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Can't afford Life Alert? Save your family members with Amazon Echo. Plus, Tesla’s "open" Supercharger network could arrive later this year. Oh, and would you pay $5,000 a month for internet? Starlink hopes so. Also, here's when Windows 12 will come out — and what is Amazon’s next Whole Foods scheme? Don’t miss out on this essential tech news. I’ve got some safety tips you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turn yourself into a superhero by 3D-printing your face onto an action figure. Here's how. You also need to know about a revolutionary Google tool that can save you thousands. Instead of buying new gadgets every few years, turn an old laptop into a Chromebook with this trick. You can't afford to miss out on this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we seeing a fashion tech revolution? Here's how to become a trailblazer. Plus, restaurant owners are in danger. Scammers might blackmail you with one-star reviews. Also, if you want a gun in New York, prepare for your social media accounts to be scrutinized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall for a fake review and you'll waste your money. Liars swear a product works. Then it breaks when you use it. No refunds! The FTC will make your life easier by fining businesses that trick you like this. Plus, passwords are dead in the water and a new online dating trend will save you from the terror of random nudes. You also need to know why you aren't getting car warranty robocalls anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers have a clever new way to get into your computer. Don’t fall for it. Plus, an easy way to rid your phone of all those open browser tabs, and what you didn’t notice about that already iconic space photo captured by the James Webb telescope. And find out about BMW's bold new move to get you to pay a lot of money each month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next iOS update will be ESSENTIAL for your phone's safety. There are also some fun features, and I've got all the details. Want an Apple Watch that won't shatter and hurt you? The next generation has new ways to make sure you're healthy — and when you're in danger. You can also get more privacy on WhatsApp. If you want to fight back against Big Tech's endless data collection, don't miss out on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sick of overspending on food? Here's how to get a year of FREE Grubhub deliveries. Also, if you don't update Microsoft Edge, hackers could take over your computer. Plus, slash your monthly costs with this insider streaming tip. I'll tell you how to find and record your shows for free. With inflation at record highs, you need all the help you can get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You go to the hospital for a life-saving procedure. But a ransomware attack shuts everything down. Here's your self-defense strategy in case criminals try to take YOU down, too. Plus, you can win $2 million if you beat Apple at its own game. Also, now you can translate 200 languages with Meta's latest AI. This is life-changing stuff. Don't miss out — I'll break it all down in 30 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop pulling out your credit cards to buy things. Follow these tricks instead. Plus, here's the best place for your router to fix lagging Wi-Fi. Also, five legitimate ways to make money online — and remote job scams to look out for. You also need to know about the enormous risk you take whenever you order an Uber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your true age isn't just about how many birthdays you've had. Would you take a $500 test that reveals how long you might live? Plus, gas scams are banking on the pain we're all facing at the pump. And a trick to fix old, grainy photos to make them worth displaying. Bonus: It's free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start saving your money now. Apple is gearing up to launch a ton of new devices this fall! Plus, Disney patents "robot sherpas" to carry your belongings, the FCC plans to prevent ringless spam voicemails and Spotify is working on a new karaoke mode that judges your singing skills. I've also got the secret to booking airplane seats with the most legroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad news: Google Meet will now rat on you if you're late for a meeting. On the bright side, Google Workspace now lets you work with Microsoft Office files offline. Plus, you can keep groceries cold with a $500 smart box, get $20 from Amazon and track the stars with these astronomy apps for iPhone and Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If TikTok is on your smartphone, you need to remove it now. Here's why. Plus, mobile ad IDs aren’t anonymous, the crypto crash is far from over and these five signs reveal if hackers are watching you through your security cameras. Also, time travel in Google Maps and search YouTube like a pro with these insider tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not sure what encryption is? Here's a quick explanation, plus how to tell if your texts are encrypted. In this episode, you'll get the scoop on new Netflix ads, the creepiest tech to watch out for and how to hide your phone number when making a call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mars probe gets a big update ... from good old Windows 98. Better late than never! Plus, a scary government spy tool was discovered on iPhones and Androids. Allie has that news, plus bad apps still live in the Google Play Store. Matt has the details on how to really clean your AirPods, plus a clever texting tip: how to pin text threads and single messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk’s humanoid Tesla robot could come out in months. Instagram is testing an AI face-scanning tool to verify age. Twitter wants writers to publish longer content with Notes and spray-on plant coating could replace plastic food wrap. Plus, here are a few ways to stop Google tracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to rearrange your furniture, but not sure how it will look? Use IKEA's new AR app to visualize your new space. Plus, a Google News redesign emphasizes local stories, Brave's new tool lets you create and share your own search rankings and Wi-Fi calling is a fix you need to know about. I'll also share a tech trick you can use to access Google Maps or Apple Maps when you don’t have cell service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want your dead grandmother to read you a story? If Amazon's new Alexa AI feature comes to life, you could clone dead voices. Plus, hackers are taking over jacuzzis, Anna Sorokin is selling NFTs and the FBI warns of crypto fraud on LinkedIn. Oh, and you won't believe how much money Big Tech companies make per minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Times said air taxis would soon fill the skies. Is this true, or just fake news? I've got the answer. Plus, Apple plans to end passwords forever and UC Berkeley finds a link between phone use and cancer. In this 30-minute podcast, I'll also tell you how to get free money from class-action lawsuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Europe is moving closer to universal charging cables. Will we get the same here in the U.S.? A new bill could put a stop to some of those scummy data-broker sites. Plus, three easy ways to get Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant to understand you better. And the internet is losing its collective mind over Kim Kardashian's red carpet walk in Marilyn Monroe's famous dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to get your Amazon Prime packages by air? Here's how to get drone deliveries. Plus, Netflix officially announced Squid Game season two, Sony made a $3,700 Walkman and Webex is introducing seamless Apple CarPlay support. Oh, and four states have approved digital license plates featuring GPS tracking and Dark Mode. I've got all the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you share an electric motorbike with other people? Lime thinks you should. Plus, Firefox gives total cookie protection to all users by default — and Amazon treats influencers at a luxury resort. In this 30-minute podcast, I'll tell you about a handy site that alerts you when your favorite show comes back, along with three steps to take before you trade in or sell an old phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A software engineer says Google has a self-aware AI that's as smart as a seven-year-old child. Plus, Apple plans to end passwords forever and Delta Air Lines just set strict time limits for airport lounges. I've also got the disgusting details on an encrypted messaging app Amazon needs to rein in. In this 30-minute podcast episode, you'll also get a few helpful tech tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warren Buffet was right about cryptocurrency. But is Elon Musk right about working from home? Listen to this 30-minute podcast for my take. I'll also cover the Ring controversy that has people asking, "Do doorbell cameras violate privacy?" Plus, Uber expands — as do rental car scams. Also, this new smartphone tool lets you identify just about anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smartphone malware is getting worse. A variant can steal passwords, bank details and your two-factor authentication codes. Plus, updates for iPhone and Android are here and Allie has the best reasons to update. Also, the crew takes on the debate captivating the internet right now: Are there more wheels or more doors in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make digital people on this free website. They look just as real as you and me. If you think that's creepy, how about Facebook hackers? Look out for these red flags of a compromised account. I'll also tell you how to make your smart fridge a TV and how to use an iPad as a second computer monitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tweeting a spoiler? Put a content warning on it. You should also watch your inbox for this new Instagram scam. Plus, Furbo’s latest pet cam gives you 360-degree views. In this episode, you'll get the inside scoop on seven exciting new iOS 16 features and a photography hack for action shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to school shootings, everyone is talking about guns. We need to talk about social media, too. Here's why. Also, a family sues Meta for fueling their daughter's self-harm. In this episode, you'll also learn about a new app that helps you track sharks — as well as six signs your phone was hacked. I'll also tell you about a job you can do without any clothes. Even better, you'll learn how to find low gas prices and which dangerous apps you need to remove from your phone right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CDC has your cell phone records. Plus, you need to watch out for a new online payment scam. Speaking of scams, be careful when you scan QR codes — here's why. In this episode, you'll also learn how to share a YouTube video at a precise starting point, how to quickly delete accounts you no longer use and how to find your parked car using Google Maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASA just rolled out its massive new rocket. Apple announced during its WWDC 2022 conference that the iPhone 7 won't get the iOS 16 update. It also revealed new devices and hardware — as well as new features coming to your iPhones, iPads and MacBooks. Plus, want to play old computer games online? Matt's got you covered. Also, if you have a Gmail account, don't miss out on this 30-second privacy check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered, "What kind of bird is that?" Download this bird ID app to find out. Plus, Apple patents a dual-display MacBook, Wi-Fi 7 test shows off speeds of 30 Gbps and Microsoft Flight Simulator gets a Top Gun add-on. I'll also tell you how to check your pulse using your phone and how to set up an online will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to save money on your subscription services? Sign up for a family plan. You don't even have to use your family! Plus, how to electronically sign PDFs and make phone calls through Facebook thanks to a Messenger update. Plus, what to expect from Apple's upcoming software updates and future gadgets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon Echo, Google Nest and other devices can be hacked. Here's how. Plus, Val Kilmer makes a comeback in Top Gun, a judge rules that Ring video doorbells violate privacy and IBM's self-sailing