• Rich explains why he’s finally sold on AI agents after using ChatGPT Dots to order pizza, check in for a flight, research trips and handle everyday tasks.

• Six major AI companies signed a voluntary safety agreement with the White House, but there are no penalties, deadlines or real enforcement.

• Eduardo in Tampa is looking for an affordable new phone, but a free Metro deal won’t work if he’s switching from T-Mobile.

• Consumer Reports found that many connected-car apps share information with advertising and analytics companies, including potentially sensitive personal data.

• Samsung raised Galaxy S26 prices by $100, while Google raised the Pixel 10a price as tech products continue getting more expensive.

• Dan in Moss Landing can’t connect his Chromebook to his iPhone hotspot, and Rich recommends turning on Maximize Compatibility.

• Todd in Goodyear wants a phone with a microSD card slot, and Rich recommends the Fairphone, Moto G series and SMS Backup & Restore.

• McDonald’s is using AI to help restaurants determine menu prices, but that doesn’t mean it’s setting a different price for each individual customer.

• Rich says phones should stay away during meals so we can actually pay attention to the people we’re with.

• Richie in Sherman Oaks wants to use an external camera with his Pixel as a dash cam, but Rich recommends keeping things simple with a dedicated dash cam.

• Holiday shoppers expect to spend less on tech this year even as gadget prices rise, and Rich recommends CamelCamelCamel, Keepa and ShopSavvy to check whether a deal is real.

• Rich explains how to do a quick privacy audit on iPhone and Android to stop unnecessary apps from constantly tracking your location.

• Mark Anthony Arena, the Computer Exorcist, explains why he dislikes automatic cloud storage, photo sticks and third-party antivirus software.

• LaShawn in Los Angeles keeps getting a Norton security warning on a friend’s Wi-Fi, but the problem appears to be a false alarm involving the network rather than an infected laptop.

• Rich confirms those RFID hotel towel trackers are real after getting charged $25 for leaving a towel in his room.

• Amazon Now can deliver groceries, gadgets and everyday essentials in about 30 minutes in supported areas.

• Samsung’s new SmartTag 3 is smaller and lighter, lasts up to 550 days and can alert you when an item is moved.

• Amazon updated its Kindle lineup, moved the Paperwhite power button and added new options for physical and remote page turning.

• Rich says Face ID on the iPhone 18 Pro has been less reliable since Apple moved some of its hardware under the display.

• Pluto TV added more than 200 free, ad-supported horror movies for Halloween.

• Rich answers listener questions about cellular dead zones, converting audio files, flip phones and transferring iPhone photos to a PC.

• Tony Gebhard, author of No Sight Required, explains how AI tools are giving blind and low-vision users more independence.

• Listener feedback includes Google Photos headaches, hotel towel trackers, Flighty, California’s DROP privacy program and the green camera indicator on a Mac.

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