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Google will destroy billions of Incognito mode data

03 Apr 2024

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They said the data was impossible to find ... until a judge ruled on a class-action settlement. Plus, we talk with Guy Kawasaki, Apple's first Mac mar...

Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, March 30

02 Apr 2024

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Sarah from Portland, Oregon, has been stalked on and off for years. Now, she has a sinking feeling that her estranged brother, who works in IT, is beh...

What to do after AT&T's massive data breach

01 Apr 2024

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Over 73 million accounts are at risk. Plus, viral claims that the world could end on April 8th, and Kia has recalled thousands of Telluride SUVs. Also...

Scammers can use YOUR videos for deepfakes

29 Mar 2024

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Plus, an interview with a guy who lost big money to fake investments — and he's smart, folks. It can happen to anyone! Learn more about your ad choi...

Florida just banned social media for teens

28 Mar 2024

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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...

SWAT team blames Find My for wrongful raid

27 Mar 2024

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Florida wants to ban teens from social media, 15 malicious apps spotted on Google Play and AI to make beer taste better. Learn more about your ad choi...

Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, March 23

26 Mar 2024

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The U.S. government is suing Apple and Glassdoor's reviews aren't anonymous after all. And Jim calls to ask if he can trust a nice woman online who is...

Princess Kate has cancer

25 Mar 2024

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Check if you're on a Boeing flight, the solar eclipse is coming, and Replika founder and CEO Eugenia Kuyda on the rise of AI romance. Learn more about...

The iPhone is getting Apple sued

22 Mar 2024

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Plus, jaywalkers always get caught in China, barista bots still want tips and India wants to stop fake news online.  Learn more about your ad choices...

Glassdoor isn't anonymous after all

21 Mar 2024

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That bad review of your boss could reveal your info. Andrew and Allie talk about how cyberattacks hit U.S. water systems, Nvidia's $9 an hour AI nurse...

The reason your insurance is so expensive

20 Mar 2024

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Rates going up? New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill joins to talk about how your car may be snitching on you. Also, Kim and Andrew take a look at the...

Watch out — fake billionaires trick people out of money

19 Mar 2024

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Be careful of ads with stock tips from big names like Bill Ackerman. Kim and Andrew also break down who could be the next owner of TikTok if it gets t...

This state wants to make sexting a felony

18 Mar 2024

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Kim also discovers her feet pics are for sale online. Plus, the reason why car insurance prices are through the roof and Andrew gets scammed by an Ube...

AI celebrity nudes for sale online

15 Mar 2024

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You could buy creepy pics of stars like Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez on eBay and Etsy. Also, Andrew and Allie cover a vitamin company's big fine for...

Will the U.S. ban TikTok?

14 Mar 2024

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The House passed a bill that could spell the end of TikTok. Andrew and Allie have the details. Plus, Google's Gemini AI won't say anything about elect...

He created Clippy, Microsoft's first virtual assistant

13 Mar 2024

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Let's go back to the '90s. Remember the paperclip that would pop up on screen to offer helpful (and annoying) MS Office advice? Clippy's creator, Keva...

Airbnb bans creepy indoor cams

12 Mar 2024

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Plus, five big news outlets are pulling back a doctored photo of Kate Middleton. Also on the show, Kim and Andrew dig into Airbnb's new no indoor came...

Former CIA Chief of Disguise divulges spy secrets

11 Mar 2024

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Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Plus, with over 25 years in the CIA, Jonna Mendez developed advanced disguise tactics that revolutio...

OpenAI reveals Elon Musk's old emails

08 Mar 2024

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Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Andrew and Allie talk election deepfakes, Reddit going public, and cyberattacks on a popular beer co...

Top AI leaders scared of OpenAI, Meta, and Google

07 Mar 2024

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Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! More than 100 AI leaders joined forces calling for responsible AI — here's what they say. Allie an...

Huge outage hits Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

06 Mar 2024

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Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Why did the social networks go down? Andrew and Allie tell you what they know. Plus, American Expre...

Bitcoin tops $66,000 — nears all-time high

05 Mar 2024

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Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Crypto's booming. We tell you why and what it means. Also, the new Apple Sports app makes it easy to...

HP wants you to subscribe (and pay) to print

04 Mar 2024

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Just how much? You won't believe the costs. Plus, Brian Telford got stuck in the snow and sent his drone up with an SOS note to nearby Trenton Taylor'...

These popular doorbell cams can be easily hacked

01 Mar 2024

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Yikes, that's creepy. Do you have one in front of your house? Plus, Kim, Andrew and Allie talk Microsoft's Copilot AI demanding worship, massive Fortn...

This mystery song has the internet obsessed

29 Feb 2024

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Do you know where it's from? No one does, and online sleuths are on the hunt. Plus, AI-generated deepfake food pics are popping up on DoorDash and Gru...

Harvard professor says he's found proof of alien life

28 Feb 2024

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Dr. Avi Loeb found tiny magnetic spheres in the Pacific Ocean, which he claims are extraterrestrial. Kim and Andrew have a fascinating convo with him!...

Trusted websites get domain hijacked

27 Feb 2024

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Kim and Andrew talk about AT&T's apology for its service outage (you could get a credit). Plus, Gen Z's on constant "Do Not Disturb" mode, the FTC's $...

The aftermath of AT&T's huge blunder

26 Feb 2024

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Kim and Andrew also talk Google's move to permanently ban advertisers who fake celebrity endorsements. Plus, they cover a woman's engagement to an AI ...

Spy satellites are watching you

23 Feb 2024

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Yep, they're not just looking at the the military — we've got the details. Plus, a massive cellular outage across the U.S., Google pauses Gemini's i...

A financial columnist lost $50K in a scam

22 Feb 2024

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Plus, Kim and Andrew will discuss Gen Z slang you need to know, fire ants with a taste for computers, whether it's cool to be rude to AI, and technolo...

SWAT team raids Kim's house

21 Feb 2024

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Plus, Madeline Smith, with over 1,000 cheaters caught online, shares her insights on spotting an unfaithful spouse. Kim and Andrew will also cover NAS...

ChatGPT's New Features, Airbnb Stowaway Scare & iPhone's Secret Mode

20 Feb 2024

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Plus, do you give your devices an update? Meet people who don't, and the risks they take. The holidays are almost here — we'll show you the tech to ...

OpenAI unveils Sora, its mind-blowing AI video tool

19 Feb 2024

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Plus, we talk to Kat Callaghan! She's the voice behind 'Jessie', TikTok's most popular text-to-speech personality. Kim and Andrew also talk about 'bar...

The returns start for Apple Vision Pro buyers

16 Feb 2024

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Plus, Kim and Andrew talk about the Waymo fire in San Francisco. Microsoft says countries like Russia and China are using ChatGPT for hacking, and a s...

This fear keeps Sam Altman up at night

15 Feb 2024

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Plus, your AI girlfriend collects a lot of data. Kim and Andrew also talk the White House's plan to tackle deepfakes, and take a look back at the firs...

Everyone is suing Amazon

14 Feb 2024

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Plus, Andrew and Allie talk about Australia's "Right To Disconnect" law, and how bosses there face jail time for emailing after hours. People using Yo...

Cash is no longer king when you have Apple Pay

13 Feb 2024

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Got an empty wallet? You're not alone. Andrew and Allie talk about how digital payments are overtaking physical currency. Plus, they dive into how tec...

Meet Tong Tong, the creepy AI toddler

12 Feb 2024

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Kim and Andrew talk about an AI website pumping out 20,000 fake IDs ... a day. Plus, a bogus LastPass app makes its way into the App Store, an entire ...

It's a huge threat: China targets U.S. home routers

09 Feb 2024

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Kim, Andrew and Allie talk about tracking Taylor Swift's jet, a YouTube science discovery and AI product placement on TikTok. Plus, the inventor of Bi...

Phones that emit the most (and least) radiation

08 Feb 2024

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Is your phone making you sick? Kim and Andrew have the lowdown. Also, there's a new streaming service that could have you cancelling your subscription...

AI chooses nukes in wargames: "We have it! Let's use it."

07 Feb 2024

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We talk to Rev. Alicia L. Folberth, one of the top online mediums. She tells us how evil spirits can mess with your tech and gives Kim a huge predict...

Meta trains its AI on your public posts

06 Feb 2024

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Kim and Andrew talk about a photographer's wild rescue from the snow, all thanks to a drone. Plus, a TikTok video about ghost kitchens goes viral, "Th...

She's a "human cyborg" with 52 implants

05 Feb 2024

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Anastasia Synn is the world-record holder for tech implants in her body. She can make calls right from her wrist, detect metal objects, and yes, her h...

Can you tell if it's clickbait?

02 Feb 2024

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Kim, Andrew, and Allie try guessing what clickbaity articles are about, or not — and yes, you can play this with your friends! We talk about 5 tech ...

