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Consumer Tech Update

Summary: USA Today Columnist and National Radio Host Kim Komando gives you ech news and insider know-how in 60-seconds each day.

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Podcasts:

 Cellphones are a detriment to our kids’ health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:12

As research continues, more discoveries are made linking brain disorders to mobile phone radiation. The latest studies show that kids ages twelve to seventeen who use cell phones are experiencing memory issues. Kim Komando cautions on what to do to keep our kids safe from radiation.

 Hackers are becoming more dangerous than ever | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

It’s easy to become complacent as we get news of yet another data breach each day. But the truth is tens of millions of hackers are launching billions of online attacks to get your information. Kim Komando tells you who the worst offenders are.  

 Social media levels the playing field with air travel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07

If you’re being treated rudely by a crewmember of a major airline, you can’t confront them directly or you could be arrested. But the good news is, you can use consumer tech!

 Top online scams to watch out for this summer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

Even though Nigerian prince email scams are a thing of the past, more sophisticated ones have taken their place. Kim Komando gives you a look at the latest scams cheating people out of their hard earned money this summer.

 Watch out for retailers where your personal data is likely to be stolen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

Nowadays we hear of retailers getting hit by data breaches on a regular basis. But how do we keep track of which ones, and whether or not your data is at risk? Kim Komando has made it easy. Here are the top retailers that likely had been hit. Check your credit cards!

 Warning to all parents: Explicit content online filters don’t work | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:12

If you’re currently using or rely on online filtering programs to keep your kids or grandkids away from internet porn, listen up! They have been proven to be ineffective in keeping minors off these sites. Guess what it takes to actually make these softwares effective? Kim Komando will give you the real truth.

 Caution cable cutters: Streaming services are not what they seem | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

If you’re like many cable cutters, you moved to streaming television to cut on your cable cost. After all, that’s the idea! But what if we told you that big streaming companies are increasing prices and they’re doing it in a very sneaky way.

 The private information we happily give away each day | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

Every day we give big tech a piece of our privacy, becoming part of their vast system of algorithms. In this Consumer Tech Update, Kim explains how we tell big tech about us, and what they already know.

 '1984' is a must-read here in 2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:09

Imagine everywhere you go, each turn you take, a camera is watching you. It’s very George Orwell 1984. But it’s happening for real. In this Consumer Tech update podcast, Kim explains how one government is controlling public behavior with 300 million surveillance cameras.

 Phone calls are dead - Texting is tedious - So walkie talkie voice chat is coming | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

What’s old is new again, as the new Apple Watch and Watch OS will feature a 35-year-old technology for the digital world. Since texting can’t convey emotion very well, Apple’s turning to this new method of messages. 10-4 everybody! Listen to Kim explain why we all might be talking into our wrists very soon.

 Beware of illegal designer brand items sold on Facebook | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07

Designer labels for cheap. Sound too good to be true? It is, but you can find these fakes on Facebook! Listen to this Consumer Tech Update as Kim explains how this illegal practice is happening online and why you could be in trouble if you’re buying.

  What to make of Facebook calling the Declaration of Independence “hate speech” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

After a newspaper posted the Declaration of Independence leading up to the 4th of July, Facebook tagged it as hate speech and threatened to ban the paper’s account! In this Consumer Tech Update, Kim reveals the words that were flagged and why Facebook has a big problem on its hands.

 The serious threat of deepfake videos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

Ultra-realistic but fake videos are being made of people saying and doing things they’ve never done. It’s deepfake technology and in this Consumer Tech Update, Kim explains why it’s even more disturbing and dangerous than fake news.

 Financial Independence in 2018 working at home | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:09

There are more legitimate work from home opportunities than ever before, giving you the power to achieve financial independence. In this Consumer Tech Update, Kim shares how to find some of the work from home opportunities for workers of any skill level. Happy 4th of July

 Laptops and a vacation emergency | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08

It’s happened to all of us at one time or another, spilling a drink on our laptop! What do you do? And did you know it DOES matter what KIND of drink you spill? Kim’s got the important steps you need to take right away to avoid permanent damage.

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