Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
Scoring booked out campsites
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yellowstone and Glacier are two of the hardest campsites to reserve in the U.S. But booked out doesn't always mean unavailable. The free tools that wi...
Wake up a millionaire
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Check your spam folder! MacKenzie Scott might've dropped millions of dollars in your inbox. No press, no strings, just big bucks. Learn more about you...
Uber safety tips
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Uber driver might not be who they say they are. Accounts are being bought and sold on Facebook Marketplace everyday. Three things to do before ev...
AI's new home could be in the stars
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Data centers are taking over neighborhoods and sending electric bills through the roof. Inside Elon Musk's plan to build them in space instead. Learn ...
AI unmasks your secret accounts
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think that fake username is keeping you anonymous online? Not anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI burnout is here
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI makes your life easier? That's the promise. A study of over 164,000 workers tells a different story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Apple Watch saves woman from death
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trapped upside down in a freezing river, an Ohio woman had only four inches of air to breathe and no way to call for help. How her Apple Watch saved h...
Why I don't trust ChatGPT with my wallet
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The AI that's been getting basic facts wrong now wants to shop for you. Here's why you should be worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
How to get through TSA fast
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hours-long security lines? No thanks. Here is how to bypass the shutdown blues and get to paradise faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
9 jobs AI can't touch
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is getting rid of white collar jobs, but the trades are booming. Find out who's safe and who's not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Amazon charges Prime members more
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You pay $140 for the membership. Is it a price hike in disguise? What Amazon doesn’t want you to know in this short podcast. Learn more about your ...
ChatGPT gaslights you about Iran
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I asked the chatbot about the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. What it said back will shock you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
MON DLH
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
United States Supreme Court: AI can't own anything
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A machine cannot own a patent, a copyright, or a single brushstroke for the art it creates, according to a recent decision. Learn more about your ad c...
Email apnea is real
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you breathing? Because if you were checking your email, there's a good chance you weren't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
That resume goes right into the trash
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Parents are getting too involved, even accompanying their Gen Z kids to job interviews and negotiating pay: an embarrassing trend that one Shark Tank ...
Your car is a snitch
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your car is collecting data on your every move and selling it to insurance brokers, hiking your premiums. Here's how to limit the tracking with one cr...
Congratulations to United Airlines
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After years of mid-flight audio disturbances, United takes a hard line: Refuse to use headphones, and you could be kicked off your flight or arrested....
Create your weekend itinerary with AI
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Use AI as your personal concierge to plan the perfect Friday night in seconds. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
It's obvious you're writing with AI
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every chatbot has a tell. Once you see the quirks, you can never un-see them. What are they? I reveal them in this short podcast. Learn more about yo...
3 AI buzzwords you need to know
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vibe coding, AGI, human-in-the-loop. What do they mean for you? Get to know them before anyone else does! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
MacBook Neo: Apple's $599 budget laptop
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If I were working at Google or Microsoft right now, marketing Chromebooks and Surface laptops, I'd be sweating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Old laptop = safe to try DeepSeek
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is China's AI off limits for you? Here's how to get a sneak peak of what's being used behind the digital Great Wall without compromising your privacy....
Why sexy adult chatbots are doomed
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It seems AI porn's quick rise has been completely short-circuited. The details in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Hackers now target your Apple Calendar
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
See an appointment you didn't make? You're being targeted. Here's the 30-second fix that slams the digital backdoor. Learn more about your ad choices...
How AI fakes shape the Iran war
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Within minutes of Saturday's attack, Elon Musk's X rained phony war videos. The impact in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
How AI slashed a $195K hospital bill
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A man slashed his giant hospital bill by 83% using an AI chatbot to scrutinize the charges. Here's how to challenge your own bills and save thousands....
Pope Leo tells priests to stop using AI
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are places to use AI. Is preparing homilies one of those? My take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
How to use AI at the doctor's office
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stop showing up unprepared. Use AI to analyze your symptoms, find hidden patterns, and create a game plan for your next appointment. Learn more about ...
Reminder: The IRS never calls you
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The FTC is sounding the alarm on a big wave of tax season phone scams. Protect your cash and your peace with this quick tip. Learn more about your ad ...
Your smart home gadgets tattle to your insurance company
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know they could be used AGAINST you by your provider? Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Will your white-collar job survive AI?
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chasing job security? Progress always wins and it's here to shake things up (again). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How the police use Google to track you
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What you Google is never fully private. Police can figure out who you are through your search history. Here's their loophole in. Learn more about you...
Apple News accused of left-leaning bias
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple News featured 620 top stories last month. Shocker: Zero came from right-leaning sources. Here is what you need to know. Learn more about your ad...
Meta’s AI glasses scan you in public
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Step outside and you’re fair game. Someone in smart glasses could scan your face and strip-search your digital history before you’ve even made eye...
AI predicts the Iranian war
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I conducted an experiment: I asked four major AI chatbots if and when the United States would strike Iran. Here are the results. Learn more about your...
Get AI to think for you
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people use AI like a fancy typewriter. The real power? Getting it to give you advice and ideas you never had on your own. Learn more about your a...
Homework isn't what it used to be
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As 54% of teens turn to AI for daily help, schools and parents grapple with how to get students to learn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Is Google's AI Overview scamming you?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a customer service number? Here's why you need to go old-school when looking for one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
School laptops are failing our kids
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. spent $30 billion swapping textbooks for laptops. Turns out, you can't download common sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
How to ace an AI job interview
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before someone ever sees your face, an algorithm already scored you. Here's how to beat it at its own game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Tesla’s driverless gamble
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla is celebrating its first production milestone for a car you can't actually drive. Testing in Austin and Buffalo reveals the software is still a ...
Why you should screenshot your health data
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An image of your fitness stats can turn an AI chatbot into a free personal trainer and longevity expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Social media’s tobacco moment
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evidence in a new landmark trial suggests social media giants knew their apps were addictive to teens. Now, they are finally answering to a jury. Lear...
Your AI handyman
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stop guessing at the hardware store. Here is how to use ChatGPT or Gemini to identify parts and fix appliances in seconds. Learn more about your ad ch...
What’s your 2006 tech worth now?
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From TomToms to BlackBerrys, Reddit is revisiting the luxury gadgets that time (and your smartphone) forgot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Burglars use Zillow and Redfin to target homes
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how to delete the online photos that show them your floor plan and secret entry points. Don't be a welcome mat. Take down the listing pics no...
Zuckerberg on Trial
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lawsuit claims Instagram was purposefully designed to addict and harm teens. The most damning evidence? Mark Zuckerberg keeps his own children off t...
Your smart light is spying on you
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
hat cheap smart bulb in your lamp is quietly harvesting your daily habits and beaming them back to data brokers. Here is a simple digital life hack to...
This will teach them
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suddenly flooded with ads for a product you just talked about? You weren't imagining things. Now, two multi-trillion dollar companies have paid huge s...
ChatGPT caricature craze
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
That fun cartoon selfie is a privacy nightmare waiting to happen. Here's the one setting you must turn off right now. Learn more about your ad choices...
Samsung brings back the 'cool' factor
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After hitting $125,000, Bitcoin’s price has been cut in half. This volatility has some prominent skeptics doubling down on their claims that it has ...
Office gossip exposed by AI note apps
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don't vent to your coworker right after a Zoom or Teams call. Your spicy takes and complaints are likely being transcribed and emailed to the entire t...
AI rattles doctors and lawyers
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond basic tasks to transform core functions in the medical and legal fields, changing the expertise needed for hi...
AI skills employers want
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget being replaced: companies are scrambling to hire and promote workers with AI skills. I've got the list in this podcast. Learn more about your ...
Why EVs aren't saving the planet
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yet another new research study is casting serious doubt on the idea that driving electric vehicles (EVs) has any positive effect on the environment. L...
How to see your child's texts
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what your kiddo is up to? Here's the sneaky way in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The falling Bitcoin
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Bitcoin's price plummets and financial experts question its intrinsic value, the age-old asset, gold, is on the rise. Here's the scoop. Learn more...
How to book last minute reservations
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forgot to make dinner plans? Use these OpenTable and Google Maps tricks to score a table at the last minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Valentine's Day
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Valentine's Day comes with a warning: Long-distance online romance scams are swindling even the most savvy. Here are the clues. Learn more about...
Woman lost over $3K to fake travel agent
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let your dream vacation turn into a nightmare. Follow these rules to make sure that you're not being played. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
The green bubble
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a strange bias affecting iPhone users. We’ll call it the 'green bubble stigma.' Many of you instantly know what I’m describing. Learn mo...
Is your security cam committing a felony?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your security camera is only as smart as its vantage point. Here is your quick-start guide to the do’s and don’ts of professional-grade placement....
Don't trust AI with your money
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two-thirds of people ask AI for financial guidance. Here's why you shouldn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wi-Fi can see through walls now
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MIT researchers figured out its signals bounce off your body. Here's what that means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
You can't delete what was uploaded
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Even without a subscription, your smart devices are constantly sending data to the cloud. Hear how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Can you copyright an AI song?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The cold, hard truth: If the bot writes the whole song, it belongs to the public. Here is the legal secret to locking it down. Learn more about your ...
Lost dog? How your Ring doorbell can find it
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget stapling flyers to telephone poles. Amazon’s surveillance network has a new mission: bringing Fido home. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Hidden trackers in your resume
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just apply to a new job? Here's how your resume could be ratting you out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Voice-to-Text AI at work
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From dictating emails and reports to writing code, AI-powered voice-to-text is replacing the keyboard in the modern workplace. Learn more about your a...
Google's new live translate
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hear foreign film, lecture, or conversation in English through your own earbuds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The wild Olympic tech
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the medals for a second. The tech at this year's Winter Games is mind-blowing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your TV is lying to you
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
That shiny new TV? The manufacturer made it look worse on purpose. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8K TV is dead
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here's why you should buy a big OLED screen with Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus instead for the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Your smart speaker knows how you're feeling
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Alexa isn't just listening to what you say. It's analyzing how you say it. The scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
FRI DTU
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your security cam might be committing a felony
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your security camera might be breaking the law right now. It's not the video. It's the audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
$7 million AI commercial
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No need for cameras, actors, or a film crew. Svedka vodka claims to have produced the first big game ad created almost entirely with Artificial Intell...
How to replace your AirTag battery
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The AirTag 2 is here, but hold your wallet. Try this $1 hack to make your old tracker good as new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Why companies are faking AI layoffs
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI really stealing your job, or is your CEO lying? Here is why Big Tech is blaming algorithms for boring old budget cuts. Learn more about your ad ...
Your printer is snitching on you
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every document you print has a secret code on it. Hear why it traces right back to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Why Grok undressed people
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Musk wanted you to stay online longer, so the safety guardrails came down. When the AI started crossing the line, the cost became clear. Listen now. L...
Show AI a pic for an answer
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can't Google what you can't describe. Here's how a photo and follow-up questions to your favorite AI chatbot can identify anything from a weird b...
Your iPhone is now a digital bouncer
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unknown callers now have to beg for your attention before your phone even rings. It’s a little aggressive, but it kills spam dead. Learn more about ...
Create email aliases
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Find out exactly who sold your data. You can track which companies are leaking your info and block them instantly. Here's how. Learn more about your ...
Apple misses again
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No in-house AI? Check. Unpopular new iPhone? Check. It’s shaping up to be a rough year for the former king of tech. Learn more about your ad choices...
Grocery stores are watching
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Brother is in the cereal aisle. Kroger and Walmart are rolling out AI cameras that track your age, gender, and every move to target ads. Here is h...
The dangerous jury duty scam
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scammers are spoofing police numbers and demanding cold hard cash (up to $30,000) via Venmo, Zelle, crypto, or gift cards to save you from 'arrest.' L...
FRI DLH
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok's obsessed with yellow and pink
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The real reason people are color-coding their feelings on TikTok. (Hint: It’s not vulnerability, it’s vanity.) Learn more about your ad choices....
Hidden Amazon deals
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget Prime Day! Find incredible, year-round deals on new, used, and overstock items by exploring Amazon’s secret Resale and Outlet sections. Learn...
Tesla enters the self-driving taxi business
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No driver? No thanks. Here is exactly why you need to know the risks before you ever buckle up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
How apps sell your data to insurers
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Like to speed? Put the pedal to the metal? If you have any of these apps, your rates may have just gone up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Spotify: Is payola back?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Old scandal, new algorithm. Is the music industry's history of deception repeating itself? My take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad ch...
Save money on your flight
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While some people are paying top dollar for spring break flights, you could fly for half the price. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
The appearance of being busy
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's massive layoffs aren't about finances or AI. According to CEO Andy Jassy, it's a culture problem. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choic...
Is that really your Uber driver?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A widespread underground market for rented and shared profiles is reshaping app-based work and raising safety and accountability concerns. Learn more ...
MON DLH
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emergency alerts could save your life
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let a winter storm catch you off guard. Here's how to quickly check and enable life-saving Emergency and Severe Weather Alerts on your iPhone or...
Are tutors out of a job?
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Say goodbye to expensive test prep! Google, with a nod from the Princeton Review, is now offering free, on-demand SAT practice tests through Gemini AI...