Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Amazon Prime Day sales give away this secret

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How is the economy doing? Just look at Amazon Prime Day sales. Here's what you need to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Watch for this TSA scam

13 Oct 2022

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Heading to the airport soon? Be on the lookout for computer thieves. In one minute, here's how this scam works — and what you can do. Learn more ab...

Amazon selling suicide kits

13 Oct 2022

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Did Amazon help two teen girls kill themselves? That's what a new lawsuit claims. Listen to this one-minute podcast for the full story. Learn more ab...

Hide your phone number, email and friends list on Facebook

12 Oct 2022

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Want to prevent Facebook drama with your friends or family? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a secret way to take back your privacy. Learn more ...

Here's what happens when you unsend a text

12 Oct 2022

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Do you own an iPhone 8 or a newer model? You can now unsend text messages. Here's what that means, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Online jury members make good money

11 Oct 2022

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Want to make money online? If you like real crime stories, check out these online juror jobs. Here's how much you could make, in 60 seconds. Learn mo...

Apple making a major change in charging

11 Oct 2022

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Are you ready for Apple to change the iPhone's charging port yet again? Here's what to expect, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Upload vs. download speeds

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to speed up your home internet? Listen to this one-minute podcast for two tests you should run right away. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Meta is melting down

10 Oct 2022

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Do you feel like you're seeing more advertisements on Instagram? It's not your imagination. Here's why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choic...

Improve your TV's sound

09 Oct 2022

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You don't have to buy a fancy audio system to improve your TV's sound quality. Just use your Amazon Echo with this one-minute trick. Learn more about...

TikTok GenZers getting into trouble

09 Oct 2022

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Social media users are getting into big legal trouble. Here's why financial advice on TikTok is to blame, in one minute. Learn more about your ad cho...

Wireless vs. wired charging: Which one is better?

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering if wireless charging is better than wired charging? Listen to this one-minute podcast for some insider tech tips you need to know. ...

The shocking reason why short-sightedness is growing

08 Oct 2022

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Did you know that short-sightedness is on the rise all across the world? Here's why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Tech that is truly saving lives

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine falling off the top of a 20-foot-tall grain bin. After you crash into the Earth, you can't move at all. This is a true story. Here's how tech ...

Chargers and cord frustration will be over soon

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have many different kinds of cords and chargers lying around? It can be hard to find what you need right away. Listen to this one-minute podcas...

If you're cheating, you have to know this about iOS 16

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think your deleted text messages are gone for good? Here's why you're dead wrong, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

What the NEW Twitter will look like

06 Oct 2022

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Not sure what Twitter will look like once Elon Musk is in charge? In 60 seconds, these are the biggest changes to prepare for. Learn more about your ...

Save important text messages forever

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your phone can always get lost or stolen. In 60 seconds, here's how to back up the conversations you don't want to lose. Learn more about your ad cho...

Elon Musk gets Twitter

05 Oct 2022

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It's official: Elon Musk is set to buy Twitter for $44 billion. This will change our digital lives. Here's how, in one minute. Learn more about your ...

Make money renting your car

04 Oct 2022

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Do you rarely drive your car? In 60 seconds, here's how to make extra cash by renting it out to tourists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Supreme Court taking on social media

04 Oct 2022

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Sick of terrorists and trolls spreading lies and slander all over social media? Here's why the end is coming, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad...

See live bird migration maps in your area

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to watch the birds fly south for the winter? In one minute, I'll share a few tech tips all bird lovers should know about. Learn more about your ...

Facebook's in BIG trouble

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still on Facebook? In 60 seconds, a look at why the social media company is in hot water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Know if someone is responding to or reading your texts

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering why the person you're texting hasn't gotten back to you yet? Listen now for a one-minute trick you can use to sniff out the truth.   Learn...

A pilotless air taxi dream

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the dream of the future: A car that flies high above the congested streets. In this 60-second podcast, why that dream just came crashing back dow...

Top weather apps

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws your way? Listen now for a few apps that help you brave the weather. Learn more about your ad choi...

NFT craze is over

01 Oct 2022

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The days of multimillion-dollar NFT trades are over. In 60 seconds, here's how we know the ship has sailed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

The iPhone has a secret keyboard

30 Sep 2022

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There are perks to a big phone screen, but it means typing is a two-handed affair. That is unless you know the secret way around it. In this 60-second...

Cities and towns will pay you to move there

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having a job you can do from anywhere means you can live anywhere. In this 60-second podcast, places that will pay you to move there. Learn more abou...

Why you need a new email address right now

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon is making a big change that may very well flood your inbox. In 60-seconds, why you need a new email address to handle this mess. Learn more ab...

Inflation + price hikes = keeping iPhones longer

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is the idea of spending up to $1,500 on a new iPhone tough to swallow right now? In this 60-second podcast, why you're not alone — and what Apple is...

Use your phone to hang pictures the easy way

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Need to hang a photo or painting? Skip the level. In this 60-second podcast, how to do it using just your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Starlink bypasses government controls again

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Russia shut down Ukraine’s internet service, Elon Musk bypassed the Russians and ordered Starlink service to reconnect Ukraine. In 60-seconds, ...

Google's locked folder is a secret no more

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have any risque photos on your phone? In this 60-second podcast, how a secret Google folder can protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choice...

Apple's science fiction is reality

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's new second-generation AirPods Pro blow the previous model out of the water. In 60 seconds, here's a look at the incredible tech behind them. ...

eBay pro tip you'll use time and time again

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make the most out of eBay? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an insider tip that will help you make more money when you sell. Learn more ...

Police can access your home cams anytime

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you allow your local police to access your private security cameras? Listen to this one-minute podcast for some scary privacy facts you should k...

Google trick to save gas money

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to save money at the pump? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the secret Google Maps trick that will help you save a ton of cash. Learn more ...

Who uses floppy disks anymore?

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember floppy disks? Some companies still use them. Here's why. Plus, I'll expose which businesses rely on them, in 60 seconds. Learn more about yo...

Easy smartphone trick to find a specific photo

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to quickly find a specific photo on your phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an insider trick few people know about. Learn more about y...

Apple's new DIY program

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Were you excited for Apple 14's release last week? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the details behind a huge update you probably didn't hear abo...

How to record your computer screen for free

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to record an upcoming video meeting? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a free way to record your screen. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Urgent warning about new social media challenge

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you ever marinate a chicken in NyQuil? Tons of TikTokers are trying it out. Listen to this one-minute podcast for the full story. Learn more ab...

Easy to way get slides and negatives in your photo library

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to revive your old slides or 35mm negatives? Listen to this one-minute podcast to transfer those memories to your phone's photo library. ...

Starlink coming to school buses

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do your kids or grandkids ride on the school bus? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the full story behind Elon Musk's newest plot. Learn more abo...

Know how many hours it’s going to take to beat a game

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you play video games to relieve stress? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out which games come with big time commitments. Learn more about...

Apple Pay is changing big time

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that iOS 16 will soon let iPhone users buy now and pay later? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the pros and cons you need to know ab...

Secret Google Calendar setting you'll love

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever missed an important appointment or a video meeting? Those days are over thanks to a secret setting I'll tell you about in 60 seconds. L...

Feds deal major blow to social media

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sick of social media platforms censoring your posts? You need to know about this. Listen to this one-minute podcast for the full story behind ...

How to handle a data breach

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you just find out that your private data is public property? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few things you should do after a security bre...

Get the iPhone 14 for free

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get the best iPhone 14 features — without buying the new model? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an insider tech tip you can use to upg...

Ways to hide your email address

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to stop the constant flow of email spam? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to hide your email address so spammers can't find you. ...

This robot will change construction forever

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to have more robots in your home? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the juicy details about a new robot that may design your ne...

Type this word to save hours of work time

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make the most out of Google's free online programs? Listen to this one-minute podcast to save time when using Docs, Sheets and more. Learn mo...

Millennials don't have a vacay until it's on social

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just how much do millennials value social media? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

2 dirty secrets the streaming companies don't want you to know

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that almost 80% of U.S. households use at least one streaming service? Here are two secret tips I bet you didn't know about, in 60 second...

Apple's big mistake in phone sizes

16 Sep 2022

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Which do you prefer: larger phones or iPhone minis? Here's how Apple misunderstands its customers, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

How your iPhone's new Safety Check feature works

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in an abusive relationship or feeling threatened? Apple's new OS has a tool to help. Listen to this one-minute podcast for all the details. L...

The Meta Meltdown is happening right now

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just how bad has 2022 been for Meta? I've got all the details, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn mo...

New: Google Maps lets you know the air quality near you

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you hear about last week's report on the link between air pollution and lung cancer? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a useful new tool you c...

Shocking number of people sent nudes

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you guess how many naked photos are shared without permission? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the jaw-dropping stats. Learn more about you...

Best way to keep your cell phone number private

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sick of giving out your phone number? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the best way to keep your number private. Learn more about your ad choice...

Meet Wikipedia’s Deaditors

13 Sep 2022

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Wondering what the heck a Deaditor is? Here's all you need to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lea...

Get a copy of what Apple is tracking about you

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you use Apple products? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out all the data Apple is collecting on you. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

1 text saved the CA power grid

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that it took just one text to save California's power grid? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the surprising story. Learn more about...

Control your iPhone or Android with your voice

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sick of fumbling around with your smartphone's menus and apps? Listen to this one-minute podcast to use your voice instead. Learn more about your ad ...

Why mouse jiggler sales are soaring

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an obsessive boss who monitors your mouse movement? You may need to get a mouse jiggler. Here's all you need to know, in 60 seconds. Lear...

Stop Google from tracking you to a specific place

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to stop Google from tracking you when you visit a certain location? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an insider privacy tip. Learn more abo...

Gen Z is going IRL big time

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why doesn't Gen Z love Instagram, Facebook or Twitter as much as other generations? Listen to this one-minute podcast for some surprising research res...

4 Google Search tricks you'll want to try right now

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling stressed? Google can help you take a one-minute break. Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few more tricks you're missing out on. ...

Whether you should get the iPhone 14 or not

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking about upgrading to the iPhone 14? Here's all you need to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Best smart sprinklers for the money

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to bring your garden into the digital age? Listen to this one-minute podcast for all you need to know about smart lawn sprinklers. Learn more ab...

What Apple announced in 60 seconds

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you excited about Apple's new iPhones, AirPods and Watches? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the inside scoop. Learn more about your ad choi...

3 great Siri tricks you'll use all the time

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make the most of your smartphone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for three of my favorite Siri tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Power companies can lock you out of your smart thermostat

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine not being able to lower your thermostat in the middle of a heat wave? Here's all you need to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about yo...

Streaming insider money saving tricks

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to lower your monthly streaming bills? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my top cheapskate secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Guess who the top car maker is?

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Americans say they're ready to buy a new car that doesn't exist yet. Can you guess what it is? Here's the surprising answer, in 60 seconds. Learn mor...

3 work-from-home jobs that pay $20 per hour

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Labor Day! Looking for a new part-time gig? Listen to this one-minute podcast for three jobs worth checking out.  Learn more about your ad cho...

No more dead cell phone signals

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Think you have the best smartphone signal there is? You still have to deal with call drops. Here's how T-Mobile and Space X want to change that, in 60...

Your email spam filter gets political

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is America so politically polarized that even your email spam filter is biased? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the research results.   Learn ...

Don't use Uber or Lyft unless this is in the car

04 Sep 2022

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Have you ever used a dash cam? Here's why all drivers need one, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn m...

Why do people still use film?

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know film usage is on the rise? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out why it's so popular among photographers.   Learn more about yo...

Marilyn Monroe's life on Netflix is a shocker

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can Netflix save itself with a raunchy new movie based on Marilyn Monroe's life? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Trade your useless old gadgets in for cash

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got a device lying around that you never use? Listen to this one-minute podcast to turn it into a money-making opportunity. Learn more about your ad ...

Tech causes your cells to age faster

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you spend a lot of time gazing into your computer screen? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out how the blue lights are aging you faster. ...

Subscribe vs follow podcasts

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why you can both subscribe to and follow podcasts? Aren't they the same thing? Here are the differences, in 60 seconds. Learn more abou...

Zuckerberg's metaverse is DOA

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when Mark Zuckerberg wanted to be the president? Here's how his backup plan to be the king of the metaverse is going, in 60 seconds. Learn m...

1 click to block obnoxious ads on Facebook

31 Aug 2022

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Has a Facebook ad ever made you want to scream? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the secret trick I use to stop annoying ads. Learn more about y...

Shock about new online dating trend

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is sex appeal the key to online dating success? It used to be, but the pandemic changed our relationship goals. Here's the new top priority, in 60 sec...

7 uses for an old iPad

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to buy one of Apple's upcoming iPads? Here are seven creative ways to put your old iPad to good use. Great news for cat owners: You can even turn...

Satellite tech will change phones forever

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are 500,000 square miles in the U.S. with no cell phone signals? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out how that's all going...

Safety tech for kids going back to school

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to protect the kids in your family as they head off to school? Listen to this one-minute podcast for some smart tech for kids you should know abo...

This popular network is throwing in the towel

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who's going to win: the three big networks or streaming and cable channels? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out which network is sick of fig...

See what Google knows about you and stop the tracking

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to find out everything Google knows about you? Listen to this one-minute podcast to put a stop to all the tracking. Learn more about your ad cho...

Forget taking the bus! Microtransit is coming

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for a public transit revolution? In 60 seconds, I'll break down how Uber and Lyft will breathe new life into your daily commute. Learn more abo...

iPhone secret setting to reduce storage space

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you running out of storage space on your phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a secret setting you should turn on immediately.   Learn m...

An AirTag, a stolen motorbike and a broken nose

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if a tracker led you to your stolen motorbike? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out what might happen if you try to get rev...

Store 100,000 songs for free in the cloud

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a bunch of vinyl records, CDs or cassettes lying around? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a free way to put them in the cloud so you ...

A crypto stat no one wants you to know

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember those TV ads telling you to invest in crypto? Matt Damon would say, "Fortune favors the brave." Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out...

Secret best browser for your phone

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you use the browser that came baked into your phone? Here's why you should upgrade, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...