Easy way to make money with your old tech

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Did you get some new gadgets over the holidays? Listen now for a few ways to make money off of the old devices you replaced. 
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How companies and government agencies buy your private info

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You probably think of your devices as tools that make life ten times easier. Keep in mind that they also collect a ton of valuable data that can be used against you. For instance, police officers can request your data as evidence. Governments can buy your data from brokers. Kim’s interview with technologist Bennett Cyphers from the Electronic Frontier Foundation reveals which gadgets snoop the most — and which secrets you’re losing.
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Don't make these mistakes this Christmas

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Expecting some tech gifts this year? Listen now for the best way to set up your gadgets.
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Digital Life Hack: Trade in old, broken gear for Amazon cash

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Do you have any old gadgets sitting around that you’re not using anymore? Listen now to trade them in for a discount on your next Amazon purchase.
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New laws are coming to give you the right to repair

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Are customers like you finally getting the right to repair their own gadgets? Listen now for the full story.
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How the government and companies buy your personal data

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We think of our gadgets as helpful tools that make our lives easier, but they can also be turned against us. The data your devices collect is so valuable it could be used against you in a criminal trial, requested by police or even bought by the government through a data broker. Kim’s interview with technologist Bennett Cyphers from the Electronic Frontier Foundation reveals all the secrets you’re losing — and which devices do the most stealing.
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Samsung and Apple's rivalry is hurting you

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How do Apple and Samsung work against us? Listen now to find out how they’re making your tech gadgets harder to use.
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This retro tech is worth big bucks

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If you’re spring cleaning, be on the lookout for retro tech. Don’t toss out gadgets from the ’80s or ’90s. Some of these things are worth thousands!
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Right to Repair: The fight to fix our own tech

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Farmers have always been ready to jump into the dirt and fix their tools. But over the past few decades, tractors and other farm gadgets have complex software that’s hard to decode. The same has happened with our computers, phones, appliances and just about any other tech you can think of. In this episode, Kim dives into the nitty-gritty world of repair politics. Do we really own our tech if we can’t fix it? Are large manufacturers monopolizing the right to repair? Kim talks to Gay Gordon-Byrne, a consumer rights advocate at the heart of this debate, as well as a farmer on the front lines.
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Free classes to master your Apple tech

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From MacBooks to iPhones, Apple has a ton of great gadgets to choose from. But if you don’t know how to navigate your new toy, don’t worry. Apple now offers free virtual classes that can turn you into a tech pro.
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Amazon wants to track your fitness, sleep, body fat and emotions

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From the world of new gadgets, today a look at Amazon’s new Halo, a wearable wrist-device that tracks your fitness, sleep, body fat and even your emotions. Think carefully before you hit “buy.”
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CES 2020: What's coming this year?

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CES kicks off tomorrow in Las Vegas, with 4,000-plus exhibitors. We’re in for some exciting new innovations in consumer tech, and it’s not all TVs and computers. Here’s what you can expect, from smarter cars to foldable gadgets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tech tip: Buy these gadgets after Christmas

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The presents are unwrapped, and the big day has passed. Let’s look at the top items to buy right now — the day AFTER Christmas. I’ll tell you where you can save some serious cash, from tech to decor. And don’t forget next year’s Christmas decorations.
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What new tech will we see from the Consumer Electronics Show?

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The world’s largest tech trade show starts tomorrow in Las Vegas. There will be so many new gadgets and tech on display, but there are some particular items to look for. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at what new technology we can expect to see from companies at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices