Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Scammers are sending fake sextortion emails claiming they hacked your camera and contacts. It’s all a bluff. Here’s how to spot the scam and why the best response is to do nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t ditch your old iPhone. From security cam to kid-safe game device, here’s how to give it a second life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scams aren’t just targeting seniors anymore. Millennials are being hit with fake jobs, debt relief cons, romance tricks, and crypto scams. Here’s how to stay sharp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make life easier for loved ones with quick phone access. Set up fingerprint or face ID on your spouse’s, child’s, or parent’s devices for emergencies, navigation, or shared logistics. It’s secure, simple, and keeps the people you trust connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold prices are soaring and scammers are cashing in. Learn how fake FTC callers are tricking people into buying gold bars worth thousands. Here’s how to spot the warning signs and protect your money before you become the next victim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine a 24/7 digital assistant that never sleeps. AI can break down contracts, create presentations, summarize data, draft posts, and write Zoom follow-up emails. Here’s how to make AI your ultimate work sidekick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be careful online. Scammers are getting trickier than ever with fake Google Forms, phishing emails, and malicious QR codes. Here’s how to spot traps, protect your logins, financial information, and personal data before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old accounts can vanish faster than you think. Gmail, Shutterfly, Dropbox, Yahoo, and more may delete your photos, emails, and memories if you haven’t signed in. Here’s how long you really have to log in before it’s all gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Florida man selling an iPhone met a “buyer” in person who pulled a gun, fired a shot into the ground, and stole the phone. Here’s how to stay safe, protect your money, and avoid dangerous situations when meeting buyers or sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your PC could be spying on you without your knowledge. Stalkerware secretly logs your photos, emails, location, and can even turn on your mic or camera. Here’s how to spot hidden apps, unusual activity, and protect your privacy before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What sounds like the plot of a horror novel is already real life. Social media apps like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram are designed to hook children in minutes, sparking mood swings, depression, and full-blown addiction. Here’s what every parent and grandparent needs to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of struggling with your smart TV or streaming stick? Here’s how to use your voice to find shows, control captions, and even locate a lost remote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow night’s Powerball jackpot is 1.3 billion dollars, but letting the computer randomly pick your numbers may not be the best strategy. Here's how to improve your odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google Street View goes beyond cars, capturing over 10 million miles of roads worldwide. Here’s how to use Street View’s hidden time-travel feature. Try it out, it’s really fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texts and posts can live forever, while unused email, photo, and cloud accounts risk deletion if you stop logging in. Here’s how to keep your data safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuck in a bad conversation? Your phone can bail you out with a fake call on demand. Here’s how to set it up in seconds and escape awkward chats, dates, or meetings with ease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over Labor Day weekend, false rumors spread online claiming President Trump had died, and millions believed them. Here’s why fake news travels faster than facts and how news avoidance fuels the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CarPlay and Android Auto can do more than stream music or show maps. With a few quick tricks, you can text hands-free, find coffee on the fly, and customize your screen so the apps you use most are always at your fingertips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart glasses are getting harder to spot, and some can secretly record everything you say. Here’s what you need to know to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing your keys can ruin your day. New AI tools can scan your room, point out where they are hiding, and even suggest the most likely spots to check. Here is how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcasting is changing fast. The era of big-budget true crime and long investigative series is fading, replaced by fast talk shows that are cheaper to make and easier to monetize. Here is why your favorite podcast may never return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s iOS 26 lands September 9 with real time call screening, live translation, smarter Apple Intelligence, and faster wireless charging with features you will actually use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast food chains are swapping out scratchy speakers for AI voices at the drive-thru. Orders sound crystal clear now, but not without a few hilarious hiccups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden apps can help you level shelves, measure spaces with augmented reality, and even convert fractions in seconds. Here’s how to put it to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is creating high paying careers, but it is also eliminating others. From broadcasting to translators and even reporters, many jobs are now at risk. Here is what students and professionals need to know to stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Labor Day sales are live and smarter shopping can save you even more. From AI tools to price trackers and hidden cart discounts, here is how to grab the best deals this holiday weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Trek imagined a universal translator in 1967. Now Apple is making it real. Beginning in September, AirPods with iOS 26 will offer live voice translation in nine languages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What you think costs $139 a year could actually be over $300 once hidden fees and subscriptions are added. Here’s how to check your real Amazon Prime costs and start saving money today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want a job straight out of college that pays six or even seven figures? The fastest track to a high-paying tech career isn’t in liberal arts. It’s in artificial intelligence. Here’s why AI degrees are landing grads top-tier salaries and skyrocketing careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone holds your life, from photos to banking apps. If you trust someone, give them access for emergencies or quick help. Here are three easy ways to do it safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to school means more than just books and homework. Parents, check your kids’ devices now for school-installed spyware that uses AI to monitor texts, searches, and online activity, even at home, and may be watching your entire family. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the newest artificial intelligence slang and buzzwords including AI-washing, clanker, and slop. Stay updated on AI marketing myths, chatbot frustrations, and low-quality AI content trending online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX is increasing Starlink satellite launches from Florida and California to build out a 30,000-satellite internet network. Here's why you'll be seeing more Falcon 9 rockets lighting up the sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heading to Tokyo? Order sushi in Japanese, no classes required. With Apple’s new iOS 26 update (coming with iPhone 17), AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 can instantly translate conversations in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doctors may soon be asking you not just if you smoke or drink, but if you use AI … and how often. Real cases are emerging of people convinced their chatbot has feelings, emotions, even love for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Easy, fast, and clutter-clearing. That shelf full of old tech? It’s basically a gift card waiting to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember lugging around a 35-inch glass TV? Then came LED, OLED, and 4K. So what’s next? Micro-LED. These screens are so sharp they actually outperform the human eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All those constant dings, beeps, and buzzes? They’re killing your concentration. I found a fix that works on both iPhone and Android. It’s not an app, it’s already built into your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google just unveiled its most expensive smartphone ever: the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Closed, you get a 6.4-inch outer screen. Open it up, and bam: a massive 8-inch display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still swiping your credit card? You’re putting your number on display. Contactless payments like Apple or Google Pay are faster, safer, and way smarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one has A-listers, athletes, and millions waiting to join. If you're single, this is the one you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old family letters don’t have to stay stuck in the past. With just your phone, you can turn cursive handwriting into digital text you can save, edit, and share in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cord-cutting revolution gave us freedom from bloated cable bundles. Now streaming companies are quietly putting the pieces back together. Are we heading right back to where we started? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your Bluetooth earbuds or car connection are safe? Think again. Leaving Bluetooth on all the time can let hackers sneak in and listen to your calls or take control. Here’s what you need to know to stay protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California is actually sending real text messages to collect unpaid tolls, even after federal warnings about scam texts and millions lost to fraud. One woman ignored the message, thinking it was fake. Big mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get this, the average new car has anywhere between 1,400 and 1,500 computer chips. They power everything from heated seats to emergency crash alerts. When the car’s network or support software for these features ends, so do those fancy features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think fewer people are watching porn online? You’re right, and the reason might surprise you. New data shows that age verification laws cause adult site traffic to plummet. It’s not just teens being locked out. Many adults are also staying away, unwilling to leave a digital trail. Have you subscribed to The Kim Komando YouTube channel yet? Why not? Tap here to start watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone’s Mobile Advertising ID tracks your activity, location, and purchases, then sells the data. Here’s how to turn off personalized ads on iPhone and Android to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 133 years, Kodak was the biggest name in photography. So why is it facing bankruptcy talks and a fight to stay alive? The answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold wash or dry clean only? Your iPhone can decode every tag so you never ruin another pair of pants. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices