How old should your child be to own a smartphone?

Open/download audioThere are countless decisions to make as a parent, and today’s technology adds even more choices. One of the biggest? When your child should get his or her first smartphone. The choice is up to you, but I have some recommendations for kids under 10.

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Spoofed phone numbers and websites that look exactly like the real thing are tricking people all over the country. A recent example was so effective it even drew the attention of the FBI. Tap or click here to find out what sparked this FBI alert.

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Kim's take: How NOT to run an election

It’s 2020 and you know what that means, right? Yep, it’s an election year.

If you’ve been paying attention, you know things are starting to heat up. Just this week people in the great state of Iowa had the first chance to exercise their right to vote.

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You can stop police from asking for your Ring doorbell videos - here's how

We’ve seen a lot of news about Ring video doorbells lately. None of it good.

For example, we recently learned hackers found a way to take control of Ring devices that have microphones and built-in cameras. Not only that, but thousands of Ring passwords were leaked online. Tap or click here for all the gory details.

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The iPad turns 10! Here are 25 useful apps you need to try on yours

Happy birthday, iPad. A decade ago, Steve Jobs announced what came to be one of Apple’s premier devices, a tablet that straddles the line between smartphone and laptop.

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How to spot the worst Airbnb scams - and protect yourself next time you rent

Apps and smartphones have fundamentally changed the way we interact with the world. Instead of taking taxis, we call an Uber or Lyft. Instead of going to the grocery store, we get food delivered by Grubhub or Amazon. And when we travel, forget hotels — it’s all about Airbnb.

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Ring is giving you more privacy controls - change these settings now

Updated 02/03/2020 to include new information about data sharing and Control Center limitations.

Home security has gotten a huge boost in recent years from new technology. Even your doorbell is getting smarter.

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This data breach happened 5 years ago, now victims are being targeted

Data breaches are just one step in a multi-pronged attack on your digital life. When your personal information gets stolen, that’s usually only the opening salvo. What follows after can be anything from targeted harassment and spam to full-blown ransom emails.

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3 critical features that make a home security system great

Protect your home from intruders and other elemental hazards with help from our sponsor, SimpliSafe’s, complete home security system.

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