Netflix Buffers, Bluesky Soars & Bitcoin Breaks $90k

Rich On Tech 98 - November 16, 2024

Rich talked about the technical issues plaguing the Netflix livestream of the Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight.

Bluesky is suddenly a popular alternative to X. Find me here.

Bitcoin reached a new high of $90,000.

Marcello in Golita wants help recoving a forgotten Bitcoin account. Mentioned: CryptoAssetRecovery and KeyChainX

Google has a standalone Gemini AI app for iPhone.

Mark in Los Angeles is curious about iMac vs Mac Mini and what monitor to get. Episode mentioned.

Kent in Huntington Beach is trying to download iOS 18 but doesn’t have enough space.

Mentioned: Apple gives you temporary iCloud storage to move to a new phone.

For the fifth time in six years, the most common password is 123456.

Paul in Columbus, Ohio is wondering how to reset a computer to donate it. Windows 8, 10 & 11. Mentioned: shredOS, KillDisk, DBAN and Chrome OS Flex.

Bryan in San Diego is looking for an app that automatically edits video footage. Mentioned: Go Pro Quik, Magisto, CapCut and Splice.

Amazon Black Friday sales run November 21 to December 2.

Amazon Haul is the company’s answer to Temu, with all products under $20.

👨‍👦 Former USA TODAY tech columnist and current AARP Tech Editor Ed Baig shares solutions for helping aging parents resolve their technology challenges.

Mentioned: Windows Quick Assist.

Rich talked about how much he loves Aura frames, esp as a holiday gift.

The voice of “You’ve Got Mail” passed away at 74.

Julie in Downey wants to know about an iPad for the holidays. Mentioned: Google Shopping, Yahoo Shopping, PayPal Honey.

Mentioned for refurbished goods: Gizmogo, Back Market, TipTop

Rich talked about the apps for anxious fliers. Mentioned: Ask the Pilot book.

🎓 Turnitin CPO Annie Chechitelli discusses the impact of AI on education.

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