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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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…
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- Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateSpot 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…
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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…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateAI 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…
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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…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateAndroid 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…
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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…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateStop 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…
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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…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateWhy 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…
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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…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateAI 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…
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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…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateSIM 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…
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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…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateFour 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…
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AI hysteria, same fear, different decade
Every generation has been told the end is near. This time, it's AI's turn in the doomsday spotlight, but history has a pattern worth noticing before you panic…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateAI writes your property tax appeal
Most homeowners who appeal their property tax assessment win. But almost nobody tries. Chatbots draft the letter for you. Plus, two roommates are going viral…
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Memory chip prices surged nearly 400%
Your next gadget is about to cost more. Blame data centers. We’ll talk about how memory prices broke a 20 year rule of tech shopping. Learn more about your ad…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateProtect kids from explicit photos
There's a phone setting that automatically blurs inappropriate photos in your kid's messages. I’ll tell you how to turn it on Androids and Apple. Plus, we help…
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No car actually drives itself. Yet
No vehicle on the market today is actually self-driving. No matter what the ads say. We break down why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateScreen share trick to fix phones
Tired of playing phone support when your mom calls for tech help? There’s a 10 second trick that lets you see screens from anywhere. Plus, two security…
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Data center water myth debunked
Everyone's worried data centers are draining local water supplies dry. But it's wrong. We break down the real numbers. Plus, MIT economist Dr. David Autor…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateCreate iPhone shortcuts with AI
iOS 27 has a hidden feature that builds shortcuts just by describing what you want. Plus, we help Bob keep a digitized ongoing list of what’s in his kitchen…
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Why AI cures beat fears
If AI is powerful enough to be dangerous, it's powerful enough to cure cancer. We break down the argument that's shaping AI. Plus, we dig into the wild theory…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateThe AI prompt that roasts you. Hilariously
A simple phrase turns your chatbot into a comedian. The LOL moment? Uses your own chat history against you. We got the prompt that'll "get you cooked.” Plus…
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Should the U.S. slam the brakes on AI?
Some political voices want America to halt chatbot research entirely. But that could hand the lead to competitors like China. Plus, we debate whether…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateNational parks are free tomorrow
Thursday is Constitution Day! In addition to free entry, there's an $80 lifetime deal for older adults. Plus, we help Crescenda find cameras so her three sons…
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Your boss can take your phone
Turns out your employer can require you to silence or even lock away your phone during your shift, but the rules have to apply to everyone, corner office…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateGmail's hidden trick for self-destructing emails
Sending something sensitive on Gmail? There's a setting built right in that almost nobody uses. Pick an expiration date, and your message vanishes from the…
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AI turns your photo into a profile
That old picture of you online might already be in Clearview AI's database. Plus, we help Nancy and her friends pick which AI hairstyle apps are safe to use to…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateAI scans Medicare change notices
There's an 30-second chatbot trick that decodes your Medicare coverage before open enrollment closes. Plus, my embarrassing story about how my AI email…
- Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Flock camera mistakenly throws a woman in jail
A driver spent 13 days in jail after a license plate camera wrongly linked her to a crash. And Electronic Frontier Foundation's Dr. Matthew Guariglia talks…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateHow to stream religious services
Most churches live stream now. Your phone can find yours in seconds. Plus, we help Father Andrew use AI to unite his English and Spanish speaking congregation…
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CDs are back
CD sales are up 16% this year. It's all thanks to Gen Z and K-pop fans, even though most of them don't have a CD player. Plus, we help Jim get his decades of…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateAirlines logged 56 lithium battery fires
Never check your power bank on a flight. It can explode. Melissa saw it happen with her own eyes. She tells us the story. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Apple unveils $2,000 iPhone Duo
Apple has officially entered the foldable phone market. Plus, we talk with Georgia Tech PhD researcher Ariana about how she is using interactive tech and…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateRemembering 9/11
25 years after 9/11, some families still hold onto a single voicemail as their last recording of a loved one. Hear how to save yours before it's gone. Learn…
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Why is political spam legal?
