Consumer Tech Update

Apple wants Siri to be your ultimate personal assistant and has added a new feature that can allow it to follow a bunch of different commands… even when you get pulled over by the police. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how Siri can be set up to perform a series of commands for any situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us remember those tests on television of the Emergency Alert System back in the day. Now that most of us have cellphones, the government is testing a new way to communicate with the public. But beware, this can also bring out hackers and scammers that want to take advantage of the situation. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim warns us to be on our guard as hackers and scammers take advantage of these types of situations where victims are ripe for the pickings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The worst hack in Facebook history happened last week affecting some 50 million user accounts. But, your Facebook account isn't the only one that landed in the hands of hackers. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at what last week's Facebook breach could mean for those users affected and how it can impact more than just their Facebook account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're looking for a career change, or just starting out and wondering which direction to go, think about a career in tech. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives you the top tech careers that pay the big bucks. And here's a hint: It's not programming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for a good movie, should you relax with Amazon Prime Video or Netflix? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at a recent comparison between the two streaming services in terms of quantity of movies, streaming quality, and ultimately which service gives you the most bang for your buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft are just a few of the games that are wildly popular with kids right now. And because of their huge popularity, child predators have a new hunting ground in these virtual worlds. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the increasing number of child predators that are stalking kids in some of these popular online games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long lines, uncomfortable seats, people coughing, the pushing, the shoving, and on occasion, rude airline employees. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how some airlines are trying new ways to help passengers relieve stress and tension while flying to their destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not long ago, driving for Uber or Lyft could bring in significant income but as time goes by, the income made by drivers has dropped significantly. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim analyzes the decrease in wages made by Uber and Lyft drivers and the increase in others as we look at the gig economy as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Apple iPhones and Apple Watch are starting to hit stores and there are some good deals to be had if you want to upgrade. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the deals that you can get on Apple iPhones and the Apple Watch and how now might be the time to upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We check our credit cards and bank statements to make sure everything is in order, but how often do you check your frequent flyer miles? On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim exposes the big business of how hackers are selling stolen frequent flyer miles on the Dark Web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple unveiled its new iPhone models a little over a week ago and while having a few improvements, it might not be the best time to upgrade. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim compares the new iPhone X to its predecessors in order to see if it's worth it to upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when you got your brand new smartphone and the battery lasted for days? Fast forward a few months or so and the battery seems to drain to almost nothing every few hours. In today's episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the science behind our smartphone batteries and how they work differently than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many reasons people are cutting cable. It's too expensive or it doesn't have the programming we want. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim compares cable pricing and looks at whether streaming services are a better option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ways we communicate with each have changed and that means that in order to communicate with the public, government has to change their form of communication as well. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about the upcoming test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard about Amazon’s patented employee cages? The idea sounds outrageous but is there more to the story? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at why Amazon has created this so-called cage and why they are getting a bad rap about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are within 800 miles of the path of Hurricane Florence, you need to be ready on every level. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim runs down a list of websites and apps that will help anyone affected by this hurricane to get the information they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 12 marks the day Apple fans have been waiting for as Apple introduces its new gadgets to the world. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores what we might expect to see from Apple as they unveil their three new iPhones and what updates they may have made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After some minor and often times disappointing updates to its products, Apple is set to unveil a whole bunch of new tech that should have fans lined up at stores everywhere this fall. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim takes a sneak peek at what we may see at the big Apple event tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans take risks in many areas of their lives whether it's in business, school, at home, or online. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores how people are "digital risk takers" and what they need to do to safeguard themselves and their online privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane and tornado season is in full swing. If you live in an area that's prone to bad weather, listen up. In this Consumer Tech Update podcast you'll hear Kim's top picks and recommendation for free apps to track every storm and most of all, protect yourself and your family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices