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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

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Restore old pics with AI

Bring faded memories back to life. These simple AI tools let you see your loved ones just as you remember them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 20257 min

Is your old tech worth a fortune?

Some investors are treating vintage tech like fine art. The right piece could be a goldmine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 20259 min

Boomers and Zoomers agree on this

Are your phone habits harmless? There’s one thing every generation agrees is just too rude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 5, 202510 min

Bring back the buttons

Your car's dashboard looks straight out of Star Trek: Enterprise. That's not the best thing, here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 5, 202510 min

Never lose your friends again

Separated in the crowd? Drop a pin in Google Maps and share your live location. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 202510 min

Is your crypto account real?

Crypto scammers promise fast cash. Only it's not. Here’s how the con works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 20257 min

How to take pics of fireworks

Your phone can capture shots that look as good as the real thing. Three simple tricks for Instagram-worthy snaps this Fourth of July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 20257 min

Life's too short for customer service

Can't seem to get someone on the phone for help? For most companies, that is intentional. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 20258 min

Pajamas to polished in 30 seconds

Want to look fully awake for that impromptu early morning Zoom meeting? Try these quick settings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 20257 min

Unlimited PTO is out

It sounded like a dream until the reality of business kicked in. Now, Big Tech is ditching the perks and rediscovering a brutal truth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 20257 min

Never let strangers handle your phone

You're a nice person, so you hand it over. Here's how one quick scam could get you to rethink that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 20258 min

How to blur your house on Google

Home burglaries are down but the bad guys have gotten smarter. Here's how they use tech to steal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 20257 min

Three free AI courses anyone can take

No tech degree? No problem. These fun, free classes will teach you AI basics without frying your brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 202512 min

Scammers faking celebs

Is your favorite celebrity sliding into your inbox with hot new crypto tips? Probably not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 20258 min

Reset your social feeds

Tired of seeing the same ol’ stuff? A few quick settings on Facebook and Instagram can clean up your timeline fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 20258 min

Dinner and a movie? Not in 20 years

Even with better food, sound, and service, theaters are still on the decline. Execs say the classic night out has an expiration date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 202510 min

Smart sprinklers are smart

Your summer water bill doesn’t have to skyrocket. The right smart sprinkler can cut usage by 30% and keep your lawn looking great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202510 min

The top three online scams

Think you're too smart for a scam? Thousands fall for these every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 20259 min

Best times to drive on July 4

Nearly 62 million people will be on the road. Here's how to dodge the worst traffic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 202510 min

Apple is folding

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally on the way, but with a $2k price tag, this futuristic flex might just break the bank and the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 20259 min

AI note takers

Artificial intelligence can take notes, assign tasks and organize your whole meeting. Here’s how to set it up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 20257 min

The micro spy

It looks like a bug, acts like a spy and it’s made in China. This tiny drone is so stealthy you'd never know it was watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 20258 min

Make your own intercom system

With a few smart speakers, you’ve got a way to talk to any room in your house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 20259 min

Apple’s AI flunkout

Apple swears it’s building the future of AI. Now they’re scrambling to buy one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 20259 min

The privacy trick websites don’t want you to know

Websites can still ID you using your browser’s unique fingerprint. Want to actually stay private? You’ll need this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 20259 min

AI will take these jobs

From web developers to call center reps, here's who's being replaced first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 202511 min

Stop clicking “unsubscribe”

That innocent-looking link at the bottom of a spam email? It could be stealing your data. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 20258 min

Streaming officially beats cable and broadcast

More Americans now stream TV than watch cable or broadcast. It’s a massive shift from just four years ago. The old guard is losing fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 20258 min

Three things you should never tell AI

PSA: Deleting your ChatGPT convo doesn’t actually delete it. Your chats are saved forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 202510 min

How AirPods made it okay to ignore everyone

Once seen as rude and antisocial, earbuds are now part of everyday life. Here’s how Apple normalized tuning people out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 20259 min

This makes your house an easy target

Is your security system helping or harming you? If you’re doing these things, think twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 20259 min

Ring doorbell app used to track ICE agents

Amazon’s Neighbors app was built to fight porch pirates. In Los Angeles, people are using it to warn each other about immigration raids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 20259 min

Secret Amazon page for cheap stuff

Want to buy tech at a fraction of the price? Here’s where to look for Amazon's hidden deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 20258 min

Google's plan to stay relevant

With ChatGPT on the rise, Google is losing its grip. Here's how it wants to win you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 20258 min

The creepy way advertisers find you

Get an ad for something you only talked about? You might be a target of ultrasonic cross-device tracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 20257 min

Why AI isn’t taking over (yet)

Big Tech wants you to think AI is smarter than us. Here’s why you shouldn’t believe the hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 202511 min

The $200-an-hour job scam

A recruiter shoots a text over to you for the best job opportunity ever. Spoiler alert: It’s a trap to steal your identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 202510 min

Your own mobile phone company

President Trump is diving into the mobile service game with a flashy, gold-plated Android deal for just $47 a month. But how? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 202510 min

How to check your internet speeds

Slow Wi-Fi? Try this free fix first. Get proof of what’s dragging your speeds before you spend a dime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 20257 min

Smart glasses, now with AI

Ready to give smart glasses another chance? Yes, the awkward wearable tech that flopped over a decade ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 20259 min

Make your own travel movie with Google Earth

It’s not just for maps. You can build a visual scrapbook of your trips, complete with photos, notes, and slideshows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 202510 min

The illusion of intelligence

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AI has already surpassed human intelligence. Is he missing the bigger picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 20257 min

Save your dad’s stories forever

This Father’s Day, sit down with your pops and record his best memories. Here’s the way to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 20257 min

Don’t buy that Facebook lie

Scams on Facebook and Instagram are stealing billions from Americans. Zuckerberg’s empire is doing nothing to stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 20257 min

How to find the best prices on eBay

Want what you want but for less? Here are some secrets to scoring the best deals on anything you’re looking for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 20257 min

AI killed the website

AI is quietly ending traditional online searches, killing websites, blogs, and countless jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202511 min

What’s inside that mega cheap hard drive

Super-cheap storage sounds great until you see what you’re really about to get. Don’t get burned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 20257 min

Apple's all out of ideas

Last year, Apple promised groundbreaking AI, but Siri's failures have left the company scrambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 20257 min

Make a Father’s Day card with AI

Ditch the cheesy store cards. Use ChatGPT to turn your favorite photo into a custom keepsake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 202510 min

Can your phone bring down a plane?

You’re still told to switch on airplane mode before takeoff. What really happens if you don’t? Here’s the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 20259 min