Podcast Episodes

May 18, 2021

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When a public figure gets in trouble for an ill-advised tweet, the first thing they do is delete the post … but as we all know, that doesn’t fix the problem. Twitter thinks it may have a solution — and they’re charging $3 a month for it.

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Amazon hosts websites you visit every day, sells billions in products each year, and collects more information about you than you realize. All this success all starts with a huge amount of data collection. Kim is joined by guest Jason Boyce, author of “The Amazon Jungle: The Truth About Amazon, The Seller’s Survival Guide for Thriving on the World’s Most Perilous E-Commerce Marketplace.”

May 17, 2021

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Amazon and Apple are each working towards one goal: A large-scale wireless network that doesn’t need Wi-Fi or cellular. We will spend money on their phones, cameras, trackers and more to create the network for them. It’s genius.

May 16, 2021

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Paging Dr. Google! Do you suffer from cyberchondria? It’s the ailment best described as when you have any aches or pains, you immediately turn to Google for a diagnosis. New research is going to surprise you.

May 15, 2021

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As a part of the $2 trillion COVID aid plan, Congress has allocated $3.2 billion in tax money to pay the monthly internet bills of Americans who lost income during the pandemic. Do you qualify?

May 14, 2021

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The Colonial Pipeline is getting back up and working because they paid the hackers $5 million for a decrypting tool. But the entire fiasco could have been avoided. If you run a business, here’s what you can do to protect yourself.

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Hackers managed to shut down one of the largest gas pipelines in the U.S. What else could they do? Plus, the voice of Alexa revealed, a massive Dogecoin scam operation hits for $5 million, and a handy travel hack.

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Hackers managed to shut down one of the largest gas pipelines in the U.S. What else could they do? Plus, the voice of Alexa revealed, a massive Dogecoin scam operation hits for $5 million, and a handy travel hack.

May 13, 2021

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Should ransomware hackers disrupt the power grid just as they’ve disrupted the East Coast gasoline pipeline, what would happen? Let’s put it this way: Once it starts, there will be no stopping it.

May 12, 2021

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Until last weekend, you probably never heard of the 5,500-mile Colonial Pipeline. It’s the jugular vein of fuel flow on the East Coast — but Russian hackers shut it down. Here’s the full story.

May 11, 2021

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Do you have more photos than you know what to do with? Kim, Allie and Ben dive into the best ways to get rid of all the junk and duplicates — like memes and screenshots — hiding the important pictures you want to keep. Plus, how to back-up and store your collection for easy browsing and long-term storage.

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If you haven’t noticed, there’s a global chip shortage that’s hurting airplane and auto manufacturing. It also impacts tons of electronics. Here’s why it’s getting worse.

May 10, 2021

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Today we start the week with a stern warning for anyone who invests in cryptocurrencies — straight from Bank of England.

May 9, 2021

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If your internet connection seems slow, don’t write it off as just your imagination. Instead, follow my advice, track down the problem and, most importantly, get what you’re actually paying for!

May 8, 2021

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If you use an iPhone, it’s important that you update the phone’s operating system to iOS 14.5 as soon as possible. Here’s why.

May 7, 2021

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Facebook’s Oversight Board exists to keep the social media giant in check. Each member gets a hefty six-figure salary … but the money flows from a fund set up by Zuckerberg and Facebook. Can we even trust its decisions?

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Apple is in an ‘Epic’ court battle that could change the way we pay for apps. You’ve heard of Bitcoin, but what about some of the other cryptocurrencies that make up this $2 trillion industry? Then Ben, Mike and Allie talk streaming devices. Spoiler: Roku reigns supreme. And find out if Allie can fool the guys this week in Brand New or Not True.

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Apple is in an ‘Epic’ court battle that could change the way we pay for apps. You’ve heard of Bitcoin, but what about some of the other cryptocurrencies that make up this $2 trillion industry? Then Ben, Mike and Allie talk streaming devices. Spoiler: Roku reigns supreme. And find out if Allie can fool the guys this week in Brand New or Not True.

May 6, 2021

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For most of us, getting fast and reliable internet service is easy. The problem is remote, rural areas. That’s why President Biden promised broadband for all in his $2 trillion infrastructure plan. But do we really need to pay for this?

May 5, 2021

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Did you know Marilyn Monroe has an active Twitter account? Even Elvis has one — and he’s got more than a million followers! But most surprising is that both celebrities still endorse products.

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