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The Hummer returns as electric truck to take on Tesla â see it in action

Do you remember those huge military vehicles that were big in the '90s? They were super popular once they became available to consumers. We're talking about the Hummer. GM discontinued them in 2009, partly because they guzzled gas like crazy. But if you're a fan, you'll be happy to hear it's making a comeback â as an electric vehicle.

Tap or click here for details on the all-new Hummer. â

Get a free year of Apple TV+ if you hurry

Apple TV+ is only $5 a month, but with streaming giants like Netflix and Disney around, not everyone wants to shell out the extra cash. In an effort to attract customers, Apple is offering its streaming video service completely free. But it isn't free for everyone, only those who fall into one specific category, and only if they act fast enough.

Tap or click here to see if you qualify for free Apple TV+. â

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Scam alert! This spoofed FBI phone call looks so convincing

Scammers are always finding new ways to rip you off. That's why it's important to stay informed about the latest cons. There's one particularly believable scam going around right now and it's so convincing the FBI is getting involved. The Bureau is warning everyone about this clever Social Security scam that's tricking one person after another.

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Canât get a good nightâs sleep? This wearable tech might be the solution Never feel rested when you wake up in the morning? Find out why with this small, durable wearable. It tracks your sleep, how often you wake up and more. Tap or click to get better rest. â	Future tech: Useful or useless? Technology is evolving faster than you can say âartificial intelligence.â How does all this new tech impact our daily lives? In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim explores a new world of gadgets â some useful, some useless and some in the middle. Tap or click to listen to the latest Komando On Demand. â

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The rise and fall of the iPod

Let's take a little trip back to the year 2005. The iPod is the dominant mp3 player and the relatively small device could hold an entire music library in your pocket. The ease of use and flashiness of the device made all competition shrivel in comparison. So how did we go from that point to current times, where the iPod virtually doesn't even exist?

Tap or click to find out how we got here. â

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'Alexa, play The Kim Komando Show'

Your Amazon smart speaker just learned something new. You can now listen to The Kim Komando Show right on your Alexa speaker. Just say, "Alexa, play The Kim Komando Show" to subscribe and start listening!

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Tips and tricks to use your Amazon Echo like a pro

Your Amazon Echo can do so much more than answer your questions. In my eBook, "How to Use Your Amazon Echo: Tips and Tricks," you'll learn everything you need to know to become a pro. I'll show you how to set it up all the way to how it can endlessly entertain you in your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. You will also learn the necessary tools to have your Amazon Echo help you in an emergency.

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Heavy modification: Russian âCyberphoneâ looks familiar

Elon Musk had yet another viral moment when he debuted the Tesla Cybertruck live on stage. The demonstration didnât go quite as planned, but the unorthodox design of his futuristic pickup made it a hot topic for discussion. The vehicle looked nothing like any other car (or gadget) on the market â until Russian phone company Caviar announced its upcoming custom device: The Cyberphone. But itâs not actually a new phone; itâs a heavily customized iPhone sporting a jagged metal enclosure, which looks just like Muskâs Cybertruck. Hopefully, itâs a bit more durable than the real thing. After all, Musk was able to easily shatter the âbulletproofâ windows. Sadly, if you break the Cyberphone, youâre out of luck. As a modified iPhone, itâs out of warranty.

Despite the window debacle, Elon Musk is still one of the savviest businessmen around.

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