A new transparent TV — How technology can help treat depression
What Kim's Watching August 20, 2020
Featured videos from Komando.com
Your smartphone can save your life
Nate Felix was in a car accident. He says that his iPhone saved his life. You need to know how. When Nate's Jeep flipped over last month, he couldn’t move. He got help by saying "Hey Siri" loud enough for his phone to make the call for him. Paralyzed from his neck down, Nate would have likely died of hypothermia overnight without medical attention. Listen to his story in this great call from the Kim Komando Show.
Why UPS trucks rarely make left turns
Driving a car is one of the most common ways to get around. UPS created a business based on driving but have you noticed its trucks never make left turns? The reason might just surprise you.
More videos from Komando.com
Wow! See a transparent TV in action
First, it was HD, then 4K and now 8K. What's next in the world of TVs? Well, even though the rest of 2020 has been a dud, TVs are having a moment. You have to see this transparent TV. Yes, it's actually see-through and it's pretty astounding. Is it worth $7,000, though?
Using technology to treat depression and ‘rewire’ the brain
Doctors are using technology to treat depression with a new system called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS. The non-invasive procedure uses magnetic fields, like an MRI, to stimulate the areas of the brain that are affected by mental illnesses like clinical depression. Kim talks to Dr. TeeJay Tripp and his patient, Candise Miller, about the impact of TMS and how technology is changing both healthcare and mental health care.
Kim's favorites
Shark attack test – human blood vs. fish blood
You may have heard that a small amount of blood in the water will turn a shark rabid. Well, our favorite YouTube engineer has taken that theory to its deepest exploration. He traveled to the Bahamas and used some pretty innovative tech to test how sharks react.
The 7 people who can turn off the internet
The internet is a massive entity and most of us use it every single day. So, there is no way it could really be shut down, right? Wrong. There are seven people in the world who hold the keys to turning off the internet and the reason why will shock you.
A note from my sponsor
Back up your files automatically
What would happen if all the files on your computer and smartphone disappeared? Your important work documents and precious photos and videos. Memories you couldn't replace if something happened. Ransomware attacks and device crashes are a very real possibility, and it could all be gone in an instant.
Keep a secure backup of all your devices with IDrive. For just a few dollars a month, you can rest easy knowing all your photos, videos, documents and files are safe. Don't take the risk; sign up for IDrive today.
More from Kim
Follow me on YouTube
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 Kim Komando channel instead! I'll show the videos you actually want to watch and keep you up to date with the latest technology, news and those incredibly cute videos!
Win $250! I'm giving away an Amazon gift card
Hey you! Want to win $250? All you have to do is sign up for my Tech Tips newsletter. (It'll take you 30 seconds, if that.) To increase your chances to win, subscribe to The Current and my Breaking News email, too. You can also follow me on Twitter. Share the love, and encourage your friends and family to enter, too. Maybe they'll buy you a little something if they win.
All tech, no annoying ads
You asked, I listened. You want more tech news, tips and advice you can trust. You want fewer annoying ads and less email clogging up your inbox. That's why we created The Current. Stay up to date on everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes, twice per week. No ads — just the news and tips you want.
Share the knowledge → Earn rewards
Refer your friends and family to sign up for Kim Komando's free newsletters. When they sign up, you earn great prizes. Win-win!
Your current referral count: 0