Think about the tech you use on a daily basis, like your smartphone. You know it inside and out. The same goes for your favorite streaming service, your computer and your smart speaker of choice. But did you know you can erase what you’ve said to Alexa or get the right tech that will call 911 if you fall? From easily expanding your Wi-Fi coverage to setting up a smart home routine, Kim has 10 digital life hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner.

Today's tech doesn't come cheap. Little is worse than realizing that pricey smartphone didn't last nearly as long as you hoped it would. Fear not, with a little extra care you can get years out of your investments. Kim tells you 5 mistakes to avoid that'll make you rethink the way you treat your gadgets.

Whales are some of the biggest animals on the planet — so when a dead one washes ashore, disposing of it becomes a difficult task. It’s too big to throw away and too heavy to push back into the sea. In 1970, one town had a solution to their beached whale problem that ended up making things even messier. Here’s how it all went down (literally).

In 2014, Sony Pictures was hacked by a group calling themselves “The Guardians of Peace.” Their target: a Seth Rogan comedy that satirized the Kim regime in North Korea. As it turns out, the hackers were on the payroll of the North Korean government, proving one of the most powerful people on Earth can't take a joke. Here’s how they did it.

Nothing says “celebration” like a bottle of bubbly. But there’s a reason we don’t drink champagne as often as other alcohol: it’s expensive! What makes this sparkling wine so different from other beverages? Believe it or not, it all has to do with the way it’s grown.

In this episode, which aired Saturday, Oct. 5 on Bloomberg TV: Facebook’s quest for world domination takes another step. The tech giant just purchased a startup creating a product that could be all in your head. Plus, the BMW SUV isn’t just a car for soccer moms anymore; they’re taking safety to a whole new level. And there’s more to private browsing than simply opening an incognito window.

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