Have you ever heard of Gig-Economy? If you’re considering driving for Uber or Lyft, or renting a spare bedroom, a guest house, or even an entire home through Airbnb or even doing one-off, odd-jobs through websites like TaskRabbit, then you’re a part of what’s called, the Gig-Economy. And, there’s money to be made!
Most of us use the internet every day. Are you putting much thought into what you are doing? Your online activity can have a dramatic impact on your life and your family’s security. Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for the 7 things you should never do online.
Uber says it will have flying taxis in under two years. What? A handful of companies are getting on board to make flying cars a reality, but will it really happen any time soon? Click here to listen to this Consumer Tech Update for Kim’s take on the timeline!
California becomes the first city to monitor its residents’ social media posts. Artificial Intelligence will scan Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram daily. Click on this Consumer Tech Update for more on this innovative idea and why it may not be a bad one!
People get ripped off by sneaky hackers every day. An unsuspecting public is swindled out of 1.4 billion dollars a year. The FBI says that it boils down to a few basic types. If you know what they are, you’re more likely to watch for them.
We all love new tech, but the trick to buying is all about timing. You don’t want a device that’s about to be replaced by something better. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update for more on where the smartphone market is today!
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? Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for a list of technologies that will mold our fate.
With summer around the corner, you’re likely planning weekend trips and family vacations. Whether you’re going to another state or another country, don’t miss these four most important things for your smartphone to have on hand when traveling.
Facebook started as a way to connect people, not as a political pundit. Today it seems like everyone is talking politics on their timelines. Do you want to turn your feedback into a place to share life updates, post pictures and just relax? You’re about to be flooded with political posts as midterm elections approach. But you don’t have to be! Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for how to silence the political rants on your Facebook feed.
The number is staggering. Americans have had to deal with almost 3 and a half billion robocalls in the month of April alone. The unwanted calls are becoming more frequent and the scams are getting harder to detect. Listen to more on the latest scam in this Consumer Tech Update podcast.
YouTube is under fire again, this time for promoting cheating in school! It seems the site finally took down hundreds of videos that were steering our kids to sites that would offer to do their work for them! More details in this Consumer Tech Update.
If you had believed the tech news chatter over the last two months, you might think that Apple was on the verge of collapse because of poor iPhone X sales. But as it turns out, America’s best-knows investor wasn’t buying it.
If you’re still chatting on your cell phone with it directly against your ear then listen up! There’s a new warning out of Great Britain that over the last two decades, incidents of a specific malignant type of brain tumor has doubled.
Would you live in 6-months of darkness and temperatures more than 100 degrees below zero for your job? In a rare interview, Kim talks with one elite scientist, stationed at the South Pole, about how he copes with life in this desolate environment.
The number one complaint is weak signals inside homes and offices. Follow these tips for the fastest and least expensive ways to get a stronger in-home signal.
Are you looking to get back to work, clear up some debt or find a side job to make extra cash? All you need is an internet connection. It’s quick, it’s easy and you can add flexibility to your busy schedule. This podcast will walk you through the steps so you can get started utilizing your skills to make extra cash. Listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for some of the best ways to make money on your own time.
The thing about Smartphones is that they’ve gotten very expensive. Apple and Samsung profits have gone up and sales have done very well, but consumers are getting fed up.
Every quarter, publicly traded companies report how much money they’ve made. Big Tech is made up of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft. Here are seven stunning facts about these companies.
Two of the largest cellular carriers are merging into one company. That’s good news for investors but bad news for consumers. Both companies have been in desperate financial waters but are making a comeback. What does the future hold?
Each quarter when the time comes to report on business earnings, we take a step back and marvel at Amazon. First quarter sales are typically the lowest across the board, but not for this retail giant. Sales are astounding!
