Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Watch out for fake IRS sites on Google

02 Apr 2025

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It’s tax season, and scammers are paying to show up first when you search for IRS help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Is Google now irrelevant?

01 Apr 2025

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AI is changing how we search, and Google might be too slow to keep up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to make AI-generated pics look good

01 Apr 2025

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ChatGPT-4o’s new image tools turn your photos into eye-popping digital art. Here's how to get the best results, fast. Learn more about your ad choic...

How to book a sold-out campsite

01 Apr 2025

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Top parks book out months ahead, but smart apps can alert you to cancellations in real time. Here’s how to beat the system. Learn more about your a...

Your DNA is up for sale

31 Mar 2025

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23andMe went bankrupt, and your genetic data is now part of its assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delete an email? It’s not gone

30 Mar 2025

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Free email services can recover messages days or weeks after you hit delete. Here’s what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

How to use GPT-4o’s new image tool

30 Mar 2025

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Describe anything and ChatGPT will create artwork you can tweak, download, and use however you want. It’s amazing. Learn more about your ad choices...

Can you guess this bird call?

29 Mar 2025

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This free app can name birds just from their song or a quick photo. Birdwatchers, you’re gonna want this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Getting rid of the evidence

29 Mar 2025

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An iPad sat at the bottom of a river for 5 years. It still gave police what they needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Buy Now, Pay Later comes for fast food

28 Mar 2025

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Split your burger order into six payments? You can, but your wallet might regret it later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Enter the robo-bagger

28 Mar 2025

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Going grocery shopping? Don’t be surprised if soon a little robot packs all your stuff — not the bagger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

AI can help your posts go viral

27 Mar 2025

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Don’t just post and hope. Ask AI for captions, hashtags and edits that fit each social platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

The robots are coming

27 Mar 2025

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Nvidia’s CEO says human-like robots are less than five years away. They’ll walk, talk, and maybe even take your job. Scared? Learn more about your...

AI can now watch your videos and give smart feedback

26 Mar 2025

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I used ChatGPT to see if my new puppy was playing too rough. The AI gave me helpful tips in seconds. Here's how you can use it too Learn more about yo...

You’re tracked 24/7

26 Mar 2025

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Big companies know nearly everything about you. Here’s why it’s impossible to get out of their grips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

This will keep your hotel room ice cold

25 Mar 2025

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If you're the type that needs a cold hotel room, this strategy is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Close your 23&Me account...NOW

25 Mar 2025

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23&Me has filed bankrupcy and to get some much needed cash, they plan on selling your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

3 rules of crypto

24 Mar 2025

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Remember this: Crypto transactions are never reversible. You need to keep your investments safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Meet the F-47: America’s mind-controlled fighter jet

24 Mar 2025

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The F-47 will team up with AI drones to handle threats in real time. No pilots needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You need a burner phone number

23 Mar 2025

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Keep spammers and creeps away by using a temporary phone number. Here’s how to get one for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Amazon vs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission

23 Mar 2025

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The feds say Amazon’s liable for unsafe third-party products. Amazon’s counter? The Safety Commission itself is unconstitutional. Learn more about...

Pay for your Apple Watch with FSA/HSA funds

22 Mar 2025

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Apple Watches can be life-saving, but they’re not cheap. If you have an FSA or HSA, you may be able to get reimbursed.   Learn more about your ad c...

Dangerous free Wi-Fi

22 Mar 2025

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Tempted to pop on the free public internet? Take my advice: Don’t do it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Record your screen for free on any computer

21 Mar 2025

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No need to buy extra software. Windows and Mac have built-in screen recorders. Here’s how to use them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Own a Tesla? You’re a target

21 Mar 2025

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Hackers stole the names and home addresses of Tesla owners and shared them online. Here’s what you need to know.   Learn more about your ad choice...

Is your video doorbell at the right height?

20 Mar 2025

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Porch pirates stole over $12 billion worth of packages last year. Make sure your doorbell cam is in the right spot to catch them. Learn more about you...

The big lie: Cutting the cable

20 Mar 2025

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Lots of folks got rid of their expensive cable in hopes of saving a buck. Now, streaming costs more than cable ever did. Learn more about your ad choi...

