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2024-04-24 02:00
If you’ve logged into Instagram or Facebook recently, you’ve probably noticed things look a little … different.
Meta’s new AI-powered search window is ri… Read More
2024-04-23 19:40
From new hobbyist to professional, get the AI tools that unleash your creativity with Greydient – no credit counting required.
Imagine: You’re working on your next AI… Read More
2024-04-23 00:00
Stories like this make my blood boil. Some creep was caught taking pics up women’s skirts at a Target store. Let’s give a big cheer for the woman who called him out — an… Read More
2024-04-22 00:00
Last year, a Hawaii couple was convicted of living for decades under the identities of dead babies. Stories like this always disgust me, but after this long in tech, they don’t surp… Read More
2024-04-21 00:00
Think you’re getting a great deal at Dollar General? You might be getting bait and switched.
The discount chain has a dirty secret. And with more Dollar Generals in the U.S. than… Read More
2024-04-20 15:00
If you’re the person skipping updates on your devices … knock that off. You’re missing out on important security enhancements — like iOS 17.4, which adds better S… Read More
2024-04-19 00:00
I spend hours and hours (and hours) online every week looking for the latest in tech for my national radio show, podcasts and, of course, newsletter. Browsing more efficiently means I can… Read More
2024-04-18 00:00
My husband Barry loses track of … everything. That is, until I AirTagged his life — or at least his wallet, keys and bag. Now, thanks to those little trackers, we can get out… Read More
2024-04-17 00:00
Powering my cellphone? A lithium-ion battery. E-bike? Lithium-ion. Same goes for my iPad, MacBook, electric toothbrush, portable battery pack. I could go on.
The same goes for your tec… Read More
2024-04-16 16:15
Imagine if this happened to you: Your spouse passes away, and a few weeks after the funeral, you get a message from them that says, “Hi, I hope you’re having a great day.&rdqu……Read More
2024-04-16 09:30
It’s official, folks: Barry and I are expecting … a drone in the mail! Whoops, did I give you a heart attack? 😅
Yep, Barry bought a fancy-pants drone. And you know… Read More
2024-04-15 03:00
You’re sick, so you go to the doctor. Bad news: You need surgery. Worse news: Your insurance won’t cover it; they say you’ve already had two procedures this year. But th… Read More
2024-04-14 02:28
It’s been way too long since I shared a big list of handy websites. Dig in, and I’ll bet you’ll find at least a couple you just have to visit. (And none are advertisers… Read More
2024-04-12 03:00
I used AI recently to write a birthday note, plan a trip to Hong Kong and program my robot. But this tech is still in the infant stages and it has some major blind spots you need to know… Read More
2024-04-11 01:00
I bet you’re frustrated with how often autocorrect is auto-wrong. That’s why I wanted to walk you through a few steps to make yours work more accurately.
Even with some new… Read More
2024-04-10 10:00
If you need help managing your money, you’ve come to the right place. We have tons of financial tips for investors and small business owners. Case in point: Here are 10 free spreads… Read More
2024-04-10 01:00
A good router isn’t just about performance. It’s your first line of defense against network break-ins. If your router isn’t updating anymore, you’re experiencing r… Read More
2024-04-09 01:00
When you agree to TikTok’s terms of service after downloading the app, you’re handing communist China the keys to the kingdom. I dug up all the creepy things TikTok tracks and… Read More
2024-04-08 16:00
I grew up in New Jersey, right next to a state park. I still remember riding my bike all day like it was yesterday. Oh, and the time I threw a snowball at a police car and hit the cop ins… Read More
2024-04-08 00:00
What do Mexican gangs, murder and retirees have in common? They’re all part of one massive vishing operation. That’s right, Mexican drug cartels are targeting older people wit… Read More
2024-04-07 01:00
Don’t want you to waste your precious time looking for something to watch. Let me point you straight to the good stuff — everything new this month that’s worth a stream… Read More
2024-04-05 02:00
Spring has sprung and I don’t know about you, but I’m gearing up for a big weekend of [insert Kim’s weekend plans].
Before you clock out for the week, I’v… Read More
2024-04-04 17:45
There’s a good chance you’re using weak passwords and dealing with a mountain of logins you can’t remember. You’re not alone — but it’s time to upgrade… Read More
2024-04-04 01:00
If you did your taxes, a gold star for you. And if you have not done your taxes, April 15 is a week and a half away. Sorry for the jump scare.
That’s still plenty of time to file… Read More
2024-04-03 01:00
“Call me for a good time.” That simple message prompted more creepy calls and texts than you can believe. A woman contacted me after someone posted that message — alongs… Read More
2024-04-02 00:00
A woman recently got a message from her mom on Facebook two weeks after her mom died. “Hello, how are you doing today?” it read. Other family members got messages, too —… Read More
2024-04-01 21:00
There was the deepfake audio robocall of President Biden telling you to hold your vote. And just last week, a phony video of Donald Trump with black voters made the rounds.
AI deepfake… Read More
2024-04-01 00:00
I talked about this on my show last week and got a ton of questions: Automakers and insurance companies are in cahoots to share data on your driving, hard braking, rapid acceleration and… Read More
2024-03-31 00:00
You and I aren’t the only ones being tracked by targeted ads … so are the world’s top leaders. Turns out the Pentagon’s best-kept surveillance secret isn’t… Read More
2024-03-30 00:00
Monday is April 1, and I can’t let it go by without recommending some techy April Fools’ pranks! If you know me, you know I love a good gag. If you know Barry, you know he&rsq……Read More
2024-03-29 00:00
I watched one episode of “Is it Cake?” on Netflix. Spoiler: Everything is cake, and it’s totally not for me. And wouldn’t you know it, it’s completely wrecke… Read More
2024-03-27 10:00
When surfing the web, you might encounter a few confusing acronyms. Take VPN, for example. You might shrug and scroll past it if you don’t know what it means. Just like that, you co… Read More
2024-03-27 00:00
Let’s see. There was the deepfake audio robocall of President Biden telling you to hold your vote. A phony video of Donald Trump with black voters made the rounds last week. AI deep… Read More
2024-03-26 00:00
When Barry and I were on the (very long) flight to Japan, he leaned over and asked, “I want to check our Morgan Stanley account. Do you think it’s OK to do it using the plane… Read More
2024-03-24 00:00
Turn around, bright eyes — a total eclipse of the sun is coming on April 8 (they played that song at my high school prom! 💃). This is your last chance to see a full eclipse… Read More
2024-03-23 15:00
Apple’s new Journal feature is all about capturing those little moments in life right on your iPhone. But posts started blowing up on social media that (oh no!) because of it, anyon… Read More
2024-03-23 00:00
I wanted to get something nice for Barry’s birthday, so I splurged on a gorgeous watch. Well, wouldn’t ya know it, like clockwork, my online ads changed. Suddenly, I was seein… Read More
2024-03-22 00:00
Imagine doing your morning Wordle (yes, I still do) when you get an urgent email from Netflix. Subject: Your subscription just expired. You don’t want to miss the latest episode of… Read More
2024-03-21 10:00
You shouldn’t do some things alone as a business owner, like managing your budget. Sure, you could try, and you very well may succeed. But it can take a lot of time and might cause… Read More
2024-03-21 00:00
You know I love a deal. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is running through March 25. A ton is on sale, but I’m partial to tech (ya think?), so that’s where I focused my s… Read More
2024-03-20 00:00
Scammers love to dupe you with fake deals, get you to pay for subscriptions you don’t need, or grab your payment info on a spoof checkout page that looks just like the real deal… Read More
2024-03-19 01:00
There’s no getting around it: Seeing the world is expensive. I just went to Japan (you should totally go if you ever have the chance), and the costs add up. Sushi was one thing, but… Read More
2024-03-17 14:00
Think of all your good habits. You brush your teeth twice daily (and maybe even floss, right). Perhaps you make it a point to get in your steps every day or at least get some Vitamin D… Read More
2024-03-17 00:00
I did the math. I’m paying $83 more a month now to watch TV than I did when I was paying for cable. Is it worth it? I do like the convenience of not being tied to a grid, and many o… Read More
2024-03-16 14:00
Sometimes in life, you just can’t go back. I’m thinking of all the folks I’ve talked to who lost crazy amounts of money to scammers pretending to be in love.
We can&r……Read More
2024-03-15 00:00
I feel like crap if I don’t get a good night’s sleep. I bet you do, too. We’re not alone. The National Sleep Foundation says one in three of us isn’t getting enoug… Read More
2024-03-14 18:15
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Data brokers are the companies that make billions of dollars gathering up, then selling or sharing our data. It’s used for everything from targeted ads… Read More
2024-03-14 00:00
I talk a lot about how most apps default to sharing your data with advertisers and marketing companies. But some share your personal info with other people by default.
Yeah, no… Read More
2024-03-13 00:00
Medical alert systems ain’t cheap. There’s the price of the hardware ($50 to a few hundred), the charge to set everything up (set aside $100 for that) and a monthly fee of $20… Read More
2024-03-12 00:00
It happens every year. We need to file our taxes, and scammers come out to steal from us. Here’s what you need to know right now.
I find the IRS taxing
Every year, the IRS rel… Read More
2024-03-11 00:00
Apple’s new Journal feature is all about capturing those little moments in life right on your iPhone. But posts started blowing up on social media that (oh no!) because of it, anyon… Read More
2024-03-10 00:00
Not long ago, a woman named Robin was sleeping beside her husband, Steve. They live in Brooklyn with their two young kids. No, this isn’t the setup for a joke. It’s the setup… Read More
2024-03-09 03:00
It’s not you, Explorer. It’s me. Just kidding, it’s definitely you. If your relationship with your current browser is getting stale, you can get a fresh window on the we… Read More
2024-03-08 01:00
As I scour 35 to 40 websites a day to make sure we’re both up to speed on the tech world, I’m seeing a common theme: drama. There’s a lot of it in the AI world right now… Read More
2024-03-07 01:00
“Kim, how can I make money from home?” I’ve been getting this one for years and years. And guess what? Between new apps and the rise of the gig economy, it’s never… Read More
2024-03-06 00:00
Turns out, you can teach an old scammer new tricks. Lucky for you, I’ve got your back. Here are the top scams crooks are cooking up these days and how to avoid getting duped.
3 t… Read More
2024-03-05 00:00
The future of flight is here and it’s not jetpacks — it’s in-air surveillance. If you thought the most invasive thing that could happen on a plane was the person in fron… Read More
2024-03-05 00:00
We’ve all been there — you’re watching HGTV and suddenly you’re deleting walls and installing Moroccan tile in your mind. But unless you’re cash-ready for th… Read More
2024-03-05 00:00
Today the average home has 10 times more technology than NASA used to land humans on the moon. That’s a lot of tech to secure! That’s why we’re sharing the Ultraloq U-Bo… Read More
2024-03-04 16:00
You’re shopping for a gift or doing something personal, and oops! Someone waltzes into the room. No problem — just hit Command + M on a Mac or Windows + M on a Windows PC to i… Read More
2024-03-04 10:00
Gadgets have a set shelf life — which is why we’re not all still using huge, bulging monitors and portable CD players. You might have cupboards or even an entire basement… Read More
2024-03-03 00:00
Today, we’re tackling a question I get a lot from readers and listeners: “Is the government spying on me?”
Obviously, if you’re on the no-fly list or get a lett… Read More
2024-03-02 10:00
Reading this on a two-year-old iPhone SE 3? Go ahead and make those over-the-hill jokes — it’s reaching the average smartphone lifespan of 2.5 years.
Upgrading your laptop… Read More
2024-03-01 09:00
Here’s a fun fact you can use to win a bet: 19.2 billion spam texts were sent this January. That works out to every person in the U.S. receiving around 19 spammy texts in just one m… Read More
2024-02-29 22:30
I feel lucky to have the job I do. Every day, I help folks stay up to date on tech and help solve all those digital-life problems Google just can’t answer.
And after all these ye… Read More
2024-02-28 00:00
Gotta be honest. I don’t have a lot of patience for spinning wheels and loading progress bars. I’m busy! I know you are, too, so let’s fix your slow browser.
Whether… Read More
2024-02-27 16:51
February 16 started like any typical Friday night. My husband and I decided to stay home, grill chicken and make a salad for dinner. At about 6:45 p.m., we heard some loud rumbling overhe… Read More
2024-02-27 00:00
Want to make extra money while the kids are at school? Need to save for an upcoming vacation? Say hello to the Amazon Influencer Program. Today, 37% of Amazon’s traffic is driven by… Read More
2024-02-26 10:00
If you’re online, you’re at risk, plain and simple. There’s more out there after your info and wallet than you realize, from phishing scams to ransomware and malicious a… Read More
2024-02-26 00:00
I bought an Apple Watch years ago. I thought, “This is it! Finally, a watch I’ll wear.” That lasted maybe a week. Hey, watches aren’t for everyone, but if you have… Read More
2024-02-25 00:00
Feb. 16 was a typical Friday night. Barry and I decided to stay home, grill chicken and make a salad for dinner. At about 6:45 p.m., we heard some loud rumbling overhead.
We walked ont… Read More
2024-02-24 00:00
A lot of numbers cross my desk … er, computer screen. Like this: 10,400 people monitored Taylor Swift’s flight to the Super Bowl in real-time; 13,000 folks had their Wyze cam… Read More
2024-02-22 01:00
So, you accidentally booked the wrong nights for an upcoming hotel reservation. Hey, it happens.
