Consumer Tech Update

Not long ago, driving for Uber or Lyft could bring in significant income but as time goes by, the income made by drivers has dropped significantly. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim analyzes the decrease in wages made by Uber and Lyft drivers and the increase in others as we look at the gig economy as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Apple iPhones and Apple Watch are starting to hit stores and there are some good deals to be had if you want to upgrade. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the deals that you can get on Apple iPhones and the Apple Watch and how now might be the time to upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We check our credit cards and bank statements to make sure everything is in order, but how often do you check your frequent flyer miles? On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim exposes the big business of how hackers are selling stolen frequent flyer miles on the Dark Web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple unveiled its new iPhone models a little over a week ago and while having a few improvements, it might not be the best time to upgrade. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim compares the new iPhone X to its predecessors in order to see if it's worth it to upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when you got your brand new smartphone and the battery lasted for days? Fast forward a few months or so and the battery seems to drain to almost nothing every few hours. In today's episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the science behind our smartphone batteries and how they work differently than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many reasons people are cutting cable. It's too expensive or it doesn't have the programming we want. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim compares cable pricing and looks at whether streaming services are a better option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ways we communicate with each have changed and that means that in order to communicate with the public, government has to change their form of communication as well. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about the upcoming test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard about Amazon’s patented employee cages? The idea sounds outrageous but is there more to the story? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at why Amazon has created this so-called cage and why they are getting a bad rap about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are within 800 miles of the path of Hurricane Florence, you need to be ready on every level. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim runs down a list of websites and apps that will help anyone affected by this hurricane to get the information they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 12 marks the day Apple fans have been waiting for as Apple introduces its new gadgets to the world. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores what we might expect to see from Apple as they unveil their three new iPhones and what updates they may have made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After some minor and often times disappointing updates to its products, Apple is set to unveil a whole bunch of new tech that should have fans lined up at stores everywhere this fall. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim takes a sneak peek at what we may see at the big Apple event tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans take risks in many areas of their lives whether it's in business, school, at home, or online. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores how people are "digital risk takers" and what they need to do to safeguard themselves and their online privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane and tornado season is in full swing. If you live in an area that's prone to bad weather, listen up. In this Consumer Tech Update podcast you'll hear Kim's top picks and recommendation for free apps to track every storm and most of all, protect yourself and your family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook users are extremely unhappy. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at recent poll numbers from Facebook users that reflect their increasing dissatisfaction with Facebook. With Facebook, there seems to be more going on than people realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School distractions are nothing new. They are the bane of parents all over the world. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, travel back in time as Kim looks at the history of what has distracted students going back decades ago. Modern day parents seem to be in good company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been talk in the news lately about the bias at Facebook and Google and their perceived suppression. But that's not the real vulnerability to either company. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim digs deeper into the big secret behind what could be the real cause of bias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, Apple hosts a highly-anticipated event where they unveil the newest iPhones, iPads, computer and more and put to rest all the rumors out there. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about what we could be seeing from Apple at their big event on September 12, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may believe that you’re too smart to fall for an e-mail scam, but millions of people still do. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at one of the simplest email scams that is making the rounds right now and what we can do to defend against it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever gone treasure hunting… in your attic? It might be time to get out those old boxes of junk and take a look. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how a lot of valuable collectibles are mistaken for junk and hiding in attics everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Google, Facebook, and other social media suppressing conservative viewpoints? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores the recent claims that tech companies are hindering free speech and how the government is trying to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices