How to stay safe shopping online — A cable that cost $300 million
What Kim's Watching August 30, 2020
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It's no secret your phone tracks you. Sure, it means you can use handy features like GPS and Find My Friends, but it's also the reason you're served invasive targeted ads. So how can you stop all this creepy tracking? You need to dive into your smartphone settings. Kim walks you through exactly what to do to protect your privacy.
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Why a single cable cost $300 million
The internet connects everyone, allowing for the transfer of information anywhere in the world. That information generally has to travel through a tiny cable. One cable, in particular, set a record for how much it cost to create — and the reason behind it will blow your mind.
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Say goodbye to buffering video during your next Netflix binge with Samsung’s 5G 8K TV
In Tomorrow's Tech Today, Kim brings you upcoming gadgets, innovations and tech you don't want to miss. Forget 4K — Samsung has a new 8K TV equipped with 5G that could significantly improve your next binge-watching session. Plus, you have to see the safety features equipped on BMW's new SUV and you won't believe what Cirque du Soleil's new interactive costumes can do.
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