You do a quick Google search to find the hotel’s phone number, call the one… Read More
2024-02-21 00:00
I’ve been writing this newsletter for almost a year, and somehow, some way, we’ve never talked about widgets. “Whoa, Kim! Too exciting for a Wednesday!” I know, I… Read More
2024-02-20 16:15
You know by now your phone’s battery performance degrades the older it gets. That’s just how lithium-ion batteries work, unfortunately. With each charging cycle, they wear dow… Read More
2024-02-20 10:00
I bet you used Amazon today. Maybe you picked up chicken soup ingredients from Whole Foods, streamed “Fast Car” on Amazon Music or went old-school and bought a book on Amazon… Read More
2024-02-19 00:00
For every national holiday, there’s a big fat list of things you should try to score on sale — and things you should definitely wait on.
Presidents Day is all about mattres… Read More
2024-02-18 00:00
When I read how some grieving parents are using AI to grab the emotions of lawmakers, I thought you’d want to know about it, too. I will warn you this is not one of my usual happy s… Read More
2024-02-17 14:00
You’re suddenly thrown into a situation where you must perform CPR to save a life. Oh, no — you don’t remember anything from that course 15 years ago.
You might think… Read More
2024-02-15 00:00
“Kim, what’s coming soon that will change the world?” I get this question a lot. “AI” is a definite answer. But what about life changers that have nothing to… Read More
2024-02-14 19:00
All right, let’s dive into the digital realm where your photos hold the power to amaze, inspire, and tell stories that words alone can’t capture.
But here’s the… Read More
2024-02-14 00:00
Yes, we know why those shoes we clicked on yesterday are now in our Facebook feed. That’s old news. But just how deep is Meta’s surveillance rabbit hole? And how much of our d… Read More
2024-02-13 00:00
Do you have any idea how much you’re paying for Amazon Prime? If you said, “Probably around $100 a year,” try again. You might be spending a whopping $320 a year and not… Read More
2024-02-12 00:00
Is recall news technically technology? Well, it is when you consider today’s cars are just moving computers. Food recalls? Not really — but hey, I make it my job to keep you s… Read More
2024-02-11 14:00
Anything connected to the internet is a hacker target, and you better believe that includes all the Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets in your home.
We’re giving away a $1,000 lapt… Read More
2024-02-11 00:00
Modern cars are basically computers on wheels, each with over 1,400 processors. The more complex our cars get, the more at risk we are. I’m not talking about theft; I’m talkin… Read More
2024-02-10 12:00
Listen, I know there are folks on TikTok sharing good advice — but there’s a heck of a lot of bad advice there, too. Financial tips and tricks? Yeah, look elsewhere; 63% of it… Read More
2024-02-08 00:00
Here’s something social media companies don’t want you to know: They’ve been making changes so they can make more money. One way is by amping up the number of notificati… Read More
2024-02-06 14:00
What comes to mind when you think of someone getting scammed? A grandma on the phone with some jerk? If so, this will probably surprise you.
The total money lost by teens in online sca… Read More
2024-02-05 00:00
Don’t die. That’s 46-year-old Bryan Johnson’s main goal in life.
Bryan made $400 million when he sold his credit card processing company to eBay. Today, he lives in L… Read More
2024-02-03 00:00
I cleaned out a cabinet a few years ago and found a stack of old Super 8 videos. I’ll never forget the way my Mom’s face lit up after I digitized videos of her late brother Ha… Read More
2024-02-02 01:00
I’m going to Japan in March and have looked up flights on a few different sites. Roundtrip prices vary as much as $900 depending on where you look. Oof!
Here’s the twistCli… Read More
2024-02-01 01:00
Retailers are getting really creative in how they get us to fill our carts. When I say creative, I don’t necessarily mean in a good way.
An estimated 79% of us shop online at lea… Read More
2024-01-31 10:30
Most of us don’t give a second thought to the router that manages our home internet. We assume it’s working fine, just like the day we installed it, which is why hackers can b… Read More
2024-01-31 01:00
What comes to mind when you think of someone getting scammed? A grandma or grandma on the phone with some jerk? Then this will surprise you.
Money lost by teens in online scams grew ne… Read More
2024-01-30 00:00
My car insurance just went up 32%. Did I have an accident or get a few tickets? Nope. Since 2020, car insurance rates in the U.S. have risen by a whopping 37%. The main reason? High-tech… Read More
2024-01-29 17:00
Five years ago, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu with Live TV would cost you around $56 a month. Not bad! Today, the exact services will run you over $106. How’s that for outrageous?
We… Read More
2024-01-29 00:00
I use Siri to send texts, put my phone on Do Not Disturb before I record, set meetings and lots more. One time I don’t use it? In an emergency. Luckily, emergencies are few and far… Read More
2024-01-28 00:00
As a small-business owner, dealing with attorneys means one thing: Spending a lot of money. I’ll never forget the lawyer I met with who charged $999 an hour. I wish I made that!… Read More
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