Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
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...
Set up your phone's Medical ID now
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major winter storm is here, but setting up your phone's Medical ID takes five minutes and allows first responders to access critical health informat...
Apple's embarrassing AI blunder
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After missing the AI revolution and failing with Siri, Apple has been forced to strike a humiliating, multi-year deal with Google to use Gemini on all...
Redecorate with AI
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of a weekend home glow-up? Try the couch. Try the color. Try the lamp. Fall in love before you buy. Here's how. Learn more about your ad cho...
730 days
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stop and think for a moment. How has AI changed your life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to set up location based reminders
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Use your phone's GPS superpower to remember tasks like taking out the trash right when you arrive or leave home. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
The Wi-Fi 7 scam
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The newest scam hitting America isn't coming from Russia or China. This one's homegrown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Price check anything with Google Lens
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure if that item is the best bang for your buck? Here’s how to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Magnificent 7 shrinks to 4
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street’s most exclusive club just cut its membership. Here's the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The lost art of boredom
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Science shows that letting your mind wander is the key to problem-solving. Here is how to reclaim your focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
GM takes over your dashboard
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
General Motors want to take over your dashboard screen. They will control the data and all that you’ll hear and see. Here's the scoop. Learn more a...
Automate your emails
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You are wasting hours every week typing out the same answers over and over again. Try this trick to give your hands a break. Learn more about your ad...
Is that big screen a deal?
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Find a 75-inch 4K TV for a crazy low price like $300? Watch out. If you aren't paying with money, you're paying in other ways. Learn more about your a...
Use AI to negotiate
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a dispute, you either win or lose. Here's how AI can help you win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
China's 200,000 mega-satellite constellation
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You think you've heard it all? Think again. China's latest move in the global security game is about to blow the lid off the international playground....
Block most scam texts
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You get a barrage of them every week. No fun. Stop them with this secret setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the AI drive-thru
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don't count on getting extra fries. McDonald's weighs the bag before you get it with AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Is someone recording you with smart glasses?
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Smart glasses with hidden cameras are everywhere now and spotting when you're being recorded is harder than you think. The telltale signs are easy to ...
Stop whining about AI pop stars
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sienna Rose is racking up millions of streams by mimicking the hits. The industry is crying foul, but the real lesson here? AI can copy a style, but i...
The Truman Show scam
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the movie? Jim Carrey's living his whole life on camera and has no idea. There's a scam that works the same way. Learn more about your ad ch...
The kingdom that never was
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest: you aren’t using the Metaverse, and neither is anyone else. So, why does this failure still command headlines? Learn more about y...
The AI cure for writer's block
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Staring at a blank screen? Stop typing and start talking. Here's how to turn a voice memo into a polished doc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
State of Virginia limits social media
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety, depression, and hostility. The data is clear on what social media does to kids. Here's my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ...
You're bleeding money
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The average person spends more than $200 a month on subscriptions, often underestimating the cost by 40%. That amounts to thousands of dollars annuall...
Worst degrees in the AI age
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Landing a gig is tough, but in these industries? It's brutal. Here is where the job market is hurting the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Pegasus spyware hacked Bezos
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If $200 billion and a security team couldn't stop it, what chance do you have? I reveal the warning signs this nightmare spyware is on your phone. Lea...
ChatGPT wants your health data
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The world's biggest AI now wants your medical records, fitness data, and health apps all in one place. But with zero laws protecting it, I explain why...
Three Apple Watch tricks you don't know
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It can do way more than count steps. I reveal secret features that'll make you wonder how you ever lived without them. Learn more about your ad choice...
CES tech that'll flop
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every January, Vegas unveils the next big thing. Most tank. I cover this year's soon-to-be failures, from creepy AI assistants to a musical lollipop. ...
The smoky car scam
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Selling on Craigslist? A buyer brings a mechanic buddy to check your engine. What happens next will shock you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Oura Ring is having a moment
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Put it on your finger and see your health data? I explain the hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guide to NotebookLM
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t have time to read that 40-page report? Turn that dry PDF into an engaging podcast. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Smart glasses make a comeback
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They have gone from a “fashion don’t” to a “fashion do.” I explain why these shades are finally cool in this quick update. Learn more about ...
How to set up your digital legacy
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family access your digital life? What you need to know in this short podcast. Learn more about your...
The year AI comes to you
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now is the time it stops being something you visit and starts being something that is baked in to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Where to get your free TV
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cut the costs, not the entertainment. Stop overpaying for multiple subscriptions and start watching your favorite shows for zilch right now. Learn mo...
End of the road for lithium-ion batteries
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbye fire risks, hello 500-mile range. How the shift to solid-state batteries in 2026 will revolutionize the way we power our devices and cars. Lea...
You opted in without knowing
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Tech is silently using your chats and posts to train their AI. I’ll walk you through the exact settings to change in under 60 seconds. Listen no...
Say hello to your own personal bot
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been saying it for years: Big Tech missed the boat on robots. But in 2026, they are finally catching up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Your new AI handyman
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Confused by the tangle of cables that came with your new tech? Here is how to put a master technician in your pocket using your phone's camera. Learn ...
Ready for the iPhone fold?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
All industry insiders agree: This is the year for the long-rumored, foldable iPhone. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Understand lab results with AI
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Staring at a lab report that looks like alphabet soup? Don't panic. Here is how AI can translate that scary medical jargon into plain English. Learn m...
More bars in more places
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget cell towers. This is the year massive satellite constellations go fully operational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
How to set up an iPad for your child
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A shiny new iPad is the ultimate gift, but if you don't set it up right, it’s a ticking time bomb for your wallet and your child's safety. Learn mor...
Top tech gifts of Christmas 2025
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what everyone else got for Christmas? The sales data just dropped, revealing the specific gadgets that dominated the holidays. Learn more ab...
Turn family stories into a printed book
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We assume we have more time to ask the big questions, until we don’t. Here is the most meaningful thing you will do with your smartphone this year. ...
AI vs. your boss: Who wins?
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CEOs used to hide layoffs. Now, they are openly gutting middle management as proof they are all-in on AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
You waste $200 on apps
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s start off the new year by finding some missing cash. This time on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My 2026 predictions
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2025 was the year we talked about AI until we were blue in the face. Now, here’s what’s in store for 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
The secret Uber safety hack
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before you ride tonight, take ten seconds to guarantee you get home safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kim's 2026 tech resolutions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time for a password purge? Here is your guide to saving money and securing your data in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Agentic AI: What to know
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025: You worked with AI. 2026: AI works for you. Here's the scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Monster TVs are here
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Samsung’s budget-friendly giants to Hisense’s $100,000 video walls, here is why you no longer need a projector to go big. Learn more about yo...
The instant vacation hack
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's give your vacay plans an instant vibe check with AI. Hear how in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
‘Career scramble’ is the new catchphrase
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re sitting down to write a five-year plan for 2026, do yourself a favor: Stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you take your pill today?
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You see the bottle. You think you took it, but you aren't sure. Guessing wrong can land you in the ER. Here is how to stop the guesswork and guarantee...
You pay 22% more to watch less
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You have streaming, YouTube, and more to figure out what you want to watch. But did you really watch anything? The scoop in this short podcast. Learn...
$100 billion lost to return fraud
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retailers are using AI to fight back. Unfortunately, those bots often flag you as the scammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
NASA made a huge shift
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The race for "Space Superiority" just accelerated. The new plan? Boots on the Moon by 2028 and a nuclear reactor running up there by 2030. Here is how...
Gemini's amazing digital twin trick
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stop returns. Google Gemini now lets you use a "digital twin" to virtually try on clothes before buying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
DJI drones are banned
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you fly a drone for fun or for a living, pay attention. The U.S. has officially pulled the plug on new sales of Chinese drones and drone parts. Lea...
New tech under the tree? Secure it
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From smart fridges to new laptops, your gifts are likely outdated and exposed. Here's the scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choice...
It's just one day a year
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a season often defined by the latest gadgets and glowing screens, this is a gentle reminder of the one gift that can’t be bought. Learn more abou...
Get live Santa updates
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sleigh has left the North Pole! If you’re wondering where in the world Santa is right now, check out this live map to spot him. Learn more abo...
Last-minute gift card scam
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Running out for a forgotten gift? Watch out. A sophisticated scam is afoot that could empty your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Tricks for a cheap airport Uber
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve spent thousands on your trip. The last thing you want are sky high fares. Here’s how to get ahead of the surge pricing. Learn more about yo...
Surprise results from DNA kits
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you get a DNA kit as a gift this Christmas, let me give you a quick heads-up. DNA tests aren’t always just about fun facts like where your ancest...
