Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

The best times to post on Instagram

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be a top influencer? It's not all glitz and glam. Discover the real work behind becoming a popular influencer, in one minute.  Learn more abo...

Get crystal clear conversations on your iPhone

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can't hear every word on the other end of the line? iPhone owners, I've got a new feature you'll love in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about y...

PC sales are plummeting

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's behind the big decline? I tell you why it's not just a big price tag, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Set up your smartphone to save your life

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you at risk for an emergency? Here's a way to prepare, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another black eye for Tesla

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think your Tesla car footage is private? Think again. I've got the scoop in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Does your phone have a virus?

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your phone a cyber crook's target? Easy answer: Yes. I show you what you can do to protect yourself, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choi...

The real world hits entitled and coddled Silicon Valley employees

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it the end of perks for the workers of Silicon Valley? Here's my take, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Identify birds with the help of AI

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know what birds are chirping in your garden? Bird watchers, I have some great apps for you in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about your ad...

Temu shocker for shoppers

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Americans flock to download Temu, a China-based shopping app. In a one-minute podcast, I'll explain why you must delete it ASAP. Learn more about your...

Lost in a crowd? Share your exact location in Google Maps

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't panic, you can send your GPS coordinates in a text. I share how in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

The first ChatGPT slander lawsuit

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the AI chatbot gets the facts wrong? I share the legal consequences, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

3 ways to pay less for Amazon Prime

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 The yearly cost for Amazon Prime is $139. In this one-minute podcast, I show you how to lower that price tag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

ChatGPT issues its own list of jobs that it says it can do better than humans

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will ChatGPT take your work away? Here's my take, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send big files online without the hassle

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to share stunning visuals, graphics, and videos over email? I've got an easier way in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad cho...

The dangers of using ChatGPT to look up your medical symptoms

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can the AI chatbot give you an accurate diagnosis? I give you the scoop, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

How to get photos of your home off Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You sold your house, but why are pics of it still up on listing sites? In this one-minute podcast, I'll tell you why this is a privacy no-go. Learn mo...

Your cellphone at 50

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no doubt cellphones have changed us. But for good or bad? My answer in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Your phone is dirtier than a toilet seat

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When's the last time you gave it a good wipe down? I give you the gross details, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Are the "golden years" of podcasts over?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NPR just cancelled a podcast thought to be untouchable. What's next for others? Here's my take in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

5 photos to land a first date online

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to stand out on your dating profile? Get some great tips in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Gen Z's new phone obsession is not an iPhone

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Gen Z ditching smartphones for 'dumb' phones? Get the surprising answer in just 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Going out? Don't use a passcode

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Make a new friend at the bar? Watch your phone. I explain why in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

The trouble with solar

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why haven't rooftops look the same despite the push for solar? Find out in my one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

What to do with old phones

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Got dusty tech in your drawers? Don't toss it in the trash! In one minute, find out why you should recycle those gadgets instead. Learn more about you...

The Death of the Metaverse

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much did Mark Zuckerberg bet on it? Let's just say, it's enough to make a grown man cry.  I spill the numbers in this 60-second podcast. Learn mo...

Download your TikTok videos before the ban

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a fact: TikTok's impact is undeniable. Here's how to download your TikTok videos before it's too late, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad ch...

Where is the promise to bring us together?

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does social media do more harm than good? The Nashville shooting reveals a lack of empathy online, and I'll delve into why in this one-minute podcast....

Don't place your WiFi router in this room

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slow Internet? Your router might be in the wrong spot. Here are some factors to consider, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Secret online advertisers do not want you to know

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to opt-out of online tracking and take back your privacy? I share the secret in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

I'm concerned about the election

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will deepfakes sway the next Presidential election? Get my take in this 60-second podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Who is really behind ChatGPT and its owner OpenAI?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT: You use it, but who's behind it? Find out in just one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Easiest way to see if a site has malware

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Click a suspicious link? Protect yourself with this quick trick, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of electric vehicles through the year 2050

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feel pressure to buy an EV? Here's why you don't need to just yet, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why your brand new password is weaker than ever

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Changing an out-of-date password? In one minute, I'll explain why your new one might end up weaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

A gentle reminder for internet influencers

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pushing a product online? In just one minute, discover why disclosing if you're being paid is a must. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

3 free police scanner apps

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to stay up-to-date what's going down in your neighborhood? I have the best police scanner apps for your phone, in one minute.  Learn more about ...

