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December 13, 2019

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Report finds shocking number of vacation rental scams â how to avoid being fooled

If you're one of the millions of Americans who will be traveling this holiday season, take care. A new report revealed vacation rental scams occur much more often than previously believed. How do you know if your reservations are legitimate and how can you avoid the risk of becoming a rental scam victim in the future? We'll tell you what to watch for and how to avoid these scams.

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Need shopping help? Find out which Christmas gifts are trending

When people are presented with too many options, it can be difficult to make a decision. It's called the Paradox of Choice, and it drives much of our buying behavior today â especially during the holidays. Thankfully, Google has released a massive shopping guide full of trending gifts and we've picked our favorites to help narrow down your choices to ward off that overwhelming feeling.

Tap or click to see what gifts are trending on Google. â

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Donât buy your kids this smart tech that can be hacked

Did you buy your kids any smart toys this year? High-tech gadgets offer tons of cool features kids love, many of which involve internet connections. Unfortunately, wherever there's internet connectivity, there's a chance hackers will attempt to take advantage. Now, security researchers are warning parents about smart products hackers can exploit. Did you buy any of these gifts for your family?

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Avoid this email holiday package scam

Your holiday shopping is probably well underway, and your inbox is packed with receipts and shipping emails. This is a cybercriminalâs dream. Iâll tell you about a scam hitting inboxes this holiday season and what steps you can take to protect yourself.

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The workplace goes digital with virtual reality training

We've all had those uncomfortable situations at work. Maybe it's a disagreement with a coworker or a tricky customer interaction â 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.

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Free download: Komando.com holiday gift guide

Get all your Christmas gift ideas in one handy place with our holiday shopping guide. Weâve scoured the web and put together all of our favorite gadgets, devices and smart everything for anyone on your list, so you can find the right present â at any budget.

Download our FREE Holiday Gift Guide in an easy-to-read, easy-to-print PDF format. Happy shopping! â

An easy way to stay in the know

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with everything going on in the digital world? You're not alone. But don't worry, I've done the heavy lifting for you. You can now get the top news stories of the week straight to your inbox. Plus, I'll share my best tips to help you get the most out of your tech and my favorite online finds.

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Great white Christmas: Diving Santa is a holiday hit

Christmas isnât just an American holiday. The traditions and imagery can be found all over the planet. But no two countries celebrate Christmas the same way, and an aquarium in Germany has taken the holiday spirit to a depth nobody thought possible. Every year, Berlinâs Sea Life Aquarium has an annual Christmas dive where an employee jumps into a tank full of sharks and rays. This employee is fully decked out in Santa gear like a hat and red coat, and spreads holiday cheer to the creatures of the deep with a special feeding event. The sharks and rays love the attention, and audiences are eager to eat up the fun as well. Plus, itâs a good thing Santa is visiting the sharks now. Heâs busy enough as it is on Christmas Eve!

If you think nobody does Christmas like the North Pole, wait until you see the South Pole!

Tap or click to see how penguins get into the Christmas spirit. â

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