the new iPhone 17 lineup.
Caller Carmen in Hollywood can’t save her Google Docs. The issue is likely full storage. Head to one.google.com to check and free up space.
Brian Tong, YouTube tech creator, will help break down Apple’s big iPhone 17 announcements.
Rich shared an update on his recent accident.
Jim in Northern Arizona asks about using passkeys.
Rich shares highlights from CEDIA 2025 in Denver, a major home tech show featuring the latest in smart TVs, pro-grade audio, outdoor gear, and futuristic home automation.
Rich also talked about his visit to Denver, mentioning how much he enjoyed the city and a memorable dinner at Guard and Grace, where he had one of the best steaks he’s ever tasted.
Rich talked about how Amazon is ending the Prime Invitee ...
Rich reviewed The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas and explained how AI was used to reimagine the classic film.
Tim called in about a friend whose phone was allegedly hacked multiple times. Rich explained that’s unlikely, but advised changing major account passwords and enabling two-factor authentication for Apple, Google, and social media.
Mentioned: Proton Authenticator
Rich recapped his experience in Brooklyn for the Google Pixel event and discussed what's new with the Pixel 10 series.
Rich talked about visiting Chuck's Arcade, a new retro-inspired arcade from Chuck E. Cheese.
Jason Lucking, co-founder of PAiback, will explain how their app helps travelers automatically get money back when airfare prices drop.
Hal in Simi Valley is asking how to change the size of the ico...
Rich mentioned how going to the DMV for his real ID was a smooth process.
AOL is discontinuing dial-up, and Rich reminisced about the old days of the internet.
Dale in Oceanside says his Samsung keyboard layout mysteriously changed. Rich says to tap the gear icon above your keyboard, tap "Languages & types" under English, and set it back to QWERTY.
Apple brought blood oxygen monitoring back&nb...
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