Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
Elon Musk and Twitter's billion users
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about what Elon Musk told Twitter employees yesterday? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the inside scoop. Learn more about your ad choic...
Rent a boat and a pool by the hour
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make some passive income? Just rent out your boat or pool! Listen to this one-minute podcast to get started. Learn more about your ad choices...
Apple plans to end passwords forever
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can Apple actually end passwords forever? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more ab...
3 steps before you trade in or sell an old phone
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to get rid of an old phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for three cybersecurity steps you need to take. Learn more about your ad choices....
Warren Buffet was right
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember what Warren Buffet said about cryptocurrency back in 2018? Here's why he was right, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Safest way to buy things
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love shopping online? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a cybersecurity trick that keeps you safe when you're checking out. Learn more abo...
Is Google's AI alive?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can an AI program really be alive and conscious? One software engineer says it's possible — and that Google has one. Here's the full story, in 60 se...
Wi-Fi calling is a fix you need to know about
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are poor cell signals making your phone calls harder than they need to be? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a simple solution. Learn more about ...
Why isn't Amazon stopping these perverts?
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard for Big Tech to protect children? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the disgusting details behind a popular child sex abuse app ...
Use an Amazon Echo to hear your TV's dialogue better
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to hear everything those mumbling actors are saying? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an easy way to understand the dialogue. Learn m...
Is Elon Musk right?
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Elon Musk right to demand his employees get back to the office — or else? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Is wireless charging the best?
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should you plug in your devices to charge them or just go wireless? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my answer. Learn more about your ad choi...
Apple fans are disappointed and downright angry
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are Apple fans in a tizzy? Listen to this one-minute episode for the tech news that made iPhone users wilt in disappointment. Learn more about yo...
Easily keep track of all the shows you watch
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can't keep track of all the TV shows you're streaming? Listen to this one-minute episode for a quick and easy solution. Learn more about your ad choi...
Musk wins in Twitter battle
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many Twitter accounts are real and how many are phony? Here's why Elon Musk wants to know, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Hidden privacy report to check on your phone
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make your phone safer? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick cybersecurity trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Social media fix for school shootings
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so few people talking about social media's role in the Uvalde school shooting? Here's what needs to change, in 60 seconds. Learn more about y...
Clever trick to watch a movie together
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to watch a movie with someone on an airplane? Listen to this one-minute episode to share the audio with two sets of earbuds. Learn more about yo...
Apple vs. PayPal
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Apple drooling over PayPal's falling shares? Here's a quick recap, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Use an iPad as a second computer monitor
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got an extra iPad lying around? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a nifty way to recycle it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
AirTag used to kill boyfriend
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use Bluetooth trackers to find your lost keys? That's how they're meant to be used. Others use them for stalking. Here's how one led to a murde...
Make Google remove your personal details from search results
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever Google yourself and find all kinds of personal details out there? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick way to remove your private inform...
Why Sheryl Sandberg quit Facebook
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sheryl Sandberg said she quit Facebook due to burnout. I don't think that's the full story. Here's my take, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad c...
Insider trick to stop Google tracking
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stop Google from keeping track of everywhere you've been? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick and easy way to get your privacy back....
The fastest supercomputer in the world
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know America now has the world's fastest and most powerful supercomputer? Here's how it works, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choice...
Kindness could cost you $2,000
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you lend your smartphone to someone in need? Here's how a random act of kindness can drain your bank account, in 60 seconds. (I'll tell you what...
A free photo search tool you have to use to believe
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever spent too much time scrolling through your photo gallery in search of a particular picture? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find yo...
3 great ways to shop and save money
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Love online shopping? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to save money, from sale alerts to coupon apps. Learn more about your ad choic...
We're losing millions to streaming services
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever signed up for a free trial ... only to forget to cancel before time runs out? This can cost you a ton of cash. Listen to this one-minute...
Does a Ring doorbell violate someone's right to privacy?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A British judge ruled that a Ring video doorbell violates the privacy of others. Here's my take on whether that would hold up here in the U.S., in 60 ...
Put your USB drive in the right way the first time
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plugging in a USB cable the right way sounds like a no-brainer. Then why do we get it wrong so often? Here's how to nail it on the first try, in 60 se...
Fastest way to reopen a closed tab
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stop closing the wrong tabs by accident? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a productivity hack you'll use time and time again. Learn more...
