Over 60 years ago, engineers developed the first personal flying backpack or jetpack. With all of the technological advances since then, why aren’t we all flying around the skies? There is a scientific reason why jetpacks are challenging to bring to fruition.

Keurig, setting the standard for coffeemakers for nearly 20 years, recently released its first smart coffee brewer. The K-Supreme Plus Smart Brewer has more custom settings and the ability to control it from your smartphone. Komando.com News Director Ben reviews the new machine and tells us if it’s worth upgrading.

Our gadgets go where we do, in our pockets and on our wrists. But what if one day we were able to enhance our bodies with technology? Scientists are exploring the possibility.

This week, News Director Ben reviews a docking stand that tries to turn your iPad into a compact Mac computer. From an aluminum build to a dock that swivels and tilts, it has all the bells and whistles. It’ll even charge your iPhone and AirPods, but it’s not without its faults. Check out the video to see if this expensive dock is worth it.

Back in 2016, drone delivery rumors swirled — order something online and have it delivered by air, potentially minutes later. Today, however, the buzz around delivery drones remains limited to a few test areas. So, what changed, and why did the concept never take off?

Audi has a new high-end ATV concept that lights up the road in a whole new way. Forget headlights — this uses flying drones. Augmented reality is coming to the Olympics, and watching athletes in action next year may be a lot more fun. Plus, check out a new gaming chair that costs a whopping $14K, and amazing color-changing ink technology that could make customizing your car a breeze.

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Just because something is old doesn’t mean it’s worthless. There might be some items hidden away in the nooks and crannies of your home. Collectors are willing to pay top-dollar for unopened, factory-sealed items, rare records, classic games and more.

When it comes to gadgets, we’re always looking for new ones to help make our lives better or easier. Here’s the problem: There are so many. But that shouldn’t stop you from upgrading your tech. With that in mind, here are my picks for gadgets that are truly worth the money.

The last thing Bob Burdett remembers is going down Doomsday Hill on his mountain bike. He woke up in an ambulance, but how he got there is all a blur. Bob crashed, and a life-saving setting enabled on his Apple Watch helped EMTs quickly get him to safety. Kim talks with Bob and his son, Dave, about the accident and how Fall Detection saved Bob’s life.

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Weather plays a huge role in our lives, and the forecasts we see on TV just aren’t cutting it. Kim talks to Rei Goffer of ClimaCell, a company that develops local, real-time forecasts. Harnessing data from wireless networks, phones, drones and more, ClimaCell can tell you the weather down the minute across the world.

The smart-tech revolution is in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. Nearly 80 million people are expected to own voice-activated speakers by 2021. Now it’s time to see what Alexa can really do. Most people know how to select songs and search the internet for information. These skills are handy, but they’re only the tip of the digital iceberg.

After Nate Felix was in a car accident, he said his iPhone saved his life. When his Jeep flipped over last month, he couldn’t move. He got help by saying, “Hey, Siri” loudly enough for his phone to make the call for him. Paralyzed from his neck down, Nate would’ve died from hypothermia overnight without medical attention. Listen to his story in this great call from The Kim Komando Show.

We use smartphones for virtually everything, so keeping them charged is of the utmost importance. Whether you’re an Android or Apple user, Kim can help you select the best, affordable charging cables for your device.

Trying to stay healthy or improve your fitness? If you’re willing to put in the work, these gadgets can help. Kim shares six products that will make hitting your fitness goals fun and easy. Some are wearable, others get you moving and all are aimed at getting you in shape.

In today’s digital age, you might think everyone wants the latest in tech gadgetry. Well, one woman is proving the world wrong with an “anti-smartphone” of her own invention. This phone can’t text or use apps and isn’t connected to the internet — just the way she likes it.

Is there an app for that? People wanting a good night’s sleep are downloading apps they think will help them go to dreamland. But now, a doctor in London says the apps don’t have the intended effect, and Kim explains why.

Ever since the original “Star Wars” movie came out, people have been trying to make their own lightsabers — without much success. Creating a blade made entirely of super-hot plasma isn’t the easiest thing. Well, engineers have taken things into their own hands and finally developed a working lightsaber. You have to see it in action.

A laptop is a big investment. These monthly maintenance tips will keep your Windows or Apple machine in tip-top condition for years to come. Kim shows you how to clean up your hard drive, desktop and cookies, plus the best ways to tidy up the physical components of your computer.

Home security is important to all of us. Drones are seemingly everywhere these days. Now those two things have combined to create the first in-home flying security drone to protect you from intruders. You have to check this out.

If you’re a parent, you know the struggle of getting your child to put down the phone, tablet, computer or video game. Some are even enlisting help in the battle over screen time.