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Hackers steal $285M in Bitcoin
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
$285 million in crypto — gone. Two hackers stole over 4,100 Bitcoin from a billionaire, but they didn’t get away with it. Plus, tips for using Per...
AI brings dead celebs back to life
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, kinda... Hollywood is spending millions to resurrect the likeness of screen legends like Judy Garland with AI. Creepy or fine? Plus, YouTube’s...
Car companies are tracking your driving
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a speed racer? You're being watched. Major car companies are watching how you drive and selling your data to third-party brokers. Plus, discov...
AI will watch everything you do
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you behaving badly? Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison predicts that AI will soon keep you in line. In other news: MoviePass fraud exposed, Snapchat ...
How I avoided a $40K scam
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul emailed me about a $39,500 invoice, demanding I pay up ASAP. The problem? I didn’t owe him a cent. Plus, AI is eyeing 60 million jobs, Gen Z is...
Are scammers using infidelity to manipulate you?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Your spouse is cheating on you.” That’s the shocking line behind a new sextortion scam. The message includes a link claiming to offer “proof,...
How tech saved lives in Georgia school shooting
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A tragic shooting at Apalachee High in Winder, Georgia, left four dead and nine injured. It may have been worse without a new safety system — teache...
Father takes on website after son's tragic death
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses suicide. If you're struggling, reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You're not alone. Last year, Brett Allred’...
How to get cheap flights with expert Clark Howard
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Money-saving guru Clark Howard is here, sharing his top-secret strategies to land the cheapest flights imaginable — and trust me, the airlines do no...
Amazon bans drivers from singing?
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some Amazon drivers say they can’t even hum along to their favorite tunes. And NFL fans, want to watch every game this season? Be ready to cough up ...
The broken promise of 'ad-free' TV
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Streaming was supposed to be ad-free, but now ads are sneaking into paid plans, and free ones are packed with them. What happened? Plus, is Facebook l...
Big Tech listens to your convos
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At least one media group gathers info from conversations and uses it for targeted ads. Plus, a new sextortion scam tactic, Amazon's "Just Walk Out" te...
Hackers are selling old routers to spies
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They're using these routers for denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and spamming inboxes. Meanwhile, a man’s been cyberstalked by a former roommate — ...
How to earn $25 million a year on eBay
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Lightman started by selling her kids' video games on eBay in the ’90s. Today, she operates a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a dedicated team, ...
The FTC bans fake online reviews
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Using bots to boost social media followers and influence is off the table, too. Disney+ adds Hulu shows, sparking parental outrage. Plus, Waymo horror...
Will AI revolutionize your next doctor's visit? Rep. David Schweikert thinks so
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can artificial intelligence make healthcare faster, cheaper, and more convenient? Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., believes it can transform the medica...
iPhone 16 launch date: Here’s what you can expect
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark your calendars! The iPhone 16 is dropping this September. Also, Telegram’s CEO gets arrested in France — authorities say he didn’t do enoug...
AI is running for mayor
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A guy tried getting ChatGPT elected as the mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, but voters shut that down fast. Google secretly scraped $5 billion worth of dat...
ADT hides a major cyber hack
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How secure is your home or business? ADT just revealed a data breach but is keeping quiet about the timing and details of what was stolen. Plus, the r...
He fell for an online Ponzi scheme
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
YouTuber Antenna Man is opening up about being a victim of the Agridime Ponzi scheme. He hopes others don't fall into the same trap. Plus, a woman tra...
Is your Wi-Fi router spying for China?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Federal officials are raising red flags over TP-Link, warning their products might be linked to Chinese espionage. Plus, Redbox files for bankruptcy, ...
Toxic chemicals found in Temu products
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Officials flagged sandals with 11 times the legal lead limit! Google’s forcing your site to train its AI if you want it searchable. Plus, the FTC is...
Google is an illegal monopoly
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A judge ruled Google illegally built and maintained a monopoly in online search by paying to be the default on smartphones. Plus, a website flaw puts...
Every American's Social Security number could be up for grabs
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hackers leaked 2.7 billion records from National Public Data, including SSNs. What does this mean for you? Plus, dynamic pricing at grocery stores, Go...
Storing cash in Venmo or Cash App? Your wallet's in danger
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlike the money in your bank, you can lose your funds sitting in these apps. Plus, a hacker found thousands of big biz secrets, a new Amazon scam is ...
Make $170K/yr answering questions online
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One guy ditched his $75K gig after making more on JustAnswers. Plus, a mom’s nightmare: her 5-year-old’s bedroom cam was hacked. Apple’s throwin...
Tesla's unsafe autopilot
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk's Tesla has reported over 1,200 autopilot crashes in the past three years. Also, look out for foreign nations spreading misinformation on so...
He spent a year 'on Mars'
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, four NASA volunteers entered a Mars simulation in Houston. They just came out out isolation. Dr. Nathan Jones, the Crew Medical Officer of ...
Kitboga exposes a shocking new scam
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves, and Kitboga is here to break it down for us! Plus, Duolingo's mean streak, the U.S. House has banned ByteD...
Clone your voice in 15 minutes
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new iPhone feature can make a copy of your voice. Could scammers use it for deepfakes? A German company will freeze your body for over $200,000, hop...
Amazon is losing billions on Alexa
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon sold Echos below cost, hoping for more Alexa shopping. Spoiler: it didn’t work. Venmo transactions aren't private, and how your 'digital twin...
How I got my cell phone number off the internet
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Darius from Incogni, who tells us how you can remove your personal data from the internet. Plus, a family claims an Amazon driver stole the...
Your scammer could be a victim too
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a massive cyberfraud industry exploiting people through slavery and kidnappings. If you've got a connected car, your data might be sold for pe...
MrBeast breaks the internet
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
His channel has more than 300 million subscribers, making him the most subscribed YouTuber in the world. What’s the key to his meteoric rise? Plus, ...
AI can tell your politics from your face
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An AI algorithm called VGGFace2 can accurately guess if you're conservative or liberal with just a single pic. Smartphones in school? Teachers are pus...
Dirty diaper ruined a family business
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and Rachelle Baron own Beau & Belle Littles, a once thriving swim diaper business. But when Amazon resold a returned diaper as "new," a one-star ...
Guy Kawasaki on being remarkable
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Kawasaki, host of the “Remarkable People” podcast, has a new book, “Think Remarkable,” that you’ve got to check out. Plus, there’s a n...
Global tech outage wreaks havoc
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A software update by CrowdStrike took down tons of computer systems around the world. Banks, businesses, hospitals, and more were all impacted. Plus, ...
Stop annoying political texts
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber crooks are hiding behind legitimate-looking political messages to lead you to dangerous websites. I also get into online job scams, five signs y...
Woman duped out of nearly $1M in gold bars
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
She says it started with a pop-up on her computer. Relationship expert Amy Chan joins us to talk about online dating and crafting the perfect profile....
Laptop catches fire on plane
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It started smoking inside a passenger's bag. Plus, the RiteAid hack, and AT&T data breach. We also talk to Elliston Berry and Anna McAdams, a mother-d...
Noland Arbaugh is the first Neuralink patient
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
His brain-chip implant lets him control computers and other devices with his mind. Kim Komando talks to Noland about why he got it and how it works. W...
Your car is watching
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Automakers and insurance companies are teaming up to share data on your driving habits. Also, EV sales are struggling, and there are issues with Airbn...
MrBeast hits 300M subscribers
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No other YouTuber has ever done this before. In other news, hackers stole 193 million Ticketmaster barcodes, and Airbnb has a hidden-cam problem. Plus...
Is 'oatzempic' a weight-loss miracle?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok claims an oatmeal and lime smoothie can help you lose 20 pounds a month. Plus, there’s a major Roku hack, you can’t be anonymous on OpenTab...
This professor has an OnlyFans. Should he be fired?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Gow and Carmen Wilson have a spicy side gig making adult videos. They were happy, and everything was going great — until Joe's other job found o...
Nvidia's big bet on AI
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Silicon Valley success story no one saw coming — Nvidia's now the world's top company, worth $3.42 trillion, thanks to its AI chips. They power ev...
She 'married' an AI chatbot
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Rosanna Ramos, the New York mom who married her Replika husband, Eren Kartal. Last year, she told us how Eren, being an AI chatbot, d...
Woman takes down peeping Tom
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Chandler was trying on pants in a Nordstrom dressing room when she sensed something off. She looked down under her stall. What did Michelle f...
