We've all had those uncomfortable situations at work. Maybe it's a disagreement with a coworker or a tricky customer interaction — or even firing a long-time employee. Don't you wish you could practice? Thanks to VR, AR and AI developer Talespin, you can. Kim chats with Talespin CEO and co-founder Kyle Jackson about how the company is bringing workplace training to the digital age with its virtual human simulations.

Think about the tech you use on a daily basis, like your smartphone. You know it inside and out. The same goes for your favorite streaming service, your computer and your smart speaker of choice. But did you know you can erase what you’ve said to Alexa or get the right tech that will call 911 if you fall? From easily expanding your Wi-Fi coverage to setting up a smart home routine, Kim has 10 digital life hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner.

We all had that moment as a kid. One of our friends suggested we go get toilet paper to strew across someone's lawn, trees and house. This childhood prank, while annoying to clean up, is rather innocent. But it seems some people have taken this to a whole new level. With drones becoming a staple, it seems like the natural next step to build a toilet paper-spewing drone, right?

Many of us don’t go anywhere without our smartphones. It’s the one object in our lives that never leaves our sides. So why does it seem like in every major Hollywood movie smartphones are mysteriously absent? You might not even have noticed but in some of the highest grossing films of the last decade, those little robots in our pockets seem to be MIA.

When you block a number, you no longer receive calls or text messages from that person. With Apple’s iPhone, it also blocks FaceTime contacts. This can be helpful for stopping some unwanted spam calls, but it can also be used for personal reasons. You won’t get any sort of official notice if someone blocks your calls, but you can make an educated guess by looking for these signs.

What once had companies falling over themselves to capture online stars might be a thing of the past. Is the age of social media influencers coming to an end? Plus, you probably get the occasional Facebook friend request you don’t recognize and may not be sure how to respond. Learn how to spot a fake account. This episode of The Kim Komando Show aired on Bloomberg TV on Saturday, Nov. 2.

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Smart home devices are fundamentally changing the way we live. That Jetsons lifestyle we've all been dreaming about is finally coming true. Prices of smart home gadgets you need are finally affordable. In my eBook, "How to Make Your Home a Smart Home on a Budget," you'll learn how to start your own smart home — from choosing a smart assistant to smart bulbs, thermostats, entertainment and much, much more. And the best part is you won't be breaking the bank.

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