Self-driving cars: Are they actually safe to drive?

November 22, 2021

Self-driving cars aren’t some crazy future tech … They’re here now. That raises some questions. Does it actually work? Is it safe? Is it work shelling out $8,000 for Tesla’s “full self-driving” option? To find out, Kim sat down with Consumer Report’s Head of Connected and Automated Vehicle Testing. So hop in and buckle up — we’re diving into the incredible world of automated cars.

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Warning: These are the tactics scammers use to fool older people on the phone

While scammers have embraced the digital age to target victims through social media, fake websites and landing pages, don’t think that they forgot their roots. A simple phone call is still an effective tool for criminals to practice their crooked trade.

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Prepping for Thanksgiving? Onions recalled in 38 states

(Updated Nov. 22, 2021 – The FDA and CDC are reporting more cases of salmonella linked to the onion recall from last month. There are now nearly 900 reported cases of illness and 183 hospitalizations. Keep reading for details on the outbreak and what you should do next.)

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Simple trick: Automatically switch AirPods from iPhone to Mac

When we were kids, we watched the “Jetsons” and imagined a future of flying cars and robots who did our bidding. While we haven’t quite reached the level of technology we saw in the cartoon, technology has undoubtedly come a long way.

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Online abuse is more common than ever. Do this to stop cyberstalkers

Online harassment victimizes 40% of Americans. The number of Americans who say they’ve been victims of cyberbullying is frightening. According to the Pew Research Center, online abuse is only getting worse.

Cyberstalking can happen to anyone, and it can damage every aspect of your life, from friendships to your future career. You can encounter many different types of nastiness: harassment, name-calling, sexual harassment, and even death threats.

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No, that's not an angry email from your boss - Don't fall for this new scam

Americans are hard-working, and most of us take pride in what we do. So, it can be jarring when a customer or a colleague complains about your work ethic. The dreaded “I want to speak to the manager” or “Corporate will hear about this” is enough to ruin a perfect day. Tap or click here to save time in your workday with this new Slack trick.

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Need something to stream? 10 great shows and movies we're watching right now

Sick of binging the “Big Bang Theory” over and over again? With so many streaming services out there, it’s easy to think we can never run out of good television to watch. Tap or click here to stream like a pro: seven Netflix hacks you’ll use all the time.

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Getting a lot of ads in Microsoft Edge? You're not alone

You have a wide selection of internet browsers to choose from, but they are not all made equal. Some prefer the speed and compatibility of Google’s Chrome browser, while others enjoy the security-minded features of Mozilla’s Firefox.

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The 5 most annoying Alexa problems, solved

Smart speakers are great for listening to your favorite tunes, but they can do so much more. Thanks to voice assistants, a smart speaker can tell you the weather, give you a traffic report, answer random questions, set your thermostat, turn off the lights and turn on the TV. And more features are being added by developers all the time.

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Some Amazon Echos have a creepy but useful new feature

The phrase Big Brother is watching has been around for decades. But with today’s technological advances, this phrase is becoming more realistic. Tap or click here to see how someone can track you with a Tile or AirTag.

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A popular phone scam is back as a convincing text from a 'friend'

Scams are becoming more brazen the closer we get to the full-blown holiday season. Putting a new twist on an old scam seems the most common method, as thousands of people still get fooled. Tap or click here to see why this Microsoft email isn’t a scam.

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