If you ever wonder how many times your smart speaker “accidentally” listens to you each day, we have the answer. Plus, two tech companies are taking work from home to the next level with 3D avatar conferencing. And what does the spread of the coronavirus mean for your business, family and data? We’ll tell you how to prepare.

Just because something is old doesn't mean it's worthless. There might be some items hidden away in the nooks and crannies of your home. Collectors are willing to pay top-dollar for unopened, factory-sealed items, rare records, classic games and more.

If you were alive in the ‘90s, you’re familiar with the voice of the giant monkey and lizard-killing plumber who graced the screens of many video game players’ television sets. That iconic voice has a face, and to see the words “It’s-a me, Mario!” coming out of this man’s mouth will shock you.

Graphene is just a bunch of carbon atoms made into a lace-like structure. When you look at it under a microscope, it looks like little more than miniature chicken wire. But this stuff is some of the strongest material on earth. Up till now, it was excessively expensive to produce. Now, scientists are changing that. You won’t believe what they’re using to make graphene.

Surveillance is more widespread than ever before. You may think of police, the federal government and Big Tech companies watching your every move, but what about schools? Colleges and universities are keeping a much closer eye on students.

This week Kim talks to Matty Benedetto, who is part of a new generation of inventors. With the availability and affordability of 3D printers, creators like Matt are able to create wacky things that before might have seemed ... let’s say, unnecessary. Nowadays? These inventions feel like good old-fashioned fun.

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