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Your smartphone is listening to you - here's how to make it stop
It happens to everyone. You’re talking about something you want to buy, like a new set of Apple AirPods. Then you open your phone and there are ads on social media for AirPods. How did this happen?
It’s an uncanny experience, and millions of people have reported these strange coincidences. Massive tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook have confirmed that some anonymized interactions with their respective smart speakers were were recorded and transcribed. Tap or click here to see what Amazon does with the voice data it harvests. While there’s been no concrete evidence, many Americans believe their phones also routinely collect their voice data and use it for marketing purposes.
Girl thrown 'across the room' after electric shock from phone charger
One of the most important roles of a parent is keeping children safe. These days, many of the dangers kids face are tech-related.
Who are they speaking with online? What information are they sharing? So many things to worry about. That’s why setting boundaries is so important. To help, Kim created a technology contract that acts as an agreement between you and your children. Tap or click here to download the free contract now.
Don't fall for this kidnapping hoax spreading across Facebook
If you’ve read any fake news stories lately there’s a good chance you found it on Facebook. That’s because too many people who don’t actually know the facts about something share inaccurate stories on the social media site and they go viral.
Convincing terrorist scam is spreading
Scams come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: tricking you into parting with your hard earned cash. Fraudsters usually resort to deception, but sometimes, they’ll try terror and fear tactics. Tap or click here to see the top 6 worst scams spreading around the internet.
Hackers have a shocking new tactic to scam you with fake products
As we’ve reported before, data is big business. Knowing exactly who your customers are, what they’re buying and where they’re buying it is critical for marketers and corporations today. That’s why they’re willing to pay top dollar to companies that extract the most data. Tap or click here to see how Facebook does this.
Your Twitter account could be shut down if you don't log in soon
If you have a love-hate relationship with social media, it’s understandable. Let’s face it, sites like Facebook have been causing problems for users for years.
From the Facebook app eating up all your gadget’s storage space and draining your battery, to letting users down by not taking care of their privacy, there are plenty of reasons to walk away. Tap or click here to learn how to strengthen your Facebook privacy settings.
Your phone collects your location data, even when you tell it not to
Location data is useful to corporations for a variety of reasons. Mapping platforms like Google Maps use your location to help you navigate, while retail sites use them to know how close you are to one of their stores. Tap or click here to learn more about how corporations are tracking your location.
FBI issues dire warning about smart TVs and hackers
If you follow us at komando.com, you already know some of the dangers of having Internet of Things (IoT) appliances in your home. Those are products that connect to the internet like smart lightbulbs, smart refrigerators and smart doorbells.
10 once-useful things tech has made obsolete, from phone jacks to cable boxes
If you compare the inside of a modern home to one from about 25 years ago, you’re going to notice stark differences — not just the phone book on the kitchen counter. Rapid tech advancements over the past two decades have had an impact on everything from the way we communicate to the conveniences of home life.
Facebook makes it easier to take back your photos
Facebook has evolved dramatically in the span of one year. After declaring the future was “private,” Mark Zuckerberg and co. have worked to adapt the platform for modern privacy sensibilities. In spite of this, there are still some issues attracting regulators’ attention. Tap or click here to see how the platform is still selling user data.