Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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3 must-have apps for dog owners
Whether you’ve got a new pup or a seasoned pro, these apps will make life easier with training tips, dog-friendly spots, and trusted pet sitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make $50/hour being a friend
Need extra cash? This side hustle pays you to be kind and just be yourself. Here’s how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why you need a burner phone
Stop giving your personal number to everyone. Protect your privacy with a second number. Here’s how to set one up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Move over, Kia Boys: Thieves are now targeting Nissans
A new car theft trick is spreading fast, and it doesn’t even require your keys. Here’s how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is AI the next dot-com bubble?
Some worry history is repeating itself, but the reality is different. Here’s why AI isn’t the bubble you think it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No AI skills? No job offer
By this time next year, over half of all job postings will list AI experience as a must. Now’s the time to get up to speed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everything Amazon knows about you
Every click, purchase, and Alexa command you've ever made is tracked by Amazon. Want to see what else it knows? Here’s how to get your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why it’s so hard to cancel
Getting out of a subscription is hard by design. Here’s how companies use “cancellation funnels” to keep you paying up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drivers want their buttons back
Touch screens, gesture controls, pop-out door handles. Car tech is going too far, and drivers are fed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get paid to eat out as a mystery diner
Find out how you can enjoy free meals and get paid to review restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyber criminals are sending ransom demands by snail mail
Extortionists are skipping email and sending official-looking ransom letters through the U.S. Postal Service. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phone stolen? Do this immediately
One second, it's in your pocket. The next, it's gone. Here's exactly what to do now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Zillow problem
Most people think Zillow's Zestimate is the best way to value a home. The truth is, it’s not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NASA just brought GPS to the moon
I predict one day the moon will have its own version of Google Maps. Plus, a couple of great apps that'll help you stargaze at night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3D video calls are coming this year
Smartphones, AI you can talk to, and glasses-free 3D video calls: It’s not sci-fi anymore. Here’s what you’ll be using soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I used ChatGPT to diagnose a car problem
My friend’s car had a mystery leak. Instead of guessing, I let ChatGPT’s live video mode take a look. Here’s what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Social media accounts and your privacy
The U.S. government might soon require social media credentials from green card, citizenship, asylum, and refugee applicants. Here’s what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it time to ditch your wallet?
Using your phone instead of a credit card might seem less secure, but it’s actually safer. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why video streaming still fails
When it comes to big events, Netflix, Hulu and others still can’t seem to get it right. I’ll tell you why in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scammers use AI to mimic your boss
A deepfaked call or video could cost the company big. Spot the scam before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The dark side of conspiracy rabbit holes
Believing in one conspiracy is one thing, but falling for them all? It leads to a darker, more spiteful worldview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your printer tracks you
Doesn’t matter if it’s a dinner recipe or a confidential agreement. Every document you print contains a hidden code that traces back to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why you need to ditch video interviews
Think you’ve found the perfect hire? Not so fast. AI might be feeding them answers mid-interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
eBay haggling 101: How to score the best deals
Lowball offer got ignored? Don’t give up yet. The longer a seller waits, the better your chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get AI working for you
One simple prompt can analyze your competition and give your business an edge in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find any song stuck in your head
Can’t name that earworm? Google and Siri can identify almost any tune in a sec! Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cancelling? Netflix doesn't care
Buy returned stuff at a discount and flip it for a profit. Some folks make thousands a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to record phone calls
Doctor’s advice, billing disputes, legal matters. Recording calls can save you. Here’s how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turn Amazon’s returns into your cash
Buy returned stuff at a discount and flip it for a profit. Some folks make thousands a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toll road scam texts: What you need to know
If you received a text about unpaid tolls, you’re not alone. Scammers are sending fake warnings nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new problem with Google Reviews
Fake and paid reviews have always been an issue, but now Google is making a big change. One that could shake up online business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That's no angel, it's an Apple Watch
A driver blacked out, crashed through a garage, and landed in a pool. When he regained consciousness, the first voice he heard came from his wrist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Google’s AI rip off Chegg?
Chegg, the online tutoring company, says Google’s AI stole its business. Now, it’s suing. Does it have a case? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What I found on the Dark Web in just 5 minutes
Scams, traps, and crimes you won’t see coming. Here are all the dirty details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most hated man in Big Tech
Is it Apple's Tim Cook? Google's Sundar Pichai? Or Jeff Bezos? I reveal the answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make $65/hour training AI
No coworkers, no commute. Just you and the future of tech. Here’s how to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AM radio in every vehicle
Automakers tried to kill AM radio, but Congress isn’t buying their excuses. A full Senate vote is coming, here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can't sleep? Try this
We’ve all heard that blue light from screens wrecks your sleep, but is that really true? Try these tips to fall asleep faster. You’ll thank me later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is AI making you dumb?
More teens rely on AI for homework, but what happens when they stop learning basic knowledge? The long-term impact might be bigger than we think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Low on iPhone storage? Turn this on now
Your photos are eating up space, but a simple setting can free up tons of storage without losing your high-resolution images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hollywood writers just realized AI steals their work
They thought they had protections, but AI is using their scripts as learning fodder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Alexa and Siri don’t want you to know
Do they only listen when you call them? Wrong. Here’s the truth about your smart assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gen Z is paying $20 just to talk
Putting down the phone is harder than ever. Now, some Gen Zers are so desperate for a real convo, they’re willing to shell out for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you been censored?
The FTC is investigating Big Tech for censoring opinions under government pressure. Whistleblowers say it happened — now they want your input. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Think only boomers fall for scams?
Scammers don’t just target seniors. So who’s really at risk? The answer, and some other common scam myths, will surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new Apple iPhone 16e
Want a cheaper iPhone? The iPhone 16e is here. It’s still not cheap, but under $600 is easier to handle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 phone myths that need to die
Think closing apps saves your phone's battery? Let’s bust that and three more phone myths you’ve probably fallen for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The truth about OnlyFans
Think OnlyFans is easy money? One model made $43 million, but the average creator makes just $1,300 a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop falling for these 4 big computer myths
No, a magnet won’t erase your hard drive, and yes, Macs get viruses. Let’s set the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we getting a new iPhone?
Goodbye home button, tiny screen, and Lightning cable. Apple is set to unveil a brand-new iPhone SE with USB-C and a more powerful processor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices