AI ordered my pizza, your car is spying on you & tech prices are rising (194, October 3, 2026)

Rich explains why he’s finally sold on AI agents after using ChatGPT Dots to order pizza, check in for a flight, research trips and handle everyday tasks.

Six major AI companies signed a voluntary safety agreement with the White House, but there are no penalties, deadlines or real enforcement.

Eduardo in Tampa is looking for an affordable new phone, but a free Metro deal won’t work if he’s switching from T-Mobile.

Consumer Reports found that many connected-car apps share information with advertising and analytics companies, including potentially sensitive personal data.

Samsung raised Galaxy S26 prices by $100, while Google raised the Pixel 10a price as tech products continue getting more expensive.

Dan in Moss Landing can’t connect his Chromebook to his iPhone hotspot, and Rich recommends turning on Maximize Compatibility.

Todd in Goodyear wants a phone with a microSD card slot, and Rich recommends the Fairphone, Moto G series and SMS Backup & Restore.

McDonald’s is using AI to help restaurants determine menu prices, but that doesn’t mean it’s setting a different price for each individual customer.

Rich says phones should stay away during meals so we can actually pay attention to the people we’re with.

Richie in Sherman Oaks wants to use an external camera with his Pixel as a dash cam, but Rich recommends keeping things simple with a dedicated dash cam.

Holiday shoppers expect to spend less on tech this year even as gadget prices rise, and Rich recommends CamelCamelCamel, Keepa and ShopSavvy to check whether a deal is real.

Rich explains how to do a quick privacy audit on iPhone and Android to stop unnecessary apps from constantly tracking your location.