Consumer Tech Update

Now that all the presents are opened, let’s look at the top items you’ve got to buy now. I’m giving you the post-Christmas scoop. Plus, three things to avoid until later in the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, you can say, "Alexa, play my favorite song." But did you know Alexa can also play funny pranks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the day after Christmas and the tech is buzzing all throughout your house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, let's thank the great people who made this year easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For millions, the holidays are a mixed bag of emotions. Ease the anxiety and depression with a special gift for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon’s 1.1 million employees will fill billions of Christmas wishes this year. Now, it’s worth $1.6 trillion. Here's how Amazon got to this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check your internet bill closely. You may find you're paying for a service that's now free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Russian computer hack on America is the most serious security breach in our history. Just how bad? The implications are seriously frightening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You could be suffering from "phantom phone syndrome." Here are the symptoms... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a clever web site that lets you know how much time you should set aside to binge a series. (Spoiler alert: It's a lot more than you think!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bezos has a net worth of $200 billion. But thanks to his ex-wife, he's starting to look more like Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stay away from Amazon’s new $65 smartwatch, which is unfortunately named, “The Halo.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Trade Commission is finally demanding Big Tech tell us exactly how they collect and use data from their users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A devastating cyber attack shook the U.S. government to its core. It's likely that the attackers came from the Russian government. Here's what you've got to do now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't you just love the holidays? Think about the lights, carols and ... break-ins? Yep. Home burglaries peak about the holidays. Here's how to protect yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worried about porch pirates? Get this: Amazon will deliver all your orders right in your garage. Here's how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, we're living in the age of surveillance. Sure, someone's keeping track of every step you take. But how's this for a silver lining? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With two lawsuits already filed and a third on the way, the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp business can virtually silence anyone on social media it chooses. Here’s why these lawsuits are historic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission, along with 48 states, filed two separate lawsuits against Facebook. And when the government wins, look for Facebook to be forced to spin off both Instagram and WhatsApp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the economy worsens, email scammers are hitting harder than ever. Today, let’s look at the top tricks scammers are using to separate you and your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices