Heard me on Rich on Tech? Here's everything I mentioned
(...and I few things we didn't get to!)
Hey, Rich on Tech listeners! Thanks for tuning in. Here's every app and gadget I mentioned on the show with Rich DeMuro, all in one spot so you don't have to scribble anything down.
The apps
Raycast for iOS
If you know Raycast on the Mac, this is its iPhone sidekick. AI chat, quick notes, and snippets in one app, and it all syncs with your Mac.
Keepsake
Fantastic app for privately keeping track of your kid's art and crafts via photos and 3d models, all stored securely in your own iCloud folder.
Flighty
The flight tracker I swear by. Delay and gate-change alerts that often beat the airline's own app, plus a heads-up on whether your inbound plane is running late before anyone tells you.
Raylie
If Flighty tells you when you're leaving, Raylie tells you what you'll see. Scan your boarding pass and it shows you which side of the plane to sit on, plus the sunrises, landmarks, and city lights along your route, all using real satellite imagery.
Fun iPhone Duo apps
Readwise Books
Think of this as the Strava of reading apps. Buy, read, and track all your books in one beautiful app. On the Duo's big inner matte screen, it feels a lot like reading an actual paperback. (Currently invite-only, but worth keeping an eye on.)
Tiny Computers
A pocket museum of ten tiny vintage computers you can actually use. Type commands, play old-school games, and hunt for hidden secrets. Fold the Duo halfway and your phone becomes the computer.
Golden
A retro music player for Apple Music with Winamp-style visualizers and colors that shift to match the album art. Pure nostalgia, and it looks great on the Duo however you fold it.
(Not Boring) Camera
The camera app that makes taking photos fun again. A 3D interface with satisfying clicks and haptics, plus pro-level presets and color grading that make your shots look great straight out of the camera.
Fun tech under $100
MOFT Trackable Tripod Wallet
A MagSafe wallet that unfolds into a phone stand or a mini tripod, with a little remote shutter button for photos. It also has Apple's Find My built in, so if your wallet wanders off, you can track it down. One wireless charge keeps the tracking going for about six months.
Xteink X3
A ridiculously tiny e-reader with a 3.7-inch E Ink screen. It weighs 58 grams, it's barely 5mm thick, and you can turn pages just by tilting it. Perfect for sneaking in a chapter while you're waiting in line.
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