Our top 5 tech predictions for 2021
Tech is a strange beast. In some instances, it can seem painfully static. In others, it forges ahead at lightspeed without skipping a beat. Since we’ve just begun a new year, you’re probably looking...
View ArticleCES 2021: The best mobile tech we’ve seen so far
We love it when the Consumer Electronics Show rolls around. There are always so many wacky, interesting and innovative products unveiled during this event. During CES 2020, we saw tons of awesome and...
View ArticleAndroid Auto: 4 of our favorite new tricks
Google and Apple are famously in a perpetual struggle to make the best products and services the quickest. To compete with Apple’s CarPlay, Google rolled out its own version with Android Auto. Tap or...
View ArticleTired of buying shoes that don’t fit? Measure your feet with this free app
Buying new shoes should easy. You’ve been doing it your entire life. But according to a recent study, many people are wearing the wrong shoe size without even realizing it. Only 37% of people wear the...
View ArticleThe real reason you should sell your old tech sooner rather than later
When you upgrade your devices, what do you do with the old tech? Most of us hang on to it just in case we might need it again. But truthfully, it will only end up in that one drawer collecting dust....
View ArticleThese ads show what the futuristic 2021 should have been
In the ’60s, “The Jetsons” was a popular TV show with flying cars and crazy vacations to distant planets. Even Disney World featured portions of its theme parks to showcase what the future would be...
View Article15 summer tech gadgets you didn’t know you needed
Everyone looks forward to spending their summer vacation with friends, family and, most importantly, the latest gadgets. Whether you’re at the beach or relaxing in the tranquillity of your backyard,...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2021: 10 clever things to make your long weekend more fun
Are you ready for Memorial Day weekend? While we should all take a moment to acknowledge and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving our country in the U.S. military, it’s also important...
View Article5 tech gifts way more thoughtful than a gift card
What’s the best thing to give that person who already has it all? There are only so many gadgets and gizmos out there. Tap or click for ways to save money on holiday gift shopping this year. Short of...
View ArticleI wish I could help every one of you
That’s where the pros at my sponsor Dell come in. We use Dell gear at Komando HQ. Dell laptops, PCs and servers power my national radio show, podcasts, this newsletter and everything else we do. If...
View ArticleNew AI warning: ‘Risk of extinction’
This morning, 350 of the world’s most prominent business executives, researchers and scientists signed a statement saying that artificial intelligence (AI) poses a “risk of extinction” on par with...
View ArticleAttack ads go (deep)fake
Way back in 1934, writer Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for California’s gubernatorial election. One of his opponents needed something big to beat him. What came out of that was one of...
View ArticleFinally, smart home tech is smart
It’s been the perennial problem with smart home tech: Nothing talks to each other. Your Ring doorbell, Nest thermostat and Wyze light bulbs are all great, but opening three different apps is annoying....
View ArticleLooking for a gig in tech? Go where the jobs are
Los Angeles is the spot for actors. Want to get into the advertising business? Move to New York. Ready for your big music break? Nashville is calling. What about tech? Silicon Valley comes to mind,...
View Article‘Can you tape that?’ Phrases tech has killed off
I’m sure you remember this: “You hang up first.” “No, you hang up first.” Not quite as romantic when you fumble for the end call button on your iPhone, eh? As times change and our tech changes, so do...
View ArticleAsk Kim: What do I do with old tech?
We moved and have a box filled with old flip phones and non-working calculators. I would rather not just dump them in the local landfill. Do you know anyone who recycles or uses the material in the...
View ArticleGoogle launches Pixel 8 and more new tech – Everything you need to know
Apple’s fall device drop gets all the love, but Google wants you to remember it’s here, too — with lots of shiny new tech and some seriously impressive AI upgrades coming soon to a phone near you....
View Article10 tech freebies everyone should know about
The iPhone 15 Pro Max with tons of storage costs $1,599. The Razor Blade 18 gaming laptop starts at $2,899.99. Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay H95 over-the-ear headphones? $999. You get the point. Tech...
View ArticleTech myths you need to stop believing: Private browsing, magnets and...
When it comes to tech myths, I’ve heard ‘em all. That’s why I’m here — to help you keep a handle on what’s real and what’s not. For each of the myths below, I’ve got a step you can take to stay safe...
View ArticleBlu-rays are back: Why people are building physical media libraries again
Remember when you’d go to Costco and buy DVD movies? Some habits are hard to break and I’m embarrassed to admit I buy a ton of movies on Apple and Amazon. That’s why the news coming out now surprises...
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