Scary new research shows smartphone addiction can physically alter the shape and size of your brain, just like that of a drug addict’s. Plus, a skydiver strapped to a jetpack just became the first pilot to achieve a major milestone. And find out the one thing tech-savvy pros do to keep their finances in check.

With all the subscription services out there, sometimes the list of services you’re paying for can get out of hand. Use these tips to track everything you’re subscribed to and clear some out to save some money.

Sci-fi movies always make laser beams look like they move at about the speed of a bullet, when in fact they move much much faster. Laser beams move at the speed of light, so we perceive lasers as moving instantaneously. But if they're that fast, how can a man stop a laser beam midair?

Do you remember trampolines? Those big round bouncy things so many people had in the backyard for their kids to go crazy on? They’re tons of fun but they also tend to break pretty easily. So what if you made one out of some of the world's strongest materials? What would it be able to withstand? How about a car dropped from over 150 feet high?

Video games aren't just a pastime anymore. Game sales hit nearly $150 billion last year, and the biggest Esports events paid out more than $211 million in prize money in 2019. In short, the industry is massive and it's only getting bigger. Meet Michael Zyda, a professor who built the country's No. 1 ranked video game program at the University of Southern California. Kim and Michael chat about the industry and what's coming next.

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 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!

Navigating the digital world can be intimidating and sometimes downright daunting. But I'm here to help! Do you want to cut the cable? Maybe you’d like advice on starting your own online business. Or perhaps someone in your family is misusing tech and you need some help.

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