July 6, 2020
Years ago, consumers dropped cable in droves for cheaper streaming options. Now, streaming companies are capitalizing and prices are creeping up. Could going back to cable actually save you money?
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Daily Tech Update
July 3, 2020
Social media’s promise to bring us closer has failed miserably. This holiday weekend, I encourage you to step away from all the timelines, comments and messages. You’ll thank me later.
Happy July 4th! In honor of Independence Day, hear from inspiring folks who have struck out on their own and achieved their own financial independence. Get some ideas and inspiration to be your own boss and make money on your terms.
July 2, 2020
After years of arrogance and ignorance, Facebook is finally paying for letting terrorists, child molesters and racists run rampant. The cost could be enormous.
July 1, 2020
Millions have ditched Facebook and its toxicity. If you’re craving community online, there are some other options. Here’s what you need to know.
June 30, 2020
Google says it will now automatically start deleting user data, by default for new users and with a quick settings change for the rest of us. Now one question remains: Can you ever truly erase what Google knows about you? I wouldn’t bet on it.
Do you enjoy rifling through the treasures at flea markets, garage sales, thrift shops and even online marketplaces? This one’s for you. Rob and Melissa Stephenson turned what started as a side hustle to earn some “fun money” into a full-fledged career, and a mighty successful one at that. You’ll never believe the items they bought for a few bucks that turned into hundreds or even thousands.
We talk all things flipping, and you can even learn Rob and Melissa’s secrets yourself. Get their pro tips to start your own flipping business, and they’ll help you out all along the way. Visit FleaMarketFlipper.com/kim and use promo code KIM to get $100 off their online university.
June 29, 2020
Stores around the country have closed temporarily in the face of the pandemic. But now Microsoft is shutting down nearly all of its retail stores for good. Is this the future of retail?
June 26, 2020
Want proof that your iPhone keeps track of every place you go? There’s a little known-feature hiding your movements. Here’s how to find it.
June 25, 2020
Facebook has a long, sad history of maintaining any semblance of credibility when showing ads on the site. Now, you can silence political ads and those from organizations like Super PACs and other paid messages.
June 24, 2020
People across the country on are high alert for news about coronavirus contact tracing apps coming to Apple and Android phones. One rumor, in particular, is making the rounds on social media. I’ve got the facts.
June 23, 2020
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off this week, and there’s a big change coming for everyone who owns an iPhone: A brand-new way to use and organize your home screen. Kim has the details.
June 22, 2020
In the ’90s, Wylie Gustafson recorded a yodel heard ’round the world: The famous “Ya-hoo-ooo” no doubt stuck in your head every time you read the company’s name. He was paid just a few hundred dollars to record that famous clip … until he sued Yahoo. Kim and Wylie talk about his iconic voice and the Super Bowl ad that kicked off his battle to get what he was owed.
Maybe you’re on video calls all day long. Maybe they’re infrequent on your schedule, reserved for only the most important meetings. Either way, Kim’s got five tips to help you look and sound your best.
June 19, 2020
Sextortion scams are frightening. You get an email claiming a hacker has evidence, often in video form, of you in rather compromising positions. A new form of the scam is spreading, and it could have horrible ramifications for those targeted.
June 18, 2020
You’ve probably heard of the hacktivist group Anonymous, but what do you know aside from some famous cyberattacks and those signature masks? Kim dives into everything Anonymous with Dr. Gabriella Coleman, an anthropologist and professor at McGill University. She studies hacktivist groups and tells us what Anonymous is up to these days and how you can help stop the spread of their sensational messages.
Radio shows like mine, newspapers, magazines and virtually every other form of media are held accountable for publishing something libelous, false or dangerous. That’s not the case for social media platforms, and I say it’s time for that to end.
June 17, 2020
Getting high-speed data lines into every home is expensive — and a reason why many people don’t have fast connections at home. If you live in an area not wired with fiber, rest assured: 5G is going to change all that.
June 16, 2020
With the pandemic sending employees home to work, our reliance on the internet can’t be overstated. This year’s wildfires in California could bring major disruptions, and that could affect you, no matter where you live.
June 15, 2020
The unemployment numbers so far in 2020 are astounding, with 44 million people filing for unemployment since mid-March. That number is even higher if you factor in self-employed and gig economy workers. So what can you do if you’ve lost your job or fear you might? Kim talks to a man who makes $10,000 a year in the free time he could be wasting on Netflix. Plus, a teacher making extra cash at home and a caller who wants to take on a new side gig.