Consumer Tech Update

Facebook users are extremely unhappy. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at recent poll numbers from Facebook users that reflect their increasing dissatisfaction with Facebook. With Facebook, there seems to be more going on than people realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School distractions are nothing new. They are the bane of parents all over the world. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, travel back in time as Kim looks at the history of what has distracted students going back decades ago. Modern day parents seem to be in good company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been talk in the news lately about the bias at Facebook and Google and their perceived suppression. But that's not the real vulnerability to either company. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim digs deeper into the big secret behind what could be the real cause of bias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, Apple hosts a highly-anticipated event where they unveil the newest iPhones, iPads, computer and more and put to rest all the rumors out there. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about what we could be seeing from Apple at their big event on September 12, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may believe that you’re too smart to fall for an e-mail scam, but millions of people still do. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at one of the simplest email scams that is making the rounds right now and what we can do to defend against it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever gone treasure hunting… in your attic? It might be time to get out those old boxes of junk and take a look. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how a lot of valuable collectibles are mistaken for junk and hiding in attics everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Google, Facebook, and other social media suppressing conservative viewpoints? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores the recent claims that tech companies are hindering free speech and how the government is trying to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there such a thing as using too much data? Verizon thought so. While California Fire Department was busy saving lives from raging wildfires, Verizon decided to throttle back on their data usage. On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives her opinion on why Verizon really put restrictions on the fire department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As millions of students head back to class, think of the hundreds of back-to-school rituals that were once a stable of Americana. Parents were required to do this every season. But thanks to consumer technology, these time-consuming slices of our lives are gone forever. Listen to how tech has changed things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some days, your smartphone may not seem as fast as the day you bought it. But before you rush out for an upgrade to the latest smartphone, you might want to consider whether it's your phone - or something more sinister. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about the latest smartphone hijacking scheme and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know your credit score but do you know your trustworthiness score? On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at Facebook's recently revealed user reputation score. What does it mean and will it actually work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wherever there is connected technology, there are armies of people who dedicate their lives to breaking-in, and stealing that data. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how birth control can impact your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As kids head back to school or college, it's time to perhaps get a student laptop. But, which one do you choose? In this episode of the Consumer Tech Update podcast, Kim gives you a comparison as you make the choice between an Apple or a Windows computer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans love their cars. In the past, it was all about style and horsepower. Now, it's all about the technology inside of a vehicle and what it can do. But is there a limit to how much technology is really acceptable? Listen to this podcast for Kim's take on the issue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the weekend upon us, here are some cool ways to explore - or work, with Google Maps. Google Maps is the world's de facto navigation app so in this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're finishing up Digital-Life-Hacks Week with some tricks you can do with Google Maps that you may not be using but definitely should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know your smartphone has all kinds of hidden talents? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're continuing Digital-Life-Hacks Week, by giving you 2 tricks you can do with your smartphone for getting things done faster and better. It doesn’t matter, whether you’re an iPhone or Samsung holder, you’ll love these tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the popularity of Mac computers the fact is, more people use Windows 10 computers than any other. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're continuing Digital-Life-Hacks Week by giving you some tips on how to speed up your work using Windows 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're continuing Digital-Life-Hacks Week by sharing 3 hidden gems for iPhone users. Looking to charge your phone in a hurry? Want to be able to see the screen more easily? How about keeping your phone secure? You’ll use these iPhone life hacks time and time again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Digital Life-Hacks week and in this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim shares with you ways to keep your child's vital medical information available to first responders in case of an emergency. With kids back in school, these tips will give both moms and dads peace of mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Amendment states that our government can't regulate our right to free speech but what about Big Tech? Facebook, Twitter, Apple, and other tech companies have been cracking down on conspiracy theorist and radio show host Alex Jones. In this Consumer Tech Update podcast Kim explores the topic of free speech and Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices