# Roku’s new home screen, Meta subscriptions & AI phishing scams (176, May 30, 2026)

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Podcast: [Rich On Tech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rich-on-tech-218820)
Published: 2026-05-30T23:20:42+00:00
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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…

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