Is the Ford F-150 Lightning truck worth the money?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to buy this popular new electric truck? Here's what you need to know before putting money down, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices....
Free perks with your cable bill
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of overspending on your cable bills? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few perks you didn't even know you could take advantage of. Learn m...
Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather are laying low now
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much do you trust your favorite celebrity or influencer? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few reasons why you should never trust their fina...
Essential tech for care givers
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you taking care of someone else? In need of a little help? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few devices that can change your life for the b...
How to get long lost medals, decorations and awards
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to honor the veterans in your family? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to replace lost medals, decorations and awards. Learn mor...
Your data after death
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to your cloud data after you die? In 60 seconds, here's all you need to know about a feature that sends your data to a trusted person aft...
NFTs crashed
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know some people lost billions of dollars in the cryptocurrency crash? NFTs were next. Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about...
You should hide your email address ASAP
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stop the constant flow of email spam? Listen to this one-minute podcast episode for an easy way to stop the barrage of unwanted messages. Lea...
Instagram new scam spreading
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use Instagram a lot? Listen to this one-minute podcast to spot a dangerous new scam coming for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Google trick you'll use time and time again
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a new document, spreadsheet or meeting through Google takes a few clicks — unless you use this smart shortcut. In just 60 seconds, I'll tea...
Zuckerberg's weird metaverse
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse plans are flat-out looney. Here's why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lear...
Your phone's new tool can identify just about anything
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your phone can identify any plant or any animal in a split second? Here's how it works, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices....
Facebook's blame in the school shooting
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why didn't Facebook take down the Texas school shooter's violent posts? Here's what needs to be done, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices...
Your home needs its own email address
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did your eyebrow just shoot to the sky when you read that title? Here's why you should get an email address for your home, in 60 seconds. Learn more ...
The most over-hyped tech device ever
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been promised for decades. Tech media journalists are buzzing in excitement. Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choi...
Instantly get more storage space on your phone
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you panic when you run out of storage space on your phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a speedy solution. Learn more about your ad choic...
Washington is holding Big Tech CEOs accountable
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should Big Tech CEOs be personally responsible when their company breaks the law? Virginian lawmakers seem to think so. Here's their plan, in 60 secon...
How to electronically sign PDFs
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got a PDF file in your email that you need to sign? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few tricks you can use to sign it in a jiffy. Learn more ...
Broadcast TV is struggling
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the top media executives met for a fancy event last week? Here's how TV's head honchos are doing, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your a...
1 in 4 EV charging stations don't work
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard to charge an electric car? Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lea...
Recover deleted files
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever deleted a file on accident? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an easy way to recover it from the digital graveyard. Learn more a...
The iPod is dead
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the iPod era finally ended? Here's how this invention changed the tech world forever, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Cool ways to use your router's USB ports
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever look at the back of your router and wonder what the USB port is good for? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few tech tips that will change ...
Social media needs to be held accountable
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does social media share the blame for last weekend's mass shooting in Buffalo? The governor of New York thinks so. Here are the facts, in 60 seconds. ...
How to get the cheapest airfare
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a vacation? Here's your plan for getting the cheapest airfare, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Disinformation Governance Board
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good news: The White House put its Orwellian attempts to control the internet on hold. Here's the full story, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad...
How to find every Wi-Fi network password
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to go back in time? Listen to this one-minute podcast to see every wireless network you’ve ever connected to ... along with the network’s pas...
Will Musk buy Twitter or not?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's stopping Elon Musk from sealing the deal? Here's how he exposed Twitter's dirty little secret, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices...
How to buy unclaimed USPS and Amazon packages
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to online orders that Amazon and USPS can’t deliver? They get sold online. Listen to this one-minute podcast to buy these packages at l...
Luna just tanked and suicide threats
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much money was lost during the crypto crash of the past few weeks? Here's the shocking news, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
4 ways to get the lowest hotel room rate
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to save money the next time you travel? Listen to this one-minute episode for a few insider secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Social media's role in mass shootings is clear
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a thought: It's possible to use social media to prevent another mass shooting. Here's how, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Zoom tracks your emotional state
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried about an upcoming Zoom call? Get ready for AI software that tells the host how you're feeling. Here's all you need to know, in 60 seco...
Fitbit helps convict husband of murder
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a surprising story of how an exercise tracker put a man in jail. Here's how Fitbit tracked down a killer, in 60 seconds. Learn more about yo...