How to talk to a human, not AI
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck talking to a customer service bot? Here’s the tips to outsmart it and avoid those endless loops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
How to spot fake product reviews
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is that really a 5-star item or junk? You can’t always trust what you see while line shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Find the best seat for your flight
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No one likes sitting in the middle seat. You can get around it! Here’s my tip to make you feel like you’re flying first class. Learn more about y...
Three clear signs of AI writing
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI might have a good poker face, but it still has its tells. Here’s how to spot the subtle signs that you’re reading something written by an algor...
Google Maps saves your parking spot
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You waste 17 hours a year looking for your car. Find out how Google Maps can get that time back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Your new TV is spying
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a new flat screen for the holidays? Remember the price you pay for it isn’t how manufacturers make most of their money. Learn more about yo...
The spy in your rental car
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before you plug your phone into a rental car to use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, stop and look at the screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
The biggest scam this Christmas
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With six days till Christmas, the rush is on. Not only for you and me, but for online scammers too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Your Christmas tree sucks up your Wi-Fi
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something big, green and bushy is in the way of fast internet. Here's how to make it fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Another ChatGPT danger
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wrongful-death lawsuits against Open A-I, the owners of ChatGPT, have been piling up. Here's the scoop in my short podcast. Learn more about your ad c...
Skip airport lines for free
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
122 million people are traveling this season. Beat the chaos by booking your TSA appointment ahead of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
The $200k government tech job
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Tech might be slowing down, but Uncle Sam is staffing up. I break down the new Tech Force program hiring recent grads. Learn more about your ad c...
No, Johnny Depp doesn't need a loan
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the truth behind the viral scam using your favorite star to target your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Behind the AI podcast boom
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s what’s behind a brand new podcasting company that generates 4,000 podcasts every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Deepfake kidnapping scams: What to know
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't fall for this terrible new scheme. Here's your best defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The AI war is on
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The free-for-all is over. Disney has officially partnered with OpenAI and is suing Google for billions over copyright infringement. Learn more about y...
Scan the potluck with AI
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people never lose that one pound of holiday weight. Kim shares a simple strategy to stop it before it starts. Learn more about your ad choices...
Google’s 2025 Year in Search: Elon, eggs, and AI
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What was the world obsessed with this year? Google pulled back the curtain on our search habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Hide your Amazon ordering history
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You think you’re slick hiding gifts in the trunk of the car? Please. The modern snoop is high tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Time's 'Person of the Year' is dumb
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time honors the architects of AI with a cover photo that proves the magazine has no idea how to actually use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Is your tech expired?
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just like milk or eggs, your devices can go bad. Here's how to tell in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Oxford's word of the Year 2025 is 'rage bait'
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scroll. Get mad. Leave a comment. Repeat. If you’ve ever felt manipulated into arguing with a stranger online, you’ve fallen for the trap. Learn ...
Airline codes you'll never want to see
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't leave for the airport without looking for two specific codes that could signal a security nightmare or an involuntarily bumped seat. Learn more ...
Australia bans social media for children
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The end of anxiety? Why Australia's social media ban might not work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to give crypto for Christmas
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Socks and sweaters are out. This year, the kids want crypto. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RIP, the billable hour
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The days of paying $500 an hour for a lawyer to read an email are over. Here is how AI is forcing firms to pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Trick to a cheap Uber or Lyft
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overpaying for your ride home? Probably. Here's how to beat the ride share apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Laptop prices are about to jump
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting to buy one? It could cost you $200. Hear why tech prices are about to leap and why buying now is your best move. Learn more about your ad choi...
Spot AI images using Google’s new tool
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SynthID hides an invisible watermark in AI images to help you verify reality. Here's how to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Rating the current crop of AIs
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google's Gemini 3 edges out the competition for everyday tasks, but remember: AI is an intern, not the editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Set up your Christmas with some smart tech
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Santa’s hard at work making toys for all the good girls and boys, you can amp up the holiday fun with smart lighting tech. Learn more about y...
Tech gifts to avoid this year
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From AI-equipped weights to smart pet trackers, these gadgets require a sneaky monthly fee to keep them functioning. Learn more about your ad choices....
Get rid of AI slop
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI slop clogging your feeds? Here's how to quickly filter out AI-generated content from your TikTok and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices...