Consumer Tech Update

We all know to cover up our webcams with tape so hackers can’t see what we’re doing. One laptop manufacturer took this a step further. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about how one laptop manufacturer is taking steps to prevent hackers from seeing and hearing you through your computer.

Smartphones are expensive and everyone always wants to get the latest and greatest. But would you get a new smartphone knowing it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the true cost of owning the latest smartphone and the dollar amount is shocking.

Midterm elections are just a few days away and a new app that is meant to encourage people to vote is also irking some voters. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the app "Vote With Me", talks about how it works and if it is an invasion of privacy.

Before you rush out and buy a new TV, toys or computers, do some checking to see if any big retailers have released their Black Friday or Cyber Monday ads. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some updates as to when and where to buy toys, clothes, tech and more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Apple announced some of its new iPad and Mac computers yesterday in Brooklyn just in time for the holiday season. Along with an impressive array of upgrades to the iPad, Macbook and Mac Mini they also announced some significant price increases. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some reasons why Apple products are going start costing more.

Halloween is a fun time of year for kids to go out all dressed up and wander the neighborhoods getting candy. But, what safety precautions can parents take to make sure their kids are safe trick or treating? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some tips on how parents can use technology to make sure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween.

Scammers use phishing emails constantly to try and steal your data and your money. They use popular brand names so that we think we are receiving emails from those companies. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the top company brands that scammers use as well as what days of the week scammers like to send these phishing emails.

Does it seem like your internet connection is running slower than usual? It's easy to test your connection speed, but are you getting the internet speed that you're paying for? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at internet connection speeds and gives some tips on how to make sure you're getting what you're paying for.

We've all been able to delete our Google search history in our browser but now Google is allowing users to delete their actual search data. Is Google suddenly being nice or is there another reason for this? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores the real reason Google is allowing users to delete their search data.

Would you get an implant in your hand or finger that has all your personal data and financial information on it? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how some employers are paying for their employees to get chip implants and what this technology could mean for all of us in the future.

Cord cutting started with people getting rid of their landline telephones and then moved on to cutting cable in favor os streaming services. Now, cord cutters are ready to make another big move. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how people are cutting the cord across a variety of services to save some money.

Like a scene from a sci-fi movie, robots are taking to the streets in Manhattan to help police catch criminals. Is "Robocop" actually becoming a reality? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the use of security robots in New York City and how this can help keep the streets a little safer.

Apple comes out with new hardware closer to the holidays and this year is no exception. But what can we expect to see? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about when is the best time to buy new Apple products and what new gadgets we can expect.

Want to find out what information tech companies have on you?  Want to see your Google search history? Now you can. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how companies like Apple and Google are now offering users the ability to see what data they have collected on them.

Scammers often rely on scare tactics to manipulate people out of fear. While most people are smart enough to see through these tactics, many are still getting duped. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update Kim looks at a big extortion email scam that has been playing on many people's fears and stealing their money.