Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Your résumé snitches on you

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

That resume you just emailed? It might be ratting you out. Some free resume builders embed invisible tracking pixels that phone home the moment someon...

Claim your share of $70 billion

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is $70 billion in unclaimed money sitting in state treasuries right now. AI can help you claim what's yours in under 5 minutes. Learn more abo...

Who controls your kid’s screen time?

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From L.A. to Alabama, states are passing laws to set strict limits on kids' screen time. But will it actually work? Why "bureaucrats" might not be the...

How to find your lost phone

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 30% of "lost" phones are actually right under your nose. The one specific setting that lets you find your device even when it's on silent. Le...

AI decides your future

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While you’re scrolling, AI is deciding your job prospects, insurance rates, and loan approvals. I'm revealing the invisible ways algorithms are judg...

The secret to cheaper tech

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Laptop prices are climbing, but you don't have to settle for the sticker price. You can outsmart the latest price hikes without overpaying. Learn mo...

The death of conversation

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From silent dinner tables to the "Great Silence," research shows Americans are talking 28% less than what they used to. The trend could reshape brain ...

Your TV uses AI to watch you

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your TV has a hidden feature that's been tracking you and selling your data for years. Hear how to turn it off for free. Learn more about your ad cho...

Yes, someone is listening

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You're not being paranoid. You're being tracked by more than 2,000 different companies. The scary part? You gave them permission to do it without know...

Outsmart phone pickpockets

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tracking apps can help you find your phone, unless a thief disables them first. Here's how to stay one step ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Mickey Mouse is watching you

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Disneyland is now using facial recognition to verify guests at the gate. I'm breaking down what the park is doing with your data and why fans are outr...

Stop leaving $10,000 on the table

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your manager has negotiated a lot more salaries than you have. That's why the average person misses out $10,000 every year. Use AI to level the playi...

Fake AI influencers making real money

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chatbot influencers are now a billion-dollar industry, built to exploit a pandemic of loneliness. Men are living proof. Listen for my prediction for ...

Turn your tablet into a smart home hub

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Skip the $300 wall-mounted unit. Your dusty old tablet can become a free command center that controls every smart light, lock, speaker, and camera in ...

Are you really human?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More websites are making you prove that you're a real person and not an AI bot pretending to be human. Sam Altman has a device to do exactly that. Lea...

Loyalty card secrets they won't tell

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

That loyalty discount comes with a hidden price tag, your data sold to brokers, banks, and even health insurer partners. I'll show you the free trick ...

The NFL paywall fight

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tens of millions are spent on streaming every week, and the NFL wants in on it. I'll walk you through the league's push to charge fans, and whether a ...

Three tricks for marketplace steals

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people scroll Marketplace and lose out on the good stuff. I'll show you how to train the algorithm, when the best listings actually drop, and the...

Stop confessing to your chatbot

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every word you type into AI sits on someone's server and it can be subpoenaed. I'll tell you what you should never confess to a chatbot, and why your ...

Stop the calls before they start

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever called a business and ended up on a follow-up list forever? I'll tell you what really happens the second you dial — and share the simple trick,...

Tim Cook's exit

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Cook is stepping down this September. Here is everything you need to know about his successor, John Ternus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Meta wants to post as you after you die

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You've kept your whole life on Facebook. Pics, videos, messages, likes. So when you die, what happens to it all? Meta's new patent maps out a freaky n...

FRI DTU

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Ask and Google Photos edits pictures

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

No more Photoshop tutorials or wasted hours. You can edit images in Google Photos simply by asking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Streaming costs are out of control

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cutting cable was supposed to save us money. Now the average family pays $972 a year on streaming. Yikes! Hear how to stop overpaying. Learn more abou...

AI catches billion dollar bid mistakes

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One wrong signature can cost you big money. Hear the AI prompt I use before signing anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Gen Z: The unluckiest generation

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gen Z was promised everything and got nothing in a world of social media and 24/7 tech. Why they're the most anxious generation yet. Learn more about ...

AirTag 2 update fights stalkers

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's a dark side to AirTags. Stalkers are hiding them in places you'd never think to look. Hear how Apple's new update protects you. Learn more ab...

Billionaires are coming for your brain

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The most powerful tech billionaires aren't just shaping the world. They want your mind too. I'll tell you what they plan to do with it. Learn more abo...

Can AI help with stocks?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The answer is yes. The numbers will make your jaw drop. A few tricks to try with your chatbot in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choice...

Tennessee's wild idea to stop AI

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A state bill would make AI companion training a Class A felony. It's a sign of how scared Americans have become of artificial intelligence. Learn more...

Sharing AirPods? Do this instead

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The one-earbud-each situation is both awkward and a little gross. Good news: your phone has a built-in fix nobody told you about. Learn more about you...

QVC goes bankrupt

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thirty years on the air, gone in a single livestream era. Here's how TikTok Shop pulled the rug out from under cable's biggest retailer. Learn more ab...

Never pay retail on Amazon

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people scroll right past Amazon's best-kept secret. Here's how to find 30 to 60 percent off brand-name tech in seconds. Learn more about your ad ...

FCC bans Chinese-made routers

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. believes China could flip a switch and turn millions of routers into weapons. The real truth is worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Time travel with Wikipedia's secret feature

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You pass by history every day and you don’t even know it. This hidden Wikipedia app feature gives you a free lesson about the places around you. Lea...

AI gets in F in real life

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is wrong 40 to 50% of the time, even after passing the bar and medical exams. Why you still need a human in your corner. Learn more about your ad...

The grocery store is watching you

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Forget willpower: AI-powered cameras in stores track your movements and near-purchases to figure out exactly what high-margin items to tempt you with....

How to use AI for your health

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of people are using AI instead of their doctor. Most of them are doing it wrong. The one thing you need to do first before you ask your chatb...

AI is a “Yes-Man”

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is not your friend, it’s a kiss up. It tells you what you want to hear so it gets rewarded. You need someone who will tell you like it is, like m...

Meta glasses' privacy feature sparks outrage

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Meta is about to add facial recognition to its Generation 2 Ray Ban smart glasses. More than 70 advocacy groups are warning against it. Hear the reaso...

$2 bank scam

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The average fraud victim loses over $1,000 before they notice something is wrong in their bank account. Don't let that be you. I have the free fix tha...

The tech jobs AI can’t touch (yet)

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A computer science degree used to take you places. Not anymore. AI is replacing what junior coders used to do. I’ll have a list of positions you can...

Make AI remember you

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every time you open an AI chatbot, it has no idea who you are. It’s like a doctor who loses your chart between every appointment. The free fix in se...

AI is on your last nerve

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out people aren’t just mad at their exes anymore. They’re mad at AI too. Some are kicking robots in the street. The #1 thing chatbots do tha...

The movies you buy aren't really yours

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Plot twist: you don’t actually own the digital movies you purchase. Anything you buy on Apple, Amazon, and Google Play can disappear overnight. The ...

Is AI taking your job?

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new study says AI has already replaced 20% of full-time American jobs. Hear why it's happening in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choic...

Turn your old phone into a security camera

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

That old smartphone collecting dust in your junk drawer is getting a second life. Two minutes and an app can turn it into a free home security camera....

Google owes you $100

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Got an Android? Google may owe you money. It agreed to pay customers $135 million to settle claims that it stole your mobile data. Hear how to collect...

How to speak to a human at Amazon

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon has a secret! There's a hidden button that skips the bots and connects you to a real customer service agent. I'll tell you how to get to it. L...

Southwest Airlines sets new limit on chargers

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

97 lithium-ion battery fires broke out on planes last year. Southwest Airlines is taking action and putting a cap on how many chargers you can bring o...

THU DLH

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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iPhone pics of the moon

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Artemis astronauts are coming home, the photos of Earth from the Moon are breathtaking, and every cent was spent right here on this pale blue dot....

Fix your slow smart TV in 2 minutes

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A slow Smart TV might feel like the end of the world. Before you drop $500, I'll tell you how to fix it for free. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The Ghost Murmur

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran used tech more advanced than ever imagined to rescue a U. S. Air Force Colonel. The kicker? It's a secret, never before used CIA tool. I'll tell ...

How to change your Gmail address

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Goodbye [email protected]! Google is finally letting you change that embarrassing email after 22 years. I'll tell you how it's done. Learn more abou...

United Airlines cracks down on no headphones

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You know the guy on the flight watching a loud video on his phone without earbuds? United Airlines is fed up with all the noise. Its new headphones-on...

How to master your AI

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people use AI like a vending machine. Ask a question, get an answer, close the tab. Not anymore. Get the new rules in this podcast.  Learn mor...

Resist AI temptation

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pope Leo XIV is calling out the desires of AI and social media. Hear why the Vatican is drawing the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Find out what Google knows about you

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Google has a secret diary for you: years of your life, time-stamped and searchable. Here’s how you can read every single page. Learn more about your...

50K unsold Teslas

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn’t matter which Tesla dealership you visit. It’s a buyer’s market. Find out why cars are sitting stagnant on the lot. Learn more about...

Pest-proof your home with these smart lights

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Take a listen for pro tips on how to make your home less attractive to creepy crawlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon’s Project Kobe

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The answer to Walmart? Amazon will open its first megastore in Chicago, with the dream of combining retail with its automated fulfillment center. What...

The secret meanings behind emojis

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

That thumbs-up isn't as friendly as you think. Here's what your emojis are really saying behind your back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Tech layoffs hit 5-year high

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Major companies are cutting thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI. Here's who's in the crosshairs and what you can do about it. Learn more ...

Outsmart resume bots

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Job hunting is a job in itself. Now AI is making it harder by screening you first. Some job seekers are paying up to $15,000 for people to game the al...

The fake government permit scam

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new, nearly foolproof scam is weaponizing your public building records, allowing criminals to perfectly impersonate city planning officials and dema...

Don’t be fooled by these 3 nasty tax scams

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

April Fools? More like April fraud. The IRS just dropped its annual Dirty Dozen scam list. The top three tax traps to keep an eye out for and how to s...

The end of lithium-ion batteries

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The end of an era is near for lithium-ion batteries. They're a fire risk. The 2026 breakthrough tech that fixes that. Learn more about your ad choices...

3 moves to protect your inbox

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My friend Lisa called panicking. Someone drained her entire PayPal, Amazon, and bank account all in one night! Hear how they pulled it off and what yo...

AI gone rogue

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is getting a mind of its own and pushing back on humans. We're talking about models that lie, ignore instructions, and just downright misbehaves. I...

Go Hollywood on your phone

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your phone has a better camera than most filmmakers had 10 years ago. Video still shaky? Roll the tape! I’ll tell you why and how to fix it in one t...

The hit artist that doesn’t exist

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A musician has three songs on Apple Music’s Top 10 and a million YouTube views. There’s just one problem. He has no pulse. He’s AI. This is wher...

Skincare glow-up incoming

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your face deserves better than the guessing game. AI can solve your skincare mystery. I’ll tell you how to turn your phone into a free personal cons...

Is AI really better than nothing?

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI can do pretty much anything you want, giving advice to answering questions. It sounds pretty good until it’s wrong. Why you can and can’t trust...

Pump the brakes on extra rental car fees

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A man was charged $600 weeks after he returned his rental car. An AI scanner is the culprit. Hear how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Learn ...

AI decodes annoying corporate speak

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been in a meeting and have no idea what anyone is saying? Been there, done that. AI is jumping in to translate irritating corporate buzz...

Outsmart allergy season

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Runny nose? Itchy eyes? Already ran through boxes of tissues? Been there, done that. The bad news: allergy season is here. The good news: your phone c...

Meta and YouTube lose social media addiction trial

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A landmark case just changed everything. For the first time, a jury agreed that major social media platforms purposely built addictive features that d...

Flying soon? 3 ways to track TSA wait times

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

TSA wait times in Phoenix, Atlanta and other major hubs have hit five hours during the partial government shutdown. Oh, and the official TSA tracker? ...

THU DTU

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Let me take you back home

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You think those years are gone. They're not. Three free tools can put you back on your old street, inside your old house, and standing in your old ya...

New scam hiding in your inbox

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The criminals are not waiting for you to get hacked. They are counting on you thinking you already were. In this short podcast, I'll walk you through ...

How I used AI to negotiate my contract

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A $900 landscaping quote hid some $20 plants. Here's how ChatGPT caught it and how you can do the same with any contractor. Learn more about your ad c...

Amazon launches one-hour delivery

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you thought one-day delivery was fast, just wait. Now you can get your order in the time it takes to watch an episode of your favorite reality show...

Quick way to find cheap gas

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gas prices are creeping toward $5 a gallon. These free tricks can help you find the cheapest pump near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Next smartphone could cost $523

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Expect to pay more for your new upgrade. The Iran War is jacking up phone prices. Hear why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Save $200/year on electricity

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your plugged-in devices are quietly draining power, even when they're off. Here's the easy fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Gen Z’s new PTO

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Back in the day, we called it the weekend. Gen Z says it's not enough. They want a new kind of PTO with more days and money. Learn more about your ad...

Your (free) AI real estate agent

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of scrolling through homes that don't fit? Here's how to get a personalized list of listings and fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Aliens.gov blasts off

21 Mar 2026

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Greetings, Earthlings! Aliens.gov is about to land. It could pull back the curtain on what the White House really knows about classified UFOs. Learn m...

3 tech myths that won't go away

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Airplane mode, background apps, and incognito mode. I'll bust them once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why AI can't replace your financial advisor

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Using AI to check their work sounds smart. But is it? My take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone has an expiration date

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just like the milk in the fridge, your phone sours. Here's how to tell your if it's past its prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

AI's political bias

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mid-terms are coming, meaning a whole mess of seats are up for grabs. You could ask an AI who to vote for, but here's why you shouldn't. Learn more ...

Mom catches Alexa saying something creepy

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A mom is pulling the plug on Amazon's Alexa. She heard it asked her four-year old daughter a creepy question. How she responded and the settings to pr...

OpenAI is exploring AI-generated porn

18 Mar 2026

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OpenAI is exploring how to responsibly allow AI-generated porn. Why it could make America's serious addiction even worse. Learn more about your ad ch...

Hand over your ID? Hard pass

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Half of all U.S. states now require age verification to keep kids off social media and adult sites. Spoiler: the kids aren't slowing down. Learn more ...

Meta licenses Google Gemini

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the richest companies on earth just said: we can't build AI fast enough. Here's what it means for all of us. Learn more about your ad choices....

Edit pics in seconds with AI

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Say "goodbye" to boring backgrounds and say "hello" to picture-perfect photos. Google's Gemini edits them for free. Learn more about your ad choices. ...