Nothing Phone 3, lock your number & Chuck E. Cheese grows up (128, July 6, 2025)

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Jul 5, 2025

Selim Benayat, AI & Services Product Lead at Nothing, dives into reimagining smartphone interactions with AI in the Nothing Phone 3. Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert, shares savvy tips for scoring deals during Prime Day. They discuss the evolving landscape of family entertainment venues like Chuck E. Cheese, which is maturing to attract younger audiences. Additionally, advancements in emergency call technology and the importance of securing phone numbers in today's digital age are explored.

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ADVICE

Fix iPhone to Android Texting

Delete old iPhone text chains to fix texting issues between iPhone and Android.
iMessage can cause delivery problems, but SMS works universally across platforms and carriers.

INSIGHT

Nothing Phone Reinvents User Experience

Nothing aims to reduce phone addiction by encouraging calm, less reactive smartphone use.
The phone’s glyph matrix and AI features promote presence and creativity rather than doom scrolling.

ADVICE

Digitize Video and Printer Tips

Use Elgato or Roxio capture devices to digitize mini-DV tapes via analog cables.
Edit with software like CapCut, Adobe Rush, or iMovie and beware of ink cartridge costs when buying printers.

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Rich talks about his trip to London for the launch of the Nothing Phone 3 and the Nothing headphones.

Cheryl in Oregon asks what she needs to record and edit videos for social media.

Rich visits the NENA 911 conference to explore cutting-edge technology designed to get help to you faster and save more lives. Mentioned: Smart911.com

Dave wants to get rid of his landline but keep the number. Rich says check out NumberBarn.com

AT&T launches wireless account lock feature so scam artists can’t take over your phone number.

Frank wants to keep his alarm system, but needs a phone line and wonders if MagicJack would work. Rich also recommended Ooma.

Apps to download: Rotten Tomatoes, Hello Weather and Weather by Tomorrow.

Selim Benayat, Nothing’s AI & Services Product Lead, will explain how the company is reimagining smartphone interaction through software and AI.

Vera wants a printer that has a USB port for printing directly. Rich’s pick is a Brother MFC.

Kevin in Colorado is looking for a GPS unit to track his trailer. Mentioned: LandAirSea and Tracki

Randy wants a good phone that takes great quality pictures. Rich recommends the Pixel 9a and the iPhone 16e.

The caller wants to digitize old mini DV videos, Rich recommended Elgato and Roxio.

Luis in Pico Rivera wants a digital audio recorder. Rich suggests several options: if you have a smartphone, try the Plaud AI. For dedicated devices, check out the Zoom H1, a popular $30 off-brand recorder on Amazon, or a more premium Sony model.

Chuck E. Cheese is starting a retro arcade aimed at adults and kids alike.

Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at TrueTrae.com, will share tips to help you get the best deals this Prime Day.

Rich mentioned he’s using Shopback to get $1 back on each Amazon order. [referral link]

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