The NFL may owe you a ton of money
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paid for the "Sunday Ticket" subscription service? A jury found that the NFL broke antitrust laws in how it handled some Sunday games. Uber's "One Les...
When a deleted text message isn't
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Think your deleted text messages are gone for good? One husband found out the hard way and is now suing Apple for over $6 million. Also, rough times a...
America's drinking water is under attack
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Water systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI comi...
Tesla traps toddler inside after battery dies
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A girl was saved from a Tesla Model Y in 100-degree weather in Arizona. Plus, two Florida seniors were scammed out of $400,000 in gold, and there's a ...
Bryan Johnson says he's aging in reverse
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Remember Bryan Johnson, the tech millionaire trying not to die? He says his body now ages only 7.6 months for every 12. We'll also cover how employers...
The generation of new car deniers
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The average age of cars in the U.S. is now over twelve and a half years, the oldest ever. I'll explain why people aren't buying new ones. Plus, police...
Insurers use drones to watch your home
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Sta...
Get Temu off your phone now
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok isn't the only Chinese app to worry about. A shopping app, downloaded by millions of Americans, uses sneaky tactics to monitor users. We spoke ...
Wells Fargo fires employees for faking work
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over a dozen workers were caught faking keyboard activity and using mouse jigglers to look busy. Plus, CVS recalls 133 medications, the controversial ...
$2M a year to live forever
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't die. That’s 46-year-old Bryan Johnson’s main goal in life. Bryan made $400 million when he sold his credit card processing company to eBay. ...
How to make money in podcasting
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Rob Walch from Libsyn about the current state of podcasting and get his top tips for starting your own podcast. Plus, X makes your 'likes...
WWDC 2024 recap: AI, iOS 18, and VisionOS 2
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is here. We have the latest updates on iPhone, Mac, and more. Plus, Richard Godfrey says he knows whe...
Apple’s next big idea: Robot butlers
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Picture an AI smarty-pants to wash the dishes, clean the house and video chat with you when you’re not home. Plus, fakes on Facebook, no more sharin...
Your digital twin could save your life
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have a digital twin you haven't met yet — a virtual replica of yourself that can predict health issues and offer personalized advice. Here's the...
Remote Amazon tribe gets the internet
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nine months ago, the Marubo people got Starlink — now elders say everyone's lazy and hooked on porn. Plus, Tokyo's government launches a dating app,...
MrBeast broke the YouTube record
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
His channel has more than 270 million subscribers, making him the most subscribed YouTuber in the world. What's the key to his meteoric rise? Plus, X ...
Cheap clothes online could make you sick
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Major fashion retailer Shein was caught selling millions of clothes containing toxic chemicals, some of which are linked to cancer. Plus, an Amazon dr...
Ransomware puts hospitals in danger
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The hack on Ascension threw its 140 hospitals and 40 senior facilities into full-blown chaos. Plus, Google's untrustworthy AI, tech phrases you'll nev...
Ticketmaster hack exposes data of 560M customers
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Got concert tickets? Your personal info might be on the market. Plus, why Gen Z is ditching driving, the latest malicious apps on Google Play, and how...
Scammers use your videos for deepfakes
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, an interview with a a guy who lost big money to fake investments — and he's smart, folks! It could happen to anyone. Learn more about your a...
Google's AI answers are a joke
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The only way to truly delete iPhone pics, deepfake law written with help from ChatGPT, and a warning if your Samsung phone breaks. Learn more about yo...
Get copies of all your medical records
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A major cyber attack on a top U.S. hospital chain wasn't just another hack — it was a wake-up call. Apple has just unveiled its latest line of iPads...
What really happens when you hit ‘I'm not a robot’
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You're not just proving you're human — you're revealing your browser's dirty secrets. We also talk to Jeff Johnson from The Trek Planner about using...
Ex-con man Frank Abagnale on AI
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of the most famous imposters ever. Now, he says, artificial intelligence is going to bring on a whole new wave of scams. Plus, a dangerous se...
Google Search is changing
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Web traffic is dying, and now Google is putting AI answers at the top of its search results. What does this mean for your favorite websites? Plus, Ube...
Employees are suing over going back to work
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the COVID emergency long gone, can employers fire workers who refuse to come back into the office? Plus, Apple Watch gets the FDA green light, wh...