Sitting too close or far from your TV
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are your binging habits putting your health at risk? Follow this 60-second rule of thumb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
What's next after crypto?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto billionaires are in shock. In this one-minute podcast, I've got a few reasons why crypto and NFT owners are in hot water. Learn more about you...
Know current traffic conditions months before you hit the road
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning a road trip? Try this one-minute trick to predict traffic conditions a few days, weeks or months from now. Learn more about your ad ...
Crypto crashing
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know more than 40% of crypto investors are in hot water? Here's why their situation just went from bad to frightening, in 60 seconds. Learn m...
How to record a smartphone video in an emergency
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to prepare for danger? Listen to this one-minute digital life hack so you know what to do in all sorts of emergencies. Learn more about your ad ...
Is crypto dying?
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you heavily invested in cryptocurrency? Now's the time to panic. Here's why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Facebook listens to your conversations
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gotten an ad about something you were just discussing? Here's why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Ransomware closed an entire college forever
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know a single ransomware attack permanently shut down a 158-year-old college in Illinois? Here's what you can learn from this, in 60 seconds. ...
How to find hidden spy cameras
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know hidden cameras are so small they can be placed in power outlets or humidifiers? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to find ...
Passwords are over
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sick and tired of passwords? You'll love this. Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out why the days of passwords are over. Learn more a...
Mayo Clinic on your Apple Watch
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought of an Apple Watch as a powerful computer that can save your life? I have. Here's why, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad c...
CDC got your cell phone records to track your every move
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the CDC watched your every move during the pandemic? Here's how they did it, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Google your phone number NOW
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to remove your personal information from Google's search results? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a new way to protect your privacy. Learn...
The downside to "Buy now, pay later" plans
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How is everyone on TikTok able to buy thousands of dollars in clothing? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a so-called "life hack" that can actuall...
Best place for your router to fix lagging Wi-Fi
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Wi-Fi in your house lagging? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few simple fixes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
My idea to fix Twitter and social media
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How should social media apps handle racism, antisemitism, terrorist rhetoric, homophobia, disinformation and outright libel? Here's the simple solutio...
Shocking new research about Amazon Echos
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Amazon using your Alexa conversations to send you targeted ads? Here's the shocking truth, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Check your phone for these apps
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever used a mental health app? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few drawbacks you should know about. Learn more about your ad choices...
Secret app you'll use all the time
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is this app on your phone's home screen? If not, it's time to move it over. Here's why Magnifier deserves a spot on your home screen, in 60 seconds. ...
Quitting social media is a farce
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People keep saying they're going to leave Twitter now that Elon Musk owns it. Their words are nothing more than smoke and mirrors. Here's why we can't...
Stop sharing your phone number with everyone
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your phone number can do a lot of damage in the wrong hands? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to stay safe. Learn more a...
Streaming is stuttering big time
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why has video streaming hit a wall? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few reasons why America’s streamers may be in big trouble. Learn more a...
What's EV anxiety?
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot to like about electric cars, but what happens when you can't find a place to charge? Here's what you need to know about EV anxiety, in 6...
You'll be shocked by this ransomware trend
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How big of a threat is ransomware? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the details on a disturbing trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Hack to get the best action shots
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever have trouble taking pictures of people when they're moving? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an easy way to take clear, crisp action ...
The Disinformation Governance Board
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you suspicious of everything you see, hear and read online? If not, you should be. Here's why in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
How to get handwritten notes into your PC
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to transfer your notes over to your computer? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick way to get the job done. Learn more about your ad ch...
Musk, NY Post and Twitter
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many current Twitter employees frightened of their new boss, Elon Musk? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my take. Learn more about yo...
Smart tech for camping trips
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a trip soon? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few gadgets you should take with you on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Twitter, Musk and the fear of free speech
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How is the media reacting to Elon Musk owning Twitter? Listen to this one-minute episode for a few surprising responses from big media companies. Lea...
How to make sure Alexa isn't keeping recordings of everything you say
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you be sure that Amazon isn't keeping recordings of everything you say? Listen to this one-minute episode for my privacy protection strategy. ...
Musk owns Twitter. Now what?
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What will a Musk-owned Twitter look like? Listen to this one-minute episode for my predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
How to save $ on iPhone or Galaxy
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to upgrade your phone but can’t afford to spend over $1,000? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to get a great phone for less. L...
Hard truth about Netfllix
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why has Netflix hit a wall? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways Netflix could fix itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...