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Update your iPhone to fix a pair of critical flaws

Let's be frank: iOS 13 has been kind of a mess since it launched late last year. Each update has featured a new set of bugs to defeat, and the process has repeated itself over and over. But this time, a fix is available for a pair of critical glitches you don't want on your phone. Buggy or not, here's why you should update now.

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Fatal Kobe Bryant helicopter crash audio recorded on doorbell cam

You'll probably never forget where you were when you heard the news of the fatal helicopter crash that took the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his young daughter and seven others. The horrific event left many wondering how something like this could have happened. Well, a nearby security cam captured audio of the accident and it has been released to the public.

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Coronavirus conspiracy theories from eating bats to oregano oil spreading online â see the real-time infection map

The spread of the Wuhan coronavirus is cause for global concern. But in the heat of the moment, scared people often share fake stories that drown out real science and news. We've put together some of the most common hoaxes floating around about the coronavirus story and why they're completely fabricated. Plus, we'll show you how you can track the virus in real time.

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Steve Ballmer talks to Kim Komando about his new venture

Kim recently interviewed former Microsoft CEO and current chairman of the LA Clippers, Steve Ballmer. He's focused on a new project â a non-partisan database full of easy-to-find, easy-to-browse facts. Find out how the project came about and how it can help make knowledge more accessible in this interesting must-hear interview.

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Are you ready for cleaner air without the hassle of filters that need to be changed or cleaned regularly? Technology has finally caught up to your needs and this purifier will rock your world.

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Online advertising: How it works and whatâs coming for consumers

Everywhere you go online, there's someone trying to sell you something. In fact, digital ad spending overtook offline, traditional ads in 2019. Google may be a leader in online advertising, but it's not the only option. Kim talks to Heath Schaffer, CEO and founder of NicheREV, about other options publishers are using to maximize their profits and what it means for consumers.

Tap or click for a glimpse at the future of online ads. â

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Navigating the digital world can be intimidating and sometimes downright daunting. But I'm here to help! Do you want to cut the cable? Maybe youâd like advice on starting your own online business. Or perhaps someone in your family is misusing tech and you need some help.

Tap or click here to tell me how I can help you with your digital issues. â

Couch potato: Kansas family feels the squeeze

Have you ever been brave enough to dig deep into your couch? People lose things like change, keys, food and remote controls behind their cushions all the time, so thereâs no telling what you might find if you look hard enough. But one family in Kansas learned the hard way that some things are best left unknown.

After digging through their couch one day, they discovered a 6-foot-long boa constrictor hiding beneath the cushions! The family claims to have lived in their duplex for four years, and have never owned a snake in their lives. Thankfully, the fire department arrived to remove the animal, but the family is still afraid to sit down. Still, itâs a good thing the snake was removed. Calling the fire department was a choice that wonât bite them in the rear later on.

Whatâs worse: A snake in the couch or a snake in your Christmas tree?

Tap or click to see the worst thing Santa could have left this family. â