Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Episodes
There’s a sucker born every minute
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a new phone scam that’s defrauded millions of Americans. Here’s how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Helen Mirren needs your help?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get an email from her asking for Bitcoin? It’s all part of a new celeb scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple fights nudity
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. produces millions of porn videos every year but now Apple’s drawing a digital line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Watch out for shady supplements
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of popular creatine gummies on Amazon are missing the real dose. Here’s how to spot the good ones before you buy. Learn more about your ad c...
The end of Google
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google’s two-decade tech reign is crumbling in the era of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prices change while you shop
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stores are rolling out digital price tags that let them raise prices in real time. Here’s how surge pricing could hit your next grocery run. Learn...
Apple's top app
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A controversial new app just shot to #1 on the Apple charts. Not for entertainment, but for alerting users to ICE activity. Learn more about your ad...
Restore old pics with AI
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bring faded memories back to life. These simple AI tools let you see your loved ones just as you remember them. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Is your old tech worth a fortune?
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some investors are treating vintage tech like fine art. The right piece could be a goldmine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Boomers and Zoomers agree on this
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your phone habits harmless? There’s one thing every generation agrees is just too rude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Bring back the buttons
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your car's dashboard looks straight out of Star Trek: Enterprise. That's not the best thing, here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Never lose your friends again
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Separated in the crowd? Drop a pin in Google Maps and share your live location. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Is your crypto account real?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto scammers promise fast cash. Only it's not. Here’s how the con works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to take pics of fireworks
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your phone can capture shots that look as good as the real thing. Three simple tricks for Instagram-worthy snaps this Fourth of July. Learn more abo...
Life's too short for customer service
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can't seem to get someone on the phone for help? For most companies, that is intentional. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Pajamas to polished in 30 seconds
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to look fully awake for that impromptu early morning Zoom meeting? Try these quick settings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Unlimited PTO is out
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It sounded like a dream until the reality of business kicked in. Now, Big Tech is ditching the perks and rediscovering a brutal truth Learn more abo...
Never let strangers handle your phone
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're a nice person, so you hand it over. Here's how one quick scam could get you to rethink that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
How to blur your house on Google
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home burglaries are down but the bad guys have gotten smarter. Here's how they use tech to steal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Three free AI courses anyone can take
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No tech degree? No problem. These fun, free classes will teach you AI basics without frying your brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Scammers faking celebs
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your favorite celebrity sliding into your inbox with hot new crypto tips? Probably not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Reset your social feeds
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of seeing the same ol’ stuff? A few quick settings on Facebook and Instagram can clean up your timeline fast. Learn more about your ad choic...
Dinner and a movie? Not in 20 years
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even with better food, sound, and service, theaters are still on the decline. Execs say the classic night out has an expiration date. Learn more about...
Smart sprinklers are smart
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your summer water bill doesn’t have to skyrocket. The right smart sprinkler can cut usage by 30% and keep your lawn looking great. Learn more abou...
The top three online scams
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you're too smart for a scam? Thousands fall for these every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best times to drive on July 4
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 62 million people will be on the road. Here's how to dodge the worst traffic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple is folding
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally on the way, but with a $2k price tag, this futuristic flex might just break the bank and the internet. Le...
AI note takers
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence can take notes, assign tasks and organize your whole meeting. Here’s how to set it up. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
The micro spy
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like a bug, acts like a spy and it’s made in China. This tiny drone is so stealthy you'd never know it was watching. Learn more about you...
Make your own intercom system
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a few smart speakers, you’ve got a way to talk to any room in your house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple’s AI flunkout
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple swears it’s building the future of AI. Now they’re scrambling to buy one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The privacy trick websites don’t want you to know
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Websites can still ID you using your browser’s unique fingerprint. Want to actually stay private? You’ll need this. Learn more about your ad ch...
AI will take these jobs
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From web developers to call center reps, here's who's being replaced first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop clicking “unsubscribe”
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That innocent-looking link at the bottom of a spam email? It could be stealing your data. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Streaming officially beats cable and broadcast
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More Americans now stream TV than watch cable or broadcast. It’s a massive shift from just four years ago. The old guard is losing fast. Lea...
Three things you should never tell AI
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PSA: Deleting your ChatGPT convo doesn’t actually delete it. Your chats are saved forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
How AirPods made it okay to ignore everyone
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once seen as rude and antisocial, earbuds are now part of everyday life. Here’s how Apple normalized tuning people out. Learn more about your ad c...
This makes your house an easy target
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your security system helping or harming you? If you’re doing these things, think twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Ring doorbell app used to track ICE agents
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon’s Neighbors app was built to fight porch pirates. In Los Angeles, people are using it to warn each other about immigration raids. Learn mor...
Secret Amazon page for cheap stuff
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to buy tech at a fraction of the price? Here’s where to look for Amazon's hidden deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Google's plan to stay relevant
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With ChatGPT on the rise, Google is losing its grip. Here's how it wants to win you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
The creepy way advertisers find you
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get an ad for something you only talked about? You might be a target of ultrasonic cross-device tracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Why AI isn’t taking over (yet)
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Tech wants you to think AI is smarter than us. Here’s why you shouldn’t believe the hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
The $200-an-hour job scam
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recruiter shoots a text over to you for the best job opportunity ever. Spoiler alert: It’s a trap to steal your identity. Learn more about ...
Your own mobile phone company
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump is diving into the mobile service game with a flashy, gold-plated Android deal for just $47 a month. But how? Learn more about your ...
How to check your internet speeds
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slow Wi-Fi? Try this free fix first. Get proof of what’s dragging your speeds before you spend a dime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Smart glasses, now with AI
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to give smart glasses another chance? Yes, the awkward wearable tech that flopped over a decade ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Make your own travel movie with Google Earth
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just for maps. You can build a visual scrapbook of your trips, complete with photos, notes, and slideshows. Learn more about your ad choi...
The illusion of intelligence
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AI has already surpassed human intelligence. Is he missing the bigger picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Save your dad’s stories forever
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Father’s Day, sit down with your pops and record his best memories. Here’s the way to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Don’t buy that Facebook lie
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scams on Facebook and Instagram are stealing billions from Americans. Zuckerberg’s empire is doing nothing to stop it. Learn more about your ad ch...
How to find the best prices on eBay
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want what you want but for less? Here are some secrets to scoring the best deals on anything you’re looking for. Learn more about your ad choices....
AI killed the website
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is quietly ending traditional online searches, killing websites, blogs, and countless jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
What’s inside that mega cheap hard drive
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Super-cheap storage sounds great until you see what you’re really about to get. Don’t get burned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Apple's all out of ideas
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, Apple promised groundbreaking AI, but Siri's failures have left the company scrambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Make a Father’s Day card with AI
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ditch the cheesy store cards. Use ChatGPT to turn your favorite photo into a custom keepsake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Can your phone bring down a plane?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re still told to switch on airplane mode before takeoff. What really happens if you don’t? Here’s the truth. Learn more about your ad choi...
Lost retirement money? Here’s how to find it
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly $2 trillion is sitting in forgotten 401(k) accounts. Yours might be one of them. Here’s how to check. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Your ChatGPT convos aren't private
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think of everything you ever told your chatbot. Did you delete it? Even if you did, you didn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Lexis Nexis data breach: See if you’re at risk
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The data broker had a massive data breach, leaking personal info on hundreds of thousands of people. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about ...
Apple's lost its mojo
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's WWDC 2025 is just as disappointing as expected. Has the company lost its magic touch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Alexa is always listening
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon says your Echo only tunes in when you say the wake word. Not exactly true. Here’s how to check everything Alexa’s recorded about you Lear...
WWDC 2025: Apple’s Siri problem
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The big tech event of the year is underway. Will it be a showstopper? Here’s why Apple lovers are frustrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
The scary new fraud your inbox can’t spot
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is making scam emails look like the real deal. Double-check before you click, reply, or send money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Where cheaters really hide messages
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missed the signs? Check these secret apps and files cheaters use to cover their tracks. Be ready for what you find. Learn more about your ad choices...
Kidnapped for his Bitcoin
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New York crypto investor survived 25 days of torture by criminals after they tried to force him to hand over his crypto. Learn more about your ad...
How to catch a cheater with their phone
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think something’s off? Your spouse’s phone has all the answers. Here’s where to look for proof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Are you living with a cyberweapon?
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI warns that outdated routers make easy targets for foreign hackers. Here are the warning signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Privacy vs. terrorism
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The feds say the threat of a major terrorist attack is the highest since 9/11. How are they fighting back? Surveillance. Learn more about your ad c...
Why stores want your email at checkout
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hand over your email, and every purchase gets tracked. Here’s what you’re giving up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
The top five AI chatbots
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, more Americans are trying out AI for everything. It promises literary insight, second opinions, or even legal clarity, but can you trust th...
Use AI to make your emails less cringe
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before you hit send and accidentally start office drama, copy your message into a chatbot and let AI make you sound less like a jerk. Learn more abou...
The “learn to code” promise just collapsed
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out all those years of pushing coding in schools may have set grads up for failure. Here are the skills that will matter in the AI age. Learn ...
Three easy ways to document your road trip
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t let your trip photos disappear into your camera roll. Try these simple tips to organize, share and remember every stop. Learn more about you...
Four jobs AI can’t replace
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not coming for everything. Here are careers where humans still rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your iPhone can listen for danger
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a hidden feature that can alert you to sounds like smoke alarms, knocks, or even your baby crying. Check it out! Learn more about your ad ...
AI is recording everything at work
02 Jun 2025
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AI tools now transcribe every meeting. Should you warn people before hitting record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to self-publish your book
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So you wrote a book, congrats! Skip the waiting game with publishers. You can do it yourself with Kindle Direct Publishing. Learn more about your ad...
Bye-bye to free Wi-Fi
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remember internet cafes? These days, many coffee shops are tired of folks camping out all day on free internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Carsick from your phone? This iPhone trick can help
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If looking at your phone in the car makes you queasy, you’re not alone. Give your brain a break and enjoy the ride. Learn more about your ad choic...
Is cellphone radiation really safe?
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert F. Kennedy is catching heat for warning about cellphone radiation. But is he right? Here’s the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
How to add a VPN to your TV
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock streaming shows from around the world. Here’s the easy way to watch anything you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
OpenAI’s new everything device
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI and Apple design legend Johnny Ive are building something big. Will it replace your iPhone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
New ways to spot an affair
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your spouse glued to their phone all of a sudden? Modern cheaters have more ways to cover their tracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Has Tim Cook lost Apple’s magic touch?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is leaving Apple behind, and Tim Cook’s under pressure to deliver something big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mid-week slump? Try this
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Wednesday drag is real. I’ve got a few quick tech tips to help you reset and power through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Is Starlink the only answer?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in the middle of nowhere and can’t get decent internet, you don’t have many choices. I’ll break down what works and what doesn’t. ...
Find out if your car is being tracked
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your location could be logged every time you drive, thanks to license plate readers. Here’s how to check if it’s happening near you. Learn more ...
How to disappear from the internet
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People always ask me: can you stop being tracked on the web? One guy tried, here’s how far he went. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Honoring our heroes this Memorial Day
26 May 2025
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Preserve your family's military legacy. Here’s how to protect heirlooms and replace lost medals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Memorial Day
26 May 2025
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More than sales and barbecues, today is for honoring those who gave their lives for our freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Flip your old books into cash
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bezos started Amazon selling used books. While you might not build a trillion‑dollar empire, your shelves could hold big money. Learn more a...
Pros and cons of online banks
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big banks pay next to nothing on savings while online banks offer 4 percent or more. This is the way to choose if it’s right for you. Learn more a...
How to make AI headshots
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
70 percent of hiring pros reject candidates over a bad photo. With AI tools, you can whip up a pro pic in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices....
Top 3 scams that drain your bank account
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s more than spam. These are the tricks scammers use to empty your wallet, and how to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
“Hello Pervert” scam
23 May 2025
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You get an email from a stranger claiming, “We have naked pictures of you!” It’s a scam designed to scare you into paying up. Here’s what to k...
Apple Intelligence falls flat
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple promised AI in every corner of your iPhone. The reality? Most of it’s missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Your .edu email gets you 3 big freebies
22 May 2025
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It’s not only for logging into class. That school address unlocks free software that normally costs thousands. Learn more about your ad choices....
Deepfake p*rn is now a crime
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Take It Down Act is a big win for victims, but good luck getting shady sites to actually take your image down. Learn more about your ad choices...
Beware the Wi-Fi Pineapple trick
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no tropical treat. If your phone auto-connects to public Wi-Fi, you might get burned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...