Consumer Tech Update

Do you remember the Uber self-driving car accident in Arizona that killed a pedestrian? The driver was trying to stream a show on her phone. Forty-seven states have banned texting while driving but that's not enough! It's time to get serious and follow the example of Georgia and Washington State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you remember those times when you held a crying infant and couldn’t quite figure out why it was crying? Well, now you can! A new app claims to know what is wrong with your baby with a 90% accuracy. Too good to be true? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear about the government tracking us but what about tracking our kids? A staggering 25% of parents already do. One app can make it easy. Do you or someone in your family track their kids? It’s an ethical debate that laments many. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though iOS 12 won’t be out until this Fall, you won’t have to wait. You can get the Beta Test version to preview the new features. Granted it may have a bug or two but you’ll love these features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you experienced this? You have a private conversation about a particular product and you start seeing online ads popping up on your computer or smartphone for the very thing you were discussing. Is Facebook spying on you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An auto industry report is slamming carmakers for using misleading names for vehicle technology. This, as a police report, reveals a false sense of security led to a fatal self-driving Uber crash. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update as Kim gives her opinion on what Uber has to do now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court ruled allowing the states to collect sales taxes on online sales. Let’s get to the heart of the matter: Do you think this is right or wrong for America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you one of the millions who ended their relationship with Facebook? Breaking up is hard to do but Facebook is acting like a psychotic ex, hounding you to come back. This is what Facebook is doing to get you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you get a hotel room you expect privacy, right? That’s why not everyone is happy about Amazon and Marriott hotels teaming up. By this summer, all hotel rooms will have Alexa. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update as Kim explains how it will work and raises questions we all should be asking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you tell a real story from an opinion piece? According to a new poll, most Americans cannot. In this Consumer Tech Update, Kim puts us to the test. Do you think you can pass? Click here to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a family proved that Alexa was listening in on private conversations, two U.S. Senators want answers from Amazon. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update as Kim asks why they want answers from Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s next upgrade will make it impossible for crooks to crack the code on your iPhone. But the new iOS will also stop police from being able to get into iPhones during investigations and they are not happy about it. Listen to Kim explain how Apple plans to lock down iPhones in this Consumer Tech Update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two big mergers happened in the last two days, and neither of them is good for you and me. With At&T taking over Time Warner and Comcast buying 20th Century Fox, we’re about to start paying more for our entertainment. Kim explains it all in this Consumer Tech Update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a multi-billion dollar takeover and it’s bad news for you and me. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update podcast as Kim explains why the AT&T/Time Warner merger is so extraordinary and why should be worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you head out for vacation, you can bet that scammers are working hard to snag your hard earned money. Here are the most important things you should do before booking a rental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great news: America once again owns the world’s most powerful supercomputer, performing at 200 Trillion calculations per second! But what is it good for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. is a target of cyber attacks and cyber terrorists. An FBI agent mapped out the biggest threats. What’s being done and what would happen if we were hit with a massive attack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is direct clinical and medical evidence that heavy smartphone users experience physical symptoms when their device is taken away. Even with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter some are still in doubt that addiction is real. Add to that list Apple! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We always want the latest and greatest gadget but this time around, iPhone users may be happier with the latest upgrade instead of the new upcoming iPhone X Plus. Listen to my free Consumer Tech Update podcast and I'll tell you why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DNA testing companies promise to break down your genetic code if you send them a sample of saliva. They’re making billions, but at what cost to your privacy? Listen to this free Consumer Tech Update podcast for more on why you need to pay attention to their terms and conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices