Sextortion is a frightening form of cyber-blackmail in which someone demands money and threatens to expose very personal photos or videos of you on the web. Sextortion scam emails are on the rise, and you need to know what to do if one lands in your inbox. Learn how to identify this scary scheme, secure your computer and protect yourself.

David Blaine is one of the world's top illusionists and stuntmen, but his latest trick looks to be a cut above the rest. With nothing more than his own body and some safety equipment, Blaine is hanging on to a bundle of helium balloons as they ascend into the stratosphere. Needless to say, don't try this at home!

Microsoft's Flight Simulator has been around for almost 30 years now and every iteration has gotten a little better and a little more in-depth. Whether it's upgraded graphics, more realistic physics, or just more planes to fly, Microsoft continues to push the limit.

Time travel has always seemed like something out of a science fiction novel but in reality, it’s possible. So much so that there is actually one man who holds the record for time traveled into the future. The way he did it is pretty surprising.

Everywhere you go online, there's someone trying to sell you something. In fact, digital ad spending overtook traditional offline ads in 2019. Google may be a leader in online advertising, but it's not the only option. Kim talks to Heath Shaffer, CEO and founder of NicheREV, about other options publishers are using to maximize their profits and what it means for consumers.

In today's digital age, you might think everyone wants the latest in tech gadgetry. Well, one woman is proving the world wrong with an "anti-smartphone" of her own invention. This phone can't text or use apps and isn't connected to the internet — just the way she likes it.

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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.

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