Flying soon? Here’s how airlines track you

19 Mar 2025

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From the moment you book, airlines collect data on your habits, web activity, and even your complaints. Here’s how to protect your privacy in the sk...

When woke meets tech

19 Mar 2025

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Are your email signatures destroying the planet? One professor thinks so. His solution? Ban them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Clear signs you’re using AI to write

18 Mar 2025

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Use ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude to craft that perfect office email? From overused words to perfect grammar, here’s how to avoid sounding like a robot....

Why I turned off my Amazon Echo

18 Mar 2025

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Amazon is rolling out an AI-powered Alexa that sends everything you say to its servers for “processing.” If you don’t opt in, your Echo becomes ...

How to score deals on Facebook Marketplace

17 Mar 2025

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Facebook isn’t the go-to social media for Gen Z anymore, but Marketplace is keeping them around. Here’s how to find hidden gems and the best deals...

The end of the Apple Watch?

17 Mar 2025

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Once a must-have, even for Rolex owners, the Apple Watch has lost its shine. Sales are down 20%. Can Apple turn it around? Learn more about your ad ch...

Stolen tool bust proves why you need a tracker

16 Mar 2025

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A carpenter used AirTags to catch thieves in a $5 million heist. Protect your car, luggage, and bike the right way before they go missing. Learn more ...

Get your share of a $25M refund

16 Mar 2025

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Scammed by a fake Microsoft pop-up? The FTC is refunding $25 million to victims of fraudulent tech support companies. Learn more about your ad choice...

4 text scams sweeping the country

16 Mar 2025

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Scammers are flooding phones with fake alerts about tolls, accounts, and deliveries. Here’s how to spot the tricks before you get caught. Learn more...

3 must-have apps for dog owners

15 Mar 2025

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Whether you’ve got a new pup or a seasoned pro, these apps will make life easier with training tips, dog-friendly spots, and trusted pet sitters. Le...

Make $50/hour being a friend

14 Mar 2025

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Need extra cash? This side hustle pays you to be kind and just be yourself. Here’s how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Why you need a burner phone

14 Mar 2025

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Stop giving your personal number to everyone. Protect your privacy with a second number. Here’s how to set one up.   Learn more about your ad choi...

Move over, Kia Boys: Thieves are now targeting Nissans

13 Mar 2025

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A new car theft trick is spreading fast, and it doesn’t even require your keys. Here’s how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Is AI the next dot-com bubble?

13 Mar 2025

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Some worry history is repeating itself, but the reality is different. Here’s why AI isn’t the bubble you think it is. Learn more about your ad c...

No AI skills? No job offer

12 Mar 2025

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By this time next year, over half of all job postings will list AI experience as a must. Now’s the time to get up to speed. Learn more about your a...

Everything Amazon knows about you

12 Mar 2025

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Every click, purchase, and Alexa command you've ever made is tracked by Amazon. Want to see what else it knows? Here’s how to get your data. Learn m...

Why it’s so hard to cancel

11 Mar 2025

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Getting out of a subscription is hard by design. Here’s how companies use “cancellation funnels” to keep you paying up. Learn more about your ad...

Drivers want their buttons back

11 Mar 2025

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Touch screens, gesture controls, pop-out door handles. Car tech is going too far, and drivers are fed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Get paid to eat out as a mystery diner

10 Mar 2025

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Find out how you can enjoy free meals and get paid to review restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyber criminals are sending ransom demands by snail mail

10 Mar 2025

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Extortionists are skipping email and sending official-looking ransom letters through the U.S. Postal Service. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your...

Phone stolen? Do this immediately

10 Mar 2025

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One second, it's in your pocket. The next, it's gone. Here's exactly what to do now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Zillow problem

09 Mar 2025

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Most people think Zillow's Zestimate is the best way to value a home. The truth is, it’s not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

NASA just brought GPS to the moon

08 Mar 2025

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I predict one day the moon will have its own version of Google Maps. Plus, a couple of great apps that'll help you stargaze at night. Learn more abou...

3D video calls are coming this year

08 Mar 2025

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Smartphones, AI you can talk to, and glasses-free 3D video calls: It’s not sci-fi anymore. Here’s what you’ll be using soon. Learn more about yo...

I used ChatGPT to diagnose a car problem

07 Mar 2025

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My friend’s car had a mystery leak. Instead of guessing, I let ChatGPT’s live video mode take a look. Here’s what happened. Learn more about you...

Social media accounts and your privacy

07 Mar 2025

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The U.S. government might soon require social media credentials from green card, citizenship, asylum, and refugee applicants. Here’s what to know. ...

Is it time to ditch your wallet?

06 Mar 2025

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Using your phone instead of a credit card might seem less secure, but it’s actually safer. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Why video streaming still fails

06 Mar 2025

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When it comes to big events, Netflix, Hulu and others still can’t seem to get it right. I’ll tell you why in this short podcast. Learn more about...

Scammers use AI to mimic your boss

05 Mar 2025

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A deepfaked call or video could cost the company big. Spot the scam before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

The dark side of conspiracy rabbit holes

05 Mar 2025

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Believing in one conspiracy is one thing, but falling for them all? It leads to a darker, more spiteful worldview. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Your printer tracks you

04 Mar 2025

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Doesn’t matter if it’s a dinner recipe or a confidential agreement. Every document you print contains a hidden code that traces back to you. Lear...

Why you need to ditch video interviews

04 Mar 2025

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Think you’ve found the perfect hire? Not so fast. AI might be feeding them answers mid-interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

eBay haggling 101: How to score the best deals

03 Mar 2025

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Lowball offer got ignored? Don’t give up yet. The longer a seller waits, the better your chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Get AI working for you

03 Mar 2025

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One simple prompt can analyze your competition and give your business an edge in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Find any song stuck in your head

02 Mar 2025

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Can’t name that earworm? Google and Siri can identify almost any tune in a sec! Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Cancelling? Netflix doesn't care

02 Mar 2025

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Buy returned stuff at a discount and flip it for a profit. Some folks make thousands a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

How to record phone calls

01 Mar 2025

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Doctor’s advice, billing disputes, legal matters. Recording calls can save you. Here’s how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Turn Amazon’s returns into your cash

01 Mar 2025

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Buy returned stuff at a discount and flip it for a profit. Some folks make thousands a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Toll road scam texts: What you need to know

28 Feb 2025

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If you received a text about unpaid tolls, you’re not alone. Scammers are sending fake warnings nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

The new problem with Google Reviews

28 Feb 2025

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Fake and paid reviews have always been an issue, but now Google is making a big change. One that could shake up online business. Learn more about you...

That's no angel, it's an Apple Watch

27 Feb 2025

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A driver blacked out, crashed through a garage, and landed in a pool. When he regained consciousness, the first voice he heard came from his wrist. Le...

Did Google’s AI rip off Chegg?

27 Feb 2025

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Chegg, the online tutoring company, says Google’s AI stole its business. Now, it’s suing. Does it have a case? Learn more about your ad choices. V...

What I found on the Dark Web in just 5 minutes

26 Feb 2025

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Scams, traps, and crimes you won’t see coming. Here are all the dirty details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most hated man in Big Tech

26 Feb 2025

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Is it Apple's Tim Cook? Google's Sundar Pichai? Or Jeff Bezos? I reveal the answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Make $65/hour training AI

25 Feb 2025

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No coworkers, no commute. Just you and the future of tech. Here’s how to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AM radio in every vehicle

25 Feb 2025

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Automakers tried to kill AM radio, but Congress isn’t buying their excuses. A full Senate vote is coming, here's the scoop. Learn more about your a...

Can't sleep? Try this

23 Feb 2025

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We’ve all heard that blue light from screens wrecks your sleep, but is that really true? Try these tips to fall asleep faster. You’ll thank me lat...

Is AI making you dumb?

23 Feb 2025

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More teens rely on AI for homework, but what happens when they stop learning basic knowledge? The long-term impact might be bigger than we think. Lear...

Low on iPhone storage? Turn this on now

22 Feb 2025

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Your photos are eating up space, but a simple setting can free up tons of storage without losing your high-resolution images. Learn more about your ad...

Hollywood writers just realized AI steals their work

22 Feb 2025

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They thought they had protections, but AI is using their scripts as learning fodder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Alexa and Siri don’t want you to know

21 Feb 2025

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Do they only listen when you call them? Wrong. Here’s the truth about your smart assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Gen Z is paying $20 just to talk

21 Feb 2025

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Putting down the phone is harder than ever. Now, some Gen Zers are so desperate for a real convo, they’re willing to shell out for it. Learn more ab...

Have you been censored?

20 Feb 2025

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The FTC is investigating Big Tech for censoring opinions under government pressure. Whistleblowers say it happened — now they want your input.  Lea...

Think only boomers fall for scams?

20 Feb 2025

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Scammers don’t just target seniors. So who’s really at risk? The answer, and some other common scam myths, will surprise you. Learn more about you...

The new Apple iPhone 16e

20 Feb 2025

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Want a cheaper iPhone? The iPhone 16e is here. It’s still not cheap, but under $600 is easier to handle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

4 phone myths that need to die

19 Feb 2025

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Think closing apps saves your phone's battery? Let’s bust that and three more phone myths you’ve probably fallen for. Learn more about your ad cho...

The truth about OnlyFans

19 Feb 2025

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Think OnlyFans is easy money? One model made $43 million, but the average creator makes just $1,300 a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Stop falling for these 4 big computer myths

18 Feb 2025

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No, a magnet won’t erase your hard drive, and yes, Macs get viruses. Let’s set the record straight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Are we getting a new iPhone?

18 Feb 2025

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Goodbye home button, tiny screen, and Lightning cable. Apple is set to unveil a brand-new iPhone SE with USB-C and a more powerful processor. Learn mo...

TV myths you need to stop believing

17 Feb 2025

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4K always looks better? Leaving your TV on saves it? Pricey HDMI cables improve quality? Let’s bust these common TV myths once and for all. Learn mo...

Gen Z vs. the bosses

17 Feb 2025

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Big names like Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, and Trump are demanding employees return to the office. Some are complying, others are quitting. Is Gen Z about...

How a VPN saved my friend $600 on a rental car

16 Feb 2025

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Retailers change prices based on location, but a simple trick can unlock hidden discounts. Use a VPN, clear your cookies, and try these other hacks to...

Bad weekend to buy Apple or Amazon gear

16 Feb 2025

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New Apple and Amazon products are dropping soon. If you’re thinking about upgrading, wait a few days or risk buying last year’s tech. Learn more a...

Selling your car? Erase this first

15 Feb 2025

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Your car stores your home address, call history, and even credit card info. Before selling it, make sure your personal data doesn’t go with it. Lear...

Billionaire AI battle: Altman vs. Musk

15 Feb 2025

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Elon Musk offered $97 billion for ChatGPT. Sam Altman fired back with a $9.7 billion bid for X. The backstory? Lawsuits, insults, and a fight over AI’...

See who’s secretly tracking you online

14 Feb 2025

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The Markup's Blacklight reveals hidden ad trackers, keyloggers, and session recorders in seconds. Find out what’s lurking behind the sites you visit...

The government stores retirement records in a cave

14 Feb 2025

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Where are the computers? Believe it or not, federal retiree records are still stored underground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Free package on your doorstep?

13 Feb 2025

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Hackers are mailing fake Amazon packages with QR codes inside. Scan it, and malware hijacks your phone in seconds. Here's how to stay safe.  Learn mo...

You didn't believe that was a weather balloon, did you?

13 Feb 2025

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The Chinese spy balloon was packed with American tech from at least five U.S. companies, and the government knew. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

3 ways to use Google Lens

12 Feb 2025

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Snap a pic, get answers. Google Lens helps you shop, translate text, and solve problems fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Securing our lead in AI

12 Feb 2025

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China’s AI just outperformed ChatGPT — but they rigged the results. I’ve got the inside story on what this means for America’s AI future. Lear...

How to use your voice to type

11 Feb 2025

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Type less, talk more! Voice typing lets you cruise past 160 words per minute. That's four times faster than typing by hand.  Learn more about your ad...

FBI warns about new text scam

11 Feb 2025

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Fake parking ticket and toll texts are tricking people into paying. Don't fall for it. Here's how to spot the scam. Learn more about your ad choices. ...