We use electricity for virtually everything we do. Whether it’s charging our devices, lighting a room or operating a TV, we constantly use this resource. So how much electricity does it take to power everything humans do every day? The answer may surprise you.

It's estimated that one in five U.S. homes has at least one smart speaker. From playing our music to giving us our daily forecast to controlling the lights, they've become an integral part of life. The question is, what's the real cost of using a virtual assistant? You already know how much they listen, but they know a lot more than you may even realize.

Another massive Apple iOS update means lots of new security features to protect you and your data. In this Komando DIY, we’ll show you what's new and three handy features to start using on your iPhone right now.

Nine years ago, Ohio native Ian Burkhart's whole life changed after a wave pushed him into a sandbar — paralyzing the former athlete. Now, thanks to BATTELLE NeuroLife® technology, Ian is able to use his hand again. A muscle stimulation device and a brain-computer interface pair up to give him back some of his freedom. Kim and Ian talk about his injury and the ways advancements in technology are changing lives.

When it comes to fish, there are millions of species on Earth. But not all are created equal. This is why we are trying to keep certain fish apart, so one species doesn’t dominate the other making it extinct. The U.S. government came up with an ingenious way to keep certain fish out of specific bodies of water. They do this using what’s basically a giant taser.

If you've ever tried to connect to Wi-Fi, you know the sheer number of available networks virtually everywhere you go. Chuck Niday works in an area of the U.S. known as a "radio quiet zone," where Wi-Fi, cell service and radio are banned by law. Kim talks to Chuck about how he hunts down hidden Wi-Fi signals coming from anything from old computers to wireless dehumidifiers.

Are you tired of weeding through the videos that seem interesting but end up being a disappointment? Stop wasting hours of your life searching YouTube feeds and follow my channel instead! I'll show the videos you actually want to watch and keep you up to date with the latest technology and news — and, of course, incredibly cute videos!

I like to post quotes to motivate you, shots from behind the scenes of my national radio show and, of course, my dog, Abby.

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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