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Parler banned, CES favorites, browser bug Jan 15, 2021

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Allie, Ben and Mike dive into the tech news of the week, including the timeline behind the Parler ban, their favorite tech of CES 2021 and a major bug impacting Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Plus, Brand New or Not True, getting your photos off Facebook and the scam of the week.

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PayPal scam, COVID conspiracy theory, Alexa tips Jan 08, 2021

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Ben, Allie and Mike dive into the new year in tech news, including a COVID conspiracy theory too ridiculous not to share, price hikes coming to cable and internet bills, and a highly-convincing PayPal scam. Plus, tips for your new Amazon Echo and the scam of the week courtesy of the FBI. Find out if Ben can fool Allie and Mike in Brand New or Not True.

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Yahoo's famous yodel and the man behind it Jan 01, 2021

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In the '90s, Wylie Gustafson recorded a yodel heard 'round the world: The famous "Ya-hoo-ooo" no doubt stuck in your head every time you read the company's name. He was paid just a few hundred dollars to record that famous clip ... until he sued Yahoo. Kim and Wylie talk about his iconic voice and the Super Bowl ad that kicked off his battle to get what he was owed.

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Bonus episode: An hour of The Kim Komando Show Dec 25, 2020

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Enjoy a full hour of The Kim Komando Show, compliments of the Komando Community. Try it out yourself free for 30 days and get access to Kim's show as a podcast on your schedule at getkim.com. In this hour, a simple hacking trick is behind a months-long cyberattack targeting multiple U.S. government agencies — and it affects you, too. Plus, the FTC ordered Big Tech companies to explain how and why they collect your data. And don’t fall for these COVID-19 vaccine myths spreading like a virus on social media.

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FTC has questions for Big Tech, goodbye to Flash, top kitchen gadgets Dec 18, 2020

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This week, the team from Komando.com breaks down the FTC order to Big Tech companies and what it might reveal about how your data is used. Plus, it's time to say goodbye to internet icon Adobe Flash, and package delays are officially here. And Allie pulls out all the stops to fool Mike and Ben in Brand New or Not True.

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Crazy Facebook conspiracy theory, Apple's $550 headphones, vaccine scams Dec 11, 2020

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Allie, Ben and Mike dive into the week in tech news, including a crazy conspiracy theory make the rounds on social media, Apple's shockingly expensive new headphones and a game-changing app from Google. Can Ben fool Allie and Mike in Brand New or Not True? And the inspiring story of an Amazon driver who saved a man's life.

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Costco scam, Amazon Sidewalk and your privacy, cable prices going up Dec 05, 2020

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, and the sales numbers are jaw-dropping. Find out just how much people spent — and the scams shoppers are already seeing. Plus, what's up with Facebook's new $1 billion acquisition, and should you opt-out of Amazon Sidewalk? Short answer: Yes. The team plays Brand New or Not True. Can Allie stump Ben and Mike?

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What we're grateful for, smart password tactics and shopping in secret Nov 24, 2020

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In this special episode of Tech Refresh, Kim joins Mike's team in Brand New or Not True. Can Allie, Ben and Cassidy fool them? Plus, the tech getting the Komando team through 2020, PlayStation and Xbox scams and practical ways to manage all those passwords.

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Amazon Pharmacy, Baby Yoda in space, Gmail pro tips Nov 20, 2020

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Dive into the week in tech news with Allie, Ben, Cassidy and host Mike. Amazon's online pharmacy is here, but think twice before you order. Plus, Twitter jumps on the stories bandwagon, Baby Yoda climbs aboard a SpaceX ship and Chrome's new update is the biggest performance booster in years. The team talks holiday shopping (have you started yet?) and see if Mike can keep up his winning streak in Brand New or Not True.

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Virgin Hyperloop's first ride, data breach madness, fake Clorox websites Nov 13, 2020

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In this episode of Tech Refresh, Allie, Ben, Cassidy and Mike talk Netflix's new TV channel (really!), a $6K camera from Leica, and the never-ending notifications always buzzing and beeping at us. Plus, the latest tricks scammers are using to steal your money and a tribute to the late Alex Trebek. And find out if Mike can finally guess correctly in Brand New or Not True.

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