Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

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...

What a typo can cost you

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever made a typo? Sure, you have. Here's why they can cause some big problems, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Concerns about AI taking over your job

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your career at risk? Here's why you can ease your worries a little, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steps to send a fax without a fax machine

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, sometimes you still need to make a fax. Here's how you can online, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

The world's psychics never saw this coming

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe in clairvoyants? Here's why their jobs might be taken over by "fortune telling" AI, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Say it in 8 seconds or don't say it at all

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The modern attention span is now comparable to that of a goldfish. Here's what that means for your work, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choic...

How to hide your phone number from marketers

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a bunch of spammy calls and texts? I've got a trick to put that to rest, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Remove your personal info from Google

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if the wrong person gets hold of your details? Here's how the search engine giant is enhancing your security, in one minute. Learn more about you...

The TikTok ageism comedy-irony

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do baby boomers really feel about TikTok? Let's break it down, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't sleep next to your phone - it could explode

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It makes sense to charge your phone while you snooze. But here's the reason it's dangerous, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Lithium-ion battery replacements are coming

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows that these kinds of batteries are unpredictable. Here's why a fix is on the way, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

What you're giving away in your home listing

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Selling your home? Here's what you need to look out for before putting it online, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Trade in your iPhone 8 and iPhone X now

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When is it time to upgrade your phone? I'll tell you why you should right now, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Rent a pool to swim in this summer vacay

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a spot to chill and grill? Here's why some are renting out their backyards, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Car thieves' newest trick

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new way to see if expensive tech is being stored in your vehicle. I have the scoop, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The mystery behind how many steps you take

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you check your steps today? Here's how your phone knows how far you go, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Your Chromebook has an expiration date

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your Chromebook has a "best by" date. Here's why you can't do anything about it, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Gen Z's new phone obsession is not an iPhone

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Gen Z ditching smartphones? Get the surprising answer in just 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChatGPT's lying problem

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you trust everything the chatbot says? Here's why you need to fact check it, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

How to report a UFO online

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen something ... otherworldly in the skies? Here's how you can report it, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

White font secret to beating AI

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to increase your chances of getting noticed by AI systems during job applications? Here's why a little white font goes a long way, in 60 seconds....

Smart way to snag a fully booked campsite

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Planning to take a spontaneous trip to the great outdoors? I've got a method for securing high-demand campsites on the fly, in one minute.  Learn mor...

3 ways thieves are stealing expensive phones

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you often chatting with friendly strangers when you're out and about? Here's why you need to stay cautious, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your...

Opt out of unsolicited credit card mail

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mailbox overflowing with unsolicited credit card and insurance offers? I've got a way you can stop them, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad cho...

Biofire gun

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After years of false starts, the first smart gun is here. The question is, will anyone buy it? I have the lowdown in this one-minute podcast.  Learn ...

Turn your car into your next side-hustle

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your car just sitting idle in your driveway? Find out why it should be your next income stream  — in 60 seconds Learn more about your ad choices...

Hidden cams in AirBnb rentals

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caught on camera during an intimate moment in an Airbnb? Hear a Texas couple's alarming tale in my one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choice...

iOS 17 is coming this fall - here's what to expect

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's latest update lands this fall. Get the scoop on its thrilling features, in 60 seconds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

The worthless product scam from Amazon merchants

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine receiving thousands of packages from Amazon that you didn't even order. In this one-minute podcast, I'll share how this exact scenario unfolde...

Your phone's voice commands for emergencies

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can't dial 911 manually? Here are a few ways to get help using only your voice, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

The Barbie scam

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Obsessed with the Barbie movie? Here's how scammers are using that to their advantage, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Dangerous: teens turn to social media for medical advice

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you use social media and Google to diagnose your health symptoms? Here's why it's a big problem for teens, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your a...

Apps to track UV exposure

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re chilling out at the pool or having those family cookouts, you need to protect your skin. Here's how you can, in 60 seconds.  Learn more...

Catalogue your family's heirlooms digitally

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All your cherished artifacts hold stories worth preserving for future generations. Here's how you can catalogue them, in 60 seconds. Learn more about ...

Netflix tries to bust the writer's strike

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The streaming titan just announced a job vacancy that's turning every head in Hollywood. The full scoop, in just 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad ...

Get a temporary email address without making a new account

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drowning in spam? Learn this technique to catapult those pesky emails straight to the trash can, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Netflix hits the jackpot and proves its value

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Was Netflix's decision to cut off unauthorized account users a smart business move? I have the scoop, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choice...

Use your phone one-handed

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your hand cramping while trying to use it? Here's a tip on how to use your phone more easily, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The Twitter killer stumbles

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meta's Threads isn't doing too hot. Here are all the details, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always know which side your car's gas tank is on

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Forget which side your gas tank is on? I've got a way for you to always know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

The coming global ID System

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

OpenAI founder Sam Altman has plans for a worldwide ID system. I have the scoop, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Remove a background of a photo fast

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't it frustrating when a random object spoils your ideal snapshot? In this one-minute podcast, I'll share some smartphone tools to rectify that in ...

Is Your Boss Spying on You?

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The bigger the company, the greater the chance. Here's what you need to know, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...