Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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Online banks pay more interest
Tired of earning almost nothing from your savings? Some online accounts now offer 3 to 4 percent or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free TV is having a moment
After years of paying for every streamer under the sun, young folks are waking up to broadcast TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Signs you have spyware or a keylogger
Is your phone suddenly running hot? That might not just be a glitch. It could be some creep spying in on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your car knows where you went last night
Modern cars track your location, speed, and even who’s with you. That data’s being sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The emojis you’re using all wrong
A thumbs-up doesn’t mean “great job” anymore. Here’s what Gen Z says your emojis really mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 dead tech phrases you’ll never say again
From Blockbuster nights to fax machines, here’s what tech made obsolete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kill phantom power spiking your electric bill
Your devices might be “off,” but they’re still burning energy. Here’s a cheap fix to cut your bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 scams that drain your bank account
Think you’d never fall for one? These are the exact tricks catching people every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New car buying scam
Buying a car online? Even with video tours and snazzy websites, scammers are stealing thousands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why your next iPhone could cost over $2,000
Apple hyped its new AI as a game-changer. Now the rollout’s delayed and the competition’s pulling ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make a self-destructing USB drive
Got a flash drive full of sensitive stuff? Here’s a way to make it wipe if someone tries to snoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scanning your eyeballs
Would you trade a scan of your eye for free crypto? That’s what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to do. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Never lose your phone with this trick
A hidden setting lets someone call you from your locked phone. Set it up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever own a Tesla?
Your name could end up on a hit list. A shady site is doxxing people it thinks are Tesla owners, even if they sold the car years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phone down, eyes up
At the pool with your kids? If you’re on your phone, you’re not really watching them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minority Report tech is here
The MTA is testing AI cameras that analyze body language to spot danger before it unfolds. Is this a sci-fi premonition come true? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple Watch saves a surfer’s life
Swept out to sea, he used his watch to call for help. A rescue chopper came fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Neuralink’s third implant
Brad Smith, a father of three, is Neuralink’s third implant recipient and the first nonverbal patient to get it. Hear his amazing update in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Email that deletes itself
Gmail has a hidden mode that makes your messages vanish. Here’s how to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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