The meaning of "i" in iPhone

01 Feb 2024

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Plus, Drew Barrymore fell for a catfishing scam. Also, an AI-created ad targeting Hamas somehow lands on Hulu — we'll dive into that. Ever wonder wh...

How a hacker made $2 million

31 Jan 2024

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Tommy DeVoss has exploited over 10,000 of companies — Yahoo, Uber and even the US government. After facing prison, he's turned his life around. Lear...

This state wants to make sexting a felony

30 Jan 2024

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Plus, Kim discovered her feet pics are for sale online, why car insurance prices are through the roof and how Andrew got scammed by Uber. Learn more a...

This tech CEO plans to de-age himself — and live forever

29 Jan 2024

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Kim and Andrew chat with Bryan Johnson about his one-of-a-kind anti-aging journey with Project Blueprint. Get this: he's shelling out $2 million a yea...

It's confirmed — your notifications are tracking you

26 Jan 2024

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Kim, Andrew, and Allie talk all things tech! Today, we're covering a GoFundMe scam, Ring's new policy on police footage requests, the latest in AI coo...

Tipping in the U.S. just got worse

25 Jan 2024

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Kim and Andrew talk about the biggest data breach ever (over 26 billion leaked!), along with a wild tipping story, Google's move to ditch search engin...

Woman says Wi-Fi signals make her seriously Ill

24 Jan 2024

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Are you allergic to Wi-Fi? Kim and Andrew chat with Deborah Cooney, who believes that radio waves from tech are so harmful to her health, she moved to...

Why men send di*k pics

23 Jan 2024

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Want to buy the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro? Here's why you shouldn't grab a used one. Andrew has a wild online dating story, plus he'll share a viral tri...

Budget Ozempic, avoid Amazon fees & online piracy amps up

19 Jan 2024

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Plus, we're covering TikTok gardening tips that pros warn are your plants' worst nightmare. Andrew has a wild story about getting scammed on a dating ...

YouTuber cracks cold case, transparent TVs & AI small biz tips

18 Jan 2024

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Plus, I continue with the best of CES 2024. We've got everything from Samsung's ultra-flexible flip phone to a smart cat door that keeps out rats. You...

OpenAI's GPT Store, latest Android Auto updates & saving on streaming

17 Jan 2024

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Plus, CES 2024 has arrived, and I'm diving into this year's top tech picks, like Samsung's new robot Ballie and Kohler's bidet that you can talk to. A...

$17M Bitcoin blunder, Jeff Bezos' AI bet & lifesaving voicemail trick

16 Jan 2024

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Plus, it's your pet versus AI — scientists reveal who's really man's best friend. Hear how Natalie Nasatka's quick thinking with her Apple Watch tur...

Death of web traffic, make $ on Amazon & robot bartenders

15 Jan 2024

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Plus, AI chatbots will be a big deal in the upcoming elections — and it's not good news. I also talk with Cathy from North Carolina about real and f...

Zuck's cattle ranch, free YouTube movies & Bitcoin crypto ruling

12 Jan 2024

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Plus, don't miss Andrew's epic showdown with a Gmail hacker — spoiler: he wins! We've also got some killer tips to level up your tech life. And get ...

$661K bank scam, malware targets kids & FB Marketplace pro tips

11 Jan 2024

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Plus, I chat to Professor Scott Galloway about his views that Gen Z should be educated on mating dynamics — especially with sexbots on the rise. I’...

23andMe sells DNA, AI job doom & fake app installers

10 Jan 2024

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Plus, TikTok's Jacob Knowles takes us from lobster traps to social media fame. Get the scoop on Apple's "Scary Fast" event. Boston Dynamics' robotic d...

Brain implant cures OCD, Biden's AI order & Airbnb vs. Hotels

09 Jan 2024

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Plus, there's a fresh term to catch up on: Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI. Let's unpack it together. Guys, your phone might be doing more tha...

Truth about EV sales, cellphone bans & 3 dangerous scams

08 Jan 2024

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Plus, are you a chronic snoozer? Here's why hitting that button isn't as bad as you think. Caller Jeffrey wonders, is it safe to share email addresses...

Food delivery bomb prank, Amazon passkeys & hidden Airbnb cam

05 Jan 2024

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Plus, hear about a man who tattoos his online trolls' faces on himself in a unique payback plot. Do you lurk on your ex’s social profiles? I reveal ...

Guy spends year offline, Vegas robots & emergency Wi-Fi

04 Jan 2024

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Plus, I offer advice to caller Bob from Atlanta on how to fight a false Amazon counterfeit claim. I also reveal the weird way a Caribbean island plans...

VHS tapes worth $, cellphone saves life & free stuff online

03 Jan 2024

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Plus, Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included project investigated the data collected by 25 top car brands — and it's a lot! I discuss the shocking findings...

TikTok challenge gone wrong, AI child p*rn & dark web tools

02 Jan 2024

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Plus, I chat with Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux, who traced a text scam targeting him all the way to a human trafficking ring in Cambodia. A new scheme...

Store 100K songs for free, font tracking & internet lowers dementia

01 Jan 2024

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Plus, wonder what really goes down with your car at the mechanic's? I'm talking car cams — could be just the thing you need. I'll also be sharing so...

Trail cam saves hiker, AI backpack & printer tricks

29 Dec 2023

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Plus, pro TikTok tips that you don't want to miss. We discuss a unique hiring method: the "coffee cup test." Also, discover a simple hack to enjoy You...

Billionaire doomsday preppers, p*rn copyright trolls & nasty Amazon scam

28 Dec 2023

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Plus, it's almost 2024. I'll be listing my top tech resolutions for this year, and Komando Content Queen Allie joins in! Also, California bans this ul...

36M Xfinity customers hacked, sneaky TikTok update & offline map trick

27 Dec 2023

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Plus, I chat with Heather Hooks, an online reseller who turned $300 into a $1 million business. Listen to this story for side-hustle inspo! Also, a gu...

Google's touchy AI, accurate death calculator & barcode scam dangers

26 Dec 2023

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Plus, I'll be chatting with Brother Tim, the abbot of Livingstone Monastery, about "Five Loaves" — an emergency food pantry that serves over 1,800 f...

Apple Watch ban, FTC's spam call win & secret IG photo hack

25 Dec 2023

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Plus, the most dangerous car on the road? It's exactly what you would expect: Tesla. I have the deets on a cheap tool that will spot if a used car has...

Naughty Santa texts, find missing $ online & free vid streaming

22 Dec 2023

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Plus, a video of a cat is laser-beamed 19 million miles into space. That's not all — a guy in London is dubbed "the worst man on the internet" for t...

5-star review bullying, fake AI boyfriends & 10 tech myths

21 Dec 2023

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Plus, Dr. Ben Goertzel from Prophets of AI created Sophia, the world’s most famous robot. He tells us more about artificial general intelligence (...

AI undresses women, Temu shopping soars & Amazon hack scare

20 Dec 2023

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Plus, Jen Gomez, a former burglar who served ten years in prison, is now helping others secure their homes. Time to ditch the dating apps? Swiping rig...

2M Teslas recalled, Google kills cookies & buy used Amazon goods

19 Dec 2023

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Plus, I chat with Stephen Smith of StoryFile. His tech lets you talk to an AI version of someone you love, even after they're gone. I tell you why Goo...

Robot bartenders, Amazon spy cams & shocking dating app stories

18 Dec 2023

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Plus, ChatGPT's finally got competition — let's dig into Google's Gemini AI. Why aren't foldable phones selling? I'll share some insights. Also, tip...

Top Google searches, World Excel Championships & holiday card tool

15 Dec 2023

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Plus, don't do this: an author loses a book deal after being accused of sabotaging reviews of other writers. A lady brings a gun into the MRI machine ...

AI salary bumps, China sinks data center & email marketing pro tips

14 Dec 2023

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Plus, Amazon's slashing seller fees to rival Shein, and I look into a pill that tracks your health internally. Quick tip: disable this iPhone feature ...

Bathroom spy cams, Google product updates & GTA 6 fake downloads

13 Dec 2023

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Plus, Mitch from ScanMyPhotos fought credit card giants for 18 years and won. Small-biz owners, he's got tips on claiming your share of a $5.5 billion...

Gemini versus ChatGPT, 23andMe hack & PowerPoint holiday wishlists

12 Dec 2023

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Plus, Colin from The Markup found Meta's Pixel tracking students on sites they have to use for school. Yep, kids' private info sent to Facebook. Also,...

House cleaning robots, bank robocall scams & Google's Santa fail

11 Dec 2023

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Plus, I'm hooking Jessica from Illinois up with tips for cheap last-minute flights. Doing some holiday shopping? Here are the top tech gifts this seas...

