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Thinking of pirating the latest Star Wars film? Breaking the law could be the least of your worries

A long time ago (42 years) in a state far, far away (California), Star Wars had its premiere and changed cinema forever. Now, in 2019, the final film of the Skywalker Saga has been released. "The Rise of Skywalker" is one of the most hotly anticipated films ever, but those who are thinking about pirating it might be at risk for viruses and serious legal trouble.

Tap or click if you have a 'bad feeling about this.' â

12 last-minute gifts you can buy right now on Amazon

Last-minute Christmas shopping is the worst. Stores are jam-packed, it's freezing out, there's nowhere to park and checkout lines seem to extend around the block. Fortunately, hope is not lost. With super fast delivery from online retailers like Amazon, you can skip the headache and finish your shopping right from the comfort of home. But you have to act fast, the big day is almost here.

Tap or click here for 12 wonderful Christmas deals. â

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Payment card info stolen in massive data breach of popular grocery store chain

There have been enough data breaches over the years that we're almost desensitized when we hear about a new one. That's just the cost of doing business online, right? But what about having your credit card information stolen in person? That is exactly what happened recently to hundreds of thousands of customers who shopped at a popular U.S. grocery chain.

Tap or click to find out what to do if your credit card info is stolen. â


Thousands of Ring camera passwords leaked online â owners must change this setting now We recently told you about hackers taking control of Ring devices with microphones and built-in cameras, and the company claimed it hadn't been breached. Now, thousands of Ring passwords have been leaked online. Tap or click to learn what really happened. â	Too late for shipping? Here are 5 gifts that arrive instantly If you're still thinking about the perfect gift for the techie in your life, look no further. Not only are these five gifts perfect for them, but they're also instant access! Tap or click to see which gifts you can buy now. â

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Using Google Maps to make holiday travel easier

The holiday season is all about family, friends and sharing time together. But with everyone on the road and packed into your favorite stores and restaurants, it can also mean a ton of waiting and a whole lot of traffic. You probably already use Google Maps for navigation, but it can do so much more. Molly VandenBerg, Associate Editor at Google, joins Kim on the show to talk about the ways Google Maps can help simplify holiday travel, shopping and dining.

Tap or click for insider tips to use Google Maps like a pro. â

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Your one-stop shop for this year's hottest tech gifts

Need help finding presents for everyone on your Christmas list? Let me help! Visit the Komando.com Deals page to browse special offers on the hottest tech and digital deals, selected just for you.

While you're there, download my Holiday Gift Guide to see this year's best gadgets, devices and smart everything in one handy spot. â

Tips and tricks to use your Amazon Echo like a pro

Your Amazon Echo can do so much more than answer your questions. In my eBook, "How to Use Your Amazon Echo: Tips and Tricks," you'll learn everything you need to know to become a pro. I'll show you how to set it up all the way to how it can endlessly entertain you in your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. You will also learn the necessary tools to have your Amazon Echo help you in an emergency.

Don't miss out, get your copy now on Amazon Kindle! â

Axed: Stinky school bus evacuated

School evacuations are always scary, no matter the scale. But a recent evacuation from a bus at a Florida middle school is unlike any that came before it. The bus was cleared after reports of âhazardous materialsâ being released, and half of the students present were sent to hospitals for minor respiratory irritation. When inspectors went inside the bus, the odor was unmistakable: Axe body spray. This brand of deodorant has been popular with middle-school-aged boys for almost a decade, and itâs a regular fixture of locker room fights that are affectionately dubbed âAxe wars.â During these events, the students will spray each other in the face with the body spray and stink up the whole room. But even though inspectors on the bus âsmelt it,â none of the students are telling who âdealt it.â Snitches get stitches. Thatâs middle school, for you!

If that school bus sounds ridiculous, wait until you see one built for street races.

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