Chat AI legal showdown coming

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Consider this - everything that ChatGPT knows comes from the work of others. Here's why that's a big deal, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad c...

5 signs a hidden GPS tracker on your car

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you hearing strange sounds from your car's wheel well? In just 60 seconds, I'll reveal the telltale signs of a hidden tracker in your vehicle. Lea...

Why yesterday's TikTok hearing was a disservice to all Americans

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is TikTok solely responsible for sending your data back to China? Get the answer in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Get paid for online jury duty

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get a thrill when you get a jury summons in the mail? I have a great side hustle for you in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad...

Never say "hello"

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a call from an unknown caller? In just 60 seconds, I'll tell you why you should never greet them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Make sure Alexa isn't keeping recordings of you

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your Amazon Echo always listening? Listen to this one-minute episode for my privacy protection strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Ghost jobs & dishonest employees

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You found the perfect job listing, but is it fake? Here's the deal, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't make this rental car mistake

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you connect your smartphone to rental cars? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few consequences you didn't know about. Learn more about your a...

With TikTok, Biden & company misses the big picture

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The US is inching closer to banning TikTok. But does that stop China from listening in? I have the scoop, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad ch...

3 resume mistakes to avoid

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the hunt for a new job? Avoid these big CV blunders, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What you need to know about pantry porn

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Show off your pantry on TikTok? One Loyola professor says that's racist. Get the details in this 60-second podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices...

5 signs of a hacked webcam

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your webcam light on? That's one clue a creep's watching in. I share more signs, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

How AI is coming to email, online meetings and word processing

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI ready to take on mundane work tasks? I have the scoop, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skip the life story, jump straight to the recipe

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of recipe sites with long-winded stories? Get the ingredients and instructions only with my tricks, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad ch...

Have a DJI drone? Beware of this security flaw

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DJI radio commands are not encrypted. Drone pilots, here's what that means for your privacy in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choic...

3 travel journal apps for adventurers

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About to hit the road on a crazy journey? Here are some great apps to help you store every memory, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

TikTok's chilling threat to America

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok's only option to remain in the US? Split from China or risk a ban. I have the details in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choi...

4 free alternatives to Microsoft Word

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a word processor? In this one-minute podcast, I'll share four free programs that can get you writing in no time. Learn more about your ad ...

AI Legal advisor is sued for practicing law without a license

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, ChatGPT can pass the bar - but is it ready to be a lawyer? I tell you why not, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Check for dead remote batteries with your smartphone

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suspect that your TV remote batteries might be running low? I have a quick trick, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

GPT-4 needs a lot more

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest incarnation of ChatGPT is here. Should you trust it? In this one-minute podcast, I give my take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

3 signs your printer is hacked

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you secured every gadget in your workspace? Here's how cybercriminals can take advantage of your printer, in just 60 seconds. Learn more about yo...

Orwellian and creepy - Chinese facial recognition systems in stores

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are stores watching you while you shop for groceries? In one minute, I share how they're cracking down on crime by tracking your face. Learn more abou...

How to get real college credits on YouTube

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a quick way to jumpstart your college education? I'll tell you why YouTube might just be the answer you've been searching for, in one minu...

Tax dollars wasted on broadband services

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why waste taxpayer dollars on cable when satellite's available? Here's my take on why it's time to switch, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad c...

Stop giving your phone's address book to apps

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your friend's personal info yours to share? The answer is no. In this 60-second podcast, I'll give you the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices....

Why the world still uses floppy disks

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not, the floppy disk industry is still kicking! But why? Let me tell you in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Is it OK to put your laptop in the fridge to cool it down?

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your laptop heating up faster than a hot potato? You need to cool it down. Here's how in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choice...