PlayStation deletes 1,000+ shows, more TV ads & Windows 11 updates

08 Dec 2023

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Plus, Oxford reveals its top word of the year. Do you have "rizz"? There's more — an AI influencer earns $11,000 a month, and there's a new tool tha...

Facebook $ scam, gas tanks vs. EVs & "grandfluencers" take charge

07 Dec 2023

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Plus, I'll be helping Fred from Texas with AI-powered tips and tricks for seniors. Discover how Google Maps mistakenly led cars into the desert. The t...

IRS tax change, Golden Bachelor's shady resume & 4 reliable weather apps

06 Dec 2023

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Plus, pilot Jon Kotwicki bought three old (and super huge) planes to turn into Airbnbs. Hear how he did it. Nearly 4,000 car dealers are pleading for ...

Scary AI warning, Meta fails kids & iPhone's NameDrop privacy

05 Dec 2023

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Plus, Dakota Williams from Colorado found hidden cameras in her rental's smoke detectors. She's here to tell her story. I reveal the most data-hungry ...

Gaza deepfake horror, Mac malware alert & IG small biz tricks

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, too much phone time could be bad for your marriage. Bad news: Here’s how much your social media logins cost on the Dark Web. Also, how selfies...

Funny Amazon reviews, Google Drive chaos & Christmas streaming tips

01 Dec 2023

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Plus, find out who's the world's most photographed person (Hint: it's not Kim Kardashian). Backlash against Google Maps' new look, how to spot "typosq...

Travel points taken over, Cybertruck troubles & AI chef disasters

30 Nov 2023

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Plus, did you get suspended from X ? I share my expert advice for a caller who has. Take a look at a 911 app that lets first responders peek at the sc...

Rent-A-Hitman owner, AI lifeguard & fake travel guides

29 Nov 2023

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Plus, concerned about ChatGPT scraping your data? I'll show you how to stop it. Also, people are finding creative ways to earn money by renting out th...

AI Elvis, Apple malware skyrocketing & life-saving 911 app

28 Nov 2023

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Plus, Angela Laws has traveled the world for free — thanks to a house-sitting app. I talked to her about how you can do this, too. An herbal supplem...

Journalism vs. AI, overtipping pressures & cable cord-cutting

27 Nov 2023

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Plus, is AI going to take your job? About 25% of American careers are on the line. A caller's mom is drowning in scam texts, but I've got the remedy. ...

TikTok cheaters, Nextdoor's top complaints & cinema etiquette downfall

24 Nov 2023

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Plus, we have a special guest: cybersecurity guru Ricoh Danielson, who will tell us about his latest cases. Also, how a one-star Google review solved ...

Thief steals trail cam, ChatGPT goes emo & Amazon's cute security robot

23 Nov 2023

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Plus, Old Man Steve is a TikTok pro. He's 85 years old and has nearly 2 million followers. People love watching him sip coffee and, yes, rock a pretty...

Driving and streaming, creep-catching FB groups & Airbnb vs. hotel costs

22 Nov 2023

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Plus, following a heart attack and triple bypass in 2020, Billy Smith bought an Apple Watch. It sparked a passion for running. He's now conquering mar...

Selfie-related deaths, TikTok Jesus scam & expired tech in your house

21 Nov 2023

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Plus, Gary Larock needed a kidney, so his family turned to Facebook. A stranger, Cecelia Hendee, saw it and stepped in with a life-changing decision. ...

AI doctors are here, EV fire mistake & "Netflix and Chill" rules

20 Nov 2023

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Plus, Tony is a pro photographer. He has 53 years worth of pics and no way to organize them. I help sort things out. Humane's AI-powered pin looks to ...

Cybertruck's $50K Fee, hidden AirTag spots & TikTok hacks

17 Nov 2023

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Plus, what your social media credentials fetch on the dark web. Get a sneak peek at your coworker's Google calendar. With the holidays looming, we spo...

$500K/year side hustle, Cruise robotaxi fiasco & RV Wi-Fi setups

16 Nov 2023

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Plus, Joseph Cox from 404 Media looks into how U.S. police are using Fusus, an AI-powered surveillance tool for scanning license plates and more. Also...

Massive data broker exposed, GPT-4 Turbo launch & Google Search updates

15 Nov 2023

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Plus, Patti's facing a tech nightmare. The IT guy she hired turned against her, hacking her online life and controlling her tech. I help her fight bac...