Roku’s new home screen, Meta subscriptions & AI phishing scams (176, May 30, 2026)
Summary
Rich DeMuro details Roku’s new AI-driven home screen, advising users to test the personalized recommendations for a week before disabling them. He addresses Samsung’s switch to Google Messages, DirecTV’s price hikes, and a $25 Total Wireless plan. The episode also covers Meta’s new subscription tiers, explains how AI models are trained, and offers phone security advice and device recommendations for listeners.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: ZepBound, Delinea, TD Bank, T-Mobile
Intro: Meta subscriptions and show overview
Roku Home Screen Update: Top Picks, Subscriptions, and Privacy
Listener Q&A: Samsung Messages vs Google Messages
News: DirecTV Price Hikes
Listener Q&A: AI Basics, ChatGPT, and Job Impact
Listener Q&A: iPhone Tracking and Spyware Concerns
Sponsors: Incogni, Square, Delinea, TD Bank
Meta Paid Subscriptions: Instagram Plus and Meta One
Listener Q&A: Best Android Phone for Seniors (Pixel 10a)
Listener Q&A: Lock Screen Apps, Fitbit to Google Health, and Identity Theft
Guest: AI Tips with Tom's Guide Editor (Gemini, Agents, Privacy)
YouTube AI Labeling Rules and Home Internet Options
Listener Q&A: Android Autofill and Apple Store Locations
News: Google Health Coach, Apple Trade-In Values, and Show 176
News: Samsung OneDrive Sync and Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses
Guest: Cybersecurity Expert on Phishing and Ransomware
Listener Feedback, Travel Tips, and Closing Sponsors
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