Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Ring doorbell app used to track ICE agents

21 Jun 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

What a time to write

21 May 2025

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With AI tools, it’s easier than ever to fake your way through school, work — anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Never tell the truth on security questions

20 May 2025

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If a hacker can find your mom’s maiden name or your first pet on social media, your accounts are easy targets. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Don’t fall for Facebook or Instagram scams

20 May 2025

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See a great deal on your feed? Here’s why it could be a slick scam that takes your money fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

One inbox for everything

19 May 2025

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Tired of missing bill alerts and repair requests? Set up a shared email for all the important stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

With AI, you’re the product

19 May 2025

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Most AI tools don’t cost anything to use. There’s a reason: your data is the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Turn an old phone into a free security cam

18 May 2025

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Time to pull out your old smartphone. Get an extra tool to protect your home with this step-by-step guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Gen Z is a national security threat

18 May 2025

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Sixty percent get their news from TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Here's why that has experts alarmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Hidden cam shocker

17 May 2025

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Some cams are so small they can hide inside smoke detectors, clocks and remotes. Try these pro tips to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices....

AI voice scams hit banks

17 May 2025

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Scammers are using AI to fake your voice and beat phone security. I’ll tell you the right way to lock down your accounts. Learn more about your ad...

This AI lets you talk to lost loved ones

16 May 2025

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AI tools like StoryFile and HereAfter create interactive avatars of people who’ve died. You can hear their voice, see their face, and ask them quest...

Does this stop phone radiation?

16 May 2025

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Products like stickers and blankets claim to shield you from your phone’s EMFs. Here’s what works and what to skip. Learn more about your ad cho...

The rise of grandfluencers

15 May 2025

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You don’t have to be a 20-something to get noticed. There’s a whole new generation of trendsetters taking over online. Learn more about your ad ...

Your smart TV might already be dumb

15 May 2025

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Some TV makers are killing off updates for models 2 or 3 years old. Here's how to fight back without buying a whole new screen. Learn more about you...

Use LinkedIn the right way

14 May 2025

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Want to amplify your professional network? Don't miss out on the best-kept secret for reach and engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Starlink’s taking over the sky

14 May 2025

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Musk’s satellites beam the internet everywhere. Soon, your phone will work off-grid too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Online banks pay more interest

13 May 2025

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Tired of earning almost nothing from your savings? Some online accounts now offer 3 to 4 percent or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Free TV is having a moment

13 May 2025

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After years of paying for every streamer under the sun, young folks are waking up to broadcast TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Signs you have spyware or a keylogger

12 May 2025

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Is your phone suddenly running hot? That might not just be a glitch. It could be some creep spying in on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices...

Your car knows where you went last night

12 May 2025

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Modern cars track your location, speed, and even who’s with you. That data’s being sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

The emojis you’re using all wrong

11 May 2025

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A thumbs-up doesn’t mean “great job” anymore. Here’s what Gen Z says your emojis really mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

6 dead tech phrases you’ll never say again

11 May 2025

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From Blockbuster nights to fax machines, here’s what tech made obsolete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kill phantom power spiking your electric bill

10 May 2025

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Your devices might be “off,” but they’re still burning energy. Here’s a cheap fix to cut your bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

3 scams that drain your bank account

10 May 2025

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Think you’d never fall for one? These are the exact tricks catching people every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

New car buying scam

09 May 2025

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Buying a car online? Even with video tours and snazzy websites, scammers are stealing thousands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Why your next iPhone could cost over $2,000

09 May 2025

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Apple hyped its new AI as a game-changer. Now the rollout’s delayed and the competition’s pulling ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Make a self-destructing USB drive

08 May 2025

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Got a flash drive full of sensitive stuff? Here’s a way to make it wipe if someone tries to snoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Scanning your eyeballs

08 May 2025

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Would you trade a scan of your eye for free crypto? That’s what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to do. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices....

Never lose your phone with this trick

07 May 2025

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A hidden setting lets someone call you from your locked phone. Set it up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever own a Tesla?

07 May 2025

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Your name could end up on a hit list. A shady site is doxxing people it thinks are Tesla owners, even if they sold the car years ago. Learn more abo...

Phone down, eyes up

06 May 2025

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At the pool with your kids? If you’re on your phone, you’re not really watching them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Minority Report tech is here

06 May 2025

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The MTA is testing AI cameras that analyze body language to spot danger before it unfolds. Is this a sci-fi premonition come true? Learn more about...

Apple Watch saves a surfer’s life

05 May 2025

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Swept out to sea, he used his watch to call for help. A rescue chopper came fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neuralink’s third implant

05 May 2025

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Brad Smith, a father of three, is Neuralink’s third implant recipient and the first nonverbal patient to get it. Hear his amazing update in this sho...

Email that deletes itself

04 May 2025

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Gmail has a hidden mode that makes your messages vanish. Here’s how to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iPhone or Galaxy? Tariffs make the choice easier

04 May 2025

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New tariffs will drive up prices on China-made phones. That’s bad news for Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How click farms fake 5-star reviews

03 May 2025

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That flood of perfect reviews? Could be paid for. Here’s how to spot the signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robotaxis for sale

03 May 2025

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Waymo’s self-driving cars will soon be up for grabs. But don’t count on turning a profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Secret Airpod spy tool

02 May 2025

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See an iPhone or iPad just sitting somewhere it doesn’t belong? Don’t assume you’re alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...