It’s time to upgrade your phone. Issues are plaguing iPhone and Android models. Plus, a new privacy-focused search engine just launched to take on Google and DuckDuckGo. Should you use it?
Essential listening for all podcasters: Pro tips to grow your show
Learn from the woman who wrote the book on radio and podcasting, Valerie Geller. She has traveled the world teaching professional broadcasters how to get better at their craft. You’ll get a ton of great tips in this episode, including Valerie’s four secrets to creating powerful content: focus, engage, position and storytelling. She’ll break each down and explain how you can create amazing content.
Tech Refresh: Influencers shilling crypto, update your iPhone, medical data breach
Cryptocurrency is going mainstream, and influencers like Kim Kardashian are cashing in. Apple just released an urgent update for older iPhones and iPads, and a new medical data breach could give cybercriminals even more fuel to come after you.
How Bezos, Musk, and Buffett pay no federal taxes and a bonus for anyone who owns a home
ProPublica obtained IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing. Kim sits down with her tax accountant to get the scoop. Plus, they talk about how to use your own home and special tax credits to lower your taxes.
Tech Refresh: FBI app crackdown, X-rated emails, tech productivity hacks
The FBI busted criminals using a super-secret app to communicate all their comings and goings. Kim has the scoop on how they did it. Scammers are sending X-rated emails to scare people into paying up, and the team dives into tech productivity hacks to make life easier.
A threat to your online security hiding in plain sight
With the internet of things, you can open doors and turn on lights with one tap on your phone. That’s a lot of power — so what happens when a hacker takes over your home network? Kim speaks with Cequence Security hacker Jason Kent, who shares some scary stories about what can happen if you aren’t careful. You’ll also get a ton of cybersecurity tips to make sure your online security is airtight!
Tech Refresh: Amazon Sidewalk, eBay and PayPal break up, UFO report
Another massive ransomware attack hits the U.S. How will this impact your next meal? Amazon’s new wireless network is coming soon, and you’re part of it unless you opt out. Plus, a big change coming to eBay and what we’re expecting from the upcoming UFO report from the Pentagon.
SEO 101: How to get more traffic to your website
If you have a website, you want it to show up on the first page of Google for as many different search terms as possible. How can you get there? SEO, or search engine optimization, is the secret sauce that stands between you and ranking highly. Kim chats with SEO expert Steve Wiideman about the insider secrets to boost your rankings and make more money online.
Tech Refresh: Porch pirates, lock down your Google searches, blind man sees again
What do your phone’s passcode and your Venmo account have in common? Find out. Plus, an obscure video game accessory selling for hundreds of dollars, and our tactics to fight back against porch pirates. In the tech tip, a new Google setting you need to enable if you don’t want others snooping through your searches.
Cryptocurrency 101: Buying, selling, and spending the safe way
Ready to dip your toe into the cryptocurrency world? Don’t until you listen to this episode. Kim and the team walk through the basics, from how virtual currency works to whether you can make money mining Bitcoin. Find out how to dodge scams and keep your digital currency safe.
Tech Refresh: The government agency monitoring what you do online
Which government agency is watching what we do online? The answer will surprise you. Plus, fake crypto apps scamming people out of their cash, Google’s latest additions to Maps and more, and an app that started a manhunt … for the wrong guy.
Amazon tracks and sells your data: Secrets they don't want you to know
Amazon hosts websites you visit every day, sells billions in products each year, and collects more information about you than you realize. All this success all starts with a huge amount of data collection. Kim is joined by guest Jason Boyce, author of “The Amazon Jungle: The Truth About Amazon, The Seller’s Survival Guide for Thriving on the World’s Most Perilous E-Commerce Marketplace.”
Tech Refresh: Voice of Alexa, Dogecoin drama, Amazon review scam
Hackers managed to shut down one of the largest gas pipelines in the U.S. What else could they do? Plus, the voice of Alexa revealed, a massive Dogecoin scam operation hits for $5 million, and a handy travel hack.
Too many photos? Insider tricks to organizing, sorting and storing for the long-term
Do you have more photos than you know what to do with? Kim, Allie and Ben dive into the best ways to get rid of all the junk and duplicates — like memes and screenshots — hiding the important pictures you want to keep. Plus, how to back-up and store your collection for easy browsing and long-term storage.
Tech Refresh: Craziest cryptocurrencies, Apple's 'Epic' trial, IP address scam
Apple is in an ‘Epic’ court battle that could change the way we pay for apps. You’ve heard of Bitcoin, but what about some of the other cryptocurrencies that make up this $2 trillion industry? Then Ben, Mike and Allie talk streaming devices. Spoiler: Roku reigns supreme. And find out if Allie can fool the guys this week in Brand New or Not True.
How you can fight back against cybercrime
Most countries have a cybercrime unit. Many also have hacking units, elite gangs of cyber soldiers who launch long-term attacks on rival nations. Their goal: to steal state secrets or even wreak havoc on its citizens. But you can be your own cybercrime unit — and there are a lot of threats you need to protect yourself from. Kim talks with Etay Maor, the Senior Director of Security Strategy at Cato Networks. Find out how this battle of giants impacts you — as well as how you can stay safe.
Tech Refresh: Global chip shortage, hiding files, favorite phones over the year
Kim and the crew break down the latest tech news, including a global chip shortage that’s going to make getting your hands on electronics and appliances even more expensive. Plus, a 21-year-old Blockbuster rental came back to haunt a woman applying for a new driver’s license. The team reminiscences over the best cell phones from years past, and see if Ben can fool Mike and Allie in Brand New or Not True.
Taxes and the pandemic: New rules to watch out for
It’s tax time. Get ready for hair-pulling, nail-biting and double-checking numbers so you don’t upset the IRS. Luckily, I’m here with everything you need to know this tax season, from COVID’s impact to the different tax websites you can file through. We’re talking about loans, finding your tax rates, common pitfalls and more with Rachel Cheek, a certified public accountant.
Website growth hacks: Avoid these 7 deadly sins
If you have a website, you’re probably always hungry for more traffic. I know I am! That’s why I sat down with Tim Ash, an expert on digital marketing and evolutionary psychology. There are seven common mistakes you might be making that are tanking your results. After this, you’ll be ready to attract more eyes to your site than ever before.
Tech Refresh: History on Mars, crypto 101, dream smart home tech
After a year of binge-watching, Netflix is losing subscribers. They have a new way to make money, and Kim has the details on how it could impact the movies you already love. Ben nerds out over the little rover-that-could flying on Mars, and the crew talks smart home tech. What would you buy if money were no object? And find out if Allie can fool the guys this week in Brand New or Not True.