Do you own a Google Nest Hub Max? If so, you may want to welcome guests into your home with a smile and a disclaimer. One Google exec admitted virtual assistants listen to and record everything, including the conversations you hold with your friends. Are you responsible to disclose this to your guests? What does Google do with the info it records? You're going to want to hear this.

If you're in the market for a smartphone, you know just how expensive a new device can be. $1,500 for an iPhone 11 Pro Max? Ouch! You don't need to drop a ton of money for a phone you'll likely replace in a few years anyway. Apple is rumored to be working on a new, significantly more affordable, smartphone. Have we got your attention?

Sometimes, even the toughest security measures can fail. A newly discovered glitch in one popular smartphone brand is starting to make users nervous. The built-in fingerprint reader in some of these devices is failing to work properly, meaning anyone can unlock the phones to see what's inside. If you use this brand of smartphone, we'll tell you the best way to protect yourself.

When you think about someone using your wireless network, you might think lagging video or slow performance. But what about criminals using your network in ways you don't even want to imagine? It's possible, and I'm sharing a trick to prevent it.

Every day, individuals are Googled by those who are trying to track down old friends or classmates, research business contacts or leads, for employment-related background checks, professional interests and even online dating. 

Unfortunately, not all searches are innocent. For example, people use Google to stalk others and to steal identities. If a cybercriminal Googles your name, what information will they find? 

Protect your private information.

Save yourself time and innumerable headaches: Use DeleteMe to remove yourself from Google search results.

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.

In Tomorrow's Tech Today, Kim shares innovations, future tech and gadgets you don't want to miss. Meet a kitchen robot that cooks your favorite meals and even cleans up afterward. Flying water taxis are zooming around Paris, and you can test them out. Plus, 3D printing has come a long way. So far, in fact, 3D-printed neighborhoods could change the way we live.

Are you sick of spending hundreds or thousands of dollars each month on channels you never watch? Ready to save money and still watch your can’t-miss shows, sports, news and movies? It’s time to cut the cord or ditch the satellite dish. You’re probably not sure where to start, and that’s where I come in. In “How to Get Free HDTV and Cut the Cable,” I’ll walk you through how to say goodbye to your expensive cable subscription and still watch the shows you love. I’ll teach you about the different service options and help you find the hardware you need.

There are lots of streaming service options out there. Which should you use? I'll help you find the one that includes all the channels you love to watch in one easy and handy comparison chart.

We work hard to keep our homes clean and comfortable, but imagine how you’d feel if you opened your basement to find it flooded. That’s what happened to one man from Iowa, but his story took a scarier turn once he realized exactly what was flooding his cellar: blood. Like something out of The Evil Dead, Nick Lestina opened the door to his basement one day to find a 5-inch-deep pool of blood and organs covering the entire room. Rather than panicking and calling an exorcist, he investigated further and discovered the true culprit. Apparently, a butcher shop next door had a leaky pipe that seeped underground into Lestina’s basement. So next time there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? A plumber.

Plumbers can be heroes too. Just ask the Super Mario Brothers.

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