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There are countless decisions to make as a parent, and today’s technology adds even more choices. One of the biggest? When your child should get his or her first smartphone. The choice is up to you, but I have some recommendations for kids under 10.
In this episode of Komando On Demand: Insider Edition, Kim chats with Daniel Linskey, former chief of police of Boston and fellow at The Duff & Phelps Institute, about a dangerous job scam spreading right now. Plus, Congress launches an investigation into dating apps and the dangerous people using them. It’s about time. And meet Bob Caniglia, Director of Sales Operations for Blackmagic Designs. The company gives free access to $300,000 movie editing tools so anyone can create movie magic.
We’ve all got iPhones and Androids now, but before that, the BlackBerry reigned supreme — at least in some circles. Now the iconic brand is out of the phone game, again. Is it gone for good this time?
When it comes to software development and deployment, rushing is never the right answer. Just ask the company that created the tech behind the embarrassing Iowa caucus. What’s the solution? I have a novel idea.
Where there’s fear and uncertainty, there are criminals waiting to pounce. If you’re glued to your phone or computer reading about the coronavirus outbreak, be wary of news coming from anyone you don’t know. I’ll tell you why certain files could spell disaster for your data.
On this episode of Komando On Demand: Insider Edition, Kim talks with talk radio host Joe Pags about the future of 5G and why Apple is taking its time releasing a 5G-ready phone. Plus, find out how AI is fighting the coronavirus — and how fast fake news about the illness is spreading. And meet Gary Fritz, Vice President and Chief of Applications at New Stanford Hospital, a $2 billion world-class facility in Palo Alto, California being called the hospital of the future.
Online dating is a minefield. I’m not talking about awkward hellos, mixed signals or ghosting. I’m talking sexual predators that lurk in online dating and “hookup” apps, looking for their next victim. Now the government is stepping in to find out how protected users really are.
The coronavirus has people scared — there’s no doubt about that. Naturally, people are turning to Google for answers. And you’ll be shocked at just how much one search term is blowing up.
Coronavirus is dominating headlines, and people are scared. And where there’s fear, there’s fake news. Learn how to spot misinformation. Plus, Kim chats with former CEO of Microsoft and chairman of the LA Clippers Steve Ballmer about his new site, USAFacts.org. This week’s trivia is all about cell phones. Do you know how much the first handheld cell phone cost? All that and more on this episode of Komando On Demand: Insider Edition.
Are you worried about your privacy? Do you want to protect your personal information? If you’re like most Americans, you answered yes. But saying it and meaning it are two different things.
About 20% of American adults get their news through social media. And with a public health scare — the coronavirus — dominating headlines, fake news is spreading like crazy. What rumors are floating around and what should you do if you see them? I’ve got the scoop.
Long gone are the days of believing you can use major social media platforms and keep your info private. But a new option on the market takes things even further — connecting you with other users using facial recognition software. Yes, it’s as creepy as it sounds.
Technology is evolving faster than you can say “artificial intelligence.” How does all this new tech impact our daily lives? In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim explores a new world of gadgets — some useful, some useless and some in the middle.
Apple and Google refuse to unlock the smartphones of criminals, so police are taking matters into their own hands. Learn how the NYPD is working to crack the encryption codes of iPhones and Android devices.
So much of your information is available for anyone to find. Not just your phone number, address or Social Security number — I’m talking much more personal. You know exactly what I mean if you’ve taken one of those mail-order DNA tests. So why are these once-popular kits taking a nosedive?
Hear the heartwarming story of a couple who put their lives on hold for 57 days to search for their lost border collie, Katie. And you know ads follow you online but what about in real life? Kim dives into the world of digital tracking with an advertising expert. Plus, a caller looks for a creative solution to remember his mother through old voicemails. All that and more on this episode of Komando On Demand: Insider Edition.
No matter how impressive your resume, it doesn’t matter if you can’t get it into the right hands. And with companies using artificial intelligence to screen candidates, you need to know how to get past the bots. Don’t make these silly mistakes that will curtail your search.
Surveillance cameras are virtually everywhere, and government officials are reportedly worried they may be in the sky too. If you have a hobby drone, learn why its days might be numbered.
Wearables aren’t just accessories like smart watches and fitness trackers anymore. A California startup has a prototype for augmented reality contacts, shown off at this year’s CES in Las Vegas, that might blow all those failed smart glasses out of the water. Would you buy a pair?
You know you’re being tracked by surveillance cameras everywhere you go, ads that follow you around the internet and Big Tech companies that have a shocking amount of information about you — but it doesn’t stop there. In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim dives into who is spying on you and how you can hide from them to maintain your privacy. She’s joined by Richard Eilert, an expert in geolocation and geofencing, about why your location means big bucks for companies.
