Japan tech, social media safety & travel pillow pick (144, Oct 18, 2025)
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 social media warning label law and Instagram’s PG-13 teen content rules — and what both mean for kids online. Gadget of the week is Logitech’s new solar keyboard that lasts up to four months on a charge. Sponsored by ShopBack . Charlene in Hawaiian Gardens is having trouble getting her mic to work on Zoom. Rich says to go into Settings, Audio and choose the right mic on your system. You can also test your setup at a website like webcammictest.com Donna asks how to share photos that she’s scanned with friends and family. Rich recommended Amazon Photo s. Kathy in Los Angeles wants to know if she should keep an old Compaq keyboard and mouse. Rich recommends just buying one on Amazon when you need it. You can recycle used electronics at places like Staples, Best Buy and the Apple Store. Apple TV+ is changing its name to just Apple TV, and F1 , the hit movie, will stream on December 12th. Phil in San Diego is trying to help a friend who wants to get access to their child’s iPhone that passed away. Rich says this is not easy. It might require a court order. For everyone else, please set up a legacy contact on Apple , Google , and Facebook . Nancy wants to sell stuff on Facebook Marketplace but doesn’t want to use her real phone number. She wants to know some apps to add a second line. Rich mentioned TextFree , Sideline , Burner , and Hushed , as well as Google Voice . Rebekah Griffiths, Assurant’s mobile trade-in expert, will explain how trade-ins put more money back in consumers’ pockets and why giving devices a second life matters. Rich mentioned a handy website for converting image, video, audio, and document files called VERT . Google is adding a “ hide ads ” button to search results. Verizon’s Total Wireless brand has a free cell phone plan for eligible Californians with unlimited talk, text, and 6GB of data. Nathan is having issues with his Spectrum remote controlling his HiSense TV. Rich mentioned how United is installing StarLink on its mainline aircraft and this website can help you track the progress. Rich talked about how connectivity and technology has changed in Japan over the past decade he’s been traveling there. In case you’re wondering what Rich travels with in his tech bag, here are the details . Rich mentioned the trtl travel pillow . Also, here is the ramen place he found in Tokyo. Bookmark it for your next visit! Wayne from Wisconsin asks how to adjust his MP3s so the volume is the same across each file. Rich recommended an app called MP3Gain . Rich mentioned the Taylor Swift song Opalite . 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 , Spotify and anywhere else you listen to audio. Follow Rich on X , Instagram and Faceb