Why has video streaming hit a wall? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few reasons why America’s streamers may be in big trouble.
Smart trick to get all the perks of an Echo Show for less money
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Everyone loves their Amazon Echo Show. Regardless of generation, you can access all your smart gadgets, listen to your favorite podcasts and music, get the local weather forecast and use tons of Alexa-friendly apps.
Use it to watch your favorite videos, upload your best pictures, cook along with top chefs on YouTube or video chat with friends and family.
But what if you don’t own an Echo Show? Just turn your Amazon Fire tablet into your own Echo Show. Here’s how.
1. Add a dock
Made for Amazon, Wireless Charging Dock
If you already own a Fire tablet, pick up this great wireless charging dock. It allows you to use Alexa and Show Mode while your tablet charges. Power your tablet in either portrait or landscape mode and enjoy fast charging, which powers your device up to 80% in less than two hours. And with such a large screen, you can see the display from across the room.
Promising review: “If you spring for the Fire Tablet, add this! Keeps it charged and visible! I set my Kindle Fire 8plus on ‘Show Mode’ when I’m not using it for other things. It works great to give me [the] weather, control a lamp [and] show me upcoming events. Get this to get more from your device!”
2. Don’t forget a simple but functional stand
Amazon Basics Multi-Angle Portable Stand
This portable stand is ideal for tablets, smartphones or e-readers that stand four to 10 inches high. There is a removable rubber pad along the bottom to keep it from slipping or sliding across various surfaces. The durable zinc-alloy body holds up to 11 pounds and can be folded flat for easy transport. Enjoy your tablet’s Show Mode on this stand, which is available in black or white.
Promising review: “A game changer. My 10-inch Kindle with docking unit has gotten too heavy for my arthritic hands. This stand allows me to set my Kindle in portrait view for reading at the dinner table … The stand holds the Kindle firmly in place and can be angled for easy viewing. The docking unit can remain plugged in by my easy chair. Convenient.”
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Netflix just raised its prices again – Here's how much you'll be charged
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Streaming services raising prices is commonplace these days. It happens more often than you’d hope. DirecTV already increased its pricing late last year.
Now, Netflix has decided to increase costs. Again.
Don't miss out! Video doorbells, window sensors, outdoor cams and more 50% off
If you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on a home security system from our sponsor, SimpliSafe, now is the time. Right now, you can get 50% off any SimpliSafe system and your first month is free when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring. Use Kim’s special link to get this deal.
Hitting the road? Here’s a money-saving change you should make before your next vacation
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Summer is here, which means it’s high time to plan a vacation to get away from it all. Maybe you’re picturing a sun-drenched beach, or perhaps your mind wanders to a cozy cabin away from the hustle and bustle.
Many people are turning their vacation dreams into reality this summer, while also trying to stay on budget. But oftentimes, a hotel or rental, plane tickets, a car when you arrive, food and drinks, gas — can all add up fast.
iPhone secret setting to reduce photo and video storage space
Are you running out of storage space on your phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a secret setting you should turn on immediately.
Online drugs are way too easy to get
With online telehealth companies, you can get a prescription after a single video call. Listen to this one-minute podcast for my take.
Chat via hologram, 6G, metaverse taxes + Your calls
Catch up with Kim’s national radio show and innovative new tech coming down the pipeline. A new device can add 3D “holoportation” to your video calls, Google wants to understand your movements using radar and the FCC is making way for 6G. Plus, a grandmother asks Kim for help after her teenage granddaughter was pressured into sharing nude photos.
How advertisers collect your data and target you with ads
Male, 38 years old, married, two kids under five, watched a YouTube video about lawn care, visited a home improvement store in the last 10 days, listened to a podcast about lawns, earns $68,000 a year in a management position, and lives in a certain zip code. That’s how specific advertising can be today. In this episode, I sit down with advertising CTO Premesh Purayil from Freestar to learn how it works and how to opt out of the data tracking.
The surprising game everyone is playing
Love video games but don’t want to spend money on them? Listen now to discover a free game with almost three million daily players.
Keep hackers out of your security cameras
Afraid of criminals breaking into your security cameras? Listen now for a few ways to kick hackers out of your private video feed.
Digital Life Hack: Amazon's hush hush about using your bandwidth to create a network
Do you own an Amazon Echo speaker or a Ring video doorbell? Listen now to learn how Amazon is using your bandwidth to create a network with your neighbors.
A years-old murder video is still up on Facebook
How can graphic, violent videos stay up on Facebook? Listen now for the story of one video it refuses to take down.
Digital Life Hack: How to look good on video calls
Are you embarrassed by the way you look on video? Listen now for a few easy ways to improve the way you look on Zoom, Google Hangouts, FaceTime and other webcam calls.
This scam turns you into a porn star
Did someone on social media ask you for a video call? Listen now to find out how picking up the phone puts your face in a porn video.
Do smart phones produce the same pleasure effect as video games?
We know that video games and social media cause our brains to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Here’s what psychiatrists have to say about our phones.
Digital Life Hack: Old video games selling for millions
If you have any old video games lying around, listen up. An old Super Mario Brothers game just sold the other day for $2 million. Here’s what that means for you.
Digital Life Hack: 3 Zoom Pro tips you'll use time and time again
Using Zoom for virtual meetings or classes? Yeah, we all are. Here are three insider tips I use for better video calls.
Porch pirates, lock down your Google searches, blind man sees again
What do your phone’s passcode and your Venmo account have in common? Find out. Plus, an obscure video game accessory selling for hundreds of dollars, and our tactics to fight back against porch pirates. In the tech tip, a new Google setting you need to enable if you don’t want others snooping through your searches.
Tech Refresh: Porch pirates, lock down your Google searches, blind man sees again
What do your phone’s passcode and your Venmo account have in common? Find out. Plus, an obscure video game accessory selling for hundreds of dollars, and our tactics to fight back against porch pirates. In the tech tip, a new Google setting you need to enable if you don’t want others snooping through your searches.