New way hackers are targeting online shoppers | Apple Watch calls 911, saves man's life | Iconic RAZR flip phone gets a makeover
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Kim's Top Stories October 26, 2019
Apple Watch calls 911 after a man's harrowing fall off a cliff
If you own an Apple Watch, make sure never to leave home without it. A now-standard feature on Series 4 and 5 Apple Watches calls 911 if it detects a hard fall and no movement for one minute. That feature saved James Prudenciano's life after he fell off a cliff. Find out what happened and how his Apple Watch stepped in when he couldn't.
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Holiday movie checklist, brain implant restores sight, gadgets to modernize older cars
The holidays are fast approaching. Get in the spirit with the Hallmark Channel's Christmas movie checklist! Kim talks with a man whose sight was restored thanks to a groundbreaking brain implant. Plus, new cars come packed with high-tech features, but what if you drive an older model? No problem. Check out these 6 gadgets to modernize your ride.
400K vehicles recalled for engine issues - is yours on the list?
Your car may be subject to a major recall. One carmaker has recalled more than 400,000 vehicles with problems to their onboard computers or valves that break apart and fall into the engine. We'll tell you which carmaker and models are involved in the recall, as well as what you can do about it.
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The new way hackers are coming after you this holiday shopping season
With the holidays fast approaching, you're likely one of the millions of online shoppers who rush to take advantage of all those amazing sales. Unfortunately, that's exactly what hackers hope you'll do. Cybercriminals have learned to skim credit cards from online stores without being detected. Thankfully, the Department of Homeland Security is on it. We'll tell you what to look out for and how to keep your information safe.
Iconic RAZR flip phone gets a modern makeover (and a big price tag)
The Moto RAZR of the mid 2000's was ahead of its time in many ways. From its metal enclosure to its lightweight and slim profile, it was the hot phone to have. If only we still had decent folding phones today ... An upcoming release from Motorola might change the game. Leaks are pointing to a reboot of Motorola's classic phone â and it might even come with a foldable screen.
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Credit card fraud hot spots: 5 ways thieves are coming after your money
Despite card issuers pushing new security measures every year, credit card theft is still a rampant crime. Today, there are more gadgets and software than ever to help the bad guys claim your info. If you tend to use plastic over paper, Kim shares 5 threats facing you and your card accounts. We're talking skimmers, shady merchants, fast food joints and more â and what you can do to keep yourself safe.
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Are you brave enough? Scariest haunted house in America requires legal consent
Haunted houses are a seasonal tradition dating back generations. As technology gets better, so do the scares â but one attraction operator in Tennessee has decided to go a bit further than usual. Russ McKamey operates McKamey Manor, which has been billed as the scariest haunted house in America for several years running. Unlike other haunts, Russ takes a different approach. Rather than subject you to ghosts and goblins, McKamey Manor provides guests with a simulated horror movie experience that begins with a fake kidnapping, followed by restraints, psychological torture and even exposure to bugs and cold water. In order to participate, you have to sign a 40-page waiver and provide a signed doctorâs note. It sounds like a whole lot of trouble just to get some scares, but there is an upside: admission is free. All you need to bring is a bag of dog food for his pets. The waiting list, as of now, is over 20,000 people deep.
I guess lots of people arenât scared enough by real life. Maybe they should try driving in Russia.
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