Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
The new smartphone etiquette
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To leave a voicemail or not leave a voicemail? I answer the question, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't be lazy during a data breach
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not worried about your data? Here's why you shouldn't wait to protect yourself, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
The Philly looting and social media
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media predicted the Philly looting, so why'd it happen? Here's what went wrong, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
How hotel hackers get your info
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you on a legit hotel website? In just one minute, I cover the tactics criminals use to scam you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max - plagued with issues?
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you wait to buy the latest Apple devices? Here's what people are saying, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Your desktop is a mess
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Need some ideas on how to clean it? I've got some great tips in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
NASA putting backups on the moon
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The safest place to keep your data? Here's why it might be in space, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New phone etiquette rules
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you leave a voice mail or not? I tell you all about modern phone manners, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
FTC accuses Amazon of acting as a monopoly
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first of the mega lawsuits against Big Tech is underway. What it means for you, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
5 Gen Z slang words you need you to know
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you on fleek? Here's what that means, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can baby boomers save the networks?
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The three big networks are up for sale. Here's why boomers are still watching traditional TV, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Now's the time to talk to your kids about deepfakes
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Put a pic of your child online? Here's why you should rethink that, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple - iPhone mania is back
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stores in New York, Chicago and Boston were packed. Here's why everyone wants an iPhone, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Put down your phone and talk - it's good for you
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling grumpy or down? Here's why a good chat might make you feel better, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
The Google Maps disaster
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many updates has Google Maps missed? Here's why you should worry, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phone tips to keep elderly family members secure
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you make sure they're safe? I've got great tips in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
iPhone 15 - 2 reasons to upgrade and 2 reasons not to
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to drop some big bucks at the Apple Store? I tell you if the new phone is right for you, one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
California tries to protect its actors from artificial intelligence
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should AI be banned from the movies? Here's what that would mean for you, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Download your entire Instagram catalogue
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get rid of your Instagram? Here's what you should do first, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple still has it
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is that "special" something about an iPhone? I give you the lowdown, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Why you hate your voice
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think you sound bad? I tell you the scientific reason behind that, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The nightmare surrounding America's F-35 fighter jet
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was our new stealth fighter hacked? Here's what we know, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the best runners are ditching their GPS heart monitor watches
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you run with one? Here's why you might want to take it off, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Meta and Google train their AI
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your online chats might be teaching AI? Here's the scoop, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wyze cam security breach
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Own a Wyze security cam? Here's a story you'll want to hear, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI predicts your death
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can new tech accurately predict your death within a 5 to 90 day window? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
The unspoken rules of email
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you tell if your buddy’s in a bad mood based off their email greeting? Here's why you can, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
VHS movies are big sellers for big bucks
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have a pile of old VHS tapes in your closet? Here's how to see if you have a valuable one, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Feeling burnt out? Take a look at your mouse
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a tool better than a heart rate tracker for monitoring your stress. Here's the scoop, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Should you buy the iPhone 15?
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple rolled out its new iPhone. Here’s how to decide if you should get it, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
The hidden list that tells you what apps are listening
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are your apps listening to everything you say? I show you how to check, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Meta's reputation
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can find some gross stuff on FB Marketplace. Is Meta doing anything about it? I give you the scoop, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choi...
How to see your competitor’s website traffic
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to track how others are reaching the top rankings? Find out about this cool website, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Best new iPhone 15 feature
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Didn't hear all the news from the big Apple event? Here's one feature you don't want to miss, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Don't leave your kid in a hot car (seriously)
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Need a way not to forget? Get my tips in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple's 4 new iPhones share the stage with the new Apple watch
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happened at Apple's annual iPhone launch? I'll give you the lowdown, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Share your phone's screen on your TV easily
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to show off those great photos and videos so everyone can see? Here's how in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
China vs new major lithium discovery in the USA
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
America is on the verge of a game-changing discovery. Here's the scoop, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The trial of the century begins today
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did Google become the world's top search engine? Here's why the answer might be surprising, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
The right time to give your kid a phone
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your child responsible enough? I give you my trusted advice, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a list of what Apple is tracking about you
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Use any Apple product? Here's what you need to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How your car tracks your sex life
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you being watched on your drive? Here's the bad news if you own any vehicle, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
This is the safest airplane seat
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nervous about heading on a flight? This tip will make you feel more at ease, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Yet another way that Google tracks your every move
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The company is looking at you in a surprising way. Here's the scoop, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Save important texts forever
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your phone is filled with treasured memories. Here's how to back them up, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
How America became dependent on Elon Musk
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves to hate on him. Here's why we've started relying on him and his whims, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Must-do tips for your next mechanic visit
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what's really going on at the mechanic's shop? I have a story you don't want to miss, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Internet usage and dementia
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does internet use in older adults cause dementia? In this one-minute podcast, I tell you why the opposite might be true. Learn more about your ad ch...
Viral trick to know who's behind an unknown number
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever received a text message from a number you don’t recognize? I've got a trick you need to use, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices....
The rules of using chat boxes
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to use ChatGPT wisely? Here are the essential tips and pitfalls to avoid, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
How your Wi-Fi can help in an emergency
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have any service? Here's how your Wi-Fi can come in handy, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NYPD Labor Day party drones
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are police drones hovering over your backyard party a violation of your privacy? Here's my take, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Defeat AI on your job hunt
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are bots looking over your resume? Here's how to take power of your job search, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Robotaxi activists
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of folks in San Fran aren't big fans of self-driving cars. Here's how they're putting the brakes on them, all in one minute. Learn more about you...
