If you believe all the ads and hype, life would be difficult without the newest gadgets and gizmos. Buy a new phone and you need a case. Your tablet wouldn’t be the same without a keyboard and cover. Might as well get another battery charger while you’re at it. So what’s legit and worth the money? In this Digital Life Hack, Kim shares six things you really shouldn't waste your money on.

Scientists have used many different methods to discover new things. Whether that means using a high-tech tool or putting a combination of items together to create something spectacular. You won't believe the simple technique that was used to create some cool stuff. By licking things.

Your cell phone is probably in your hands right now — or at least close by. Fun fact: The average person checks his or her phone about 63 times a day! That’s why it’s SO important to protect your phone’s battery life. There’s a lot you can do to get more out of it. In this Komando DIY, we’ll tell you how to keep your phone running like a champ.

After his mother was misdiagnosed and survived breast cancer twice, Julian Rios Cantu set out on a mission to help women all over the world fight this disease. Listen to learn more about this amazing wearable technology.

The ‘80s was a time of leg warmers, neon colors, flash dancing and the DeLorean. This car became a pop culture icon after it appeared as the time machine in the classic film “Back To The Future.” Now, superfan Stephen Wynne is one of the last remaining people in the world who knows how to fix the discontinued car and he wants to bring it back in a big way.

Jetpacks have long been a part of science fiction, but they have become an actual reality more recently. The way some of these impressive machines work is truly mind-boggling. Have you ever wondered how difficult it would be to learn to fly one? Watch as someone who has never used a jetpack tries to take flight.

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!

There's a new data breach around every corner! Your phone, computer and other smart devices are constantly bombarded by dangerous malware. So how can you stay safe? Subscribe to Kim's free Fraud & Security Alerts newsletter. You'll learn about data breaches, recalled products and security alerts before anyone else.

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