Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Your phone could give you a life-saving heads-up before an earthquake hits. Here’s how Android and iPhone users can stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That magic number? It started as a marketing ploy. A massive study found when the real benefits kick in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non-refundable travel plans don’t have to mean lost money. These sites let you recoup some of the cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doubling the length of Prime Day backfired. While Amazon expected bigger profits, shoppers used the extra time to comparison shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always forgetting things? Use your phone’s GPS to set location-based reminders that pop up right when you need them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon’s Bee records and transcribes your conversations. No secrets, no apologies, just full-on wearable surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Law enforcement can access your videos without your okay. Here's how to keep your footage private. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From free trials to forgotten apps, it all adds up fast. If you're looking to save money, start with your subs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gmail’s Gemini AI shows quick bullet-point summaries at the top of your emails, but scammers can slip in fake warnings using hidden text. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent lawsuit reveals the ugly truth: Autopilot can ignore stop signs, blow through intersections and fail to brake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to use a public USB port? Plugging in could let hackers steal your data or infect your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It used to take hours just to hook up a 30-kilobyte hard drive. Now, it’s done in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next job interview might be with a bot. AI recruiters are screening candidates, here’s how to impress the algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are rules about to tame crypto’s wild west? Here’s what the new law means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These free tools track maintenance, log repairs, and send reminders so your ride stays in top shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning to drive isn't a rite of passage anymore. Here's why you should blame automation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These hidden features make multitasking easier than ever. Try this today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk promised it would be the next big thing. Instead, its design and overhyped performance left it stuck between revolution and reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still getting security codes via text? Hackers can steal them in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Apple won’t even look at it, you might be past due for an upgrade. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zillow isn’t just for house hunting. It’s a window into your financial life. Here’s how to take control of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are hijacking tragedies on GoFundMe, and your donations may be going to fraud. Think twice before you give. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average American spends over $1,200 a year on subscriptions. Here’s how to cancel them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renting out your empty land for storage sounds like easy money, until the HOA, zoning laws, or a nosy neighbor comes knocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toy Story 2 was nearly lost to a single keystroke, until a backup saved the day. Here’s why your files need a rescue plan, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new machine promises faster, cleaner, less painful ink, and it’s heading to a shop near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are using fake hotel messages to steal your details and wipe your bank account. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teens spend one in five minutes driving distracted by their phones. The risk isn’t just real, it’s deadly. Here’s what parents must know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bringing home a new puppy? From calming music to treat-tossing pet cams, here are some smart tech tips to keep your dog happy, safe, and connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From AI romances to DNA-based hiring, science fiction movies like Minority Report, Gattaca, and Her predicted today’s tech with surprising accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are asking ChatGPT personal questions to learn more about themselves. The answers can be surprisingly accurate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new ransomware called Mamona hits fast, encrypts your files, then deletes itself. Here's how to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too early and you’ll overpay. Too late and you’ll scramble. Here’s the sweet spot for scoring cheap airfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's how Apple fell behind and the $40 billion gamble it may need to make to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you tried swearing at it? It might solve all your problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a new phone scam that’s defrauded millions of Americans. Here’s how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get an email from her asking for Bitcoin? It’s all part of a new celeb scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. produces millions of porn videos every year but now Apple’s drawing a digital line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of popular creatine gummies on Amazon are missing the real dose. Here’s how to spot the good ones before you buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google’s two-decade tech reign is crumbling in the era of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stores are rolling out digital price tags that let them raise prices in real time. Here’s how surge pricing could hit your next grocery run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversial new app just shot to #1 on the Apple charts. Not for entertainment, but for alerting users to ICE activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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