Amazon releases new Echo devices — Find every picture of you on the web
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4 things you need to know today 1. AirPods sweepstakes scam: These fake texts are so bad Amazon is suing Everybody loves to win a prize, but the excitement is short-lived when it turns out to be a scam. In fact, the Apple AirPods scam has gotten so out of hand that Amazon is now seeking legal action against those responsible. We'll explain what's going on and how to spot these fake sweepstakes. Tap or click here to find out how these raffle scams work. → |
2. Renting a car? This mistake puts your data and money at risk If you need to rent a car soon, beware. The Better Business Bureau is warning of a crafty rental car scam that is going viral. We've got all the details you need to know to avoid falling victim to this clever ruse. Tap or click for signs to avoid this tricky rental car scam. → |
3. New Amazon Echos are here – Shop now or score a discounted older model Amazon recently released new models of its popular Echo devices. You can score a new one now or pick up a discounted older model. We've got details on all these handy smart speakers. Tap or click for the latest Amazon Echo options. → |
4. Use this free tool to find all the pictures of you lurking on the web Your face is worth a million bucks — at least when it's thrown into a searchable database. Facial surveillance is a huge privacy threat and companies are making bank off it, especially the infamous Clearview AI. Now, a new challenger has entered the arena and it's 100% free. That means anyone can stalk you through the digital world. Tap or click here to see how anyone can track your face. → |
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| | Apple AirPods strap $6.99 ($3 off) / Amazon The beauty of AirPods is that you’re never fumbling with an annoying cord. But what about when you go on a hike or run and want a little extra security? Grab one of these cheap straps.
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| | Kim Komando show Rewind: Oct. 31st, 2020 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show) The heads of Google, Facebook and Twitter testified at a Congressional hearing this week. And there, we learned all about Big Tech’s biggest fear. Plus, keep a close eye on your internet bill, because you could soon be paying more. And, Election Day is almost here. Find out how to track your ballot if you didn’t vote in-person. |
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Protect your most important data the right way You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account. IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $6 a month. Go to IDrive.com and use "KIM" to get 90% off your first year. → |
AND FINALLY ... The inventor of the Post-it Note, Spencer Silver, passed away at the age of 80. The 3M chemist was working on aircraft adhesive and discovered a formulation that retained stickiness even after being applied and removed repeatedly. And thus, the Post-it was born. We hope you’re not still writing down passwords on sticky notes. Instead, use them to clean your keyboard. Seriously. Grab one and run it through the keys. You’ll be impressed with how much junk it picks up. Get more tech cleaning hacks here. |
