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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know August 22, 2020 |
A robocall myth we all believed has been debunked Dealing with an annoying amount of robocalls during the pandemic? You're not alone. Thankfully researchers at North Carolina State University have debunked one common myth about these calls — and it may help cut down on the nuisance phone calls that we've all been bombarded with. Tap or click here to debunk one popular robocall myth. → |
20 just-released clever tech gadgets you’re going to want right now Let's face it, most of us could use a serious tech upgrade around the house now that we're working from home. These tech finds will help with things like adding a second monitor, charging your devices in a more convenient way and help take your work from home setup or streaming methods to the next level. Tap or click here Kim's favorite tech gadget finds. → |
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Gmail fixes dangerous bug – Steps to protect your account now Because Gmail is so popular and widespread, a security issue affecting the platform could threaten a wide swathe of the internet population. And that's exactly what happened thanks to an unusual bug in Google's G-Suite, where emails sent via Gmail could be spoofed to appear like any other sender on the platform. Tap or click here to see what made this bug so dangerous. → |
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Have I Been Pwned: Inside the web's biggest database of stolen logins Today we’re giving you an inside look into Have I Been Pwned? — one of the best tools at your disposal when it comes to protecting yourself online. It’s the world’s largest data of stolen login information. Kim talks to the man behind it, Troy Hunt, to give you a step-by-step guide on what you can do if your info has been compromised. Don’t miss this deep dive into online security, no IT degree required. Tap or click to listen to the latest Tech You Should Know podcast. → |
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Your smartphone can save your life Nate Felix was in a car accident. He says that his iPhone saved his life. You need to know how. When Nate's Jeep flipped over last month, he couldn’t move. He got help by saying "Hey Siri" loud enough for his phone to make the call for him. Paralyzed from his neck down, Nate would have likely died of hypothermia overnight without medical attention. Listen to his story in this great call from the Kim Komando Show. Tap or click here to see this amazing story. → |
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See Spot run: The world's most advanced robot can finally be yours At this point, Boston Dynamics might as well be a household name. Even if you haven’t heard of the company directly, you’ve probably seen viral videos showing off its impressive two and four-legged robots running up stairs, jumping and even doing backflips. But now, the company is finally ready to start selling its latest robot to ordinary people across America. Spot, the four-legged domestic robot that moves and navigates its environment like a real animal is now on sale for the low, low price of $75,000! Sure, that’s about as much as an Audi A7, but for this amount, you’re getting a robot that can literally move like a living creature over even the most demanding terrain. See the launch video for this incredible product that’s changing the face of robotics. Tap or click here to see how Spot works. → |
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