Ring Doorbell's nasty legal loophole

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who really owns the rights to your Ring Doorbell camera footage? Spoiler alert: it might not be you. In this one-minute podcast, I'll fill you in.  L...

The real price of a cheap TV

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's TVs aren't very expensive. There's a reason why: you pay with your privacy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AI chatbox problem

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI ready to take over jobs? Not quite yet. In this one-minute podcast, I'll share the reasons why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

How to save big bucks on your Internet plan

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you paying more than you need on your Internet bill? Here's how to get the price down, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

The latest on banning TikTok

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is time almost up for the app? Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remove personal search results on Google

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Got something online that you don't want the whole world to see? Here's what to do, in 60 seconds.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

AI update: Which jobs are most at risk?

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Worried that ChatGPT will take over your job? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out if you need to watch out.  Learn more about your ad choic...

Best day to book online for cheapest flights

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the hunt for the best trip price? Here's the best time to buy, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The move to (finally) ban TikTok is underway

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for a nationwide TikTok ban? Here's what's going down, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 signs you need a new phone

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phone acting up? In this one-minute podcast, I tell you why it could be time for a new one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Florida legislature's attempt to silence bloggers

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can a proposed Florida bill mandating state registration for bloggers pass constitutional scrutiny? In one minute, I'll break it down.  Learn more ab...

The secret map tracking where you go

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know your phone keeps a log of everywhere you've been? Here's how to find it, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Real reason Americans don't buy self driving cars

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you really trust autopilot mode? Here's my take, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 free alternatives to Photoshop

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can't afford a fancy photo editing program right now? I have 3 great alternatives, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

How you're being pressured to overtip

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feel the guilt to tip more at the register? Here's what's happening, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tour museums online for free

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Always want to go to the Louvre in Paris? I have a way for you to check it out, in 60 secs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

China's attempt to make TikTok look legit

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do TikTok's new policies outweigh the fact that the company spied on U.S. users? In this one-minute podcast, I share the details. Learn more about you...

Google tool for searching anything online

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can't find what you want to buy online? I share a tool that makes it easier, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Ford has a better idea for its EVs

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Falling behind on car payments? Ford wants to repossess your vehicle without you. Here's my take, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Effortlessly share grocery lists for events

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Often forget what you need at the store? I've got a few ways to make shopping easy, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

The Chinese communist government issues a personal warning to Elon Musk

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why does China care if Elon Musk shares a Covid-19 lab leak story? Here's what you should know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Why consumers are growing impatient and unhappy with EVs

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The real problem with the electric cars? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 phone tips to keep elderly family members secure

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that phone scams disproportionately target older adults? Protect them with these tips, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

You have too many tabs open

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you taken a look at your browser lately? It's cluttered with tabs. I'll show you how to organize them in this one-minute podcast. Learn more abo...

Can you really trust ChatGPT?

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you let your AI make split second military or law enforcement decisions? Here's why you shouldn't, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choi...

Don't forget to update Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the components inside devices need updates? Here's how to do it, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

ChatGPT: Teachers, don't be late again

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it cheating if a student uses ChatGPT to create a completely unique essay? I have the answer, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

How to find a long lost relative online

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you lost touch with family members? I have a few tips on how to find them again, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Refusing to come back to work

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is return to office looming for remote workers? Amazon and Disney workers aren't liking that idea one bit. Here are the details, in 60 seconds. Learn...

Play chess with friends in iMessage

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get all your friends in on the chess craze? I'll tell you how, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...

Most and least popular subscription services

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What apps are you willing to pay for? I'll tell you, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about y...

Instagram tricks for small businesses

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many people on Instagram use it to shop? I'll tell you the answer in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

The cost of using the internet goes up

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will all basic social media features go from free to costing a fee? Here's why the outlook isn't great, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choic...

Should I let my phone die every day?

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How low should you go with your phone's battery? Discover the surprising truth, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Microsoft's new $10 billion insulting, threatening Bing AI chatbot

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your favorite AI chatbot plotting against you? If it's Bing AI, definitely. I cover the details in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Stop smart devices from eavesdropping

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your Amazon Echo, Google Home or Apple HomePod always listening? I've got the scary answer in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad ch...