Should kids use good manners with Amazon Alexa?
Amazon's Alexa was one of the most popular Christmas gifts this year. Virtual assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant are incredibly helpful but should kids be taught to say please and thank you wh...
27 Dec 20182min
What to buy the day after Christmas
Now that all the presents are opened, and the big day is past, let's look at the top items to buy right now – the day AFTER Christmas. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the top ite...
26 Dec 20182min
Merry Christmas from Kim Komando
It's Christmas day across America and today, I want lay aside the consumerism and technology for once, and instead make just a few simple observations and "thank you’s." Take a minute today and say th...
25 Dec 20181min
Holiday depression - And how to fight it
For millions, the holidays are a mixed bag of emotions, including anxiety and depression. And as it turns out, social media may be partly to blame. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks a...
24 Dec 20181min
Amazon's Alexa shares private conversations with strangers
It's no secret that our convenient digital voice assistants like Amazon Echo record and save our commands. But what if your conversations were sent to a stranger? In this episode of Consumer Tech Upda...
21 Dec 20182min
Facebook is handing out your data to big companies
When you use your Facebook login to access an app or a website, how much of your data do you expect them to share? It turns out that Facebook has been handing out a lot more data than we thought to bi...
20 Dec 20182min
Meditation apps can help relieve holiday stress
Are you stressed because of the holiday rush? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the inside scoop on how meditation apps can help — or hinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
19 Dec 20182min
Your fingerprint unlocks targeted advertising in your car
You're driving home from work, wondering what you should make for dinner. Suddenly, on your car dashboard an ad shows up for home meal delivery. Unbelievable? Not really. In this episode of Consumer T...
18 Dec 20182min