Can Siri help you perform CPR?
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We rely on voice assistants for a lot of things. But here's why you should think twice about that, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Making LinkedIn personal
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sharing too much personal information on the platform? Here's what you need to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
AI tricks are growing
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cybercrime costs are expected to hit 8 trillion dollars this year. Here's how you can fight back, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
The iPhone 15 is 12 days away
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are all the rumors? I'll give you the scoop, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The truth about doorbell cams
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think your cams are for your use only? Here's why you should think again, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
When LinkedIn users get personal
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you observed the behavior of some users on the platform? I've got the inside scoop, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Navigating an Airbnb nightmare
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if an Airbnb host threatened you? I have the story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deepfake social media scams are here
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
See a celeb pushing a product on social media? Here's why you should hold onto your checkbook, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Screens are causing eye problems
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is screen time changing the way we see? What the latest research says and how you can protect your family, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad c...
The shine wears off AI and ChatGPT
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI's writing style all that good? Here's why it's losing its luster, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
How to call 911 from a locked phone
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ahold of a locked phone in an emergency? Here's what to do, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How YouTube creators use your loved one's death for their own profit and gain
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new viral trend impacting grieving families. I tell you what YouTube is — or isn't — doing about it, in 60 seconds. Learn more about y...
Musk stops policing misinformation
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Elon's latest move on social media a win for free speech? Here are the details, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Shocking dating app stories
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for love online? I'll tell you why you need to be cautious, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tech items to put in your emergency kit
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your devices can save your life. Here's what you should toss in your first aid kit, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
The dangers of selling online
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Selling on FB Marketplace, OfferUp, or Craigslist? I'll tell you the risks, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
5 clues your phone is tapped
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your cell acting funky? Here's why that could be a sign you're being digitally spied on, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
With Airbnb, it's not just the cameras you have to worry about
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like someone's watching you? I've got a story that'll give you the creeps, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Make a secret emoji emergency code
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wish you had a secret button to press when you're in trouble? I'll tell you how emojis can be that, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Zoom says that managing employees remotely is really hard
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with the return-to-office decision? Here's what Zoom's CEO has to say, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
What to do if you're trapped in your Tesla
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can't find a way out? Here's what you need to know, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Atari hopes to ride a wave of nostalgia
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of retro video games? I share all the details about the resurgence of a legendary console, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad cho...
Celebrate National Cinema Day with $4 tickets
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Miss out on Barbie or Oppenheimer? Here's your chance to watch them for cheap, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Millennium parents would be lost raising kids without their smartphones
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are smartphones replacing parental instincts? Here's why parents are relying on their devices, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
You're paying too much for subscriptions
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want a way to keep track of them? I give you the scoop, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reality check: Where is the Twitter killer Threads?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What became of the platform that boasted ten million sign-ups in mere hours? The full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Why your Wi-Fi stinks – and how to fix it
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember the last time you updated your router? Here's why you should, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Why everyone is using closed captioning
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to hear dialogue while streaming movies and shows? Listen to my one-minute podcast to uncover the surprising reason why. Learn more about...
See your phone's battery power
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Notice how your phone doesn't seem to hold a charge like it once did? I'll tell you why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Warning fake AI malware on social media
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Flashy AI ads tempting you to click? Learn why you should think twice in my one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Top YouTube channels for cats & dogs when you're away
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pet chaos at home? Discover a fun way to keep them entertained while you're away, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
The streaming secret
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional TV or streaming — which do you think is winning? I have the surprising answer in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choic...
Drop a pin to send your location to anyone
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lost on the beach and can't find your friends? Discover how your smartphone can guide you back with my simple trick, in 60 seconds. Learn more about...
Shocker ChatGPT is Liberal
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI shaping your political views? I have the lowdown, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop your Smart TV from tracking you
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like your Smart TV is tracking your every move? Here's how to stop it, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Teachers smart changes for cheaters
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some students are using ChatGPT to cheat. In this one-minute podcast, hear what educators are doing to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
How to track planes in the skies
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what's hovering above you? Check out these apps in my one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Radio remains the most listened to audio source in America
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are AM and FM radio still king in the U.S.? Find out why lawmakers want them in every car, in just 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Support victims of Hawaii's fires - without getting scammed
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to help Hawaii's fire victims without getting scammed? Here are some legitimate places to donate to, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad...
Journalistic Integrity vs AI
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI innovation or theft? Hear why some are taking a stand against it, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
What we can expect from iPhone 15
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What feature are you most looking forward to? I'll tell you all about what's coming in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Why, even today, we cannot count on our cellular phones
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are cellular networks ready for disasters? I share the shocking truth in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
How to get a student discount on Apple products
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a student? Let me tell you how you can snag some awesome deals on Apple products, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Cord cutting cut deeper than anyone expected
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of paying an arm and a leg for satellite or cable? Find out why some folks are cutting the cord, all in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad cho...
Clues you're talking to a romance scammer
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know that guy or gal you're talking to online is the real deal? I've got some tips for you, all in one minute. Learn more about your ad cho...
San Francisco's robotaxi problem
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone's on board with self-driving cabs. Want to know what folks are doing to stop it? Here's the scoop in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad...