Consumer Tech Update

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Kim Komando is your tech expert. Listen to her take on real topics you care about every weekday. You'll hear facts, opinion and the latest tech information underneath the surface. Don't miss your daily tech update in just one minute.

Episodios

  • Invasion of the Zoom Zombies

    07/04/2021 Duración: 02min

    If COVID isn’t enough, there’s a new pandemic to worry about. And even though it may sound like a low-quality Hollywood movie, it’s real. It’s the invasion of the Zoom Zombies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • This retro tech is worth big bucks

    06/04/2021 Duración: 01min

    If you’re spring cleaning, be on the lookout for retro tech. Don’t toss out gadgets from the '80s or '90s. Some of these things are worth thousands! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • The one shortage no one is talking about

    05/04/2021 Duración: 01min

    We’ve been through gasoline shortages, toilet paper shortages, Clorox wipe shortages. Right now, we’re in the middle of a lumber shortage. And what’s next is going to affect us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • How to remove your home from Google Street View

    04/04/2021 Duración: 01min

    If you’ve never taken a peek at your home using Google Earth, you’ll be surprised how much of your life is visible to the world. And Google Earth’s Street View can be even more intrusive, showing your home as well as cars in the driveway. Here’s how you can restore at least a little bit of your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • True or False: The more megapixels, the better

    03/04/2021 Duración: 01min

    Smartphones are now all about the camera. Before you buy a new one, take this true or false test: The more megapixels, the better the picture. True or false? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • 3 things you should never Google

    02/04/2021 Duración: 02min

    Everybody goes to Google when they have burning questions. But you shouldn't use it for these specific queries. Here are three things that you should never search for on Google or any other web search engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • This battery lasts 28,000 years

    01/04/2021 Duración: 01min

    Imagine a battery that never needs recharging. Actually, you don't have to imagine it, since that technology has already arrived! Here's how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Vaccination cards: The new Dark Web danger

    31/03/2021 Duración: 02min

    Not too long from now, you’ll need proof that you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel. You might even need proof to get a job! Here's the problem, though: No one can trust the so-called proof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sleep deprived and constantly online

    30/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    Get this: Even though much of America is working from home, we’re sleep deprived and 30 percent say they’re online “constantly.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Watch out for this vaccine scam

    29/03/2021 Duración: 02min

    As of today, about 28% of the U.S. population has been vaccinated. Many states are opening vaccination appointments to everyone 16 and over. Now, scammers are literally coming out of the woodwork. Here’s how you can protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Pop quiz: How many times a day do you check your phone?

    28/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    How many times a day do you check your smartphone? Not just for calls, but social media, email, and texts too? You won't believe how many times the average American checks their smartphone each day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Crucial thing to do before you get rid of an old printer

    27/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    Every tech device in your home contains at least some personal information about you. That's why you should wipe smartphones, tablets and computers clean before giving them away. Don't forget to reset your printers, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Zuckerberg is in denial

    26/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    At yesterday’s Congressional hearing with the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet, lawmakers in both parties made it clear social media has too much control over what you see and hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Instagram is coming for your kids

    25/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    Facebook, the owner of Instagram, is ready to roll out its new social media website, Instagram Kids. At first glance, it sounds promising. Take a deeper look, though, and you'll realize this is terrible news for parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • He's 9 years old and sells $250 million a year in merch

    24/03/2021 Duración: 02min

    Nine-year-old Ryan Kaji is one of YouTube's most popular stars. At first, he unboxed toys. Later, he covered video games, sports, and other projects. Here's the story behind this tiny multimillionaire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Why incognito mode isn't really incognito

    23/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    Google’s promise was clear: Open the Chrome browser and activate incognito mode. If you follow these steps, you won't be tracked online. There’s just one tiny problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Facebook's PR machine is at it again

    22/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    As the big bipartisan war on Big Tech heats up, Facebook’s PR machine has cranked out yet another diversion. The problem? We've heard this one before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Why having two cell phone numbers is a good idea

    21/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    With the endless number of robocalls and sales pitches, it’s best to give your mobile number only to your family and friends. Luckily, you can set up multiple numbers without breaking the bank. Just do this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • TikTok reveals how to get free Apple repairs

    20/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    A viral TikTok video claiming to be posted by a former Apple store employee shares a secret policy that could get you free repairs and replacements. Here’s a hint: It’s something you should be doing anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Will Utah's porn filters work?

    19/03/2021 Duración: 01min

    America hasn't fought pornography since President Reagan left office in 1989. The Clintons abandoned the anti-porn war around the time the internet emerged. The rest is history ... Or is it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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