Gone are the days of neighborhood watch groups. Now, social networking has take over as people post videos from home cameras, put up stuff for sale, and more. Is there a difference now between being neighborly and spying? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how neighborhoods have evolved in how information is shared amongst neighbors.
It’s the happiest time of the year. It’s also the busiest time, for hackers. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives 3 tips on how to outsmart hackers this holiday season, especially when traveling.
Virtual assistants like Alex, Siri, and Google Assistant are always listening so naturally they know if your relationship is on the rocks. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the AI behind virtual assistants and how this technology can predict relationships and match people to his or her perfect partner.
Forensic DNA analysis has been used by law enforcement for years to help solve some of the biggest crimes. But with the rise of DNA analysis and forensic genealogy companies such as 23andMe, Ancestry, and Genomelink, some ethical questions must be answered. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim explores how law enforcement uses forensic DNA analysis to solve notorious criminal cases as well as the ethics and privacy issues of DNA data banks.
If you’re paying too much for your cell phone service, Google has a cheap cell service for you. However, there are a few things you should know about. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at Google’s cell phone service Fi and its pros and cons.
Innovative technology affects almost every part of our lives. For instance, online shopping is more popular than going to an actual store. Now, Neo Banks are taking online banking to a whole new level. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the rise of Neo Banks as well as the pros and cons of these all digital banks.
Kids run away in search of love only to be held captive by sex traffickers, hate groups, and terrorists. Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in the United States. Learn how innocent-looking apps and recruiters are luring our kids in this can’t miss Komando on Demand episode. It might just save a life.
Clever scammers are out with a new way to steal your money and your identity and it involves Google Maps. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the latest tactic that scammers are using with the help of Google Maps to steal your banking information.
Hedda Martin has congestive heart failure and the hospital where she is to have the transplant told her to set up an online fundraiser to pay for the operation. When the story hit the internet, people expressed outrage at the transplant center. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the big picture of what these types of stories really mean once they go viral.
The 2018 shopping season is in full swing and with all the sales going on, it’s time to save some big bucks. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives 3 insider tips on how to save the most money as we shop this holiday season.
How will technology shape our future? There is no doubt that automation will evolve and life will change. Technology will have a profound effect on what’s ahead in the coming years. We can barely keep up with the pace at which it is expanding. So what will our lives be like in the future? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at a list of technologies that are shaping our future and how they will impact our daily lives.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday upon us, it’s time for people to get shrewd and savvy when shopping the deals this holiday season. In this episode of Consumer Tech update, Kim gives some tips to shoppers on how to get the best price on those big ticket items everyone will be buying this year.
Though most commonly used for playing games, there are so many more productive aspects to virtual reality and augmented reality that you may not be aware of. From real estate to education, virtual reality technology is changing the world. Are we ready? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at the technology behind virtual and augmented reality and how it is shaping the reality around us.
It’s the holiday shopping season and that means everyone is getting a ton of email receipts and shipping emails. However, some of these emails might not be from legit sources. It could be from scammers. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the latest scam hitting our inboxes this holiday season and what steps we can take to stop these scammers.
Over the years, we’ve seen big companies that have been in business a long time eventually shut their doors forever. In many cases, the rise of Amazon has been used as a reason companies don’t survive. But even Amazon itself is not immune to being “too big to fail.” In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at statements made by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his thoughts on the company’s future.
Keeping gifts a secret can be difficult these days with so many people shopping online. Seeing what people purchase online is easier than you think. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some tips and tricks on how to prevent family and friends from seeing what gifts they are receiving this holiday season.
Shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday means getting the best deals on the latest tech like laptops, televisions, tablets, smartphones, and so much more. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim shares insider secrets on scoring the best deals you can get your hands on during the biggest shopping days of the year. Kim talks to retail and shopping expert Sarah Hollenbeck from blackfriday.com about some of the best deals from Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Macy’s, and other retailers.
Smart speakers, smart outlets, baby monitors and more are all great tech Christmas gift choices for friends and family. Unless, they’re spying on you. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at a recent study from Mozilla that reviews some of the top tech gifts of this holiday season and how well they deal with security, encryption, and your privacy.
Siri has been a part of the iPhone since 2011 and has come a long way in the past 7 years. Starting as a voice recognition program, Siri has advanced to new levels and functionality. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some tips and tricks to show how helpful Siri can really be.
Hacked medical devices are quickly becoming a top security threat. From pacemakers to hospital equipment, anything that connects wirelessly can be compromised. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks into the myths and realities of medical device hacking and security. Kim talks to Christian Espinosa, a cybersecurity professor at Maryville University and CEO of Alpine Security, about medical device security and what’s being done to make devices and hospitals more secure.
