As a society, we use Amazon so much it’s now a verb. When you need something, you just say, “I’ll Prime it.” Everyone knows that means you’re buying it on Amazon. In this Digital Life Hack, Kim shares 10 hidden tricks every savvy Amazon shopper needs to know. Learn how to spot shady reviews, navigate the return process like a pro and find bargains in hidden sections of the site.

It's the holiday season, and that means family comes into town and everyone sits around the table to share a meal. Well, why not try something a little different this year? We’ve all had ham and we’ve all had turkey, but have you ever had a Tuturkeykey? This monstrosity might sound terrible but in reality...it is terrible.

There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work that happens when NASA sends something into space. Whether it’s going to the moon, deep space or even Mars, lots of late-night brainstorming and hardcore computing go into the final product. Now, with another rover set to go to Mars in 2020, there are some big changes happening. 

Smart screens are handy, but do you feel comfortable knowing Google, Facebook and Amazon may be watching everything you do? If you want to enjoy the convenience of a video voice assistant without sacrificing your privacy, here are the best ways to configure your smart home hub so big tech companies can’t watch and listen whenever they please.

Lithium-ion batteries are the gold standard for smartphones. But the technology is far from perfect and the batteries — especially those from questionable manufacturers — can come with safety risks that include catching fire or even exploding. Kim talks to Jabricia Pratt, an Oklahoma city mom whose SUV was damaged considerably after a battery exploded.

The last thing Bob Burdett remembers is going down Doomsday Hill on his mountain bike. He woke up in an ambulance, but how he got there is all a blur. Bob crashed, and a life-saving setting enabled on his Apple Watch helped EMTs quickly get him to safety. Kim talks with Bob and his son, Dave, about the accident and how Fall Detection saved Bob’s life.

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Smart home devices are fundamentally changing the way we live. That Jetsons lifestyle we've all been dreaming about is finally coming true. Prices of smart home gadgets you need are finally affordable. In my eBook, "How to Make Your Home a Smart Home on a Budget," you'll learn how to start your own smart home — from choosing a smart assistant to smart bulbs, thermostats, entertainment and much, much more. And the best part is you won't be breaking the bank.

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