Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
Popular games being used by child predators
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft are just a few of the games that are wildly popular with kids right now. And because of their huge popularity, child p...
Airlines attempt to bring passengers zen
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The long lines, uncomfortable seats, people coughing, the pushing, the shoving, and on occasion, rude airline employees. In this episode of Consumer T...
Gig economy: Is it worth driving for Uber or Lyft?
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not long ago, driving for Uber or Lyft could bring in significant income but as time goes by, the income made by drivers has dropped significantly. In...
The best deals in tech right now
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The new Apple iPhones and Apple Watch are starting to hit stores and there are some good deals to be had if you want to upgrade. In this episode of Co...
Your frequent flyer miles are sold on the Dark Web
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We check our credit cards and bank statements to make sure everything is in order, but how often do you check your frequent flyer miles? On this episo...
Are new iPhones worth the money?
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Apple unveiled its new iPhone models a little over a week ago and while having a few improvements, it might not be the best time to upgrade. In this e...
Smartphone batteries are a killjoy
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when you got your brand new smartphone and the battery lasted for days? Fast forward a few months or so and the battery seems to drain to alm...
Are streaming services really cheaper than cable?
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are many reasons people are cutting cable. It's too expensive or it doesn't have the programming we want. In this episode of Consumer Tech Updat...
President Trump’s emergency alert text message
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ways we communicate with each have changed and that means that in order to communicate with the public, government has to change their form of com...
Amazon gets a bad rap for its so-called employee "cages"
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about Amazon’s patented employee cages? The idea sounds outrageous but is there more to the story? In this episode of Consumer Tech U...
Digitally preparing for Hurricane Florence
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you are within 800 miles of the path of Hurricane Florence, you need to be ready on every level. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim runs ...
Apple's 3 new iPhones revealed
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
September 12 marks the day Apple fans have been waiting for as Apple introduces its new gadgets to the world. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update,...
Why Apple is pulling out all the stops tomorrow
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After some minor and often times disappointing updates to its products, Apple is set to unveil a whole bunch of new tech that should have fans lined u...
Cybersecurity and why we're our own worst enemy
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Americans take risks in many areas of their lives whether it's in business, school, at home, or online. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim e...
Best free apps for tracking tornadoes and hurricanes
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane and tornado season is in full swing. If you live in an area that's prone to bad weather, listen up. In this Consumer Tech Update podcast you...
The Facebook exodus
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook users are extremely unhappy. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at recent poll numbers from Facebook users that reflect their...
A new school year, high-tech distractions, and concerned parents
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
School distractions are nothing new. They are the bane of parents all over the world. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, travel back in time as ...
Here's Google's true vulnerability and the real question that we should be asking
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's been talk in the news lately about the bias at Facebook and Google and their perceived suppression. But that's not the real vulnerability to e...
What we know of Apple's three new iPhones coming in just over a week
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, Apple hosts a highly-anticipated event where they unveil the newest iPhones, iPads, computer and more and put to rest all the rumors out t...
Email scams - the simpler they are the more people fall for them
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may believe that you’re too smart to fall for an e-mail scam, but millions of people still do. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim look...
The treasures that could be hiding in your attic
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gone treasure hunting… in your attic? It might be time to get out those old boxes of junk and take a look. In this episode of Consumer...
Should the Feds be able to regulate Google searches?
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are Google, Facebook, and other social media suppressing conservative viewpoints? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores the recent cla...
Verizon, greed and why "throttling back" cell service is never necessary
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is there such a thing as using too much data? Verizon thought so. While California Fire Department was busy saving lives from raging wildfires, Verizo...
Back to school rituals made easy thanks to consumer tech
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As millions of students head back to class, think of the hundreds of back-to-school rituals that were once a stable of Americana. Parents were require...
Are hackers slowing down your sleek new smartphone?
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some days, your smartphone may not seem as fast as the day you bought it. But before you rush out for an upgrade to the latest smartphone, you might w...
Facebook is now scoring its users’ reputation
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may know your credit score but do you know your trustworthiness score? On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at Facebook's recently r...
Beware of birth control connected technology smartphone apps
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wherever there is connected technology, there are armies of people who dedicate their lives to breaking-in, and stealing that data. In this episode of...
Apple vs. Windows: You can’t go wrong with these back-to-school computers
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As kids head back to school or college, it's time to perhaps get a student laptop. But, which one do you choose? In this episode of the Consumer Tech ...
Half of Americans draw the line on self-driving cars
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Americans love their cars. In the past, it was all about style and horsepower. Now, it's all about the technology inside of a vehicle and what it can ...
3 Google Maps tricks that only the pros know
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the weekend upon us, here are some cool ways to explore - or work, with Google Maps. Google Maps is the world's de facto navigation app so in thi...
2 unexpected ways to use any smartphone
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your smartphone has all kinds of hidden talents? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're continuing Digital-Life-Hacks Week, by gi...
3 shortcuts every Windows 10 user should know
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the popularity of Mac computers the fact is, more people use Windows 10 computers than any other. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we'...
3 iPhone life hacks every user will love
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're continuing Digital-Life-Hacks Week by sharing 3 hidden gems for iPhone users. Looking to charge your ph...
Emergency medical information on your child's phone
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's Digital Life-Hacks week and in this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim shares with you ways to keep your child's vital medical information avai...
Alex Jones, the First Amendment and Big Tech
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The First Amendment states that our government can't regulate our right to free speech but what about Big Tech? Facebook, Twitter, Apple, and other te...
Why dating apps often fail
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Decades after dating sites and apps started to appear, we finally know the science of why most of them don't work. More times than not users strike ou...
How Big Tech already has what it wants
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How much time do you spend on your devices every day? There are only 24 hours in a day and we all try to make the most of it. And Big Tech companies w...
Facebook is getting social with your bank account
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook has been in talks with some of the biggest banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup trying to convince them to share millions ...
Why life’s basic skills are dying
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ask yourself this: Do your kids know some of life’s most important basic skills? It seems that people under the age of forty have no concept of prop...
Never pack a laptop in checked baggage
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays your laptop is indispensable and even when you’re traveling, you need to have it with you. However, be careful never to pack your laptop in...
Google abandons "Don't be evil" motto
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Google promised from the beginning to abide by one simple code of conduct: “Don’t be evil.” But today, that code has been officially erased from...
Avoid this fake Apple scam spreading right now
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Big iOS scam hits iPhone, Mac and Windows PC users too. The scam uses a realistic looking but fake Apple website and once you get routed to it, you ge...
Summer Travel - How safe is public Wi-Fi
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When traveling or simply out in a public place, you are tempted to use public Wi-Fi. But be careful! They’re not safe. Follow these steps to reduce ...
Uber and Lyft drivers livestream passengers without their consent
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard the story of the St. Louis Uber driver who set up hidden cameras in his car to record then live stream his passengers. Do you have ...
Your children are busy killing each other this summer
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re wondering what kids are doing this summer, they’re off on a remote island killing each other. This popular video game is free but you’...
Human-looking robots are coming to a home near you
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Remember “The Jetsons?” It was a futuristic cartoon show in the 60s that predicted we would have a mechanical maid to help around the house. As it...
The Snapchat generation never goes outside
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re over thirty, you probably remember long summer days of playing outside. Today’s kids spend only one hour outdoors each day. You’ll be ...
Cellphones are a detriment to our kids’ health
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As research continues, more discoveries are made linking brain disorders to mobile phone radiation. The latest studies show that kids ages twelve to s...
Hackers are becoming more dangerous than ever
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to become complacent as we get news of yet another data breach each day. But the truth is tens of millions of hackers are launching billio...
Social media levels the playing field with air travel
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re being treated rudely by a crewmember of a major airline, you can’t confront them directly or you could be arrested. But the good news is...
Top online scams to watch out for this summer
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Even though Nigerian prince email scams are a thing of the past, more sophisticated ones have taken their place. Kim Komando gives you a look at the l...
Watch out for retailers where your personal data is likely to be stolen
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays we hear of retailers getting hit by data breaches on a regular basis. But how do we keep track of which ones, and whether or not your data is...
Warning to all parents: Explicit content online filters don’t work
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re currently using or rely on online filtering programs to keep your kids or grandkids away from internet porn, listen up! They have been pro...
Caution cable cutters: Streaming services are not what they seem
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like many cable cutters, you moved to streaming television to cut on your cable cost. After all, that’s the idea! But what if we told yo...
The private information we happily give away each day
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we give big tech a piece of our privacy, becoming part of their vast system of algorithms. In this Consumer Tech Update, Kim explains how we...
'1984' is a must-read here in 2018
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine everywhere you go, each turn you take, a camera is watching you. It’s very George Orwell 1984. But it’s happening for real. In this Consum...
Phone calls are dead - Texting is tedious - So walkie talkie voice chat is coming
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s old is new again, as the new Apple Watch and Watch OS will feature a 35-year-old technology for the digital world. Since texting can’t conv...
Beware of illegal designer brand items sold on Facebook
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Designer labels for cheap. Sound too good to be true? It is, but you can find these fakes on Facebook! Listen to this Consumer Tech Update as Kim expl...
What to make of Facebook calling the Declaration of Independence “hate speech”
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a newspaper posted the Declaration of Independence leading up to the 4th of July, Facebook tagged it as hate speech and threatened to ban the pa...
The serious threat of deepfake videos
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra-realistic but fake videos are being made of people saying and doing things they’ve never done. It’s deepfake technology and in this Consumer...
Financial Independence in 2018 working at home
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are more legitimate work from home opportunities than ever before, giving you the power to achieve financial independence. In this Consumer Tech...
Laptops and a vacation emergency
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s happened to all of us at one time or another, spilling a drink on our laptop! What do you do? And did you know it DOES matter what KIND of drin...
Attention Lawmakers: Follow the path of Georgia and Washington state!
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember the Uber self-driving car accident in Arizona that killed a pedestrian? The driver was trying to stream a show on her phone. Forty-sev...
Is the baby crying? There’s an app for that
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember those times when you held a crying infant and couldn’t quite figure out why it was crying? Well, now you can! A new app claims to kn...
Many parents track their teens electronically - Do you?
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the government tracking us but what about tracking our kids? A staggering 25% of parents already do. One app can make it easy. Do you or...
Upgrade your older iPhone now with iOS 12
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Even though iOS 12 won’t be out until this Fall, you won’t have to wait. You can get the Beta Test version to preview the new features. Granted it...
Is Facebook listening to your private conversations?
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you experienced this? You have a private conversation about a particular product and you start seeing online ads popping up on your computer or s...
Arizona’s fatal Uber crash and what Uber must do now
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An auto industry report is slamming carmakers for using misleading names for vehicle technology. This, as a police report, reveals a false sense of se...
Good or bad for America - Behind the online sales tax supreme court ruling
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court ruled allowing the states to collect sales taxes on online sales. Let’s get to the heart of the matter: Do you think this is right...
Why Facebook is alienating millions
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of the millions who ended their relationship with Facebook? Breaking up is hard to do but Facebook is acting like a psychotic ex, hounding...
Your Privacy - Amazon’s Alexa comes to Marriott hotel rooms
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you get a hotel room you expect privacy, right? That’s why not everyone is happy about Amazon and Marriott hotels teaming up. By this summer, a...
Fake News; Americans are having trouble distinguishing factual statements from opinions
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you tell a real story from an opinion piece? According to a new poll, most Americans cannot. In this Consumer Tech Update, Kim puts us to the test...
Two U.S. Senators demand answers to Amazon Echo & Alexa’s eavesdropping
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a family proved that Alexa was listening in on private conversations, two U.S. Senators want answers from Amazon. Listen to this Consumer Tech U...
Police angry as Apple makes it even harder to hack into a locked iPhone
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s next upgrade will make it impossible for crooks to crack the code on your iPhone. But the new iOS will also stop police from being able to g...
Bigger and more expensive cable & satellite bundles
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Two big mergers happened in the last two days, and neither of them is good for you and me. With At&T taking over Time Warner and Comcast buying 20th C...
