Before you get rid of old technology, whether giving it to another family member, selling it, or even throwing it into the recycle bin, you’ve got to take this important first step.
Spice up your cooking (and skip the oil) with our favorite air fryer
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‘Tis the season to spend a ton of time in your kitchen whipping up fabulous feasts. If you want to cut your cooking time in half, turn to modern technology. Specifically, the Instant Vortex Air Fryer can make a chef’s life 10 times easier.
With four-in-one functionality, you can get all sorts of stuff done. Whether you need to broil, roast, reheat or air fry, this gadget has you covered. It has customizable cooking programs you can turn out with one touch.
It’s a super versatile tool you can use to make all sorts of meals straight from your countertop. It even gives you prompts like “turn food over” so you can relax while you cook instead of watching it like a hawk. Turn the knob to change the time and temperature whenever you need to.
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Plus, if you love crispy food, it’s perfect — you can get all the crunch deep-frying gives you with 95% less oil. An air fryer is a healthy alternative to traditional fryers. With its many uses, it’s a lot more versatile.
If you want to see some other options, though, we’ve got you covered. Tap or click here for a list of the eight best air fryers you can buy.
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Kim's holiday shopping list: 10 crowd pleasers for your favorite people
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Not sure what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Thankfully, Kim has plenty of suggestions.
As you might imagine, Kim loves technology — especially all those gadgets that make life easier. So, with a little help from her top gift ideas, you can choose the best stocking stuffers and presents for all your friends and family this year.
Stop running out of juice. Power your phone with this high-speed portable charger. (It's $5 off!)
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When you’re on the go, a portable charger can save your trip. It powers up your devices, even when they’re low from overuse. The only problem is that a lot of them can be pretty bulky and who wants to lug around a brick when they’re vacationing?
New M1 MacBook Air is on sale for the lowest price it's ever been
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The MacBook Air M1 is cheaper than ever. Normally, you have to pay $1,000 for this lightning-fast gadget. But now, you can grab the powerful 256GB model for a more affordable $899 on Amazon.
If you need more storage power, the 512GB MacBook Air M1 is $150 off. These laptops are more advanced than previous MacBooks, thanks to their pièce de résistance: the M1 chips. Thanks to this fantastic technology, these Macs wake up the moment you open the lid.
Review: Klipsch Cinema 1200 Sound Bar System
Buy a new TV these days and you’ll be amazed by any number of advancements from screen technology and size to colors and number of pixels. But if there’s always been one constant, it’s that the built-in speakers just don’t cut it.
It's back to school time! Save on tech for you, the kids or the grandkids
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It doesn’t matter if you’re preparing your child for distance learning or if you’re taking college courses — it’s just fun to go back-to-school shopping.
What makes school shopping exceptionally fun is perusing technology that can be used for scholastic, business or entertainment purposes. No one gets excited about purchasing erasers and glue sticks, but everyone pays attention when buying a new laptop or choosing the right wireless keyboard and mouse combo.
Is this the end for robocalls?
All telephone providers – AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Comcast, Cox and all the others – have until the end of today to implement new technology that fights fraudulent calls. Here’s the full story.
The best way to keep an eye on your pets inside and out
Pets are notorious for causing a stir when their owners are away. When you drive off, dogs might bark so loudly they bother the neighbors. Cats might scratch the sofa to punish you for leaving.
Animals have many methods for messing up the house when you’re away. Sometimes, you may return home and walk into such an outrageous mess you can’t help but wonder, “How on Earth did that happen?”
Father's Day is almost here – It's time for a modern wallet that's hard to lose
Ah, the wallet — a staple of back pockets and handbags for decades, filled with credit cards, loyalty cards, ID and more. But times are changing and big, bulky wallets aren’t the necessity they once were.
Those wallet-sized photos once proudly carried in the wallet have transitioned to your smartphone. Now everything else is, too, from your payment cards to your driver’s license.
Does 5G cause cancer or other health problems?
The 5G revolution is here, and boy, has it caused a splash. Conspiracy theories spread through forums like tornadoes, whipping up fear about contamination and health issues. People are toppling cell phone towers, thinking they cause COVID-19. But how valid are these concerns? Kim sits down with radio wave expert Kenneth Foster, a University of Pennsylvania professor with all the facts. After this episode, you’ll be ready for the newest generation of wireless technology.
This battery lasts 28,000 years
Imagine a battery that never needs recharging. Actually, you don’t have to imagine it, since that technology has already arrived! Here’s how it works.
Buy this, not that: Best and worst tech of 2020
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With each year comes brand new or otherwise updated tech. But just because those gadgets get more advanced doesn’t mean they’re all good ideas.
Some are poorly constructed or just aren’t that useful, while others pose a huge risk to your privacy. Tap or click here to see which tech products made Mozilla’s annual “Privacy Not Included” report because some might surprise you.
Tech after death: Startups breathing new life into the funeral industry
People say there are only two certainties: death and taxes. But another thing is also certain: technological advancement. In this fascinating, thoughtful and surprisingly funny podcast, Kim explores the deathcare industry, where tech startups are shaking up the funeral profession. Cutting-edge technology is changing the way we’re buried, and creative professionals are bringing more innovation than we’ve seen in centuries.
New research: COVID can live on your phone for 28 days – How to properly disinfect yours
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Can you believe we’ve been dealing with coronavirus for nearly seven months already? It’s true. The World Health Organization declared it a pandemic all the way back in March and things haven’t been the same since.
Thankfully there have been plenty of breakthroughs in technology since then that have made it easier to navigate life. Google Maps even added a hotspot tracker so you know if it’s safe to visit places you’re thinking about traveling to. Tap or click to see how it works.
Unbelievable gadgets coming soon
Think about just how much technology has shaped today’s world — from smart assistants in our homes to self-driving cars to powerful computers we carry around in our pockets, But what is the next tech frontier, and what will it look like for our everyday lives? I’ll walk you through the wild world of future tech.
Amazon now selling its own low-cost face shields
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Do you live in an area where masks are mandatory? If so, you might be wondering what all your options are before you venture outside your house and get back into the rhythm of shopping, dining and socializing.
Due to a shortage in medical-grade masks and respirators like the N95, most people are resorting to wearing cloth masks — including simple masks made from materials at home. Tap or click here to see how you can make your own mask.
Is Amazon stealing technology?
We know the Chinese have been stealing American technology for decades. But is Amazon doing the same thing?
Feeling stressed? Tech to help you relax
Businesses have closed for good. Many people are struggling with the idea of months more of working from home. Others are still out of a job. The pandemic shows no signs of slowing down in some cities. Times are stressful, so Kim is taking a look at how technology can help you slow down, relax and release the stress.
5 best budget smartphones under $400
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In the tech world, what once cost hundreds of dollars can now run you well over a thousand of your hard-earned bucks. But the technology within most of today’s smartphones has not changed radically over the past few years, and powerful budget smartphones are capable of doing just about everything an expensive flagship device can do.