First Color Kindle, New iPad Mini & Tracking Cats

Rich On Tech

Amazon refreshed it’s entire Kindle lineup including the first ever Kindle Colorsoft with color e-ink.

Stephanie in Los Angeles is a senior citizen and wants to be prepared for an emergency. Rich mentioned Blindshell, DumbWireless and Consumer Cellular phones.

Mike writes in about how to get help with installing Ring and Arlo around his house. Rich recommends searching Yelp for home network installation, home automation, TV mounting or security systems.

Lori from Canal Fulton, OH asks what the next best phone is after the iPhone 12 Mini. Rich mentioned MacRumors Buyers Guide.

Morgan from Thousand Oaks asks about how to track her indoor cats if they get out into her five acre ranch backyard. Mentioned: Tractive and Whistle, AirTag, Samsung SmartTag, Tile.

Oscar in Winchester, CA needs help with backing up his messages. Rich mentioned SMS Backup & Restore on Android and iMazing on iPhone.

Apple released a new iPad Mini.

Sarah in Studio City is worried that she clicked the link in a toll scam text.

🪙 Swan CEO Cory Klippsten shares insights on Bitcoin and the current state of the cryptocurrency market. Mentioned: Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery streaming on Max.

Diego in San Diego has an annoying “refresh” issue with his 2011 Mac computer. Mentioned: Reinstall macOS and CleanMyMac.

Google Flights has a new “cheapest” option for finding airfare on a tight budget.

Erik in Bismarck, ND needs a good USB-A to USB-C cable for CarPlay.

🛡️ Consumer Reports' Sukhi Gulati talks Permission Slip, a tool designed to help users automatically reduce their digital footprint and protect online privacy.

Enable the new theft protection feature on your Android phone today!

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