Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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iPhone or Galaxy? Tariffs make the choice easier
New tariffs will drive up prices on China-made phones. That’s bad news for Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How click farms fake 5-star reviews
That flood of perfect reviews? Could be paid for. Here’s how to spot the signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robotaxis for sale
Waymo’s self-driving cars will soon be up for grabs. But don’t count on turning a profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Secret Airpod spy tool
See an iPhone or iPad just sitting somewhere it doesn’t belong? Don’t assume you’re alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Staying in is the new going out
Friday night celebration? Nah. We’ve got food delivery and streaming. You can thank Wi-Fi for that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you drop $20?
Someone asked Sarah that question at a grocery store. Minutes later, her debit card was gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Posting deepfake nudes is now a federal crime
Finally, victims have protections. That doesn’t mean the internet will forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The $1 Wi-Fi trick blowing up online
Weak signal? Grab some foil. This kitchen hack might actually boost your Wi-Fi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crying in my pillow
The MyPillow guy’s lawyer used AI to write court filings in the Dominion case. Big mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to tell if a job applicant isn’t real
Hackers are using AI to create fake job candidates that look and sound real on Zoom. Try this pro trick to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Selfies at the Pope’s funeral
Some moments are meant for respect, not your camera roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quick trick to clean out your inbox
Are you inbox zero? If not, here’s a simple way to get rid of all those junky emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Influencers bought and sold
The Los Angeles Times uncovered a covert electioneering campaign involving over 500 social media creators. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to take a screenshot on your phone
Turns out, tons of people still don’t know how to do it. If that’s you, here’s the quick fix for iPhone and Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.I. hits the flip phone
Motorola unveiled a completely new Razr flip phone. But this time, the phone comes with Perplexity A.I. baked in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did your selfie train ChatGPT?
Ever post a pic online? There's a good chance it was scraped and added to an AI dataset. Check this site to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How make $1 million reselling junk
Two teens started flipping discarded items from landfills. Now they run a seven-figure resale business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to find anyone’s email
Looking for a way to get in touch with someone online? Try these pro tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tell mom and dad the truth
Older Americans lost nearly $5 billion to scams last year. Don’t let it happen to your loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 easy tech tips for grocery shopping
Not a fan of the grocery run? Use these quick tech tricks to stay organized, save money, and skip the hassle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI bots make bets on the next pope
Who will lead the Catholic Church next? ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok all have guesses — but they can’t seem to agree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The rental was fake
A Michigan mom thought she found the perfect home to rent on Facebook. Instead, she walked into a scam that cost her $2,500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The truth? You never lost your privacy
Always feel like you're being watched or listened to? You are. But here's the part no one wants to admit… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should you tape over your webcam?
A photo of Mark Zuckerberg shows tape over his laptop camera and mic. There’s a good reason you might want to do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Avoid this costly internet mistake
Providers want you to lock in a long-term deal. But with speeds rising and prices falling, you could end up paying more than you should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let ChatGPT do some cooking
List your ingredients and it’ll come up with a recipe. Salad dressings, full meals, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Netflix wins (for now)
88% of users watch it daily. Here’s why it’s still the top dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch out for fake businesses on Google Maps
Just because a place has five stars doesn’t mean it’s real. Here’s how to spot a scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The next big battle for the internet
A decades-old law helped the internet grow. It also turned it into a free-for-all. Is it time to pull the plug on Section 230? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The button combo to force-reboot any frozen phone
Before you freak out and mash all the buttons, try this quick reset trick. Works on iPhones and Androids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don’t fall for the travel tech panic
Public Wi-Fi horror stories make great headlines, but here’s what really puts your info at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop your electronics from exploding
Your phone or e-bike could catch fire if the battery gets too hot. Here’s how to keep it safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The National Weather Service at 169 years old
It gets $3.5 billion a year, but most of your forecasts come from private companies that do it better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to go viral on Instagram
Want your content to actually take off? Here's a simple framework to boost your chances of getting it out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Satanic space flight
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket launch with Katy Perry and Gayle King is under fire online. Not for science, but for satanic symbols and staged space drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The QR code scam hiding in your mailbox
Get a diamond ring in the mail? No, it's not from a secret admirer. It's from a scammer trying to loot all your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can’t focus lately? It might be brain rot
Endless scrolling wrecks your attention span. There's a fix, but you might not like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Restore old photos with AI
Scratched, faded, or torn family photos? AI tools can restore them in seconds. Here’s how to do it yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scam alert: Buying a car online
Scammers are copying legit sites like Carvana to steal your money. You think you’re getting a great deal, but the car never shows up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where to find your phone’s IMEI number
If your phone goes missing, one number can help shut it down fast. Even if someone swaps the SIM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The trouble with Siri
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What your profile pic says about you (like it or not)
Whether you're on eBay, Etsy, or LinkedIn, your photo matters more than you think. Here's how to make it work for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
These new budget phones are worth it
Tight budget? You can still get a fast, feature-packed phone. Here’s a few to put on your shopping list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Search trick to find recipes faster
Skip the life story and pop-up ads. These quick tricks get you straight to the ingredients and steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to lose using a dating app
Don’t tank your chances before the convo even starts. Skip these cringey openers if you actually want a reply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to scan your phone for spyware
Feel like someone knows everything about you? You could have a lurker on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How much your iPhone will cost with tariffs
It's gonna be expensive. With the clock ticking, the company's reshuffling inventory to stay one step ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to hide apps on your phone
Whether it’s for work or something personal, some apps are better off hidden. Here’s how to make them invisible on iPhone, Samsung, and Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI + legal advice = bad idea
AI makes things up, cites fake laws, and can even tank your case. If you think you need a lawyer, you probably do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s the #1 email pet peeve?
A new survey ranked the most annoying thing you can do in a work email. Plus, a tip to save 10+ hours a week writing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices