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Tech Refresh: Alexa privacy, Twitter's new strike system, mobile gaming

Yes, your smart speaker is always listening for the wake word, but there’s another privacy concern you need to know about. Plus, Twitter has a …

March 5, 2021

Tech tips

15 Alexa commands you’ll wish you knew sooner

From watching for burglars to creating playlists, here are 15 Alexa commands you’ll wish you knew sooner.

March 5, 2021

Amazon Alexa

Security & privacy

Amazon Echo warning: Think twice before enabling Alexa skills

If you don’t want Alexa compromising your privacy, check each skill’s privacy policies and avoid those that don’t protect you.

March 1, 2021

Kim's column

5 frustrating Amazon Alexa and Echo settings to update

Amazon’s Alexa is a great helper around the house but does have a few annoying habits. Change these settings to shut them down.

February 6, 2021

01:01

Komando picks

Poor Jason Alexander’s face

The Seinfeld actor is back for a strange Tide commercial, playing a mistreated hoodie. No garment should have to go through all this.

February 5, 2021

Tech Refresh with Kim Komando and Friends

Facebook hack, goodbye cookies, new Alexa uses

This week, a ruling on whether iPhone’s MagSafe chargers and medical devices mix, Facebook in hot water yet again and Google’s plan to replace internet …

January 29, 2021

Kim Komando Explains

Tech Refresh: Facebook hack, goodbye cookies, new Alexa uses

This week, a ruling on whether iPhone’s MagSafe chargers and medical devices mix, Facebook in hot water yet again and Google’s plan to replace internet …

January 29, 2021

Technology

Alexa can now control your smart gadgets, without your commands

Amazon’s Alexa has always helped control your smart home devices, but this impressive new tool makes it even easier.

January 27, 2021

02:09

Gadgets

Interesting, life-changing ways to use Alexa

The smart-tech revolution is in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. Nearly 80 million people are expected to own voice-activated …

January 8, 2021

Tech Refresh with Kim Komando and Friends

PayPal scam, COVID conspiracy theory, Alexa tips

Ben, Allie and Mike dive into the new year in tech news, including a COVID conspiracy theory too ridiculous not to share, price hikes coming …

January 8, 2021

Kim Komando Explains

Tech Refresh: PayPal scam, COVID conspiracy theory, Alexa tips

Ben, Allie and Mike dive into the new year in tech news, including a COVID conspiracy theory too ridiculous not to share, price hikes coming …

January 8, 2021

Tech tips

5 annoying Alexa and Amazon Echo settings you can change

From teaching Alexa to respond to multiple requests to ending misunderstandings, here are five settings to adjust ASAP.

December 29, 2020

Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Alexa prank you’ll love

Sure, you can say, “Alexa, play my favorite song.” But did you know Alexa can also play funny pranks? Learn more about your ad choices. …

December 27, 2020

Amazon

9 Alexa hacks for a festive Christmastime

From controlling Christmas lights to tracking Santa, here are some Alexa hacks you can use to make your holidays as festive as possible.

December 23, 2020

Security & privacy

Is Alexa or Google spying on your meetings? Make this change now

If you’re working from home and take part in virtual meetings, make this change now to stop Alexa or Google from spying.

December 7, 2020

Technology

How to text a question to Alexa when you can’t (or don’t want to) use your voice

Need to ask Alexa a question without using your voice? Here’s how to text directly with your Amazon Echo device.

December 1, 2020

Technology

Alexa has a new trick to answer your questions you’ll love (or hate)

Thanks to a new update, Alexa will now give you intelligent predictive suggestions as follow-ups to the questions you ask.

November 16, 2020

Technology

New Alexa features make it easier to check in on older loved ones

Older parents or grandparents living alone can be scary. Thankfully, this new Alexa feature makes it easier to check in on older loved ones.

November 14, 2020

Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

New Alexa commands to try

One of the most popular smart speakers are Amazon Echos with the digital assistant Alexa. I’m sure you already know the basics: Reminders, news and …

September 26, 2020

Technology

Alexa can now make and receive calls using your cell phone carrier

Amazon is now letting AT&T subscribers sync their Echo devices with their phones. You can make and receive calls and even dial out.

September 21, 2020