Join

Breaking Tech News You Need to Know

January 27, 2020

BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Try ExpressVPN free for 30 days! Get 3 months free when you sign up for one year at ExpressVPN.com/Kim â

Don't sign up for this new social network - and tell your family too

Social media platforms are looking more suspicious than ever. Between data collection and privacy issues, its no wonder so many people are choosing to quit sites like Facebook. But a new social network aims to fix several of these issues by rooting it in the real world. The catch: It's a face-scanning privacy nightmare.

Tap or click to see why this new site isn't much better than its predecessors. â

Sneaky changes to Google search results being rolled back

Google recently changed the way your search results appear on page, but not everyone has been happy with the difference. In fact, many complained that their results are now dominated with ads and unwanted results. So now, Google is rolling some of the changes back. Here's what will be different for you on Google going forward.

Tap or click to learn what Google changed again. â

Apple lover? We want to give you just the tips you'll use. Subscribe to my weekly Apple Updates newsletter for news, tips and tricks, and the coolest new apps.

Today's top story

Check your phone now for pre-installed malware

In the world of smartphones, one thing you have to be wary of is apps. That's because malicious apps are popping up all the time that could infect your device with malware. This is why we highly recommend only downloading apps from official app stores. But get this: there's a phone on the market with a preinstalled malicious app, and if you uninstall it your phone is bricked.

Tap or click to learn more about this malware-infested device. â

Make your teeth shine with this ultrasonic toothbrush

Tired of disappointing dental visits? Ready to take a stand against plaque and yellowing teeth? Try the Aquasonic toothbrush, which is perfect for home use and travel needs alike.

Tap or click to learn more about this impressive product. â

Should Apple unlock terrorists' phones? â Saving treasured voicemails â 57-day search for lost dog

Hear the heartwarming story of a couple who searched for their lost border collie, Katie. And Kim dives into the world of digital tracking with an advertising expert. Plus, a caller looks for a creative solution to remember his mother via old voicemails.

Tap or click to listen to the latest Komando On Demand. â

Trending now on Komando.com

1.	5 best apps to track credit card rewards. Tap or click to stay organized.
2.	5 features your router needs to keep hackers out. Tap or click to learn how to start using them.
3.	One of Windowsâ oldest apps is getting a makeover â get ready for more ads. Tap or click to find out why they did this.
4.	This sophisticated banking scam looks too real to be the work of hackers. Tap or click to make sure you aren't impacted.
5.	Track the spread of deadly coronavirus with this map. Tap or click to stay healthy.

Watch-worthy video

The largest river on earth is in the sky

When you think of big rivers, the first ones to pop into your mind are probably the Nile or maybe the Amazon or Mississippi. Well, it turns out the biggest river in the world actually runs through the air, not the ground.

Tap or click to learn about the biggest river in the world. â

More for you

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.

Don't miss out, get your copy now on Amazon Kindle! â

'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!

Tap or click to learn more about listening to Kim on your Echo. â

No bones about it: HOV lane is for carpools only

Phoenix, Arizona is known for having stellar roads, but even they can get congested on busy days. To relieve the traffic, the city installed HOV lanes that require 2 or more passengers to use. So far, they do a pretty good job of helping crowded cars get from A to B, but some frustrated commuters are willing to skirt the law to get out of traffic. If a cop catches them, it's all over â which is why some crafty lawbreakers go to extreme lengths to make use of the carpool lane.

A perfect example happened around the turn of the new year, when a police officer noticed an HOV passenger looked a bit too skinny to be real. After pulling over the driver, the officer founda plastic skeleton wearing a camo bucket hat. Although the officer probably had a laugh over the whole thing, he's likely seen it before. Over 7,000 cases like this happen every year.

We can only imagine what the dashcam video of the encounter looked like.

Tap or click here for another insane dashcam clip that shows the dangers of tailgating. â