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Roku’s new home screen, Meta subscriptions & AI phishing scams (176, May 30, 2026)
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- May 30, 2026
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Be sure to subscribe to the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about the big changes to the Roku home screen. Rich mentioned to turn off Automatic Content Recognition: Settings > Privacy - Smart TV Experience > ACR Off Chelsea in Beaumont wants to know why Samsung Messages is moving to Google Messages and how to individualize text sounds for contacts. Rich says to enable Custom Notification Categories on Android for more control over alerts. Open Settings, tap Notifications, select Advanced settings, then turn on Manage notification categories for each app. You can also customize alerts for individual contacts. Open the Contacts app, select a person, tap Edit, and change their ringtone so you know who’s calling without looking at your phone. DIRECTV is raising prices on satellite and streaming starting June 25, most packages are going up from $5-8 a month. Rich mentioned iVerify to scan your phone for signs of spyware. iOS and Android . Verizon’s Total Wireless has a new $25 unlimited plan if you can bring your own unlocked phone. Gini in Menifee wants a simple Android phone. Rich recommends the Pixel 10a for its clean software, great camera, and ease of use. Meta has new Plus subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp starting at $3 a month. Gary says his phone is asking him to install AI by Glance for his lock screen. Rich says to skip it. Josie wants to know the difference between Guardio, LifeLock and Incogni. Rich also mentioned Chrome Enhanced Safe Browsing and AnnualCreditReport.com Guests: Amanda Caswell, AI Editor at Tom’s Guide, shares practical AI tips, tricks and tools that everyday consum…