Sony hands off TVs to TCL, TikTok stays & keeping Android safe from malware (158, January 24, 2026)

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Rich talked about how it’s theend of an erafor 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 adealto stay in the U.S.

Richdiscussedthe privacy policy and terms of conditions for the new TikTok US.

Verizonsharedsome tips for keeping your tech working in a major winter storm.

Turns out Microsoft canshareyour BitLocker encryption key if it gets a valid warrant from the U.S. and you store it in their cloud.

Windows 11 updates arecausingwidespread problems.

You could be overpaying for ride shares. A newstudysays you should open up both the Lyft and Uber app to compare prices.

Cesar in San Diego asked for some TV recommendations. Richfoundthe 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’sbecomingVerizon 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 likesfreezing 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 fromAvantree.

Mary wants to keep her Samsung Android safe from malware and viruses. Rich recommends turning onAuto Blockerin Settings under Security and Privacy, enablingEnhanced Safe Browsingin Chrome, and considering the freeSophos Intercept X appfor 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 buystickersfrom Amazon to replace them.HP Warranty Checker

Amanda Spann, app educator and founder ofThe 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 arecomingto 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 calledTypeless.

Mario wants a second phone number for entering contests. Rich mentioned Google Voice,Sly Number, andTextFree.

Michael wants to know how towipehis computer clean before he recycles it. Rich also mentionedKilldiskandDisk 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 themto the original.

A newreportsays the free-TV startup Telly has shipped about 35,000 TVs, fewer than their promises.

If you want to check out Samsung’sGalaxy Z TriFoldphone, it is in select Samsung experience stores now.

Spectrum has Wi-Fi 7extendersnow if you want better coverage in your house.

Rich mentioned his favorite two factor app calledProton Authenticator.

Patty is looking to use Apple’s hide my email feature.

Rich mentioned theZoe Healthapp.

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