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Pixel 10 first look, car tracking devices & a landline for kids (136, Aug 23, 2025)

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  icons  and  text  on his Windows computer. Rich covered the  Pixel Watch 4 ’s biggest upgrades, including standalone Satellite SOS, a new AI Health Coach, and Raise-to-Talk with Gemini for instant AI help. Karen in Bakersfield asked for antivirus suggestions. Rich explained that Windows Security is already strong, with options like Malwarebytes, Sophos, Chrome’s Enhanced Safe Browsing, and AV-Test results helping you stay protected without all the upsell clutter. Mark in Woodland Hills is asking if there is a home show where he can see all the security options on display. Rich mentioned  CEDIA  in Denver, which is where you can see a lot of the professional electronics equipment. C. Scott Brown , senior editor at Android Authority, will share key takeaways from Google’s Pixel event in Brooklyn. Apple TV+ is raising prices from $10/month to $13/month. David writes in from Oregon asking if he can turn off the 4-digit passcode to his phone so he can just swipe to unlock it. Rich says yes, but he does not recommend it. Reggie in Charleston, South Carolina wants to know about trackers for his car. Rich mentioned the AirTag, Chipolo,  Tile  and  Tracki . Jo Carrasqueira, senior editor at XDA, will share simple steps to deep  clean your Windows PC  so it runs faster and smoother. A Seattle start-up named  Tin Can  is bringing back the landline, but just for kids. Amazon Autos  adds  Hertz used cars to its online marketplace. Alaska Airlines and T-Mobile are  teaming up  for free Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. Be sure to sign up for Rich's  newsletter . Luke in the UK recommends  ShredOS  for erasing hard drives. Dave in Washington suggests  LibreOffice  for editing PDFs for free. And for changing file permissions, check out  Emco Unlock It . George from Pennsylvania suggests  Microsoft PC Manager  for cleaning up old PCs. Nora from Pico Rivera loves  Tello  because you can customize the plan to fit your needs. Rich mentioned that Facebook might be secretly scanning your camera roll and has  instructions  for how to turn this feature off. 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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