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Steve Ballmer talks to Kim Komando about his new venture
Kim recently had an exciting guest on her Bloomberg TV show who might be a familiar face to those of you who follow the tech world. We’re talking about former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
He spearheaded some of the company’s biggest initiatives, like the Xbox and the release of Windows 7. He’s also the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, and is passionate about integrating artificial intelligence technology into sporting events.
Fatal Kobe Bryant helicopter crash audio recorded on doorbell cam
We all had a “where were you when” moment on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
That’s the day news emerged of a fatal helicopter crash that took the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight others who were on board. Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed in the crash.
You won't believe the latest stupid thing kids are doing online
If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s that kids will always come up with ridiculous ideas. Who could forget the Tide Pod Challenge that went viral a couple of years ago?
Of course, that’s just one of the greatest hits from over the years. Social media has really made it easy for dangerous challenges like this to spread. The Facebook 48 hour challenge was another misguided phenomenon. Tap or click here to learn about it.
Don't sign up for this new social network - and tell your family too
Love it or hate it, Facebook is here to stay. It’s already got most of your personal information, and even if you don’t use the platform, it still has numerous ways of following you around the internet.
That’s why people across the web are growing disillusioned with the promise of social media. What started as a fun way to interact with friends and family has become a hollow, negative space where outrage flourishes and privacy is non-existent. Tap or click here to see why you should break up with Facebook for good.
These spoofed websites are costing victims thousands, FBI warns
When you’re looking for a new job, the last thing that probably comes to mind is being ripped off. Unfortunately, with criminals always on the lookout, you have to keep your guard up no matter what you’re doing online — even job hunting.
This sophisticated banking scam looks too real to be the work of hackers
If you get an email from a company that you normally do business with, you probably think nothing of it. We’re always seeing special offers and payment reminders through email; it’s just the way of the world nowadays.
Anyone can snap a photo of you and see who you are, where you live
One of the dangers inherent to technology is its potential for abuse. We now possess cameras and spy tech small enough to fit almost anywhere, and like clockwork, savvy business people market them to governments and law enforcement. It’s a total expansion of surveillance around the world.
Performance-killing apps you need to delete from your phone
How’d you get along all those years without apps? There was a time, not long ago, when you didn’t even know what an app was — none of us did! Yet, in just a few years we’ve gone from none, to a few hundred, to a few million apps.
Return of the legendary Motorola RAZR - you can pre-order now
The ’00s were a drastically different time than today. The internet was just starting to become mainstream, smartphones were nowhere to be found and the king of the mobile arena was a modest flip phone with a sleek design: Motorola’s Moto RAZR.
Bet you won't beat this privacy quiz
Privacy is no longer a right, but a privilege on the modern web. Most websites require you to fork over a slew of personal data when you sign up, and some don’t even give you the choice to opt out. But, as free services, this is how they’re able to operate — by selling user data and analytics.