One of the best parts of getting a new phone is how fresh, shiny and new it is — inside and out. The screen is scratch-free, your storage is blissfully empty and it runs like a dream. But before long, it loses its luster. Even if your phone is relatively new, it probably still needs a good cleaning. Over just a short period of time, things like cookies, location services and ad networks could start causing problems behind the scenes. They could even pose privacy and security risks.

In “Tomorrow’s Tech Today,” Kim shows you upcoming and future technology you won’t want to miss. Get a look at Toyota's car of the future — and its flying broomstick. A Russian company is producing strangely human-like robots it says can look like anyone you want, alive or dead. And the future of TV is here with LG's flexible display that folds up like a map.

Have you ever noticed what happens to your phone when you’re outside in the cold? It shoots down to almost no battery power. Phone batteries have a hard time in the cold due to the chemistry that takes place inside the gadget. Why this happens and how to make it stop just might surprise you.

In this day and age, we seem to be able to buy anything we can imagine and have it delivered to our doorsteps within a day. While this convenience is incredible, it can sometimes be overused. One situation in particular seemed to be a little much. I mean, shipping a whale? That’s a little excessive.

Yes, companies track you online. At this point, this information shouldn’t come as a surprise. But what might catch you off-guard is how they are doing it and how prolific it really is. You might think you’re on a site you can trust, but the reality is basically everyone is gathering data on you that can be used to control you later.

It takes a selfless heart to stop what you’re doing and help someone in need. This goes double if you’re helping a person in danger, so what this man did when a stranger’s house caught fire should be an inspiration to everyone. With his GoPro still attached, he gets off his motorcycle and gets right to work putting out the blaze. Not all heroes wear capes.

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