Tesla's Robotaxi, Electronics Nostalgia & Ring's AI Search

Rich On Tech

Rich is home in NJ and recounted his Dad’s (successful) cancer journey and his love of electronics stores over the years.

Toni in the Inland Empire is having issues with one of her AirPods. Rich mentioned a factory reset, cleaning and check for software update. You can replace just one or buy the new AirPods 4.

Susan in Santa Monica has a question about replacing her old router and whether she should turn off her router at night.

Tesla unveiled the Cybercab robotaxi and more at an event in Los Angeles.

Dianne in Menifee is curious if there’s a way to have a FaceTime call with iPhone and Android.

Tubi is paying nearly $20 million in a privacy related settlement.

Ring has a new AI powered smart video search, but you’ll have to be on the $20 plan to get it.

Brady in Anaheim is curious what he can migrate Evernote to.

Amazon says customers saved more than $1 Billion during Prime Big Deal Days 2024.

📺 Tech journalist Christian de Looper explores the pros and cons of art-style TVs like Samsung's The Frame and Hisense's CanvasTV. Also mentioned: Roku Backdrops and Amazon Ambient.

Todd in Santa Monica called to tell us about an AI hackathon taking place in Santa Monica.

TikTok is getting sued by 14 states for harming kids and being addictive. Countdown to ban timer.

Jamie in Los Angeles wants a budget security camera that doesn’t have a subscription.

Jerry in Hatfield, PA wants to know if there’s way to “sniff out” streaming media URLs. Rich mentioned a Chrome extension called Bulk Media Downloader.

Google’s NotebookLM can basically create a podcast out of text source you upload.

🏃‍♂️ Former PR pro Scott Baldwin introduces Front Pack, his new social network designed to connect and motivate endurance athletes through shared experiences and goals.

Streaming TV platforms are tracking you big time. Here’s a guide to opt out.

Text messages scams are out of control.

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