Plus, what to do when locked out of your Facebook account, get weather alerts on your phone, Twitter’s office supply fire sale, Zoom holiday party ideas and how a new gift card scam steals your cash with barcode stickers. Also, would you get plastic surgery to look like an AI image? Surgeons say they’re getting these disturbing requests.
Best future car tech, virtual Santa visits, secret Instagram hack
Selling your home? You’ll need a big virtual tour — as long as you watch out for these security risks. Plus, this tech tool reveals whether a used car was in an accident and five ways to use an old iPhone or Android.
Facebook ticket scam, cut streaming costs, crypto arrest
Why you really need to start using a password manager, a look inside the downfall of FTX, and smart tech tips from Kim Komando and friends.
Festive Alexa tricks, phone TV tips, clever ways to catch cheaters
Tip drivers with Alexa, Twitter charges $11 per month for paid subscriptions, robots are taking over customer service, 45-year-old computer for $375K auction, share your phone to a TV screen, tech clues your partner is cheating and how to wipe your ex from your digital world.
$1K health headphones, top holiday scams, safer group chats
Would you let Amazon track your search history if it paid you $2 per month? Plus, Google Messages rolls out fully encrypted group chats, how to enable full encryption for iCloud backups, next iOS update boosts AirDrop security, air-purifying headphones for almost $1K and holiday scams to watch out for.
Cops use Facebook, ChatGPT drama, top scams spreading
Plus, how to save big money with smart water tech, know files hackers use the most, the five worst tech gadgets that steal your privacy and callers like you.
Amazon sleep schedule, Santa wine scam, airplane phone calls
Passengers can talk on the phone while flying, watch out for a festive wine scam, Amazon wants to monitor your sleep and how to find out future traffic conditions months in advance. Plus, how to stop AirTag stalkers on Android, see a site’s website traffic, use a hotel room TV to charge your devices and more tech tips.
Gift card scams, stop porch pirates, top tech stories of 2022
Do you tend to forget important things when you’re busy? Try this quick trick. Plus, use these simple tips to protect your packages from porch pirates during the holiday season, top tech stories of the year and holiday gift card scams to watch out for.
YouTube child celebrities, Disney's age-altering AI, holiday tech tips
Win a $100 Amazon gift card! Here’s how. Plus, five clues your email has been hacked, Starlink will beam high-speed broadband to remote areas, iPhone Pro buyers face 37-day wait times during holiday season, Disney’s age-altering AI could transform Hollywood and five holiday travel tech tips.
Scary IRS scam, Alexa storytelling, 5 AirTag tricks
Are you dealing with Christmas stress? The government is here to help! Also, Google launches yet another way to stuff websites with ads, Netflix expands its video game collection, animate your own stories with Alexa, IRS scam and five smart ways to use Bluetooth trackers.
Twitter censorship, Amazon Alexa stalkers, holiday scams
Got a Eufy security cam? It may be sending your private videos to the cloud — without permission. Plus, stalkers are using Amazon Alexas to terrorize victims, five holiday scams to watch out for and where to stream your favorite Christmas movies. Also, Elon Musk reveals how Twitter suppressed the Hunter Biden laptop story. Here’s all you need to know.
Windows recording trick, DIY home intercom, 5 signs your phone is tapped
Planning a road trip? Here are five ways to make sure your car is safe for travel. Plus, how to turn your smart speakers into an intercom system, five signs your phone is tapped, secret Windows screen recording tool and why this is the most confusing and uncertain Christmas shopping season ever.
Spot deepfakes, repair warning, best family plans
Wait until January to buy TVs, workout gear, winter clothes and home goods. Here’s why. Plus, TikTok live streams are getting out of control, best Christmas gifts under $50, cheapest family plans, be careful getting your phone or computer repaired and a new way to recognize fake images and videos.
Best cheap gifts, airline app tricks, win $100 Amazon gift card
Got a holiday trip coming up? Download these apps ahead of time. Plus, how to put your driver’s license on your phone, the best holiday playlists, record your older relatives about your family history and the best Christmas gifts for every budget. You can also win a $100 Amazon gift card! Here’s how.
Wi-Fi password privacy tip, find low gas prices, AirTag tricks
Don’t want to share your Wi-Fi password with guests? Just use a QR code! Plus, make virtual gatherings more fun, find the lowest gas prices, use Waze with your kid’s voice, Google Maps secrets and how to make the most out of Bluetooth trackers.
Find best deals online, get free shipping, online coupon tricks
Are you still doing your holiday shopping? Use CamelCamelCamel to find the best prices. Plus, the inside scoop on Google Shopping, how to get free shipping, use online coupons and get cash back, use PhotoScan to take photos of pictures in frames, five series worth watching and how to find hidden cameras in your Airbnb or rental.
Heated seat scandal, pay with your palm, Meta bot hates Meta
Why aren’t Americans buying electric vehicles? The answer might surprise you. Plus, BMW owners are mad at a new subscription and Facebook’s newest chatbot hates Facebook. Also, you don’t need to swipe your credit card to pay anymore. Just hold out your hand. After a machine scans your palm, you’re good to go. Here’s why you should be worried.
Get faster internet, text message tips, sue scam callers for $100,000
Do you get scam calls all the time? Here’s how one guy used telemarketers to raise $100,000. Plus, the coolest new iPhone features, blocking third-party cookies and the best way to read a book on your phone. And a quick way to find specific pictures, keywords and more in your text messages.
Find PC spies, YouTube tricks, Google tracking scandal
Half of all macOS malware comes from this one app, Twitter will ditch the 280 character limit, Meta employees and security fired for hijacking user accounts, Google will pay a big settlement to 40 states for tracking locations, YouTube keyboard shortcuts you’ll use all the time, smishing tips and why Ubers are getting more expensive.
AirPods as hearing aids, PayPal warning, Twitter alternatives
Got a messy photo gallery? Use these tricks to clean it up. Plus, the best Twitter alternatives, hidden privacy report for your phone, YouTube’s new jingle, Google Maps update shows where EV stations are and an urgent Black Friday warning for shoppers with PayPal accounts. Also, Netflix now lets you cut off freeloaders and Apple AirPods can work as more affordable hearing aids.