Social media was supposed to make us feel more connected with family and friends. Instead, it is causing depression and anxiety. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at new research showing that social media is driving more people to depression and anxiety than ever before due to “the fear of missing out.”
Putting lifesaving personal medical devices like pacemakers and drug infusion pumps online saves lives. Doctors can know almost instantly if something is going wrong with their patients. The problem is: all these wireless devices have huge vulnerabilities to hacking. How safe are we?
You can depend on smart speakers like Alexa to tell you the weather, turn off the lights and order an Uber, but can you depend on them in case of an emergency? In this Consumer Tech Update podcast, Kim gives you her thoughts on the matter.
Are you dreading holiday travel this year? From mile-long security lines to taking off shoes and going through humiliating security scanners, holiday travel can be stressful. But, airports are getting major upgrades that will help travelers navigate the terminal more efficiently. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at how airports are trying to make things easier on travelers in order to alleviate stress during the holidays.
Do you remember the long sleepless nights caring for a newborn? Dad Gary Taylor saw this as a business opportunity. He created a crib with a built-in iPad to keep babies occupied. Is this really the wave of the future: Babies getting nurtured by electronics?
Smartphone sales are declining. Better cameras, larger screens, and faster chips are not innovative enough to keep customers upgrading their phones. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the next big leap smartphone makers are taking to bring in revenue but at a potentially huge cost to consumers.
Want to make a living playing video games? You can possibly make thousands or even millions, but it’s not easy money. Esports is now a proven career option, but do you have what it takes to get in the game? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at everything you need to know about how to succeed at being a professional gamer, straight from today’s top players and nerd culture journalist Jessica Roar.
We all know to cover up our webcams with tape so hackers can’t see what we’re doing. One laptop manufacturer took this a step further. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about how one laptop manufacturer is taking steps to prevent hackers from seeing and hearing you through your computer.
Smartphones are expensive and everyone always wants to get the latest and greatest. But would you get a new smartphone knowing it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the true cost of owning the latest smartphone and the dollar amount is shocking.
Midterm elections are just a few days away and a new app that is meant to encourage people to vote is also irking some voters. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the app “Vote With Me”, talks about how it works and if it is an invasion of privacy.
In this digital age, hidden surveillance is everywhere and if you’ve ever felt watched in the past, odds are you probably were. From Airbnb to a house of worship, hidden cameras are everywhere. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at how hidden spy cameras have become so prevalent in our society and how technology has enabled these cameras to be placed anywhere. Kim also gives tips and advice on how to protect yourself from hidden cameras.
Before you rush out and buy a new TV, toys or computers, do some checking to see if any big retailers have released their Black Friday or Cyber Monday ads. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some updates as to when and where to buy toys, clothes, tech and more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Apple announced some of its new iPad and Mac computers yesterday in Brooklyn just in time for the holiday season. Along with an impressive array of upgrades to the iPad, Macbook and Mac Mini they also announced some significant price increases. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some reasons why Apple products are going start costing more.
Halloween is a fun time of year for kids to go out all dressed up and wander the neighborhoods getting candy. But, what safety precautions can parents take to make sure their kids are safe trick or treating? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some tips on how parents can use technology to make sure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween.
Whether you are buying a new iPhone XS, XR, or XS Max or you are upgrading the system on your current iPhone, there are a lot of new features to Apple iOS 12. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at the iOS 12 operating system’s features and enhancements that differentiate it from previous iOS versions. Kim also talks to Rob Walch from the “Today in iOS” podcast about some hidden tips and tricks of iOS 12 you might not know about.
Scammers use phishing emails constantly to try and steal your data and your money. They use popular brand names so that we think we are receiving emails from those companies. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the top company brands that scammers use as well as what days of the week scammers like to send these phishing emails.
Does it seem like your internet connection is running slower than usual? It’s easy to test your connection speed, but are you getting the internet speed that you’re paying for? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at internet connection speeds and gives some tips on how to make sure you’re getting what you’re paying for.
You’ve probably heard of flipping real estate and on the web, a domain name is a piece of digital real estate. Good website names are in high demand and people are selling domains and making big bucks. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at the practice of selling website domain names and how people are making good money at doing it. Kim also talks to Asen Kehayov, an ethical hacker and founder of InForceCyber.com, about how to be safe when buying and selling domains.
We’ve all been able to delete our Google search history in our browser but now Google is allowing users to delete their actual search data. Is Google suddenly being nice or is there another reason for this? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores the real reason Google is allowing users to delete their search data.
Would you get an implant in your hand or finger that has all your personal data and financial information on it? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how some employers are paying for their employees to get chip implants and what this technology could mean for all of us in the future.
