Tag: devices

Amazon’s secret bargain store has over a million items under $20

Most people don’t know Amazon built its own Temu. It’s called Amazon Haul. The hidden gems of $5-$10 are legit, backed by real Amazon protection.

You’re paying for internet you’re not getting. Here’s the proof.

You pay for 100 Mbps internet but only get 23 Mbps. Your bill includes “premium Wi-Fi” that’s just a rental fee for equipment you could own. Internet companies bank on you never checking.

The FBI confirmed Russian hackers are inside thousands of home routers 

It’s not theoretical. The DOJ went to court over it. Your router may be redirecting you to fake bank login pages. Here’s what to do.

Slash your power bill: Gadgets pay for themselves

Inside: Smart bulbs, plugs, energy monitors and easy tools that keep temps steady. Up to 55% off

Three spring gadgets worth every penny (and one privacy tip nobody mentions)

A wire-free robotic mower, a sprinkler that skips rain days automatically and a bird feeder with a camera that knows its birds. Spring just got smarter.

That store camera isn’t just watching for shoplifters. It’s watching you.

Every time you walk into a grocery store, a big box retailer or a pharmacy, AI-powered cameras track how you move, where you linger and what you almost bought. Here’s what they know.

U.S. Customs searched 55,318 devices last year. No warrant needed. Here’s the one thing that protects you.

You land at JFK after a fabulous two-week trip seeing all of the crowned heads of Europe. You’re tired, jet-lagged and happy to be home. A customs officer pulls you aside, asks for your phone and starts scrolling through your photos, your texts, your emails. No warrant. No stated reason. No suspicion of any crime. […]

Your internet provider can see every show you watch. And they’re using it against you.

You’re paying $80 a month for internet. Your provider is watching exactly what you do with it and quietly punishing you for it. Here’s what’s happening inside your connection.

Spring cleaning tools that just work: Save up to 41%

Inside: Smart gadgets like a robot vacuum, a handheld steamer and clever organizers that tidy up your spaces fast.

Your phone has an expiration date. Here’s how to find yours.

Right now, over a billion phones are running without security updates, and hackers know it. Your phone is probably fine. But you should check. Takes 30 seconds.

Your iCloud is not a backup (and Janet learned that the hard way)

Seven years of photos. Her son’s first steps. His first day of kindergarten. Gone. Here’s the difference between sync and backup, and why it matters more than you think.

5 genius ways to put your old tech back to work in 2026

Everyone’s curious about DeepSeek but afraid to install Chinese AI on their good computer. That old laptop is your answer. Plus four more ways your “dead” devices earn their keep.

Your password habit is an open door for hackers. Here’s the fix that takes 5 minutes

84% of Americans don’t use a unique password for every account, and hackers are counting on it. Here’s what credential stuffing is, why most password managers are junk and the one I trust with my own logins.

Your Ring doorbell is doing way more than watching for packages

Ring’s big game ad about finding lost dogs tugged at your heartstrings. But the same network behind that feature also does facial recognition and partners with law enforcement. Here’s the good, the bad and what you should do about it.

The grocery store is watching you: How ‘smart shelves’ track your face and every move

The Current unmasks the surveillance pricing and hidden cameras taking over Kroger and Walmart aisles. Discover the smart shelf tech that uses facial recognition to detect your age and gender while tracking exactly how long you hesitate in front of a product. Learn why the FTC is investigating these digital tags and find out how to stop the data harvest.

The Wi-Fi 7 trap: Why a $600 router won’t speed up your internet

Kim Komando explains why your $80 monthly plan is the real bottleneck for your home internet. Don’t fall for the Wi-Fi 7 hype because your router is just the off-ramp for a highway controlled by your ISP. Learn how to actually fix your signal for free instead of buying a Ferrari to drive to church.

Your clearance aisle find is a future paperweight

That $49 smart camera looked like a deal, until it forgot how to smart.

Top 10 bestsellers you absolutely loved in 2025

I’ve been tracking your shopping habits and pulled together the top 10 items you bought again and again in 2025.

iCloud/Google Drive are NOT backups

From silent SSD failures to cloud syncing disasters, digital terrors are plaguing your most important files.

 🛍️ Best Amazon Black Friday deals

Before you fall down the Black Friday rabbit hole, let me save you hours and frustration.