Sony hands off TVs to TCL, TikTok stays & keeping Android safe from malware (158, January 24, 2026)
Rich talked about how it’s the end of an era for Sony TVs. They will soon be manufactured by TCL under the Bravia name. Rich talked about how TikTok has a new lease on life with a deal to stay in the U.S. Rich discussed the privacy policy and terms of conditions for the new TikTok US. Verizon shared some tips for keeping your tech working in a major winter storm. Turns out Microsoft can share your BitLocker encryption key if it gets a valid warrant from the U.S. and you store it in their cloud. Windows 11 updates are causing widespread problems. You could be overpaying for ride shares. A new study says you should open up both the Lyft and Uber app to compare prices. Cesar in San Diego asked for some TV recommendations. Rich found the 75-inch TCL QM7K on sale at Best Buy for under a $1000. If you live in an area that has Frontier internet and it’s becoming Verizon internet, you should call Verizon and see what kind of deals they can give you. They’ve got aggressive mobile and home bundles now. Scott is wondering if he should sign up for every free offer for identity theft protection he gets in the mail. Rich actually likes freezing your credit . Connie is wondering how to have her husband listen to the TV through the speaker and she listens through earbuds. Rich recommended Bluetooth headphones if your TV supports both audio outputs at the same time or check out solutions from Avantree . Mary wants to keep her Samsung Android safe from malware and viruses. Rich recommends turning on Auto Blocker in Settings under Security and Privacy, enabling Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome, and considering the free Sophos Intercept X app for extra protection. Jim in San Diego says the keys on his HP laptop are wearing off. What should he do? Rich tossed out that he could buy stickers from Amazon to replace them. HP Warranty Checker Amanda Spann, app educator and founder of The App Accelerator , will break down how everyday professionals can turn an app idea into a real product without being technical. Book: I Have an App Idea . Ads are coming to ChatGPT. Melody in Carlsbad is wondering why her printer isn’t working after a power outage. Rich discussed some of the most AI-resistant jobs. Rich mentioned a new AI voice-to-text keyboard for Android called Typeless . Mario wants a second phone number for entering contests. Rich mentioned Google Voice, Sly Number , and TextFree . Michael wants to know how to wipe his computer clean before he recycles it. Rich also mentioned Killdisk and Disk Wipe . David wants to know why his browser suddenly uses Yahoo instead of Google. Rich says he might have installed a bad extension. You can go into Google Chrome Settings. Under reset settings, restore them to the original. A new report says the free-TV startup Telly has shipped about 35,000 TVs, fewer than their promises. If you want to check out Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold phone, it is in select Samsung experience stores now. Spectrum has Wi-Fi 7 extenders now if you want better coverage in your house. Rich mentioned his favorite two factor app called Proton Authenticator . Patty is looking to use Apple’s hide my email feature. Rich mentioned the Zoe Health app. 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 af