Wondering why deleting and blocking political emails never actually stops them? I explain why. Plus, Mark Graham and I tackle a range of pressing tech topics…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateLet AI read the fine print
That 22 page lease nobody actually reads is full of clauses that could cost you. There's an AI prompt that flags hidden fees and renewal traps before you sign…
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Apple's 10-year foldable iPhone arrives
Apple's 18 Ultra is finally here. Took a decade to make. And has a $2,000+ price tag. Plus, award-winning photographer Steven’s entry was so stunning, the…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateDitch the TV remote. Use a keyboard
No more scrolling through the alphabet on your remote. Your smart TV can connect to a regular keyboard. Wired or Bluetooth. Plus, we help Mark set up streaming…
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Investors are betting against AI
While most venture capital chases chatbots, others are pouring money into sports teams. Luxury travel. And real estate instead. We break down why. Learn more…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateTurn AI into a free tutor
Chatbots have a teacher mode. No cheating allowed. And we help Dom turn his 38 years of teaching electronics and robotics into a YouTube channel for kids…
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Disabled the Meta glasses' LED? Bad idea
If you turn off the recording light on your smart glasses, Meta will kill the camera. Permanently. Irony much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateBeat Labor Day traffic jams
Holiday traffic could double your drive time this evening. There’s a Google Maps trick to time your trip perfectly. Flying? Keep a good grip on your phone…
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Don’t buy Apple products yet
Apple's biggest launch of the year drops Wednesday. Waiting three days to buy new gear could save you money. And disappointment. Learn more about your ad…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateHome movies are dissolving
The deadline is real to save your old VHS tapes. Hear the cheap way to save them before it's too late. Plus, Roger wants our help digitizing 40-year-old…
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Dyson new $500 toothbrush has a camera
The “Camera Jet” AI camera spots missed plaque. Then blasts it away with mouthwash. Nothing says "good morning" like a toothbrush judging your flossing habits…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateAI catches scam texts
Got a sketchy text or email? AI spots the red flags in seconds. Plus, we help Gee get his Amazon back after crooks hijacked it. Made $2,500 worth of fraudulent…
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Who’s funding the “grassroots” protests?
A new investigation anti-data center, anti-Flock camera, and pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations trace back to one man. A rich organizer with ties to a…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateSchedule emails. Skip weekend stress
Don't be the person emailing at 9 PM before a holiday weekend. There’s a scheduling trick that’ll save your team’s sanity. Plus, Mark’s mom keeps accidentally…
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Meta sued for AI smart glasses
A California class action lawsuit claims Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses record strangers without consent. But the law might not be on the plaintiff's side. Plus…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateBeat the iPhone trade-in drop
iPhone resale values crash right after every Apple announcement. There's a trick to lock in the price. Speaking of Apple, we're breaking down all the new…
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Adults taking off work for GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 drops November 19th. And people are already booking vacation days for it. Plus, would you pass an in-person drawing test? A video game…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateInsurance denied? AI appeals it
Two out of three Medicare Advantage denials get reversed on appeal. Yet less than 1% of people ever try. An AI prompt drafts a formal appeal letter in seconds…
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Apple's first $2,300 folding iPhone leaked
Apple's September 9th event marks two historic firsts. The new CEO John Ternus. And the long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra. Plus, we chat with Anita about if…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateSpot fake Labor Day deals
That holiday "sale" price might not be real. I got the fix. Shows a product's actual price history before you buy it. Plus, we chat about scammers using AI to…
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Bill Gates says AI is a "grave threat"
Microsoft's co-founder called AI one of the biggest threats to jobs and human life. Plus, his daughter Phoebe is under fire. Allegedly ran a scheme through her…
Kim Komando Daily Tech UpdateSchool laptop spies at home
That free school laptop isn't really free. It can log activity after school hours. On your own Wi-Fi. Plus, we break down cheap ways to track your kids at…