November 12, 2025

See if license plate readers are in your neighborhood

A woman in Colorado was falsely accused of theft because a Flock camera that looks like the one in the image above spotted her car near the scene. She wasn’t even close. She had to dig up dashcam footage, GPS, even her outfit to prove it. The charges were dropped, but the stress? Very real. […]

October 31, 2025

Why your car insurance hates you

My car insurance jumped 32%. I didn’t crash. I didn’t speed. I simply exist. Sound familiar? Full-coverage car insurance rates rose 25% on average last year, and in some states, it was closer to 40%. Overall, rates are up 55% since 2022. 📈 Why rates keep rising It’s the tech. Modern cars are rolling computers […]

October 4, 2025

Amazon’s new gear is live: Everything you can buy right now

“Alexa, what’s new?” Oh, just about everything. Amazon just dropped a truckload of new gadgets, including smarter speakers, sharper sound and security tech that practically thinks for you. Don’t worry, I’ve translated all the techie stuff into plain English, so you know what’s worth your money. 🔊 Alexa gets bass (and smarts) Meet the Echo […]

October 3, 2025

Transformers? More like informers

Remember Knight Rider? The 1980s TV show where a detective teams up with his sidekick, a talking car named KITT. This snarky, futuristic AI on wheels could leap over obstacles, drive itself at high speeds and sniff out bad guys from miles away. Or how about The Love Bug? Herbie, the VW Beetle, had a […]

September 26, 2025

The tech myths we can’t stop repeating

Tech myths have a way of sticking around like those 99 browser tabs you keep open, harmless at first, but over time, they slow everything down. They spread in group texts, get repeated by well-meaning relatives and pop up like spammy ads from 2003.  Let’s bust five of the most common myths I hear all […]

August 12, 2025

The sound police are coming for ya

Look at that picture. What we’ve got here is not just another traffic camera, but a fully deputized decibel detective. Meet the sound police. These new noise cameras are the cousins of speed and red-light cameras, but instead of catching you with a heavy foot, they’re busting you for a heavy exhaust.  No radar guns […]

August 7, 2025

🚨 You must read this before your next Uber ride

⚠️ Warning: This story contains details about sexual assault that may be disturbing. I know two women who were raped by an Uber driver. That’s not hearsay or a story I read online. They trusted the ride, believed the app was safe and paid the price in the most horrific way possible. Now, The New […]

April 6, 2025

What’s replacing your smartphone? Here’s what’s coming next

Let’s be real: Smartphones are getting out of hand, literally.  We traded pocket space for bigger screens, better cameras and more power. Some of these glass bricks are the size of a paperback novel and about as easy to use one-handed.  Even Marty Cooper, the man who invented the cell phone, told me directly that […]

March 18, 2025

Insurance rates rising, here’s what you can do

My car insurance just jumped 32%. No, I didn’t get into an accident or rack up a few speeding tickets. Since 2020, car insurance rates have skyrocketed by 37%, and in 2024 alone, they climbed another 16.5%. Some states saw hikes of over 50%! Even if your ride isn’t fresh off the lot, you’re paying […]

February 25, 2025

Carmakers fight a rule that could save thousands of lives

I want you to stay ahead of the tech stories the mainstream media won’t touch. The other day I watched a Waymo speed up to run a red light. No matter how safe the autonomous car industry says they are, I still won’t get in one. I’d rather trust my own eyes. Car companies have […]

February 23, 2025

Weird things on Google Earth

I spent the first 10 years of my life in New Jersey. I still remember when I knocked out my front tooth on the swings and the time I threw a snowball at a police car and hit the cop inside on the head. That was bad. Seeing the house on Google took me back. […]

January 21, 2025

6 signs your vacation rental is a scam

Booking a rental property for your next vacation? There’s a scam for that!

October 30, 2024

7 LinkedIn tips for a recent high school or college grad

Tips to make your LinkedIn profile stand out when looking for work.

September 2, 2024
June 23, 2024

How to look younger and thinner in pics

We all want to look good in pictures. Kim can help with a few simple ways to look your best on camera.

May 13, 2024

How to deal with a cyberstalker

More victims of cyberstalking are reaching out to me for advice.

October 5, 2023
New tech from the Made by Google Pixel 8 launch event

Google launches Pixel 8 and more new tech – Everything you need to know

Best features on Google’s Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models and how much you can expect to pay.

August 26, 2023

Weekend project: 5 simple ways to make your home safer

There are many simple ways to make your home safer. For example, move your keys away from the front door. But we know a few insider DIY tips, too.

May 27, 2023

Home security 101: Where to put cameras

Here are the best places to mount home security cameras for ultimate protection.

May 17, 2023

7 clever uses for your smart doorbell camera

Smart doorbell cameras come with a ton of uses you might not even know about. We found seven useful ways to make the most out of this essential security tech.