Pixel 9, Massive Data Breach & Dangers of AI

Rich On Tech

17-08-2024 • 1 hr 47 mins

Rich discusses the new Pixel hardware from the latest Made By Google Event.

Here’s how to check if your SSN was involved in that massive data breach.

Links to freeze credit reports: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax

Ryan Montgomery, founder of cybersecurity firm Pentester. NPD Breach Check Tool

Mentioned: Bitdefender and ESET for anti-virus, iVPN and Mullvad for VPNs

Follow Ryan on Instagram for more cybersecurity info and tips

Eric in the I.E. asks there’s something similar to Pixel’s Call Notes feature for the iPhone. Apple is adding a call recording feature in iOS 18.

Samsung is bringing Circle to Search to select Galaxy A series smartphones.

Rich shares details on the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Maxx in Lake Worth, FL says you should consider freezing one more system from ChexSystems to avoid identify theft with bank accounts being opened in your name.

Mark in Woodland Hills is wondering if there’s a way to keep his phone cool while cycling outside. Rich mentioned the Phoozy phone case.

Fitbit Premium users will have access to some Peloton classes starting in September.

Rishi Chandra, Google Home, Shenaz Zack, Google Pixel and Sandeep Waraich, Pixel Wearables.

Melody in Carlsbad says random photos are showing up on her Mac computer.

Check the folder you’re using for your screensaver: Open System Preferences, Screen Saver, Photos and check the library or folder.

Elsa in Playa Del Rey wants to use DIRECTV Stream but it doesn’t work with Samsung.

Robert is trying to make his DIRECTV Genies tune to a certain sports game at a certain time.

California will soon let you add your Driver’s License and ID to Apple Wallet.

Max Tegmark of the Future of Life Institute will talk about the good and bad of AI.

Proton VPN now has a browser extension and it’s completely free.

There’s a new world record for most consoles hooked up to one TV: 444.

Dylan from St. Louis wrote in to say how much he likes the discount gift card website GCX, formerly Raise.

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