Mayflower suffers another fault in crossing the Atlantic. Also, virtual children to play with will be common in 50 years. In this episode, you'll also learn why your home needs its own email address and how to remove yourself from creepy people search sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plugging in a USB cable the right way feels like a no-brainer. Then why do we get it wrong on the first try so often? Here's a secret trick you can use to put your USB drive in the right way the first time. I'll also share a useful Google trick, news of an Instagram scam, Zuckerberg's latest metaverse hijinks and whether the Ford F-150 Lightning Truck is worth the money. You'll also learn about 15 clever uses for your Amazon Echo — and security steps you can’t skip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new kind of ransomware is on the loose, and victims can't pay to get the encryption key to their files — they must complete three acts of charity. Plus, Val Kilmer is back in "Top Gun: Maverick," thanks to the help of AI and deepfake technology. And Facebook is losing one of its best security features. We'll tell you what to do instead to keep your account safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the DeLorean coming back as an EV? Here's all you need to know. Plus, Ford makes it easy to 3D-print accessories and a bionic eye partially restores a woman's vision. Also, here's how to trade in old gear for Amazon cash and how many steps you should take each day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do your kids use Roblox? You need to know about these hidden dangers. Plus, you can buy a ticket to space or even get video tech support from inside your BMW. In this episode, you'll learn how to turn an old PC into a home media server. I'll also teach you how to save money on printer ink. (Spoiler alert: It's all in the fonts.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this year, the 3G shutdown began. Here's how this will affect your daily devices. Also, watch out for this nasty money-transfer video chat scam. Plus, police arrested a stalker who hid an AirTag in his victim's vehicle, Amazon drivers are tired of dancing and injuries you can get from holding your phone wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love mystery boxes? Here's how to buy unclaimed USPS and Amazon packages. Plus, your TV is watching you and Facebook listens to your conversations. In this episode, you'll learn how to instantly get more storage space on your phone. Allow, follow these steps to record videos in emergency situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of Tech Refresh, Kim sits down with Komando.com Content Queen Allie to talk about her career in broadcasting, building a business, her family and the tragedy that shaped who she is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch out for these telltale signs your hard drive is fading. Plus, inventors are working on smart fridges, high-tech burrito tape and bandages. I'll also tell you how to stop your ex from popping up in your photo memories in just a few simple steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to save money on your phone and cable bills? Try these insider tricks. I'll also tell you how to get new smartphones cheaply. Plus, smart canes with GPS are coming out, along with a live translation feature for Google Meet. Oh, and watch out for Apple's app subscription changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homeland Security put the disinformation board on pause — here's why. Plus, Netflix is bleeding, crypto stars are silent and smart shopping carts are coming to a store near you. I'll also tell you how to ditch Google and make sure Alexa isn’t keeping your recordings. Plus, four insider secrets to getting the lowest hotel room rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now, Zoom can track your emotional state. Plus, shocking new research about Amazon Echos will creep you out. In this episode, you'll learn about smart tech for camping tricks, Buy Nothing groups that hand out tech for free and a secret app you'll use all the time. Oh, and here's how to clone your pet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency crashed. Here's where we are and what's next. Plus, a safer way to fill in forms online and an app that lets you see all the grocery store deals in your area. Oh, and the Pentagon reveals UFO sightings and Harley-Davidson's e-bike now has Google Cloud services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to become an astronaut? Enroll in the brand-new Star Harbor. Plus, Wi-Fi 7 is around the corner — here's what to expect. Biometrics could end airport security hassle and the Neuralink brain implant just began human trials. Plus, here's a fast way to delete accounts no longer in use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are your pages loading slower than molasses in January? Here are 10 ways to speed up your internet. Plus, Facebook listens to your conversations and Harley-Davidson came out with a new electric motorcycle. Also, low-income households could get free internet and Google came out with a ton of exciting updates. Here's all you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to erase yourself from the internet? Here’s how. I'll also tell you how to predict traffic conditions months in advance. You'll learn about some YouTube keyboard shortcuts you’ll always use and Netflix changes that may come later this year. Also, a piece of history died in a ransomware attack. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop sharing your phone number — it could put you in danger. Get a second number with this free trick. I'll also tell you how to get disposable email addresses in a second. Plus, thieves are using AirTags to steal cars, smart handguns are coming and ransomware closed an entire college forever. Also, is crypto dying? Here's my take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capturing movement with your smartphone’s camera is tough. Here’s an insider trick the pros use to get the best action pics. Plus, Matt has all the details on a free game you can play on your browser. (Hint: It involves YouTube.) Also, cryptocurrency and NFT investors are having a rough time. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices