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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
by Kim Komando
Sound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175 different countries. Kim has millions of fans who love her down-to-earth, deeply relatable, and easy-to-understand way of talking about consumer tech. Every episode is loaded with the scoop about the latest gadgets, online security, social media trends, and digital privacy. Kim makes it all entertaining and fun. With a mix of important news, practical advice, and compelling conversations, you can make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world. In the Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Podcast, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Podcast episodes drop every day, Monday through Sunday. If you want Kim’s daily longer podcasts, search for Kim Komando Toda
Episodes
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Is the iPhone Duo worth $2,000?
Pre-orders for Apple’s first foldable iPhone open today. My advice? If you're buying one, get AppleCare too. Plus, we help John decide between getting an iPhone Duo or the iPhone 18 Pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI makes Paw-mpkin carving stencils
Your dog or cat can be the star of your jack-o’-lantern this year. I’ll share the prompt that creates a custom stencil from a photo. It’s pawsitively gourd-geous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI researchers take up smoking
Some AI researchers are reportedly taking up smoking to signal their belief that AI will cure cancer. Plus, we talk to Ruth, a Los Angeles screenwriter, who explains how Hollywood writers like her are getting paid to train AI to replace them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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The iPhone Duo pre-order trick
Apple’s first foldable phone could sell out in minutes. Hear the one step to take today to be first in line. Plus, why your iPhone battery is dying so fast after the iOS 27 update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI music and bots stole $8 million
A North Carolina man posted AI-generated songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube, then used 10,000 bots to stream them billions of times over seven years. We break down how the scam worked. Plus, we help Brian sell his AI-made cyberpunk albums. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Override Do Not Disturb mode
Your phone on silent could mean missing an emergency call. There’s a setting that lets calls from your favorite contacts always ring through. Plus, we help Peter find a way to track his 14-year-old daughter for safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gen Z thinks AI is alive
Nearly half of them believe AI is already conscious and that tech companies are hiding super smart chatbots. We have the truth. Plus, Alabama capped TikTok at two hours a day for kids, with a midnight lockout. We explain why teens will get around it in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Save $100 on phone insurance
You may already have free coverage hiding on your credit card. I’ll teach you how to check it. Plus, we help James stop thieves from scamming his credit cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The FCC approved 15,000 SpaceX satellites
A fleet of new SpaceX satellites could deliver everyday cell service anywhere on Earth. Plus, we help Bob fix the Wi-Fi dead zone in his metal garage shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Google AI price checks
A free search feature lets chatbots be your secretary. It will call local businesses for you and send back the prices. Plus, we help Tim use AI to make music scores from old piano recordings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4,000+ tests reveal ChatGPT teen mode falls short
OpenAI promised special protections for teens, but tests showed the safeguards failed. Plus, Chris's three kids bypassed phone locks through hidden game links. We break down how to lock down browsing safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Turn video frames into photos
The best picture of your kid might be hiding inside a video you already took. You can save it as a photo in five seconds. Plus, we talk to pilot Justin Myers, who says he may have found Amelia Earhart’s plane on Google Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Warren Buffett is hooked on YouTube
The world famous investor is 96-years-old, worth over $140 billion, and goes down the YouTube rabbit hole every night. We have what he watches. Plus, we help Dr. Moore, a periodontist outside Dallas, start a YouTube channel and podcast to educate patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Haunt your house with a TV
You don’t need expensive inflatables to be the scariest house on the block. Your TV or a mini projector does the job. Plus, Amazon, Google and Meta keep notes on who they think you are, and there's a free site where strangers photograph your ancestors' headstones. Learn more about your ad…
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Starlink makes airplane Wi-Fi fast
Passengers are taking Zoom calls mid-flight with Starlink internet. Plus, we help Mike and his wife find a better way to talk on the catamaran they live on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Amazon Sidewalk shares your Wi-Fi with others
Your Echo or Ring camera might be sharing your internet with the neighbors. Listen to learn how to turn it off. Plus, a hidden gym camera, a hacked doorbell, and an ex spying through Ring. Oh my! We break down how easily your privacy gets invaded, and what to change today. Learn more about your…
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The Tesla Roadster is finally here
Tesla's long awaited Roadster hits 60 in 1.9 seconds. But you can only buy one if you paid $250,000 back in 2017. Plus, why GM's new trucks ditched the oil dipstick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Your phone tracks prices for you
Waiting for a product to drop its price or go back in stock? Your phone watches and alerts you when it happens. Plus, we help Alan use his AI to its fullest potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Neighbors are upset with Flock cameras
Homeowners are fuming over cameras that read license plates. But where was that outrage when we handed over our data for grocery discounts and "free" apps? Plus, we help Mary find cameras after her neighbor's dogs bit her. Twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kid-proof your phone
You hand your kid your phone to play a game. Two minutes later they've texted your boss and found your banking app. There's a phone setting that locks it to just one app. Plus, Holly's son accidentally ordered 70,000 Dum Dums on Amazon! We talk to her about the candy conundrum. Learn more about...
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Waymo is watching you
Waymo’s interior cameras and remote monitors caught two teens shooting a water gun out of a driverless car. No one else was around. Plus, a prankster got 50 friends to send 50 Waymos to the same dead end street. The result? Chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Track planes with your phone
Ever look up at a plane and wonder where it's going? There’s a free app that tells you. Plus, the easy way to track a flight when you’re picking someone up from the airport. And we talk to Bray, the guy behind a telescope ranch that lets you stargaze from anywhere in the world. Learn more about...
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The AI hack replacing school picture day
School picture day is on life support. Parents are ditching the $60 photo packages for a free AI hack you can do at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI creates home insurance proof
Most people couldn't list what they own if their house burned down tonight. AI can. It builds your home inventory for you in five minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI data centers are headed to space
Google's Project Suncatcher sent four of its most powerful AI chips into orbit on a SpaceX rocket. But can a data center really run in space on nothing but sunlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Uncover your family history on Ellis Island
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation put historical passenger records online for free. I’ll tell you how to pull up the exact hand-written ship manifest that shows your ancestor's age, hometown, and even how much money they carried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Americans are giving up on college
The belief that a four year degree is a must-have has dropped to its lowest point ever. Meanwhile, plenty of trade jobs pay over $125,000 a year without one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Digitize your wallet
The days of carrying a stack of plastic cards are over. Your phone can hold everything in one smart wallet. No separate apps needed. Hear how to set it up in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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McDonald's tests AI pricing on you
How much will you pay for a Big Mac before you head to Wendy's? McDonald's is using AI to find that number, and it changes with your city, your neighborhood, and even the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to get a free smart thermostat
Your power company might upgrade your thermostat for free, or pay you to enroll. There’s a two minute search to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Flock claims its tech solved 1 million crimes
CEO Garrett Langley says Flock helped clear over a million crimes last year. But CBS couldn't get a straight answer to back it up. Plus, a Florida officer used Flock cameras 717 times to stalk his ex-wife. We break down the company's new safeguards and the wild ways people are fighting back.…
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iPhone fixes bad passwords
iOS 27 added a feature that finds and automatically fixes your weak, reused, or breached passwords. Plus, how to use your phone as a stud finder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FBI raids Cambodian scam compound
Online scams are being run out of a massive 200 acre facility. It was built on human trafficking and targeting retired Americans. Plus, we talk about Matt Damon revealing Netflix's secret formula for keeping distracted viewers watching. And Elon Musk's plan to build his own version of "The...
