Rich On Tech

Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on, VPNs explained & why algorithms are replacing shared culture (163, February 28, 2026)

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Feb 28, 2026
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Kim Cavallo
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Lexy Savvides
Kim Cavallo, organizer of the Global Day of Unplugging who promotes short digital detoxes. Lexy Savvides, tech journalist and smartphone specialist who reviews new phones. They discuss the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s design, camera and AI features. They also cover privacy display tradeoffs and why taking a break from screens matters. Short, lively takes and hands-on impressions throughout.
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ADVICE

Use Wearables To Alert Authorities If You Collapse

  • Use wearable safety features to detect medical emergencies: Pixel Watch Loss of Pulse and Apple Watch fall detection can call emergency services automatically.
  • Also set up Medical ID on phones for responders.
INSIGHT

Algorithms Are Replacing Shared Culture

  • Rich observes algorithms and personalization have splintered shared cultural experiences, leaving only live events as common ground.
  • He argues personalized feeds reduce shared media touchpoints that once united audiences.
ADVICE

Try Acme Weather For Hyperlocal Forecasts And Novel Alerts

  • Try Acme Weather for multiple forecast lines, hyperlocal crowdsourced reports, minute-by-minute precipitation, and novelty alerts like rainbows and sunsets.
  • It's iPhone-only now with a $25/year subscription and two-week trial.
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