Why the AT&T - Time Warner takeover is such a big deal
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a multi-billion dollar takeover and it’s bad news for you and me. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update podcast as Kim explains why the AT&T/Ti...
Top online vacation scams and how to avoid them
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As you head out for vacation, you can bet that scammers are working hard to snag your hard earned money. Here are the most important things you should...
The world’s fastest supercomputer now claimed once again by the U.S.
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great news: America once again owns the world’s most powerful supercomputer, performing at 200 Trillion calculations per second! But what is it good...
Who are the biggest cybersecurity threats to the U.S.?
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. is a target of cyber attacks and cyber terrorists. An FBI agent mapped out the biggest threats. What’s being done and what would happen if ...
Apple’s new app for addicted smartphone users
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is direct clinical and medical evidence that heavy smartphone users experience physical symptoms when their device is taken away. Even with Face...
Why millions may not want to upgrade to this fall's iPhone X Plus
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We always want the latest and greatest gadget but this time around, iPhone users may be happier with the latest upgrade instead of the new upcoming iP...
Should you give your DNA to testing companies?
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
DNA testing companies promise to break down your genetic code if you send them a sample of saliva. They’re making billions, but at what cost to your...
What your kids will be doing on their smartphone this summer
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kids are putting away lunch boxes and backpacks to enjoy summer vacation. That means more time for smartphones! But do you know where your kids will s...
The Problem with Hillary Clinton running Facebook
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hillary Clinton had an interesting answer to the question of where she would like to be a CEO. Without hesitation she said Facebook. In this Consumer ...
On Facebook, who actually owns your digital data?
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook’s been using your personal data to make money for years. Now one user has uncovered just how valuable your data is. But whose data is it on...
How to keep Alexa, Siri and your smartphone from uninvited listening
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our smart assistants are helpful, until we lose control and they start listening all the time and sharing unintended conversations. We need to turn of...
Harsh reality of today’s self-driving cars
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you excited for self-driving cars? The thought of basically having your very own autonomous chauffeur? Don’t get too worked up! I think it’s g...
A Pause to reflect on Memorial Day
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kim’s sharing her thoughts on three powerful words; duty, honor and selflessness. On this Memorial Day we honor those who died fighting for our free...
The Big Problem with crowd source funding
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crowdfunding has gone mainstream, but how do you know who’s sincere and who’s not? A start-up company just walked off with over $3 million, leavin...
The most appalling video game ever
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What you’re about to hear is hard to believe. Whether you have kids who play video games or not, you will find this shocking. There’s a popular Am...
Something troubling is quietly happening at Google
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Google promised a business code of conduct when it was established in 2001, with a pretty direct motto “Don’t be evil.” The motto is being erase...
After the Santa Fe school shooting, Facebook fails to fulfill its promise to stop fake sites
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook has a major problem on its hands after fake sites were shared just minutes after the Sante Fe school shooting. Facebook hasn’t been able to...
Throwing away your old cellphone could start a 5-alarm fire
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It might seem like an easy solution, just toss your old cell phone in the trash. But that act could blow up in your face, literally. Tossing cellphone...
Police say no more listening to our scanners
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Law enforcement says enough is enough when it comes to the public listening in on their scanner traffic. Their main concern is that criminals are havi...
The Gig Economy - How much can you make?
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of Gig-Economy? If you’re considering driving for Uber or Lyft, or renting a spare bedroom, a guest house, or even an entire hom...
Flying cars? Not so fast!
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Uber says it will have flying taxis in under two years. What? A handful of companies are getting on board to make flying cars a reality, but will it r...
The first city to scan residents' social media posts
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
California becomes the first city to monitor its residents' social media posts. Artificial Intelligence will scan Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram dai...
FBI lists the top 3 most popular online scams
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People get ripped off by sneaky hackers every day. An unsuspecting public is swindled out of 1.4 billion dollars a year. The FBI says that it boils do...
Why now is a bad time to buy a new smartphone
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all love new tech, but the trick to buying is all about timing. You don’t want a device that’s about to be replaced by something better. Listen...
4 things you must do to get your smartphone ready for summer travel
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With summer around the corner, you’re likely planning weekend trips and family vacations. Whether you’re going to another state or another country...