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Netflix's secret "Remind Me" button
Netflix has hidden features to remind you about new releases and to kick your ex off your account. Plus, Mary's son lost more than $250,000 to a romance scam. We help her figure out what to do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bill Gates predicted AI could destroy us
The co-founder of Microsoft says unregulated AI could kill much of humanity. Meanwhile, Kathy makes her case for why AI isn't the real threat. It’s the humans behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Spot online rental listing scams
That ad for your dream house might be too good to be true. Could be a stolen photo from another state. The same thing happened to Alison. Her family was duped by an Airbnb listing. Rusty nails and a “room” that turned out to be a shed. She shares how to spot a fake rental before you pay. Learn…
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There's no AI kill switch
Politicians keep promising a law requiring a chatbot kill switch. But it's technically impossible. Plus, we break down if AI could actually help create a bioweapon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI finds forgotten subscriptions
That membership fee you forgot about years ago? You’re probably still being charged. AI fixes it in 90-seconds. Plus, we help Luke take down a business that used his real name, address, and his parents’ phone number to open an LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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5 things that ruin job interviews
Landing a job in today's market is tough enough. But small mistakes, like bringing an iced coffee to an interview, are enough to end it before it starts. Plus, we talk to Jacob, one of thousands of students across the U.S. who booed a commencement speaker for telling graduates to embrace AI.…
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Android setting stops phone thieves
Phone got stolen? The new Theft Detection setting senses motion and locks the screen before a thief gets anywhere. Plus, now that Apple's new foldable $2,000 iPhone is here, old iPhones are getting pricier instead of cheaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bad update breaks Samsung's smart fridge
A software glitch abruptly shut down Samsung's smart refrigerators worldwide. Millions of dollars in food got ruined. Plus, the Brand New or Not True game is back. Two fake products. One real one. Can you guess which? We share our picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Stop charging your phone to 100%
Overcharging your phone wears out the battery faster. There's a setting that makes it last longer. Plus, we talk about an app that makes your texts two days late on purpose. And the setting that finally clears the forgotten apps still spying on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Baby boomers are crushing AI
Forget asking your kids for tech help. Older adults are adapting faster to AI than younger generations. Plus, Jean used chatbots to turn her grandson's drawings into a book. We give her the best and safe sites to make it official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why expensive TV makes movies look cheap
Why do $200 million Hollywood blockbusters look like low budget soap operas on your brand-new TV? Two words: motion smoothing. Plus, Joe uses his AI coach for everything. Nutrition. Sleep. Workouts. It's like a gym buddy who never complains or asks you to split the protein bar. Learn more about...
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Alabama wins AI school battle
While New York City and Los Angeles ban AI in schools entirely, Alabama is teaching kids to use it. Plus, we unpack Alpha School. It cuts academics to 2 hours a day and uses AI tutors instead of traditional teachers. We debate if it actually works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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AI finds cheap Thanksgiving flights
Turkey day will be here before you know it. And flights are disappearing fast. AI finds the cheapest dates to fly and could save you a third off your ticket. Plus, WSB's Mark Arum and I talk about how to train chatbots to take your job, digital wallets, and if you should donate your old tech.…
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AI might get a new name
President Donald Trump wants to rename AI "Super Intelligence." Plus, we break down the trillion dollar space race between Musk, Bezos, and China to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SIM swap scam steals your money
This scheme can hijack your phone number in minutes, giving criminals access to your bank codes. That's exactly what happened to Patricia. She walks us through her journey. Plus, the free lock that stops it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Data center in my backyard
I live near a massive data center, so I looked into what that's really like. Turns out, the reality doesn't match the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Four digits fight scam texts
Deleting a scam text isn't enough. There’s a free number that reports scams directly to your carrier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175 different countries. Kim has millions of fans who love her down-to-earth, deeply relatable, and easy-to-understand way of talking about consumer tech. Every episode is loaded with the scoop about the latest gadgets, online security, social media trends, and digital privacy. Kim makes it all entertaining and fun. With a mix of important news, practical advice, and compelling conversations, you can make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world. In the Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Podcast, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Podcast episodes drop every day, Monday through Sunday. If you want Kim’s daily longer podcasts, search for Kim Komando Toda
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