Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Lots of folks got rid of their expensive cable in hopes of saving a buck. Now, streaming costs more than cable ever did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the moment you book, airlines collect data on your habits, web activity, and even your complaints. Here’s how to protect your privacy in the skies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are your email signatures destroying the planet? One professor thinks so. His solution? Ban them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude to craft that perfect office email? From overused words to perfect grammar, here’s how to avoid sounding like a robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon is rolling out an AI-powered Alexa that sends everything you say to its servers for “processing.” If you don’t opt in, your Echo becomes useless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook isn’t the go-to social media for Gen Z anymore, but Marketplace is keeping them around. Here’s how to find hidden gems and the best deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once a must-have, even for Rolex owners, the Apple Watch has lost its shine. Sales are down 20%. Can Apple turn it around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A carpenter used AirTags to catch thieves in a $5 million heist. Protect your car, luggage, and bike the right way before they go missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammed by a fake Microsoft pop-up? The FTC is refunding $25 million to victims of fraudulent tech support companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are flooding phones with fake alerts about tolls, accounts, and deliveries. Here’s how to spot the tricks before you get caught. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find out how you can enjoy free meals and get paid to review restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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