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AI notebook hack, proving you’re human online & one phone for work and personal (130, July 19, 2025)

Rich talked about how to build an  AI-powered notebook  that can remember everything using a combination of Google Gemini and Google Keep. Brian in Orange County is trying to figure out how to transfer photos from his iPhone to an Android. Rich mentioned  LocalSend  and  PairDrop . Were Nest cameras really  hacked  on May 28th? Rich explains. Google has set a date for the  unveiling  of its next Pixels on August 20th in New York City. Herb In San Diego wants to know how to get his answering machine to work with his AT&T digital phone. Rich says voicemail is likely  included  with the line and needs to be setup. Darren asks how to transcribe Zoom calls in real-time like subtitles. Rich said to use the  live transcription  feature built into Zoom? Dave in Littleton, Colorado wants to know how to free up space on his computer. Rich recommends  Disk Cleanup ,  Storage Sense  and  BleachBit . Nest is  raising  prices. So is  Peacock . Barbara is switching from AT&T to  US Mobile  and wants to know if she should stick with her iPhone or get an Android. Adrian Ludwig, chief architect at  Tools for Humanity , will explain how World Network is building a more private and secure way to prove you’re human online — and why that matters. Kenneth in Hollywood is looking for a way to use one cell phone for his personal and business calls. Rich mentioned  Grasshopper  and  RingCentral  and  Google Voice . Wayne wants to know how to have his Android phone read his text messages out loud. Rich recommended  Read my text messages  app and pay $1.99 to get rid of ads. Apple launched a new  emoji game  in Apple News+. Logan Seacrest, fellow at the R Street Institute, will discuss how  AI is being used in police body cameras . Bitcoin hits all-time highs. Rich has been playing Donkey Kong Bonanza on the Switch too, and it is a smashingly fun time. If you get a suspicious email, you can forward it to this website: scan at snitcher.space And it will give you a little report of if it's bogus or not. Chrome now lets you move the address bar to the bottom of the screen on Android. Rich's kids talked about the popularity of  Grow A Garden  on Roblox and Steve's Lava Chicken  reversed  viral video. Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more—plus interviews with industry experts—all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question  here . How to Listen: 🎙️  Live on  KFI AM 640  – Los Angeles, Saturdays from  11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️  Rebroadcast on  710 WOR  – New York City, Sundays from  8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻  Syndicated on affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via  RSS ,  iHeartRadio ,  Apple Podcasts  and  Spotify . Follow Rich on  X ,  Instagram  and  Facebook . Download the MP3  here  (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter  subscribers  get ad-free, HQ audio  here . Referral links  for services I like.  Amazon storefront  for products I like. RichOnTech.tv  Links may be affiliate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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