The world's most trusted brand names

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The most valuable thing that a business owns is its brand reputation. Simply put, it’s the foundation: What people think of the company. So, who’s on top? And who’s not? The brands that I’m going to tell you about are not necessarily the ones doing the most business. They’re the ones we respect and admire the most. 

I'm taking you back 28 years to the beginning of the internet

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28 years ago the promise of the internet was grand: nothing less than the free exchange of ideas and information. Now we have a whole generation of people who have never lived without it. So How are they doing?

Is Facebook losing its appeal?

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Facebook has seen its fair share of bad news lately. Between fake election news and surveys on whether to let pedophiles use the site, it seems users are done with it. Now, a new study shows just how much support Facebook is losing.

Confirmed! Fake news spreads fast and it's not the Russians' fault

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You know that old saying, “Bad news travels fast?” Well as it turns out, fake news travels even faster. And no, it’s not the Russians’ fault. What if the problem is us? Here’s what researchers at MIT found.

High tech bullet-proof police protection gear that you can get too.

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For every police officer that goes down in the line of fire, hundreds are saved by new technologies in ballistics, body armor, bullet-proof protective gear and trauma prep packs. Now you can get the very same gear used by Special Elite, Armed Forces and Law Enforcement to protect you and your family. In this free Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll tell you about the cutting edge tools to gear up, prepare smart, and stay ready.

What's next for Amazon? Anything it wants!

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In the history of business, there’s never been anything like Amazon. The closest you can come is probably Sears. They revolutionized retail a hundred years ago. Back then, Sears called itself “The World’s largest Store.” But it’s Amazon that’s uniquely poised to become the world’s largest business.

Rhode Island's attempt to make big money on porn

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Lawmakers in Rhode island are looking to raise a little extra revenue by taxing internet porn. If you haven’t heard this story yet, you can hear it now.

Facebook's staff has been catering to pedophiles

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If you haven’t heard this Facebook story, about its bizarre and dysfunctional staff, and its apparent catering to pedophiles, then you have to listen to this.

What you need to know about 5G

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If you’re using a new smartphone, it’s operating on a 4G LTE network. It’s about ten times faster than old 3G systems from five years ago. And now, both Verizon and AT&T are ready to roll out the fifth generation network known as 5G technology. Here’s what lies ahead in the technology and how it can affect you.

Consumer safety alert: Sexual predators posing as Uber and Lyft drivers

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Millions of people look to Uber or Lyft to get them home after a night of partying. The bad news is, sexual predators have discovered how easy it is to pose as an Uber or Lyft driver and take advantage of women. Do we need to think twice before getting into a seemingly trustworthy driver’s car?

Cyber-Sniffing K-9s: Man’s best friend, Cybercrime’s worst enemy

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Dog is man’s best friend, but a Device Detection Dog is a cybercriminal’s worst enemy. If you’re stashing illegal data of any kind, a well-trained K-9 will find it. You can flush it, bury it, put it in your gas tank, swallow it … but you can’t hide electronic evidence from a detection dog. In this free Komando on Demand podcast you’ll hear the latest tactics used to crack down on child pornography and cybercrime.

Why big tech is in big trouble

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For decades, America’s tech giants and their celebrity CEOs have literally basked in a warm glow of consumer trust and satisfaction. But the days of trust are gone. And Big Tech is in big trouble.

Ringing the doorbell of success

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The meteoric rise of Ring

A funny thing has happened to the so-called "free" internet

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News and newspaper websites used to be free. Now news organizations are starting to make their stories less accessible, unless you are willing to pay.  

Will the world trust Samsung again?

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Samsung is hoping the world is able to move past exploding smartphone batteries and trust them once again. Are you? Samsung just unveiled their new Galaxy S9. 

Facebook and YouTube spreading fake news again

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Facebook and YouTube have promised to stop but nothing seems to change

Baffled by Bitcoin? Masters of Cryptocurrency explain everything you need to know

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In 2009 Bitcoin sold for a handful of change. Today Bitcoin is worth around $11,000, but it’s been at nearly $18,000. So … bite the bullet or bail out? In this podcast, I have critical investment advice including public offerings, security practices & common mistakes – from both masters & critics of cryptocurrency. All that and more from the digital world of Kim Komando.

Selfitis

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The newest tech related psychological malady

How much screen time should kids get

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Silicon Valley parents speak up on how they raise their kids

Fake video - Just got real

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Fake videos are about to become very accurate