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What Kim's Watching December 16, 2019
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Watch the latest episode of The Kim Komando Television Show
According to a warning issued by the FBI, as you watch your smart TV, it could also be watching you. Learn how to lock it down. Plus, meet Pepper, the worldâs first robot fitness coach that can also tell jokes. And if youâre a techie, it can be hard saving money, but weâll tell you what tech you really shouldnât waste your money on. This episode aired on Bloomberg TV on Saturday, Dec. 14.
White-hat hacker demonstrates how easy it is to scam even a digital pro
Stephanie Carruthers makes her living exposing personal information by breaking into phones, private accounts and more. But donât worry, sheâs doing it to help keep you safe. This IBM privacy expert and pro hacker shows Kim just how easy it is to get fooled by an enterprising digital criminal. Plus, she offers pro tips for recognizing scams and keeping yourself safe on and offline.
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Porch pirate vs. glitter bomb trap 2.0
In recent years, porch pirates have become a real threat â especially throughout the holiday season. A former NASA engineer decided to take it upon himself to give these thieves some justifiable payback. You might have seen his video from last year, but this time he took his prank to the next level.
International Starbucks taste test
Okay, letâs be honest. For many of us Starbucks is a staple for most of our daily nutritional needs. Everyone is, or knows someone who is, a Starbucks addict who canât get started in the morning without their caffeine fix. But what is it like in other parts of the world? If we went to Japan, could we get the same latte or would it be different?
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I donât trust Facebook and you shouldnât either
Itâs no secret Kim isnât a fan of Facebookâs data-hungry practices and lax hold on usersâ private information. Thatâs why Mark Zuckerbergâs newest venture is even more concerning. Facebook recently purchased a mind-reading tech company (yes, you read that right) and if you think itâs a good idea, think again.
8 weird robots NASA wants to send into space
Itâs been several decades since man walked on the moon, but that doesnât mean NASA is resting easy. Theyâve been hard at work developing the next generation of crewmates for our space programâs astronauts. Each of these robots serves a unique purpose, and when new photos are taken on the surface of the moon, it might be a robot standing next to our flag. Thatâs one small step for robot kind!
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