This mom goes screen-free
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most kids are glued to the computer. But Stacy Liberatore, Deputy Science and Technology Editor at DailyMail.com, takes a different approach — she s...
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT-4o: What to know
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's much smarter and faster than before, and it will be available for free. Plus, what happens when you're in the emergency room and your hospital ge...
Our hospitals are under attack
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's cyberattack on one of the largest health systems in the U.S., Ascension, was bad — really bad. Plus, a controversial Apple iPad ad, more...
You can’t delete Meta AI
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meta wants to make your FB or IG search bar work more like ChatGPT. You can't turn it off. Plus, high school coach uses AI to frame principal, the mos...
This guy will get you to sleep, seriously
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can't seem to get to bed? Benjamin Boster reads dry Wikipedia articles to help people catch some Z's on his 'I Can't Sleep' podcast. Bad sleepers say ...
Spies want in on your router
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is yours at risk? Hackers' new side hustle is charging Chinese and Russian spies and scammers for access to old home routers so they can launch denial...
Going shopping? AI is watching you
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam's Club is using AI to check what's in your shopping cart — it's supposed to make your trip to the store 23% faster. When will humans go extinct?...
Top eBay seller makes $25M a year — here's how
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to start your own eBay side biz? Don't miss this! Linda Lightman started selling her sons' video games on eBay in the '90s. Fast forward to today...
For dating apps, it's either your privacy or true love
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mozilla says that most dating apps (80%) sell or share your intimate information. What exactly are you giving away? Plus, Google teases fees for 'sear...
Want to drive? First, you must subscribe
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Automakers say car subscriptions could earn them $1,600 a year. Plus, news on the Kaiser Permanente health breach, phony Verizon invoice emails, and a...
Tesla's in trouble, big trouble
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla sales are plummeting, and 14,000 workers have been laid off. Plus, Google unveils a ChatGPT rival, FTC scams skyrocket, and Instagram blurs unso...
One email cost this man $167K
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Lawlor was happy to buy his first home — until he received a fake email from someone he thought was his escrow officer. Plus, closing apps doesn...
Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 20
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One tech CEO thinks AI girlfriends are the next billion-dollar biz. Meanwhile, a tragedy: an 81-year-old man kills an Uber driver he mistook for a sca...
Peeping Tom caught in the act
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Target shoppers saw him slip a phone under a woman's dress (ew). Plus, get updates on the TikTok ban, dark web blackmail, and a major ground beef reca...
China preps to hack the U.S.
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI says Chinese gov-backed hackers are waiting to 'deal a devastating blow.' Plus, Taylor Swift's album leaks, Meta's AI chatbot goes live, and ...
Insurance canceled? Blame the drones
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's not a bird or a plane — it's your insurance company. Plus, tech phrases you’ll never use again, simple phones to keep kids off social media, ...
Ransomware gang has your health data
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the Change Healthcare hack just got worse. Here's what you need to know. Plus, X charges a $1 fee to post, a foodie side hustle saves a guy $40K,...
Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 13
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new tech ban is coming, this time it targets Russia. Trade your data for money? I tell you the real cost of cash-incentive offers (it’s not pretty...
Deepfake p*rn survivor fights back
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, Breeze Liu found a nude video of herself — recorded without her knowledge — on P*rnhub. That video then spiraled into hundreds of deepfak...
Is 'oatzempic' a weight-loss miracle?
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok claims an oatmeal and lime smoothie can help you lose 20 pounds a month. Plus, there’s a major Roku hack, you can’t be anonymous on OpenTab...
Why we're lonely because of tech
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's connected, yet isolation is at record levels. Have an opinion on Elon Musk? Here's why judgment pours out for him, both good and bad. Plus,...
Insurers use drones to watch your home
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Sta...
Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 6
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the end of the world? Rumors fly online about the solar eclipse — I'll tell you what's fact and fiction. Also, the government filmed an Army v...
Your old photos are worth money to AI
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big tech will pay top dollar for your cringey Myspace pics. Plus, how to file a claim in Walmart's $45 million lawsuit (you could get $500), phony AI ...
Florida just banned social media for teens
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will it hold up in court? Plus, illegal Wi-Fi jammers for sale on Amazon, why even the pros are dumping fitness trackers and why wired matters when it...