Have you experienced this? You have a private conversation about a particular product and you start seeing online ads popping up on your computer or smartphone for the very thing you were discussing. Is Facebook spying on you?
An auto industry report is slamming carmakers for using misleading names for vehicle technology. This, as a police report, reveals a false sense of security led to a fatal self-driving Uber crash. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update as Kim gives her opinion on what Uber has to do now.
The Supreme Court ruled allowing the states to collect sales taxes on online sales. Let’s get to the heart of the matter: Do you think this is right or wrong for America?
Most technology has so far targeted mainly our sense of sight and sound. Soon, we may be able to sense, transmit, and receive smell through the internet. Applications range from virtual reality to online shopping. Listen to what the future of your digital life holds for your nose. It’s fun and exciting!
Are you one of the millions who ended their relationship with Facebook? Breaking up is hard to do but Facebook is acting like a psychotic ex, hounding you to come back. This is what Facebook is doing to get you back.
Anytime you swipe your credit or debit card, you are putting your money at risk. Hackers and scammers have gotten more sophisticated. In this free Komando on Demand podcast, I will tell you how to spot the skimmers and shimmers.
When you get a hotel room you expect privacy, right? That’s why not everyone is happy about Amazon and Marriott hotels teaming up. By this summer, all hotel rooms will have Alexa. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update as Kim explains how it will work and raises questions we all should be asking.
Can you tell a real story from an opinion piece? According to a new poll, most Americans cannot. In this Consumer Tech Update, Kim puts us to the test. Do you think you can pass? Click here to find out.
After a family proved that Alexa was listening in on private conversations, two U.S. Senators want answers from Amazon. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update as Kim asks why they want answers from Amazon.
Will we create a super-intelligent AI and forget to give it a conscience? How far is too far when it comes to AI? Listen to this free Komando on Demand podcast as I explore the real risks that face all of us as the AI world gets bigger and smarter.
Apple’s next upgrade will make it impossible for crooks to crack the code on your iPhone. But the new iOS will also stop police from being able to get into iPhones during investigations and they are not happy about it. Listen to Kim explain how Apple plans to lock down iPhones in this Consumer Tech Update.
Two big mergers happened in the last two days, and neither of them is good for you and me. With At&T taking over Time Warner and Comcast buying 20th Century Fox, we’re about to start paying more for our entertainment. Kim explains it all in this Consumer Tech Update.
Podcasting is exploding. It’s expected to be a billion-dollar industry within 5 years. In this Komando on Demand podcast, Kim speaks with the head of a top advertising agency about how to get started, how to make money, and how you can be part of this next revolution.
It’s a multi-billion dollar takeover and it’s bad news for you and me. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update podcast as Kim explains why the AT&T/Time Warner merger is so extraordinary and why should be worried.
As you head out for vacation, you can bet that scammers are working hard to snag your hard earned money. Here are the most important things you should do before booking a rental.
Great news: America once again owns the world’s most powerful supercomputer, performing at 200 Trillion calculations per second! But what is it good for?
The U.S. is a target of cyber attacks and cyber terrorists. An FBI agent mapped out the biggest threats. What’s being done and what would happen if we were hit with a massive attack?
You’ve heard them – the annoying robotic calls that try to scam you with free vacations or false threats from the IRS. In fact, it is estimated that scammers make 2.5 billion robocalls in one month alone. This poses a very real risk to consumers as it gets harder to identify and avoid malicious automated calls. In this Komando on Demand podcast, you’ll learn how to protect yourself and your family from falling victim to these tricky and downright dangerous phone calls.
There is direct clinical and medical evidence that heavy smartphone users experience physical symptoms when their device is taken away. Even with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter some are still in doubt that addiction is real. Add to that list Apple!
We always want the latest and greatest gadget but this time around, iPhone users may be happier with the latest upgrade instead of the new upcoming iPhone X Plus. Listen to my free Consumer Tech Update podcast and I’ll tell you why.
