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Programming May 3, 2016

Internet then and now: A lot has changed

The Internet isn’t what it used to be. Not even close. And a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm has the numbers to prove it.

Home Ent May 3, 2016

Tech Q&A: App to repel mosquitoes, unclaimed money, grocery lists and more

Kim Komando answers your questions on how to repel mosquitoes by just using an app, finding unclaimed money, updating your grocery list, and more.

Home Ent May 3, 2016

Stop advertisers from tracking you on Facebook

Kim Komando shares how you can stop advertisers from tracking you on Facebook.

American Innovation May 3, 2016

How IBM's Watson supercomputer is battling cancer with advanced genomics

Back in 2003, when he was a fourth year medical student at Washington University in St. Louis looking at a career in oncology, Lukas Wartman was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. For Wartman, the diagnosis was bleak – while this type of leukemia, which affects the blood and bone marrow, is very treatable for children, it often proves fatal for adults. Two years of chemotherapy followed and Wartman went into remission and completed his medical studies. The reprieve was short-lived. By 2008, he relapsed again.

Mac May 3, 2016

The No. 1 mistake hackers hope you make

A strong password is a pain to create, remember and type. That's why far too many people settle for passwords that are weaker and easier to remember than they should be. But strong passwords are essential for keeping hackers and snoopers out of your online accounts.

Programming May 3, 2016

The Internet's 'dark side' you don't use

Kim Komando discusses the "dark side" of the Internet that you don't use.

Programming May 3, 2016

Darknet danger: Organs, murder, credit card info all for sale on Internet's underbelly

A new identity, a life-saving kidney, credit card numbers or even the murder of a troublesome business partner are all a few clicks away on the so-called “darkweb,” the seedy underbelly of the Internet that search engines don’t plumb and most people never surf.

Cameras May 3, 2016

Unusual, trendy and just plain weird wearables

Most wearables perform only a few functions. They count your steps, show you the time, or track your heart rate. These unusual devices do much more. For instance, one attaches to your body or your bike and shows you a real-time weather forecast. Another tells you when you are stressed out and should breathe a bit slower. While the Apple Watch gets all of the attention, these gadgets fit into a niche that might just solve a real problem or provide a distinct benefit.

Cameras May 3, 2016

Techie spring gear for outdoor adventures

Goodbye, winter. Hello, serious outdoor activities! This gear is designed to help you explore the wild frontier (or your front yard) now that the weather is finally getting warmer. Go skyward with the new the DJI Phantom 3 that records in 4K or paddle around in the pool with a speaker that floats.

Programming May 3, 2016

GitHub attack marks escalation in China’s cyber censorship battle, experts warn

The ongoing denial-of-service attack against code-sharing site GitHub marks an escalation in China’s cyber censorship battle, security experts warn, urging a strong response from the U.S. government.

Home Ent May 3, 2016

Tech brands pull April Fools' Day pranks

From Airbnb listings for homes in ancient Greece to Tinder matches between singles looking for a ride and Uber drivers, April Fools’ Day is in full swing in the tech world. The unofficial holiday that falls on the first day of April every year offers a great marketing opportunity for established brands to show off their funny bones.