Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

End of the road for lithium-ion batteries

07 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

No AI toys for Christmas

06 Dec 2025

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The hottest new gadgets and accessories often come with a hidden, recurring monthly subscription just to keep them running. Learn more about your ad c...

Not-so-merry gift exchange scam

05 Dec 2025

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Don’t get ho-ho-hosed by this scheme. A viral secret Santa game is promising gifts disguised as scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

How AI could ruin your vacation

05 Dec 2025

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If you’re booking a holiday rental, consider this your heads-up from me. AI-made photos fooled a platform and almost ruined a woman’s trip. Don’...

How to (nicely) tell people to not post your kids

04 Dec 2025

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Privacy is sacred. I’ll show you how to set boundaries without the drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deepfake CEO scam

04 Dec 2025

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Is your boss really on the line? Might not be. Here's how to spot the season's scariest corporate AI scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Stop sneaky subscription charges

03 Dec 2025

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You could be wasting over $1,000 a month on apps you don't even use. I show you the 3-step trick to find every hidden charge and cancel them for good....

Fake Elon Musk selling crypto

03 Dec 2025

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The faces are famous. The voices are familiar. But the advice? It’s a high-tech trap designed to drain your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices...

ChatGPT can report you to the police

02 Dec 2025

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What happens in ChatGPT chat doesn’t always stay in ChatGPT. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

How to spot AI fake listings

02 Dec 2025

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Booking an Airbnb? Watch out. Scammers are using AI to create fake listings with perfect reviews. Here is how to verify the property before you pay. L...

AI pricing bots play you

01 Dec 2025

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Online stores are tracking your every move to scare you into panic-buying, but a quick browser fix can stop them from playing you. Learn more about yo...

AI ads trick you out of cash

01 Dec 2025

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Don't believe your eyes. That viral deal in your feed is likely AI-generated bait. Here’s how to spot a real bargain and a digital robbery. Learn mo...

Scammers pretend to be from Amazon

30 Nov 2025

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Get a text about a purchase you made? Make sure it’s legit, the bad guys are working double for their lumps of coal. Learn more about your ad choic...

Should robots pay taxes?

30 Nov 2025

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Bill Gates says that if a robot replaces your job, the robot should pay taxes just like a human worker. Is he right? Here’s my take in this short po...

Watch movies with someone far away

29 Nov 2025

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If you can’t make it home this holiday season, here’s a fun way to feel a little togetherness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

ChatGPT reports your convos to the police

29 Nov 2025

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What happens between you and AI is constantly watched. It could even land you in jail. Listen to this short podcast for the details. Learn more about...

How to tell if your phone is eavesdropping

28 Nov 2025

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Is your phone secretly listening? Here's a quick test to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop losing your deals to an algorithm

28 Nov 2025

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Tired of deals vanishing before you can click "buy"? Use this 3-step strategy to block price manipulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

What shopping apps collect on you

27 Nov 2025

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Tomorrow is Black Friday. When you download an app for a big deal, you should know why it's so good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Giving thanks

27 Nov 2025

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I have a few thoughts for Thanksgiving Day. Hear them in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Save family recipes forever

26 Nov 2025

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Mom's apple pie. Grandpa's hummus. Don't risk losing them. Here is how to take those treasured recipes off the paper and into the cloud. Learn more ab...

Is ChatGPT concious?

26 Nov 2025

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A lonely marketing pro in Ohio is convinced her AI chatbot is alive. Sounds like sci-fi, but it’s a growing trend proving one thing: The algorithms ...

Travel smarter this Thanksgiving

25 Nov 2025

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Airports are packed and highways are worse. Use these apps and security tips to fly and drive like a pro this week. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

AI that can tell if you're a liar

25 Nov 2025

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Forget the polygraph. AI can now spot a lie just by looking at your face. The scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Do you own AI-generated pics?

24 Nov 2025

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If you use AI image or video generators, you’ve probably wondered: who actually owns the content they create? Let me break it down for you. Learn mo...

The subtle clue that gives away AI writing

24 Nov 2025

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There’s one punctuation habit that shows up in a lot of AI-polished work. Keep an eye out for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Google’s 2025 holiday travel data: What to know

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The roads are set to be stuffed this Thanksgiving. Take a listen to this report to get out of a jam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

What AI bubble?

23 Nov 2025

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Tired of the doom and gloom? Here's why you should be ready for a massive AI boom, not bust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Studio audio for free

22 Nov 2025

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Did you know that $1,000 phone in your pocket is a world-class recording studio? Here's how to set it up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Dodgy Amazon Firesticks

22 Nov 2025

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Is that "fully loaded" Amazon Fire Stick deal too good to be true? The answer is YES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your guide to a scam-free Black Friday

21 Nov 2025

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It's scamming season! Cybercrooks are using ghost websites to steal your cash. Get the hack on how to shop smart Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Is that an e-bike or a motorcycle?

21 Nov 2025

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They're this year's hottest gift, but before you buy an e-bike, you need to know the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Banish the em dash from AI

20 Nov 2025

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The tiny punctuation mark that is the biggest giveaway of AI writing, plus other ways to make your content sound more human. Learn more about your ad...

TikTok pranks gone wild

20 Nov 2025

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Ding dong ditch has taken a dangerous turn. Hear about the new social prank that puts you in deadly danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

How to add your U.S. passport to your digital wallets

19 Nov 2025

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Both Apple Wallet and Google Wallet now let you do it. It takes no time to set up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI apps that cross the line

19 Nov 2025

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Two new apps promise conversations with deceased relatives and Jesus himself. The reality is far more troubling than the tech hype suggests. Learn mor...

Your TV is spying on you

18 Nov 2025

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Want to buy a cheap TV this Black Friday? Remember, you're paying less for a reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices